Foodservice
As restaurants are benefiting from better business, so too are produce distributors that supply them.
Post-pandemic sales are on a positive trend thanks in part to potatoes’ versatility and sought-after characteristics of certain varieties.
Around since 2014, Mango University has recently been updated to be more engaging for foodservice members.
The acquisition of the Florida-based food procurement and distribution company expands CREO’s food logistics strategy.
Specializing in sliced tomatoes, the new facility marks the company’s eighth fresh-cut operation across North America.
The company says it will highlight the value its custom avocado and mango ripening programs bring to the foodservice at the International Fresh Produce Association conference.
New plans for this year include a large cohort of college and university foodservice operations and a pre-conference on selling produce to K-12 schools.
As consumers continually seek new ways to eat healthy, foodservice is evolving with fresh produce at the core.
National restaurant chain Culver’s invites guests to nominate farmers for a chance to win a VIP concert experience at the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site.
Avocados From Mexico says the sandwich invites avocado fans to ditch the bread for avocado halves, creating an unexpectedly craveable experience.
A new 43-page USDA report measuring the growth of the National School Lunch Program provides an overview and documents major changes since 2008.
When it comes to understanding what consumers want from healthful, wholesome and flavorful prepared foods at retail, Barons Market has its finger on the pulse of fresh.
When it comes to moving the needle on fresh produce consumption through foodservice, personalization and convenience are key, as is a healthy dose of wow factor.
Foodservice-focused produce company Markon Cooperative is launching a pre-cut, washed and ready-to-use salad mix called Harvest Crisp Blend.
Foodservice business in the area has been making gains over the past couple of years, but it’s not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
Jeff Burt, president and chief operating officer of Caruso USA, highlighted Caruso Foods’ commitment to industry demands, emphasizing quality and innovation in a recent interview with The Packer.
The Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer, which has been on a journey to reduce plastic packaging since 2019, shares its process for selecting sustainable options in the prepared foods department.
“Impact Retail Foodservice 2024" will gather industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges, as well as share insights for driving growth in the year ahead in one of the hottest departments in grocery.
Rijk Zwaan was honored with the top spot, winning Best in Show. Sun Orchards, Califresh and Ocean Mist Farms also took home honors from this year’s IFPA Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif.
For many of the foodservice buyers on a recent harvest tour hosted by the Idaho Potato Commission, there was one aspect of Idaho russet potatoes that they kept returning to as they explored the dusty fields of potatoes.
A new School Nutrition Association survey report says economic, procurement and regulatory issues are obstacles facing school meal administrators as pandemic-era assistance comes to an end.
Mush Foods says chefs swapping the mushroom root blends into recipes, in place of some meat, can seamlessly enhance flavor and nutritional value, while improving cost and reducing the environmental impact in every dish.
The International Fresh Produce Association coordinated a series of “speed dating” meetings in late February to connect produce companies with school foodservice officials from several U.S. school districts.
What are the latest mushroom trends at retail and foodservice? To find out, Produce Market Guide asked Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx, N.Y.
In collaboration with Fresh Alliance procurement services, orders placed by Cool School Cafe loyalty program members can earn bonus points that can be redeemed to help enhance child nutrition meal programs.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards honor chefs and foodservice operations for their innovation and excellence in using fresh produce.
Amazon said the ordering experience is identical to the experience on Grubhub.com or Grubhub’s app and that customers will see the same restaurant prices they do on Grubhub.