Advent International to Acquire a Significant Stake in Imperial Dade, a Leading North American Distributor of Foodservice Packaging

Advent International announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in Imperial Dade the leading distributor in North America of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, from Bain Capital Private Equity. Bain Capital, which first invested in Imperial Dade in 2019, and Advent will have joint Board governance.

UniPro Foodservice Adds Another New Member

May 3, 2022 UniPro Foodservice

UniPro Foodservice is pleased to announce Accardi Foods in Medford, Massachusetts has joined the cooperative effective May 1, 2022.

Jersey Mike’s Adds Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Swiss Sub to Permanent Menu Board

May 3, 2022 Jersey Mike’s

After a year-long try out, Jersey Mike’s Subs assigns an official number—64— to its Grilled Portabella Mushroom and Swiss Sub, awarding the popular meatless option a coveted place on the permanent menu board.

Oppy Makes First-Ever Tech Investment in Bloomfield Robotics

May 3, 2022 Oppy

Initiating their partnership at the beginning of 2021, Bloomfield Robotics and the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce commenced trials of the tech in its California grape vineyards which revealed quick success. Just one year later, Oppy is investing in its first-ever technology venture.

Viva Fresh Continues Healthy Eating with 15,403lb Fresh Produce Donation to North Texas Food Bank

The Texas International Produce Association(TIPA) teamed up with North Texas Food Bank of Plano, Texas to make a 15,403lb fresh produce donation at the conclusion of the Viva Fresh Produce Expo on April 23, 2022. These fresh fruits and vegetables will provide roughly 12,800 meals for North Texas families in need.