Month: February 2014

Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service and one of the largest privately held companies in North America, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Patina Restaurant Group. …

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today launched a new initiative – Project Taste Test – Servin' Up Successful Careers – that showcases career opportunities in the foodservice sector. Through a partnership with PepsiCo Foodservice, Project Taste Test is an ongoing video series that features leading industry executives and gives advice to ProStart students seeking a foodservice career. Project Taste Test's first video features PepsiCo Corporate Executive Research Chef Stephen Kalil. Additional Project Taste Test videos will debut during the 2013-2014 school year. …

Darrell Pardy, President and CEO of Bristol Seafood, announced a strategic alliance between Bristol Seafood of Portland, Maine and Performance Foodservice-NorthCenter of Augusta, Maine. …

FFR Merchandising, Inc. hopes to help improve efficiency and enhance employee safety during food preparation with FFR Merchandising’s Dexter® Safe-Splitter™. …

Mars Foodservices US is voluntarily recalling Foodservices UNCLE BEN'S® INFUSED® Rice products, which are only sold in 5 lbs and 25 lbs bags. UNCLE BEN'S® Brand Ready to Heat, Boxed, Bag or Cup Products available in supermarkets and other retail outlets are not involved. Our Foodservices Products are manufactured separately and are sold through wholesale distribution channels. …