Foodservice News & Media

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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GoTab integrates with 7shifts to improve restaurant operations

October 7, 2020

GoTab,Inc. the mobile POS and contactless ordering and payment platform for restaurants and hospitality operators, is now integrating with 7shifts, a labor…

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Report: General Mills considering divesting Yoplait

October 7, 2020

General Mills Inc. is considering the sale of Yoplait, according to a report from L'Agefi, a financial newspaper in France. Morgan Stanley is assisting General…

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Miso Robotics introduces Flippy robotic kitchen assistant

October 6, 2020

Miso Robotics has announced commercial availability of the Flippy Robot-on-a-Rail, a zero-footprint, intelligent robotic kitchen assistant for commercial…

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Your prospect demographics have changed, so requalify!

by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.

Your customer prospect list should always be a living document, but right now, more than ever, it needs a check-up. The companies that are back at work must be…

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Kraft Heinz inks distribution pact with plant based product supplier

October 5, 2020

Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc., a provider of natural, plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, has entered into a distributorship…

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Compass Group names digital director for Asia Pacific

October 2, 2020

Claudine Oglivie Claudine Ogilvie has joined Compass Group PLC as the Asia Pacific digital and innovation director, according to an itnews.com report.

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Sysco taps Arla’s Ørting for global foodservice operations

October 1, 2020

Tim Ørting Sysco Corp. has named Tim Ørting as the executive vice president and president, foodservice operations international, effective Jan. 4…

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Cascades introduces recyclable food tray

September 30, 2020

Cascades, a provider of eco-friendly recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, has launched its 100% recycled and recyclable thermoformed cardboard tray…

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United Natural Foods Q4 earnings beat projections

September 29, 2020

United Natural Foods' non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.06 beat expectations by 34 cents for the fourth quarter ending Aug. 1, 2020, according to Seeking…

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Coca-Cola teams with Molson Coors on hard seltzer

September 29, 2020

Molson Coors Beverage Co. has entered into an exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Co. to manufacture, market and distribute Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in the…

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Why pop-up shops are surging during the COVID-19 pandemic

by William Stutzman — Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ventus Global Network Solutions

William Stutzman, vice president, strategic initiatives at Ventus, shares insight on how new new retail and dining formats are offering a smart solution…

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Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'

September 25, 2020

Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…

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General Mills boosts Q1 2021 sales 9% on rising at-home sales driven by COVID-19

September 23, 2020

General Mills Inc.'s stock rose 3.44% in premarket trading after the company's Q1 2021 sales beat expectations and the company raised its dividend, according…

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J&J Snack Foods names Walmart, Coca Cola, Home Depot veteran Ken Plunk as CFO

September 21, 2020

Ken Plunk J & J Snack Foods Corp. has named Ken Plunk senior vice president, CFO, effective today, reporting to Daniel Fachner, president…

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