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Last Chance to Join the FEDA Young Industry Leaders Retreat at ITW
The FEDA Young Industry Leaders Retreat will take place June 10–11, 2026, at ITW headquarters in Illinois. The program will examine how to turn leadership strategies into real-world actions that strengthen organizations. Attendees can look forward to insightful discussions on industry trends and challenges, as well as opportunities to network with their peers. Use the link below to register, view the full itinerary, and book your hotel.
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New Webinar Series! Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Today’s supply chain practitioners must manage increasing complexity while developing skilled teams capable of keeping the operation running. FEDA’s new live and on-demand webinar series will help distributors close those gaps. Each of the four sessions is designed specifically for supervisors and team leads in the distribution industry who want practical skills they can put to use on the Monday after each session. Available at no cost to FEDA members and $99 for non-members.
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Complete Your 2026 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference Registration
Set for Sept. 15–18 in Park City, Utah, the FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference will equip foodservice equipment and supplies professionals with actionable strategies for building successful, enduring enterprises. The program features industry-shaping speakers, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Verne Harnish, business author and founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, who will expand on the flywheel concepts introduced by Jim Collins at last year’s event.
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RATIONAL AG Expands French Manufacturing Facility for iVario Production
Alongside roughly 108,000 square feet of production space, the new building features a Customer Experience Center with three training centers for cooking demonstrations, training courses, and customer and partner events. The site also includes a modern staff restaurant and approximately 16,000 square feet of office space with bright, ergonomic workstations.
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New Phoenix Plant Gives Channel Manufacturing Coast-to-Coast Coverage
The new manufacturing facility is expected to complement the company’s existing locations in New York and Florida. In a news release, Channel said it would provide true coast-to-coast coverage and enable it to continue growing its commitment to American manufacturing.
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Clark Associates’ Derby Day Tradition Delivers $2.7 Million Win for Charities
All proceeds will be distributed to the 30 charities supported by the foundation, with individual check sizes for each organization ranging from $25,000 to $30,000. This year’s beneficiary charities serve individuals with disabilities, provide youth education, preserve the environment, support at-risk youth, run programs for homeless populations, fight food insecurity, uplift local volunteers, and aid war refugees.
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Boelter Names New Hospitality Design Specialist
In her new role, Stacey Getchius Krull will work alongside Boelter’s sales team and customers to create more thoughtful, experience-driven front-of-house environments.
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Atosa Announces Field Development, Sales Team Moves
Ronnie Collins was promoted to associate director of field development and training, while Jade Humphrey joins the manufacturer as a regional sales manager.
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Lakeside’s New National Sales Manager Brings 35 Years of Experience to Role
Marianne Schussler-Yenor will lead the company’s sales strategies and strengthen its partnerships across the Lakeside and Multiteria brands throughout the United States and Canada.
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New Sales Manager Boosts Victorinox’s Foodservice, HoReCa Division
Alexandra Ricciuti will work closely with high-volume foodservice operators to support their goals of reducing costs, improving safety, and boosting employee satisfaction.
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Kuehne+Nagel Road Logistics Market Update
This new report covers monthly metrics, trends, and key takeaways on the state of the road logistics market to help dealers plan for the coming months. Download the full PDF report at the link below after logging in.
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Business Groups Oppose Bill Expanding Federal Role in Union Contract Negotiations
On May 20, the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), H.R. 5408, reached the required 218 signatures needed on a discharge petition to force a vote on the bill. FEDA has joined other business advocacy groups and trade associations in urging House members to reject the legislation, which would amend the National Labor Relations Act for the first time in more than 50 years. The bill would require employers to begin negotiating with a newly formed union within 10 days of certification. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, either party could invoke mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a federal agency that provides conflict resolution services to public- and private-sector workers and employers. If there is still no agreement after another 30 days, a binding, three-person arbitration panel would be appointed to secure an initial contract.
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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events
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FEDA Young Industry Leaders Retreat
June 10–11, 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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