Micro Markets News & Media
6 ways to fight supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Supply chain issues continue to plague foodservice operators. Here are tips to ease the pain.
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Nestlé names chief communications officer
September 22, 2022
Lisa Gibby Nestlé S.A. has promoted Lisa Gibby from vice president of corporate communications to deputy executive vice president and chief…
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General Mills lifts Q1 2023 results, buoyed by pricing
September 21, 2022
General Mills Inc. lifted its Q1 2023 sales and earnings, boosted by favorable pricing compared to the prior year period, according to an earnings report.
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Due North acquires refrigerated showcase maker MTL Cool
September 20, 2022
Due North, the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty, has acquired MTL Cool, a provider of commercial refrigerated showcases, according to a…
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Lock America names Robert Chen national sales manager
September 20, 2022
Robert Chen Lock America Inc. has promoted Robert Chen to national sales manager, succeeding Dan Walsh, who recently retired, according to a press…
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Primo Water acquires French spring water providers
September 19, 2022
Primo Water Corp., a provider of drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, has acquired Eureau Sources and Defeaus, two French companies…
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Old Trapper debuts larger size beef snacks
September 19, 2022
Old Trapper, a manufacturer of smoked snacks, has introduced smoked beef snacks with larger format packaging, according to a press release.
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Kraft Heinz promotes Diana Frost to NA chief growth officer
September 14, 2022
Diana Frost The Kraft Heinz Co. has promoted Diana Frost from head of North America disruption and Canada chief marketing officer to chief growth…
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Talking With: Greg Herman, PepsiCo Foodservice, on unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Research confirming the consumer's preference for self-service convinced PepsiCo Foodservice to develop a solution enabled by AI and computer vision tech for…
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How to improve cashierless experiences for today's shoppers
by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software
With personalized offers, real-time access to information and post-purchase communication, cashierless stores can be sure to create an easy, fast experience…
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Performance Food Group aligns convenience business under Core-Mark brand
September 9, 2022
Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar, a national convenience services wholesale distributor, has aligned its convenience business under the Core-Mark…
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Coca-Cola engages with consumers via a guessing game
September 9, 2022
In launching a series of limited-time-only beverages the Coca-Cola Co. is taking a unique approach to luring customers to taste test and try the products…
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Chocolate makers improve portion guidance, calorie labels
September 8, 2022
America's chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency and choice in portion guidance options for consumers, according to a new report issued…
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California, Arizona vending associations plan joint annual meeting
September 7, 2022
Two state vending associations, the California Automatic Vendors Council and the Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council, will hold a joint annual meeting…
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Mars makes full product portfolio available to Instacart customers
September 2, 2022
Mars Inc. has made its entire portfolio of food, treats, ice cream and pet food products available for same-day delivery through Instacart, the grocery…
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Campbell Soup lifts Q4 2022 sales on inflation-driven pricing, earnings fall
September 1, 2022
Campbell Soup Co. improved its Q4 2022 sales over the prior year period, boosted by inflation driven pricing, while earnings declined, according to an earnings…
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Hormel Foods reports record results for Q3 2022
September 1, 2022
Hormel Foods Corp. delivered its seventh consecutive quarter of record sales and fourth consecutive quarter of earnings growth in Q3, boosted by both retail…
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Bridgford Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings
August 31, 2022
Bridgford Foods Corp. improved its Q3 2022 sales and earnings over the prior year period, with frozen food gains offsetting slower snack food performance…
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Mars Wrigley promotes Fabiano Lima to global VP/corporate affairs
August 30, 2022
Fabiano Lima Mars Wrigley has promoted Fabiano Lima from global VP of corporate affairs at Mars Veterinary Health to global VP of corporate affairs…
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Five Star Food Service acquires Refreshment Solutions in Louisiana
August 26, 2022
Five Star Food Service Inc., a Canteen franchise based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has acquired Refreshment Solutions LLC, a Canteen franchise based in Norco…
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