Retail & FoodService

Consumers want fresh ingredients and choice when they visit restaurants finds new foodservice market research by The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Although quality for the price is the top value driver for foodservice consumers, fresh ingredients is the second most important factor followed by choice, according to a recently released NPD study that models how much each value factor contributes to where consumers choose to eat. …

Now in its second season, the state's "True Blue" seafood certification program has increased the roster of participating restaurants from 26 to 150, according to Steve Vilnit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. …

The Eli's Cheesecake Company of Chicago, a family owned business dedicated to baking the  highest quality, all natural dairy cheesecakes and desserts as well as supporting community, local farmers and small businesses, is proud to feature Honey Mediterranean Cheesecake for foodservice. …

The Tofutti® Brands Executive Committee has approved a plan for licensing the use and sale of its new dairy-free mozzarella cheese. …

Golden State Foods (GSF), a worldwide distributor and food processor, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Broekhuis to group vice president, international. …