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Mad Mobile acquires Sysco's restaurant technology company CAKE
August 10, 2020
Mad Mobile Inc., a mobile platform for restaurants and retailers, has signed an agreement to acquire CAKE, a restaurant technology company based in Silicon…
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Coca-Cola introduces smartphone ordering from Freestyle beverage machines
August 7, 2020
Coca-Cola Freestyle is rolling out its latest technology innovation: contactless self-serve pouring from a smartphone in response to the coronavirus pandemic…
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COVID-19 clips US Foods Q2 sales by 29.2%
August 6, 2020
U.S. Foods Holding Corp. net sales of $4.6 billion for the second quarter decreased 29.2% from the prior year's $6.4 billion, driven largely by the impact of…
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Aramark takes a 46% Q3 revenue hit from COVID-19
August 4, 2020
Aramark posted $2.2 billion in third quarter revenue, down 46.3% year-over-year from the impact of COVID-19 that more than offset modest underlying growth in…
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Demand for Self-Service Kiosks Is Surging
The global interactive kiosk market is estimated to grow to $30.53 billion by 2023.
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Five Star Food Service promotes Richard Kennedy to president/CEO
August 3, 2020
Richard Kennedy Five Star Food Service Inc., a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based convenience services operation, has promoted Richard Kennedy from chief…
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Tyson Foods names Dean Banks CEO
August 3, 2020
Dean Banks Tyson Foods, Inc. named Dean Banks to succeed Noel White as chief executive officer, while he maintains the role of president, as well. The…
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Kraft Heinz cites better-than-expected Q2 despite operating loss
August 3, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Co. welcomed a strong second quarter with $6.64 billion, a 3.8% net sales growth over the prior year's quarter, and 7.4% organic growth versus…
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COVID-19 clips Fresh Del Monte Produce Q2 sales, income
August 3, 2020
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. took a hit from COVID-19 in the second quarter, with sales falling to $1.09 billion versus $1.23 billion last year. Net income…
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Nestle unfazed by COVID-19 in first half 2020, offers cautious guidance
July 30, 2020
Global food and beverage giant Nestlé SA has weathered the COVID-19 setbacks in fighting form and moves into the second half of the year with moderate guidance.
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Compass Group reports slow progress in COVID-19 recovery for Q3
July 30, 2020
Compass Group PLC, the U.K. foodservice provider whose holdings include Compass Group USA and Canteen Vending, reported some progress against the COVID-1…
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J&J Snack Foods swings to Q3 loss from COVID-19
July 28, 2020
J&J Snack Foods Corp., a maker of pretzels, juice bars and baked goods, swung to a fiscal third quarter loss, as customer locations curtailed their…
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McLane names Adzick president of foodservice, promotes Zatina to EVP, CSO
July 28, 2020
Susan Adzick McLane Company Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, announced that Susan Adzick has assumed…
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Sodexo to lay off 319 employees servicing USAA
July 27, 2020
Sodexo, a food and refreshment services provider based in Paris, France, said it will not be providing services at USAA, an insurance and financial services…
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ITC Systems introduces mobile ordering for foodservice
July 23, 2020
ITC Systems has added mobile ordering to its existing suite of foodservice solutions to help users save time and money in ordering their choice of meals from a…
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Self-service kiosk technology has been on the rise for years, across fast food restaurants, in cinemas and entertainment venues, in banks and across retail…
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Compass Group lays off 230 Northwestern dining employees
July 21, 2020
Compass Group has laid off about 230 Northwestern University dining employees who have been furlouged since March, according to a report in The Daily…
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Convenience services posts Q1 growth despite COVID-19
July 20, 2020
The U.S. convenience services industry experienced Q1 growth despite the coronavirus, according to the Convenience Services Industry Impact tool released at…
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Xavier combines self-service with attendants to ensure a safe foodservice operation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The university is betting that self-service in combination with manual staffing will provide a sanitary meal experience for students.
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