Hershey Chocolate founder's story gets Hollywood movie treatment

June 3, 2025

The early history of the Hershey Company and its founder, Milton Hershey, is set for a big-screen adaptation, with filming currently underway, according to a…

Judge dismisses Flamin' Hot Cheetos invention lawsuit, cites lack of factual support

June 3, 2025

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richard Montañez, who claimed to be the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, against Frito-Lay and its parent…

Kraft Heinz pledges energy efficiency focus despite $170M federal funding cut

June 3, 2025

Kraft Heinz has affirmed its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency projects despite the U.S. Department of Energy rescinding up to $170 million in potential…

Global chocolate market to reach $172.89B by 2030, fueled by AI personalization

June 2, 2025

The global chocolate market is projected to grow from approximately $130.72 billion in 2024 to $172.89 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth…

Breyers launches s'mores frozen treats

June 2, 2025

Breyers has unveiled its Campfire Collection of S'mores frozen treats, featuring Hershey's Milk Chocolate, and introduced the "Breyers S'mores Freezerpit," a…

O's Bubble launches Mochi Boba: Ready-to-eat, no-heat boba

June 2, 2025

O's Bubble, under Orbitel International Group, has launched O's Bubble Mochi Boba (Boba 3.0), which it claims is the industry's first ready-to-eat…

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires Heart of Georgia Vending

May 28, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired Heart of Georgia Vending, a Georgia-based vending services company. The transaction marks the third acquisition for…

Farmer's Fridge to offer fresh meals on select Delta flights from LAX

May 27, 2025

Farmer's Fridge, known for its fresh, machine-vended meals, is partnering with Delta Air Lines to offer a selection of its chef-curated items on select…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Study links taurine, amino acid in energy drinks to leukemia growth

May 23, 2025

A recent study from the University of Rochester's Wilmot Cancer Institute has linked taurine, an amino acid naturally produced by the body and a common…

Expanding unattended retail with Byte Technology

Explore how Byte Technology is revolutionizing unattended retail, opening new markets beyond traditional vending with smart kiosk solutions.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquires key markets from Premium Solutions

May 19, 2025

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has acquired key operating markets from Premium Solutions.

Coca-Cola Consolidated opens $90M Columbus facility

May 16, 2025

Coca-Cola Consolidated has opened a $90 million distribution and warehouse campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Pritzker Hageman investigates Listeria outbreak linked to Fresh & Ready Foods

May 15, 2025

The food safety law firm Pritzker Hageman, P.A., is investigating a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks distributed by…

Beyond the counter: How kiosks are revolutionizing the fast food experience

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Learn how self-service kiosk preference is pushing QSRs and fast casual to prioritize personalized, engaging digital experiences to boost loyalty and revenue.

Coke holds prices steady amid trade war costs

May 2, 2025

Despite rising costs associated with the ongoing trade war, including increased prices for aluminum cans and orange juice, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said the…

J.M. Smucker Co. appoints John Brase president, COO

May 1, 2025

The J.M. Smucker Co., the maker of brands Folgers and Jif, has promoted John Brase to president and chief operating officer, effective April 30, according to a…

Reese's launches white chocolate peanut butter bar in UK

May 1, 2025

Reese's has introduced a Peanut Butter White Bar in the U.K., combining its signature peanut butter filling with a white chocolate flavored coating.

Coffee sales dip clouds Keurig Dr Pepper's Q1 growth

April 30, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper reported a 4.8% increase in overall net sales for the first quarter of 2025, but saw a 3.7% decline in coffee sales, according to a Food…

PepsiCo fast-tracks natural ingredients in snacks

April 30, 2025

PepsiCo will accelerate its transition to natural ingredients across its snack portfolio, including brands like Cheetos and Doritos, according to a News Dakota…