Uber Approaches Grubhub With Takeover Offer

May 14, 2020 Ed Hammond, Bloomberg

Uber Technologies Inc. has made an offer to acquire Grubhub Inc., a move that could combine two of the largest food-delivery apps in the U.S. as the coronavirus drives a surge in demand, according to people familiar with the matter.

Aramark Launches EverSafe, a Holistic Platform to Enable the Safe Reopening and Sustainable Management of Client Locations

May 14, 2020 Aramark

Aramark unveiled Aramark EverSafe™ to heighten the protection of everyone the Company serves. This multi-dimensional platform, which will support the safe reopening and sustainable management of client locations around the world, reflects Aramark’s deep operational expertise and leverages the full force of its enterprise offering.

U.S. Foodservice Revenues to Decline 25% From 2019, But Will Rebound by 2024, Forecasts New Report by Packaged Facts

May 14, 2020 Packaged Facts

Although full-service restaurants have slowly been losing share of restaurant spending to less expensive and more convenient fast food and fast casual restaurants, they still made up the largest share of revenues from eating and drinking places in 2019, according to Food Carryout & Delivery, a recently published report market research firm Packaged Facts.

PepsiCo Foodservice Launches Four New Initiatives To Support Restaurant Industry COVID-19 Relief Efforts

May 14, 2020 PepsiCo

PepsiCo Foodservice is announcing four new programs aimed at supporting restaurants and their workers who have been hard hit by the crisis. Currently, 8 million restaurant workers are unemployed due to COVID-19.

Wish Farms Promotes Local Businesses, Donates Gift Cards

May 14, 2020 Wish Farms

International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, recently completed a successful giveback campaign on Instagram by promoting local businesses while simultaneously supporting children in need.