RIDGEFIELD, Conn., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) today announced that the Company intends to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025 before the opening of the stock market on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 to review those results. The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s investor relations website at http://investors.chefswarehouse.com/. An online ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber Eats (NYSE:UBER) today announced the arrival of even more grocery and convenience selection for consumers shopping with SNAP benefits across the country. Wegmans, Gopuff and Family Dollar join a growing list of grocery merchants and convenience retailers accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) payment for purchases made on Uber Eats. Increasing selection reinforces Uber Eats' commitment to expand food acc ...

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Core Viewpoint - Huhtamaki has launched new compostable ice cream cups, enhancing its sustainable packaging offerings in the ice cream sector [1][2]. Company Overview - Huhtamaki is a global leader in sustainable food packaging solutions, with a commitment to innovation and sustainability [2][5]. - The company has over 100 years of history and operates in 36 countries with around 18,000 professionals [7]. Product Details - The new ice cream cups are made from responsibly sourced, certified paperboard and feature a bio-based material coating, reducing fossil-based plastic content to less than 10% [3][4]. - These cups are designed for both home and industrial compostability and recyclability, providing a sustainable choice for consumers and businesses [5][6]. Commitment to Sustainability - The launch of the new ice cream cups reflects Huhtamaki's dedication to sustainability and innovation, aiming to help customers reduce their environmental footprint [5][6]. - The company emphasizes its expertise in paperboard and barrier technologies, ensuring that the new product meets high environmental standards while maintaining quality [4][5].

Core Viewpoint - JD.com is significantly enhancing the welfare system for its delivery riders, investing 2 billion yuan to cover social security, seasonal subsidies, and equipment upgrades, aiming to improve rider satisfaction and retention in a competitive market [1][3]. Group 1: Welfare Upgrades - As of Q2 2023, JD.com has over 150,000 full-time delivery riders and is implementing a comprehensive social security plan, including pension, medical, unemployment, work injury, maternity insurance, and housing fund contributions [1][3]. - In Beijing, a full-time rider's actual income may fluctuate due to personal contributions, but JD.com promises a "tiered subsidy" to ensure net pay remains at least at the industry average [3]. - JD.com is introducing seasonal allowances for extreme weather, providing an additional 300 yuan per month during summer and winter months to help riders cope with harsh conditions [3]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Other platforms like Meituan and Ele.me are also increasing rider subsidies, with Meituan testing a career development plan for senior riders and Ele.me offering health insurance through Alipay [4][5]. - The competition among JD.com, Meituan, and Ele.me is intensifying, with all three investing billions in subsidies to capture market share [6]. - Recent data shows Meituan's order volume reached 150 million, while Ele.me's daily order volume surpassed 80 million, indicating a robust demand in the instant retail sector [6]. Group 3: Industry Implications - The welfare upgrades for riders may trigger a chain reaction in the industry, shifting focus from mere logistics competition to talent and service quality competition, fostering a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem for instant retail [6].

Group 1 - The Yangqu County Market Supervision Administration conducted a food safety inspection of 133 batches of various food products, including agricultural products, convenience foods, and beverages, among others [1][2] - Out of the 133 batches tested, 131 were found to be compliant with food safety standards, while 2 batches were deemed non-compliant [1][2] - The non-compliant products were processed according to relevant laws and regulations, and consumers were encouraged to report any identified non-compliant food products [1][2] Group 2 - The inspection covered 18 categories of food products, including meat products, dairy products, and snacks [1] - Specific details of the non-compliant products, including the type of contaminants and the testing results, were documented for transparency [2][3] - The inspection was part of a broader initiative to ensure food safety and compliance with national standards in the region [1][2]

虽然外卖大战打得风生水起，但是餐饮企业却开始感觉到有些苦不堪言。 7月14日餐饮连锁品牌嘉和一品创始人刘京京在微博发文，控诉因平台补贴乱象而带来的经营困境。 "各平台都是百亿补贴开战，但其实最受伤的是商家。顾客享受到的各种满减、补贴，每10元，平台只 出3元商家要补7元!大头都是商家出的。"她在微博中表示，"餐厅堂食面临三道生死关，因公限酒减少 了客流;被团购、直播薅了一道羊毛;又被外卖平台一天抢走两三亿的客流，还能剩下多少人会去堂食吃 饭?" 7月以来，平台发起0元购，还有很多"满25减21"、满16减16"等无门槛的外卖券。在这样的流量攻势 下，刘京京认为，"上千万的商家，都沦为了外卖的加工厂，变成三巨头混战的子弹。这完全是与堂食 的不公平竞争!当顾客习惯了低于成本价用餐，0元配送费，到餐厅吃饭的人只会越来越少!而当有底 线，有品质的餐厅都倒闭了，顾客还能吃到安全的饭菜吗?" 据媒体报道，当外卖大战进入到7月12日，整个市场总量从年初的日均 1 亿单翻倍至单日规模约2.5亿 单，比上一周多出 3000 万单，主要增量在美团，达到 1.5 亿单，淘宝闪购 8000 万单，京东 1000 多万 单。 而在数千 ...

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In the latest trading session, Hershey (HSY) closed at $162.91, marking a -1.21% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.4%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.98%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.18%. Shares of the chocolate bar and candy maker witnessed a loss of 3.23% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Consumer Staples sector with its loss of 1.24%, and the S&P 500's gain of 4.97%.Investors will be eagerly watchin ...