SUPERVALU's Essential Everyday Brand To Expand

June 15, 2012 SUPERVALU INC.

SUPERVALU® announced that it is expanding its Essential Everyday™ brand to 2,700 of the most shopped-for products across more than 100 categories throughout the grocery store by 2013. The brand, which was introduced in select categories last year, offers consumers great quality food at a great value.

US Foods Acquires New City Packing Company

June 14, 2012 US Foods

US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies and leading distributors, today announced the purchase of New City Packing Company, a supplier of high-quality steaks and fresh-cut portion meats to restaurants and customers across the country.

NPD: Visits To U.S. Restaurants This Winter Strongest Since Spring ’08

June 14, 2012 The NPD Group, Inc.

Motivated by mild winter weather consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by one percent in the first quarter (January, February, and March) of this year compared to the same quarter year ago, the strongest rate of traffic gain since the spring of 2008, reports The NPD Group , a leading market research company.  NPD’s foodservice market research reports that U.S. consumers spent 3 percent more at commercial foodservice outlets this winter than they did a year ago with over half of the increase coming from increased checks.

What A Chef Wants, Quality-Driven Beef Producers

To Ric Rosser, creating delectable masterpieces is all about letting food “speak for itself.” The executive chef at Saltgrass Steakhouse, based in Houston, says if not for quality-driven beef producers, the task of serving up a palatable entre many consider a staple in Texas would be far more difficult.

Bastille Week & French Restaurant Week, July 8-15 In NYC

June 14, 2012 MPB Agency LLC

In celebration of the French revolution MPB Agency has organized, for a second time around, Bastille Week from July 8-15, 2012. “Bastille Week brings together the New York community, Francophiles, foodies, wine & spirit enthusiasts, chefs, restaurateurs, business and leaders; all those that bring the French culture to life here in the streets of New York,” commented organizer and founder, Severine Picquet. Diners will experience the highest standard of French gastronomy during French Restaurant Week where over 40 participating restaurants will offer a special promotion for $17.89.