AI-Based Solution for Quality Control on Pizza Toppings

July 27, 2021 AMF Bakery Systems

AMF Tromp, a business unit and brand of complete systems solutions supplier AMF Bakery Systems, announced the launch of a Smart Applicator Solution for pizza production. By facilitating automated quality and quantity control for pizza toppings such as cheese, this AI-based software solution will enable pizza producers to minimize product waste and giveaway, reduce labor requirements, and operate more efficiently.

Long John Silver’s and Good Catch to Launch Plant-Based Seafood at Select Locations

July 27, 2021 Good Catch

Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch® plant-based seafood, has announced an exciting partnership with Long John Silver’s, the nation’s largest quick-service seafood chain. Starting Monday, July 19, Long John Silver’s will offer two of Good Catch’s newest innovations to guests while supplies last.  The Plant-Based Breaded Fish-Free Fillet and Plant-Based Breaded Crab-Free Cake will feature as the national restaurant chain’s first plant-based seafood offerings.  These menu items will be available at five locations in California and Georgia.

HHS Announces Plan to Increase Plant-Based Menu Offerings in Collaboration With the Humane Society of the United States

Increasing menu offerings that are healthy and sustainable, while also being exciting and delicious for customers is important to food service provider HHS, which is pledging to increase the number of plant-based options provided annually, with a target of reaching 20% plant-based menu items within the next two years.

Time to Reboot – Golbon Announces 2021 Fall Conference and Annual Awards

July 27, 2021 Golbon

Golbon, a leading national foodservice buying and marketing group based in Boise, ID, has announced their Fall Conference and Annual Awards – Time to Reboot: Connect, Engage and Grow.  The event will take place September 29th – October 1, in the historic city of San Antonio, Texas.

El Pollo Loco Celebrates National Avocado Day by Awarding Over 5,000 Customers Exclusive Guac Pass

July 27, 2021 El Pollo Loco

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is launching its first-ever Guac Pass in partnership with Avocados From Mexico, to celebrate members