Rose Pest Control: Serving the Food Industry Longer than Anyone in Chicagoland

No one wants to think of a cockroach leg ending up in a box of cereal, especially one in their own shopping cart. Or a rat dropping or any other thing that would turn our stomachs rather than pique our taste buds. But without vigilant, experienced professionals on the lookout, that’s exactly what can happen.

One of the foremost authorities on helping keep pests out of food and food processing facilities including manufacturing plants, food storage warehouses, grocery stores and restaurants and bars is Rose Pest Solutions. Rose has offices in Illinois and Wisconsin. Sister company Franklin Pest Solutions serves Indiana and Kentucky.

“We are proud of the special training and certifications our experts have earned through years of experience in helping to keep food facilities pest free, especially our QualityPro Food Safety certification” said Janelle Iaccino, also known as The Bug Girl with Rose. To earn accreditation, companies must prove a commitment to excellence in servicing food plant and processing facilities, according to QualityPro.

“We are so proud of being the number one choice for IPM food industry partnerships. Plus we’ve served the food industry longer than any other company in the Chicagoland area,” Iaccino said.

To prove that point, Iaccino cites the company’s history, having been founded more than 160 years ago by Solomon Rose, who created an early form of pest control, known today as arsenic. In 1860 Rose was commissioned by the U.S. Army during the Civil War to help keep soldiers in tent camps protected from rats and lice, meaning that Abraham Lincoln was the company’s first client because, as president, he was in charge of the Union Army.

According to a report from Allied Market Research, the global tea industry generated $49 billion in 2021 and is estimated to generate $93.2 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 6.7% from 2022 to 2031.

Giant Food, the leading Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announces the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Va. The new 82,000 sq, foot facility will make home and business delivery possible for thousands of new customers in over 140 zip codes across northern Virginia. Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival is a weekend dedicated to everything about craft beer: its creation, the breweries, the people behind them, and their fans! Celebrate Beer Fest July 16-17, 2023 with more than 400 beers from 100 local and national breweries at The Oscar Station 8871 North Gilmore Road in Fairfield, Ohio. Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors, announced the completion of its acquisition of Tao Group Hospitality, a global leader and innovator in restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment from Sphere Entertainment Co. and other limited partners. Mondelez International, Inc. opened its new Global Research & Development Innovation Center in Whippany, New Jersey. The state-of-the-art facility, which is supported by an investment of nearly $50 million, includes pilot and scale-up capability for cookies, crackers and candy and supports Mondelez International as an innovative global snacking leader. International Bowl Expo will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida June 25-29,2023. This trade show for bowling alley owners and managers that rolls into the OCCC each year attracts over 2,000 attendees from over 40 countries. Pilot Company aims to hire over 10,000 new team members across its family of travel center brands. The company remains committed to “fueling life’s journeys” and plans to add team members across North America in preparation for a busy season and beyond. Retail Confectioners International (RCI) announce its 2023 Annual Convention & Industry Expo will take place at the Wisconsin Center District Convention Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 12-16. Milwaukee was chosen for its close proximity to a concentrated group of both candy makers and suppliers. Smithfield Foods has made a $50,000 donation to TeamMates, a mentoring program serving third through 12th grade students in the Midwest. This investment, made through Smithfield’s Crete, Nebraska operation, will support local students with one-on-one mentoring to help them reach their full potential. The 2023 World Pork Expo will return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 7-9. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the annual event focusing on education, innovation and networking within the pork industry. The Joe Vicario Restaurant Group launches Andiamo Bistro, a new sit-down casual dining experience in a beautiful bistro setting. Andiamo Bistro will serve the delicious flavors of homemade Italian Andiamo cuisine. Andiamo Bistro is located at 57336 Van Dyke Ave., Washington Township, Michigan. The manmade sausage casing market size is forecast to increase by USD 731.84 million from 2022 to 2027. The market is expected to progress at a CAGR of 6.88%, according to the recent market study by Technavio.

Prospector Popcorn Provides Jobs for People with Disabilities

Prospector Popcorn is more than just a gourmet popcorn brand, but one that provides competitive and inclusive employment for people with disabilities. They sparkle and transform their passions into professions, while earning paychecks with competitive wages. Approximately 75% of its 125 employees self-identify with a disability. They are changing lives, one kernel at a time! They ship to anywhere in the US via prospectorpopcorn.org.

Their professional “Popcornistas” prep, pop, and package every tasty morsel. Prospects - the name of all employees, turn passions into professions at every level of their “poperation.” In turn, they provide hope for the millions of Americans with disabilities who can work, want to work, yet struggle finding a job. What they do isn’t nice; it’s good business. People with disabilities add value to the workforce and better the bottom line.

Approximately 80% of Americans with disabilities don’t have a job. Meaningful employment is vital to a person’s mental, social, financial, and emotional health. Prospector Popcorn wants to transform the lives of people with disabilities by giving them competitive and inclusive employment opportunities. When you purchase delicious popcorn from them, you create the thousands of opportunities and interactions that fuel the Prospector’s mission.

Portillo’s Adds New Rodeo Burger to Menus Nationwide

Portillo’s the fast casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-street food for the past 60 years, adds New Rodeo Burger to Menus Nationwide. Try the brand-new Rodeo Burger which features Portillo’s classic 1/3-pound char-broiled burger on a Brioche bun, stacked with its new thicker, crispier bacon, thinly sliced red onion, onion rings, melted American cheese, and Portillo’s tangy BBQ sauce.

Shake Shack’s Profits Soar with Kiosks

Sales generated through Shake Shack’s self-serve kiosks grew by more than 100% in the first quarter and kiosks are now the chain’s most profitable sales channel, spurring Shake Shack to accelerate the rollout of the technology to all of its 460 units. Shake Shack is also looking to its growing roster of licensed locations to power the brand’s international growth, CEO Randy Garutti said.

– Source: QSR

Portillo’s Considers

Non-Traditional Locations

Illinois-based hot dog and Italian sandwich chain Portillo’s is finding success in new US markets and it’s now focusing on expanding its drive-thru-only model and considering non-traditional venues like airports. The first Portillo’s Pick Up drive-thru concept opened last year and the chain will use lessons learned there to guide modifications at a planned second location, CEO Michael Osanloo said.

– Source: Restaurant Business

Beer-Infused Chocolates

Miller High Life is bringing the good life to sweets lovers with its new gourmet chocolates.

The Molson Coors-owned brand is partnering with chocolatier and entrepreneur Phillip Ashley to create Miller High Life Bar Snack Truffles. The collection of beer-infused chocolate confections toasts iconic flavors and memories made in bars. The chocolates come in a six pack of popular bar-flavored snacks that are designed to be paired with a six pack of beer. The flavors are: Grilled Cheese, Lemon Pepper Chicken Wing, Pretzel Praline, Beernut, Buttery Popcorn and Sweet Potato Fry.