TransAct Blog
THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF A GRAB ‘N GO FOOD FRESHNESS PROGRAM
We are seeing a definite change in the way consumers are buying food these days. People may only have enough time to grab a burrito and a salad at their local convenience store, but you better believe they expect it to be fresh. The trend is shifting towards...
CONVENIENCE STORE’S EMERGING NEED FOR BACK OF HOUSE TECHNOLOGY
While back-of-house is usually a term associated with restaurants, convenience stores are starting to substitute for sit down meals. Grab and go is becoming a culinary phenomenon-nom (Sorry for the pun – had to). A Technomic survey said that 69% of consumers...
FOOD LABELS: HOW TO DETERMINE NUTRITIONAL FACT FROM FICTION
We live in the age of high health-consciousness, and people are paying close attention to what they consume more than ever before. People are also eating food items from a variety of sources – including grab and go food items via convenience stores and prepacked...
USING RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE YOUR TEAM’S PROCESS
Fast growing technology is penetrating each industry, bringing numerous advantages and helping businesses optimize productivity. If you are looking for ways to make your restaurant more innovative while improving your team processes, you should know that you are...
AUTOMATED LABELING FACILITATES GRAB ‘N GO TRANSPARENCY & FDA COMPLIANCE
Foodservice operators and retailers are increasingly embracing grab-and-go prepared food offerings as a convenience for their customers seeking a quick meal or snack solution. To make the customer experience as frictionless and expedient as possible, it’s not...
TRANSACT MAKES A SPLASH IN NIAGARA FALLS FOR THE 2018 CANADIAN GAMING SUMMIT
Not only does Niagara Falls offer stunning views, but it’s also home to a booming gaming industry. I recently had the opportunity to visit the Cataract City with Lou Kelly, TransAct’s vice president of sales for the eastern region. Lou and I were there to attend...
TRANSFORMING YOUR BACK OF HOUSE
The restaurant industry is no stranger to innovation. With all the latest trends, equipment, and technology, there is a palatable sense of purpose for the future of foodservice. We are inspired by all of this innovation, and recognize that it hinges upon...
FDA APPROVES NEW NUTRITION FACT LABEL FOR PACKAGED FOODS
he U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States, which will help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families....
MY NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SHOW RECAP
This was my first time attending the National Restaurant Association Show. Aside from learning that it is best to spell out the entire name of the event (since NRA is a double entendre that can incite quite the conversation these days!), my initial takeaway was...
GOURMET DINING – AT YOUR LOCAL GAS STATION?
More and more people are recognizing the gourmet options available at gas stations across the country. Something that may have been seen as taboo is now the norm. And the food options are pretty solid. At the end of December of last year, NPR’s food blog, The Salt,...
