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Help Shape FEDA’s Draft Industry Standards: Share Them With Your Team
Help Shape FEDA’s Draft Industry Standards: Share Them With Your Team

FEDA encourages members to involve employees across their organizations in reviewing the draft standards for product data and shipping, packaging, and handling before the Nov. 13 deadline. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/26/2026


RATIONAL USA Names The YES Group MAFSI Region 19 Representative
RATIONAL USA Names The YES Group MAFSI Region 19 Representative

The new manufacturers’ representative will support sales and market development across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Western Wisconsin beginning Nov. 1. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/26/2026


Gator Chef Hires Purchasing Specialist
Gator Chef Hires Purchasing Specialist

Henry Jones brings experience in global sourcing, procurement, and logistics to the Chicago-area distributor. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/26/2026


Former Sheet Metal Apprentice Ascends to Vice President Role at Kamran
Former Sheet Metal Apprentice Ascends to Vice President Role at Kamran

Daniel Rios brings more than a decade of experience with the FEDA distributor member to his new role overseeing national project management and execution. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/26/2026


Gold Award Spotlight: Amber Daniels, Spaceman USA
Gold Award Spotlight: Amber Daniels, Spaceman USA

The USA Restaurant Suppliers president and CEO shares how technology, automation, and a focus on people helped transform the company and position it for sustainable growth. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/26/2026


John Boos Announces Leadership Changes, New Business Divisions
John Boos Announces Leadership Changes, New Business Divisions

Greg Nuxoll was named interim CEO while Patrick Smith was promoted to president of the commercial group. The cutting board manufacturer has also hired Mark Adkison as president of its new consumer group. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/26/2026


NAW Seeks Stay of Oregon EPR Ruling Pending Appeal
NAW Seeks Stay of Oregon EPR Ruling Pending Appeal

The association says a stay would protect distributors from potentially irreversible costs and enforcement while the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals considers its challenge to the state’s packaging law. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/21/2026


The Legacy Companies Names Ferri Group as MAFSI Territory 3 Representative
The Legacy Companies Names Ferri Group as MAFSI Territory 3 Representative

The New Jersey-based firm will represent The Legacy Companies’ commercial foodservice brands across the New York metropolitan market. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/19/2026


T&S Brass Names Catalyst Foodservice Solutions as Midwest Representative
T&S Brass Names Catalyst Foodservice Solutions as Midwest Representative

The agency will represent T&S Brass in Eastern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Northwest Indiana, and Northern Illinois, providing product expertise and customer support across the region. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/19/2026


RSG Names Regional Sales Managers for Western U.S., Northeast, and Canada
RSG Names Regional Sales Managers for Western U.S., Northeast, and Canada

Michael Chick and Joe Maresca will support distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, and consultants across their respective territories. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/19/2026


Colorado Seeks Partial Dismissal of NAW’s Packaging EPR Lawsuit
Colorado Seeks Partial Dismissal of NAW’s Packaging EPR Lawsuit

In a new motion, the state likens its EPR packaging implementation to Oregon’s, which recently withstood a similar legal challenge from NAW. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted10/19/2026


Why FEDA Is Developing Industry Standards
Why FEDA Is Developing Industry Standards

FEDA’s public review period gives industry professionals an opportunity to help shape standards for reducing freight damage and improving product data consistency before the Nov. 13 deadline. Continue Reading

Postedby Ashley Mueller
Date posted10/19/2026