Micro Markets News & Media

Grupo Bimbo to build $200M Georgia production plant, create 295 jobs

November 14, 2022

Grupo Bimbo, a Mexico City-based global baking company, will invest over $200 million to build a second production facility in Valdosta, Georgia, creating 29…

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Flowers Foods reports record Q3 sales for 2022

November 11, 2022

Flowers Foods Inc., which owns the Mrs. Freshley's and Tastykake brands, reported record third quarter sales for Q3 2022, according to a press release.

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US Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings, boosted by inflation

November 11, 2022

US Foods lifted its Q3 2022 sales and earnings, boosted by food cost inflation, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

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Utz Brands boosts Q3 2022 sales, earnings take a hit

November 11, 2022

Utz Brands Inc. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue in double digits but suffered an earnings decline partially driven by interest expense, core depreciation and…

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Gamgort reassumes CEO role at Keurig Dr Pepper following executive resignation

November 10, 2022

Ozan Dokmecioglu has resigned as CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and will be replaced by Bob Gamgort, the company's executive chairman and former CEO, according…

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Performance Food Group lifts Q1 2023 results; inflation, volume gains boost Vistar

November 9, 2022

Performance Food Group, the parent company of Vistar, the national vending product warehouse distributor, delivered strong sales and earnings for Q1 2023 over…

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Talking With: Glen Ryniewski, ‘O’Hare on the move with self service’

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Glen Ryniewski will present an overview of the self service offerings in the works at Chicago airports during a keynote at the Self-Service Innovation Summit…

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Ferrero North America breaks ground on $214M Illinois plant, will create 200 jobs

November 9, 2022

Ferrero North America, part of the global sweet-packaged food company Ferrero Group known for Nutella, Tic Tac, Butterfinger and Crunch branded products…

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Bang Energy teams with Global Brands to enter UK market

November 8, 2022

Bang Energy has partnered with Global Brands Ltd., a U.K. beverage distributor, to distribute Bang Energy in the U.K. and Ireland, according to a press release.

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Selecta Group boosts Q3 2022 sales

November 7, 2022

Selecta Group, the Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services, lifted its Q3 2022 sales, driven by recovery in both the private and…

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When to transition from vending to a micro market

by Sam Roberts — Digital Marketing Manager, Connect Vending

As more businesses are looking to upgrade from a vending bank to a micro market, it's important to know what factors to consider for making such an upgrade.

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Pumpkin spice, iced drinks drive Starbucks Q4 sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Cold coffee beverages accounted for nearly 80% of total beverage sales in U.S company-operated stores, and the pumpkin spice platform was up 17%.

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Hershey lifts Q3 2022 revenue, raises FY 2022 guidance

November 4, 2022

Hershey Co. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue and raised its full-year guidance, according to an earnings released, beating analyst expectations. Highlights include:

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Jones Soda lifts Q3 2022 revenue, extends loss

November 4, 2022

Jones Soda Co. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue while extending its loss caused by investment in the cannabis category, according to an earnings release.

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Hostess Brands lifts Q3 2022 results, raises FY guidance

November 3, 2022

Hostess Brands Inc. lifted its Q3 2022 revenue and earnings over the prior year period and raised its full year guidance, boosted by pricing and volume growth…

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Kellogg lifts Q3 2022 results, raises FY guidance, beats analyst expectations

November 3, 2022

Kellogg Co. raised its sales and earnings for Q3 2022 over the prior year period, raising its full year guidance, according to an earnings report. Highlights…

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Industry loses Stu Case

November 3, 2022

Stu Case, NCE5, CCS, a longtime veteran of the convenience services industry, recently passed away.

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Diversified Foodservice Supply names 4

November 3, 2022

Dale Barina Diversified Foodservice Supply LLC, a Prospect, Illinois-based provider of private branded parts and supplies for the foodservice…

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Mondelēz boosts Q3 2022 sales, upgrades FY expectations

November 2, 2022

Mondelēz International Inc. reported improved sales for Q3 2022 and upgraded its full year outlook, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

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John B Sanfilippo lifts Q1 2023 sales, earnings take a hit

November 2, 2022

John B. Sanfilippo & Son lifted its Q1 2023 sales over the prior year period, while earnings took a hit, according to an earnings report. Highlights…

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