Foodservice News & Media
'Gourmet' pizza vending machines roll out after $10M funding round
March 6, 2020
A new edition to the pizza vending machine market is being launched this week, this one emphasizing that the machine provides consumers with "truly gourmet…
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American QSR customers enter their 'blue mood'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What do purple food, an illegal South American bean and a funky blue fungus on corn have in common? According to Technomic, they're all proven, promising food…
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Report: Foodservice operators seek innovations in flavor variety, packaging, labor-saving solutions
March 4, 2020
Frozen foods are used by foodservice operators of all types. But a Datassential study found operators are hungry for innovation. "Frozen has a…
read nowNAMA reaffirms its 2020 show in Nashville May 6-8
March 4, 2020
NAMA has reaffirmed that its 2020 NAMA Show will take place, as scheduled, May 6-8 in Nashville, despite concerns about the coronavirus and tornadoes…
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Campbell Soup names Valerie Oswalt president of snacks
March 3, 2020
Campbell Soup Co. named Valerie Oswalt as executive vice president and president of Campbell Snacks, effective this March 9. Oswalt will lead the division that…
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Fast casual chain Coolgreens expands into fresh food vending
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Looking for a faster and easier way to expand its freshly prepared meals, Coolgreens has found "smart fridge" machines offer a viable self-service option.
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Coca-Cola warns about coronavirus impact on its supply chain
February 27, 2020
The Coca-Cola Co. has advised investors about production and export issues for low-calorie beverages and Diet Coke caused by the coronavirus, according to a…
read nowNational Restaurant Association report projects 4% industry-wide sales growth this year
February 27, 2020
The National Restaurant Association projected 4% restaurant industry sales growth this year across service categories to a total national of a record $89…
read nowMondelēz International to acquire Give & Go baked goods company
February 26, 2020
Mondelēz International has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a North American provider of fully finished sweet baked goods and owners of…
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More competition for us – food halls. What’s a food hall?
by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting
Food halls are the next evolution of those mall-based food courts. You might describe it as a food court on steroids. Convenience service operators cannot…
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Cargill to introduce plant-based patties and ground products
February 24, 2020
Cargill will introduce private label plant-based patties and ground products to retailers and restaurants in early April, according to a press release.
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General Mills Foodservice introduces Pillsbury professional online community
February 24, 2020
General Mills Foodservice has launched its Pillsbury Professional Online Community, a resource to help foodservice professionals, according to a press release.
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New Hampshire considers stricter bottled water standards
February 24, 2020
New Hampshire is considering a law to require bottled water companies to test for and remove PFAS contaminants, according to a msn.com report.
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PepsiCo, Inc. to acquire Chinese snack maker for $705M
February 24, 2020
PepsiCo, Inc. has agreed to acquire Hangzhou Haomusi Food Co., Ltd., one of the largest online snacks companies in China, from Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd.
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Sysco launches plant-based menu items and more
February 21, 2020
Sysco Corp. has launched 11 new menu concepts in its Cutting Edge Solutions platform, including plant-based items. The new items include:
read nowHormel Foods Corp to acquire supplier, Sadler's Smokehouse
February 20, 2020
Hormel Foods Corp. has agreed to acquire Texas-based Sadler's Smokehouse, a family-owned business specializing in pit-smoked meats for retail and food service…
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Coronavirus' effect on supply chains: Potentially worse than 2002 SARS outbreak
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
While this morning the coronavirus has reportedly killed more than 2,100 and sickened more than 75,700, QSRs and other businesses are waiting and wondering how…
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Dairy Farmers of America to acquire Dean Foods
February 17, 2020
Dairy Farmers of America, a dairy cooperative, has agreed to purchase Dean Foods, according to an msn.com report. Dean Foods, which filed for bankruptcy in…
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Conagra Brands, Inc. cites consumption declines in revised 2020 outlook
February 17, 2020
Conagra Brands, Inc. is revising its fiscal 2020 outlook as a result of softer than expected category performance during the company's fiscal third quarter…
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Keep an eye on the QSR menus
by Paul Schlossberg — president, dfw consulting
McDonald's, KFC and Taco Bell have more than 65,000 restaurant locations worldwide. They must appeal to uniquely different tastes and menu preferences across…
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