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V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. Shines with Eight Awards at the Prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The company's commitment to excellence was underscored as they scooped up a staggering eight awards, including three coveted Best of Class awards.

Key Points: 
  • The company's commitment to excellence was underscored as they scooped up a staggering eight awards, including three coveted Best of Class awards.
  • Shredded Chihuahua® Brand w/Jalapeno Pepper won Best of Class in the Shredded Cheese category.
  • "Our outstanding performance at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest is a testament to the commitment we have to producing the best quality cheeses.
  • The World Championship Cheese Contest, established in 1957, is the premier cheese competition, drawing entries from around the world and judged by a skilled panel of global experts.

Del Taco Expands Presence in Alabama With Third Restaurant Opening

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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OPELIKA, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, announced today the opening of its new Fresh Flex location at 3065 Pepperell Parkway.

Key Points: 
  • OPELIKA, Ala., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, announced today the opening of its new Fresh Flex location at 3065 Pepperell Parkway.
  • The new location marks the third restaurant for franchisee and Alabama native Clay Gullatt.
  • The restaurant features the brand’s bold, modern design that optimizes operational efficiencies and improves the guest experience.
  • For those interested in joining the Opelika Del Taco team, positions are listed at http://www.deltaco.com/careers .

Quiznos Brings the Heat with All-New Queso Philly Subs for a Limited Time

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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With its Philly sandwich variations having received an outpouring of “brotherly love”, Quiznos is introducing two new twists on the iconic sub, adding an all-new Queso Philly and Mushroom Philly to its restaurant menus in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time.

Key Points: 
  • With its Philly sandwich variations having received an outpouring of “brotherly love”, Quiznos is introducing two new twists on the iconic sub, adding an all-new Queso Philly and Mushroom Philly to its restaurant menus in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227425490/en/
    Quiznos' new Queso Philly and Mushroom Philly Subs (Photo: Business Wire)
    Crafted to achieve a perfect balance of flavors, the Queso Philly Sub is made with extra black Angus steak, queso blanco, sautéed peppers and onions, and banana peppers served on the guests' choice of artisan bread.
  • Guests looking for a non-meat protein alternative can enjoy the Mushroom Philly Sub made with the same toppings and featuring sautéed mushrooms instead of black Angus steak.
  • “The masterfully crafted Queso Philly and Mushroom Philly subs offer a craveable experience guests will love.”
    Reach for something unique with Quiznos’ new Queso Philly subs, available now while supplies last at participating locations starting around $12 in the U.S. and $13 in Canada; menu prices may vary.

Del Taco Opens New Fresh Flex Restaurant in San Bernardino

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, announced today the opening of its new Fresh Flex location at 770 W. 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92410.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, announced today the opening of its new Fresh Flex location at 770 W. 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92410.
  • Del Taco’s Fresh Flex restaurant features bold color palettes and modernized design, including innovative layout additions like third-party pick-up stations and double drive-thru lanes with one dedicated for mobile orders and third-party delivery services.
  • “We’re excited to bring our contemporary and colorful Fresh Flex design to the San Bernardino market as we continue to expand our footprint in Southern California,” says Tim Linderman, Chief Development Officer at Del Taco.
  • For those interested in joining the San Bernardino Del Taco team, positions are listed at http://www.deltaco.com/careers .

Greetings From Mississippi: New Fresh Flex Restaurant is the First in the State

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The restaurant is built in the all-new Fresh Flex layout that offers a sleek, modernized design with bold color palettes, including a glowing green tower and the brand’s iconic sun logo muraled on the wall.

Key Points: 
  • The restaurant is built in the all-new Fresh Flex layout that offers a sleek, modernized design with bold color palettes, including a glowing green tower and the brand’s iconic sun logo muraled on the wall.
  • Customers on the go can utilize a double drive-thru lane and pick-up lockers with QR code capabilities for third-party delivery services.
  • Part of the brand’s Menu of Venues business model, Fresh Flex layouts are designed to provide a more streamlined and convenient experience for the guest and showcase Del Taco’s working kitchen.
  • For those interested in joining the Philadelphia Del Taco team, positions are listed at http://www.deltaco.com/careers .

Sweetgreen Strengthens Leadership Team with Two New Hires

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Sweetgreen , the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, today announced the hiring of Chad Brauze , Head of Culinary, and Michael Kotick , VP, Head of Marketing, to join the Sweetgreen team.

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  • Sweetgreen , the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, today announced the hiring of Chad Brauze , Head of Culinary, and Michael Kotick , VP, Head of Marketing, to join the Sweetgreen team.
  • "We are thrilled to have these two industry leaders join our team at such an exciting time for the company,” said Sweetgreen Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Neman.
  • Michael Kotick adds award-winning marketing, innovation, and communications experience to the team from his time working with fast casual and CPG food brands.
  • Additionally, Michael spent eight years at Nestlé where he served in various marketing leadership positions, including marketing director, general manager, Member of Nestlé’s global marketing leadership team, and global head of digital and social media of PetCare.

V&V Supremo® Celebrates Double Victory at the American Cheese Society Judging and Competition

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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In an impressive display of expertise and craftsmanship, Queso Fresco by V&V Supremo® claimed first place in the Fresh Unripened Cheese category.

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  • In an impressive display of expertise and craftsmanship, Queso Fresco by V&V Supremo® claimed first place in the Fresh Unripened Cheese category.
  • Furthering their triumph, Sierra® Cotija Cheese by V&V Supremo® garnered first place in the Ripened, Aged Over 90 Days category.
  • The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition is an esteemed event that showcases the best cheeses produced by cheesemakers throughout the United States.
  • The competition sets the standard for excellence in the American cheese industry with rigorous judging criteria and a panel of industry experts.

Del Taco Continues Florida Expansion With New Panhandle Location in Santa Rosa Beach

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is announcing today the opening of its newest location in Santa Rosa Beach at 3582 W. US Highway 98.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, is announcing today the opening of its newest location in Santa Rosa Beach at 3582 W. US Highway 98.
  • The Santa Rosa Beach restaurant is a “Fresh Flex” format, which embodies a bold visual expression of Del Taco’s fresh values.
  • “It’s an honor to bring the first Del Taco location to the Florida panhandle, a popular beach destination visited by many each year,” said a spokesperson for Consolidated Taco Holdings.
  • For those interested in joining the Santa Rosa Beach Del Taco team, positions are listed at https://deltaco.com/careers .

Del Taco Brings Back Popular Shredded Pork Carnitas for a Limited Time

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Del Taco's slow-braised, shredded pork Carnitas are now available to order in popular menu items including the Stuffed Quesadilla Taco, Epic Torta™, Combo Burrito, and Loaded Crinkle Cut Fries.

Key Points: 
  • Del Taco's slow-braised, shredded pork Carnitas are now available to order in popular menu items including the Stuffed Quesadilla Taco, Epic Torta™, Combo Burrito, and Loaded Crinkle Cut Fries.
  • "Our shredded pork Carnitas reinforces Del Taco’s commitment to our Del Taco® Better Mex® brand promise with ingredients such as fresh house-made guacamole, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-made pico de gallo, and house-grated cheddar cheese," said Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco's Chief Marketing Officer.
  • "Our Carnitas are back by popular demand and we hope our fans enjoy them while they last.”
    Limited time Shredded Pork Carnitas menu items include:
    Carnitas Stuffed Quesadilla Taco: This hearty taco features fresh house-grated cheddar cheese and signature creamy Queso Blanco grilled between two flour tortillas filled with shredded pork carnitas, crisp shredded lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and then topped with more fresh house-grated cheddar cheese.
  • Carnitas Fries: Del’s famous Crinkle Cut Fries topped with shredded pork carnitas, savory secret sauce, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

CACIQUE FOODS LLC MARKS 50th ANNIVERSARY BY EXPANDING OPERATIONS WITH NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART DAIRY PROCESSING FACILITY

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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AMARILLO, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cacique Foods – a leading family-owned Hispanic foods company and maker of the #1 brand of authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas, chorizos and salsas in the U.S. – celebrates its 50th anniversary with a focus on innovation and increasing production capacity to reach more family tables across America. Today, Cacique expands its operations to Texas by marking the grand opening of its new dairy processing facility in Amarillo and new corporate headquarters in Irving, TX. The company is also investing in the future of Mexican cuisine by providing educational opportunities for the next generation interested in food manufacturing careers in Amarillo.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Cacique expands its operations to Texas by marking the grand opening of its new dairy processing facility in Amarillo and new corporate headquarters in Irving, TX.
  • Cacique leads a billion-dollar category with at least one of its products in 80% of grocery stores across the country.
  • The new facility is equipped to handle dairy processing, including production of the company's authentic Mexican-style cheeses and cremas and will grow Cacique's offerings while getting products on the shelves of even more stores nationwide.
  • The 200,000 square-foot facility will feature technology making it the most state-of-the-art dairy processing facility in America.