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Foodservice: Turning to technology
Technology capabilities in foodservice were improved in myriad ways during the pandemic. “Technology developments in foodservice are really starting to...
Foodservice: New business models
During the pandemic, restaurants and other foodservice operators were forced into new ways of doing business, especially with ordering and...
Foodservice: Changing customer needs
All of the challenges over the past two years have led many foodservice customers to change their purchasing behaviors, upping...
IFPA chairman previews foodservice conference
Washington D.C. and Newark, De. – Bruce Taylor, CEO of Taylor Farms and Chair of the International Fresh Produce Association...
Foodservice: How high will costs go?
A key concern in all the economy but especially foodservice is higher fuel prices, which has led delivery services, and...
Yelp Q2 report shows consumers are experiencing inflation at record rates
July 20, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yelp Inc., the company that connects people with great local businesses, today released second quarter...
Foodservice: Challenges beyond COVID
The foodservice industry and the vendors supplying it are facing challenges beyond continuing uncertainty related to the virus. Top among...
California Giant names 2022 Chef Invitational semi-finalists
WATSONVILLE, CA – California Giant Berry Farms, BB #:121061 a leader in fresh sustainable berries, today announced 9 semi-finalists of...
Survey shows 70% of drive-thru customers want more automation as wait times increase
SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over the past two years, dine-in closures forced customers to switch to takeout, delivery, and drive-thru ordering....
Foodservice: Back in Black?
The foodservice industry is starting to come back from its pandemic-fueled lows of 2020, but the recovery has been slow,...
OpenTable names 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining for 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Outdoor dining is heating up, and this year, diners will find more patios...
Ghost kitchen builder gets $100MM financing boost
AUSTIN, Texas & SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ghost Financial, a comprehensive financing and business services platform for ghost kitchen operators, by ghost...
PRO*ACT hires Chief Financial Officer
Monterey, CA, July 6, 2022 – North America’s leading distributor of fresh produce PRO*ACT USA BB #:141746, a Strategic Sourcing...
Robotics firm launches 24-hour autonomous kitchen
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Group Canada and SJW Robotics today announced an exclusive partnership where...
Amazon Prime adds Grubhub food delivery perks
CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Amazon Prime members are accustomed to choosing from an expansive selection and getting fast,...
O’Charley’s launches ‘Economic Stimulus Package’ promotion
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar, the American restaurant that is home to Good Food and Good Times with 146...
US Foods to open Chef’stores in California, Montana, and North Carolina
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 announced today its plan to open new US Foods CHEF’STORE® locations in...
Subway refreshes sandwich names and ordering strategy
MILFORD, Conn., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Subway® restaurants today unveiled the Subway Series, a lineup of 12 all-new signature...
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