Month: October 2014

Anchor Packaging, Inc. announces the addition of the new three-compartment 9” to the Gourmet Classics™ line of hinged RPET Containers.  Perfect for pre-packaged salads with the protein and toppings in their own sections, this new package keeps the food looking fresh and appealing while segregating flavors until your customer is ready to eat.   The compartments let you eliminate the cost of pouches or portion cups to segregate food items while reducing your carbon footprint. …

Over the past two decades, consumers have become increasingly discerning about their food and travel experiences. Understanding that food tourism has now become an important part of the travelers’ lexicon, world-renowned cruise line Royal Caribbean engaged multi-national company The Next Idea (TNI) to create and develop innovative dining concepts for five of their on-board restaurants on their new sailing vessel, “Quantum of The Seas.” …

The latest issue of United’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice report explores how innovative chefs are adding fresh fruits and vegetables to create flavorful and vibrant fall menus. The fall issue reports how kabocha is building on consumer interest in winter squash, how chefs and foodservice operators are leveraging the versatility of beets across a wide variety of menu options and how the traditional sweet potato is delighting diners in both sweet and savory applications. These trends and more are part of the fall 2014 edition of Fresh Insights for Foodservice, a quarterly report from United Fresh showcasing the latest innovations in fresh produce use in foodservice. …