Fortune International Completes Acquisition Of EuroGourmet

March 5, 2020 Fortune International

Fortune International, LLC, the Midwest’s leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products; announces the March 1st acquisition of EuroGourmet, a St. Peters, Missouri based premium distributor of specialty foods, focused on the pastry category.

Dexai Robotics Announces Oversubscribed Funding Round to Launch Alfred, a Robotic Sous-Chef

March 5, 2020 Dexai Robotics

Dexai Robotics, an AI robotics company focused on commercial kitchen automation, announced today that it has raised an oversubscribed $ 5.5 Mn Seed Round, led by Hyperplane Venture Capital. New investors Rho Capital, Harlem Capital, Contour Venture Partners, and NextView Ventures also participated in this financing round. Vivjan Myrto, a Managing Partner at Hyperplane, joined Dexai’s board of directors.

Gourmet Pizza Vending Machine Start-Up Basil Street Raises $ 10M in Priced Round of Funding

March 5, 2020 Basil Street

The revolution of truly gourmet pizza vending machines throughout the country is upon us. It was announced today that Basil Street, a high-tech, innovative pizza vending machine company, has closed a $ 10 million priced round of funding, setting the stage for a multi-city pilot program rollout launching in April across the United States.

Compass Group and Northwestern University Partner to Battle Food Insecurity

March 5, 2020 Compass Group

Compass Group – powered by Chartwells Higher Education – and Northwestern Dining are working to combat the challenge of food insecurity faced by students on campus. Compass is teaching students how to create nutritious meals with budget-friendly strategies and food from the Purple Pantry food pantry.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Reveals 2020 Silver Plate Award Recipients

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) is proud to announce the 2020 IFMA Silver Plate Award recipients. Silver Plate winners in eight categories were unveiled today at IFMA’s 2020 Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) in New Orleans.