Chipotle: Debuts Debt-Free Degrees For All Employees
Denver / CO. (cmg) Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., known for its best-in-class benefits, announced that it will provide the opportunity for all eligible employees, including crew members, to pursue a debt-free college degree through an expansion of the Chipotle Cultivate Education benefits program...
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Nestle S.A.: announces organizational changes
Vevey / CH. (nsa) The Board of Directors of Swiss Nestle S.A. has decided to integrate the Nestle Waters business into the Group’s three geographical Zones, effective January 01, 2020. A dedicated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) will be created and report to Patrice Bula, member of the Executive Board and...
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Inspire Brands: Completes Acquisition of «Jimmy John’s»
Atlanta / GA. (isb) Inspire Brands announced the completion of its acquisition of «Jimmy John’s» Sandwiches. With the addition of Jimmy John’s, Inspire now encompasses more than 11,200 restaurants across 16 countries generating more than USD 14 billion annual system sales...
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Kroger: to Standardize «Our Brands» Date Labels
Cincinnati / OH. (tkc) The Kroger Company announced its plan to standardize date labels for «Our Brands» food products, providing simpler, easier-to-understand product quality and safety information as part of its «Zero Hunger | Zero Waste» social impact commitment. Kroger...
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Giant Food: Announces Launch of Giant Delivers
Landover / MD (gf) Giant Food LLC, by own account the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announced the launch of Giant Delivers. Formerly known as Peapod by Giant, the new Giant Delivers brand refresh is part of Giant Food’s «The Little Things Are Giant» platform which...
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Cargill: to invest 225 million USD in Ohio
Minneapolis / MN. (cg) Cargill Company is expanding its integrated soybean crush and refined oils facility in Sidney, Ohio, to better serve area farmers and to meet growing demand for protein and refined oils. The company will invest approximately USD 225 million at the Sidney site, increasing...
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Suspicious activity: Ingredion detects malware
Westchester / IL. (ingr) Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, detected suspicious activity affecting several servers within certain data centers over the past weekend. As part of the company’s comprehensive response plan, the company...
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KIND Healthy Snacks: Buys Creative Snacks Company
New York / NY. (kind) KIND Healthy Snacks LLC announced the acquisition of Creative Snacks Company, a family owned better-for-you snack manufacturer based in North Carolina. Creative Snacks’ award-winning snack offerings feature premium ingredients and include almond and coconut...
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Uber: to Acquire Majority Ownership in Cornershop
San Francisco / CA. (uti) Uber Technologies Inc. announced an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Cornershop, a leading online grocery provider in Chile, Mexico, and more recently in Peru and Toronto. The investment is expected to close in early 2020, subject to regulatory...
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MOD Pizza: Announces Expansion Into Canada
Seattle / WA. (mod) MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC announced plans to expand its purpose-led fast casual brand into Canada. The development agreement for Canada was signed with V.I. Pizza Inc., led by Jim Hayden, Jeff Jefford and Ken Whitaker, who have deep food industry experience and...
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