Month: November 2009

Donato's Pizza Looking to Expand into New Markets

Columbus based Donato’s Pizza is looking to expand into two new markets-convenience stores and school cafeterias. The plan, which is still in the developmental stages, includes introducing a new product to work in a convenience store setting. The company is also looking to expand its private label business which will supply other food companies with products.

Pizza Cookoff Challenge

According to Sun-Sentinel.com, Michael LaMonica took home top prize Tuesday night for his Vegetarian Nightmare, a pepperoni, Italian sausage and meatball creation. Not a vegetable in sight.

Yum Restaurants India Head:To Invest $150 Million In India By 2015

According to a report from Dow Jones Newswire, Yum Restaurants International, a division of U.S.- based fast-food restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc. (YUM), plans to invest $150 million in India to expand the number of its outlets here, the managing director of its local business said Tuesday.

Maple Leaf Farms Receives Spirit of Innovation Award

Maple Leaf Farms fully cooked Duck Wings received a Spirit of Innovation Award at the Prepared Foods New Products’ Conference 2009 held in September. The Duck Wings were awarded third place in the Foodservice category.

Givers are Winners at CiCis Pizza

This holiday season, givers are winners at CiCi’s Pizza. With the purchase of a CiCi’s Pizza gift certificate, guests will receive a scratch and win game piece that could send them home for the holidays.