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The National Association of College & University Food Services recognized the accomplishments of four member institutions with the Grand Prizes from its 2022 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards. NACUFS also presented another member with its Grand Prize Sustainability Award.

Longtime franchisee Tim Gayhart has acquired Snappy Tomato Pizza from The Deters Company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Robot Coupe USA tapped Jay Johnston to serve as a market solutions advisor covering the South and Southeast Region.

BSE North, DFS Reps and Limelight Foodservice & Hospitality update their line cards while The Hansen Group and Pecinka Ferri add personnel.

TriMark USA made a series of personnel moves that will impact both its corporate headquarters as well as the company’s southern region.

In a move that portends its growth plans, Salad and Go has tapped former Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison to serve as CEO of the emerging restaurant chain.

Karol Mae Atotubo was appointed general manager of the three business units of Middleby Philippines.

Chartwells Higher Education has acquired Fresh Ideas, a foodservice management company based in Columbia, Mo., Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Innovative Foodservice Group acquired Food Service Renovations and Big A Distributors.

The National Association of College & University Food Services recognized a quartet of foodservice professionals for their contributions to the organization and the industry.

BBC Distributing, a Michigan-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer, has acquired Bushong Restaurant Equipment. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers tapped restaurant industry veteran G.J. Hart to serve as the restaurant chain’s president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022.

Low Temp Industries tapped longtime executive Barbara Casey Lane to serve as president and chairman of the board of directors for the manufacturer and designer of modular and custom serving counters, fabrication and serving technologies.

The Vollrath Co. named company veteran Brian Hedlund senior vice president of foodservice – US and Canada.

Hot Rocks Pizza Ovens hired John Dattilio to serve as business development manager covering the southern U.S. states for the manufacturer of stone conveyor ovens.

Smoothie King tapped Chris Bremer to serve as chief development officer for the health and fitness-oriented quick-service restaurant chain.

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Icetro, a maker of ice, soft serve and slush machines. Icetro has annual sales of approximately $40 million, per a Middleby release.

Nekter Juice Bar promoted Natalie Green to the role of chief operating officer. Green joined Nekter in 2011 as a controller and spent the past six years working as senior vice president of business operations.

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