Foodservice News & Media
Why pop-up shops are surging during the COVID-19 pandemic
by William Stutzman — Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ventus Global Network Solutions
William Stutzman, vice president, strategic initiatives at Ventus, shares insight on how new new retail and dining formats are offering a smart solution…
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Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'
September 25, 2020
Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…
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General Mills boosts Q1 2021 sales 9% on rising at-home sales driven by COVID-19
September 23, 2020
General Mills Inc.'s stock rose 3.44% in premarket trading after the company's Q1 2021 sales beat expectations and the company raised its dividend, according…
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J&J Snack Foods names Walmart, Coca Cola, Home Depot veteran Ken Plunk as CFO
September 21, 2020
Ken Plunk J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Ken Plunk senior vice president, CFO, effective today, reporting to Daniel Fachner, president…
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Campbell Soup names Pierce VP, chief culture officer
September 18, 2020
Camille Pierce Campbell Soup Co. has named Camille Pierce as vice president and chief culture officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020, according to a press…
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Kraft Heinz to sell cheese business for $3.2 B to Groupe Lactalis
September 15, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for $3.2 billion…
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General Mills plans $37 M expansion for Iowa plant
September 15, 2020
General Mills Inc. plans a $37 million expansion to its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility which produces fruit snacks, cereal and frosting, marking the second…
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Where’s the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?
by George Sarantopoulos — President, Access One ATM
Despite numerous proposals under consideration for a second stimulus bill, the one thing missing is the small and midsize business owner, who doesn't have the…
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NRA to Congress: 'We need aid now'
September 14, 2020
The pandemic has caused nearly one in six U.S. restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) to close either permanently or long-term, and about …
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Aramark teams with Starship Technologies on food delivery robot
September 7, 2020
Aramark has teamed with Starship Technologies to roll out the tech company's robot food-delivery service on Arizona State University's Tempe campus, according…
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Tyson Foods names president for poultry business
September 7, 2020
Donnie King Tyson Foods Inc. has promoted long time company executive Donnie King to president of its poultry business, according to a press release.
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Sodexo closes Tennessee facility, affecting 94 employees
September 4, 2020
Sodexo, the Paris based global foodservice provider, has filed a notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development that it has…
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Campbell Soup beats earnings expectations for Q4, boosted by COVID-19
September 3, 2020
The Campbell Soup Co. delivered higher than expected earnings for the fourth quarter with $0.63 adjusted earnings per share compared to analyst expectations of…
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ICX Summit postponed till June 2021
September 2, 2020
The Interactive Customer Experience Summit has been postponed until June 2, 2021 due to travel restrictions related to COVID-19. The rescheduled event will…
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Tyson Foods considers closing UK processing plant
September 2, 2020
Tyson Foods Inc. is considering discontinuing operations at its Wrexham, U.K. processing facility, according to an email sent to Vending Times. The proposed…
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Sodexo app allows Marines to see menus and nutrition in advance
September 1, 2020
U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune can now see menus and nutrition information nine days in advance thanks to an app introduced by Sodexo, the foodservice provider…
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Is a 'ghost' restaurant right for your business?
by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore
Virtual restaurants offer the advantages of allowing flexiblee menus, a modest financial investment compared to other foodservice options, and more…
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Frito-Lay recalls Lay’s barbecue chips over undeclared ingredients
August 31, 2020
Frito-Lay last week issued a voluntary recall of bags of Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients, according…
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Food and water donations sought for Hurricane Laura victims
August 31, 2020
The Houston Food Bank is accepting food and water donations as it sets up disaster distribution sites for Hurricane Laura victims, according to an abc13.com…
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