Global Foodservice News — March 1, 2024

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Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory With customers on six continents, the manufacturer says international reach was a decisive factor in the new distribution partnership. Parts Town is now the exclusive distributor of OEM parts for Frontline Int’l., a manufacturer of oil management equipment. “The international reach of Parts… read more

Key Drivers Behind a Booming Cleaning Chemicals Market

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According to findings from Research and Markets, the U.S. cleaning chemical products market is expected to grow from 2023-2028 due to several factors. These include a growing hygienic awareness among individuals and the rising incidents of various viral infections across the country, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic has raised awareness about the importance… read more

Sodexo, AstraZeneca Agree to Extension

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Sodexo reinforced its contract of Food and Facilities Management Services with AstraZeneca in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway for a further 5-year period. Sodexo and AstraZeneca have built a trusting relationship over the years, with significant advances implemented to improve the daily lives of consumers. The collaboration between Sodexo and AstraZeneca began in… read more

Facts About Energy Use and The Paper Industry

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Advancing Sustainability Through Energy Efficiency The paper industry plays a vital role in our daily lives. Paper is all around us in our homes, schools and offices. It’s a product to feel good about because the industry has taken steps to advance sustainability through energy efficiency. Understanding Energy Consumption in the Paper Industry Purchased energy… read more

Sofidel opens production in Duluth, Minnesota

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The company celebrates the start of operations at its new facilities, promoting local development and community collaboration Sofidel, a leader in the paper products industry, celebrates a significant milestone with the start of its first production at its newly opened facility in Duluth, Minnesota. The company marks this moment as the beginning of a new… read more

Essity featured in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for third consecutive year

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Recognized company stands out among the top 10% selected globally for sustainable excellence Essity has been included, for the third consecutive year, in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. Within the review of more than 9,400 companies worldwide, the company is part of the top 10% selected for this year’s Yearbook. S&P Global, an international financial… read more

KEYIMPACT AND WAYPOINT COMBINE TO FORM BEST-IN-CLASS AWAY-FROM-HOME FOOD SOLUTIONS AGENCY, ACXION FOODSERVICE

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ODENTON, Md., Jan. 31, 2024 /CNW/ — Two leading national away-from-home sales and marketing agencies, KeyImpact Sales and Systems (KeyImpact) and Waypoint have formed the preeminent foodservice agency in North America and will be named Acxion Foodservice (www.acxion.com). Acxion (pronounced “action”) has an exclusive focus on foodservice with comprehensive food and non-food sales, marketing, culinary… read more

Lawson Products Acquires Emergent Safety Supply

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Distribution Solutions Group, Inc. announced that its operating company, Lawson Products, completed the acquisition of Safety Supply Illinois LLC, DBA Emergent Safety Supply (ESS), a national distributor of safety products based near Chicago in Batavia, Illinois. “We are excited to announce the acquisition of ESS,” says Cesar Lanuza, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lawson… read more

National Forest Products Week Celebrates Industry’s Sustainability Leadership

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The 63rd Annual Event Celebrates the People Who Make Essential and Sustainable Paper and Wood Products WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is celebrating the 63rd annual National Forest Products Week. Throughout this week, AF&PA will highlight the industry’s sustainability leadership and paper recycling achievements within the circular economy. The forest products… read more

Predicting the Next Decade of Infection Prevention

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According to research conducted by Future Market Insights, the global infection prevention market is estimated to be over $40,845 million in 2024. Between 2024 and 2034, the market is predicted to grow at 3.1 percent, reaching a valuation of $55,379 million by that year. The infection prevention and control market is expanding globally due to… read more