Veritiv Corp. has reported fiscal third-quarter net sales of US$1.8 billion, an increase of 2.1% year over year. Veritiv reported a quarterly net income of $96.7 million, up from $40 million in the prior year. Veritiv’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $18.49 and $18.04 respectively, compared to $5.68 and $5.40 respectively in the same period …
Aramark has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.11 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend―$0.44 annualized with a yield of 1.4%―is payable November 22 to shareholders of record at the close of business December 5. About Aramark Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school …
In recent articles, I have discussed the need to conduct an assessment of your cleaning operations to figure out where they stand compared to best practices, where improvements might be made, and areas to consider ensuring surfaces are properly cleaned and disinfected. Here, I want to examine the difference between verification and validation and why …
Aramark and Compass Group have pledged their support to the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment’s (PCFWC) goal of reducing food waste. The PCFWC aims to cut food waste by 50% along the West Coast of the United States by 2030 by encouraging organizations to collaborate with each other on achieving sustainability targets. Aramark and Compass …
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Nanotouch® recently was named the recipient of two 2022 Global Health and Pharma Awards. Nanotouch received the Best Emerging Workspace Cleaning and Sanitation Technology Company Award, which highlights the impact the company’s products have had in improving the workplace experience for customers, employees, and the general public. The company also was named the winner of …
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is now seeking applications for the 2023 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship program. Sodexo’s initiative is open to applicants enrolled in an accredited education institution (kindergarten through graduate school). Students are encouraged to submit solutions for ending hunger in their communities, with up to five winners receiving a US$7,500 scholarship …
Read moreSodexo Supports Students Developing Hunger-Fighting Solutions
Essity has announced a partnership with the United Nations (UN) Foundation to promote gender equality. The company has teamed with the foundation to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2016. Essity has now joined the UN Foundation’s annual campaign, #EqualEverywhere, to accelerate progress towards gender equality worldwide. “As a hygiene and health company developing and providing products …
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Envoy Solutions has acquired Bristol, Pennsylvania-based United Packaging. Envoy’s purchase of the janitorial and shipping supply distributor expands its product offerings and the company’s footprint in the northeastern United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “It’s exciting to see the significant growth in our packaging capabilities, and United Packaging will help us continue building that …
Analysis recently released by Reckitt Professional‘s Lysol Pro Solutions, in partnership with BlueDot Inc. (an artificial and human intelligence organization for detecting, assessing, and responding to global infectious diseases), predicts a potentially severe season of respiratory viruses this winter in the United States. Research designed for Reckitt by BlueDot suggests the nation could expect a …
Read moreReckitt Report Forecasts Severe Respiratory Virus Season
Proctor & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Proctor & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has appointed Nantha Kalimuthu country manager for the company’s operations in Malaysia and Singapore. Kalimuthu has been with P&G since 2006, working in a variety of leadership roles across the company’s business units throughout Asia. He most recently served as senior director of corporate market strategy …
Read moreP&G Names New Country Manager for Malaysia & Singapore