Foodservice News & Media

J&J Snack Foods taps McCormick’s Bjoern Leyser for sales

September 20, 2021

Bjoern Leyser J&J Snack Foods Corp. has named Bjoern Leyser senior vice president of sales for retail, foodservice and bakery, according to a…

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Little Debbie recall doesn’t include vending

September 15, 2021

McKee Foods has recalled 25 cases of Little Debbie Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bites Sandwich Cookies because they may contain undeclared pecans, according to a…

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UNFI promotes Steve Dietz to chief customer officer

September 13, 2021

Steve Dietz United Natural Foods Inc. promoted Steve Dietz from president of the Pacific region to the newly created role of chief customer officer…

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GS Foods Group acquires C&C Produce

September 10, 2021

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

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Kraft Heinz promotes Abby Blunt to strategic advisor

September 9, 2021

Abby Blunt The Kraft Heinz Co. has promoted Abby Blunt from the global government affairs team to strategic advisor for environmental, social and…

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Feds expand Economic Injury Disaster Loan cap, usage options

September 9, 2021

The White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration have overhauled the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, increasing the loan cap and expanding…

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Aramark introduces contactless ordering at NFL stadiums

September 8, 2021

Aramark Corp., a food and beverage partner of 10 NFL teams, is introducing state-of-the-art ordering methods to enhance the game day experience, including…

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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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