Foodservice distributing giant Sysco Corporation, Houston, said it promoted William Day, currently senior vice president, merchandising and supply chain, to executive vice president, merchandising and supply chain.

Several refrigerated and frozen food processors were honored as top vendors to Darden Restaurants Inc., the Orlando, Fla., parent to such chains as Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Bahama Breeze.

A majority of Americans believe nutrition in local school meals falls short of what children need, a new survey finds.

Keeping its name in front of consumers, casual restaurant operator T.G.I. Friday's, Carrollton, Texas, is introducing three flavored cheddar cheese dips.

The most important meal of the day has become the hottest area of competition for the foodservice industry, says Mintel.

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue said frozen meats and sandwiches processor Pierre Foods Inc., Cincinnati, will expand its Claremont, N.C., plant.

Tired of $5 foot-long sandwiches? Another restaurant chain, Boston Market Corp., Golden, Colo., has been offering smaller portions of four popular menu items for $2.99 each.

Restaurant visit losses in each of the four quarters of 2009 contributed to a 3 percent decline for the year compared to a year ago, according to The NPD Group.

School foods processor and marketer East Side Entrees of New York, Woodbury, N.Y., said it changed its name to E S Foods.

Darden Restaurants suppliers listen up! The Orlando, Fla., company is considering more foreign locations for its popular Olive Garden and Red Lobster units, reported the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel.