American Bakers Association Announces 2 New Board Members

The American Bakers Association (ABA) has appointed two new Board Members to fill open seats for the 2024-26 term. Kim Albers-Nisbet, CEO of United States Bakery, fills the vacant Baker Member seat, while Carrie Jones-Barber, CEO of Dawn Foods, fills the vacant Allied Member seat. The next call for open ABA Board seats will be held in Q1 2025, with the election taking place during the 2025 Convention.

Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.

October 13, 2024 Darden

With the acquisition now complete, Chuy’s joins Darden’s portfolio of differentiated brands which also includes Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s and Bahama Breeze.

Mcdonald’s France Launches Veggie McPlant Nuggets

October 13, 2024 Beyond Meat

Plant-based eating in France just got a whole lot more delicious and easy with the debut of the Veggie McPlant® Nuggets made by Beyond Meat at all McDonald’s locations across France!

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings Fan-Favorite Flavors to Seven NBA and NHL Venues for 2024-25 Arena Season

Aramark is enhancing its hospitality offerings with new menu items and local culinary partnerships that bring the tastes of home to the arena. Fans can look forward to innovative dishes crafted by Aramark’s culinary team and headlined by one of the most popular food items on arena menus – nachos!

Giorgio Armani, 90, is Opening a New Restaurant on Madison Avenue to Celebrate Beautiful Food

October 13, 2024 Kayla Holliday, Vanity Fair

Executive chef Antonio D’Angelo previously worked as Armani’s personal chef before becoming the corporate executive chef of the Armani restaurants in 2020. He hopes to capture the essence of the stately Upper East Side neighborhood through seasonal offerings that will distinguish the restaurant from Armani’s former Fifth Avenue location.