Foodservice News

Research claims soda tax reduces consumption, improves health

April 19, 2023

Soda taxes contributed to a double-digit decline in soda sales, according to research conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, Healthday…

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Five Star Food Service relocates Chattanooga headquarters

April 18, 2023

Five Star Food Service Inc., a Canteen franchise based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently relocated its corporate headquarters and support center to downtown…

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Sodexo commits to 50% plant-based menus by 2025

April 18, 2023

Sodexo, a Paris-based, global foodservice and facilities management services provider, has committed to 50% plant-based menus by 2025, according to a press…

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Hershey to acquire 2 popcorn making facilities from Weaver Popcorn

April 18, 2023

The Hershey Co. has agreed to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a popcorn producer and co-packer, and a co-manufacturer of…

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Minnesota considers beverage container recycling

April 18, 2023

Legislators in Minnesota recently introduced a bill to establish a beverage container deposit/refund program, according to the NAMA weekly legislative wrap-up.

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Mashgin self-checkout technology integrates with PDI’s retail software

April 17, 2023

Mashgin, a provider of a touchless self-checkout system, has integrated its technology with PDI Technologies' accounting and reporting software, according to a…

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Evan Jarecki becomes Gimme CEO, succeeds Cory Hewett

April 14, 2023

Evan Jarecki Evan Jarecki, co-founder of Gimme, an inventory management provider for the foodservice industry, will assume the CEO role as Cory…

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Campbell Soup’s Dale Morrison passes

April 14, 2023

Dale Morrison, former president and CEO of Campbell Soup Co., recently passed away at the age of 74 in Naples, Florida.

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Novolex intros wrap for grab-and-go hot sandwiches

April 12, 2023

Novolex, a provider of packaging products for foodservice, has introduced Power Prep wrap for grab-and-go hot sandwiches and other freshly-made foods…

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PizzaForno opening on NASA campus

April 12, 2023

The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.

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Self-serve can top removal tool Draft Top launches crowd funding campaign

April 11, 2023

Draft Top Inc. has launched a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for its self-serve, countertop, can top removal tool, according to a press release.

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Nestle acquires major stake in Yfood

April 7, 2023

Nestle SA has acquired a 49.95% stake in Yfood, a direct-to-consumer food startup that provides meal replacement beverages, powders and nutrition bars…

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Sodexo lifts half-year results on pandemic recovery

April 6, 2023

Sodexo, a Paris-based provider of food and convenience services, lifted its 2023 half year revenue and profit boosted by its post-COVID recovery, according to…

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Conagra Brands lifts Q3 2023 results supported by pricing action

April 5, 2023

Conagra Brands Inc. lifted its Q3 2023 sales and earnings over the prior year period, boosted largely by pricing action, according to an earnings report.

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Aramark Sports+ Entertainment to feature self-checkout technology at MLB stadiums

April 4, 2023

Aramark Sports + Entertainment, a hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball stadiums, will welcome fans back to ballparks with state-of-the-art…

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Mars to acquire veterinary diagnostic company for $1.3B

April 3, 2023

Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Heska, a provider of veterinary diagnostic and specialty products, for $120 per share, according to a press release.

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Sysco names Kenny Cheung CFO, promotes Neil Russell to new role

March 28, 2023

Neil Russell Sysco Corp. has named Kenny Cheung as chief financial officer, effective April 17, 2023, while Neil Russell, who has served as interim…

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US Foods names Iacobucci SVP/field operations/CCO

March 24, 2023

Andrew Iacobucci US Foods Holding Corp. has promoted Andrew Iacobucci from chief transition officer to senior executive vice president, field…

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Mars Wrigley names India GM

March 23, 2023

Kalpesh Parmar Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., promoted Kalpesh Parmar from general manager of Mars Wrigley India to general manager for Mars…

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General Mills raises 2023 expectations on Q3 sales gain and earnings dip

March 23, 2023

General Mills Inc. upgraded its 2023 expectations after posting a 13% Q3 2023 sales boost despite a 16% earnings dip, according to an earnings report.

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