Dave Scholten, MBA

Metropolitan Baking Company began business delivering fresh bread to customers, and fresh delivery is still a large part of the operation. However, the Detroit area company’s frozen distribution is growing and becoming a greater portion of its business. Read the story by Baking & Snack Senior Editor Michelle Smith ➡️https://ow.ly/qQHy50YpUc6 #bread #bakingindustry #foodindustry Image source: Dylon Adrine

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As part of its annual Trends to Watch issue, the Des Moines Business Record highlighted how shifting consumer habits will reshape industries in 2026 — including hospitality. Iowa Restaurant Association president & CEO Jessica Dunker says with the evolution of Gen Z dining habits, restaurants are rethinking menus, timing and experiences. "With more GLP-1 use, less alcohol consumption and less traditional schedules, hospitality will invest in new ways to get younger customers back out and gathering..." Read more from the Business Record: https://lnkd.in/g9P26CHi

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Breckenridge Distillery expands distribution in Illinois. We’re proud to announce that Breckenridge Distillery has appointed Romano Beverage as its distribution partner across the state of Illinois. With Romano Beverage now overseeing statewide distribution, Illinois retailers and on‑premise partners will have expanded access to Breckenridge Distillery’s full spirits portfolio—including bourbon whiskey, whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and the newly launched Mountain Shot. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gzT4uegR

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In an effort to improve prepared product freshness, Midwest food retailer Hy-Vee will close down two of its standalone facilities and shift production back to individual stores. Both facilities will close following shifts on June 24. The first facility, located in Chariton, Iowa, provides fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, while the other, in Ankeny, Iowa, makes take-and-bake pizzas, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. Together, the facilities employ 461 associates, which Hy-Vee says it is “committed to assisting all impacted employees during this transition" and placing as many as possible within its stores. "This move will significantly improve product freshness, quality, availability and customer service as more employees will be placed in retail stores," a news release said. Hy-Vee believes the move will get it back to being an even stronger grocer.

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Chicken is appearing more often on foodservice menus and helping to boost operators’ sales, according to Chicago-based Dataessential. #foodbusiness #foodandbeverage #foodservice https://ow.ly/AJfH50WqMme

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At Food Sales East, we are committed to supporting K-12 operators by: ✔️ Bringing innovative, student-approved food and beverage solutions ✔️ Helping navigate ever-changing nutrition guidelines and requirements ✔️ Sharing menu ideas that balance flavor, nutrition, and cost ✔️ Partnering with operators to drive participation and keep students coming back The K-12 segment is incredibly important to FSE. School nutrition professionals play a critical role in ensuring students have access to meals that are not only nutritious, but also appealing and exciting. Recently, the Food Sales East team had the opportunity to attend a K-12 event in beautiful Miami, Florida connecting with partners who are passionate about serving students across the country. Events like this allow us to collaborate, learn, and continue finding new ways to help our K-12 partners succeed. We’re proud to support the people who work every day to nourish the next generation. #FoodSalesEas #FSEt #K12 #SchoolNutrition #Foodservice #Partnerships #FoodBroker

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