PepsiCo to acquire Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion

March 11, 2020

PepsiCo, Inc. entered a deal to acquire Rockstar Energy Beverages for $3.85 billion, according to a press release.

Exhibitor registration begins for Atlantic Coast Exposition, themed ‘Rock of ACEs’

March 11, 2020

Exhibitor registration has opened for the 2020 Atlantic Coast Exposition October 8-10 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which will feature the theme, "Rock of…

CoolBreakrooms partners with Goomi for workplace wellness

March 11, 2020

CoolBreakrooms, a provider of breakroom design services, has partnered with Goomi, a provider of on-site wellness and fitness workshops.     "The partnership…

CIBO Express Gourmet Markets to deploy Amazon's Just Walk Out tech

March 11, 2020

Hospitality group OTG will begin deploying Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology in select CIBO Express Gourmet Markets in airport locations next week.

365 Retail Markets Introduces Their Most Versatile Technology to the 365 Connected Campus℠

365 Retail Markets, the global leader in MicroMarket and point-of-sale technology, introduces the 365 PicoMarket to their Connected Campus℠— the smallest, most…

The coronavirus is here; what is your contingency plan?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

No matter what your company’s role is in the foodservice industry, there are serious risks and potential disruptions for every player in our industry on…

Sysco promotes McFadden, Jasper to new executive roles

March 9, 2020

Sysco Corp. has promoted Eve McFadden to senior vice president of legal, general counsel and corporate secretary, after being promoted to vice president and…

Costco customers stocking up on bottled water, other items, due to coronavirus

March 6, 2020

Anyone who has visited Costco Wholesale this week has noticed certain items, such as bottled water and sanitizers, are hard to find, as many shoppers are…

Coronavirus driving consumers to eat out less

March 6, 2020

Many U.S. consumers plan to eat out less on account of the presence of the coronavirus, according to a Techonomic survey conducted with 1,000 consumers from…

'Gourmet' pizza vending machines roll out after $10M funding round

March 6, 2020

A new edition to the pizza vending machine market is being launched this week, this one emphasizing that the machine provides consumers with "truly gourmet…

American QSR customers enter their 'blue mood'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

What do purple food, an illegal South American bean and a funky blue fungus on corn have in common? According to Technomic, they're all proven, promising food…

Report: Foodservice operators seek innovations in flavor variety, packaging, labor-saving solutions

March 4, 2020

Frozen foods are used by foodservice operators of all types. But a Datassential study found operators are hungry for innovation.   "Frozen has a…

NAMA reaffirms its 2020 show in Nashville May 6-8

March 4, 2020

NAMA has reaffirmed that its 2020 NAMA Show will take place, as scheduled, May 6-8 in Nashville, despite concerns about the coronavirus and tornadoes…

Campbell Soup names Valerie Oswalt president of snacks

March 3, 2020

Campbell Soup Co. named Valerie Oswalt as executive vice president and president of Campbell Snacks, effective this March 9. Oswalt will lead the division that…

Fast casual chain Coolgreens expands into fresh food vending

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Looking for a faster and easier way to expand its freshly prepared meals, Coolgreens has found "smart fridge" machines offer a viable self-service option.

Coca-Cola warns about coronavirus impact on its supply chain

February 27, 2020

The Coca-Cola Co. has advised investors about production and export issues for low-calorie beverages and Diet Coke caused by the coronavirus, according to a…

National Restaurant Association report projects 4% industry-wide sales growth this year

February 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association projected 4% restaurant industry sales growth this year across service categories to a total national of a record $89…

Mondelēz International to acquire Give & Go baked goods company

February 26, 2020

Mondelēz International has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a North American provider of fully finished sweet baked goods and owners of…

More competition for us – food halls. What’s a food hall?

by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting

Food halls are the next evolution of those mall-based food courts. You might describe it as a food court on steroids. Convenience service operators cannot…

Cargill to introduce plant-based patties and ground products

February 24, 2020

Cargill will introduce private label plant-based patties and ground products to retailers and restaurants in early April, according to a press release.