IDDBA Releases Industry COVID-19 Impact Report

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has released their first COVID-19 Impact report for the new year. These reports are monthly updates to the COVID-19 situation with interest in Bakery, Dairy, Deli Meat, Deli Cheese, and Deli Prepared.

Next Generation of Open Kitchen and SiteSage IoT Platform Expand Value to Food Service, Food Retail, and Retail Organizations

January 14, 2021 Powerhouse Dynamics

Powerhouse Dynamics, the leading provider of enterprise IoT-based solutions for the food service, food retail, and retail industries and a subsidiary of Middleby Corporation, one of the world’s largest kitchen equipment manufacturers, today announced the release of newly enhanced versions of Open Kitchen® and SiteSage®, along with updated branding of the Open Kitchen name.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Partners with Purely Meat Co. on New Steak Delivery Program for Oak Steakhouse

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has partnered with Purely Meat Co. on a new steak delivery service for Oak Steakhouse designed to generate additional revenue streams during the COVID-19 pandemic for the hospitality group’s strategic business partners while delivering high-quality beef to the growing number of home cooks in the U.S.

Sysco Canada Rallies to Support its Customers and Communities through “Keep Restaurants on the Menu” Campaign

January 14, 2021 Sysco Canada

Sysco Canada, the country’s largest foodservice company, announced today the launch of its “Keep Local Restaurants on the Menu” campaign. This is the company’s latest effort under its Foodies Unite initiative which aims to help heal the restaurant industry in Canada and support communities impacted by the pandemic.

National Restaurant Association Shares Top 10 Trends for 2021

For so many, 2020 was a year of fear and uncertainty as the coronavirus ravaged the country and put the restaurant industry through its worst year in history. The economy came to a halt as millions of Americans sheltered in place, and businesses were forced to close indoor spaces.