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New Avocados prevent “Avocado Hand”
Marks and Spencers, a luxury retailer in the United Kingdom, is doing their part to take the hassle and injury out of avocados. Sourced from Spain, cocktail avocados have thin, edible skin, a creamy texture, and an absence of the stone in the middle. The intention of the design was to quell injuries sustained every…
WATCH: Cheetos popcorn on the way to Regal Cinema’s concessions nationwide
Fans of Cheetos are in for a surprise, as Regal Cinemas plans to sell the cheesy treat nationwide on December 15th. The snack itself will have Cheetos-flavored popcorn and Crunchy Cheetos mixed in. There’s no news on how much the popcorn specialty costs, but early reviews are positive. Popcorn Cheetos will be available in Regal…
COOL SOLUTIONS: HOSHIZAKI Refrigerated Prep Tables, Worktops, and Undercounters
Rely on HOSHIZAKI refrigerated prep tables, worktops, and undercounters to help you do what you do best. Affordable features include: 1. Engineered to keep food safe temperatures even in kitchens over 100°F 2. Quality stainless steel construction inside and out makes HOSHIZAKI equipment…
General Mills Launches Clean Label Baking Products with No Artificial Flavors or Colors
When it comes to food, there’s no concept hotter right now than “clean.” A recent survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC), reported 61 percent of consumers say recognizing ingredients on packaged foods is important to their purchase decision. General Mills is the latest brand to respond to consumer demand for baked items made…
The Future of Farming is Airborne and Requires No Pilot
They may be carrying your Amazon packages soon, but it’s easy to miss how important drone technologies are for the agriculture industry. Drone-driven solutions account for more than $127 billion in a number of industries, with agriculture among the top three most promising sectors moving forward.[1] Though ag drones aren’t exactly new, their use and…
WATCH: Arby’s is swooping in to buy Buffalo Wild Wings for almost $3 billion
News broke on Tuesday that Arby’s Restaurant Group has agreed to purchase Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.9 billion. The purchase price includes all of BWW’s debt as well. “We look forward to leveraging the combined strengths of both organizations into a truly differentiated and transformative multi-brand restaurant company.” “This transaction provides compelling value to our…
WATCH: Indoor vertical farming: the future of agriculture
IKEA, David Chang and ruler of Dubai are investing $40 million in AeroFarms To bring a healthy and sustainable food solution Without sunlight, soil and using 95 percent less water Leafy greens are grown year-round in half the time of traditional crops Serving locally even in cold climates
Overall Beer Market To See Lower Volumes, But Craft Should Enjoy 5 To 6 Percent Growth
Beer like any other beverage is a hard market to break into. But In local and regional areas, craft beers are experiencing a 5 to 6 percent growth amongst the overall beer market, according to CNBC. Jeremy Cowan, founder of Shmaltz Brewing, an upstate New York-based boutique brewer said “Certain big breweries are struggling…
Robots in the Kitchen: Automating the World’s Restaurants
Automation is a boogeyman in most industries, where jobs are under threat of being taken by robotic workers. Restaurants are no exception. The way that this exciting new technology is reaching the kitchen is diverse but, few standards are being set across the industry. In fact, it’s a period of experimentation for many restaurateurs. Many…
2017 Cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner at a Five-Year Low
You won’t be feeling particularly skinny after feasting on your Thanksgiving meal this year. But the good news is your wallet won’t be, either. According to a 2017 report from the American Farm Bureau Federation (ABF), feeding a group of 10 people all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings will cost around $49.12 this year, or just under…
How Technology Is Changing Our Relationship With Food
Today we have the pleasure of talking with Nidal Barake, the founder of Gluttonomy, on how technology is changing the way we interact with food. From the Internet of Food, to #foodporn, technology plays a major role in the ways people find, prepare, and study food.
Is the restaurant industry in trouble?
According to recent research by the Bureau of Labor statistics, the number of casual-dining restaurants in America are increasing at “twice the rate of the population.” This oversaturation of fast food, chain, and franchise restaurants, however, means that small businesses and popular “fast casual” chains are floundering, weighted down by the burdens of too many…
Third-Quarter Whole Wheat Flour Production Down 7%
According to data in the November Flour Milling Products report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, whole wheat flour production by U.S. mills from July to September of this year totaled at 5,632,000 which is down 7% from where it was last year at 6,053,000. Keep up with all the latest industry news by…
NCH Lubrication For The Food & Beverage Industry
Maintenance is often seen as a routine expenditure that reduces profitability, but, the cost of downtime due to malfunction can be far higher than the price of good maintenance. The food industry faces unique challenges that make equipment maintenance critical. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @FoodBeverageNow and keep up with all the…
H-E-B Pilots Hybrid Grocery Delivery Model
Despite the rapid expansion of grocery home delivery models, the ongoing struggle to solve the last mile continues. No reasons were given as to why H-E-B is transitioning to its hybrid fulfillment model, but a few possibilities come to mind. Follow us on Twitter @FoodBeverageNow to read the latest industry updates!
Ripple Foods Develops New Way To Get Milk
The dairy industry has been struggling for some time, thanks to the development of dairy-milk alternatives such as coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk and others. But now, a new company has found a way to take milk from another type of plant, and it is not something you would expect. Hear more episodes…
THE PATH TO NON-GMO CERTIFICATION FOR SUPPLEMENTS
The Rise of GMOs and Consumer Awareness The human tradition of altering living organisms is at least 12,000 years old and has progressed quite rapidly in the last few decades. The first genetically-modified crop approved by the FDA in 1992 was the Flavr Savr tomato 1. For all intents and purposes, the Flavr Savr was the…
On the Move Lives Up to Their Name with October’s Industry Event Schedule
Being a part of an industry means more than providing services and products. On the Move knows how essential it is to get involved in an industry beyond transactions. Visiting trade shows allows companies to observe the industry’s trends, make new connections, and exhibit their latest products and programs. October will shake out to be…
SupplySide West 2021: CEO Insights
Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes, led by CEO Scott Ravitch, is thrilled to be back at Supply Side West in Las Vegas. This prestigious trade show is a crucial event for the company, providing an opportunity to reconnect with important customers, prospective clients, suppliers, and industry professionals. With a focus on branded clinical products, Deerland…
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