Diversified Foodservice Supply Intensifies Support of Foodservice Operators

Diversified Foodservice Supply L.L.C., (“DFS”) announced today that they are expanding their Do It Yourself (DIY) program by introducing new videos that enable foodservice operators to make DIY fixes for common kitchen repairs and to handle preventive maintenance tasks that keep kitchens up and running.

Restaurant Suppliers Are Stuck With Tons of Unsold Food

March 26, 2020 Bloomberg

As shoppers empty supermarket shelves of pasta and dried beans, wholesalers like Natoora Ltd, which buys from more than 400 farmers in Europe and the U.S., are struggling to sell food that would normally go to restaurants and hotels.

Labeling Guidance on Redirecting Foodservice Product to Retail

March 26, 2020 Beef Checkoff

There are a lot of changes being made in both the private and public sectors, so we wanted to draw your attention to the latest update regarding labeling of foodservice product for redirection to retail channels.

Foodetective Launches Commission-Free Delivery and Take Away Platform for Restaurants During Coronavirus Pandemic

March 26, 2020 Foodetective

With many restaurants forced to temporarily stop service or rethink offerings, Foodetective is working to help ease some of the stress by making it easy for business owners to add their menus online to make takeout services possible, and enabling customers to support local restaurants.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs Announces Partnership with DBPR and FRLA to Support Meals to the Elderly

“By working together, our agencies will be able to ensure all of our 5.5 million seniors have safe access to food,” said Richard Prudom, Secretary for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.