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ST. PAUL, MINN. — Functional formulations may be the next step in the future of alcohol-free beverages. Having originated with an initial focus on creating sober beer options, the alcohol-free beverage trend has seen rising interest over the last few years. Data from drinks market analysis company IWSR found the low- and no-alcohol products segment… read more

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In this season of attempting to peek around the corner to see what’s ahead, here are the predictions from the editors of Restaurant Business. It has been a year of keeping our collective fingers to the economic wind to see which way the consumer mindset is blowing. So much so, our fingers are getting chapped…. read more

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Investment firm Platinum Equity will buy Horizon Organic and Wallaby. PARIS — Danone announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to sell its premium organic dairy activity in the U.S. to Platinum Equity, a U.S.-based investment firm. The sale is part of Danone’s portfolio review and asset rotation program the company announced in March… read more

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Highly anticipated proposal to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and other pollutants in meat and poultry plant wastewater discharge takes steps to protect small processors, but some wish EPA did more sampling even for the large establishments. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday released its proposal to amend regulations on meat and poultry processors’ wastewater… read more

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The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation named their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees. Jeff Lobdell, president and founder of Restaurant Partners Management, LLC., will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, and Shaun Beard, senior vice president of SAVOR Hospitality, will serve as chair of… read more

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Restaurant owners should work to forecast their busy and slow seasons. With ever rising costs for supplies and staffing, there are important measures restaurant owners can take to navigate an uncertain economic climate in 2024. That being said, unemployment remains low across the country and consumer spending is strong despite higher interest rates. We expect… read more

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Working Lunch: It promises to be an historic year politically, with plenty of pandering by candidates and action on a slew of issues, from service fees to credit-card processing charges. A week into the new year, government figures are already taking up a number of issues that could affect restaurants, from service fees to credit… read more

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While an immediate turnaround is not anticipated, the group offers a brighter outlook for the next two years. MAFSI’s Q3 Foodservice Business Barometer shows overall sales growth for the quarter missed forecasts of 3.5%, instead dropping to 2%. From July 1-Sept. 30, the Midwest saw the highest overall sales, up 3.9% as compared to Q3… read more

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The man is seeking more than $100,000 for “severe and long term injuries.” ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A customer has filed a negligence lawsuit against Dunkin’, claiming he was injured by an exploding toilet at one of the coffee chain’s locations in central Florida. Paul Kerouac is seeking more than $100,000 in a lawsuit filed… read more

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In this equipment comparison on high-speed ovens, we share what to consider if you’re in the market for a new model. High-speed ovens have become ubiquitous in sandwich shops, coffee bars and convenience stores, where the equipment quickly cranks out menu items. But for operators seeking creative ways to ramp up production, this equipment is… read more