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Allied Buying Corp. Honors FEDA Member Companies at Spring Conference
Allied Buying Corp. Honors FEDA Member Companies at Spring Conference

The awards celebrated organizations and individuals whose outstanding performance, partnership, and dedication contributed significantly to the continued growth and success of the buying group and its community. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Welbilt Announces New Leader for Kolpak Brand
Welbilt Announces New Leader for Kolpak Brand

Todd Fenton brings an engineering background and more than two decades of industry experience to the new role. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company
Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company

The launch of Midera is intended to reflect the advancement of Middleby’s processing platform into a more focused, technology-driven organization capable of delivering total line solutions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure
Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure

The distributor’s Relay for Life participation honors its founder’s memory while supporting survivors and families. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President
SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President

Dion Ireland will work to expand the financing solutions company’s partnerships with commercial kitchen equipment distributors. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer Projects in Industry Pipeline
Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer Projects in Industry Pipeline

Despite inflationary pressures, sales and quoting activity reached its highest levels in four years, according to the MAFSI Business Barometer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Clarify Corporate Transparency Act’s Constitutionality
Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Clarify Corporate Transparency Act’s Constitutionality

FEDA and other business groups argue the law imposes burdensome reporting requirements on millions of small businesses and are urging the court to resolve ongoing constitutional questions surrounding. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Boston Showcase Co. Elevates Equipment Purchasing With Hire
Boston Showcase Co. Elevates Equipment Purchasing With Hire

Aaron Applegate equipment purchasing function, which entails overseeing vendor relationships, pricing strategy, and procurement workflows across the company’s portfolio of projects. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


Draft Federal AI Contract Rules Could Shift Intellectual Property Rights and Add Reporting Burdens
Draft Federal AI Contract Rules Could Shift Intellectual Property Rights and Add Reporting Burdens

The U.S. General Services Administration has published a proposed clause for artificial intelligence-related contractors that business advocacy groups warn could limit competition and discourage companies from participating in the federal marketplace. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


Women Presidents Organization Recognizes KaTom CEO as a Fastest Growing Women-Owned Company
Women Presidents Organization Recognizes KaTom CEO as a Fastest Growing Women-Owned Company

In a video, Patricia Bible shared the honor by highlighting many of the 117 women who work at the Tennessee-based distributor today. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


Bipartisan House Bill Seeks to Promote AI Development, Establish Safeguards
Bipartisan House Bill Seeks to Promote AI Development, Establish Safeguards

The proposal combines more than 20 legislative recommendations stemming from the 2024 work of the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026


Founder of One Source Reps Remembered
Founder of One Source Reps Remembered

Francis Brian McIlvaine was known for his exceptional business acumen and an unwavering commitment to his family. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/11/2026