Foodservice News & Media

PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more

August 3, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…

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Nestle boosts first half sales and earnings

August 2, 2021

Nestlé total sales rose 1.5% from CHF 41.3 billion ($45.64 billion) in the first six months of 2020 to CHF 41.8 billion ($46.19) for the first six months of…

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Compass Group posts Q3 2021 36.4% organic revenue gain

July 30, 2021

Compass Group PLC, the parent company of Compass Group North America and Canteen Vending Services, reported third quarter organic revenue grew by 36.4%…

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Dole merges with Total Produce, announces IPO

July 30, 2021

Dole PLC, a newly created company formed from the combination of Total Produce PLC, an Ireland-based produce company, and Dole Food Co. Inc., announced the…

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United Natural Foods taps Coca-Cola veteran Douglas as CEO

July 29, 2021

J. Alexander Miller Douglas United Natural Foods Inc. named J. Alexander (Sandy) Miller Douglas chief executive officer and a member of its board of…

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Sodexo seeks new CEO to meet post-COVID challenges

July 28, 2021

Sodexo, the Paris based global foodservice contractor, is seeking a new CEO to strengthen its competitiveness and accelerate its transformation while…

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Mondelez reports Q2 2021 sales, earnings growth

July 28, 2021

Mondelez International Inc. posted positive results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, as net revenues rose 12.4% from $5.91 billion in Q2, 2020 to…

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Capitol Coffee to distribute S&D Coffee and Tea

July 27, 2021

Capitol Coffee, a roaster and coffee service provider serving the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia and northern Georgia, has signed a distribution agreement…

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J&J Snack Foods boosts Q3 2021 sales, earnings

July 27, 2021

Sales for J&J Snack Foods Corp. increased 51% from $214.6 million in last year's third quarter to $324.3 million for the quarter ending June 26, 2021…

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Diversification key to success for independent convenience services market leader

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Scott Halloran, CEO of Trolley House Refreshments in Richmond, Virginia, was able to sustain much of his foodservice business by expanding into a virtual…

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10 robots automating restaurant operations

by Chen Feller

The automation revolution has begun in the restaurant industry.

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Vistar teams with Emerald Brand on sustainable products for colleges

July 20, 2021

Vistar, a nationwide distributor of vending, micro market and foodservice products, has teamed with Emerald Brand to provide Emerald brand sustainable…

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Amcon Distributing boosts Q3 2021 sales, earnings

July 19, 2021

Amcon Distributing Co. an Omaha, Nebraska-based consumer products company, reported sales rose from $396.8 million in Q3 2020 to $438.3 million in the three…

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Time to add a physical restaurant? 9 start-up costs to consider

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A number of convenience operators have expanded their business by opening a physical restaurant. Before making this investment, an operator needs to know the…

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Nestle to close Ontario plant

July 19, 2021

Nestle will close a southeastern Ontario plant and relocate the work to U.S. sites, citing a "highly competitive" market, according to a grainews.com report.

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Sodexo acquires Foodee restaurant meal planning/delivery service

July 15, 2021

Sodexo, the Paris-based foodservice contractor, has acquired Foodee, a Vancouver-based restaurant aggregator that allows restaurants to plan, build and deliver…

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Aspire Bakeries to expand production for Otis Spunkmeyer brand

July 15, 2021

Aspire Bakeries will expand its Newark, California, bakery with the addition of a frozen cookie dough line for its Otis Spunkmeyer cookies in the foodservice…

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US Foods names Tonnison EVP/chief information/digital officer

July 14, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. has named John Tonnison as executive vice president, chief information and digital officer, according to a press release. He will…

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Conagra Brands boosts Q4 2021 income on 16.7% sales drop

July 13, 2021

Conagra Brands Inc.'s net sales fell 16.7% from $3.29 billion for the Q4 2020 to $2.74 billion for the quarter ending May 30, 2021, while organic net sales…

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Coca-Cola Zero Sugar unveils new recipe, packaging

July 13, 2021

The Coca-Cola Co. has introduced a new recipe and packaging for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, according to a press release.

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