Inflation is rising 4.9% less than a year ago, according to the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), but food prices still rose 7.7% between April 2022 and April 2023. Adding to the impact of food inflation are economic factors like increased consumer credit debt, depletion of savings built during the pandemic, and cutbacks on pandemic-related…
Sustainable Cutlery Dispenser System
Hoffmaster has launched the Earthwise Wood Cutlery Dispenser System. Developed in response to growing single-use plastic bans and the company’s dedication to developing sustainable alternatives, the system combines the need for convenient, hygienic dispensing with renewable, compostable cutlery. The sleek, modern dispenser streamlines operations with its easy-to-load refill packs. Reliable dispensing also helps reduce waste […]
LTO Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Hunt Brothers Pizza has brought back its LTO Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. The pizza features Hunt Brothers Pizza’s original crust covered with creamy ranch sauce, layered with diced chicken and crispy bacon, and then topped with a blend of 100% natural part-skim mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The finishing touch is a sprinkling of Hunt Brothers […]
7-Eleven Offers Mother’s Day Deal
7-Eleven announced it is celebrating Mother’s Day this year with a special deal. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can enjoy a $5 whole pizza from participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. For customers spending Mother’s Day at home, 7NOW delivery is available to bring the pizza right to the door. From classics like Cheese and…
Fresh Frozen Cinnamon Rolls
Prairie City Bakery launched the new bulk Sweet Cinnamon Roll for on-the-go customers. The rolls are packed with incredible taste and quality, thanks to the layers of sweet cinnamon in every bite and the generous dollop of cream cheese icing on top. Sweet Cinnamon Rolls are fresh frozen for maximum freshness and convenience. They come […]
Cashless Popcorn Dispensers
Gold Medal has introduced the Ready Series for popcorn dispensing. A completely fresh popcorn vending system, it includes a cashless payment system and a push-button dispenser. This means it’s simple to pay and serve with these convenient self-serve popcorn machines. The cashless models in the Ready Series are equipped with a programmable payment system that […]
New Scone Dough Sizes
Rich Products expanded its Scone Dough Portfolio. New additions to the lineup include six new 2.5-ounce and 3.75-ounce Rustic Scone Dough offerings made with wholesome, high-quality ingredients. Rich’s scone dough is pre-cut and goes from the freezer to the oven. Rich’s Rustic Scone Dough features a traditional, biscuit-like texture with shape options of round, triangle, […]
Food Packaging Considerations
The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) recently published its 14th annual Trends Report, which pointed to convenience stores as a growth segment for food packaging as they continue to widen their foodservice offerings. FPI noted that survey respondents are seeing growing interest in off-premises dining, including demand for drive-through and curbside pickup. Having the right type…
How Do I Make My Foodservice Stand Out?
With foodservice continually growing as a major profit center for c-stores, the competition for consumer share of stomach stretches beyond other stores to include quick-service restaurants. As a result, c-store retailers need to find innovative ways to make their foodservice offering stand out. The first thing is to make sure your customers know that you…
Should I Introduce LTOs to My Foodservice Program?
To fuel foodservice sales, there’s nothing quite like a limited-time offer (LTO), a you-snooze-you-lose item that features creative and/or seasonal ingredients and flavors. If you offer foodservice, LTOs should be an integral part of your marketing strategy. Just about everybody suffers from some degree of FOMO (fear of missing out), so if you add a…