US Foods

Wilson Sonsini Continues Antitrust and Competition Expansion With the Return of Jamillia Ferris and Matthew McDonald

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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Ferris will be one of two co-leaders of Wilson Sonsini’s antitrust and competition practice, along with former FTC Acting Chair and Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen , who joined the firm in January 2024.

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  • Ferris will be one of two co-leaders of Wilson Sonsini’s antitrust and competition practice, along with former FTC Acting Chair and Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen , who joined the firm in January 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508855303/en/
    Ferris and McDonald were most recently at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where Ferris was a partner and head of the U.S. antitrust, competition, and trade practice.
  • McDonald was counsel in Freshfields’ U.S. antitrust, competition, and trade practice.
  • I’m excited to play a pivotal role in driving the practice forward.”
    The return of Ferris and McDonald follows the addition of two other antitrust partners earlier this year.

Barney & Co. CA Expands Beyond Almond Butter with Second Manufacturing Facility

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
US Foods, SRP, Taste, Vegetable oil

FRESNO, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barney & Co. CA ( Barney Butter ), the renowned producer of Barney Almond Butter, is thrilled to announce its expansion beyond almond butter with the establishment of a second manufacturing facility.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barney & Co. CA ( Barney Butter ), the renowned producer of Barney Almond Butter, is thrilled to announce its expansion beyond almond butter with the establishment of a second manufacturing facility.
  • "We're excited to take our expertise and innovation beyond almond butter and venture into the broader nut butter category," said Dawn Kelley, CEO of Barney & Co. CA.
  • The new manufacturing facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment and adhere to the same rigorous quality standards that have made Barney Almond Butter a household name.
  • In addition to peanut butter, Barney & Co. CA plans to introduce new nut butter varieties in the coming months, leveraging its expertise in flavor profiles and manufacturing techniques.

C-CAP AWARDS MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
Education, Hospitality management studies, University, American Medical Association, Mise en Place (restaurant), Employment, Shake Shack, Kingsborough Community College, Life, Farmer, Johnson & Wales University, Guittard Chocolate Company, Scottsdale Community College, Workforce, Southern California Gas Company, Institute of Culinary Education, US Foods, Monroe College, Student, JW Marriott Hotels, Nursing

To date, in its 34 years of existence, C-CAP has given out more than $71 million in scholarships.

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  • To date, in its 34 years of existence, C-CAP has given out more than $71 million in scholarships.
  • "We're thrilled to announce that we once again are awarding a significant amount of scholarships to highly deserving students across our 186 high schools," says Tanya Steel, Executive Director of C-CAP.
  • Thanks to our very generous donors and partner higher-education institutions, we're able to provide scholarships for these wonderful C-CAP students."
  • Institutions: Culinary Institute of America; Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College; Institute of Culinary Education; The Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at University of Denver Business School; Kingsborough Community College; Johnson & Wales University; Joliet Junior College; Prince Georges Community College; Scottsdale Community College; Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America's 42nd Edition Brought Together More Than 19,780 Seafood Professionals

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
Gran Via, Aldi, Brown University, Red Lobster, Face, Non-governmental organization, US Foods, Overalls, STF, Target, Social media, Food industry, Diversified Communications, Outlook, Sysco, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, International economics, Fira, Aquaculture, Artificial intelligence, Farm, Marketing, Fira de Barcelona, Politics, Return, Woman, Walmart, Internet, Carnival Corporation & plc, Populism, Convention center, ESG, FMI, Fishing

PORTLAND, Maine, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announced more than 19,780 seafood industry professionals from around the world convened for the 42nd edition of North America's largest seafood trade event in Boston on March 10-12, 2024.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announced more than 19,780 seafood industry professionals from around the world convened for the 42nd edition of North America's largest seafood trade event in Boston on March 10-12, 2024.
  • Seafood Expo North America featured seafood companies offering a variety of fresh, frozen, canned, value-added, processed, and packaged seafood products.
  • Seafood Processing North America showcased market-leading processing and packaging equipment companies, along with logistics services and other service providers.
  • Diversified Communications' next Seafood Expo event will be Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global, to take place at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, in Barcelona Spain, 23-25 April 2024.

US Foods Spring Scoop Introduces Great Tasting Menu Solutions Aimed at Trending Dietary and Lifestyle Preferences

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
Men, Family, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness & Nutrition, Millennials, Consumer, Lifestyle, Publishing, Packaging, Food, Beverage, Generation Z, Generation X, Communications, Manufacturing, Retail, Other Consumer, Women, Sprouts, Flour, Garlic, Taste, Head, FD, Fungus, US Foods, FD&C, MSG, Plant, Cheese, Honey, Multimedia, Metro

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading food service distributors – announced today the launch of its Spring 2024 Scoop™.

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  • US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading food service distributors – announced today the launch of its Spring 2024 Scoop™.
  • “With Spring Scoop, we’ve delivered a variety of on-trend, high-quality products that can meet specific preferences, while also appealing to all diners regardless of their dietary or lifestyle choices.
  • Most importantly, all products help save operators back-of-house labor and are highly versatile without sacrificing flavor.”
    US Foods “Serve You” products appeal to diners who want more personalization given their dietary and lifestyle preferences are great tasting and can work across a variety of menu options.
  • To view all the new products featured in Spring Scoop, visit the company’s Scoop webpage at usfoods.com/springscoop .

First National Realty Partners Finalizes Significant Lease with US Foods CHEF'STORE in Sandy Springs, Georgia

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
FNRP, Acquisition, Tenant, Planet Fitness, US Foods, Commercial property

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a leading national private equity commercial real estate firm, executed a 28,000-square-foot lease with US Foods CHEF'STORE at City Center Crossing in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

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  • SANDY SPRINGS, Ga., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a leading national private equity commercial real estate firm, executed a 28,000-square-foot lease with US Foods CHEF'STORE at City Center Crossing in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
  • This not only marks the first CHEF'STORE in the Atlanta area and in FNRP's portfolio, but it exemplifies the strength of the Sandy Springs submarket and FNRP's dedication to maximizing the value of its acquisitions.
  • "FNRP's commitment to strategic acquisitions and proactive leasing strategies continues to deliver exceptional results," said David Roth, vp of leasing.
  • From acquisition to disposition, FNRP oversees the entire investment lifecycle 100% in-house, leveraging top talent in legal, acquisitions, leasing, and other key areas.

Finance Veteran John Hyun Joins Grabango as CFO, as Leading Checkout-Free Tech Provider Expands Globally

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
Technology, Department Stores, Other Retail, Supermarket, Software, Convenience Store, Data Management, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, CFO, Kroger, Multimedia, Harry & David, ROI, US Foods, Provinces of Korea, Rocket Lawyer, Sale, Nike, 7-Eleven, IPO, Software as a service, Copec, YuMe

John Hyun has joined Grabango as Chief Financial Officer, bringing decades of software industry finance and operations experience.

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  • John Hyun has joined Grabango as Chief Financial Officer, bringing decades of software industry finance and operations experience.
  • Hyun has led multiple financing, IPO and M&A transactions representing more than $6 billion in value.
  • Grabango uses computer vision to identify every item in the store and to know where each is at all times.
  • Hyun was previously VP Finance at Rocket Lawyer, a fast-growing SaaS legal tech company, and YuMe, a leading video advertising technology provider, where he helped lead IPO readiness.

US Foods Doubles Down on Community Giving Support With Nearly $2 Million in Additional Funding

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024
Food, Beverage, Defense, Retail, Other Philanthropy, Supply Chain Management, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Social Services, Fund Raising, Foundation, Professional Services, Fitness & Nutrition, Philanthropy, General Health, Health, Military, Other Education, Continuing, Education, Disaster, Feeding America, Student, Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Foods, Roadmap, American Red Cross, Cooking, Employment, Red, Hunger, Tourism

The additional dollars will enable new and innovative initiatives across the company’s three strategic community giving pillars: hunger relief, culinary education and disaster relief.

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  • The additional dollars will enable new and innovative initiatives across the company’s three strategic community giving pillars: hunger relief, culinary education and disaster relief.
  • US Foods associates will continue their integral role in supporting the program through year-round volunteer events.
  • Amid rising food costs, 44 million people, including more than 13 million children, face hunger in the United States1.
  • Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to nearly 90 students.

Scott Ferguson Steps Down From US Foods Board of Directors, Noting Confidence in Company Leadership and Strategy

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Retail, Food, Beverage, US Foods, Management, Chairperson, Partner (business rank)

Ferguson has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since March 2022.

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  • Ferguson has been a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since March 2022.
  • “US Foods has made impressive progress over the past few years, and I am confident that the company is positioned for further success under the strategic leadership of CEO Dave Flitman,” said Ferguson.
  • I believe the company’s future is bright.”
    “Scott has been an invaluable and collaborative member of our Board for the past two years,” added Robert Dutkowsky, Chair of the Board, US Foods.
  • “He brought fresh perspective and insights to our discussions, and I am thankful for his service and dedication to US Foods.”

US Foods CHEF'STORE Continues Steady Growth With Five New Store Openings Planned in 2024

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024
Online Retail, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Georgia State Route 9, Multimedia, NW, US Foods, Cornell Road, Meat, Drink

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – announced today its plan to open five new CHEF’STORE® locations in 2024.

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  • US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – announced today its plan to open five new CHEF’STORE® locations in 2024.
  • The new stores will be in Beaverton, Ore.; Hampton, Va.; Hickory, N.C.; Sandy Springs, Ga.; and Virginia Beach, Va.
  • The new locations are expected to open in the second half of 2024.
  • The Hickory store, located at 521 U.S. Highway 70 SW., will be the fifth CHEF’STORE in North Carolina.