Sodexo Partners with White House Chef and Army Combat Trainer Andre Rush to Provide 27M Meals Annually to Servicewomen and Men Nationwide

July 18, 2024 Sodexo North America

Sodexo, the nation’s largest federal foodservice contractor, proudly announces the company’s partnership with Chef Andre Rush, former White House chef for multiple administrations, bestselling author, award-winning Olympic chef, and U.S. veteran among other accolades. Through this partnership, Sodexo will benefit from Chef Rush’s culinary expertise alongside his special interest in supporting servicemen and women’s mental and physical well-being – to innovate and elevate menus across Sodexo’s government services.

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Unveils Lineup Featuring Groundbreaking Expansion into Brooklyn

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) unveils the 17th annual lineup featuring a groundbreaking expansion into Brooklyn this October 17-20, 2024. The Festival is set to offer all new programming and an unforgettable experience to support its charitable partner God’s Love We Deliver, New York City’s only provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling to those affected by severe and chronic illness.

C.H. Robinson Launches Digital Dispatch to Maximize Efficiency and Earnings for Carriers

July 18, 2024 C.H. Robinson

Global logistics company C.H. Robinson announced a major efficiency for carriers through the launch of Digital Dispatch, its enhanced load matching platform. Utilizing a new algorithm powered by data science and artificial intelligence (AI), Digital Dispatch analyzes a broad range of data to offer more timely and precise load recommendations based on a carrier’s unique search history and preferences within Navisphere® Carrier. 

Sun-Maid Launches All-New Blueberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins

Sun-Maid’s Blueberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins are available nationwide at select Walmart, Meijer, Kroger (starting July 21st), and Giant Eagle (starting August 1st) stores. This new offering is part of Sun-Maid’s mission to provide a world of delicious snacks made with whole fruit—imagine that!

FDP to Unveil New Executive Leaders at IFPA Foodservice Conference

July 18, 2024 Farm Direct Partners

U.S.-based fresh produce grower/packer/importer Farm Direct Partners (FDP) has appointed two produce industry specialists Jackie Carrillo and Dan Acevedo as key executives in a strategic move that will further advance the company’s exponential growth in the imported lime category.