Month: August 2019

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New research from Innova Market Insights reveals that generations approach holistic health in different ways, reports Food Business News. In addition, these approaches are shaping food trends that consumers are seeing on shelves. Gen Z is most likely to use physical activity to improve health, which then filters down to their food choices, which theyRead More

Age: 30 Beginning as a company intern, Marguerite Zabar Mariscal, 30, rose to the rank of CEO of Momofuku in just eight years. During her tenure with the Asian-American restaurant empire, Mariscal has challenged how things were done, questioned practices like the company’s lack of proactive marketing, and done “a lot of jobs that weren’tRead More

A lawsuit filed by a bartender claims that José Andrés is underpaying his staff at the Hudson Yards Spanish food market, Mercado Little Spain, reports Eater. Tina Braunstein claims that since she began working at the food hall in April, she has been paid an hourly rate under minimum wage. Mercado Little Spain denies the allegations.Read More

Postmates has launched group ordering, a new feature which allows individual members of a group to choose items from their own devices and send them to a single cart, reports The Spoon. To use the feature, the “host” creates an order and then shares it with the group, who then can choose their own items.Read More

A lawsuit filed by a bartender claims that José Andrés is underpaying his staff at the Hudson Yards Spanish food market, Mercado Little Spain, reports Eater. Tina Braunstein claims that since she began working at the food hall in April, she has been paid an hourly rate under minimum wage. Mercado Little Spain denies the allegations.Read More

Deliveroo founder Will Shu wants to replace consumer kitchens with “cloud” or virtual kitchens, that can be set up anywhere for a fraction of the cost of restaurant kitchens, reports Forbes. In addition, leaked investor slides reportedly reveal Deliveroo’s plans to cut down food costs by launching its own food offerings. Trials of these kitchens,Read More

According to new research from the NPD Group, 80 percent of consumers have adopted a “food as medicine” approach to eating, reports Food Business News. In addition, one quarter of U.S. adults are actively trying to manage their health through food by seeking out healthier and more natural foods and cutting out foods they thinkRead More

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Leadership Awards. These awards honor Specialty Food Association members who are transforming the way our industry does business in these areas: Citizenship – Individual has improved the lives of people and communities by advancing environmental and social sustainability knowledge and practices and/or making exceptional contributions of financial, personal, and other resourcesRead More

KFC is testing plant-based chicken at an Atlanta restaurant, reports Food Business News. Partnering with Beyond Meat, KFC is launching six and 12 piece nuggets and boneless wings on August 27. Test feedback will help KFC decide whether to expand the pilot or expand nation-wide. “KFC Beyond Fried Chicken is so delicious, our customers willRead More