McLane names first vp/retailfoodservice

July 4, 2023

Jon Cox McLane Co. Inc. has named its first vice president of retail foodservice, Jon Cox, who brings more than 25 years of leadership experience…

Westrock Coffee secures $75M in investment funding

June 30, 2023

Westrock Coffee Co., a coffee provider to the retail, foodservice, convenience store, travel center and hospitality industries, has entered into definitive…

Tech24 acquires Harris Warren Commercial Kitchen Service

June 29, 2023

Tech24, a provider of commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance, has acquired Harris Warren Commercial Kitchen Service, a provider of repair…

General Mills boosts Q4, FY 2023 sales, earnings slide

June 28, 2023

General Mills Inc. lifted its sales for Q4 and full year 2023, boosted by pricing, while earnings took a hit, according to a press release. Highlights include:

Otis Spunkmeyer debuts individually wrapped brownie, cookies

June 28, 2023

Otis Spunkmeyer has introduced a 3-ounce, individually wrapped brownie for vending, convenience stores, in-store bakeries and foodservice operators, according…

Quality Custom Distribution relocates to larger Southwest distribution centers

June 27, 2023

Frisco, Texas-based Quality Custom Distribution, a Golden State Foods company, has expanded operations in the Southwest U.S. market with two relocations to…

BradyIFS acquires Mid-Atlantic foodservice distributor

June 27, 2023

BradyIFS, a Las Vegas based foodservice distributor, has acquired FPC Distribution Inc., a foodservice, dry goods and jan/san distributor serving Maryland and…

Sysco to acquire Midwest produce, grab-and-go distributor

June 26, 2023

Sysco Corp.'s specialty produce company, FreshPoint, has agreed to acquire BIX Produce, a distributor of produce and fresh cut products based in Little Canada…

Upgrading your micro market business: Top fridges, freezers for optimal performance

Guaranteeing the safe and dependable storage of perishable goods and health or medical supplies enables a more stable and efficient supply chain, minimizes…

NAMA opposes Massachusetts plastics package bill

June 26, 2023

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has testified against a proposed Massachusetts bill that regulates plastics packages, according to a NAMA…

Nestle to close New Jersey coffee plant, cut 227 jobs

June 23, 2023

Nestle will close its Freehold, New Jersey instant coffee factory in November, impacting 227 jobs, according to a Freehold Patch report.

University of Maine taps Infor POS for foodservice

June 22, 2023

The University of Maine in Orono has decided to implement Infor Point of Sale for its dining operation, according to a press release.

UNFI consolidates regions, will lay off 150

June 21, 2023

United Natural Foods Inc. has consolidated its operating regions and will eliminate about 150 positions, according to a press release.

PepsiCo Beverages North America breaks ground on Colorado distribution facility

June 21, 2023

PepsiCo Beverages North America recently broke ground for a 115,000-square-foot distribution facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with completion expected…

Portland Business Journal ranks Royal ReFresh Oregon’s 50th fastest growing private firm

June 20, 2023

The Portland Business Journal has ranked Royal ReFresh as Oregon's 50th fastest-growing private company on its Top 100 list, according to a press release.

Coca-Cola names head of generative AI

June 19, 2023

Pratik Thakar The Coca-Cola Co. has promoted Pratik Thakar from head of global creative strategy and content to global head of generative AI…

Conagra Brands recalls frozen beef shepherd’s pie

June 19, 2023

Conagra Brands Inc. has recalled approximately 2,717 pounds of frozen beef shepherd's pie products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials…

UK perspective: Resilience amidst a challenging environment

The positive stats revealed by the AVA census provide assurance that convenience services will continue to weather the tough climate and also yield further…

Unilever to acquire Greek frozen yogurt brand Yasso

June 16, 2023

Unilever PLC has agreed to acquire Yasso Holdings Inc., a frozen Greek yogurt brand in the U.S., for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.

Tyson Foods to lay off 228 in Illinois

June 15, 2023

Tyson Foods Inc. plans to lay off 228 corporate employees in Illinois who chose not to relocate to its Arkansas headquarters, according to a Reuters report.