Around the Industry


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Our 2020 Pizza Report

During the pandemic, pizza chains scrambled to keep up with demand, delivery competition, and ingredient shortages.

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The Best Takeout in Knoxville

This by-no-means comprehensive guide to Knoxville's best takeout restaurants can lead you to the perfect place for your next to-go feast.

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The Best Takeout in Durham

We know Durham is a world-class food city, but where can you get that food to go? Here's a list of some of the best takeout in Durham.

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20 Best Nashville Food Trucks 2019

Take a culinary journey with KaTom and discover the best food trucks in Nashville, ranked by quality, variety, popularity, and longevity.

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Helping Houston After Hurricane Harvey

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Houston's foodservice industry came together to help feed those in need.

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Feeding the #MountainTough Spirit

Local restaurants helped when thousands of first responders and displaced families needed assistance after East Tennessee's 2016 wildfires.

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Peanut-free Baseball Games

KaTom discusses how Major and Minor League baseball teams are creating peanut-allergy-friendly games and safe seating spaces to accommodate allergic fans.

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Farewell to a Culinary Giant

For us, Sam Beall was neighbor, friend, and someone who loved East Tennessee. To the world, he was a giant who changed how we think of food.

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Tableside Payment & the EMV Standard

KaTom discusses the EMV standard and how America's restaurants are integrating new technology to meet customer demands with tableside payment.

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Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Apprentice Programme Educates Disengaged Youth

Take a look at Jamie Oliver's philanthropic endeavors and find out how he's making a positive impact on troubled youth.

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New School Foodservice Breakfast Requirements

Federal regulations governing breakfasts served by school foodservice are continuously updated since 2020's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.