CFS Brands Acquires Cornerstone Foodservice Group
Cornerstone's brands, which include Spring USA and Equipex, will continue to operate as stand-alone entities within CFS Brands, as the company plans to take a gradual approach toward integrating the group.
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Alto-Shaam Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation and Fulfillment Center
As the Wisconsin-based manufacturer celebrates its 70th anniversary, the 128,000-square-foot expansion is designed to fuel innovation, drive shipping efficiency and enhance collaboration.
MEMBER NEWS
Dean Supply Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Ohio-based dealer held a special event for customers, staff and vendor partners at its Cleveland showroom on Nov. 17. The event showcased products and gave Dean Supply staff an opportunity to answer one-on-one questions and share best practices directly with attendees.
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Business Journal Honors Avanti CEO Mark Rossi
The publication chose Rossi for growing Avanti into one of North America’s leading kitchen design and contracting firms. Since its founding in 2003, the dealer has designed and equipped more than 5,000 restaurants across the United States and Canada.
Pitco Fills VP and General Manager Position
Nathan Melsom will provide focused insight into finance and operations while also bringing his valuable international leadership experience to the FEDA manufacturer member.
Electrolux Professional Group Names New Director of Sales
Chris Rudin will oversee the strategic development and execution of the FEDA manufacturer member’s chain business across North America.
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Check Out the Latest Issue of FEDA News & Views Magazine!
The FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference is regarded as the premier event for executive-level networking in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Each year, the conference location is selected with purpose — creating a setting where senior leaders can connect naturally, exchange ideas openly and build professional relationships. This issue of FEDA News & Views previews the conference’s programs and speakers, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and explores other trends that will shape the new year.
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INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Turning Data Chaos Into Clarity
Advancements in automation are setting free data that was previously confined to individual departments — making it more visible and useful across the entire company while eliminating repetitive data entry. In this Q&A, Andy Park, co-founder and COO at TeamCentral — an AI-powered system integration and data automation platform and a FEDA Data Portal + Quoting Partner — explains how automation connects data silos and helps distributors move away from manual management.
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RESEARCH & REPORTS
Equipment Purchasing Plans Prove Resilient Despite Cloudy Economic Outlook
The National Restaurant Association’s monthly Restaurant Performance Index for October found that 51 percent of operators made a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling during the previous three months — marking the fifth consecutive month above the 50 percent level. Looking ahead, that number could rise, as a majority of operators (54 percent) said they plan to make a capital expenditure sometime in the next six months.
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From FEDA News & Views: When Compliance Collides With Cost
When federal and state regulations change the design and performance requirements for foodservice equipment, the effects ripple far beyond the manufacturing floor. New rules can influence what products dealers can offer, how much they cost and whether customers are willing — or able — to invest in the latest models. In the best cases, these standards can drive innovation, lower energy consumption and help operators reduce utility costs. But when mandates become too ambitious or misaligned with market realities, they often trigger unintended consequences that frustrate end users and slow adoption of the very environmentally friendly technologies regulators are trying to promote.
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NAW Seeks Oregon EPR Law Pause While Court Debates Constitutionality
As part of its ongoing lawsuit against Oregon's new recycling law, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors filed a motion asking a U.S. District Court to grant a preliminary injunction suspending all extended producer responsibility obligations for companies doing business in the state, such as reporting and payment requirements. The filing argues that distributors face imminent and irreparable harm, including unrecoverable compliance costs, competitive distortions and the threat of substantial civil penalties.
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 16-19, 2025
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