Foodservice News & Media

Tyson Foods suspends pork plant operation after workers test positive for coronavirus

April 7, 2020

Tyson Foods has suspended operations at a large pork processing plant in southeastern Iowa where more than 24 workers have tested positive for the coronavirus…

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Convenience Distribution Association teams with IFDA to help foodservice firms in need of resources

April 6, 2020

The Convenience Distribution Association is partnering with the International Foodservice Distributors Association and others in the industry to connect…

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Farmers dumping milk due to supply chain roadblocks caused by coronavirus

April 3, 2020

Despite strong demand for basic foods such as dairy products during the coronavirus pandemic, the milk supply chain is experiencing disruptions that are…

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COVID-19 will forever change the foodservice industry

by Bruce Reinstein — President, consolidated concepts

Experts predict how the coronavirus will affect the foodservice industry through three lenses: consumers, operators and manufacturers.

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Performance Food Group partners with grocers during coronavirus pandemic

April 3, 2020

Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar, has established partnerships with grocery and retail companies to strengthen its business during the coronavirus…

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7 ways the CARES Act could hurt foodservice operators

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The National Restaurant Association this week sent letters to leaders at the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration asking for clarification — and in…

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Mondelez completes Give & Go acquisition

April 2, 2020

Mondelēz International Inc. has completed its previously announced agreement to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a North American provider of…

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Confused about SBA loans to survive COVID-19? Experts offer guidance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Small Business Administration has various loans for companies in need of financial help to survive the coronavirus epidemic. Experts shed some light on the…

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Del Monte Foods names Mallick senior VP/chief supply chain officer

April 1, 2020

Ashish Mallick Del Monte Foods Inc. appointed Ashish Mallick as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. Mallick will report to Del Monte…

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Conagra reports dip in Q3 net sales, boost in Q4 demand due to COVID-19

April 1, 2020

Conagra Brands Inc. reported results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, which ended on Feb. 23, 2020, according to a press release. For the fourth…

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NAMA webinar to explain stimulus legislation’s impact on industry

March 31, 2020

The National Automatic Merchandising Association will host a webinar Thursday on the recently passed CARES Act, according to a press release.

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Fresh Del Monte Produce names Gold vice president/chief marketing officer

March 31, 2020

Elana Gold Fresh Del Monte Produce has named Elana Gold as vice president and chief marketing officer, according to a press release. She will lead…

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Federal directive calls convenience services ‘essential’ during COVID-19 shutdown: What it means to you

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Convenience services have been designated "essential" services to the country's critical infrastructure under a federal directive during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act offers major financial support for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Business and…

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Foodservice distributors praise passage of CARES Act, say more is needed

March 30, 2020

The International Foodservice Distributors Association is applauding the government's passage of the CARES Act, but Mark Allen, president and CEO of the…

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Compass Group North America places some associates on temporary leave

March 30, 2020

Compass Group North America has placed some associates in all business functions on temporary leave or furlough in order to prevent job losses resulting from…

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Webinar to offer guidance on controlling COVID-19 in food facilities

March 26, 2020

During a free webinar at 12:30 p.m. ET Friday, former FDA Chief Medical Officer David Acheson will update the food industry on ways to control the coronavirus…

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US Foods teams with C&S Wholesale Grocers to alleviate worker shortage caused by COVID-19

March 25, 2020

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. and US Foods Holding Corp. have partnered to combat job and food insecurities amid the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the…

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C&S Vending announces food delivery services to aid essential workers

March 25, 2020

C&S Vending Company, Inc., based in Faribault, Minnesota, has increased food delivery services in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area to support…

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Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US

March 25, 2020

Yelp released its Coronavirus Economic Impact Report that shows some consumer trends developing amidst the nation's fight against COVID-19 infections…

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