Hugh Jackman gives us a little coffee and something to “laugh” about

Hugh Jackman opening up a coffeeshop in New York City.
In an interview with Grub Street New York, Hugh Jack Jackman highlighted his newest venture, Laughing Man Coffee, which will open next week on Duane Street

Check out official website here

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/12/hughjackmansoontoopencoffee/

Contactless POS

Subway introduces paying without contact in 7,000+ U.S. locations.
Expected to be released at the end of 2012’s first quarter, Subway teamed up with Mastercard Worldwide to set up their PayPass system at various locations

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/11/subwayexpresspaysystem/

A bake sale for a good cause

Event: 2nd Annual Havemeyer Sugar Sweets Festival on Saturday, October 15th
Time: 11am – 4pm
Bake sale and competition. Proceeds from the event will support the City Reliquary, which is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/11/2ndannualhavemeyer/

Steve Jobs and his influence on day-to-day operations

Could you name a device that transformed today’s dining experience & created a new way to manage operational efficiencies?
The iPod and iTouch allowed people to receive mobile coupons, host apps to maximize the dining experience and with the addition of the iPad, Steve Jobs has created a platform where operators are able to manage operations and efficiencies, both, in front and back of the house

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/10/qsrfocusonstevejobs/

Farmers looking forward to upcoming year for New York City Department of Education contracts

With many food distribution contracts for New York City’s Department Of Education (DOE) expiring August 2012, many local farmers are looking to get in on a piece of the action.
With current contracts totaling $142 million, farmers seek to get into business with large purchasing companies such as DOE’s SchoolFund Program which purchases 900,000 meals a day

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/10/localglobalbuzz10102011/

New program for food sustainability

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced that The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program will fund 740 initiatives that will be used for sustainable food production practices.
All 50 states, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, received grants from the USDA to strengthen specialty farms
and create jobs

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/07/thespecialtycropprogram/

More grains than expected…

Grains exceeded expectations this week compared to last week’s reports as corn-belt harvest picks up and heavy rain in dry areas helped with wheat.
The USDA Dept of Agriculture in Missouri reports that grains have dropped: wheat is 31-42 cents lower, corn is 24-36 cents lower, and soybeans are 51 – 78 cents lower

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/07/grainsexceed/

50 Local farms in the Meatpacking District this weekend

Event: 2nd Annual Good Food Fest in the Meatpacking District on Sunday, October 9th
Time: 11am – 4pm
Free to attend. Purchase tickets to sample food from 50 local family farms and New York City chefs

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/07/2ndannualgoodfoodfest/

Menu Trends

Fall Trends On The Menu: Apples, Pumpkin, Kale, Farro, Sweet Potato, Chestnuts and more…
National Restaurant News highlights some menu ideas for the upcoming season

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/06/localglobalbuzz1062011/

Consumers want to know the environmental steps taken to process their food before eating

A push for carbon footprint labeling on menu items might be next…
More FCRs such as McDonald’s Restaurants (Canada), Subway, Max Burger and beverage company PepsiCo. have started to implement eco-friendly marketing strategies to their brand to raise awareness about good-will and increase consumer loyalty”

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/05/carbonfootprintlabeling/