Foodservice News & Media

Flowers Foods names Penny Patterson-Smith its first CIO

August 18, 2023

Penny Patterson-Smith Flowers Foods Inc. has promoted Penny Patterson-Smith from senior vice president of cake brands to chief innovation officer, a…

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Tyson explores selling China business

August 17, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. is considering the sale of its China business, according to a Yahoo Finance report, sourcing individuals with knowledge of the matter.

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US Foods builds Illinois distribution center

August 16, 2023

US Foods Holding Corp. recently broke ground on a 310,000-square-foot distribution facility in Aurora, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, according to a report in The…

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Performance Food Group reports solid Q4, FY 2023 results

August 16, 2023

Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, lifted its Q4 and FY 2023 results boosted by price…

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Bridgford Foods to expand North Carolina facility

August 15, 2023

Bridgford Foods Corp., a manufacturer of shelf stable sandwich items and meats that serves the convenience services industry, will invest $2.09 million to…

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NAMA names Bill Meierling SVP/external affairs

August 15, 2023

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named veteran public affairs leader Bill Meierling as its senior vice president of external affairs…

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Industry loses Aramark's John Orobono

August 14, 2023

John Orobono John Orobono, a longtime Aramark executive, passed away at his home, according to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was 72 and…

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Kraft Heinz names Carlos Abrams-Rivera CEO

August 14, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Co. has named Carlos Abrams-Rivera as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Until then, Abrams-Rivera will…

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Illinois to clamp down on single-use plastics

August 14, 2023

Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has signed a law requiring state agencies to reduce the use of single-use plastics by 50% on or before 2031 and by 75% on or…

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Flowers Foods reports record Q2 2023 results

August 11, 2023

Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's, Tastykake, Nature's Own and other consumer brands, reported record Q2 sales for 2023 against the prior…

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Smart Soda Holdings teams with Consolidated Services Group on hydration solution

August 11, 2023

Smart Soda Holdings Inc., a provider of wellness beverage technology, has teamed with Consolidated Services Group, a foodservice coffee trader serving…

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Coffee Equipment Pros launches roasting equipment marketplace

August 11, 2023

Coffee Equipment Pros recently launched of a marketplace catering to the needs of coffee roasting professionals, according to a press release. The platform…

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Utz Brands reports mixed Q2 2023 results, beats expectations

August 10, 2023

Utz Brands Inc. lifted its Q2 2023 sales but suffered an earnings dip, according to an earnings release, but surpassed analyst expectations. Highlights include:

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US Foods lifts Q2 2023 sales, earnings

August 10, 2023

US Foods Inc. lifted its sales and income for Q2 2023 against the prior year's quarter, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Tech 2 Success taps Vagabond's Juan Jorquera

August 10, 2023

Juan Jorquera Tech 2 Success, an IT solutions provider in North America, has named Juan Jorquera business development manager. He joins the Tech …

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Jones Soda reduces Q2 2023 loss against revenue decline

August 10, 2023

Jones Soda Co. was able to improve its Q2 2023 loss over the prior year period despite a revenue decline, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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Modern vending makes the grade at SUNY campus

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Following the COVID shutdown, the SUNY-Delhi foodservice auxiliary could not reopen the campus convenience store to offer food in the late evening. Vending…

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Tech24 acquires Pronto Repairs

August 9, 2023

Tech24, a national provider of commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has acquired Pronto Repairs, a provider of foodservice and commercial…

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TriMark USA names Tom Wienclaw CEO

August 9, 2023

Tom Wienclaw TriMark USA LLC, a provider of equipment, design services and supplies to the foodservice industry, has promoted Tom Wienclaw from…

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Aramark delivers strong Q3 2023 results, beats expectations

August 8, 2023

Aramark Corp. delivered sales and earnings gains for Q2 2023 against the prior year period, driven in part by pricing action and new business growth, according…

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