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Kevin Jackson knows a thing or two about fried chicken. Here are some of his thoughts regarding cooking and holding fried chicken with Henny Penny . Want to learn more? Reach out to Johnson Pike for more details and schedule a demo at our JP Cafe Test Kitchen.

How do Savona Foodservice differentiate themselves from their competitors? We spoke to Mike Morgan about the do’s and don’ts when it comes to running a food distribution service on a large scale. And what he does differently to keep Savona ahead of the game. Having worked at huge suppliers such as Brakes UK and Bidfood UK, Mike is extremely well placed to know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to running a successful food supply business. ‘I’ve picked the best bits out of the big boys I’ve worked for.’ Tune in to hear how he has used his experience to establish a flat structure at Savona – to ensure things can still get done quickly and the personal touch doesn’t get lost. Link to the full interview in the comments. ⬇ #foodservice #suppliers #hospitalityindustry #foodwholesalers

US FOOD & BEVERAGE WEEKLY ROUND-UP 🥐 🥖 Chicago-based Sweetmore Bakeries added to their 4-site production network with the acquisition of SWEET EDDIE'S INC, a popular manufacturer of cinnamon rolls. 🍨 Elsewhere in tasty treats, premium dessert brand Dessert Holdings completed their acquisition of Kenny's Great Pies, LLC.. 🥛 Saputo Inc. announced changes to their Executive team, with Carl Colizza becoming CEO, having been with the organisation since 1998 - congratulations Carl! 🍎 In an unconventional C-suite appointment, Welch's announced Gordon Ramsay as their CFO (Chief Fruit Officer), emphasising their commitment to producing real fruit snacks. 🌭 Kraft Heinz are considering the sale of their Oscar Mayer portfolio, in a deal that could fetch anywhere between $3B-$5B, amidst falling demand as customers switch to healthier options. 🐖 One of the largest Pork producers in the US, Clemens Food Group, acquired Kunzler & Co Inc, adding 3 production sites in Pennsylvania to their portfolio. 🌶 Manufacturer of the iconic Sriracha Sauce, Huy Fong Foods, Inc., have halted production due to their supply of chilis being 'too green', risking altering the colour of their popular condiment. #foodandbeverage #usfoodandbeverage #foodandbeveragenews #foodandbeveragejobs #manufacturing #usmanufacturing #manufacturingjobs

TOP NOTCH BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN 🐔 We like to consider this one of our USP's - never comprising on quality. But if there are 12 Wingers sites over various towns and cities, how do we make sure that quality is the same in each and every portion? When thinking about how to scale and maintain quality, we didn't want to make things hard for our franchisees and we wanted to make sure that they could keep costs down. 🐔 Flavour: We decided that marinating our chicken ourselves and then delivering it to our sites weekly ensured consistent quality and cost saving for franchisees. This way we can make sure every bite is a premium flavour experience! 🐔 Franchisees: Our franchisees are living the day to day of Wingers, and are going to have more insight than us in particular areas. If something could be more efficient or result in better quality for customers, we want to know and we'll take suggestions on board. Their thoughts help us improve our systems. 🐔 Onboarding: Making sure that we are there for every new franchisees onboarding and opening means we can ensure the store looks consistent, that the dishes are being explained correctly and that the franchisees and staff feel comfortable and confident. A great experience for customers happens when the food is great, the staff made them feel welcome and they enjoyed the environment. Through our chicken deliveries and also training, working with and most importantly listening to franchisees we hope that we can deliver a consistent experience in every single Wingers as we continue to scale. #Franchise #Quality

Wakefern Food Corp. acquired Di Bruno Bros., a Philadelphia-based maker of specialty products, including crackers, cheeses and cured meats. #mergersandacquisitions #curedmeats #foodcompany https://ow.ly/1HPX50UxpUe

Wakefern Food Corp. has acquired Di Bruno Bros., a Philadelphia-based maker of specialty products, including crackers, cheeses and cured meats. #foodbusiness #mergersandacquisitions https://ow.ly/xJXC50Uxlvj

Did you know that Kentucky Fried Chicken's (KFC) famous "11 herbs and spices" recipe was almost lost to #history? 🌿🍗 During KFC's early years, Colonel Harland Sanders carried the only handwritten copy of the secret recipe in his wallet. Understanding its importance, Sanders took extraordinary measures to preserve this culinary masterpiece. In 1940, he perfected his blend of 11 herbs and spices. When he began franchising in the 1950s, the recipe's true value became evident. To maintain secrecy, #KFC established a complex system where different suppliers produced various components of the spice blend, which were then mixed together at a central location. This ensured that no single supplier had access to the entire recipe. Today, the original handwritten recipe is locked away in a high-security vault at KFC headquarters, with only a few key executives knowing the full details. 🔒✨ This intriguing mix of history and mystery underscores the lengths taken to protect one of the world’s most famous product developments. Now that’s a finger-lickin' good #funfact to share! 🍗👏 #Innovation #FoodIndustry #FoodFact #FunFactFriday

USMEF Latin America Representative Homero Recio recently addressed initiatives to develop new opportunities in South America, including a new product launch in Colombia. “Colombia is a growing market for U.S. pork made up of trimmings, hams, loins and ribs. But how do we grow tonnage? There are different ways to do it,” said Recio. “One, you just sell more of what you already sell. Another way is to introduce new items and that’s what we’ve been working on with the Boston butt ‒ pork’s best-kept secret.” The new product with the most immediate potential in Colombia’s foodservice sector may be a pork burger derived from the Boston butt. #USMEF #USPork #PorkCheckoff

10 Forgotten Fast Food Chains That Didn’t Stand The Test Of Time https://lnkd.in/eSB3DAsU #FastFoodHistory, #BusinessLessons, #Nostalgia, #RestaurantIndustry, #BrandEvolution, #EconomicImpact, #FoodBusiness, #MarketingStrategy, #BusinessFailures, #ThrowbackThursday

The Compleat Food Group acquires Harvey & Brockless 👏 The chilled prepared food company has announced the acquisition of the artisan food producer for an undisclosed fee. Specialising in premium cheeses, charcuterie, and deli products, Harvey & Brockless distributes to various high-end hotels and restaurants, farm shops, delicatessens and food manufacturers. The move is expected to see Compleat's turnover surpass £1bn. The artisan food producer will continue to operate as a separate entity under the leadership of Managing Director, Nick Martin. CEO of Compleat, Nick Field commented: "Harvey & Brockless has a long heritage and passion for sourcing the best speciality food from across the UK and the globe for its customers, which aligns perfectly with our mission of creating great quality food that people love to eat." “The parallels between our two businesses are very strong, and with the fantastic product range of Harvey & Brockless, the acquisition will further extend The Compleat Food Group’s capabilities to the benefit of our existing customers, whilst also opening up new markets and customers for us to delight more consumers through our great tasting food.” Martin added: "Since our early days selling cheese to Harrods, we have been committed to supplying the very best food from our network of artisan food producers in formats that are specific to our customers." “In The Compleat Food Group we have found a partner who shares our passion for great food and will help us to grow and fulfil our future ambitions.” #News #Food #Acquisition #Growth #Expansion #Investment #Strategy