Foodservice News & Media

Compass Group PLC boosts FY 2023 results

November 20, 2023

Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer that owns Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, lifted its 2023 revenue and profit over the prior…

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Energy beverage Yerbaé taps CL Vending, Vistar to expand distribution

November 20, 2023

Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, has authorized CL Vending to offer its full range of 16-ounce flavors to 152 markets across…

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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.

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Jones Soda cuts Q3 2023 earnings loss against sales decline

November 17, 2023

Jones Soda Co. improved its loss despite a Q3 2023 sales decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Sunny Sky Products acquires Bevolution Group

November 17, 2023

Sunny Sky Product LLC, a producer of dispensed beverage solutions offering hot, cold, frozen and beverage-enhancer products for the convenience store and…

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Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions teams with Moii Coffee in Missouri

November 16, 2023

Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions, a micro market and foodservice contractor with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with Moii…

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Kraft Heinz updates executive leadership team

November 15, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Co. has named new members of its executive leadership team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the CEO role beginning…

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Naturals2Go to relocate to Savannah, create 125 jobs

November 15, 2023

Vend Tech International, manufacturer of Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micro markets and gourmet coffee equipment, will relocate its…

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Digital innovation in travel: Is the next frontier airport dining?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Next month, Neil Thompson of HMSHost will share his insights about what future innovations are in store for airports during a keynote presentation at the…

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Challenges drive vending machine evolution as new ‘automated retailers’ spur revenue and profitability

As times and consumer interests change, so, too, have vending machines. The devices have evolved into what some in the industry refer to as automated…

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Aramark lifts Q4, FY 2023 results, beats expectations

November 14, 2023

Aramark Corp. lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year periods, surpassing analyst revenue expectations, according to an earnings…

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Utz Brands taps Kraft Heinz’s Mitchell Arends for supply chain, promotes Clay Devore to EVP

November 14, 2023

Mitchell Arends (Photo: Utz Brands Inc. Utz Brands Inc. has named Mitchell Arends executive vice president, chief integrated supply chain officer…

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JM Smucker creates sweet baked snacks group, names Dan O’Leary VP/GM

November 14, 2023

The J. M. Smucker Co. has created a strategic business area, Sweet Baked Snacks, which includes the Hostess and Voortman brands, and has named Dan O'Leary…

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Sodexo InReach names Cheryl Bravo VP/business development

November 14, 2023

Cheryl Bravo (Photo: LinkedIn Sodexo InReach has named Cheryl Bravo vice president of business development, according to a press release. She brings…

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Tyson Foods reports sliding sales, earnings for Q4, FY 2023

November 13, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. reported falling sales and earnings for Q4 and FY 2023, according to an earnings report.

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The brave new world of fresh food vending

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

Commercial smart fridges, micro markets, an improved food supply chain and other innovations have made it a much easier and more common experience to purchase…

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US Foods to acquire Saladino’s Foodservice

November 13, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp. has agreed to acquire Saladino's Foodservice, a Fresno, California-based foodservice distributor with more than 4,000 customers in…

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Sodexo teams with Bear Robotics to deploy robots in health facilities

November 13, 2023

Sodexo, a Paris-based provider of food, facilities and health services, has teamed with Bear Robotics, the Silicon Valley provider of indoor self-driving…

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Selecta Group ups Q3 2023 profits against sales dip

November 9, 2023

Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services throughout Europe, improved its profitability for Q3 2023 despite a sales…

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US Foods lifts Q3 2023 sales, earnings decline

November 9, 2023

US Foods Corp. reported an earnings loss against higher sales for Q3 2023 compared to the prior year period, according to an earnings release.

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