Retail & FoodService

Those of us hoping Jewel stores might find their way into the hands of a top-notch grocery store operator were disappointed to see Kroger Co. look to the Southeast U.S. for its latest acquisition. …

Freshway Foods announced that it has launched a new line of products for the school foodservice market, called Power Packs. Power Packs are individually packaged fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for schools participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.  The product line includes a large selection of fresh produce, including regional and ethnic favorites. …

Some flavor combinations–like Fresh California Avocados and seafood–are perennial menu favorites. From the seafood Louie to sushi, the creamy texture and unique, rich taste of Fresh California Avocados complement the briny goodness of crustaceans, bivalves and finfish. …

Craveability is a major purchase driver for restaurants, with 83 percent of consumers saying that cravings are a main reason they purchase food away from home. Technomic recently published a white paper on this critical attribute of restaurant food and beverage, powered by data from Consumer Brand Metrics (CBM), which continuously tracks more than 80,000 annual consumer restaurant visits by U.S. and Canadian consumers at more than 115 leading restaurant chains. …

The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced the line-up of world-class restaurants for its ninth annual COOLinary restaurant promotion, offering special two and three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and/or three-course dinner menus for $35 or less between August 1-31, 2013. …