Retail & FoodService

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced the latest in flavors and seasonings for appetizers, driving ‘back of the house’ freshness for its customers’ business. The dips, marinades, and rubs can also be customized for use across all day parts. …

Dunkin’ Donuts (DNKN) has offered soy milk for some time. Now that almond milk has dethroned soy as America’s most popular non-dairy milk, more customers have been demanding the nutty alternative. So starting this week, Dunkin’ Donuts will be rolling out vanilla-flavored Almond Breeze almond milk to about three-fourths of its 7,821 restaurants. …

Whether it’s trying on a new pair of shoes or eating a new item from your favorite restaurant, there’s always a feeling of excitement when you try something new. Here at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), we get that same feeling when we are able to create new opportunities for our nation’s producers. That’s why we’re excited to announce that AMS and our sister agency—the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)—have launched a new pilot program for the procurement of unprocessed fruits and vegetables. …

Game time or any time, the new goal post food server from San Francisco-based serviceware provider Clipper Mill, will kick up sales and profits for sports bars, casual theme restaurants, colleges and universities, stadiums, resorts and more. Just in time for the fall football season kickoff, this specially shaped rack stacks up onion rings, bagels, pretzels, doughnuts and more on its two vertical posts for an awesome presentation that will attract more fans than a winning season. …

Strawberries have a classic, timeless taste, and are often perfect for culinary experimentation. To showcase the versatility of the strawberry, the California Strawberry Commission partnered with renowned chef Craig Thornton to host an exclusive media dining event in Los Angeles to celebrate the season of summer entertaining. …