Ginger & Molasses, Warm Spices & Pumpkin, Peppermint & Chocolate, Vanilla & Red Food Color and Nutmeg & Rum were the top flavors named to McCormick's Flavor Forecast 2009: Holiday Edition. Full Story
Teens indicated an increase in restaurant spending for the first time since fall 2007, according to the Fall 2009 "Taking Stock With Teens" survey published by Piper Jaffray. Taste is the leading influence dictating where teens dine, but value continues to be a critical factor in a challenging consumer environment. Teens named Starbucks the No. 1 restaurant. Full Story
Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Stater Bros. Markets, completed the sale of Santee Dairies to Dean Foods. Full Story
Jelly Belly Candy Company launched MyBeanBoozled.com, a website that allows consumers to customize Jelly Belly products. Full Story
David Sax, author of "Save the Deli," highlighted various New York City delis, including Katz's, 2nd Ave. Deli and Gottlieb's, in an interview with The New York Post. Full Story
Cameron Mitchell, head of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, is planning to open a 10,000-sq. ft. fine dining restaurant in Dallas next month. Mr. Mitchell claims the recession is allowing for better deals on locations, and that restaurants that build up clientele now will prosper when the economy recovers, reported The Dallas Morning News. Full Story (Free Registration Required)
Restaurant Roundup: Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is offering breakfast catering at all of its locations across the U.S. Full Story ... Carvel introduced cheesecake ice cream, featured in the following products: Hand-dipped Cheesecake Ice Cream; Vanilla & Black Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake; Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake; and Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae Dasher, reported QSR Magazine. Full Story
Amazon.com, Inc. launched "Local Express Delivery," a new shipping option giving customers same-day delivery in seven cities including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Seattle and Washington, DC. The service will be extended to Chicago, Indianapolis and Phoenix in the coming months. Full Story
Rita's Italian Ice began selling franchises in San Antonio, TX. A total of three locations will be open in Texas by the end of 2009, with 20 additional franchise agreements currently in development. All of Rita's new locations offer walk-in service, and all stores will be open year-round, reported QSR Magazine. Full Story
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill will begin franchising its fast-casual restaurant concept. The chain currently has five stores in the Denver area and plans to open 10 more in the next 14 months, reported Denver Business Journal. Full Story (Free Registration Required)
Flavors and ingredients company Frutarom Industries Ltd. launched new packaging and branding for its activities in 46 locations worldwide. Full Story
Ginger & Molasses, Warm Spices & Pumpkin, Peppermint & Chocolate, Vanilla & Red Food Color and Nutmeg & Rum were the top flavors named to McCormick's Flavor Forecast 2009: Holiday Edition. Full Story
Teens indicated an increase in restaurant spending for the first time since fall 2007, according to the Fall 2009 "Taking Stock With Teens" survey published by Piper Jaffray. Taste is the leading influence dictating where teens dine, but value continues to be a critical factor in a challenging consumer environment. Teens named Starbucks the No. 1 restaurant. Full Story
Stater Bros. Holdings, Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Stater Bros. Markets, completed the sale of Santee Dairies to Dean Foods. Full Story
For Immediate Release: News from the Specialty Food Trade
As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Vermont Butter & Cheese Company introduces a new name, Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, and new packaging. Full Release
Jelly Belly Candy Company launched MyBeanBoozled.com, a website that allows consumers to customize Jelly Belly products. Full Story
David Sax, author of "Save the Deli," highlighted various New York City delis, including Katz's, 2nd Ave. Deli and Gottlieb's, in an interview with The New York Post. Full Story
Cameron Mitchell, head of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, is planning to open a 10,000-sq. ft. fine dining restaurant in Dallas next month. Mr. Mitchell claims the recession is allowing for better deals on locations, and that restaurants that build up clientele now will prosper when the economy recovers, reported The Dallas Morning News. Full Story (Free Registration Required)
For Immediate Release: News from the Specialty Food Trade
Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Inc., Fredericksburg, Texas, took top honors for its Smokey Chipotle Chile Ketchup at this year's Fiery Food Challenge, a competition sponsored by Chile Pepper magazine. Full Release
Restaurant Roundup: Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is offering breakfast catering at all of its locations across the U.S. Full Story ... Carvel introduced cheesecake ice cream, featured in the following products: Hand-dipped Cheesecake Ice Cream; Vanilla & Black Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake; Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake; and Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae Dasher, reported QSR Magazine. Full Story
Amazon.com, Inc. launched "Local Express Delivery," a new shipping option giving customers same-day delivery in seven cities including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Seattle and Washington, DC. The service will be extended to Chicago, Indianapolis and Phoenix in the coming months. Full Story
Rita's Italian Ice began selling franchises in San Antonio, TX. A total of three locations will be open in Texas by the end of 2009, with 20 additional franchise agreements currently in development. All of Rita's new locations offer walk-in service, and all stores will be open year-round, reported QSR Magazine. Full Story
For Immediate Release: News from the Specialty Food Trade
New Leaf Brands, Orangeburg, N.Y., will sponsor a participating team in the Multiple Sclerosis/Tappan Zee Bike Ride taking place this Sunday, October 18, in Tarrytown, N.Y. Full Release
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill will begin franchising its fast-casual restaurant concept. The chain currently has five stores in the Denver area and plans to open 10 more in the next 14 months, reported Denver Business Journal. Full Story (Free Registration Required)
Flavors and ingredients company Frutarom Industries Ltd. launched new packaging and branding for its activities in 46 locations worldwide. Full Story
Anheuser-Busch InBev and CVC Capital Partners signed a definitive agreement under which Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell its Central European operations to CVC for approximately $2.2 billion and additional rights to a future payment estimated at $800 million. Full Story
Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing a five-year phaseout of disposable plastic and paper bags during which escalating fees, starting at a nickel a bag, would be imposed whenever such bags were used. Items exempt from the proposed ban would include food wrappers, such as bags for produce and sub sandwiches, carryout containers, tissue, bubble wrap used to cushion delicate items, and newspaper bags. Florida Legislature's could consider the proposal as early as next year's spring session, reported South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Full Story
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