French Bakers Want Their Baguettes To Be U.N.-Listed Treasures

October 1, 2018 Reuters

Imposters beware! After Belgium’s beers and Naples’ pizzas, the oh-so-French baguette may soon join the UNESCO world listing of cultural wonders.

Ingredion Announces $60M Of Incremental Planned Specialty Capital Investments

October 1, 2018 Ingredion Incorporated

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, today announced US $60 million of planned investments to grow its specialty food ingredients business in Asia-Pacific. Beginning earlier this year, the Company commenced expansion of its modified and clean-label specialty starch capabilities in tapioca, waxy corn and rice.

A&W's Beyond Meat Burger Is Back

A&W Canada’s smash hit burger is back in restaurants across the country! A&W’s Beyond Meat Burger debuted in July 2018 and burger lovers welcomed it with open hearts and empty stomachs. Canadians’ love for this delicious new burger made it A&W’s fastest and most successful new product launch ever. The revolutionary Beyond Meat Burger was so popular that the company ran out of stock.

Panasonic Launches New Turnkey, Self-Ordering Kiosk Solution 

"Panasonic kiosks have proven that they drive a significantly higher check and that the guests using them experience an overall satisfaction similar to or greater than those placing their orders directly with staff," said Michael D. Clarke, Owner, Lickety Split Food Services, LLC, a Texas Dairy Queen multi-unit franchisee.

Ketogenic Fitness Meals From Proof Smart Food Go Sustainable With Recyclable Coolers From Vericool Inc.

October 1, 2018 Vericool

Vericool Inc., makers of Vericoolers®, the only recyclable and compostable line of coolers on the market, today announced their multi-year, multi-million dollar sustainable cooler partnership with fellow Bay Area company Proof Smart Food Inc., creators and shippers of the world’s only ketogenic frozen entrees, which are also available for purchase at California-based retail locations including Amazon.com, Save Mart Supermarkets (limited markets), Max Muscle, CrossFit and Nutrishop.