2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Sells Out In Record Time

Booth space for the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo is sold out. This is the first time in the trade show’s 21-year history that it has sold out so early in the year. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 22-24) welcomes more than 18,000 attendees from 90 countries as more than 850 exhibitors display their most innovative products.

Case Shipments Of Ancient Grains To Foodservice Outlets Increased By Double-Digits

January 4, 2018 The NPD Group, Inc.

Grains, like quinoa, amaranth, farro, and spelt, which were eaten on a daily basis by ancient civilizations, are growing in popularity again with today’s consumers because of their perceived health benefits compared to processed wheat grains, reports [npd.com]The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Embraces Vegetarian & Vegan Trends With New Promotion

January 4, 2018 Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading global hotel management company – announces the launch of its Vegetarian & Vegan culinary promotion for its managed hotels. This on-trend, innovative promotion meets the needs of today’s travelers for healthier eating through plant-based diets, incorporating high quality vegetarian and vegan lunch and dinner entrees in restaurants and banquets across its full-service hotels. Interstate created 27 new enticing vegetarian and vegan menu items for this promotion, which launched on January 1st.

McDonald’s Testing New Fresh Beef Sandwich Called The Archburger

McDonald’s is testing the use of fresh beef in another burger, the latest move by the fast-food chain to swap out frozen beef as it seeks to improve its image.

daRosario Organics To Launch Truffle Products Line In Single-Serve Packaging

January 4, 2018 daRosario Organics

daRosario Organics, the nation's only producer of 100% USDA certified organic truffle products, announced today that the company will debut a new line of single-serve packaging in early 2018, the first in market for wholesale and retail food service distribution.