Foodservice News & Media

JM Smucker to build Ohio R&D facility

December 6, 2022

The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Folgers, Dunkin' and other consumer brands, will construct an R&D facility focused on testing new product innovation and…

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PT Holdings rebrands, reorganizes as Parts Town Unlimited

December 6, 2022

PT Holdings, the parent company of Parts Town, a global provider of foodservice equipment parts, residential appliance parts, HVAC parts and related products…

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Second Nature Brands acquires Brownie Brittle

December 6, 2022

Second Nature Brands, a U.S.-based creator of better-for-you snacks controlled by CapVest Partners LLP, has acquired Brownie Brittle, a brownie snack brand…

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Arabica coffee prices dip, but future remains cloudy

December 6, 2022

Coffee prices have declined since August, but the future remains cloudy due to a number of factors, according to a report from The Food Institute.

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Coolgreens, Cash2Bitcoin among execs discussing profitability strategies at SSIS

December 5, 2022

With more sales channels reaching out for the consumer's dollar, convenience services has become more competitive than ever, and operators can no longer count…

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Aramark names Abigail Charpentier to replace retiring Lynn McKee as HR chief

December 5, 2022

Abigail Charpentier, right, will replace retiring Lynn McKee. Lynn McKee, executive vice president for human resources at Aramark Corp., has…

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Congress approves legislation to avert rail strike

December 5, 2022

Congress passed legislation last week to codify a contract with the railroads to avoid a rail strike and supply chain disruptions, according to the National…

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Sodexo reorganizes into 3 geographic zones

December 1, 2022

Sodexo Group has reorganized its on-site services, effective Oct. 1, 2022, with regions and countries consolidated into geographic zones, according to a press…

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Hormel Foods reports record 2022 sales

November 30, 2022

Hormel Foods Corp. finished fiscal 2022 nearly 10% above 2021 despite a Q4 decline caused by a shorter quarter, according to an earnings release. Highlights…

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Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing

November 29, 2022

Harbor Wholesale, a wholesale foodservice distributor based in Lacey, Washington, has acquired Modesto, California-based MTC Distributing Co. for an…

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Don’t miss: Digital transformation and choosing the right technology

November 28, 2022

A host of new technologies — artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and other technologies — offer convenience services operators new tools…

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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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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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Finalists announced for 2022 Self-Service Innovation Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Self-Service Innovation Awards will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Self-Service Innovation Summit.

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Blue Diamond Growers delivers 2nd largest crop in meat pounds in 2022

November 21, 2022

Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned cooperative representing approximately 3,000 California almond growers, delivered its share of the California almond…

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Nestle launches cookie delivery service

November 18, 2022

Nestle has partnered with Nextbite, a delivery brand provider, to sell several of its freshly baked cookies through DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub, according…

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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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Dawn Foods names Hepdogan, Bruketta to executive roles

November 16, 2022

Ahmet Hepdogan Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients distributor Dawn Foods has named Ahmet Hepdogan as vice president of procurement in North…

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