Month: May 2013

Boneless Chicken Wings Continued To Gain Share Of Chicken Wing Category In On-Premise During 1Q13

May 13, 2013 GuestMetrics LLC

According to GuestMetrics, based on its POS database, boneless chicken wings continued to make significant inroads in the chicken wing category in in 1Q13. “Overall chicken sales experienced healthy sales growth of about 4% during the first quarter of 2013, resulting in chicken wings being one of the top gainers in share of the food category sales in full serve restaurants during the first quarter of the year,” said Bill Pecoriello, CEO of GuestMetrics LLC. …

NC Ag Commissioner Challenges Restaurants To Highlight Local Food This Summer

May 13, 2013 N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

A new program from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging chefs to dig into locally grown products this summer. …

Crunch Pak Leases Space For Year On Electronic Billboard In New York’s Times Square

May 13, 2013 Crunch Pak

Crunch Pak, the fresh sliced apple specialist, is headed for a year long run on Broadway; the company will participate in  marketing campaign that puts its fresh apple product portfolio on display on a gigantic electronic billboard in the heart of New York City’s world-famous Times Square. …

DeltaTRAK Appoints Peter Norton Director Of Business Development

May 13, 2013 DeltaTRAK

DeltaTRAK®, a leading innovator of cold chain management solutions today announced the appointment of Peter Norton as Director of Business Development. The cold chain industry veteran brings extensive experience in global programs and project management to the company along with a thorough knowledge of e-Pedigree and track and trace initiatives and regulations. Mr. Norton’s responsibilities will include business development for DeltaTRAK’s worldwide initiatives. …

Prognosfruit 2013 Registration Open

May 13, 2013 COPA COGECA & World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA)

COPA COGECA and the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) are pleased to announce the opening of the registrations for the Prognosfruit 2013 conference. Information and registration to the 2013 edition are now posted on the conference website: www.prognosfruit.eu. PROGNOSFRUIT is a European’s leading annual event for the apple and pear sector where forecast of production for the upcoming season are released. …