Foodservice News & Media
Scotiabank Arena adds Amazon-powered self-checkouts for Leafs, Raptors fans
October 31, 2025
Fans attending Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors games at Scotiabank Arena will now have more ways to skip concession lines thanks to new food and drink…
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Leanpath launches touchless AI floor scale for automated food waste tracking
October 30, 2025
Leanpath has introduced a next-generation AI-powered floor scale that enables fully touchless food waste tracking for high-volume kitchens, expanding the…
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10 reasons to attend ARKI 2025 in Tampa
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Summit, ARKI brings together operators, brands and technology leaders for three days of learning, networking and…
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Quest Nutrition introduces high-protein chocolate frosted donuts
October 28, 2025
Quest Nutrition, part of The Simply Good Foods Co., has launched its first-ever donuts with the debut of Quest Bake Shop Chocolate Frosted Donuts, offering 1…
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Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.
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Planters reintroduces Special Reserve peanuts for National Nut Day
October 22, 2025
The Planters brand is marking National Nut Day with the return of its limited-edition Special Reserve peanuts, according to a press release.
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PepsiCo launches first Global Farmer Awards recognizing agricultural leadership
October 17, 2025
PepsiCo has launched its first Global Farmer Awards, honoring farmers, families and advisors from across its global supply chain for achievements in…
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Cyngn deploys autonomous DriveMod Tugger with G&J Pepsi
October 15, 2025
Cyngn has deployed its DriveMod Tugger at G&J Pepsi, the largest independent Pepsi bottler in the United States, expanding its autonomous vehicle…
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Global wellness food market to double by 2032, fueling functional vending growth
October 15, 2025
The global health and wellness food market is expected to grow from $938.6 billion in 2023 to $2.17 trillion by 2032, driven by rising demand for nutritious…
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NxLite raises $9.2M to expand production of energy-control window coatings
October 14, 2025
NxLite has secured $9.2 million in Series A funding to scale production of its proprietary low-emissivity and solar-control coatings for glass, acrylic and…
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PepsiCo names Steve Schmitt as chief financial officer
October 10, 2025
PepsiCo has appointed Steve Schmitt as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Nov. 10, succeeding Jamie Caulfield, who will retire next…
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Miss Vickie’s launches Italian-inspired Ristoranti Series with Canadian chefs
October 10, 2025
PepsiCo Canada has introduced the Miss Vickie's Ristoranti Series, a limited-time collection of kettle-cooked chips inspired by dishes from acclaimed Italian…
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KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken
October 9, 2025
KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…
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Shaquille O’Neal celebrates Shaq-A-Licious ride, candy launch in Hershey
October 8, 2025
Shaquille O'Neal brought his Shaq-A-Licious brand to Hershey this week, surprising students at Milton Hershey School and visiting Hersheypark to celebrate the…
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Airheads introduces ‘Decoy Boy,’ a trick-or-treating robot for adults
October 8, 2025
Airheads has unveiled Decoy Boy, a battery-powered robot designed to let adults join the Halloween fun by serving as a stand-in trick-or-treater, according to…
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Uncrustables launches higher protein PB&J sandwiches with 12 grams of protein
October 3, 2025
Smucker's Uncrustables brand has introduced two frozen sandwiches designed for busy mornings, each with 12 grams of protein, the highest in its lineup and…
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Easy Ice expands into Arkansas with Precision Ice acquisition
October 2, 2025
Easy Ice has acquired Precision Ice Company of Little Rock, Arkansas, extending its commercial ice services into the state for the first time.
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Otis Spunkmeyer brings back Pink Cookie to support breast cancer research
October 2, 2025
Otis Spunkmeyer has reintroduced its Sweet Discovery Double Chocolate Cookie with Pink Gems for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pledging $1 per case sold in…
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Createa introduces ‘Mighty Mango’ concept drink with creatine, mental energy focus
October 1, 2025
A coalition of nutrition and packaging companies has developed Createa Mighty Mango, a 12-ounce ready-to-drink concept beverage formulated with creatine and…
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California Pizza Kitchen, Farmer’s Fridge team up to bring iconic salad to vending machines
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
California Pizza Kitchen’s iconic BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is debuting in nearly 2,000 Farmer’s Fridge machines, highlighting vending’s role in bringing…
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