Foodservice News & Media

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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Food Express acquires 2 South Carolina companies

September 24, 2025

Food Express, a breakroom services provider, has acquired two Columbia, South Carolina-based companies: Food Service Solutions and Snacktime. The two companies…

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Leanpath prevents 65 million meals from being wasted

September 22, 2025

Leanpath, a company specializing in food waste management for the foodservice and hospitality industries, has exceeded its pledge to prevent 50 million meals…

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The 90s are back: Iconic Candy launches Creme Savers, Bubble Jug at Walmart nationwide

September 22, 2025

Iconic Candy, a company dedicated to reviving classic confections, is expanding its reach with a retail and e-commerce push. The brand announced on Monday the…

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GrubMarket launches AI-powered reporting agent to automate business insights

September 22, 2025

GrubMarket, a leading company in the food supply chain and e-commerce industry, has introduced an AI agent designed to automate business insights for food…

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Mars unveils Halloween pack for people, pets

September 19, 2025

Mars Inc. has introduced a limited-edition Halloween offering called the Mars Tails & Treating Packs, which include both human candy and pet treats…

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Alsies takes a bite out of the ice cream industry with tech patent

September 17, 2025

Alsies, a tech-enabled ice cream truck franchise, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its proprietary technology platform and proximity-based delivery system…

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Goodfellas debuts pizza vending machine in southern Ontario

September 15, 2025

Goodfellas, an Italian restaurant chain, has launched a pilot program for a pizza vending machine in Georgetown, Ontario, according to an Elliot Lake Today…

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United Food Group develops solution for high-volume coffee catering

September 12, 2025

United Food Group, a manufacturer of dry powdered mixes, has introduced a product designed to meet the high demand for coffee in the catering industry…

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Food Express appoints Matt Kilpatrick as president to lead growth

September 12, 2025

Food Express, a provider of breakroom services has appointed Matt Kilpatrick as its next President, according to a press release. The company, an operating…

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Genyouth, PepsiCo partner on Super Schools initiative to boost student health in Bay Area

September 11, 2025

Genyouth, a nonprofit organization focused on student wellness, has launched the "Super Schools" initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a press…

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