Legacy Foodservice Alliance Announces New Supply Chain Executive

October 7, 2013 Legacy Foodservice Alliance

Legacy Foodservice Alliance Legacy Foodservice Alliance announces that long-term industry leader, Ray Goldman has joined the organization, with responsibility for Strategic Planning – Supply Chain.

Beef Checkoff Program Partners With Arby's On Introduction Of New Smokehouse Brisket Sandwich

October 7, 2013 The Beef Checkoff Program

The Beef Checkoff Program has partnered with Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. to generate consumer excitement around Arby’s® new Smokehouse Brisket sandwich, the chain’s first-ever brisket product. After extensive consumer research showed a strong interest in smoked foods – particularly smoked meats and cheeses – Arby’s selected Beef Brisket as the centerpiece of its new limited-time offer.

NRA Releases First Sustainability Report

The National Restaurant Association has released its first-ever sustainability report, which looks at environmentally-stable trends and initiatives within the restaurant industry.

AdvancePierre Foods Announces New CEO

October 7, 2013 AdvancePierre Foods

Cincinnati-based AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. today announced the appointment of John N. Simons, Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors.  Mr. Simons brings over 20 years of food, agribusiness and consumer products experience to his new role.

Pretzel Mania Spreads From Fast Food To Every Food

October 7, 2013 Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY

The pretzel is taking over the American stomach. Particularly as a holding vehicle for burgers and sandwiches. 7-Eleven has just begun a national rollout of its first pretzel sandwich. And next week, Wendy’s, which arguably started the national pretzel mania with its summer rollout of the wildly successful Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, is about to introduce yet another pretzel product: a chicken sandwich served on a pretzel bun.