ABA: January is dedicated to National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Since enriched grains contain folic acid, a critical nutrient for brain and spinal cord development during pregnancy, the American Bakers Association (ABA), with your partnership, is encouraging women of childbearing age to consume enriched grains to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) in their babies through proper prenatal nutrition.

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2024 Boards

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.

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.