Retail & FoodService

The team working to redevelop the former Consol Energy Inc. headquarters in the South Hills has sued an Upper St. Clair resident protesting the plan, accusing her of working at the behest of Giant Eagle to keep out a proposed Whole Foods Market, according to court documents. …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled Healthy Eating on a Budget – the newest addition to ChooseMyPlate.gov. Consumers continue to want more information about how to make better eating decisions with limited resources. To meet this need, the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) developed the new resource to include easy-to-use and insightful information about planning meals, shopping smart in the grocery store, and preparing foods that save money and time in the kitchen. …

Performance Foodservice announced the launch of Guinness Bold Entres, an exclusive and distinct line of beer-infused modern foods created in partnership with Guinness and renowned Chef Todd Davies. …

John Morrell Food Group Foodservice announced its new MenuQuest platform at a special event held at Soldier Field in Chicago. The event was hosted by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard and attended by many leading Foodservice professionals. John Morrell Food Group also showcased its support for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry® campaign by donating $5,000 to the organization in addition to its ongoing donations and support for the organization. …

Dinova LLC reported that overall restaurant spending by its corporate clients grew 5.2 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2014, helping restaurants endure a challenging period as weather issues negatively impacted consumer dining. Founder and CEO Vic Macchio expects this trend to continue and strengthen throughout 2014, resulting in a strong year for the corporate dining sector of the restaurant industry. …