Global Foodservice News
Hormel Accelerates Strategy into Commercial Foodservice
The Hormel Food Corp.’s stable of brands, most notably Hormel, Jennie-O, Planters, Skippy and SPAM are synonymous with retail. But during the past 30 years, the company has developed new brands, been making inroads into foodservice, and is accelerating its push into the category with Foodservice 3.0, its latest go-to-market strategy. The foundation of Hormel’s…
Read MoreLegal Sea Foods Undergoes Next Evolution
THE CLASSIC CHAIN IS SET TO OPEN A NEW INNOVATION CENTER AND DRIVE AN UPGRADED E-COMMERCE PLATFORM FOR GUESTS NATIONWIDE. When PPX Hospitality Brands purchased Legal Sea Foods almost three years ago, it wasn’t just getting a collection of cult-favorite restaurants in the Northeast. It also took on a 75,000-square-foot Quality Control Center featuring a seafood…
Read MoreSouth American frozen food brand snags ‘Shark Tank’ deal
Arepas, a daily staple of many South American diets, are, as Marina Corina “Coco” Viete Cabezas described it, “basically what would happen if a bagel and a tortilla had a baby” that taps into several mainstream trends in the United States. “Arepas are amazing, not only because they taste really delicious, but also they are…
Read MoreWendy’s expanding in Central Asia
The Kusto Group, an industrial holding company and Wendy’s franchise in Central Asia plans to open and operate 55 outlets across Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan by 2030. Singapore-based Kusto also will introduce a “next generation” restaurant layout and a drive-thru based on artificial intelligence (AI) in Kazakhstan by the second quarter of next year. As of…
Read MoreWhich Fine-Dining restaurant brands score highest for customer satisfaction?
Merchant Centric analyzes content from millions of rewards reviews to identify insights for over 100 key themes, such as food, cleanliness and value. After examining the fast-casual and casual-dining restaurant segments, the Happy Customer Index is now turning its attention to fine dining, an interesting category at this moment as we continue to stave off a recession and as…
Read MoreFood Health and Safety Compliance is not as Vigilant in a Post-Pandemic World
Hazel Analytics data unveiled at the 2023 Food Safety Symposium reveals that handwashing and temperature control are areas in need of improvement. During the peak years of COVID-19, hygiene was king, and everyone—from restaurant workers to people bringing in packages from outside—was meticulously washing their hands for 30 seconds many times a day. But pandemic…
Read MoreRevalize Expands Foodservice E&S Portfolio with Latest Acquisition
KCL joins the Revalize portfolio to expand offerings in the FES industry PRNewswire/ — Revalize, a worldwide leader in CAD, CPQ, and PLM software solutions for manufacturers, announced the acquisition of KCL, the premier design software for foodservice equipment in North America and beyond. Revalize delivers more efficient routes from idea to cash, increasing agility and speed-to-market, while…
Read MoreUS Manufacturing output rises Solidly in September
Production at U.S. factories increased more than expected in September despite strikes in the automobile industry curbing motor vehicle output. This is further evidence that the economy exited the third quarter with momentum. Manufacturing output rose 0.4% last month, the Federal Reserve said on Tuesday. Data for August was revised lower to show production at…
Read MoreGlobal Foodservice News – October 15, Edition
Frozen Food Maker to Expand in California Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a manufacturer of prepared frozen foods for distribution to retail, convenience stores, clubs, vending, industrial, and foodservice, is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Vernon, Calif., by 150,000 square feet. The expansion will include the addition of two buildings in Vernon, near the assets of…
Read MoreChicken N Pickle Keeps its Lead in Pickleball Social Entertainment Segment
THE BRAND, WITH INVESTMENTS FROM NFL SUPERSTARS, PLANS TO NEARLY TRIPLE IN SIZE BY 2025. Chicken N Pickle—a social venue combining food, entertainment, and pickleball—averages about 3.5 acres with parking and 32,000 square feet. Each facility attracts more than 650,000 customers per year and staffs around 180 positions. But at the end of the day,…
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