High levels of food waste and a high prevalence of obesity and overweight people are two key challenges.

The fast-casual concepts are still the strongest sector.

Deflation and competitive environment resulted in ‘small decline’ in 3Q results.

Same-restaurant sales increased on value offerings and featured menu items.

The new products are seen as an alternative to trail mix and jerky.

Label Insight study says consumers would pay more for products that offer complete transparency.

The company is hoping cost-cutting from the third-quarter can help as volume fell and lower prices reflected commodity deflation.

Co-CEO Walter Robb to step down at end of the year.

The products are another area the company feels confident it can make a profit.

The company is investing in Habit, which specializes in personalized nutrition.