Month: February 2018

Consumers are ordering soup and salad at restaurants slightly less frequently now than two years ago, according to Technomic’s recently released 2018 Soup & Salad Consumer Trend Report. Among the factors contributing to this decline is a shift in menu offerings; soup and salad are trending down on menus, likely due to the growth of more unique, alternative healthy options such as roasted cauliflower dishes and poke bowls. …

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announced today that A&W of Canada Inc., the parent company of Food Services, has completed a reorganization (the "Reorganization") to provide liquidity for, and accommodate the individual estate planning purposes of, some of its long standing shareholders.  …

Welbilt, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Avaj International Holding AB (“Crem® International” or “Crem”), which is majority owned by private equity firms Priveq Investment Fund IV L.P. and SEB Venture Capital, for total consideration of approximately SEK 1,800 million, or approximately $224 million USD equivalent. …

US Foods Holding Corp. announced the launch of its 2018 Spring Scoop, dedicated to highlighting 26 new products from the company's award-winning Serve Good program. Diners today care more than ever about the stories behind how their food is grown and raised. In fact, 67 percent of consumers state that they would have a better impression of a restaurant that offered sustainable foods and at least 80 percent of diners say they want to know more about their food sourcei. …

Fionna Espana, the morning lead chef at Cal Poly Pomona’s Los Olivos dining hall, has been named 2017 Pastry Chef of the Year presented by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chefs De Cuisine Association of California, Los Angeles chapter. …