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McDonald’s to implement solar, wind energy to power restaurants

This investment means McDonald’s is said to add more renewable energy to the power supply than any other U.S. restaurant company to date.

November 7, 2019

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McDonald's, Chicago, announced its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy with a large-scale virtual power purchase agreement.

Study reveals shoppers going to the mall to eat at food court, not shop

Nearly 7% of shoppers surveyed say they go to the mall to eat at the food court or just hang out instead of visiting a big box store.

November 6, 2019

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More and more consumers are visiting shopping centers with supermarkets as the main store and stores not part of a shopping center or mall, according to a survey conducted by UBS, Switzerland.

Study finds wearable technology most effective training method for foodservice workers

The study tested the educational properties of glass with EyeSucceed against traditional, video-based training.

October 10, 2019

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In a new study published in the Journal of Foodservice Management & Education, wearable technology was found to expedite and positively impact food handler training.

Inspire Brands to acquire Jimmy John’s

Inspire Brands owns Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Rusty Taco and Sonic Drive-In.

September 27, 2019

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Inspire Brands, Atlanta, announced plans to acquire Jimmy John’s Sandwiches, Champaign, Ill.

Minimizing food safety risks from farm to fork

Whether you’re a convenience store operator, quick-service retailer, fast-casual or fine dining restaurant, ensuring food quality and safety is imperative to your success.

Matt Toone

September 24, 2019

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Here’s how restaurants and c-stores can deliver safe, high-quality food offerings.

Harbor Wholesale Foods acquires portion of Food Services of America

Harbor will assume a portion of the customer base currently served by the Kent facility, including roughly 1,700 independent restaurant operators throughout 10 counties in Western Washington.

September 11, 2019

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Harbor Wholesale Foods, Lacey, Wash., acquired a significant portion of Food Services of America’s (FSA) Seattle, Wash., business, including its 250,000-square-foot distribution facility in Kent, Wash.

Survey: Foodservice is primary strategy for food retailers to grow, succeed

Likewise, consumers continue to look for convenient ways to get all – or part – of their meals away from home, and supermarkets play a pivotal role in this decision making.

September 5, 2019

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The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail, demonstrating the opportunities for retailers to leverage a $13 billion category.

Plant-, beef-based burger for foodservice

August 26, 2019

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BUSH’S BEST, Knoxville, Tenn., announced the BUSH’S BEST Blended Burger, a plant- and beef-based foodservice offering that looks and cooks like an all-beef burger, but offers less fat and fewer calories.

Church Brothers Farms Sandwich Ready Leaves

Refrigerated vegetables for foodservice applications

August 22, 2019

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Church Brothers Farms, Salinas, Calif., introduced Sweet Baby Broccoli, Tuscan Baby Romaine and Sandwich Ready Leaves.

Jollibee Foods acquires remaining 15% of Smashburger

In 2015, Smashburger entered into a strategic partnership with JBC.

August 19, 2019

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Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), Philippines, acquired the remaining 15% of Smashburger, Denver, Colo., from Black Shamrock Partners.

2019 December

Check out the December 2019 edition of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods: Processors to Watch in 2020, ingredient supplier sourcing, import/export trends, retrofitting legacy plants with energy efficient features and much more!

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