Fast-Casual Chains Grow Fastest Among Limited-Service Mexican Restaurants

December 7, 2009 Darren Tristano, Technomic

Fast-casual restaurants provide fresh, innovative food prepared to order in upscale environments with check averages somewhat higher than traditional quick-service, fast-food restaurants.

Penny-Pinching Consumers Look For Coupons Online

December 7, 2009 Jon Swartz, USA Today

Smartphones and social media add to the trend toward online coupon use.

Mobile Recipe Application Encourages Consumer Purchases, Creative Cooking

December 7, 2009 Valerie Moens, Kraft Foods

The iFood Assistant has become an indispensable food tool for recipes, meal planning and shopping needs.

U.S. Chamber Honors Wegmans With Stewardship Award

December 7, 2009 Business First of Buffalo

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center presented Wegmans Food Markets the 2009 Corporate Stewardship Award.

Sustainability, Local Sourcing And Nutrition Top List Of Hottest Menu Trends

Survey of more than 1,800 American Culinary Federation chefs shows locally produced food and beverages in top five menu trends.