Foodservice News & Media

Aramark to debut mobile 'smart store' at Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 6, 2022

On Saturday, Aramark Sports + Entertainment and Capital One Arena will bring the latest in foodservice innovation to fans during the Stanley Cup Playoffs with…

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Conagra taps McDonald’s Lucy Brady to head snacks, grocery

May 4, 2022

Lucy Brady Conagra Brands Inc. has named Lucy Brady as president of grocery and snacks, effective June 15, 2022, according to a press release.

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What will retail’s future look like?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of experts at the NAMA show sought to unpack changing consumer work habits and how traditional service industries can reposition themselves to meet…

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ICX Association announces finalists for Elevate Awards

by Morgan Petty — Executive Director, ICX Association

The finalists for this year's Elevate Awards feature innovators in kiosks, customer experience, omnichannel experience and more.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Kellogg challenges UK food advertising restrictions

April 27, 2022

Kellogg has taken the U.K. government to court over a policy to restrict marketing products high in fat, salt and sugar, according to a Yahoo News report.

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Kraft Heinz lifts Q1 2022 earnings, adjusts outlook

April 27, 2022

The Kraft Heinz Co. improved its earning on a sales decline for Q1 2022 and raised its full year outlook, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Unattended retail explodes in response to consumer acceptance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A host of technologies and service concepts have come on the scene as of late. What entities will service the rising number of unattended retail sites?

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PepsiCo boosts Q1 2022 sales, earnings

April 26, 2022

PepsiCo Inc. reported improved revenue and earnings for Q1 2022 over the prior year's first quarter and raised its 2022 guidance, according to an earnings…

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Mondelez to acquire Grupo Bimbo's confectionery business for $1.3B

April 25, 2022

Mondelēz International has agreed to acquire Grupo Bimbo's confectionery business, Ricolino, for approximately $1.3 billion, according to a press release.

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Coca-Cola boosts Q1 2022 sales, earnings

April 25, 2022

The Coca-Cola Co. surpassed revenue estimates for Q1 2022 with a 16% revenue gain over Q1 2021, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

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Performance Food Group intros solar powered refrigeration trailers in California

April 25, 2022

Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide convenience services wholesale product distributor, has introduced 10 net-zero emission…

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Compass/Chartwells names VP/ambassador community relations

April 22, 2022

Kelsey Harmon Finn Compass Group and Chartwells Higher Education has named Kelsey Harmon Finn as vice president of ambassador community relations…

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US Foods lifts Q1 2022 sales, earnings

April 21, 2022

US Foods Holding Corp. delivered strong Q1 2022 results and reaffirmed its outlook for fiscal 2022, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Amcon Distributing reports Q2 2022 sales, earnings gain

April 19, 2022

Amcon Distributing Co., an Omaha, Nebraska based consumer products company, reported sales rose from $378.5 million for Q2 2021 to $391.8 million for the…

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Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment

April 18, 2022

Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…

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