EarthFirst Films by PSI Produces First PHA Home Compostable Packaging Film

EarthFirst Films by PSI, a global bioplastic film technology and manufacturing company, announces the successful completion of the first commercial run of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) home compostable packaging film.

Steritech Presents Panda Express with the Fast Casual Excellence in Food Safety Award

May 25, 2021 Steritech

Steritech, the leading provider of assessment and consulting solutions for operational consistency and brand protection, presented the 2021 Excellence in Food Safety award to Panda Express during Wednesday’s Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers ceremony.

Conversational AI Powers Drive-Thru

May 25, 2021 Intel Corporation

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Restaurant is using a new conversational artificial intelligence (AI) solution to increase the speed of service and shorten wait times in their drive-thrus. The solution, created by Hi Auto, greets each drive-thru guest and answers questions about the menu before taking and confirming their order.

Grubhub Unveils Grubhub Direct, a Commission-Free Platform to Help Restaurants Reach Loyal Diners and Build their Brands Online

May 25, 2021 Grubhub

With nearly 10 years building branded ordering and loyalty experiences for large restaurant chains, Grubhub is leveraging its expertise to help independent restaurants develop their own customized ordering websites, empowering them to market directly to their diners, receive their diner data and manage their branded website—all without any marketing fees.

Sysco Announces Agreement to Acquire Greco and Sons, a Leading Independent Italian Specialty Distributor in the United States

May 25, 2021 Sysco

Sysco Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Greco and Sons, a leading independent Italian specialty distributor in the United States from Arbor Investments and the Greco family.