Foodservice News & Media
Shwan’s CEO Smyrnios becomes executive chairman of parent company
October 28, 2020
Dimitrios Smyrnios Dimitrios Smyrnios, CEO of Schwan's Co., has been named executive chairman of CJCJ Food Americas, according to a press release. As…
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Sodexo to cut 2,038 positions due to COVID-19
October 28, 2020
Sodexo, a Paris-based foodservice contractor, plans to cut 2,083 jobs as part of a financial restructuring on account of COVID-19, according to a Reuters…
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JM Smucker to sell Crisco business to B&G Foods for $550 million
October 27, 2020
The J.M. Smucker Co. has agreed to sell its Crisco oils and shortening business to B&G Foods, Inc. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $55…
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Kraft Heinz chief growth officer to step down
October 26, 2020
Nina Barton Nina Barton, chief growth officer at Kraft Heinz, has chosen to leave the company to seek other career opportunities, according to a…
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Nestle boosts 9-month organic sales amid challenging market
October 23, 2020
Nestle SA reported sales for the first nine months decreased by 9.4% from CHF 68.4 billion ($75.47 billion) in 2019 to CHF 61.9 billion ($68.3 billion) in…
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Unilever Q3 sales increase boosted by strong at-home business
October 23, 2020
Unilever, a manufacturer of food and hygiene products with brands such as Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, reported Q3 sales of 12.93 billion euros ($15.2…
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Aramark lays off thousands more due to COVID-19
October 22, 2020
Aramark, one of the world's largest convenience services and contract foodservice providers, has laid off thousands of employees at professional sports…
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Hormel Foods announces 3 appointments, 2 retirements
October 22, 2020
Leslie Lee Hormel Foods Corp. has announced three appointments and two retirements, according to a pair of press releases.
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Chowbotics offers contactless ordering and video interface
October 21, 2020
Chowbotics has unveiled new technological developments for its fresh food robot, Sally, including a mobile app for contactless ordering, in response to…
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Aramark lays off 500 in Kansas City
October 21, 2020
Aramark announced 500 layoffs at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City because of the pandemic, according to a kmbc.com report.
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US Foods names Hancock supply chain chief
October 21, 2020
US Foods Holding Corp. has named Bill Hancock as executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective Nov. 9, 2020, according to a press release.
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Hormel names Lilly SVP/chief compliance officer
October 20, 2020
Pierre Lilly Hormel Foods Corp. named Pierre Lilly as senior vice president and chief compliance officer for the company's worldwide operations…
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Sysco taps CVS exec Sansone as EVP/CCO
October 16, 2020
Judith Sansone Sysco Corp. has named Judith Sansone executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Oct. 26, 2020, according to a…
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Compass Group teams with UK street food provider on menus
October 16, 2020
Compass Group PLC will partner with KERB, a U.K. street food market operator, to offer new menus when events open up again next year, according to a…
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Thinking about expanding into catering? What to consider
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
Many convenience services operators are exploring launching a catering business given constraints in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a…
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Nestle acquires biopharmaceutical company
October 13, 2020
Nestle SA, through its subsidiary, SPN MergerSub, Inc. said it will purchase all of the outstanding common stock of Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., a…
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Johnsonville offering breakfast sausage for foodservice operators
October 13, 2020
Johnsonville is now offering foodservice operators the chance to grow their breakfast sales with the launch of its premium breakfast sausage lineup, according…
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Sodexo teams with Lunchbox, Kiwibot on contactless, autonomous food delivery at University of Denver
October 13, 2020
Sodexo North America, a foodservices contractor, has teamed with Lunchbox, a digital ordering platform, and Kiwibot, a robotic delivery technology provider, to…
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Compass Group introduces mobile app to enable safety walks at customer sites
October 13, 2020
Compass Group PLC, the U.K. based foodservice contractor, has introduced a mobile app to power the firm's digitized Safety Walks program in partnership with…
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Conagra Brands supply chain chief to step down
October 8, 2020
Dave Biegger Dave Biegger, Conagra Brands, Inc. executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, will retire from the organization in May 202…
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