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The JBS cyberattack throws the supply chain another curveball

 By Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2021

The attack over the weekend is unlikely to have a long-term impact on protein supplies or prices, but it’s yet another pressure point on an already stressed supply chain.

Financing

As corn prices rise, food costs could follow

 By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2021

Rising corn prices could lead to higher costs for chicken and beef in the near future, furthering supply chain challenges as labor costs continue to rise.

Food

Tyson settles suit alleging it fixed chicken prices

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 21, 2021

The poultry supplier admitted no wrongdoing as part of the agreement.

Financing

Considering a virtual chicken wing brand? Think again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2020

The sudden infusion of so many virtual chicken wing concepts could lead to another price spike. There’s already evidence it’s happening, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How a Chinese hog epidemic could raise restaurant costs next year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

African Swine Fever has decimated the pork supply in China. That could raise U.S. protein prices next year.

Food

3 reasons reducing sugar is good for the restaurant business

Sponsored content from our partner Ingredion on May 14, 2019

Consumers’ eating habits are shifting, and sugar is one of the main targets.

Financing

Chains face a potential avocado shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2019

Prices have spiked following President Trump’s threat to close the Mexican border, says RB’s The Bottom Line. That’s bad news for Chipotle and others.

Winter Produce

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 07, 2007

As cold weather creeps in, domestically grown fruits and vegetables begin to dwindle.Don’t get left out in the coldWhile states like California, Arizona...

Food

10 ways to keep food costs down this year

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2013

Economists tend to bicker, but there was at least one source of agreement in their 2013 forecasts: food prices are going to increase 2 to 4 percent this year. With restaurant patrons still pinching pennies, raising menu prices may not be the best solution. So what are the alternatives?

FBI: Food Safety Requires Constant Vigilance

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 23, 2008

Federal Bureau of Investigation Section Chief Jenifer Smith, speaking to a general session of the third annual International Symposium on Agroterrorism in...

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