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Health trends shape innovation for dairy products
A key factor driving growth in dairy product sales in developed markets is the increasing demand for products with functional properties, such as probiotic yoghurts. Euromonitor looks at the different types of functional dairy products available and the main players in this competitive market.
https://www.just-food.com/features_detail.asp?art=901&lk=rss
Not just spiffier pumps but also comfortable cafes, kiddie areas, and massage chairs
“Japan’s sixth largest gas station chain” — Jomo — is raking it in by encouraging its patrons to linger, reports Mariko Mikami in Business 2.0 (Oct 04). “Our objective is to make hanging around more fun,” says Yuihito Fujita, of Jomo. And more profitable: Over a three-month period ending in July, following a makeover of eight of its stations, “average monthly vehicle visits per station were up 22 percent over the previous year … driving a 15 percent sales increase” and triggering an 82 percent jump in per-station operating profits.
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Continuous learning
Continuous learning drives everyone to find a better way, every day. It?s not an expense, it?s an investment in continuous renewal. – Jack Welch , former CEO GE
Continuous learning
Continuous learning drives everyone to find a better way, every day. It?s not an expense, it?s an investment in continuous renewal. – Jack Welch , former CEO GE
Food industry manifesto targets obesity
Portion sizes will be cut as the food giants sign a seven step manifesto to tackle the sensitive food and health debate.
Casual dining puts spin on drive-thru
Casual-dining eateries are quietly making a killing with a slightly upscale twist on one of fast food’s biggest draws: the drive-thru.
Some of the biggest names in casual dining ? including Applebee’s (APPB), Ruby Tuesday (RI) and Outback Steakhouse (OSI)? are racking up additional sales of up to 10% from offering curbside pickup to car-loving customers.
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McDonald's launches new sandwiches
McDonald’s UK is planning to restore its fortunes by introducing Pret A Manager-style sandwiches and Starbucks-style coffee to its menus, according to the Sunday Times. The company is currently trialling the snacks, including a New York-style pastrami sandwich and a grilled vegetable on rye, in Canada and Australia and plans to introduce them in Europe next year, along with upmarket McCafe lounges in their existing restaurants with espresso, cappuccino and latte coffee.