Will Means Joins Middleby as President of Southbend

Industry veteran Will Means has joined Middleby as President of Southbend. Will and Middleby Group President John Perruccio will work closely together at Southbend for the rest of the year to ensure a smooth management transition. Southbend is based in Fuquay-Varina, N.C.

Chartwells K12 Celebrates School Lunch Heroes Making a Difference in the Cafeteria and Beyond

May 2, 2024 Chartwells K12

This Friday, May 3rd, Chartwells K12 celebrates National School Lunch Hero Day to recognize its 16,000 chefs, dietitians, and food service workers serving up 2 million meals a day and making the cafeteria the happiest place in school.

Ventura Foods To Acquire DYMA Brands

May 2, 2024 Ventura Foods, LLC.

Ventura Foods, a food manufacturing and innovation company specializing in custom and branded products for restaurants and retailers, has reached an agreement to acquire DYMA Brands.

Duke’s Announces Launch of Vegan Mayo for Foodservice and DukesMayo.com

May 2, 2024 Duke's Mayonnaise

Duke’s, the premium southern brand that has set the bold standard of mayonnaise since 1917, is unveiling its latest innovation: Plant-Based Mayo. This exciting addition to their product lineup caters to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives, offering a delicious option for both foodservice establishments and online shoppers.

Sam’s Club Successfully Deploys AI-Powered Exit Technology at 120+ Locations, Leading the Retail Industry with Customer Experience Innovation

May 2, 2024 Sam's Club

Sam’s Club’s rapid deployment of its exit technology represents the largest-scale implementation of member-facing AI-powered technology in the retail industry. The retailer’s announcement of reaching the milestone of deploying at 20 percent of its clubs in the first quarter comes as other retailers have struggled to deploy similar technology at scale, with some abandoning efforts, just starting initial pilots, or have not shared plans to enhance customer experiences through checkout and store exit technologies.