Coffee Service News & Media

Imperial Vending breaks ground on $7.4M facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas

February 13, 2024

Imperial Vending, a Fort Smith, Arkansas-based convenience services provider serving the Fort Smith region, has begun building a $7.4 million…

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Compass Group reports Q1 2024 growth, plans to exit China

February 9, 2024

Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer which owns Canteen Vending Services Inc. and Chartlwells Higher Education in the U.S., reported Q1 2024 organic…

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Flowers Foods boosts Q4 and FY 2023 sales, suffers earnings declines

February 9, 2024

Flowers Foods Inc., parent company of Mrs. Freshleys, Tastykake and other brands, lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales but suffered earnings declines compared to…

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New research questions soda tax effectiveness on obesity

February 9, 2024

While a number of health experts have claimed soda taxes help reduce obesity, researchers at Knowable Magazine have completed a study that questions this…

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DK Technologies intros updated ‘FountainBob’ post-mix beverage dispenser controller

February 9, 2024

DK Technologies Inc., an engineering firm, has introduced its FB2000 dispensing machine controller to allow post-mix beverage dispensing for beverage machines…

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Hershey reports mixed Q4 2023 results, misses analyst expectations

February 8, 2024

The Hershey Co. reported an income decline despite a slight sale gain for Q4 2023 compared to the prior year quarter, according to an earnings report.

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Aramark reports Q1 2024 earnings dip on revenue gain, surpasses expectations

February 7, 2024

Aramark Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 revenue over the prior year period, while earnings declined, according to a press release. Highlights include:

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Performance Food Group lifts Q2 2024 results, surpasses expectations

February 7, 2024

Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, lifted its sales and earnings for Q2 2024 over the…

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Farmer Brothers names John Moore president/CEO

February 7, 2024

John Moore (Image: LinkedIn) Farmer Brothers, a roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, has named John Moore as…

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Shawn O’Grady to retire from General Mills North America Foodservice

February 7, 2024

Shawn O'Grady (Image: LinkedIn) Shawn O'Grady, group president, North America Foodservice at General Mills Inc., will retire from the company…

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When coffee isn’t ‘just coffee’: Building the business case for office beverages

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

More employees are working remotely, but for those still coming to the office, the coffee service program has taken on a new importance.

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Sugar Foods taps Coca-Cola Icecek’s Andriy Avramko as CFO

February 6, 2024

Sugar Foods Corp., serving foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands, has named Andriy Avramenko as chief financial officer effective immediately…

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J&J Snack Foods lifts Q1 2024 earnings despite sales dip

February 6, 2024

J&J Snack Foods Corp. lifted its Q1 2024 earnings against declining sales over the prior year period, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services in Texas

February 5, 2024

Sodexo's InReach has acquired Five Star Food Services headquartered in Stafford, Texas, near Houston, according to a press release. Terms of the acquisition…

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New York lawmakers seek tax, safety labels for sugary drinks

February 5, 2024

New York state lawmakers have reintroduced two bills that will increase the cost of sugary beverages, according to the National Automatic Merchandising…

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Keurig teams with Lavazza on Canadian brand K-Cup

February 2, 2024

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has expanded its partnership with Lavazza Group to provide wider sales and distribution of Lavazza K-Cup pods and the introduction of the…

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Starbucks boosts Q1 2024 results, but misses expectations

January 31, 2024

Starbucks boosted its sales and earnings for Q1 2024 but cut its full year guidance after missing its sales and earnings projections. Highlights from an…

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De’Longhi names Eliza Woolston Sheffield president of America division

January 31, 2024

Eliza Woolston Sheffield (Photo: LinkedIn) De'Longhi, a global provider of espresso and specialty coffee equipment, has named Eliza Woolston…

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Bottler affiliated CS operation taps tech to overcome challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

DC Vending & Distributing has withstood the setbacks of the Great Recession and COVID-19 and is currently riding the Pacific Northwest's economic growth.

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Sysco lifts Q2 2024 sales, earnings; reaffirms FY guidance

January 30, 2024

Sysco Corp. lifted its Q2 2024 sales and earnings over the prior year period and reaffirmed its full year guidance, according to an earnings report. Highlights…

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