Foodservice News In Brief… Sodexo, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, is extending its cage-free egg commitment worldwide. Sodexo sources approximately a quarter of a billion shell eggs worldwide annually. By 2025, 100 percent of Sodexo’s global egg supply (both shell and liquid) will be sourced from cage-free laying hens… Golbon has appointed Darwin […]
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New Dining & Produce Options At Whole Foods In Brooklyn, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market (WFM) opened its second location in Brooklyn this week, featuring a new selection of exclusive goods from local vendors. At 51,000 s.f., Whole Foods Market Williamsburg also features a variety of unique dining options. The WFM Food Hall will feature Luke’s Lobster’s Tail Cart, No. 7 Veggie […]
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Big Y Holds Annual Paul & Gerry D’Amour Memorial Charity Golf Outing
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Delhaize Group Reports Good U.S. Sales Leading Into Ahold Merger
Frans Muller, president and CEO of Delhaize Group, reported last week that U.S. sales at Food Lion and Hannaford stores in the second quarter grew by 2.9 percent. “Delhaize America continued to experience good sales momentum both at Food Lion and at Hannaford, while inflation remained negative,” Muller said. Delhaize also reported that for the […]
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Foodservice Delivery Starting To Win Over Restaurant Drive-Thru Visits
Foodservice delivery is winning visits at the expense of restaurant drive-thrus, reports The NPD Group, a research and information company. Over the past four years, delivery has grown by 69 million visits (orders), while drive-thru traffic fell by 128 million visits from May 2012 through May 2016, according to a recently released NPD report on […]
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Chobani Accepting Applications For Food Incubator Firms, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Chobani, the yogurt company based in Norwich, New York, is calling for applications to the Chobani Food Incubator, which was designed to help entrepreneurs and small food companies. “Natural food startups with the right mindset can make a big difference,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani. “I know that […]
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Specialty Food Association Names New President, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The board of the Specialty Food Association has named Philip Kafarakis president of the not-for-profit trade association. Kafarakis brings more than 30 years of food industry experience in brand management, membership development and strategic planning. Since May 2013, Kafarakis served as chief innovation and member advancement officer for the National […]
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Dwight Funding, IBC Partner To Aid Financing For Food/Beverage Businesses
Dwight Funding, a New York-based financing company, and InterContinetal Beverage Capital (IBC) are teaming up to provide working capital for companies in the beverage and consumer packaged goods industries. The two firms announced July 18 that they are forming a strategic partnership within the beverage sector to help advance small and growing businesses. Dwight Funding […]