Whether it’s sandwiches, wraps or salads, chicken’s flexibility allows for a variety of healthy menu options. By John Lofstock, Editor. Convenience stores are going fresh and healthy, but not quickly enough for consumers, a new research report suggests. Convenience stores have been a growing outlet for produce, but consumers want more. More than half (52%), [...]
Tyson Food Service introduces Tyson Red Label Boneless Wings, a great addition to an appetizer menu or a cost-effective entrée option. Menuing boneless wings, along with their bone-in counterparts, can help operators increase total wing sales by as much as 30%, www.myfoodservicenews.com reported. Part of the Tyson Red Label value-added line of products, Tyson Red [...]
In today’s health-conscious world, convenience stores are expanding their menus to include more healthy snacks and meals. By: John Lofstock, Editor. While cash-strapped consumers are cooking at home more often to help ease tight budgets, a new study by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) found that these shoppers are on the lookout for [...]
“Those looking for a quality product at a value price will enjoy the Snack Bites offer,” says ampm president. The ampm convenience store chain has rolled out new Snack Bites across its network, offering customers a chicken or potato option. Designed as a value snack on their own, or as a tasty companion to the [...]
Versatility makes chicken one of the most popular segments in foodservice. Chicago-based market research firm Mintel International reported new menu items in convenience stores and QSRs in 2010 were chicken-based as these retail segments expanded to compete with supermarkets. Mintel’s QSR report noted that 43% of respondents said they wanted healthier menu options at restaurants [...]
Whether it’s grilled, baked or fried, poultry meal solutions are available in a variety of dishes that are helping operators create a diverse menu. Chicken has a “health HALO,” in the foodservice industry’s parlance, meaning consumers perceive it to be a healthy alternative to burgers and pizza. Bonnie Riggs, restaurant industry analyst for The NPD [...]
The Broaster Company will be introducing 6 new dipping sauces and five new frozen foods from its line of convenient, delicious Broaster® Recipe products. New food items include Fully-Cooked Wings, Zesty Homestyle Chicken Tenders, Zesty Fully-Cooked Breast Fillets, Premium 4 oz. Cod Fillets, and Hand-Breaded Style Catfish. Booth #8733 Broaster Companywww.broaster.com
Krispy Krunchy Foods will be showing two of their concepts during this year’s NACS show. The chicken concept gives a franchise look with no franchise fees. Operators get a week of training at their location and a first class graphics package. The pizza concept is a pre-built product of high quality designed to take the [...]
An example of Tyson Foods’ commitment to the advancement of child nutrition was featured at the 2010 National Food Policy Conference, hosted by the Consumer Federation of America in cooperation with the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Tyson Wokin’ Orange All-in-One Entree (Fully-Cooked Dark Meat Strips with Spicy Orange Sauce) was part of the meal served during [...]
Chesters offers consumers a high-quality chicken product, cooked to perfection with a unique taste and style. The company’s secret is a breading recipe and process that has been successful for more than 40 years. Chesters uses only real chicken that is specially marinated and offers double breaded, bone-in tenders and potato wedges as well as [...]
Jack Links new Marinated Tender Cuts recipes are made from lean slices of beef, pork and chicken, marinated in special blends of sauces and seasonings, and slow-cooked for a tenderness and flavor reminiscent of favorite restaurant menu selections. Jack Links Marinated Tender Cuts are available in three mouth-watering flavor profiles: Prime Rib Flavor Marinated [...]