Sodexo Partners with Workplace Food-Tech Platform HUNGRY
Sodexo has announced a strategic partnership with HUNGRY, a workplace food-tech platform, to enhance its foodservice offerings across 19 major cities in the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration aims to meet the evolving dining expectations of employees returning to office environments by providing access to HUNGRY’s extensive network of over 1,500 food partners. The partnership is designed to offer flexible, digitally enabled dining solutions that cater to diverse environments such as workplaces and campuses, reflecting the growing demand for local variety and experiential dining options.
By integrating HUNGRY’s culinary network, Sodexo plans to enrich its existing foodservice portfolio, which includes customized menus, exclusive signature concepts, and collaborations with celebrity chefs. The initiative is set to commence immediately, focusing on accounts that align strategically with the partnership’s objectives.
Jeff Grass, CEO of HUNGRY, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting it as a significant step in delivering happiness and well-being through exceptional culinary experiences. The partnership leverages Sodexo’s scale and client-focused expertise, combined with HUNGRY’s innovative approach to workplace dining.
Learn more here: Sodexo Teams Up with Workplace Food-tech Platform HUNGRY, Enlists Top Chefs and Restaurants to Enhance Foodservice Options
RBC and Pattison Food Group Expand Loyalty Program Partnership Across Western Canada
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Pattison Food Group (PFG) have expanded their loyalty program partnership across Western Canada. Building on the successful rollout of the ‘More Rewards RBC Visa’ and ‘More Rewards RBC Visa Infinite’ earlier this year, the new integration allows all eligible RBC credit and debit cardholders to earn double More Rewards points. This applies when customers link their RBC cards to the More Rewards program and shop at PFG locations, including Save-On-Foods, Quality Foods, and Buy-Low Foods.
This process is designed to be seamless – cardholders can link their RBC and More Rewards accounts via avionrewards.com/morerewards in just three steps. Once set up, any qualifying purchase made at participating PFG grocery stores automatically earns 2x More Rewards points, provided the More Rewards card is scanned along with the RBC card at checkout.
Both RBC and PFG emphasized ow this enhanced offering meets consumers’ growing demand for everyday value and convenience. “We know that Canadian shoppers are always looking for value and More Rewards provides amazing redemption offers on the things that matter to them like groceries, gift cards, and travel,” said Heidi Ferriman, Senior Vice President of People, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Pattison Food Group. The partnership underscores their focus on loyalty maximization in Western Canada – and newcomers can also sign up for More Rewards through the linking platform.
Learn more here: RBC and Pattison Food Group expand partnership to bring added convenience and everyday value to shoppers in Western Canada
Hilton Opens 1,000th Property Across Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolio
Hilton has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 1,000th property across its luxury and lifestyle portfolios, highlighting the company’s rapid global expansion. This achievement comes after a record year in 2023, where Hilton nearly opened 100,000 rooms and debuted new properties in key markets like Paris, Cape Town, Dallas, and Costa Rica. The portfolio includes renowned brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection, and more.
Looking ahead, Hilton plans to sustain its momentum with a robust pipeline of nearly 500 luxury and lifestyle hotels. The company aims to open approximately three new properties per week in 2025, with over 150 set to launch in the next 12 months alone. Notable upcoming projects include the NoMad Hotel in Detroit’s revitalized Michigan Central Station, new Waldorf Astoria locations in New York and Morocco, and Conrad openings in Athens and Hamburg. Hilton is also entering new markets, such as India, with its first LXR hotel.
In addition to developing new hotels, Hilton is expanding its brand offerings through strategic partnerships and conversions. The company is deepening its collaboration with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, bringing approximately 50 SLH properties into its network. Its also rolling out new locations for brands like Canopy and Temp in global cities such as Tokyo and Rome. With these efforts, Hilton is positioning its luxury and lifestyle segments to capture growing traveler demand for high-end, experience-driven accommodations.
Learn more here: Hilton’s Luxury and Lifestyle Portfolios Reach 1,000th Hotel Milestone with Nearly 500 More Hotels in the Pipeline