Articles Tagged with ''foodservice''

Krispy Kreme introduces two new hot coffees

Consumers receive free doughnut with coffee purchase in February

February 1, 2017

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. announced an all-new, freshly brewed coffee designed to be the perfect complement to its Original Glazed doughnuts and other treats, the company says.

Dunkin’ Donuts, NHL team up for corporate alliance

Ryan McDonagh, David Backes join Dunkin’ Donuts as spokespersons

December 6, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts, Canton, Mass., and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced a multi-year agreement, making Dunkin' Donuts the official U.S. coffee, doughnut and breakfast sandwich of the NHL.

Starbucks announces new CEO

Howard Schultz to remain Chairman of the Board

December 5, 2016

Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. announced that Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer (COO) and a seven-year member of the Starbucks Board of Directors, will expand his responsibilities and assume the role of president and chief executive officer, effective April 3, 2017.

Starbucks announces holiday beverages

Offerings available in-store, at retail

November 2, 2016

Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. announced that its holiday handcrafted beverages now are available for the holiday season.

Younger consumers drive specialty beverage purchases

Pairing suggestions influence Generation Z, millennials

Jessica Jacobsen

October 14, 2016

It’s October, which is by far the best sports month of the year in my opinion. Baseball playoffs are in full swing, the weekends are packed with collegiate and professional football games, and basketball and hockey start off their seasons. If you are like my husband and I, getting family and friends together for sporting events is a common weekend activity. Although we enjoy having people at our home or going to their homes, once in a while, it is nice to watch games at restaurant or sports bar among so many other sports fans.

Honest Kids available at Subway restaurants

Foodservice chain to offer Super Fruit Punch variety

October 10, 2016

Subway restaurants now offer Honest Kids juice drinks nationwide as part of its Subway Fresh Fit for Kids Meal menu. The USDA-certified organic juice drinks are available in the Super Fruit Punch variety packaged in 6-ounce juice boxes.

Sonic launches Frozen Sweet Teas

Three new flavors available for a limited time

October 3, 2016

Sonic Drive-In, Oklahoma City, Okla., introduced Frozen Sweet Teas as part of its Ultimate Iced Tea Stop. Its new lineup of frozen drinks will be joined by three new flavors of iced tea: Wildberry, Black Cherry and Pomegranate Hibiscus.

Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates National Coffee Day

Consumers can purchase hot coffee for 66 cents

September 22, 2016

In celebration of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts is giving consumers a medium-sized cup of the brand’s hot coffee for the special price of $0.66 at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.

Technomic provides coverage for total food industry channel

Will cover all channel in $1.74 trillion US food industry

August 19, 2016

Chicago-based Technomic Inc. announced that its new 2016/17 U.S. Food Industry Universe analysis will provide coverage of all channels within the $1.74 trillion U.S. food industry, including retail grocery and foodservice.

Freedonia Group estimates cup, lid demand to increase 3.9% a year

Demand helped by specialty beverage proliftation in foodservice

August 9, 2016

Demand for cups and lids in the United States are projected to expand 3.9 percent a year to $10.6 billion in 2020, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, Cleveland. Gains will be supported by food trends that favor convenience and smaller portions, the market research firm details in its “Cups & Lids” report.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.