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Jun 9, 2026

Randolph-Macon terminates dining contract, with 80 workers impacted

Parkhurst Dining will permanently shut down its operations at Randolph-Macon College next month, laying off 80 employees.

Anheuser-Busch signature products Budweiser, Michelob Ultra and Bud Light. Photo courtesy Anheuser-Busch
May 21, 2026

Anheuser-Busch to invest $5.8M to expand Williamsburg brewery

St. Louis-based beer producer Anheuser-Busch announced Thursday that it is investing $5.8 million to upgrade its Williamsburg Brewery.

Bridgewater College's Rebecca Quad, an outdoor learning space completed in 2023. Photo courtesy Bridgewater College
May 19, 2026

Parkhurst to shut down operations at Bridgewater College, laying off 65

Parkhurst Dining will soon permanently shut down its operations at Bridgewater College, laying off 65 employees.

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Apr 24, 2026

Republic National Distributing could lay off 428 in Virginia

Republic National Distributing Co. could lay off 428 employees in Ashland as it sells operations in Virginia and other markets to Reyes Beverage Group.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing products. Photo courtesy Stone Brewing Co.
Apr 21, 2026

Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing but not Richmond facility

Sapporo USA is selling the Stone Brewing brand and California locations but will consolidate its U.S. production in Richmond.

The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: JACQUELINE MARS

CO-OWNER MARS THE PLAINS

2026 Virginia Power 50 List : SCOTT MCPHERSON
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List : SCOTT MCPHERSON

PRESIDENT AND CEO PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP GOOCHLAND COUNTY

Retail | Wholesale | Food | Beverage 2025: WEIHRAUCH, POUL
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: POUL WEIHRAUCH

PRESIDENT AND CEO MARS MCLEAN

FILE PHOTO: Frankie, the mascot for Nathan's Famous hot dogs, excites the audience at the official weigh-in ceremony, ahead of the Coney Island's 2025 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City, U.S., July 3, 2025. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis/File Photo
Jan 21, 2026

Smithfield Foods plans to buy Nathan’s Famous in $450M deal

Smithfield Foods announced Wednesday it has entered a deal to purchase Nathan's Famous, the hot dog and sausage brand, for $102 a share in cash, a value of about $450 million. 

George Holm will transition to executive chairman of PFG on Jan. 1. Photo courtesy PFG
Dec 19, 2025

Performance Food Group announces Jan. 1 CEO transition

Performance Food Group names Scott McPherson CEO effective Jan. 1, 2026, as George Holm transitions to executive chair.

Retail | Wholesale | Food | Beverage 2025: WEIHRAUCH, POUL
Dec 11, 2025

Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
Dec 8, 2025

EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal. 

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