Prices at fast-food and casual-dining restaurants slowed as costs eased and concern mounted about slow industry traffic. Restaurants slowed their pricing roll last month as their own costs slowed and concern about traffic mounted. Food away from home prices increased 0.1% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday, effectively ending a… read more
Food & Beverage News
Tyson Foods Will Shut Down Perry, Iowa, Pork Processing Plant
Meat processor is still trying to optimize its operations and will close the facility, which employs nearly 1,300 workers. According to several news reports, Tyson Foods will close its Tyson Fresh Meats pork processing plant in Perry, Iowa, at the end of June this year — the latest move in the meat processor’s efforts to… read more
Restaurants’ labor situation has improved, but it’s far from perfect
The industry has regained workers, and more operators are likely to say they’re fully staffed. But labor is more expensive. Retention remains a key stressor. And jobs have moved. For Honeygrow, 2020 was one problem, with the pandemic wiping out much of its business for a time. But 2021 would prove to be altogether different…. read more
Best Summer Beers 2024
Summer beer fans can rejoice because everyone’s favorite seasonal craft beers are hitting the shelves once again. As the temperatures climb, preferences in beer styles start to lean towards light beers with lower alcohol content. Crisp pilsners, refreshing sours, and drinkable session beers signal the return of warm weather and summer fun. Check out our… read more
Global Foodservice News — March 1, 2024
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory With customers on six continents, the manufacturer says international reach was a decisive factor in the new distribution partnership. Parts Town is now the exclusive distributor of OEM parts for Frontline Int’l., a manufacturer of oil management equipment. “The international reach of Parts… read more
Staying ahead of the next big menu moves
Industry forecasters had a lot to say about potential 2024 trends as 2023 wrapped up. And no doubt some of them will pan out. But now that we’re two months into the new year, Technomic has released its annual State of the Menu 2024 report—a definitive look at the future of menus based on data… read more
A DEEPER LOOK AT COFFEE REVIEW’S TOP 30 COFFEES OF 2023
In 2023, Coffee Review blind-tasted more than 3,000 coffee samples from hundreds of leading roasting companies and coffee producers around the world. We ultimately published nearly 600 reviews on CoffeeReview.com over the course of the year. The Top 30 Coffees of 2023 is our editors’ ranking of the 30 most exciting of these coffees, representing… read more
Actual vs. theoretical food cost variance: Why does it matter?
The culinary world is as much a science as it is an art, particularly when it comes to the mathematics of managing a successful restaurant. One key concept in the science of culinary management that can make or break a restaurant’s profitability is food cost variance. This metric offers crucial insights into the health of… read more
Diners are Trading Down: What It Means for Fast Casuals and Quick-Serves
As diners face increased costs across categories, a recent report by InMarket found many are trading down—shifting from their casual and fast-casual food joints to quick-service restaurants to cut back on spending. Now more than ever, it’s essential for fast casuals and quick-serves alike to double down on their value proposition and ensure it bleeds… read more
Restaurants’ labor situation has improved, but it’s far from perfect
The industry has regained workers, and more operators are likely to say they’re fully staffed. But labor is more expensive. Retention remains a key stressor. And jobs have moved. For Honeygrow, 2020 was one problem, with the pandemic wiping out much of its business for a time. But 2021 would prove to be altogether different…. read more