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German discount grocer Aldi has released the results of its Fan Favorites survey, which highlights shoppers' 13 favorite products. The survey allows customers to provide feedback on their go-to products, and this year introduced a new category called "Aldi Encore" to determine what products will be brought back to the shelves. In addition to the survey results, Aldi has partnered with DoorDash to give away Fan Favorites tote bags and offer a discount on Aldi orders delivered by DoorDash. The 2024 Aldi Fan Favorites include items such as aged cheese, beef chuck roast, tortilla chips, and salmon. [Extracted from the article]

Takis, the popular spicy rolled tortilla chip brand, has partnered with TerraCycle to launch the Takis Snacks Free Recycling Challenge. This challenge encourages students, teachers, and communities to recycle their Takis Snacks packaging for free, with the opportunity to win prizes. The top three schools that recycle the most will receive grand prizes, and individual participants can win Takis-branded backpacks, pencil cases, friendship bracelets, and snacks. This initiative aims to reduce waste, promote sustainability, and create a cleaner environment. Additionally, Takis is collaborating with Kraft Mac & Cheese for a back-to-school combo sweepstakes, where participants have a chance to win a Takis-themed backpack filled with Kraft Mac & Cheese products. [Extracted from the article]

Rusty Taco, a quick-service taco chain based in Dallas, has hired a new president, Daniel Smith, to lead the company into a new era. Smith plans to improve the menu and expand the brand by opening 20 stores a year. He aims to make the food more flavorful and unique, and is even considering adding new menu items like burritos. Rusty Taco also plans to focus on improving franchisee relations and providing more corporate support. The company aims to become one of the top limited-service Mexican chains in the country. [Extracted from the article]

Virginia Tech's new VIVA Market offers grab-and-go items for students seeking something fast before or after class. Though he expected higher demand for smoothies and milkshakes in the morning, milkshakes have turned out to be the biggest hit all day long. (The market is open from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM most days of the week.). [Extracted from the article]

Almond Conference organizers say more than 3,200 industry members attended the Dec. 7-9 gathering, as a renovated and expanded SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento provided ample room for the largest trade show in the conference's history. In the industry's first in-person conference since 2019, 270 exhibitors blanketed the bottom level of the convention center with the latest products and innovations available to growers, conference organizers said. The conference began Dec. 7 with a "State of the Industry" report from Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott and 2021/2022 Board Chairman Brian Wahlbrink, then continued with targeted workshops and luncheon speakers Dec. 8-9. [Extracted from the article]

The conference began Dec. 7 with a "State of the Industry" report from Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott and 2021/2022 Board Chairman Brian Wahlbrink, then continued with targeted workshops and luncheon speakers Dec. 8-9. Almond Conference organizers say more than 3,200 industry members attended the Dec. 7-9 gathering, as a renovated and expanded SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento provided ample room for the largest trade show in the conference's history. In the industry's first in-person conference since 2019, 270 exhibitors blanketed the bottom level of the convention center with the latest products and innovations available to growers, conference organizers said. [Extracted from the article]

Almond Conference organizers say more than 3,200 industry members attended the Dec. 7-9 gathering, as a renovated and expanded SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento provided ample room for the largest trade show in the conference's history. In the industry's first in-person conference since 2019, 270 exhibitors blanketed the bottom level of the convention center with the latest products and innovations available to growers, conference organizers said. The conference began Dec. 7 with a "State of the Industry" report from Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott and 2021/2022 Board Chairman Brian Wahlbrink, then continued with targeted workshops and luncheon speakers Dec. 8-9. [Extracted from the article]

The conference began Dec. 7 with a "State of the Industry" report from Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott and 2021/2022 Board Chairman Brian Wahlbrink, then continued with targeted workshops and luncheon speakers Dec. 8-9. In the industry's first in-person conference since 2019, 270 exhibitors blanketed the bottom level of the convention center with the latest products and innovations available to growers, conference organizers said. Almond Conference organizers say more than 3,200 industry members attended the Dec. 7-9 gathering, as a renovated and expanded SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento provided ample room for the largest trade show in the conference's history. [Extracted from the article]

In the industry's first in-person conference since 2019, 270 exhibitors blanketed the bottom level of the convention center with the latest products and innovations available to growers, conference organizers said. Almond Conference organizers say more than 3,200 industry members attended the Dec. 7-9 gathering, as a renovated and expanded SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento provided ample room for the largest trade show in the conference's history. The conference began Dec. 7 with a "State of the Industry" report from Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott and 2021/2022 Board Chairman Brian Wahlbrink, then continued with targeted workshops and luncheon speakers Dec. 8-9. [Extracted from the article]

The conference began Dec. 7 with a "State of the Industry" report from Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott and 2021/2022 Board Chairman Brian Wahlbrink, then continued with targeted workshops and luncheon speakers Dec. 8-9. Almond Conference organizers say more than 3,200 industry members attended the Dec. 7-9 gathering, as a renovated and expanded SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento provided ample room for the largest trade show in the conference's history. In the industry's first in-person conference since 2019, 270 exhibitors blanketed the bottom level of the convention center with the latest products and innovations available to growers, conference organizers said. [Extracted from the article]

Dario Wolos, who was born in New York but spent much of his life in Monterrey, Mexico, launched Tacombi in 2006 on the Yucatan peninsula in the beach town of Playa del Carmen. The 13-unit New York City-based taqueria Tacombi has won a $27.5 million investment from the growth equity fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, the fund announced Thursday. [Extracted from the article]

New York City-based rotisserie chicken chain Fields Good Chicken just introduced a zero-waste chicken taco as an Earth Day special that will likely be added to their menu permanently. When it comes to crafting a menu with sustainability in mind, phrases like "farm to table" and "locally grown" have become commonplace and buying what's in season is a given for any conscientious restaurant. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on Non-GMO Project Verified seals on the front of pack including Ecuadorian-American mom Saskia Sorrosa founding Fresh Bellies.

Chipotle last month announced its first two investments through its $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund launched earlier this year. "We are excited to support new ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate through plant-based alternative protein options that mirror Chipotle's Food With Integrity standards", said Garner. Other fungi-protein producers include Perfect Day (dairy alternatives), MyForest Foods (MyBacon) and Fable Foods (ready to eat products). [Extracted from the article]

Chipotle is testing an autonomous kitchen assistant developed by Flippy maker Miso Robotics. Chippy is being "trained" to make Chipotle's tortilla chips, which are made in-house daily from corn masa flour, water and sunflower oil and seasoned with a dusting of salt and lime juice. [Extracted from the article]

B Read more b : Chipotle Tests AI Kitchen Assistant, Chippy Major restaurant tech firm enters senior living market Restaurant technology firm QSR Automations is expanding into the senior living market after entering a partnership with one of the nation's leading providers of senior care to leverage its ConnectSmart platform to help senior living communities maximize efficiency in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. "Restaurants have been notorious laggards when it comes to technology, and they've done this predominantly because they've had access to extremely low labor costs", notes Sam Zietz, CEO of tech firm Grubbrr, which sells free-standing kiosks that can take in-store orders and integrate those with online orders and a point-of-sale system. [Extracted from the article]

Virginia Tech's new VIVA Market offers grab-and-go items for students seeking something fast before or after class. Though he expected higher demand for smoothies and milkshakes in the morning, milkshakes have turned out to be the biggest hit all day long. (The market is open from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM most days of the week.). [Extracted from the article]

AccuWeather founder and CEO Joel Myers sees the sharp increases in corn prices "as a result mainly of weather impacts." The price of corn in the U.S. has been increasing this year and is now approaching record highs. [Extracted from the article]

The fast-casual Freebirds with 55 units, all in Texas, has worked hard to keep its food delicious, CEO Alex Eagle said. The chain, based in Austin, Texas, has also implemented a "master griller" certification program and made sure that someone with that certification is in every restaurant. Eagle said customers are especially fond of Freebirds' steak burritos, and its annual summer limited-time offer of smoked Texas brisket. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several snack foods including the Lotus Pops Himalayan Pink Salt made from roasted lotus seeds, the Popcorners Spicy Queso which contains puffed corn chips in the shape of a tortilla chip and PopChips Nutter Puffs Peanut Butter & Honey.

The article offers information on the cooking style of walking taco at Cartwright School District #83 in Phoenix, Arizona which uses bags of tortilla chips, shredded cheese and lettuce as ingredients.