Foodservice News & Media

Mondelēz acquires snack maker Chipita

January 3, 2022

Mondelēz International Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Chipita Global S.A., a provider of snacks and croissants in Central and Eastern Europe, for an…

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Technology, Nestlé Waters' rebranding top Vending Times 10 best read 2021 stories

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Best read technology focused stories in 2021 included artificial intelligence, robotics and amusement and entertainment applications.

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Frito-Lay to invest $100M in fulfillment center in New York town

December 29, 2021

Frito-Lay Inc., a division of PepsiCo Inc., has acquired land in East Fishkill, New York and will invest $100 million in a 150,000-square-foot fulfillment…

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Inspire Brands: Anatomy of a technology transformation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Raghu Sagi of Inspire Brands shared the learnings the organization has uncovered over the last two years and the highlights of its companywide digital…

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General Mills reports Q2 2022 sales gain, earnings decline

December 21, 2021

General Mills Inc. boosted sales by 6% for the second quarter of 2022 against the prior year's second quarter, while earnings declined by 13%, according to an…

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Performance Food Group promotes Craig Hoskins to president and COO

December 21, 2021

Craig Hoskins Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar, the only nationwide wholesale distributor of vending and micro market products, has…

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General Mills promotes Doug Martin to chief brand and disruptive growth officer

December 20, 2021

Doug Martin General Mills Inc. has promoted Doug Martin as chief brand and disruptive growth officer, effective Jan. 3, 2022, according to a press…

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NAMA names Nick Steingart director of state affairs

December 20, 2021

Nick Steingart The National Automatic Merchandising Association has named Nick Steingart as director of state affairs, according to an association…

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Aramark acquires UK caterer Wilson Vale

December 17, 2021

Aramark Corp. has acquired Wilson Vale, a U.K. caterer, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.

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365 Retail Markets acquires catering software provider Spoonfed

December 14, 2021

365 Retail Markets has acquired Spoonfed, a Glasgow-based provider of catering software across the U.S., U.K. and western Europe, for an undisclosed sum…

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E&M Logistics' parent firm acquires Jack & Jill

December 13, 2021

GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc., parent company of E&M Logistics, the exclusive DSD distributor of Nestlé frozen pizza, ice cream for Dreyer's, Häagen-Dazs…

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Kraft Heinz to acquire Just Spices

December 10, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices GmbH for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Just Spices…

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Hormel Foods reports record Q4 results

December 9, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. reported record fourth quarter sales due to the inclusion of the Planters snack nuts business, higher pricing and organic volume growth from…

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Kraft Heinz to combine U.S., Canada businesses

December 9, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. will combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal…

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McCain Foods invests $55 M in Strong Roots

December 9, 2021

McCain Foods has agreed to invest $55 million in Strong Roots, a plant-based frozen food company, to take a minority stake in the business, according to a…

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United Natural Foods boosts Q1 2022 sales, earnings

December 8, 2021

United Natural Foods Inc. improved both sales and earnings for Q1 2022, boosted by inflation and new business, according to an earnings release.

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US lawmakers introduce employee retention and tax credit reinstatement bill

December 8, 2021

U.S. lawmakers have listened to the convenience services industry and have introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act which, if signed into…

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Compass Group to manage Five Star Senior Living dining operations

December 7, 2021

Compass Community Living, a division of Compass Group, will assume management of dining service operations owned by Five Star Senior Living Inc., according to…

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Aramark teams with Starr Restaurant Organization

December 7, 2021

Aramark Corp. has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurant Organization to provide best-in-class hospitality…

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Selecta teams with Swiss food tech firm on fast hot steam kiosk

December 7, 2021

Selecta offers Carogusto's "SiSiSI Qeamer" in its Foodies micro markets. Selecta Group, Europe's leading route based self-service retailer, has…

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