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Foodservice Packaging Institute survey reveals steady growth in foodservice packaging for 2019

Compared with 2018, over 75% of foodservice packaging manufacturers and suppliers expect volume expansion and more than 65% expect profit growth in 2019.

March 13, 2019

The Foodservice Packaging Institute, Fall Church, Va., released its 2019 State of the Industry Survey, which shows steady industry volume and profit growth continuing into the remainder of the year.

5 culinary trends expected to dominate college campus dining

Young consumers are very interested in the functional aspect of foods that not only satisfy their hunger, but also pack a nutritional punch.

March 12, 2019

Five food trends, ranging from ethical dining to multicultural menus, are expected to dominate menu development on college campus dining operations in the next few years, according to a study released by Y-Pulse, Chicago.

Yum China opens innovation center in Shanghai

The 27,000-square-foot innovation center is an integrated research and development facility designed to generate new ideas and concepts and enable the rapid roll-out of localized and innovative products.

March 5, 2019

Yum China Holdings, Inc., China, opened an innovation center in downtown Shanghai, China.

Maple Leaf Farms North African Duck Tenders

Duck tenders for foodservice

February 28, 2019

Maple Leaf Farms, Leesburg, Ind., introduced two authentically seasoned gourmet-marinated duck tenders to the foodservice market.

Ecolab acquires Lobster Ink

This acquisition combines Lobster Ink’s customer training capabilities and digital platform with Ecolab’s expertise in food safety, hygiene, water management and public and planet health.

February 11, 2019

Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, Minn., acquired Lobster Ink, a Geneva-based provider of end-to-end online customer training solutions for foodservice companies.

Investment firm acquires Bojangles’

Bojangles’, Inc. will operate as an independent, privately-held company and will remain based in Charlotte, N.C.

February 1, 2019

Durational Capital Management LP, New York, and The Jordan Co. L.P., New York, acquired Bojangles’, Inc., which will operate as an independent, privately-held company and will remain based in Charlotte, N.C.

Study: Online buying increasingly valuable to foodservice operators

While many traditional purchase paths and gatekeepers remain the same, there is a shift in operator preferences toward convenience, simplicity and accessibility.

January 22, 2019

Marlin Network, Springfield, Mo., released a new study exploring changes in the foodservice operator purchase journey.

Technomic outlines 4 global foodservice trends for 2019

In order to keep up in foodservice, it’s important to always be forward-thinking.

January 18, 2019

From functional menu items to eco-friendly packaging, Technomic, Chicago, outlines a broader view of foodservice trends with regards to restaurant menus, service strategies and best practices in 2019.

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners acquires Firebirds International restaurants

Firebirds plans to accelerate its growth across the continental United States with the support of J.H. Whitney.

January 9, 2019

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC, New Canaan, Conn., acquired a majority interest in Firebirds International, LLC, Charlotte, N.C., from Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P., New York.

Wendy's announces major advancement in beef sourcing

Wendy's is dubbed as the first restaurant chain to partner with the Progressive Beef program.

December 12, 2018

The Wendy's Co., Dublin, Ohio, announced what is said to be an industry-leading step that will allow the company to better understand and communicate how cattle for Wendy's fresh beef hamburgers are raised, facilitating advancements in animal care, antibiotics and sustainability.

Articles Tagged with ''foodservice''

Foodservice Packaging Institute survey reveals steady growth in foodservice packaging for 2019

5 culinary trends expected to dominate college campus dining

Yum China opens innovation center in Shanghai

Duck tenders for foodservice

Ecolab acquires Lobster Ink

Investment firm acquires Bojangles’

Study: Online buying increasingly valuable to foodservice operators

Technomic outlines 4 global foodservice trends for 2019

J.H. Whitney Capital Partners acquires Firebirds International restaurants

Wendy's announces major advancement in beef sourcing

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