Month: November 2015

Alain Ducasse, a standard-setting chef for French cuisine across the globe – founder of Alain Ducasse Entreprise – and Philippe Salle – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Elior Group, one of the world's leading players in the contract and concession catering markets – have decided to team up in order to combine their growth objectives and standards of excellence. …

Golbon is pleased to announce the addition of Operadora Orca, S.A. De C.V. located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Golbon is also pleased to announce that Pete Kasper has joined the company as Director of Convenience Store Services. …

Forty percent of consumers say they are more willing to visit a restaurant that offers new and/or innovative flavors, according to the new Technomic 2015 Flavor Consumer Trend Report. Though classic flavors still appeal, consumers are increasingly driven to experiment with foods and beverages with unique flavor profiles. …

Competition for share of stomach has never been greater. The foodservice landscape seems to be in constant motion—literally when you consider pop-ups and food trucks. New competition is also coming from retail. C-stores and supermarkets are expanding foodservice offerings to hold onto their share of stomach as the balance of food dollars teeters more toward away-from-home food preparation. In the latest installment of Incredible Breakfast Trends, the American Egg Board examines this New Competition and how it’s affecting where America eats breakfast. …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing pressure on Capitol Hill to roll back a controversial ObamaCare rule that requires restaurants and grocery stores to list the number of calories in menu items. …