Foodservice News & Media

Sysco to acquire UK's Medina Foodservice

September 7, 2021

Sysco Corp., s foodservice distribution company, will acquire Medina Foodservice in the U.K. for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release.

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Brazil frost drives sugar prices to 4-year highs

September 3, 2021

Sugar prices jumped to four-year highs after a Brazil frost diminished the cane crop in the world's largest producer, causing hedge funds to drive the market's…

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Hormel Foods reports record sales for Q3 2021

September 2, 2021

Hormel Foods Corp. delivered all-time record sales during the third quarter ending July 25, 2021, as net sales rose 20% from $2.38 billion in Q3, 2020 to $2.8…

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Performance Food Group completes Core-Mark acquisition

September 2, 2021

Performance Food Group Co. has completed the acquisition of Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc., creating a convenience business within PFG's Vistar segment that…

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Campbell Soup boosts earnings on sales decline for Q4, FY 2021

September 1, 2021

The Campbell Soup Co. managed to improve earnings for Q4 and FY 2021 despite declining sales, according to an earnings release.

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Private capital firms invest in Monogram Foods

August 31, 2021

Pritzker Private Capital has acquired an unspecified stake in Monogram Foods, a manufacturer of U.S. food brands that has long been active in the convenience…

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Tyson Foods to build Virginia plant, hire 400

August 30, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. will invest $300 million to build a production plant in Danville, Virginia, according to a press release. The facility is expected to create…

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Foodservice labor crisis not a temporary challenge

August 27, 2021

The ongoing labor shortage in the restaurant and foodservice industries is likely not temporary and the big issue for employees is attaining a work-life…

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Conagra Brands promotes Ian Roberts to VP/GM for foodservice

August 27, 2021

Ian Roberts Conagra Brands Inc. promoted Ian Roberts from vice president and general manager for the company's Canadian business to vice president and…

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Sodexo teams with tech company to test robotic chef at US universities

August 26, 2021

Sodexo has partnered with SavorEat, an Israel based food tech provider, to commercialize the company's robot chef at universities in the U.S., according to an…

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SJW Robotics to introduce fully autonomous restaurant

August 25, 2021

SJW Robotics, a Toronto-based food tech company, will introduce a fully autonomous robotic restaurant with zero on-site employees according to a press release.

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop expands to Texas with franchise deal

August 25, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling chain based on the historic Automat concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to make the brand's first appearance in…

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Golden State Foods names Justin Vannoy corporate VP

August 25, 2021

Justin Vannoy Golden State Foods, a foodservice distributor, has named Justin Vannoy as corporate vice president and president, liquid products North…

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Cargill to acquire Singapore chocolate maker

August 24, 2021

Cargill Inc., a global food manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Aalst Chocolate Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based chocolate manufacturer, for an undisclosed sum…

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Surging self-service innovation responds to technologically empowered consumers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The 2021 NAMA Show in New Orleans hosted a wealth of education sessions and a trade show showcasing extensive innovations.

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Continental Services offers alcohol management for customer locations

August 23, 2021

Continental Services, Michigan's largest vending and food management company, has partnered with SOBR Safe Inc., a provider of alcohol management services, to…

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Performance Food Group boosts sales, earnings for Q4 and FY 2021

August 20, 2021

Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar, the nationwide vend product wholesale distributor, reported sales and earnings gains for both the fourth quarter…

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How a shifting retail landscape challenges convenience services

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of industry veterans tackled this question head on during a session at the NAMA show Wednesday in New Orleans: 'The future of convenience services: Are…

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9 tips for successful delivery drivers

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

As food delivery has become more popular with consumers, delivery drivers are in high demand. Following are nine suggestions for succeeding in this expanding…

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Sodexo teams with Kiwibot to provide robot food delivery to U.S. colleges

August 12, 2021

Sodexo has partnered with Kiwibot, a robotic last-mile delivery company, to deliver meals at three campuses this month: New Mexico State University, Loyola…

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