Retail & FoodService

Sanese Services Inc. has a new owner. The Columbus-based food service, vending and catering business has been acquired by Warren-based AVI Foodsystems Inc., Columbus Business First has learned. …

Top chefs recently gathered in Miami to celebrate all things food at the annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBE). Among the featured items, guests enjoyed trendy Certified Angus Beef ® fare at showcase venues where the brand was the official protein supplier. …

JTM Food Group, a Harrison, Ohio-based company specializing in great-tasting, fully cooked, healthier menu solutions, will introduce dozens of new products at the 2013 International Pizza Expo, March 19-21 in Las Vegas, NV. The JTM booth (#2156/2158) will highlight Italian offerings to be sampled by pizzeria and pizza concept owners from coast-to-coast as more than 7,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the show. …

As customer snacking occasions climb, the popularity of fried items remains steady, while consumers interest in diet and well-being grows. Recognizing that French Fries, potato tots and other favorite potato sides and snacks lie at the center of this perfect storm, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) joined Bunge, Frymaster and Lamb Weston to launch www.fitfrying.com, a partnership initiative that offers resources foodservice operators need most to fry more healthfully. …

Consumers today are looking for healthy sides and salads without sacrificing taste and quality. Don’s New Vegan Salads addresses the growing vegan consumer trends. These three new salads are made with Veggie lean chicken or beef. …