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...

4 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA expands school foodservice partnerships

The International Fresh Produce Association recently hosted its annual School Foodservice Partner X-Change, a high-impact virtual program.

4 months ago 8 minute read

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.

4 months ago 6 minute read

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.

5 months ago 6 minute read

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...

5 months ago 2 minute read

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...

5 months ago 2 minute read

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.

5 months ago 2 minute read

McDonald’s USA changes finance leadership

McDonald's is strengthening and evolving its finance leadership through a transition between Tom Dillon and Loek Beckers.

5 months ago 7 minute read

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.

5 months ago 3 minute read

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.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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.

5 months ago 7 minute read

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.

5 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: January 26, 2026

We have snowstorm coverage today, a look at retailers embracing local, AI in logistics, hospitality predictions, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 4 minute read

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.

6 months ago 2 minute read

Toast upgrades platform with AI updates

Toast announces its latest platform updates for retailers, including retail-specific capabilities to its Toast IQ AI assistant.

6 months ago 9 minute read

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...

6 months ago 4 minute read

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