Coffee Service News & Media

Lavazza to acquire MaxiCoffee

November 28, 2022

Lavazza has agreed to acquire France-based MaxiCoffee for an undisclosed sum to strengthen its position in France and in e-commerce, according to Reuters.

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US Foods names Dave Flitman CEO

November 28, 2022

Dave Flitman US Foods Holding Corp. has named Dave Flitman chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5, 2023, according to a press release.

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Bellwether Coffee introduces small batch electric roasting

November 23, 2022

Bellwether Coffee, a Berkeley, California-based provider of an all-electric, ventless coffee roasting system, has launched two software enabled solutions…

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JM Smucker lifts Q2 2023 sales, upgrades 2023 expectations

November 22, 2022

The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers, Dunkin' and other consumer brands, lifted its Q2 2023 sales and upgraded its 2023 forecasts, according to an earnings…

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Asda, EG c-stores expand coffee kiosks

November 22, 2022

The Issa brothers, owners of Asda supermarkets and EG convenience stores in the U.K., will install more than 200 Leon coffee kiosks in their stores, according…

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Compass Group lifts 2022 sales and profits, surpasses 2019 levels

November 21, 2022

Compass Group, which owns Compass North America and Canteen Vending Services Inc. in the U.S., boosted its 2022 revenue and profit over the prior year…

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Kraft Heinz taps Diageo’s Janelle Orozco for procurement

November 21, 2022

Janelle Orozco The Kraft Heinz Co. has named Janelle Orozco to the role of chief procurement officer, North America, according to a press release.

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Hot new vending technology: Improving operational efficiency, the customer experience

November 17, 2022

Keeping up with all the new capabilities that technology can offer vending and related services has become one of the biggest challenges for companies active…

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Cafection rebrands as Evoca North America Venture

November 16, 2022

Cafection Ventures Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of commercial coffee machines for the U.S. and Canada, has changed its corporate name to Evoca North…

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Improved weather drives down coffee prices

November 16, 2022

The price of coffee beans has fallen over the past month on account of improved weather in coffee growing regions, as well as a rising U.S. dollar, according…

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Aramark reports solid Q4 and record FY 2022 results

November 15, 2022

Aramark Corp. reported strong sales and earnings gains for Q4 and FY 2022, including record annual revenue, according to a press release.

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European Vending Association names 13 to executive committee

November 14, 2022

The European Vending Association elected a new executive committee of 13 representatives for the three-year mandate of 2022-2025 during the EVEX-VendCon…

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Flowater partners with Servomax to enter Canadian market

November 11, 2022

Flowater, a Denver-based provider of water stations, has expanded into Canada by partnering with Servomax, a provider of office coffee and pantry services…

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US Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings, boosted by inflation

November 11, 2022

US Foods lifted its Q3 2022 sales and earnings, boosted by food cost inflation, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

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Primo Water lifts Q3 2022 revenue, raises FY guidance

November 11, 2022

Primo Water Corp. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue and increased its full year revenue guidance, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

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Gamgort reassumes CEO role at Keurig Dr Pepper following executive resignation

November 10, 2022

Ozan Dokmecioglu has resigned as CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and will be replaced by Bob Gamgort, the company's executive chairman and former CEO, according…

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Westrock Coffee breaks ground on Arkansas production facility

November 10, 2022

Westrock Coffee Co. recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art, roasting to ready-to-drink facility in Conway, Arkansas.

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Performance Food Group lifts Q1 2023 results; inflation, volume gains boost Vistar

November 9, 2022

Performance Food Group, the parent company of Vistar, the national vending product warehouse distributor, delivered strong sales and earnings for Q1 2023 over…

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Prepango to install illycaffè machines at Denver airport

November 9, 2022

Prepango LLC, a San Diego based operator of specialty vending machines and automated retail, has partnered with Denver International Airport to install vending…

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VendiBean coffee service expands nationwide

November 8, 2022

VendiBean, a San Diego-based startup, has introduced its office coffee solution nationwide, according to a press release.

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