C-stores are taking a closer look at their foodservice packaging today as they expand takeout and delivery options, ensuring food arrives at its final destination looking as appealing as when it left the store. Delivery was already a growing component of many foodservice programs prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the past 18 months have…
EG Group to Acquire 34 Sprint Food Stores and Proprietary Foodservice Brand
EG Group announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Sprint Food Stores in the U.S. EG expects to acquire all 34 company-operated fuel and convenience store locations in Georgia and South Carolina and the proprietary Sprint Kitchen foodservice brand from Sprint. The transaction is expected to complete by the end of…
Dunkin’ Unwraps Holiday Menu
Dunkin’ announced a slew of new beverages and all-new snacks this holiday season, plus a special in-store program to support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and kids battling hunger or illness, and highly anticipated new holiday cup designs to kick off the season. The holidays are officially brewing at Dunkin’ with a new Holiday…
Casey’s Comes for Breakfast
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s, which operates more than 2,300 c-stores, recently launched an all-new breakfast lineup, featuring its Signature Handheld, Loaded Breakfast Burrito and Loaded Breakfast Bowl, coupled with a new chainwide bean-to-cup coffee program. Casey’s Vice President of Prepared Food Michelle Wickham told CStore Decisions that now is “the perfect time” for the retailer to…
Atlanta Partners With the Foodservice Packaging Institute to Recycle Paper Cups
Atlanta joins other communities like Denver and Washington, D.C. by adding paper cups to its recycling program. The city now has the 11th community recycling program to partner with the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) to include paper cups. “Atlanta is committed to growing its opportunities for recycling,” said Kanika Greenlee, director of solid waste. “FPI’s…
Foxtrot Opens D.C. Location in Dupont Circle
Foxtrot is continuing its expansion into the Washington, D.C. area, opening its third District location in under a year in Dupont Circle at 1601 Connecticut Ave. NW. This is Foxtrot’s 15th location nationwide as the retailer continues to scale its national footprint and reach its goal to open over 50 locations in the next two…
Artisan Ciabatta Buns
Gonnella Baking Co. released its Gonella Ciabatta, which has a light and airy crumb and moist interior. It pairs well with eggs, cheese and breakfast proteins and works as a base for a hot crispy chicken or deli sandwich ready-to-eat from the cold case. A true artisan Ciabatta, the buns are made with a poolish […]
Foodservice Equipment Bronze Award: Touchless Express Dispensers by Server Products
Touchless Express Dispensers serve condiments, toppings and sauces safely without any physical contact. They use motion-activation technology to make condiment dispensing completely touch-free and safe for any back-of-house or front-of-house foodservice application. Touchless Express Dispensers feature the same footprint as the trusted, reliable Server Express system and offer stainless-steel construction, which cleans easier and lasts […]
Foodservice Equipment Silver Award: Fast Cup With VT by BUNN
A profitable, high-performance bean-to-cup system that features an intuitive touchscreen experience and fresh-brewed coffee by the cup, hot or cold, in about 30 seconds. Practically no coffee waste, ensuring all your beans are brewed into the cup and complements dayparts with varying demand for coffee. Reduce the number of operator touches per day with large-capacity […]
Foodservice Equipment Gold Award: Grease Lock by Restaurant Technologies Inc.
Grease Lock hood filters from Restaurant Technologies drastically reduces the need for traditional hood and flue maintenance by proactively capturing up to 98% of the airborne grease in the high-efficiency, disposable filter pad. With Grease Lock, users can reduce their hood cleanings by up to 75% of current cleaning frequency, reduce time spent deep-cleaning metal […]