Foodservice News & Media

Campbell taps Family Dollar’s Charles Nevin, promotes Mike Pierson

November 9, 2021

Charles Nevin Campbell Soup Co. has named Charles Nevin as chief customer officer, meals and beverages, effective Nov. 29, 2021, according to a press…

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Tech24 acquires Commercial Kitchens

November 8, 2021

Tech24, a provider of repair and maintenance services for foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment, backed by HCI Equity Partners, has acquired Commercial…

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US Foods improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings

November 8, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. lifted both its sales and income for the 2021 third quarter ending Oct. 2, 2021, according to a press release.

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Hormel Foods promotes Wendy Watkins to SVP/corporate communications

November 4, 2021

Wendy Watkins Hormel Foods Corp. has promoted Wendy Watkins from vice president of corporate communications to the new post of senior vice president…

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Mondelez International raises 2021 expectations on strong Q3 2021 results

November 3, 2021

Mondelez International Inc. reported improved earnings and revenue for Q3, 2021 and raised its expectations for fiscal 2021, according to an earnings release.

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Sodexo names CEO of US healthcare

November 2, 2021

Stuart Winters Sodexo, a provider of food services and facilities management, has appointed Stuart Winters as CEO for the U.S. healthcare division to…

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PT Holdings acquires K&D Factory Service, Pine Tree Food Equipment

November 2, 2021

PT Holdings, LLC, has acquired K&D Factory Service and Pine Tree Food Equipment for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. PT Holdings focuses…

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GS Foods acquires Thurston Foods

November 2, 2021

GS Foods Group, Inc., a food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital LLC and A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Thurston Foods Inc., a…

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Hormel Foods announces EVP/CFO change

October 29, 2021

Jim Sheehan plans to retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer after 43 years with Hormel Foods Corp., according to a press release.

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Tyson Foods to build $355 M Kentucky plant, add 450 jobs

October 29, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $355 million to build a bacon plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, according to a press release. The project is part of Tyson's…

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Kraft Heinz lifts Q3 2021 earnings on sales decline

October 27, 2021

The Kraft Heinz Co. reported earnings gains on declining sales for the third quarter of 2021, which reflected growth in organic net sales on top of…

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Sodexo improves earnings on 2021 sales decline

October 27, 2021

Sodexo reported a nearly 10% one-year decline in sales in fiscal 2021, but managed to improve earnings for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, according to an…

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KIND promotes Russell Stokes to North America CEO

October 21, 2021

Russell Stokes KIND Healthy Snacks has promoted Russell Stokes from chief growth officer to CEO of KIND North America,. reporting to Juan Martin…

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Nestle boosts sales 2.2% for 2021’s 9 months

October 20, 2021

Nestle SA reported a 2.2% sales gain for the firsts nine months of 2021, driven mostly by coffee sales, according to a financial report.

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Want to join the food vending revolution? Don’t miss this panel

October 20, 2021

Consumers no longer shun the thought of going to a vending machine for a meal, thanks to improved food vending technology.

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Can you lead?

by Ray Friedrich

Just being able to motivate people isn't enough — leaders need to be empathetic and connect with people to be successful. A veteran vending/foodservice leader…

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GS Foods opens Missouri distribution facility

October 14, 2021

GS Foods Group Inc. recently opened a distribution facility in Wright City, Missouri, according to a press release. The facility will serve school districts…

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Aramark names Kim Scott president/CEO of uniform services

October 11, 2021

Kim Scott Aramark CEO John Zillmer announced today the appointment of Kim Scott as president and CEO of Aramark Uniform Services, effective…

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KeHe Distributors to open distribution center in Arizona, add 270 jobs

October 8, 2021

KeHe Distributors will introduce its 16th distribution center this October in Goodyear, Arizona, according to a press release. The center will support more…

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Tyson to expand Mississippi plant, add 50 jobs

October 7, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $61 million in its Vicksburg, Mississippi plant, creating about 50 jobs in addition to the existing 500 employees, according to a…

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