Foodservice News & Media

Cold brew: The strategic imperative for refreshment services, commercial foodservice

by Rick Davis — CEO, Coffee Equipment Pros

The financial benefits of a high-margin product are evident, but the true value lies in the ability of cold brew to encapsulate the evolving coffee culture…

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Hormel Foods sales, earnings dip for Q4, FY 2023

November 29, 2023

Hormel Foods Corp. reported sales and earnings declines for Q4 and FY 2023, according to an earnings report.

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Tyson opens Virginia plant, creates 400 jobs

November 29, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. has opened a $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Virginia, according to a press release.

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Metz Culinary Management teams with Mashgin on contactless checkout

November 29, 2023

Metz Culinary Management Inc., a Dallas, Pennsylvania-based culinary services provider, has teamed with Mashgin to deliver contactless checkout technology to…

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Sofi Products intros plastic-free, biodgradable hot beverage cups

November 28, 2023

Sofi Products, a Miami-based manufacturer of compostable paper straws and cups, has introduced a 100% plastic-free, biodegradable cup for hot beverages that…

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Burger King’s self service play in airports: An inside look

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Steven MacArthur-Brooks of Burger King will interview HMSHost's Neil Thompson during a keynote presentation at the Self-Service Innovation Summit on Dec. 5 in…

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J & J Snack Foods makes record sales, profits in Q4, FY 2023

November 27, 2023

J & J Snack Foods Corp. reported record sales and profits for both Q4 and FY 2024, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Flowers Foods reports record Q3 2023 sales, suffers loss on legal costs

November 22, 2023

Flowers Food Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, reported record Q3 2023 sales of $1.2 billion but…

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Westrock Coffee lifts Q3 2023 earnings despite sales drop

November 21, 2023

Westrock Coffee Co., a coffee provider to the retail, foodservice, convenience store, travel center and hospitality industries, lifted its Q3 2023 earnings…

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Jones Soda names Jerry Goldner chief growth officer

November 21, 2023

Jerry Goldner (Photo: Jones Soda Co.) Jones Soda Co. has named Jerry Goldner as chief growth officer, bringing more than 30 years of food and…

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Standard AI extends retail platform to cover food, tobacco and beer

November 21, 2023

Standard AI, a San Francisco based provider of AI powered retail self-checkout technology, has extended its Vision platform to include the tobacco, beer and…

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Compass Group PLC boosts FY 2023 results

November 20, 2023

Compass Group PLC, the U.K.-based caterer that owns Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, lifted its 2023 revenue and profit over the prior…

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Energy beverage Yerbaé taps CL Vending, Vistar to expand distribution

November 20, 2023

Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy beverage company, has authorized CL Vending to offer its full range of 16-ounce flavors to 152 markets across…

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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.

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Jones Soda cuts Q3 2023 earnings loss against sales decline

November 17, 2023

Jones Soda Co. improved its loss despite a Q3 2023 sales decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Sunny Sky Products acquires Bevolution Group

November 17, 2023

Sunny Sky Product LLC, a producer of dispensed beverage solutions offering hot, cold, frozen and beverage-enhancer products for the convenience store and…

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Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions teams with Moii Coffee in Missouri

November 16, 2023

Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions, a micro market and foodservice contractor with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with Moii…

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Kraft Heinz updates executive leadership team

November 15, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Co. has named new members of its executive leadership team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the CEO role beginning…

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Naturals2Go to relocate to Savannah, create 125 jobs

November 15, 2023

Vend Tech International, manufacturer of Naturals2Go vending machines, self-checkout micro markets and gourmet coffee equipment, will relocate its…

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Digital innovation in travel: Is the next frontier airport dining?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Next month, Neil Thompson of HMSHost will share his insights about what future innovations are in store for airports during a keynote presentation at the…

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