Articles Tagged with ''foodservice''

Chipotle Virtual Farmer's Market

Chipotle Launches Virtual Farmer's Market to Help Suppliers Ship Direct-to-Consumer Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Initiative lets Niman Ranch, Petaluma Creamery, McKaskle Family Farm and Meister Cheese sell excess inventory DTC due to coronavirus slowdowns in foodservice.
June 30, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill announces the Chipotle Virtual Farmers’ Market through Shopify, allowing farmers in the Chipotle supply chain to launch improved versions of their own eCommerce websites. Through individualized online marketplaces, Chipotle suppliers will be able to sell meat, dairy and grain products, and other items directly to consumers across the country. As a digital innovator known for seeking long-term solutions, Chipotle is assisting in the development of each supplier’s site, covering hosting fees on Shopify for two years and supporting the design and development of the direct-to-consumer storefronts.


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McDonald’s to implement solar, wind energy to power restaurants

This investment means McDonald’s is said to add more renewable energy to the power supply than any other U.S. restaurant company to date.
November 7, 2019
McDonald's, Chicago, announced its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy with a large-scale virtual power purchase agreement.
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Study reveals shoppers going to the mall to eat at food court, not shop

Nearly 7% of shoppers surveyed say they go to the mall to eat at the food court or just hang out instead of visiting a big box store.
November 6, 2019
More and more consumers are visiting shopping centers with supermarkets as the main store and stores not part of a shopping center or mall, according to a survey conducted by UBS, Switzerland.
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Inspire Brands to acquire Jimmy John’s

Inspire Brands owns Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Rusty Taco and Sonic Drive-In.
September 27, 2019
Inspire Brands, Atlanta, announced plans to acquire Jimmy John’s Sandwiches, Champaign, Ill.
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Emerson Matt Toone

Minimizing food safety risks from farm to fork

Whether you’re a convenience store operator, quick-service retailer, fast-casual or fine dining restaurant, ensuring food quality and safety is imperative to your success.
Matt Toone
September 24, 2019
Here’s how restaurants and c-stores can deliver safe, high-quality food offerings.
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Harbor Wholesale Foods acquires portion of Food Services of America

Harbor will assume a portion of the customer base currently served by the Kent facility, including roughly 1,700 independent restaurant operators throughout 10 counties in Western Washington.
September 11, 2019
Harbor Wholesale Foods, Lacey, Wash., acquired a significant portion of Food Services of America’s (FSA) Seattle, Wash., business, including its 250,000-square-foot distribution facility in Kent, Wash.
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Survey: Foodservice is primary strategy for food retailers to grow, succeed

Likewise, consumers continue to look for convenient ways to get all – or part – of their meals away from home, and supermarkets play a pivotal role in this decision making.
September 5, 2019
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released its annual assessment of the state of the foodservice at retail, demonstrating the opportunities for retailers to leverage a $13 billion category.
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