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 […]
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Utz Quality Foods To Buy Golden Enterprises, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Utz Quality Foods plans to purchase Golden Enterprises, maker of Golden Flake brand snack foods. Dylan Lissette, CEO of Utz, said Golden Flake’s product line, market coverage and manufacturing facilities blend well with Utz’s desire to “expand and grow our markets in the South.” Golden Flake’s product lines and production capabilities […]
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VERC Sends Fruit Baskets To Area Police To Show Support, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… In appreciation of the work performed by local law enforcement, VERC Enterprises recently sent fruit baskets to police departments in the 25 towns where it maintains stores. The idea came about when VERC President Leo Vercollone attended a recent industry study group. He and seven other convenience store owners from across […]
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New York Passes Law Allowing Dogs At Outdoor Cafés, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… New York recently passed a law allowing residents to bring their dogs to outdoor cafés as long as there is no food prep going on outside. Dogs must be leashed or in a carrier. Dogs still are not allowed indoors at restaurants… Steak ’n Shake recently added “24 Meals Under $4” […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Partner with Dunkin’ Donuts, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… BJ’s Wholesale Club will be converting the food courts in select clubs into Dunkin’ Donuts shops or kiosks. The first club conversions will be in Northborough, Massachusetts. BJ’s newest club in Kearny, New Jersey, will open with a Dunkin’ Donuts shop later this summer. “Dunkin’ is an outstanding brand, which […]