Retail & FoodService

Wichita-based GreenAcres Inc. will take over management of the three Whole Foods Association stores in Wichita and two others in Oklahoma, and it plans to close on the purchase of all five by Oct. 31. …

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) realizes that costing out a menu is no easy task. So, they’ve developed a number of useful tools to take the guesswork out of purchasing the right Idaho® potato. From carton to plate, operators can rely on the IPC Size Guide, Virtual Plate Sizing Guide (compares plate coverage of 50-count, 60-count and 70-count potatoes), and handy Cost Per Serving chart to specify the perfect Idaho® potato for their needs. …

Flavorseal, an industry leader in sous vide and cook-chill, announced their sponsorship of two additional workshops on reduced oxygen packaging and HACCP.  Conducted by Dr. Brian Nummer of the Retail-Foodservice Food Safety Consortium, these seminars bring together both foodservice industry and regulators for a comprehensive overview of sous vide, cook-chill and HACCP.  …

Sysco Corporation announced executive leadership changes to strengthen the connection among the commercial functions of merchandising, supply chain, marketing and sales, as well as to maintain continuity within its vast network of foodservice operations. …

American Quality Foods, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of healthy culinary mixes, has created a gluten-free product line designed for educational institutions, medical and senior care facilities, hotels, restaurants, corporate cafeterias, casinos and cruise lines. …