Lancer Worldwide intros accessory line to ensure hygienic protection

May 20, 2020

Lancer Worldwide has launched an accessory line, The L-Guard System, to ensure hygienic protection throughout the beverage dispensing experience, according to…

Compass Group raises $2.425 B from investors in the face of COVID-19 losses

May 20, 2020

Compass Group, the world's largest catering firm and owner of Canteen in the U.S., has raised £2 billion ($2.425 billion) from investors to shore up its…

Coronavirus pandemic drives orange juice sales, reversing a decades long trend

May 20, 2020

Orange juice sales continue to soar as consumers seek to improve their immunity to COVID-19, according to a Bloomberg report.

Now's the time to plan your family entertainment center reopening

by Sara Paz

The coronavirus will change the way we do business, the way family entertainment centers operate.

NAMA webinar today to address coping with COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Convenience services industry leaders take the virtual stage today in a free, 20-minute 2 p.m. EST webinar designed to share straight talk on what they're…

Aramark unveils platform to reopen client locations

May 13, 2020

Aramark has unveiled Aramark EverSafe, a platform to support the safe reopening and sustainable management of client locations around the world, according to a…

PepsiCo helping restaurant workers coping with COVID-19

May 12, 2020

Building on its more than $50 million commitment for COVID-19 relief, PepsiCo Foodservice is launching four programs aimed at supporting restaurants and their…

Northern Trust provides $100 million to support small business

May 11, 2020

Northern Trust Corporation is providing $100 million in low-cost funding to assist Community Development Financial Institutions in providing loans to small…

How to deploy contactless food delivery

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has convenience services operators innovating and adjusting as well as implementing new approaches to make food sales safe for…

Del Real Foods names Martinez CFO

May 11, 2020

Del Real Foods, a Hispanic refrigerated foods company, has named Manuel Martinez as its chief financial officer, according to a press release. Del Real is…

Navigating COVID-19: Labor challenges, the ‘new normal’ and how family entertainment centers prepare for reopening

While COVID-19 has brought many challenges, there are also new opportunities, such as introducing machines that offer personal protective equipment.

NAMA releases guidelines, checklists for returning to full operations

May 6, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association has released guidelines, including checklists, for operators working to keep break rooms safe, according to a…

Convenience services industry video reinforces industry’s commitment to safety

May 6, 2020

The convenience services industry banded together nationwide to send a powerful message of support to America's businesses in a 2-minute video produced by Vend…

Chowbotics quadruples robotic salad maker placements in hospitals amidst new criteria for food safety

May 6, 2020

Chowbotics, a manufacturer of a robotic salad machine, is deploying over 50 new robots providing fresh customizable meals to hospitals around the country…

Aramark reports 6.7% revenue decline for second quarter

May 5, 2020

Aramark's consolidated revenue declined 6.7% year-over-year for the second quarter to $3.7 billion, with underlying growth in the overall business more than…

The self-service surge: step forward OEMs

The Coronavirus is having a devastating financial impact across the globe. However, for OEMs building kiosks there may be a ray of light; through providing…

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Blue Bell Creameries to pay $19+ million over 2015 listeriosis outbreak

May 4, 2020

Blue Bell Creameries L.P. will pay a total $19.35 million as part of an agreement to plead guilty to charges it shipped contaminated products linked to a 201…

Hormel Foods operation to reopen today following COVID-19 closure

May 4, 2020

Rochelle Foods, Llc, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp., will reopen as scheduled today, following a 14-day voluntary closure, according to a press release.

Tyson Foods’ Indiana plant has 900 COVID-19 cases

May 1, 2020

The Cass County, Indiana health department said on Wednesday it has seen just under 1,200 positive COVID-19 cases, including almost 900 employees at the Tyson…

Kraft Heinz reports 3.3% Q1 net sales gain

May 1, 2020

The Kraft Heinz Company reported net sales increased 3.3% in the first quarter, which reflected higher net sales and organic net sales growth due to strong…