Equipment & Supplies News & Media
Whole Grain Sampling Day attendees include McDonald's
January 10, 2014
The third Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day is set for April 2, and a number of restaurants, foodservice organizations, supermarkets and more have already signed…
read nowWillow Run Foods earns top distributor award from Arby's co-op
January 9, 2014
ARCOP Inc., the national supply chain cooperative for Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has named Willow Run Foods Inc. as its 2013 Distributor of the Year award…
read nowMiddleby acquires steam cooking equipment manufacturer
January 8, 2014
The Middleby Corporation announced its acquisition of the assets of Market Forge Industries, a manufacturer of steam cooking equipment for the foodservice…
read nowCIC Partners adds Pizza Hut Co-op exec as operating partner
January 8, 2014
CIC Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has added Sam Khoury to its team as an operating partner in residence.
read nowMcDonald's commits to sustainable beef supply starting in 2016
January 8, 2014
McDonald's announced on its website this week that it will begin purchasing verified sustainable beef in 2016. In transition, the company said it will "listen…
read now'Worlds first burrito kiosk' arrives in LA
January 8, 2014
A newly-built gas station in Los Angeles has become the first location to house a burrito vending machine dubbed Burrito Box.
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Sysco/US Foods merger: The small independent restaurant just got smaller
The best thing small restaurants can do is band together with a GPO, providing more transparency and security in pricing.
read nowN.J. Burger King units plan LED light installation
December 20, 2013
Energy Saving Solutions USA announced that Parade Enterprises LLC's 46 Burger King restaurant locations across New Jersey will install the company's Forever…
read nowMcDonald's closing Japan units, navigating excess chicken wing supply
December 20, 2013
McDonald's struggles with its Japan business have been going on for years. In 2010, for example, the company closed more than 400 stores. Now, the Golden…
read nowHobart Center announces sustainability grant program
December 19, 2013
The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…
read nowMiddleby acquires Automatic Bar Controls
December 19, 2013
The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Automatic Bar Controls Inc., a manufacturer of beverage dispensing systems for the foodservice…
read nowUnion leaders urge dialogue over Sysco, US Foods merger
December 17, 2013
James P. Hoffa, general president of union organization International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has issued a statement regarding last week's announcement of…
read nowNew cloud-based foodservice technology receives PCI approval
December 17, 2013
NEXTEP SYSTEMS today announced the official release of Foundation6, which received approval for new deployments by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards…
read nowHenny Penny acquires Wood Stone Corp.
December 17, 2013
Henny Penny, a provider of foodservice equipment solutions, announced Monday that it will acquire Wood Stone Corporation, a manufacturer of stone hearth…
read nowWendy's supply chain co-op exec joins GS1 Standards board
December 13, 2013
John Inwright, president and CEO of Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., has been appointed to the GS1 US board of governors. Amit Menipaz, general manager…
read nowRestaurant groups pen letter to Congress over corn ethanol proposal
December 11, 2013
A group of restaurant and foodservice organizations has signed a letter addressed to Congress this week, asking for the elimination of the corn ethanol mandate…
read nowSysco to buy US Foods
December 9, 2013
Sysco, one of the world's largest food supply companies, is taking over one of its major rivals — US Foods. Sysco is buying the privately owned company for…
read nowChick-fil-A dropping high-fructose corn syrup, dyes from menu
December 4, 2013
Chick-fil-A has committed to removing high-fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes from its menu. According to ABC News, the company's white buns contain HFCS…
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Real-time analytics boost supply chain quality
Shifts in demand to healthier, fresher ingredients has created havoc for traditional supply chain management.
read nowIce-O-Matic launches line of under-counter machines
December 2, 2013
Ice-O-Matic, a manufacturer of ice machines and dispensers, has introduced a new line of compact, under-counter ice machines created for small space…
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