Foodservice News & Media
Minnesota considers beverage container recycling
April 18, 2023
Legislators in Minnesota recently introduced a bill to establish a beverage container deposit/refund program, according to the NAMA weekly legislative wrap-up.
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Mashgin self-checkout technology integrates with PDI’s retail software
April 17, 2023
Mashgin, a provider of a touchless self-checkout system, has integrated its technology with PDI Technologies' accounting and reporting software, according to a…
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Evan Jarecki becomes Gimme CEO, succeeds Cory Hewett
April 14, 2023
Evan Jarecki Evan Jarecki, co-founder of Gimme, an inventory management provider for the foodservice industry, will assume the CEO role as Cory…
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Campbell Soup’s Dale Morrison passes
April 14, 2023
Dale Morrison, former president and CEO of Campbell Soup Co., recently passed away at the age of 74 in Naples, Florida.
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Novolex intros wrap for grab-and-go hot sandwiches
April 12, 2023
Novolex, a provider of packaging products for foodservice, has introduced Power Prep wrap for grab-and-go hot sandwiches and other freshly-made foods…
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PizzaForno opening on NASA campus
April 12, 2023
The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.
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Self-serve can top removal tool Draft Top launches crowd funding campaign
April 11, 2023
Draft Top Inc. has launched a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for its self-serve, countertop, can top removal tool, according to a press release.
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Ghost kitchens for virtual food brands: an added foodservice revenue stream
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand their delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez…
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Nestle acquires major stake in Yfood
April 7, 2023
Nestle SA has acquired a 49.95% stake in Yfood, a direct-to-consumer food startup that provides meal replacement beverages, powders and nutrition bars…
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Sodexo lifts half-year results on pandemic recovery
April 6, 2023
Sodexo, a Paris-based provider of food and convenience services, lifted its 2023 half year revenue and profit boosted by its post-COVID recovery, according to…
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Conagra Brands lifts Q3 2023 results supported by pricing action
April 5, 2023
Conagra Brands Inc. lifted its Q3 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year period, boosted largely by pricing action, according to an earnings report.
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In Memoriam: Thank you for your service, Tim Sanford
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Tim Sanford, who recently passed away, was not only an industry journalist but a true industry historian.
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Aramark Sports+ Entertainment to feature self-checkout technology at MLB stadiums
April 4, 2023
Aramark Sports + Entertainment, a hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball stadiums, will welcome fans back to ballparks with state-of-the-art…
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Mars to acquire veterinary diagnostic company for $1.3B
April 3, 2023
Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Heska, a provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, for $120 per share, according to a press release.
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Coffee outlook: Demand strong amidst faltering consumer confidence
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Consumers still want to spend money on coffee, but some product preferences are changing and external macroeconomic factors are concerning.
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Sysco names Kenny Cheung CFO, promotes Neil Russell to new role
March 28, 2023
Neil Russell Sysco Corp. has named Kenny Cheung as chief financial officer, effective April 17, 2023, while Neil Russell, who has served as interim…
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US Foods names Iacobucci SVP/field operations/CCO
March 24, 2023
Andrew Iacobucci US Foods Holding Corp. has promoted Andrew Iacobucci from chief transition officer to senior executive vice president, field…
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Mars Wrigley names India GM
March 23, 2023
Kalpesh Parmar Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., promoted Kalpesh Parmar from general manager of Mars Wrigley India to general manager for Mars…
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General Mills raises 2023 expectations on Q3 sales gain and earnings dip
March 23, 2023
General Mills Inc. upgraded its 2023 expectations after posting a 13% Q3 2023 sales boost despite a 16% earnings dip, according to an earnings report.
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Study examines coffee's impact on heart rhythm
March 23, 2023
Consumption of caffeinated coffee did not result in increased episodes of premature atrial contractions, according to a study reported in the New England…
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