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Financing

A federal court reinstates a lawsuit alleging Sysco shorted restaurants on chicken deliveries

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2023

The revived lawsuit charges the distributor from under-filling 40-pound cartons of chicken. It asks that the suit be certified as a class action.

Operations

Chipotle helps its smaller suppliers find access to capital

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 08, 2023

Planning to double in unit count, the fast-casual chain needs its suppliers to grow too. A unique partnership with digital platform Bridge is designed to open doors for potential financing.

Food

FDA issues a warning about Canadian oysters

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2023

The agency is warning restaurants to discard the shellfish if it was supplied during the last 17 days by a Canadian harvester, Future Seafoods.

Technology

Sysco is buying equipment supplier Edward Don

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2023

The acquired company will serve as the foundation for a new specialty equipment and supplies operation, Sysco said.

Operations

Lodging giants come together to push sustainability

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2023

A newly formed group called HARP is aiming to accelerate the adoption of best practices. Members include Marriott, Hilton and Radisson.

Operations

New 'super-regional' distribution network aims to rival the big nationals

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2023

Legacy Food Group has acquired four local distributors and said it intends to offer the benefits of scale without the headaches.

Food

FDA urges restaurants along the East Coast to watch out for certain oysters

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2023

If the shellfish was harvested at a certain time last month in the Groton, Conn., area, it could be contaminated, the agency warned.

Food

New pork rules could affect more than the cost of chops and ribs

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2023

Working Lunch: The strategy that changed what items can be sold in California, Massachusetts and New Jersey could be refocused on other protein sources, driving up the cost of beef and poultry.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Sysco sees industry growth slowing, Marriott says vacation travel is back

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2023

Both companies say market conditions are complicated by the particulars.

Food

N.J. adds to the uncertainty about where pork prices will land

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2023

The state has followed California and Massachusetts in setting new hog-raising standards, a move likely to put a crimp into pork supplies.

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