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The distribution giant is revising its board to facilitate adoption of the technology, a key part of its plan to cut costs by $100 million.
The news you may have missed from the world of c-store and grocery store foodservice.
A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.
But the rate of return varies widely by geography and day of the week, the Placer.ai data show.
He has led the burger giant’s domestic operations for just over a year.
At Presidents Conference, the current chairman of Jersey Mike’s and past CEO of Dunkin’ will share insights from his long career for fostering the culture to deal with the new realities.
Pain at the pump is forcing consumers to change their food-and-beverage spending habits, according to new Association research.
Restaurant brands and food manufacturers are starting to pay attention to the youngest group of consumers.
Tech incubator Plug and Play showed how it supports startups with know-how, office space and investments of as little as $50,000.
The conference included a review of how the technology is currently being used in the business, from simple steps to sales cultivation.
Here’s the news you may have missed this week in the world of c-store and grocery foodservice.
Here’s a look at what happened over the three days of Go2MarketEdge 2026
But there are some bright spots ahead, particularly in retail foodservice, according to the Association’s latest IFMA Scope® data.
The technology allows a user’s AI system to talk with virtually all outside data sources, using plain language and the usual prompt process.
The king of search has strict limits on the sessions’ length, content and preparation expectations. The SOPs are facilitators for innovating on AI.
Attendees were given a glimpse of how much the technology can do. But they were advised to think in terms of singles and doubles, not homeruns.
The long-awaited proposed rule would require food manufacturers to notify the agency when they use Generally Recognized as Safe ingredients.
The effort may require some changes in a user’s business approach. And above all else, just keep swimming.
Search Engine Optimization is a prime goal when buyers use traditional search methods. But with product research now being done through AI, how do suppliers keep their brands front-and-center? Here are some tips.
By design, it’s the reverse of the conventional process.
Get ready for humanoid robots and new delivery technology.
Cyclospora outbreak expands, Chipotle removes jalapenos and other food safety updates. Plus, two deaths have now been attributed to the iceberg lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The kickoff included a mini-case history of how the technology is sparing restaurants from back-of-house breakdowns.
A lawsuit filed in the court that struck down Trump’s earlier duties contends the surcharges imposed July 24 are based on a bogus rationale.
A letter signed by 270 organizations calls for national action to avert the inefficiencies of forcing manufacturers to meet a patchwork of state regulations.
Chains like Starbucks, KFC and 7-Eleven are fueling consumer demand for innovative drinks.
But the legislation, if approved by Congress, would only buy the segment’s advocates another month before November prohibition is set to take effect.
The Administration is aiming to enlarge the pool of truck drivers available to haulers by sweetening the incentives for military vets.
A hacker group has claimed credit for a security breach that it says has compromised 61 million files.
A majority found the soccer tournament to be a negative experience, with 51.3% reporting a decline in sales.
The shutdowns were almost evenly split between chain units and independents, and QSRs had the highest casualties.
Several past recipients of the prestigious award have made headlines in recent weeks as they undertake new endeavors in their professional and personal lives.
Alcohol consumption among those born between 1997 and 2012 is climbing after years of declines, according to new research.
The call for the return of more than 19 million whole eggs from Texas is believed to be the third largest egg recall in U.S. history.
The surcharges this time are based on a legal provision the U.S. Supreme Court has already ruled upon in the Administration’s favor.
Mauricio Leyva is the new chief executive of the convenience-store giant.
The longtime driving force behind UMass-Amherst's celebrated campus dining program was saluted for the stamp he’s put on C&U foodservice.
The Trump Administration defends earlier cutbacks in safety processes and personnel. Meanwhile, a new contamination has been detected.
Most establishments in New York City that aired the matches reported an upswing in business—and expenses.
The president is invoking a 95-year-old law to justify new 50% tariffs on cheeses, alcoholic beverages and select other products imported from the North.
Lettuce is still suspected to be the cause of the contamination, but the hunt is back on for proof.
The state says it wants to learn what buyers of General Mills products have been told about the ingredient, a flour additive.
Although iceberg lettuce served in some Taco Bell stores has been cited as a likely source, the CDC says there could be additional origins.
The Trump Administration has advised food-away-from-home companies and other employers to discharge workers who lose their TPS status on July 24.
Trump’s justification for the duties currently being collected sunsets on July 24. But he’s already talking about new surcharges.
As the outbreak spreads to thousands of consumers across 31 states, the search continues for the source.
An analysis from YouGov shows that sponsorship isn’t the only route to building awareness among soccer fans.
The Trump Administration wants healthcare facilities to follow eight principles of its dietary platform.
A lawsuit filed by the Trump Administration and 17 states aims to prevent egg suppliers from participating in an alleged ploy to inflate costs.
Restaurant-prepared dishes will be central to at-home celebrations, the Association found.
The associations want a “transition period” before the TPS beneficiaries lose their legal status.
As the CEO and president of Aramark Nexus, Liebler is charged with staking out a presence in the growing niche.
The New York Knicks’ dramatic win of the NBA championship proved a bonanza for the Big Apple’s food-away-from-home industry
The turn of the calendar means updates to allergen and fee disclosure rules and more.
Acquiring the regional grocer is a good strategic fit for Kroger, CEO Greg Foran said.
In a federal action, the plaintiffs contend the measure has implications that extend to packaging manufacturers and users beyond the Golden State.
Marketing commingled imported and domestically caught fish as U.S.-sourced will bring fines of $15K and up.
He plans to step down as CEO early next year after 27 years with the association.
The exception will likely be traveling by cruise ships, which have the advantage of having meals included in the packaged price, AAA says.
Batteries offer restaurants cost relief, Kraft Heinz has a new end-to-end supply system, stablecoin gets attention in the credit card wars.
The controversial health initiative is figuring into the platforms of both candidates for the governorship of Iowa.
Most participants in the real-world trial were able to meet the requirements, but the agency concluded that further prep is needed.
EPR initiatives are under consideration in at least 14 more states, with no pre-emptive activity evident on the federal level.
HF Foods says it’s learned an unknown party may be amassing its stock.
Consumers are now far more interested in a menu item’s protein content than in its calorie count. Here’s how that shift is affording an opportunity.
The staunch advocate of local, sustainable foods will be succeeded later this year by Compass’ Canadian chief, Saajid Kahn.
The event, presented by IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, offered up expert insights for driving growth in a tricky market.
The market (and some lawmakers) are altering what’s meant by familiar industry terms.
A session of the upcoming Virtual Sales & Marketing conference will look at Denny’s new initiative and why more chains are setting up the purchasing formats for franchisees.
New BLS figures show FAFH prices are now running 3.5% above where they were a year ago.
A one-day Tastewise summit focused on how the technology is actually being used to develop products.
The massive soccer event is a chance for brands across many segments to market to a global stage.
Datassential’s new ranking of the 500 biggest restaurant chains shows that nine new beverage options were added for every food extension.
The lodging giant intends to develop a string of properties that specifically target college-campus visitors, including visiting sports teams.
Here’s a quick look at industry stories that may have slipped past.
Amid signs of trouble, a federal court is demanding an update from the Trump Administration on how the reimbursement is going.
Consumers want to see more high-protein options for away-from-home dining, according to the Association’s latest Consumer & Operator Research Group report.
The new Datassential 500 report finds LSR burger specialists still on top, but with the other segments eroding their lead.