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FEDA Conference: Expand Your Understanding of Economic Forces at the Profit Report and Financial Outlook Session
The Profit Report and Financial Outlook for Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Distributors pairs FEDA's own industry data with the broader U.S. and global economic picture. Informed by the 2026 FEDA Profit Survey, presenter Robert Spendlove, senior economist at Zions Bank, will start with top-line industry trends, then widen the lens to the macro indicators and economic forces shaping where the industry is headed. Attendees will leave with a clearer, connected read on where the numbers point for 2026–2027 planning.
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Last Chance to Sign Up: Young Industry Leaders Virtual Session
Young professionals at FEDA member companies are invited to attend the upcoming FEDA Young Industry Leaders (YIL) virtual session, Building Your Leadership Flywheel: Creating Momentum Through Consistent Action. Set for noon CT Tuesday, Aug. 25, this session will build on the flywheel effect concept presented by Jim Collins at last year’s FEDA conference and discuss how the framework can be applied to individual leadership development. For those attending the 2026 conference, the program provides a valuable foundation for Verne Harnish’s keynote, which will tie Collins’ teachings to the four critical areas of people, strategy, execution, and cash. Rather than focusing on organizational strategy, participants will develop a personal leadership flywheel that identifies the habits, strengths, relationships, and experiences that create long-term leadership momentum. There is no cost for FEDA members to participate.
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This Week: Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution - Session 3
Part three of FEDA’s latest webinar series will be presented at 10:30 a.m. CT Friday, Aug. 28. This session focuses on warehouse data and performance metrics. Presenter Will Quinn will talk about building simple scorecards, running effective one-on-ones, setting clear expectations that teams can measure themselves against, and having performance conversations that lead to improvement rather than resentment. This series is available at no cost to FEDA members and for $99 to nonmembers.
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Avanti Restaurant Solutions Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Both Orange County and Sacramento
The awards recognize companies that go above and beyond to create an outstanding workplace culture. Honorees were selected based on confidential surveys of employees. The Sacramento Business Journal noted that it scored surveys for success in team dynamics, trust in leadership, and communication. Meanwhile, the Orange County Business Journal evaluated companies according to leadership, planning, culture, training, compensation, and benefits.
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New Age Industrial Promotes Two to Sales and Marketing Leadership Roles
Tom Sharp will serve as president of sales and marketing, while Brock Miller takes on the role of vice president of sales and marketing as the company positions its leadership team for the next era of growth.
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Vollrath Names Vice President, General Manager for Stoelting
Bob Schulz brings more than two decades of leadership experience across complex, customer-focused manufacturing businesses to the FEDA manufacturer member company. Most recently, he held senior leadership roles at Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corp. company, where he led large, multisite organizations through periods of significant growth and innovation.
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Experienced Director of Key Accounts Joins Refrigerated Solutions Group
As a member of RSG’s expanding key accounts team, Danielly Lewis will play a central role in the growth of the company’s chain partnerships across the restaurant, retail, and convenience store segments.
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Hoshizaki America Appoints IoT, Connected Solutions Leader
In his new role, Digan Patel will help advance Hoshizaki America’s smart equipment strategy and broader digital capabilities. As director, Patel will leverage his experience across IoT, digital platforms, product management, automation, and artificial intelligence to develop technology-enabled solutions that deliver meaningful value to customers, the company said.
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Browne Foodservice Expands U.S. Sales Leadership Team
Mike McGrath, a 17-year veteran of the company, has stepped into the newly created nationwide role of inside sales manager. Additionally, Grace Oliversen joins the company to succeed McGrath as regional sales manager for the Central region.
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Coalition Seeks Preliminary Injunction Blocking California Packaging EPR Law
A 17-state coalition that includes the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) as its only business plaintiff has asked a federal court to block California from enforcing its packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law, known as S.B. 54, while a broader legal challenge to the law moves forward. NAW has asked the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California to issue a preliminary injunction stopping the state’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and its chosen producer responsibility organization, Circular Action Alliance, from enforcing S.B. 54 until the court decides whether the law is constitutional. The coalition argues businesses are already facing steep compliance costs, even though the state hasn’t finalized the rules for calculating those fees. Companies should not be forced to comply with requirements regulators haven’t yet finalized, the motion states, and California cannot credibly claim it would be harmed by pausing enforcement until the legal issues are resolved.
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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events
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FEDA Young Industry Leaders Session
Aug. 25, 2026
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2026 FEDA Annual Conference
Sept. 15-18, 2026
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Full Calendar of Industry Events
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Support the FEDA Learn Institute
The FEDA Learn Institute is supported in part by donors to the FEDA Education Foundation, which develops important and relevant education and training programs for distributors. Learn about becoming a Diamond Donor and be recognized within FEDA for your support.
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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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