By John Lehndorff (This feature originally appeared as a cover story in Produce Business magazine). If you pay attention to what’s cooking on America’s college campuses you can catch a glimpse of the future of fresh produce. The same cafeterias that horrified earlier collegiate generations with meatloaf and plops of instant mashers, gravy, frozen green … Continue reading
Nibbles is a compendium of food, dining and beverage information from the U.S. and the world edited by John Lehndorff. Reported by AP: Even as the economy upticks slightly, ready-to-eat food continues to drive more traffic to grocery stores, increasingly blurring the traditional boundaries between supermarkets and restaurants. Industry analysts say prepared foods are a … Continue reading
News: According to The NPD Group, the foodservice industry will not start to recover until the second half of 2010 when diner visits will stop decreasing. What it means: Dollar menus, two-for-ones, complete meal deals, couponing and special promotions will continue strong growth for the next 12 months. Many eateries teetering on the brink in … Continue reading
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