Pocono ProFoods worked with GS1, Lawrenceville, N.J., to launch an initiative that required suppliers to publish their product information via data pools and the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN).

UNFI, Providence, R.I., announced plans to open a Shared Services Center in Lincoln, R.I.

US Foods, Rosemont, Ill., announced plans to nearly double its footprint in Manassas, Va., and create approximately 100 new jobs over the next 5 years.

Stavis Seafoods, Boston, Mass., entered a primary distribution partnership with R.W. Zant Co., Los Angeles, beginning Aug. 1, to include the warehousing and delivery of Stavis Seafoods’ products to R.W. Zant customers.

US Foods, Rosemont, Ill., announced plans to acquire broadline distributors, The Thompson Co., Grand Island, Neb.; Braunger Foods, Sioux City, Iowa; and Variety Foods, Sioux Falls, S.D., owned and operated by TOBA Inc., Grand Island, Neb.

US Foods, Rosemont, Ill., unveiled its Summer Scoop 2017 product lineup entitled, "It’s a Matter of Choice.”

AdvancePierre Foods, Cincinnati, opened the doors to its newest manufacturing facility in Vineland, N.J.

Elior North America, a Charlotte, N.C.-based foodservice company, announced plans to move its headquarters to the city’s newest landmark office tower at 300 South Tryon.