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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]