Month: October 2016

NRA Educational Foundation & Oracle Hospitality Empower Students To Imagine Future Restaurant & Culinary Concepts

October 31, 2016 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and Oracle Hospitality present "A Look Inside the National ProStart Invitational," a report that showcases restaurant and culinary concepts developed by high school students who are enrolled in ProStart®, a two-year career and technical education program in secondary schools nationwide that teaches culinary arts and restaurant management skills and fundamentals. …

Arby’s Is Testing Venison Steak Sandwiches

October 31, 2016 Kate Taylor, Business Insider

Arby's is testing a sandwich made with thick-cut venison steak in an effort to win over the more than 20 million American hunters. …

Partnership Between Sodexo & Volunteers Of America Creates Professional Development Training Series For Veterans

October 31, 2016 Sodexo

Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, in partnership with Volunteers of America, today launched a collection of resources specifically designed to support veterans who may be transitioning to the civilian workforce or seeking to enhance their active duty career opportunities. Central to these resources is a new webinar series, which begins today, developed by Sodexo's Talent Acquisition team. …

In The Wake Of The Ahold And Delhaize Merger Bruce Peterson, Founder Of Wal-Mart’s Produce Program, Discusses Retail Consolidation And Retail Differentiation At The Amsterdam Produce Show And Conference

October 31, 2016 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

In the aftermath of the merger of Ahold and Delhaize, Bruce Peterson heads to the very heart of the European produce industry — the Netherlands — to share what the experience of building the largest produce program in the world taught him about retail differentiation. We asked John Aiello, Contributing Editor at Pundit sister publication PRODUCE BUSINESS to find out more. …

In Search Of The Best Talent… Robinson Fresh Opens New European Headquarters In Amsterdam… Attendees Of The Amsterdam Produce Show & Conference Invited On A Special Tour

October 31, 2016 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

When we looked at the location for an event in the Netherlands we didn’t hesitate to choose Amsterdam. When it came to identifying allies for this point of view, we didn’t have to look far. Robinson Fresh has its headquarters in Amsterdam and the reason tells us a lot about Robinson Fresh and C.H. Robinson. We asked Pundit Investigator and Special Projects Editor Mira Slott to find out more about this American giant that has made its European capital in Amsterdam. …