foodservice

Foodservice: Turning to technology

Technology capabilities in foodservice were improved in myriad ways during the pandemic. “Technology developments in foodservice are really starting to...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Foodservice: New business models

During the pandemic, restaurants and other foodservice operators were forced into new ways of doing business, especially with ordering and...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Foodservice: Changing customer needs

All of the challenges over the past two years have led many foodservice customers to change their purchasing behaviors, upping...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Foodservice: Challenges beyond COVID

The foodservice industry and the vendors supplying it are facing challenges beyond continuing uncertainty related to the virus. Top among...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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....

3 years ago 5 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 8 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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