Ivar's Unveils Revolutionary New 'Chowder Select' Kiosk

April 5, 2012 Ivar’s

Iconic Seattle restaurant chain Ivar’s today unveiled a groundbreaking new vending machine that delivers customized, mixed-to-order chowders at the touch of a button, 24 hours a day. Named Ivar’s Chowder SelectCM, the innovative vending kiosk blends the best in consumer customization, high technology and accessibility, ensuring hungry patrons can “hit the spot” any time day or night with thousands of delicious chowder combinations to choose from.

Globe Food Equipment Company Announces Senior Management Changes

Globe Food Equipment Company, OH, announced the appointments of Denis Griesmer to Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Tony Quesenberry to Director of Service and Customer Support.

Sodexo's STOP Hunger Servathon Back For 2012

April 5, 2012 Sodexo

Sodexo employees across the globe are invited to join forces this month for the annual STOP Hunger “Servathon 2012”. Held each April since 1997, when it began in the U.S., the Servathon is now a global program that works to engage employees in all 80 of Sodexo’s host countries in hunger relief efforts such as donating food, serving meals, and fundraising.

Minnesota School Wins Dole Fruit Flash Mob Video Contest

April 4, 2012 Dole Food Company, Inc.

One day in late December, filled with energy and fueled with fruit, the students and staff of Epiphany Catholic School (Coon Rapids, Minnesota) kicked up their heels and rapped up cravings for DOLE Fruit Bowls® in 100% Juice. Captured on video, the lively, impromptu performance won the hearts of Dole judges who awarded the school the $1,000 grand prize, plus 360 DOLE Fruit Bowls in 100% Fruit Juice, in the first DOLE Fruit Flash Mob Video Contest.

Anchor Helps Operators Optimize Salad Programs

April 4, 2012 Anchor Packaging

Anchor Packaging has long been at the forefront of observing shifts in consumer behavior, and then providing the packaging solutions to enable the food products consumers desire. Anchors most recent new product launches, Crystal Classics 8 PET Bowls and 7 PET bowls, are the latest examples of Anchors focus in this key area. Observing that some of the most successful operators utilize a salad program with both a Mid-size and Large salad offering, Anchor created these two product lines, with an identical family look.