Franklin Junction Awarded Global Exclusivity for Nathan’s Famous Virtual Restaurants

January 9, 2024 Nathan’s Famous

Host Kitchen® creator, Franklin Junction,marks the third anniversary of their relationship with Nathan’s Famous by landing exclusive license rights for all future virtual restaurants worldwide. The deal also includes rights to Nathan’s Famous sister brands, Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips and Wings of New York.

Sodexo’s InReach Acquires K&R Vending Services

January 9, 2024 Sodexo

Sodexo’s InReach, the global foodservice leader’s multimarket convenience solution, announces the acquisition of K&R Vending Services headquartered in New Castle, Del. With this addition, Sodexo’s InReach will serve Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and Eastern Maryland.

IFPA Promotes Sustainability Leader to Vice President

International Fresh Produce Association announced that Tamara Muruetagoiena is promoted to become IFPA’s first ever Vice President of Sustainability.  Muruetagoiena joined the organization in April 2022 and established the critical importance of the produce and floral industry taking the lead in sustainability efforts of the entire fresh and food systems.

Wakefern Food Corp. Announces Own Brands Snack Summit

January 9, 2024 Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, is seeking new and delicious items for its Own Brands snack portfolio.

Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association Announces New Co-Chairmen After Almost a Decade

The Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association (PAIA) announced at their 2023 October Board Meeting while in Anaheim, California their new Co-Chairman for 2024-2025, Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties for the East Coast Chair and Craig Rolandelli of Jacobs Malcolm & Burtt (JMB) for the West Coast Chair.