Foodservice News & Media

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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Konop Companies celebrates 75th anniversary

August 11, 2021

Konop Companies, a convenience services firm in northeast Wisconsin, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, according to a wbay.com report.

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Sysco posts strong Q4 2021 sales and earnings rebound

August 10, 2021

Sysco Corp. posted sales and earnings gains for the fourth quarter ending July 3, 2021 as the industry rebounds from the 2020 setback, according to a press…

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Aramark rebounds from COVID with strong Q3 2021 results

August 10, 2021

Aramark Corp. posted strong revenue and earnings growth in the third quarter as business activity recovered from the COVID-19 setback in 2020, according to an…

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US Foods reports improved sales, earnings for Q2 2021

August 10, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2021 ending July 3 as markets lifted in-person dining restrictions on…

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Tyson Foods improves Q3 2021 sales, earnings

August 9, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. reported improved sales and earnings for the three months ending July 3, 2021 compared to Q3, 2020, according to a press release.

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Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms, create poultry powerhouse

August 9, 2021

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are forming a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms Inc. for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for…

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Land O’Lakes reports strong Q2 2021, HY results

August 9, 2021

Land O' Lakes Inc., a farmer-owned coop serving the foodservice and retail sectors, reported $4 billion, a 14% gain over last year's second quarter sales, for…

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B&G Foods suffers Q2 2021 sales, earnings declines

August 6, 2021

B&G Foods reported declines in sales and earnings for the second quarter ending July 3, 2021, driven by the impact of pantry loading during the coronavirus…

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Kellogg reports stronger than expected Q2 2021 results

August 5, 2021

The Kellogg Co. announced stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter ending July 3, 2021 and affirmed its full-year financial guidance, according to…

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Fresh Del Monte Produce boosts Q2 2021 sales, earnings

August 4, 2021

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. improved sales and earnings for the Q2, 2021 quarter ending July 2, according to an earnings release.

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Kraft Heinz boosts Q2 2021 income on revenue dip

August 4, 2021

Kraft Heinz net sales decreased 0.5% from $6.65 billion in Q2, 2020 to $6.615 billion for the quarter ending June 26, 2021, including a favorable 2.3% impact…

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Dole closes IPO

August 4, 2021

Dole PLC, a newly-created company formed from the combination of Total Produce PLC and Dole Food Co. Inc., closed its initial public offering of 25 million…

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Quench acquires AquaTechniques

August 3, 2021

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the U.S. and Canada, has acquired AquaTechniques, a provider of…

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