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Annual coupon use is rising for the first time since 1992, according to process improvement company Inmar, and coupon distribution has reached the highest level recorded since the company began tracking trends in 1988.

A recent report from Chicago-based Technomic that explores how expanded retail foodservice offerings are driving more and more consumers to these outlets bodes quite well supermarkets, which are becoming increasingly competitive with restaurants.

Promoting safe foods in foodservice is both good global citizenship and good business, and two groups — one a nonprofit and one a distributor — are doing their part to ensure the foodservice products that reach the American consumer are the safest possible.

Manufacturers of foodservice supplies have stayed abreast of the industry’s overwhelming themes of value, cost savings and sustainability with the introduction of new products and line extensions that fulfill those mandates.

Results of a recently released report from the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) are urging twice the use of fresh produce in foodservice, for more fruitful returns.

In time for Valentine’s Day, 145-year-old candy brand Sweethearts will boast an updated look, thanks to new fruity flavors, bright colors, and affectionate sayings chosen by consumers.

Evriholder Products, LLC and A. Aronson, Inc. have come to an agreement that will enable Evriholder to begin offering licensed housewares products through A. Aronson's extensive licensing agreements.

To solve the problem of hand sanitizers that dry out skin, Gold Bond has introduced Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer, a two-in-one product created to kill germs without leading to dry, cracked and irritated hands.