AIB International Tip Of The Week: Product Quality Expectations Bakers Demand From Their Ingredient Suppliers

February 10, 2017 AIB International

In order to consistently meet consumer demands, ingredient suppliers must meet manufacturer specifications for each product. Consider these quality expectations when approving ingredient suppliers:

Fresh Seafood Delivered Direct To Major US Cities Such As Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle And New York

February 10, 2017 FultonFishMarket.com

FultonFishMarket.com is now delivering fresh, delicious, sustainable seafood to top U.S. restaurants in Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle and New York, as well as, direct to consumer front doors.

Shady Brook Farms Becomes First Turkey Brand To Meet Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use Standards

February 10, 2017 Shady Brook Farms

Cargill's Shady Brook Farms® brand is the first line of turkey products to earn the Certified Responsible Antibiotic Use (CRAU) designation, which complies with the School Food Focus program's K-12 meal eligibility requirements across the U.S.  Attaining the CRAU designation for the Shady Brook Farms brand is the culmination of a multiyear effort by Cargill to create a supply chain capable of providing turkey protein that meets the certification's stringent requirements, while also offering these products at a competitive price.

US Quick Service Restaurant Traffic Growth Stalls In 2016 & Full Service Visits Decline

February 10, 2017 The NPD Group, Inc.

As goes the U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) segment, so goes the total foodservice industry. QSRs, which represent 80 percent of total commercial foodservice visits, realized no traffic growth in 2016 and total foodservice traffic dipped slightly, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Visits to full service restaurants, which combined represent 20 percent of total industry traffic, declined last year, according to NPD Group’s daily tracking of consumers’ use of restaurants and other foodservice outlets.

United Fresh Report Highlights Foodservice Menu Trends For Fresh Produce

The winter 2017 issue of United’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice report, a quarterly publication from United Fresh showcasing the latest innovations in fresh produce use in foodservice, as well as the creativity of chefs and foodservice operations in incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables to create flavorful and vibrant menus, is now available.