Charcuterie Artisans lays off 49 R.I. employees
BURRILLVILLE – Citing "the combined effects of our industry’s current market conditions and economic uncertainty on a national level," Charcuterie Artisans laid off 49...
UNFI promotes 2 leaders as part of ‘Fuel the Future’ strategy
PROVIDENCE – The restructuring of leadership and implementation of a customer-centric strategy and transformation plan continue at United Natural Foods Inc.
Erin Horvath has been...
Brazilian steakhouse to fill long-empty Providence Place storefront on Francis St.
PROVIDENCE – A Texas-based Brazilian steakhouse chain is preparing to open its first Rhode Island location in a prominent street-level space at Providence Place...
Franchisee: Jim and Marilyn Way
Jim and Marilyn Way | Island Fin Poké Co. | 445 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
The pitch: Island Fin Poké Co. is a fast-casual concept known for...
David Burke’s newest restaurant to feature steak and seafood at the...
It had been quite some time since I had attended a restaurant opening, so it was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of...
To Savor: Piedmont and its special vineyards
My work in the wine industry during the last 17 years has given me the ability to travel to Italy. Long, winding roads flanked...
U.S. wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs
WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may...
Feast & Fettle opening first retail location
PAWTUCKET – East Providence-based meal delivery service Feast & Fettle is opening its first brick-and-mortar store at 727 East Ave. in Pawtucket.
The retail location,...
R.I. unemployment rate dips slightly to 3.1% in January
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in January was 3.1%, one-tenth of a percentage point less than December, the R.I. Department of Labor...
UNFI sees Q2 profit narrow to $19M; curbs outlook
PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. earned a $19 million profit in the fiscal second quarter that ended Jan. 28, or 31 cents per...