foodservice
Produce industry headlines: March 9, 2026
Read links to retail store closures in February, Costco's digital success, snacking's rise in foodservice, a melon leader retires, and...
IFPA expands school foodservice partnerships
The International Fresh Produce Association recently hosted its annual School Foodservice Partner X-Change, a high-impact virtual program.
Restaurant industry releases policy priorities: immigration reform, competitive swipe fees, and renew USMCA
These policy priorities impact restaurant owners everywhere by saving them money, increasing local tax bases, and relieving workforce strain.
Restaurant report forecasts persistent cost increases, enduring demand in 2026
America's restaurant industry is poised for a year of growth, though cautious household spending will continue to challenge operator margins.
Produce industry headlines: February 13, 2026
Read about Instacart's strong quarter, FMI on food inflation, restaurants' future in tech, a setback for MAHA food labeling, and...
Produce industry headlines: February 12, 2026
Read analysis on the new Kroger CEO's challenge and restaurant job growth, how the rise of tv cooking shows changed...
Produce industry headlines: February 10, 2026
Read about Target's job cuts, a Utah grocery acquisition, Circana's produce sales advice, fast-casual restaurant struggles, and more.
McDonald’s USA changes finance leadership
McDonald's is strengthening and evolving its finance leadership through a transition between Tom Dillon and Loek Beckers.
Study shows interest growing for watermelon in foodservice
New 2025 foodservice research from the NWPB provides a data-driven analysis of watermelon menu trends in U.S. restaurants.
Produce industry headlines: February 5, 2026
Today, read about HEB's Texas expansion, Target's new CEO's challenges, IGA's food desert solution, Darden kills a brand, and more.
TouchBistro’s 2026 restaurants report shows double-digit profit margins and tech-driven resilience
For the first time since 2022, profit margins climbed back into double-digit territory, and diner traffic maintained its upward momentum.
FAT Brands files voluntary Chapter 11
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands started chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Produce industry headlines: January 26, 2026
We have snowstorm coverage today, a look at retailers embracing local, AI in logistics, hospitality predictions, and more.
Produce industry headlines: January 16, 2026
Read analysis on Aldi strategy, what a USDA-endorsed healthy meal looks like, restaurant growth projections for 2026, crop updates, and...
Salad and Go releases limited-time menu to start 2026
Salad and Go starts the new year with a limited-time menu lineup designed to help guests' wellness goals without breaking...
Produce industry headlines: January 12, 2026
Start the week by reading about rising restaurant jobs, more scrutiny on Instacart, AI strategies for retailers, and more.
Toast upgrades platform with AI updates
Toast announces its latest platform updates for retailers, including retail-specific capabilities to its Toast IQ AI assistant.
CAVA brings back white sweet potatoes as part of new menu launch
CAVA is kicking off 2026 with a new Mediterranean menu fully loaded with flavors, including the return of the fan...
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