Foodservice News & Media
Hormel 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…
read nowPrivate equity firm acquires Kronos Foods
February 14, 2020
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on making investments in the food and consumer packaged goods industries, has…
read nowCoolgreens names VP of business development
February 12, 2020
Mary Beth McGehee Mary Beth McGehee, who spent more than 23 years working for Aramark Refreshment Services, has joined Coolgreens as vice president of…
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Selecta introduces micro market concept in Spain
February 7, 2020
Selecta, one of Europe's leading route-based unattended self-service providers, has introduced its micro market workplace solution, Foodie's, in Spain. The…
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US restaurants vs coronavirus: The very real things US brands can do now
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
No, the coronavirus is not a major health threat in the U.S. at this time. But the fact is, that could quickly change, and there are some very real…
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7-Eleven debuts cashierless store at headquarters
February 5, 2020
7-Eleven has opened the doors to its first cashierless store, located at its Irving, Texas headquarters.
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Amazon Go store to offer fountain soda, espresso, hot foods
February 4, 2020
The Amazon Go store in San Francisco's financial district at 300 California St. will be selling hot food, espresso and fountain soda when it reopens in the…
read nowFlorida court approves self-serve wine, beer machines
February 4, 2020
A Florida appeals court has given the green light to automated beer and wine dispensers, according to an Associated Press report. The state's Department of…
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Uncle Buck’s FishBowl Grill continues cashless technology rollout
February 4, 2020
Intercard recently installed its cashless technology at the new fun center at the Uncle Buck's FishBowl & Grill restaurant at the Bass Pro Shop location in…
read nowLavazza Professional Teams With Kotkamills On Recyclable Vending Cup
by VT Staff
Kotkamills, a Finland based manufacturer of fully recyclable barrier boards, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with Lavazza Professional. As a…
read nowSD Coffee Tea And NRN Tap Restaurant Operators To Determine Top 2020 Beverage Trends
by Emily Jed
CONCORD, NC -- S&D Coffee & Tea , a leading coffee roaster and beverage supplier based here, recently teamed up with Nation's Restaurant News to…
read nowStarbucks Expands Commitment In Underserved Communities In Partnership With United Way
by Emily Jed
SEATTLE -- Five years following the launch of its Community Store Program initiative, Starbucks announced that it will increase its commitment to open 10…
read nowCott Acquires Primo Water For 775M Rebrands With Transition To Pure-Play Water Solutions Provider
by Emily Jed
TORONTO --- Cott Corp. has agreed to acquire Primo Water Corp. in a deal valued at $775 million. Winston-Salem, NC-based Primo is a leading provider of water…
read nowTea Council Of USA Sums Up A Decade Of Health Findings
by Emily Jed
NEW YORK CITY -- As we enter a new decade and to honor the fifth annual National Hot Tea Day on Jan. 12, the Tea Council of the USA recapped the notable…
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