Food Industry News

Food Industry News Food Industry News is Chicagoland's LOCAL (and national) monthly, print & digital trade magazine.

Since 1982, Food Industry News has been Chicagoland's source for local industry news and the easiest way for buyers to find excellent suppliers they can trust. Because our magazine reaches all segments of the local industry including independent, chain foodservice operations, institutional buyers and distributors, we have the ability to help our advertisers deliver their message, and get our readers to become your customers.

Growth-minded suppliers don’t ask, “How many people saw my ad?” They ask, “Who saw it—and what authority do they have?” ...
01/10/2026

Growth-minded suppliers don’t ask, “How many people saw my ad?”
They ask, “Who saw it—and what authority do they have?”
Food Industry News reaches decision-makers with budgets, timelines, and active projects.

Buyers trust what feels familiar. Regional trade media earns that trust by covering the markets buyers actually operate ...
01/10/2026

Buyers trust what feels familiar.
Regional trade media earns that trust by covering the markets buyers actually operate in—week after week, issue after issue.
That’s why consistency matters more than splash.

Chicago isn’t just a city—it’s a command center. Real estate, menu strategy, supply chain, and expansion plans are decid...
01/09/2026

Chicago isn’t just a city—it’s a command center.
Real estate, menu strategy, supply chain, and expansion plans are decided here.
If your brand wants a seat at the table, regional visibility isn’t optional.
That’s where Food Industry News delivers value.

National reach creates noise. Regional reach creates results. When your message is delivered directly to Midwest operato...
01/08/2026

National reach creates noise.
Regional reach creates results.
When your message is delivered directly to Midwest operators, distributors, and decision-makers, it becomes part of the buying conversation—not background clutter.
That’s where Food Industry News delivers value.

Awareness is easy. Influence is harder. Regional trade media does both—because it reaches buyers when they’re making rea...
01/06/2026

Awareness is easy.
Influence is harder.
Regional trade media does both—because it reaches buyers when they’re making real decisions, not just scrolling headlines.
That’s where Food Industry News delivers value.

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01/05/2026

What an opportunity! Call them at 312-787-4000.

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How long would you wait to say something to a consistent customer who takes a big stack of napkins every day?
01/05/2026

How long would you wait to say something to a consistent customer who takes a big stack of napkins every day?

Discover the newest gourmet egg roll flavors from Royal Rolls, LLC, Chicago’s home for super-premium, high-quality egg r...
12/29/2025

Discover the newest gourmet egg roll flavors from Royal Rolls, LLC, Chicago’s home for super-premium, high-quality egg rolls. These chef-inspired creations feature bold, exciting fillings including Chicken Parmesan, Greek Chicken, Golden Cheeseburger, Southwest Chicken, and Spring Vegetable (Vegetarian).
Call 312-563-0299 for samples and ordering information, or email [email protected]

On behalf of the team at Food Industry News, we want to wish our subscribers, restaurant professionals, and incredible a...
12/25/2025

On behalf of the team at Food Industry News, we want to wish our subscribers, restaurant professionals, and incredible advertisers a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and for keeping our industry thriving. May your shift be smooth and your holiday be bright! 🥂✨

Chicago is exploding with restaurant groups scaling aggressively thanks to prime leasing conditions and operational adva...
12/13/2025

Chicago is exploding with restaurant groups scaling aggressively thanks to prime leasing conditions and operational advantages.
If your brand wants to win these accounts, national advertising alone won’t cut it.
Regional advertising puts you where the decisions are happening.

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Since 1982, Food Industry News has been Chicagoland's source for local industry news and finding the market’s best suppliers. Print and digital subscriptions are free to buyers. We help suppliers increase their sales through ads, event sponsorships, leads of new openings, referrals, direct mail programs, mailings to new openings, buyers guide listings, e-blasts, expert ad design and a competitive edge in our $34 billion dollar market.