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This FEDA Weekly News includes advocacy alerts, member profiles and news, industry events, allied association news, and operational and other management information. Its articles are also highlighted on FEDA’s website News tab.

 

May 19, 2025

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Reminder! FEDA Financial Benchmarking Surveys Due May 31

The annual survey collects and provides benchmarking information that FEDA dealer members can use to gain invaluable operating insights and compare their business against others in the industry. For more information, please contact Director of Membership and Business Development Isabelle Piotrowski at isabelle@feda.com.

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Apply for the 2025 FEDA Gold Awards

FEDA is excited to be recognizing the unique achievements of distributor and manufacturer members during the Gold Awards presentation at the 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference. Complete your submission before the July 31, 2025, deadline!

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Only Two Weeks Left to Save on Your FEDA Conference Registration!

In case you missed the early bird rates, FEDA is now offering a separate, also-great limited-time promotional discount to attend the 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Sept. 10-13, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This special pricing offer ends on June 2, so make sure to complete your conference registration soon to secure your spot among the leaders of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
PRIDE and NAFED Buying Groups Join Forces in New Organization

Two buying groups for distributors in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry, the National Association of Food Equipment Dealers and PRIDE Centric Resources, have announced they are coming together to form a new organization, Alignity Group. With a collective 100 years of industry presence and representing more than 150 dealer shareholders that have combined annual sales exceeding $2 billion, the consolidation is expected to strengthen Alignity Group’s buying power and access to services and training resources.

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MEMBER NEWS
Hoshizaki America Names New Senior VP of Sales and Marketing

Hoshizaki America has appointed Kelly McWilliams as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing. McWilliams’ career spans more than 25 years in the foodservice industry, including time at organizations such as Coca-Cola, Cornelius and Middleby.

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Middleby Expands VP of Culinary Role at Crown Steam Group

Middleby has promoted Jason Hall to vice president of sales and culinary for the Crown Steam Group, which represents the Crown, Firex and Market Forge brands. He previously served as vice president of culinary research and development and is a certified master chef.

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Aerowerks Adds Two Business Development Managers

Lisa Addison and Edward Larkin bring extensive sales experience to the manufacturer of foodservice conveyors and waste collectors.

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Dealers: Urge Your Representatives to Support the House Reconciliation Bill's Tax Provisions

To help members have their voices heard on the crucial tax relief proposed in the House of Representatives, FEDA has written a pre-filled letter that dealers may send to their U.S. representative. To view and send the letter, click the link below. If you need assistance logging into the FEDA Advocacy Center, please email FEDA Communications Manager Tim O'Connor at tim@feda.com.

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Proposed Reconciliation Bill Delivers Tax Wins for Distributors

FEDA is joining other business advocacy groups in supporting the Republican reconciliation bill, which contains several key tax provisions that would benefit distributors. With a 26-19 vote, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the tax portion of the reconciliation bill out of committee on Wednesday, May 14. The bill will now be combined with reconciliation bills from other House committees and then considered by the full House.

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U.S. and China Reach Deal to Pause Most Tariffs for 90 Days

The United States and China have announced a trade deal that will reduce tariffs between the two countries by 115 percent for 90 days beginning Wednesday, May 14, creating a path for further trade negotiations. Some tariffs on Chinese goods will remain in effect during the broader pause. Namely, the Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum and the 20 percent tariffs enacted earlier this year in response to the fentanyl crisis. Both countries will also retain a baseline 10 percent tariff on each other’s exports.

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Need a Product Video? FEDA Can Help

Are you a manufacturer needing assistance producing high-quality product videos for the FEDA Video Marketing Center? FEDA can help! We can develop customized product videos on your behalf using a design we’ve created specifically to showcase foodservice equipment and supplies.

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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events

2025 FEDA Annual Conference

Sept. 10-13, 2025

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Oct. 17-20, 2025

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The FEDA Weekly News is published by the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association. FEDA's mission is to provide advocacy, education and service on behalf of foodservice equipment and supplies distributors and dealers.

 

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