Foodservice eats up fingerlings, specialty potatoes
Robert Tominaga, president of Heyburn, Idaho-based Southwind Farms, has seen demand for the fingerlings his company grows and other specialties rise dramatically in recent years.
September 09, 2014
McDonald's announces Apple Pay is coming to all US restaurants
McDonald’s Corporation today announced it will accept Apple Pay in all of its U.S. restaurants following today’s launch of the mobile payments service.
August 26, 2014
Burger King, Tim Hortons: merger is a go...
An agreement was reached today to create the world’s third largest quick service restaurant company. Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX, NYSE: THI) and Burger King Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: BKW) today announced a definitive agreement under which the two companies will create a new global powerhouse in the quick service restaurant sector.
August 25, 2014
Burger King and Tim Hortons talk about a merger
Yesterday Burger chain Burger King and Canadian Coffee and Donut Chain Tim Hortons confirmed they are in talks to join forces.
August 19, 2014
Burger King Stores Discontinue Satisfries as Sales Fizzle
After less than a year of being on the menu, Burger King is getting rid of its lower-calorie french fries, called Satisfries, at most of its restaurants.
August 11, 2014
McDonalds reports worst monthly results in more than a decade
McDonald’s Corp. reported Friday its worst monthly same-store sales results in more than 10 years as it continues to be hammered by supplier woes in China and consumer malaise at home.
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August 05, 2014
McDonald's tests Shakin' Flavor Fries in Greater Philadelphia Region
McDonald's restaurants throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region were selected as a test market for Shakin' Flavor Fries, starting August 4.
August 03, 2014
Simplot outlines Innate marketing strategy
The J.R. Simplot Co. expects USDA approval for its genetically modified Innate potatoes within the next two months. Simplot Plant Sciences Director of Commercialization Kerwin Bradley outlined the strategy for marketing the potatoes at the Potato Association of America meeting in Spokane.
July 28, 2014
French Fry Heaven opens two more restaurants in Colorado
The - french fries only - QSR chain French Fry Heaven opens two new locations in Colorado.
July 22, 2014
McDonald's reports higher revenue and earnings per share for Q2
McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014, reflecting higher revenues and earnings per share for the quarter.
June 11, 2014
NPD: Total Q1 US Restaurant visits down, but delivery up
The downside and upside for the U.S. restaurant industry in the first quarter of 2014 was that total restaurant visits dipped but delivery and other areas got a boost, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
May 20, 2014
McDonald's Kicks-Off FIFA World Cup with global French Fry Packaging Redesign
Starting next Monday, McDonald's will change the look of its iconic red French fry packaging globally with bold, new artwork to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in Brasil.
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Burger King adds Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu
Burger King is rolling out a new “Burgers at Breakfast” menu that makes selected lunch and dinner favorites - including french fries - available in the morning alongside the chain’s regular breakfast items.
May 08, 2014
McDonald's testing seasoned 'Shakin' Flavor Fries' in the United States
McDonald's will begin testing seasoned fries -- dubbed Shakin' Flavor Fries -- on Friday in the Northern California and St. Louis markets
May 05, 2014
Idaho Potato Commission shows 25 potato varieties and their characteristics
The Idaho Potato Commission has developed an Idaho® Potato Varieties poster to take the guesswork out of your potato purchasing.
The fast-casual segment continues to lead growth within the US restaurant industry.
April 24, 2014
McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service
Simplot's Safety Days initiative was recently recognized by McDonald’s Corporation as demonstrating best practices in the “Community Impact” section of the company’s Sustainable Supply awards.
March 29, 2014
How the Average McDonald’s Makes Twice as Much as Burger King
McDonald’s may recently have struggled to lure customers, but it still does far more business at each location than rival burger chains.