GrubMarket Expands Further into South Africa Through the Acquisition of Global Produce

April 29, 2024 GrubMarket

As a part of GrubMarket’s portfolio, Global Produce will utilize GrubMarket’s innovative, AI-powered WholesaleWare software suite, the company’s software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales support, online ordering, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics; GrubAssist, GrubMarket’s groundbreaking enterprise AI assistant that empowers food supply chain businesses with deep insights & intelligent analysis; and Orders IO, GrubMarket’s custom branded, mobile eCommerce solution.

Sodexo to Launch Thousands of Hot Food-Producing Robots Across Healthcare, Education, and Corporate Industries

April 29, 2024 Sodexo North America

In a visionary move aimed at redefining hot food robotic technology, Sodexo and ART have announced a partnership to deploy thousands of state-of-the-art hot food robotic kiosks across Sodexo-served facilities throughout the U.S. A culmination of Sodexo’s global leadership and ART’s progress in robotics and AI, this partnership will establish new benchmarks in the automated dining domain.

Compass Group Reinforces Commitment to Reduce Food Waste on 8th Annual Stop Food Waste Day

April 29, 2024 Compass Group

From partnering with FoodTank to host the inaugural Waste Warrior awards in New York City to Teaching Kitchens and chef stations featuring no-waste recipes at schools, corporate cafes and other venues across the country, Compass Group, the world’s largest foodservice and support services company, is celebrating the eighth annual Stop Food Waste Day by raising awareness of the issue and inspiring action.

Middleby Corporation’s TurboChef Selects LeanDNA to Provide Visibility into Production Readiness and Shortage Management

April 29, 2024 LeanDNA

LeanDNA’s advanced analytics provide cross-site visibility and actionable inventory recommendations, enabling TurboChef to improve on-time delivery, reduce operating expenses, and achieve operational excellence.

Cole’s Seafood Launches ASC Labeled “Open & Eat” Tins

April 29, 2024 Cole's Seafood

This spring, Cole’s Seafood is introducing four new Open & Eat tinned seafood products made with Patagonian smoked salmon and smoked rainbow trout that are ASC certified as responsibly farmed. Each tin is a complete meal with a choice of quinoa or vegetables.