 | Sodexo's SMART Aids Sustainability Efforts
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
The foodservice and management concern has a new software tool that it says will help clients establish sustainability baselines and track continuous improvement...
Author: Emily Jed
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| NCA Plans 2012 Convention For Charleston, SC, From March 22-24
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
The National Coffee Association of USA will conduct its annual convention at the Charleston Place Hotel in South Carolina's historic port city...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Americans Spend An Average $3,000 A Year On Coffee And Lunch At Work
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
One-third of employees plan to cut back on spending at work in the New Year, according to Accounting Principals' Workonomix survey [press release]...
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| | AdvancePierre Launches Fast Fixin' Sandwich Bar Program
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
AdvancePierre Foods' new self-serve program that allows foodservice and c-store customers to customize their own hot sandwiches...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Sara Lee To Acquire Rights To Senseo From Royal Philips Electronics
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
The two firms have collaborated on Senseo since 2001, with Sara Lee producing the coffee pods and Philips manufacturing and distributing the single-serve machines...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Autocrat Partners With RFI To Expand Ingredient Offerings
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
The Rhode Island-based roaster said the partnership will better position both companies to ramp up market expansion and product development...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Crystal Rock Names New Managers, Opens Training Center
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
The Connecticut-based pure water and coffee service firm bolsters staff and ramps up training facility for learning and development programs...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Partnership Helps Commercial Kitchens Recycle Trap Grease Into Biofuels
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
Foodservice operators can now recycle liquid waste into biofuels thanks to a new partnership between BlackGold Biofuels and SLM Facility Solutions Nationwide...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Sodexo Q1 Revenue Jumps 8.1% To $5.9B
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 2, February 2012
Demand for the catering giant's services remained especially robust in emerging markets during its first quarter. But Sodexo cited a tough economic climate in Europe...
Author: Emily Jed
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| White Coffee Acquires First Colony's Bencheley Tea Brand
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
White Coffee Corp. has acquired Bencheley Teas from First Colony Coffee & Tea Co. White Coffee acquired the exclusive rights to First Colony's coffee brands in August...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Former President Clinton To Keynote 2012 NRA Show
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The nation's 42nd president will share insights into his presidency and his current work with the William J. Clinton Foundation...
Author: Emily Jed
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| | Starbucks Adds Lighter 'Blonde' Roast
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The coffeehouse giant began serving a lighter roast color than its familiar dark and medium roasts on Jan. 10...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Kraft And SodaStream Enter Co-Branding Deal
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The Crystal Light diet beverage line and Country Time lemonade will be first Kraft brands offered for SodaStream machines -- and first Kraft brands offered carbonated...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Starbucks Hikes Prices In Northeast And Sunbelt Regions
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The Seattle-based coffeehouse chain raised prices this week on some drinks by about 1% in the Northeast and Sunbelt regions...
Author: Emily Jed
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| | Toronto's Competition Coffee Services Appoints Harrison Fairstein President
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
Competition Coffee Services has appointed Harrison Fairstein president and managing partner. This is the latest move by the 35-year-old workplace refreshment services provider in an expansion plan initiated last year...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| Sara Lee Buys Ultra-Premium Tea Company Ahead Of Split
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
Sara Lee Corp. has purchased Tea Forte, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing luxury tea category. Terms were not disclosed...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Smucker Completes Sara Lee Coffee Acquisition
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The J.M. Smucker Co. has completed its acquisition of the majority of Sara Lee Corp.'s North American foodservice coffee and hot beverage business...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Rosina Food Products Acquires San Rallo Pasta
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
Rosina Food Products Inc. acquired the San Rallo Pasta assets from Mitsui Foods Inc. Rosina president Russell Corigliano said the acquisition is consistent with company's growth plan...
Author: Tim Sanford
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| L.A.'s 'Healthy' Lunches Flop, Burgers And Pizza Make Comeback
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeing fewer students -- by the thousands -- participating in its lunch program since it was revamped with healthier fare this fall...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Entenmann's Teams Up With White Coffee For Flavored Hot Beverage Line
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The storied manufacturer of sweet baked goods is launching its signature collection of flavored coffees and cocoas...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Cafection Taps Betson For Nationwide Parts And Service
Issue: Vol. 52, No. 1, January 2012
The OCS distributor and equipment manufacturer team up to extend service program for Cafection single-cup coffee equipment in the U.S...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Burger King Signs On For Coke Freestyle
Issue: Vol. 51, No. 11, November 2011
Burger King Corp. said it will install Coca-Cola's high-tech Freestyle soda fountain in all of its 850 U.S. company-owned restaurants...
Author: Emily Jed
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| DS Waters Acquires Deep Rock Water
Issue: Vol. 51, No. 12, December 2011
DS Waters of America Inc., a nationwide bottled water supplier and office coffee service provider, has acquired Denver-based Deep Rock Water Co...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Technomic: C-Stores Are Taking A Bite Out Of Fast-Food Restaurant Sales
Issue: Vol. 51, No. 12, December 2011
New research suggests consumers are taking advantage of the expanding foodservice options at convenience stores at the expense of quick-service restaurants...
Author: Emily Jed
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| Haitian Coffee Seeks To Regain Global Stature
Issue: Vol. 51, No. 12, December 2011
Haiti was once a major global supplier of coffee and its government is determined to help it regain that stature...
Author: Emily Jed
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