Hatco Corp. subsidiary Ovention has announced the hiring of Chef Joe Arvin as the company’s corporate chef. In the new position, Arvin will be responsible for the support of active customers and prospective customers on menu development and operations challenges, executing trade show logistics and develop marketing content. Arvin has built a vast culinary career,…
Wesco Reaches $3 Million in Annual Delivery Sales
Western Michigan-based Wesco announced a major achievement in its delivery service operations — in 2023, the chain achieved 43% growth in delivery and surpassed the $3 million milestone with a total of $3.1 million in annualized sales. “We believe delivery is an important piece of this industry’s future, and we want to lead the way,”…
Big Adjustments for Convenience Foodservice in 2024
In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we all approached our lives. In conjunction with that, consumers adapted their way of life and operators of convenience stores had to adjust with it. Over the last four years, convenience store foodservice has evolved and continued to be tweaked. We are now finally moving…
Stewart’s Stocks Six New Ice Cream Flavors
As the days become progressively warmer, Stewart’s Shops has decided to stock its cone counters with six new ice cream flavors. These flavors are available for a limited time. The flavors are listed below: The newest flavor, Tropical Passion, is a pairing of creamy coconut ice cream and a passionfruit swirl, conjuring images of a…
Customers Want Personalization, Consistency When Dining
Consumers are seeking consistency with their dining experiences, according to the second annual 2024 Phygital Index Report released by Tillster, a global provider of unified commerce solutions for restaurant brands. Tillster’s sixth annual consumer index uncovers what consumers are seeking from their dining experiences when it comes to digital ordering, self-service kiosks, delivery, pickup, coupons,…
bp Boasts Food and Beverage Innovation
bp has made significant improvements to its foodservice programs across its retail banners, including new and innovative offerings and customizable sandwiches, in addition to private-brand snacks. “Customers tell us they want tasty and freshly prepared food options on the go,” said Tracey Clements, senior vice president of mobility and convenience, Europe. “We are constantly listening…
Rutter’s Adds New Items to LTO Menu
Rutter’s has unveiled its newest limited time offer (LTO) menu, which includes three subs: Italiano, Spicy Italiano and Powerhouse Chicken Parm. Italiano The $6.99 Italiano is a classic Italian sub featuring authentic imported meats including mortadella, salami and prosciutto, paired with lettuce and tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil, vinegar and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.…
Love’s Selects PAR Technology for Food and Inventory Management
Love’s Travel Stops has selected PAR Data Central as its exclusive enterprise food management solution provider. The partnership encompasses renowned brands such as Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Arby’s, Bojangles, Taco John’s, Love’s Deli, Dairy Queen, Back40, Naf Naf, Subway, Godfather’s, BB Subs and Chester’s, extending across country stores and travel stops throughout the U.S. Love’s noted…
Nuzum Drives Hot and Cold Foods at Casey’s
As the senior category manager for hot and cold foods at Casey’s, Brian Nuzum has the busy job of driving category performance for the hot and cold prepared food business (excluding pizza) and the refrigerated food business across the chain’s more than 2,600 stores in 17 states. His responsibilities include managing assortment, price, cost negotiation,…
Onvo Launches New Hot Food Program
Scranton, Pa.-based Onvo has announced the introduction of a new hot food program called Food on the Fly. The program makes its debut at Onvo’s location in Dorrance, Pa. In celebration of the launch, Onvo will be giving away 100 of their signature Craveritos at the Dorrance location on National Burrito Day, April 4. The…