Build a Team of Star Bakers and Salesclerks

February 4, 2022 BakeMark

A huge challenge facing every business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic is staffing. Bakeries and donut shops of every size and description are no exception. It’s so important to have bakers and salesclerks who know what they are doing. Understand the baking process and your products and how to sell them to your customers, and keep your operation running smoothly It takes time to teach and develop those skills and attitudes. It’s critical that you continually build from within – both as individuals and as a team. 

Merlin Entertainments Names Aramark as Food and Beverage Partner

February 4, 2022 Aramark

Merlin Entertainments (“Merlin” or “the Company”), a global leader in location-based entertainment, announced today that it has named Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, as its food and beverage partner for five locations in the UK and two in the US.

Custom Culinary Launches in Canada

February 4, 2022 Custom Culinary

Introducing the launch of the Custom Culinary® brand in Canada—a line of exceptional foodservice products developed to enhance any menu and every daypart. The Custom Culinary® brand was established in the US more than 70 years ago with the mission of providing foodservice professionals with true, real and authentic flavour solutions. Our Custom Culinary® products are now available in Canada, designed to meet the needs of Canadian foodservice operators and their consumers’ tastes.

Factor Expands Chicago Presence with Opening of New Lake Zurich Fulfillment Center

February 4, 2022 Factor

Factor, America’s leading ready-to-eat meal delivery service, announced today the opening of a new fulfillment and distribution center located in Lake Zurich, IL. The nearly 100,000 square foot facility located at 1325 Ensell Rd. will support the brand’s future growth plans, enabling Factor to provide more customers with convenient, premium meals right to their doorsteps.

Ben E. Keith Foods Announces Acquisition of Florida Food Service

February 4, 2022 Ben E. Keith Foods

Ben E. Keith Foods proudly announces its purchase of Florida Food Service, Inc. The acquisition, which closed February 2, 2022, includes all assets of Florida Food Service – – including the 86,000 square foot distribution center in Gainesville, Fla. This acquisition will create the ninth division of Ben E. Keith Foods across 15 states.