Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to open automat store in Queens

May 3, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a quick serve dumpling franchise that uses an Automat concept, is coming to Queens, New York after franchisees Jose Marrero and…

Grupo Bimbo reports record Q1 2022

May 3, 2022

Grupo Bimbo, a Mexico based snack manufacturer, reported a record first quarter for Q1 2022, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

J&J Snack Foods lifts Q2 2022 sales, suffers earnings dip

May 3, 2022

J&J Snack Foods Corp. improved its Q2 2022 sales over the prior year period, but suffered an earnings loss, according to an earnings report. Highlights…

NRA lobbies lawmakers on industry priorities for pending legislation

May 2, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is asking congressional leaders to ensure the restaurant industry is being considered as lawmakers continue crafting bills…

Nayax teams with Mideast partner to expand to UAE

May 2, 2022

Nayax Ltd., an Israel based commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, has partnered with Network International…

Private equity firm acquires Kar’s Nuts, Sanders Chocolate brands

May 2, 2022

CapVest Partners LLP, a London based private equity investor, has acquired Madison Heights, Michigan based Second Nature Brands, which owns Kar's Nuts and…

Seeking young employees? Here's what to consider

Hiring isn't easy for any business owner. Here's advice on hiring young crew members.

Rhode Island considers banning single-serve bottled water in state facilities

May 2, 2022

Lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering a bill to prohibit state entities from purchasing single-serving bottled water for use in state facilities, according…

UK wax melt brand introduces vending machine

May 2, 2022

Shoppers at Cribbs Causeway, a mall in Bristol, U.K., can buy wax melts from a glassfront vending machine offering more than 40 scents, according to a Bristol…

Vermont coffee roasters merge

May 2, 2022

Coffee roaster Illuminar Coffee recently acquired fellow Middlebury, Vermont roaster Bud's Beans for an undisclosed sum, according to a Seven Days report.

Utz Brands to add North Carolina manufacturing facility, add 115 jobs

May 2, 2022

Utz Brands Inc., a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has purchased a recently completed snack food manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina…

Lavazza intros RTD cold brew cans

April 29, 2022

Lavazza has launched organic, ready-to-drink cans of cold brew coffee in four flavor profiles to the U.S., according to a press release.

Sandstar relocates in Charlotte

April 29, 2022

SandStar, a provider of artificial intelligence, computer vision and self-service technology to retailers, will relocate from its current office in the…

Groupe SEB lifts Q1 2022 sales

April 29, 2022

Groupe SEB, a France based multinational that owns Montebellow, California based Wilbur Curtis Co., posted a sales gain in Q1 2022 despite a challenging…

AMOA-NY honors LAI Games’ Chris Brady as Man of the Year

For the first time since 2019, the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York held its annual gala in New York City to an enthusiastic crowd.

Hershey lifts Q1 2022 sales, earnings on pricing, acquisitions

April 28, 2022

Hershey Co. improved its sales and earnings for Q1 2022 boosted by pricing and acquisitions, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

Keurig Dr Pepper leads funding for Tractor Beverage

April 28, 2022

Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to lead a $60 million funding round for Tractor Beverage Co., a certified organic, non-GMO beverage line for foodservice…

Jack Link’s to build $450M facility in Georgia, add 800 jobs

April 28, 2022

Jack Link's, a Minong, Wisconsin based manufacturer of beef jerky, will build a $450 million factory in Perry, Georgia, hiring 800 workers when it opens in…

Axes.ai intros autonomous cashless casino platform

April 28, 2022

Axes.ai, a cashless solutions provider, has introduced Sovereign, a land-based casino environment fully integrated, autonomous cashless platform, according to…

John B Sanfilippo Q3 2022 earnings dip on sales gain

April 28, 2022

John B. Sanfilppo & Son Inc. increased sales for Q3 2022 over the prior year period, but income declined due in part to inflation costs, according to a…