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Technomic Revises 2011 Forecast Up, Slightly
Technomic Inc. revised up, slightly, its 2011 forecast for the foodservice industry, though the Chicago-based research firm continues to predict a fourth consecutive year of real declines in foodservice sales. The changes moved the forecast for total foodservice up to -0.1% in real terms, from the original -0.3% released last fall. The firm made only…
NRA Forecasts 1.1% Real Growth For Foodservice In 2011
The National Restaurant Association predicts the foodservice industry will reverse three consecutive years of real declines in sales and post nominal sales growth of 3.6% and real growth of 1.1% in 2011. Menu-price inflation is forecast at 2.5%. The group released its annual forecast during a media webinar Feb. 1. “As the national economy is…
NRA’s Performance Index Pushed 1.1 Point Higher In December
After a disappointing fall-back in November, the Restaurant Performance Index maintained by the National Restaurant Association posted a strong 1.1 point gain in the December survey, moving to 101, clearly ahead of the 100 point that marks the difference between industry expansion and contraction. The index has shown gains for three of the past four…
MAFSI Barometer Jumps 5% In Fourth Quarter; First Positive Quarter Since 2007
Equipment and supplies sales rose a dramatic 5% in the fourth quarter 2010 versus the same quarter in ’09, according to the latest data from the Business Barometer fielded by the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry. It was the first positive number for the Barometer since the fourth quarter ’07. All five regions…
Optimism Pervades Aisles Of The NAFEM Show
One thing was inordinately clear during The NAFEM Show, which concluded last Saturday, Feb. 12: Everyone, and we mean everyone, was extremely optimistic about the show and the equipment and supplies market. As one manufacturers’ rep intoned to us, alluding to the Eagles song, “We haven’t seen that spirit here since…well, maybe 2005.” Not that…
Post-NAFEM, International Shows Beckon
We know your feet are still recovering from walking the aisles at NAFEM, and your Blackberry is full of new contacts and product ideas. But there are a few more shows you might not want to miss. Equipment is the focus at INTERNORGA in Hamburg, Germany. The 85th annual International Fair for the Hotel, Restaurant,…
Central Makes Sense
Denver’s City Sheriff’s Dept. and city task force officials prove progressive by approving a central food processing facility not included in the original renovation plan.
Any Way You Slice It
Automatic or manual, countertop slicers make short work of meats, cheeses and veggies. Special features make them safer than ever.
Taking Stock
Correctional Service of Canada develops an innovative process to make equipment procurement, service and preventive maintenance more efficient and cost effective.
SEE YOU IN THE TOWN SQUARE
One of the most fun things I get to do every couple years is go to The NAFEM Show. By the time you read this, I’ll be down in Orlando, hanging out with my friends. That includes you. Hope you make it. This past Sunday, Feb. 6, marked 33 years since I went to work…
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