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KeHE Distributors hosts virtual holiday show
June 10, 2020
KeHe Distributors hosts sits first virtual holiday show, "Holidays of Hope," today through June 15, according to a press release.
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Private equity firm acquires Nestlé’s North American Buitoni business
June 10, 2020
Brynwood Partners VIII L.P., a private equity firm, has agreed to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc., according to a press…
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Sodexo introduces hygiene verification label for its services
June 9, 2020
Sodexo, a global provider of food and facilities services, has teamed with Bureau Veritas, a provider of testing, inspection and certification services, to…
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Qualifying sales prospects more important post COVID-19; how to prepare
by Amanda Puppo — CEO, MarketReach Inc.
Companies that do their homework about their prospective customers before calling them usually have better results, but in an environment where businesses are…
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Portland eatery installs vending machine to serve guests during COVID-19
June 8, 2020
Pix Patisserie, a Portland restaurant, installed a refrigerated vending machine to serve rotating trays of pork dumplings, squid, crème brûlée, macarons and…
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Pre-coronavirus, kiosks were springing up in countries across the world, in the main to provide a faster and more efficient service for customers who wanted…
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B&G Foods expects to exceed guidance due to monthly net sales gain
June 5, 2020
Boosted by the coronavirus pandemic's impact on retail sales, B&G Foods' net sales for the four weeks ending May 23, 2020 posted a 50.5% gain of $53.…
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Coolgreens revamps vending strategy, targets residential, office market
June 5, 2020
Coolgreens, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based fast casual restaurant chain, is catering to high-rise residential and office buildings in Dallas, according to a…
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Vollrath Company assigns new leadership roles
June 5, 2020
The Vollrath Company, a foodservice equipment provider, has created new leadership roles within the company, according to a press release.
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Flexibility Act en route to president: Restaurant industry breathes sigh of relief
June 4, 2020
Better loan terms, loosened FTE rehire requirements and a longer coverage period are just some of the benefits of the PPP Flexibility Act passed by the Senate…
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'Smart fridge' vending helps build fast casual restaurant brand, offers a convenient alternative
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After testing a "smart fridge" last year, Coolgreens established a division that includes a marketing staff and service organization. The alternative service…
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Almark Foods names CEO
June 3, 2020
Rick Anderson Almark Foods, a manufacturer of hard-boiled eggs for retail and foodservice, has named Rick Anderson as the new chief executive officer.
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Campbell Soup beats on fiscal Q3 EPS, raises estimates amid strong COVID-19 demand
June 3, 2020
Campbell Soup Co. reported a better than expected performance during the fiscal third quarter, as COVID-19 drove strong demand for its food staples, including…
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Aramark opens ‘pop-up’ grocery stores at health care facilities
June 3, 2020
Aramark is opening on-site "pop-up" grocery stores at health care facilities across the country to serve as a one-stop shop for doctors, nurses and hospital…
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NAMA clarifies New York law on reopening essential services
June 3, 2020
A New York state law for reopening non-essential businesses only applies to offices, auto dealers and commercial building management, according to Wes Fisher…
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European court orders Nestlé to rebrand its plantless burger
June 1, 2020
A European court has ordered Nestlé SA to rebrand its "Incredible" plant based burger since it infringes on Impossible Foods Inc.'s trademark, according to a…
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Compass Group acquires technology provider to enhance digital transformation, assist customers during COVID-19
June 1, 2020
Compass Group U.K. and Ireland has acquired Feedr, a food and health technology start-up, to accelerate its digital transformation and support vulnerable…
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Tyson Foods to close another plant following worker infections
May 29, 2020
Tyson Foods Inc. said it will close an Iowa pork plant temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Fox Business News report. A state official…
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Aramark expands on new protocols for reopening locations
May 27, 2020
Aramark recently announced some enhancements to its Eversafe operational safety platform recently launched in partnership with the Jefferson Health, an expert…
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Vorpahl to retire from Hormel Foods; Neufeldt and Selk assume new roles
May 26, 2020
Hormel Foods Corporation has announced the upcoming retirement of Larry Vorpahl, group vice president and president of Hormel Foods International Corporation…
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