Stoelting Foodservice Unveils C111-37 Countertop Soft-Serve Freezer

by Tim Sanford

May 17, 2018

KIEL, WI -- New from Stoelting Foodservice is a compact, versatile countertop freezer-dispenser. The C111-37 has a 1.6-gal. capacity and can accommodate…

7-Eleven Tests Fizzics Self-Chilling Sparkling Cold Brew Coffee

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

IRVING, TX -- 7-Eleven Inc. is rolling out Fizzics sparkling cold brew coffee in what is reportedly the first self-chilling cans available to the public in the…

FDA Extends Compliance Date On Updated Nutrition Facts Label

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule to extend the compliance date for two rules, the Nutrition Facts Label Final…

JoeFroyo Debuts Functional Cold Brew

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

UPLAND, CA -- JoeFroyo is rolling out its namesake functional cold brew beverage, which combines the kick of caffeine from cold brew with probiotics and…

Starbucks Kicks Off Happy Hour Promotions To Boost Afternoon Traffic

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

SEATTLE -- Starbucks is on a mission to build its afternoon traffic by rolling out new cold coffee and tea drinks and "happy hour" promotions featuring cold…

Corporate Essentials Partners With James Beard Foundation To Bring Award-Winning Food To Offices

by Emily Jed

May 3, 2018

PARSIPPANY, NJ -- Corporate Essentials has entered an exclusive, year-long partnership with the James Beard Foundation to work with chefs from 10 distinct…

Middleby Acquires JoeTap Nitro Brew Coffee Systems

by Emily Jed

April 15, 2018

ELGIN, IL -- The Middleby Corp. has acquired JoeTap , a subsidiary of A.C. Beverage Inc. that makes on-demand nitro and cold brew coffee dispensing equipment…

Colombian Coffee Production Rises 2 In March

by Tim Sanford

April 12, 2018

BOGOTA, Colombia -- The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) reported that production of Colombian coffee rose 2% in March with one million 37,000 bags…

Keurig Green Mountain Partners With Smart Bottle Maker LifeFuels

by Emily Jed

April 12, 2018

WATERBURY, VT Single-cup coffee giant Keurig Green Mountain Inc. said it will partner with and invest in LifeFuels Inc. to accelerate commercialization and…

Micromarket Operators Can Grab Dinner Daypart With Bob Evans Take-Home Meals

by Emily Jed

April 10, 2018

NEW ALBANY, OH -- Bob Evans Farms is rolling out Family Classics meals, which make for an easy heat-and-serve dinner for micromarkets consumers to grab when…

Emerald Brands Honors Southern Refreshment Services With Sustainability Award

by Emily Jed

April 8, 2018

SYOSSET, NY -- Emerald Brand has named Southern Refreshment Services a winner of its fifth annual sustainability awards. Each year, the company recognizes its…

NCA Drinking Trends Survey Show Daily Coffee Consumption Up Sharply

by Emily Jed

April 8, 2018

AUSTIN, TX -- Americans drinking coffee on a daily basis increased to 62%, up from 57% in 2016, according to the National Coffee Association 's 2018 National…

NAMA Assesses Impact Of California Coffee Cancer Warning Decision

by Tim Sanford

April 4, 2018

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled that coffee sellers in the state are subject to a law requiring cancer warnings on products containing…

California City Bans Use of Plastic Straws And Utensils In Restaurants

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2018

MALIBU, CA -- The City Council in Malibu has voted to ban restaurants from giving out plastic straws, utensils and stirrers. The city's 65 restaurants have…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Introduces Cold Brew Coffee

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2018

WATERBURY, VT -- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is rolling out Alpine Roast Cold Brew coffee, marking the brand's foray into the cold brew, slow-steep coffee…

Survey Suggests Foodservice Is Top Driver for C-Store Visits

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2018

NEW YORK CITY -- A new survey from New York City consulting firm AlixPartners shows 27% of consumers said food was the main item they buy at convenience…

Keurig And Evoca Group Pact To Launch K4000 Single-Cup Brewing System

by Emily Jed

March 26, 2018

BURLINGTON, MA -- Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Evoca S.p.A have partnered to introduce the Keurig K4000 Café System brewing system for the away-from-home…

Campbell Completes 61 Billion Acquisition Of Snyders-Lance

by Emily Jed

March 25, 2018

CAMDEN, NJ -- Campbell Soup Co. announced today the completion of its acquisition of Charlotte, NC-based snack giant Snyder's-Lance Inc. for $50 per share in…

Naked Extends Juices And Smoothie Brand To Fruit And Veggie Bars

by Emily Jed

March 25, 2018

CHICAGO -- Naked Juice Co. has launched Naked Fruit, Nut & Veggie Bars, extending the brand beyond premium juices and smoothies for the first time. The new…

Crane Merchandising Systems To Demonstrate Award-Winning COTI Coffee Machine at NAMA Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAS VEGAS -- March 20, 2018 -- Crane Merchandising Systems , a Crane Co. company and the leading global manufacturer of innovative…