Foodservice News & Media

General Mills promotes Doug Martin to chief brand and disruptive growth officer

December 20, 2021

Doug Martin General Mills Inc. has promoted Doug Martin as chief brand and disruptive growth officer, effective Jan. 3, 2022, according to a press…

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NAMA names Nick Steingart director of state affairs

December 20, 2021

Nick Steingart The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Nick Steingart as director of state affairs, according to an association…

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Aramark acquires UK caterer Wilson Vale

December 17, 2021

Aramark Corp. has acquired Wilson Vale, a U.K. caterer, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.

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365 Retail Markets acquires catering software provider Spoonfed

December 14, 2021

365 Retail Markets has acquired Spoonfed, a Glasgow-based provider of catering software across the U.S., U.K. and western Europe, for an undisclosed sum…

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E&M Logistics' parent firm acquires Jack & Jill

December 13, 2021

GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc., parent company of E&M Logistics, the exclusive DSD distributor of Nestlé frozen pizza, ice cream for Dreyer's, Häagen-Dazs…

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Kraft Heinz to acquire Just Spices

December 10, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices GmbH for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Just Spices…

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Hormel Foods reports record Q4 results

December 9, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. reported record fourth quarter sales due to the inclusion of the Planters snack nuts business, higher pricing and organic volume growth from…

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Kraft Heinz to combine U.S., Canada businesses

December 9, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. will combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal…

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McCain Foods invests $55 M in Strong Roots

December 9, 2021

McCain Foods has agreed to invest $55 million in Strong Roots, a plant-based frozen food company, to take a minority stake in the business, according to a…

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United Natural Foods boosts Q1 2022 sales, earnings

December 8, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. improved both sales and earnings for Q1 2022, boosted by inflation and new business, according to an earnings release.

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US lawmakers introduce employee retention and tax credit reinstatement bill

December 8, 2021

U.S. lawmakers have listened to the convenience services industry and have introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act which, if signed into…

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Compass Group to manage Five Star Senior Living dining operations

December 7, 2021

Compass Community Living, a division of Compass Group, will assume management of dining service operations owned by Five Star Senior Living Inc., according to…

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Aramark teams with Starr Restaurant Organization

December 7, 2021

Aramark Corp. has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurant Organization to provide best-in-class hospitality…

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Selecta teams with Swiss food tech firm on fast hot steam kiosk

December 7, 2021

Selecta offers Carogusto's "SiSiSI Qeamer" in its Foodies micro markets. Selecta Group, Europe's leading route based self-service retailer, has…

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KeHe Distributors to open Arizona distribution center, add 70 jobs

December 7, 2021

KeHe Distributors will host a grand opening for its newest distribution center on Thursday, featuring company officials and a tour of the 500,000-square-foot…

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Sysco to acquire fresh produce distributor/processor

December 6, 2021

Sysco Corp. a global foodservice distribution company, has agreed to acquire The Coastal Companies, a fresh produce distributor and value-added processer, from…

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Why you need to work on, not in your business

by Ray Friedrich

How one mentor taught this vending/foodservice veteran the importance of well documented systems and procedures for every aspect of the business.

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Parts Town parent company acquires Duffy’s AIS

December 3, 2021

PT Holdings LLC, parent company of foodservice equipment parts distributor Parts Town, has added Rochester, New York based Duffy's AIS to its PT Holdings…

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Guest empowerment: How today’s technology makes it happen

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Raghu Sagi, chief information officer at Inspire Brands, will offer an overview of the technology platforms that drive the guest experience across more than…

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Lactalis acquires Kraft Heinz cheese business for $3.3B

November 30, 2021

Lactalis Group has acquired Kraft Heinz's natural cheese business for $3.3 billion and launched a Chicago office with 100 former Kraft Heinz employees…

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