Plant-based takes on classic staples join shelves.

Company seeking startups developing solutions from seed to shelf.

Better, but not perfect, choices exist in plant protein, packaging.

Former Diageo CPO tapped to lead company’s procurement “transformation.”

Company is using data to better manage out of stocks.

ESG report also details women in management, supplier diversity.

Current economic circumstances underscore why foodservice operators are to produce more with less.

Diana Frost will preside over the company’s in-house agency and lead the digital and media teams.

Foodservice currently makes up between 13% and 15% of company sales.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.