Month: August 2021

IFMA Publishes 2022 Foodservice Industry Forecasts, Projecting 4.9% Growth in Next Calendar Year

August 6, 2021 International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) published its 2022 foodservice industry and segment growth projections on its IFMA Scope™ platform.  Due to recent volatility in the marketplace, the projections utilize calendar year 2019 as a benchmark and are based upon several key assumptions, including COVID-19 vaccine availability, domestic and international travel, and government regulations and mandates. …

Blendid to Add Locations in Southern California and Georgia This Year

August 6, 2021 Blendid

“Blendid is excited to bring our autonomous smoothie kiosks to more geographic areas,” said Vipin Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of Blendid. After careful consideration, we selected the Southern California and Georgia markets due to high index of smoothie consumption in those regions, coupled with strong interest from operational partners. …

Subway Canada Introduces Improved Bread Formula With New 13-Step Process

August 6, 2021 Subway® Restaurants

Subway® Restaurants has launched a new and improved bread recipe and baking method for their popular Classic Italian and Multigrain bread varieties.* The new formula, developed with a panel of world-class bakers over two years, offers even better texture and taste in every bite thanks to a refined 13-step baking process. Just like the original, this delicious new bread is baked fresh in restaurant every day and made with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. …

McLane Company Joins National Hispanic Corporate Council

August 6, 2021 McLane Company

McLane Company, Inc., a leading supply chain services company, today announced its corporate membership with the National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premier resource for corporate America to maximize the Hispanic market opportunity. …

Vegpro Invests $55M to Increase its Winter Lettuce Production Capacity in Quebec

August 6, 2021 Vegpro International

Vegpro International, which produces Fraîche Attitude brand lettuce sold in more than 2,500 outlets across Canada, announced an investment of $ 55 million for the construction of its first greenhouses, as well as packaging lines within the complex, in Sherrington, Montérégie.  …