Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Johnson-Lancaster Buys IFE/SCRDG For the second time in less than a week, one of the top 100 foodservice equipment and supplies dealers in the country has been acquired. In this case, Florida-based Johnson-Lancaster and Associates has purchased California-based IFE Group/SCRDG. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Johnson-Lancaster… read more
The new agreement will see expansion of the brand in the Midwest, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Florida. Papa John’s International has unveiled plans to open 50 more US restaurants by 2028 through a new agreement with franchisee Nadeem Bajwa and his company, the Bajco Group. The move is part of a broader strategy to increase the… read more
Restaurant chains and California franchisees are making the tough decision to increase prices and cut hours in light of the state’s new $20 minimum wage In light of California’s new $20 minimum wage bill for fast-food workers, which went into effect on April 1, restaurant chains and franchisees are already taking action, in some cases… read more
A class action lawsuit alleged that shoppers paid more than the lowest advertised price for some items. NEW YORK (AP) — If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer. The class action lawsuit,… read more
Job creation in March easily topped expectations in a sign of continued acceleration for what has been a bustling and resilient labor market. Nonfarm payrolls increased 303,000 for the month, well above the Dow Jones estimate for a rise of 200,000 and higher than the downwardly revised 270,000 gain in February, the Labor Department’s Bureau… read more
Sodexo has completed the acquisition of the Compass Mainland China business. In a market with undeniable long term growth potential, this acquisition strengthens Sodexo’s position in Food markets, enhancing its presence and service offerings in Mainland China with newly acquired contracts in the corporate, education, and healthcare environments. Following this operation, Sodexo’s 17,000 employees across… read more
Firstleaf says lighter glass and packaging materials lowers the weight of its shipments. NAPA, Calif. — Firstleaf on Tuesday announces a partnership with Saxco, the premier provider of packaging solutions to the wine, beer, liquor and food industries. Through supply chain partners like Saxco, Firstleaf is able to reduce its environmental impact by using lighter… read more
Providing foodservice operators with a sustainable alternative to traditional foam trays. SAYREVILLE, N.J. – Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging solutions, on Tuesday announced the launch of its new line of pulp protein and produce trays. This certified commercially compostable packaging solution provides foodservice operators with a sustainable alternative to traditional… read more
Predictive planning using simulated weather, cropping, market and farm conditions. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Being able to see into the future would be a handy trick for anybody, but that ability could be indispensable in helping farmers navigate the ups and downs of Mother Nature and markets. Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife Research in the… read more
Both Panera and McDonald’s suffered major, systemwide IT system outages this month: Can these disruptive system failures be prevented? Earlier this month, McDonald’s experienced a systemwide tech outage in several of the company’s global markets, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan and Hong Kong. Although the company clarified that the IT outage was not a… read more