Month: May 2017

McDonald's plans to expand its relationship with Uber Technologies as it seeks to offer delivery of its food to customers in more U.S. cities. …

Sodexo, the world leader in Quality of Life Services, and a founding member of the International Coalition for Food Waste, is an industry leader in preventing, reducing and eliminating food waste, which accounts for $940 billion in economic losses annually. Understanding the impact that the food service industry can have in reducing or eliminating waste, Sodexo calls on the industry and businesses at-large to address the societal, financial and environmental impacts of food waste – locally and globally. …

Following a thorough search involving both internal and external candidates, Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT) announced today that Haresh Shah is promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective today. Shah will assume the leadership of Welbilt’s finance organization from John Stewart, who will be retiring on May 5th. …

This summer, Omni Hotels & Resorts knows one thing is for certain: it’s all about the avocado. The luxury hotel brand has announced that its annual “Art of Water” poolside menu—which every year spotlights one of the country’s most popular ingredients—will be devoted to the popular fruit. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, guests visiting participating Omni properties can enjoy a selection of creative and delicious food and drink options, all featuring Avocados From Mexico. …

Ground has been broken for a $12 million, 11,700-square-foot expansion at Cargill’s innovative cooked egg facility in Mason City, Iowa, resulting in 44 jobs being added to the more than 250 existing positions. Popularity of the products made at the facility, especially baked or cooked egg entrees and patties, necessitated the expansion to meet foodservice and food ingredient customers’ needs and satisfy consumer demand. …