Coffee is the fuel that many U.S. consumers turn to daily to get the day started, keep it going – and sometimes to escape from it. Wherever there is coffee, coffee-loving consumers will find it. They prepare and drink coffee at home, buy it from coffeehouses, restaurants, foodservice outlets, convenience and grocery stores, and vending…
New Packaging for Degreasing, Multi-Surface Wipes
Sani Professional, the food safety division of PDI, announced the launch of a new Softpack format for its Degreasing Multi-Surface Wipes. The wipes are specifically formulated for the removal of grease and grime typically found in back-of-house foodservice operations. The new Softpack provides a convenient and portable format containing 75 extra-large, heavy-duty disposable wipes that […]
Tuscan-Style Sauces
The Bertolli brand unveils Bertolli d’Italia, a premium line of sauces made in Italy. The new Bertolli d’Italia line is crafted with tomatoes vine-ripened under the Italian sun, finely aged Italian cheeses, fresh cream and Mediterranean olive oil. The new line — which translates to “Bertolli of Italy” — is available in four varieties — […]
Is Plant-Based Pizza the Latest Foodservice Trend?
Pizza has repeatedly ranked in the top foods ordered at U.S. restaurants. According to The NPD Group, in the quarter ending June 2021, there were 1.2 billion servings of pizza ordered, up 4% from the same quarter last year. An aspect of pizza’s popularity is that it can be customized to serve many different tastes…
GPM Investments Expands Alcohol Delivery Service
In a continuation of its current partnership with DoorDash, GPM Investments expanded its alcohol delivery program through the DoorDash marketplace to 84 participating Virginia-based stores. GPM’s participating brands that now offer alcohol delivery include fas mart, Apple Market, Scotchman and Roadrunner Markets. The program allows GPM stores to sell hard cider, seltzer, wine and beer from…
Uber Drivers Save at the Pump, Inside Stores With GetUpside Partnership
Uber and GetUpside are teaming up to make GetUpside’s fuel and convenience store promotions available to drivers and delivery people on the Uber platform nationwide. The partnership began earlier this month with an exclusive GetUpside promotion for drivers on the Uber platform: an extra 35¢ per gallon cash back on the first two fill-ups for…
7-Eleven Adds Two New Hot Drinks to the Menu
This summer, participating 7-Eleven stores introduced two limited-time hot beverages — coconut coffee and s’mores hot cocoa. Coconut coffee has become a seasonal summertime favorite at 7-Eleven stores, as both a freshly brewed morning wake-up cup or an all-day treat. The sweet, creamy and coconut-flavored brew is made with 100% Arabica beans and offers up…
Foxtrot Announces Newest DC Location
As part of its expansion project, Foxtrot, the modern corner store and café, announced a new location to open in Washington, D.C. This will be the opening of its third District location in Dupont Circle at the corner of Connecticut & Q (1601 Connecticut Ave. NW). Slated to debut this October 2021, Foxtrot will serve…
Plant-Based Sausage
Impossible Sausage Made From Plants, in ground sausage form, it comes in two flavors — Savory and Spicy. Impossible Sausage (Savory) is fully seasoned with an herbaceous and peppery bite, capturing all the best tastes associated with breakfast sausage. Impossible Sausage (Spicy) has a bold kick, reflecting notes of chili and cayenne for those looking […]
Foodservice Moves Forward
The pandemic has impacted each daypart differently, and while c-stores remained open, visits dipped as consumers stayed home. As the country reopens, visits are up, but further recovery will depend on consumers returning to workplaces and schools this fall. “Guest behavior’s really hard to isolate right now because there are so many moving variables,” said…