Chartwells Higher Education Outlines Top Trends for 2023 in Plant-Based Dining on College Campuses

January 13, 2023 Chartwells Higher Education

This year, the retail market for plant-based foods reached $7.4 billion — $5.5 billion more than in 2019 — and today’s college students are driving high levels of adoption. In fact, nearly eight in ten (79%) of Gen Z eat plant-based meals at least once a week, with 60% of them wanting to eat more plant-based foods.

Sodexo Live! Announces Executive Leadership Change, Appoints Belinda Oakley CEO, North America

January 13, 2023 Sodexo

Sodexo Live!, the hospitality partner to the world’s most iconic venues, is pleased to announce the appointment of Belinda Oakley as its new Chief Executive Officer, North America. A proven international business leader with two decades of foodservice management experience who has successfully led enterprise growth strategies through operational excellence, innovation and the development of high performing teams, Oakley takes over to lead 20,000+ team members at 150+ partner venues throughout the US and Canada.

Mann Packing Company Launches Air Fryer Veggie Kits

January 13, 2023 Mann Packing Company

Mann Packing Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte N.A., Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, announced the launch of its brand-new MANN™ Air Fryer Veggie Kits – ready-to-use veggie kits created for air fryers

Red Sun Farms is Proud to Donate to Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario

January 13, 2023 Red Sun Farms

Red Sun Farms feels honored to have the opportunity to partner with great causes, like the Make-A-Wish foundation. Red Sun Farms promotes healthy lifestyles in the workplace by providing produce boxes for a donation of five dollars a box. The large boxes are filled with fresh, high quality vegetables straight from the Red Sun Farms’ greenhouses.

Who Takes This Year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award?

January 13, 2023 FRUIT LOGISTICA

Ten finalists are in contention to win this year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award, the most coveted international prize for innovation in the fresh produce business.