Middleby Agrees to Acquire Kamado Joe and Masterbuilt

December 7, 2021 Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation today announced the acquisition of Masterbuilt Holdings LLC, a leader in outdoor residential cooking under the Kamado Joe and Masterbuilt brands with an estimated $250 million in net sales for 2021.

Aramark Announces Strategic Collaboration With Starr Restaurant Organization

December 7, 2021 Aramark

Aramark, a global leader in food and facilities management, announced today it has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Starr Restaurant Organization (Starr Restaurants). Led by entrepreneur and James Beard Award-winning restaurateur, Stephen Starr, Starr Restaurants is one of the largest multi-concept and independent restaurant groups in the United States.

REEF Acquires Foodtech Startup 2ndKitchen

December 7, 2021 REEF

REEF Technology Inc., the largest operator of delivery kitchens, logistics, and proximity hubs in North America, today announced that it has acquired 2ndKitchen, a leader in virtual kitchens for hotels, offices, buildings, venues and other hospitality companies.

The Secret Sauce: How to Boost Produce Consumption and Why it Matters

The Perishable Pundit has supported Brighter Bites since the start, because it has attempted to address something that most school based consumption programs have failed to address –  a rigorous scientific process showing the effectiveness of their program. We asked Pundit investigator and special projects editor, Mira Slott, to find out more.

A Canadian Perspective: On The Pandemic, On Produce and Progress

Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), will be one of the expert presenters for this year’s Global Trade Symposium, which takes place Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, and leads into the Opening Reception of the New York Produce Show and Conference.