Customers can perform several activities at the kiosks, including customizing made-to-order meals.
Category: Food Service News
Posted inGrocery Research, Aisle Watch, Food Service News, National
Datassential Predicts 2027 Food, Flavor And Beverage Trends
Ten trends Datassential flagged early have graduated to mainstream must-haves, including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus and dirty soda.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food Service News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B’s 3rd San Marcos Store Gets City’s 1st True Texas BBQ
A convenience store with fuel station and car wash is under construction at the site and expected to open in spring 2027.
Posted inFood Service News, Association News, Deli News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
FMI: Grocers Should Position Prepared Foods As Building Blocks
David Haaf: “The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource.”
Posted inInternational Foods, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Service News, Private Label Brands, Produce News, West
T&T Supermarket’s San Fran Store To Open Nov. 5
The store will be home to the first T&T Cafe in the United States, serving made-to-order specialty lattes and drinks inspired by Asian flavors.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Food Service News, Midwest, Suppliers
Hormel Foods To Acquire Brakebush In $1.055B Deal
The deal advances Hormel’s strategy of investing in growing protein categories.
Posted inC-Store News, Food Service News, News, West
Yesway Entering 10th State With First Allsup’s In Arizona
The company said Arizona is a core part of its new-store development strategy, along with Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Northgate Market, West
Mexican Coffee Cafe/Roastery Opens Inside Mercado González
Casa Libre, located inside the Costa Mesa, California, store, is dedicated to roasting Mexican-grown coffees on-site.
Posted inC-Store News, Food Service News, News, Southwest
Yesway Continues Texas Growth With New Allsup’s In Odessa
The store marks the 93rd new-to-industry location the company has built over approximately the past five years.
Posted inC-Store News, Food Service News, News, Southeast
Parker’s Kitchen Poised To Enter FL, Plans Record Openings In ’27
The company’s goal is 12 new Florida stores, including one truck stop, by the end of next year.
Posted inInternational Foods, Featured News, Food Service News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West
Seafood City Opens 1st Arizona Store At Mall In Chandler
The 66,000-square-foot supermarket featuring Filipino, Asian and other international products anchors Chandler Fashion Center.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Redner’s Hiring For Its ‘Fresh Market 2.0’ Opening In October
The Fresh Market 2.0 format centers on foodservice, with in-store eateries and retail islands showcasing burgers, donuts and more.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Central Market, Featured News, Food Service News, News, Southwest
Central Market Opens Renovated Food Service Area In San Antonio, TX
Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]
Posted inBakery News, Food Service News, National, News
Europastry Acquires Highland Baking Co., Expanding U.S. Foodservice Footprint
Europastry has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Co., a family-owned U.S. producer of premium breads for the foodservice channel. Highland Baking Co. will continue to operate under its current brand and management team. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Food Service News, National, News
FMI Study Highlights Grocery Stores’ Role In Convenient, Affordable Dining
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released “The Power of Foodservice at Retail 2025” report, revealing a significant shift in dining habits as consumers are increasingly choosing deli-prepared foods in place of restaurant meals, with this share more than doubling from 12 percent in 2017 to 28 percent in 2025. Many shoppers also are blending […]
Posted inAssociation News, Food Service News, National, News
NGA, IFDA Begin Partnership For Industry Education
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have begun a partnership aimed at strengthening the food distribution industry through shared educational resources and thought leadership. As part of the alliance, NGA will join the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference – set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio – as an […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Food Service News, National, News
US Foods Shares Lineup For Food Fanatics 2025 Show
US Foods Holding Corp. has unveiled programming for its foodservice solutions show, Food Fanatics 2025, set for Aug. 19-20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Themed “Every Second Counts,” the event will bring together more than 5,000 foodservice operators, culinary professionals, vendors and industry experts for two days of immersive content and experiences designed to provide […]
Posted inProduce News, Food Service News, Southeast
Fresh Express Acquires McEntire Produce
Fresh Express Inc. has acquired McEntire Produce Inc., a fresh-cut processor, repacker and wholesaler based in Columbia, South Carolina. Fresh Express is a brand in value-added salads and fresh produce based in Salinas, California, This strategic acquisition, confirmed by Fresh Express President John P. Olivo and McEntire Produce President and CEO Carter McEntire, combines McEntire […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Food Service News, Southeast
Legacy Food Group Names Miller Next CEO
Legacy Food Group has promoted President and COO John H. Miller to CEO, effective Jan. 1. In his new role, Miller will help lead expansion efforts while focusing on operational efficiencies as the company continues to bring together regional independent foodservice distributors. In the last year, he has helped integrate and coordinate the efforts of […]
Posted inBakery News, Feature, Food Service News, Northeast
Rich’s Highlights Ready Cakes, Portfolio Of Hispanic Products
Rich’s, a family-owned company providing foodservice and retail products to in-store bakery, deli and prepared foods, showcased some of its new products and innovations at the recent IDDBA Show in Houston. Rachel McCrone, director of customer marketing for in-store bakery and deli for Rich’s, talked with The Shelby Report’s Maggie Kaeppel on the show floor. […]