The new regional headquarters building will also include an expanded state of the art commercial kitchen. Manitowoc Foodservice is investing in expanded manufacturing and has opened a new operating company headquarters for the Americas Ovens operating company at its Cleveland, Ohio location. “The consolidation of our Americas ovens manufacturing and related business activities in one…
Ice Cream, Frozen Novelty Sales Rise
New product development will play a large role in the continued success of the ice cream market in the coming years. It’s been a hot summer, and what’s better to cool people off, but ice cream…and it appears that the market for ice cream in America has got it licked. According to recent Mintel research,…
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Welcomes New VP Of Marketing
Gilbarco Veeder-Root pleased to introduce its new VP of Marketing. Travis Bouck joined Gilbarco Veeder-Root as vice president of marketing, North America. Bouck plans to lead the Greensboro-based marketing team in positioning and product strategy, business development as well as new product introduction. Bouk is dedicated to initiating “Voice of the Customer” activities into the…
Small Preparation Refrigerators
Hoshizaki America introduces its Commercial Series Sandwich and Mega Top Prep Refrigerators. The new preparation refrigerators offer quality performance, which will sale convenience store operators money in operation costs. The stainless steel refrigerators have front-breathing air flow, which is great for tight spaces, advanced air flow system to maintain safe temperatures and all parts last…
Hoshizaki America Recognized With 2012 Energy Star Award
Hoshizaki America Inc. earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Hoshizaki America Inc. as a 2012 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion winner for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by sponsoring significant consumer education efforts promoting energy-efficient products. Hoshizaki…
Quality Food Programs
Fast Food Systems LLC is dedicated to designing and developing quality food programs for the c-store industry. 320 Mainstreet is a versatile food program that has the quality and taste for which you have been searching. This program offers a high margin, minimal labor and an excellent variety of foods. Fast Food systems develops food…
Dot Foods Partners With General Mills
“We’re excited to offer General Mills products to our customers,” says Dot Foods spokesperson. Dot Foods, a national food re-distributor, has partnered with General Mills Convenience Store Division for the distribution of dry products to its convenience store distributors. General Mills is home to some of the most recognizable food brands, such as Cheerios, Betty…
Willoughby Appointed VP of Marketing for Frymaster
With 18 years of experience in the food industry, Willoughby looks to drive sales growth in his new role. Manitowoc Foodservice has appointed Steve Willoughby to the position of vice president of marketing for Frymaster, effective Jan. 1, 2012. In his new role, Willoughby will be responsible for driving sales growth through the development of…
Weighing a Sandwich Strategy
Whether doing it themselves or finding a national partner, convenience store operators are developing food programs with fresh ingredients and quick service. By Heather Henstock, Contributing Editor. Convenience store strategies for sandwich programs are as customizable as the sandwiches themselves. Some opt to develop and prepare sandwich lines in their own commissaries or via made-to-order…
Heineken Appoints Senior Director of Regional Marketing
Johnson brings more than 20 years of marketing and business development experience to Heineken USA’s Regional Marketing team. Heineken USA has appointed Darrell Johnson as senior director, regional marketing. In his new role, Johnson will report to Kheri Tillman, vice president of trade marketing and sales strategy, and will be responsible for leading the regional…