Flowers Foods Inc. has agreed to acquire Simple Mills for $795 million in cash. Adding Simple Mills’ lines of better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars and baking mixes is expected to expand Flowers’ exposure in key snacking segments and enhance the company’s growth and margin prospects.
2024 is over. After countless interviews, 36 podcasts and multiple webinars, Bob Tullio, host of Automatic Merchandiser's Vending & OCS Nation podcast, has six observations about the convenience services industry. Do you agree with his perspective as we head into 2025?
The Most Influential Women in Convenience Services Awards spotlight the most influential women shaping the industry's future. Nominate yourself or someone you know who is deserving of this prestigious award.
With more than 100 locations planned, and markets already in place at campuses such as Moorehouse College, University of Illinois Chicago, Northern Arizona University, Texas Christian University, and Hamlin University, Sodexo looks to tap the Gen Z student market.
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Amped-Up Organic Protein Bars from Dave’s Killer Breads combine whole-grain nutrition, a just-baked texture and plant-based protein. The Amped-Up Organic Protein Bars are all baked with ingredients such as rolled oats, chia seeds and quinoa. Three flavors are offered: The Peanut Butter Chocolate...
Zapp’s has added two new flavors to its kettle potato chip and pretzel sticks lineup.Big Cheezy. A cheesy twist on a classic New Orleans taste, the newest Zapp’s Kettle Potato Chips are cooked and then coated with a blend of cheddar cheese, sour cream and Cajun seasoning for a flavorful,...
Nominations are now open for Automatic Merchandiser’s fourth annual awards recognizing the most influential women in the convenience services industry.
