Melanie Wholesale Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Melanie Mini Cookies With Caramel Flavor

May 23, 2018 FDA

Melanie Wholesale Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 17.6 oz (500g) package of “Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor”, because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Bettcher Introduces New Machine For Fresh-Breading Foods

May 23, 2018 Bettcher Industries

Bettcher Industries introduces the new Automatic Coating System that delivers “consistent breading perfection” when compared to traditional hand breading, along with more distinctive flavor profiles than frozen pre-breaded menu items are able to offer.

Gene Lee Receives Foodservice Industry’s Top Honor

Gene Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Darden Restaurants, was named the 2018 Gold Plate Award winner by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). Gene was nominated by Ecolab and was one of nine operator all-stars who were eligible for the award after being nominated in March for an IFMA Silver Plate award. Gene represented the Chain Full Service category.

Flow-Thru Locker Solution From Apex Makes Order Pick-Up As Fast & Easy As Ordering Ahead

Apex Order Pick-Up Technologies™ is eliminating the line to help QSRs and foodservice brands provide a fast, no-wait experience with its Flow-Thru™ Locker Solution. This automated, self-serve technology makes order pick-up as frictionless as the order and pay process. The problem-solving device is on display in booth 5870 at the 2018 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, in booth 5870, through May 22nd.

FreshPoint Central Florida To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony For The Expansion Of Its Orlando Facility

May 23, 2018 Sysco

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) today announced it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for government officials, associates and other members of the community at its FreshPoint Central Florida facility on May 23, at 11:30 a.m. ET. FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce company, is North America’s leading produce distributor.