Barry Callebaut To Enter Into Long-Term Supply Agreement With Burton’s Biscuit Company

September 19, 2018 Barry Callebaut Group

The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has signed an agreement with Burton’s Biscuit Company, the UK’s second biggest biscuit manufacturer, for the long-term supply of over 12,000 metric tons of chocolate and compound per year.

Benchmark, A Global Hospitality Company, Announces The Top Ten Dining Trends For 2019

September 19, 2018 BENCHMARK

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, with three distinctive brand portfolios, including Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, Gemstone Collection and the London-based etc.venues, has just released its Top Ten Dining Trends for 2019. The trends were observed by Benchmark’s executive chefs and culinary experts at the company’s 80 luxury hotels, resorts and restaurants coast to coast, off shore and in Europe.

Researchers Hope To Get Maine Green Crabs On The Menu

September 19, 2018 Laurie Schreiber, MaineBiz

Could deep-fried soft-shell green crabs be the next culinary sensation?
Researchers at Manomet, a Brunswick nonprofit, have discovered a culinary market for green crabs in Venice, Italy, that they think could carry over to U.S. restaurants.

US Foods Brings CHEF’STORE To Charleston

September 19, 2018 US Foods

US Foods Holding Corp. is introducing CHEF’STORE, a new 50,000-square-foot wholesale shopping destination to support Charleston’s thriving culinary scene. This is the third CHEF’STORE in the Carolinas from national foodservice distributor US Foods. Designed as a one-stop shop for restaurant operators and food industry professionals, the store features an assortment of more than 5,000 food products including fresh meat, seafood and produce, as well as restaurant-grade equipment and other supplies. The store is conveniently located in the Upper Peninsula at 1510 Meeting Street and is open seven days a week with no membership required.

New Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Spread Brings Nostalgia To The Menu

September 19, 2018 Nestlé Professional

Consumers are seeking indulgent items to enjoy at any time, and the dessert category is projected to grow to $20.8 billion by 2022.1 Nestlé Professional is offering operators even more options for meeting diner demand with the launch of NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE®Chocolate Chip Cookie Spread. It comes ready to eat refrigerated or frozen and can be featured in desserts, entrées and snacks for any daypart.