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Butter inventories continue to climb and hit 316.6 million pounds on March 31, according to the latest Cold Storage report. Stocks were up 18.9 million pounds or 6.4% from February’s

Industry veteran Will Means has joined Middleby as president of Southbend. Means will work with John Perruccio, a Middleby Group president whose area of responsibility includes Southbend, for the rest of the year “to ensure a smooth management transition,” per a Middleby release.

With some multiconcept operators purchasing a variety of chain restaurants, co-branding has gained new life. For those who may not be familiar with co-branding, on the surface it’s not a difficult concept: A company seeks to operate multiple brands from the same location. Execution, however, can be a little more challenging.

LTI, Inc. introduced Jason Prange as a regional sales manager for the manufacturer and designer of modular and custom serving systems, advanced technologies and decor.

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Welbilt has updated the leadership of its refrigeration brands. 

Sellars Absorbent Materials added David Hine to serve as vice president of national accounts for the Milwaukee-based manufacturer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products.

Starbucks shakes things up, literally and figuratively. Which retailer is getting into the restaurant biz? What is to come of the all-night diner? TGI Fridays’ future takes shape. Red Lobster is treading water. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Today’s restaurant environment includes a full array of menu mashups.

Sammic added Tom O’Connor to its sales team serving as regional manager for its eastern territory.

Hoshizaki America promoted Sally Ray to vice president of marketing.