FEDA CONFERENCE
Master Greatness With Jim Collins at the FEDA Annual Conference
In the afternoon following his keynote presentation at the FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Jim Collins, renowned business researcher and author of the groundbreaking business book Good to Great, will conduct a special one-hour, hands-on workshop teaching leaders in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry how to elevate their organizations. Don't miss it! Register today for the conference, which will be presented Sept. 10-13, 2025.
Nominate Your Company and Exceptional Individuals for the 2025 FEDA Gold AwardsFEDA is excited to be recognizing the unique achievements of distributor and manufacturer members during the Gold Awards presentation at the 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference. Complete your submission before the July 31, 2025, deadline!
MEMBER NEWS
Clark Associates Welcomes 2025 Summer Interns
The annual program is designed to offer young professionals the opportunity to gain valuable experience across all areas of Clark’s business, including equipment and distribution, development, brick-and-click sales, and e-commerce. Alongside practical job training, interns are expected to deepen their understanding of the foodservice industry and develop essential soft skills.
Strata GPO Taps Middleby Group President as Next CEOStrata GPO, a buying group for foodservice equipment and supplies dealers, has named industry veteran John Perruccio as its new CEO. Perruccio joins Strata GPO after spending 22 years at The Middleby Corp. During that time, he held several senior management positions at the global equipment manufacturer, including at Southbend, Crown, Bon Chef, and Toastmaster. Most recently, he served as group president of strategic channel development.
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Robot Coupe Creates and Fills VP of Sales Position
Robot Coupe USA, a FEDA manufacturer member specializing in food preparation equipment, has named Marco Bottero as its new vice president of sales. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the global foodservice industry to the company, most recently having served as vice president of global sales at Waring Commercial.
Atosa Adds Regional Sales Manager for Atlanta Area
Steve Hardy brings more than 20 years of foodservice and sales experience to the commercial equipment manufacturer.
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Check Out the Latest Issue of FEDA News & Views Magazine!
The speakers and sessions at the 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference are prepared to offer valuable insights and actionable solutions to help industry leaders not only navigate today’s challenges but also uncover opportunities for growth. This issue of FEDA News & Views previews those sessions and highlights key resources to help attendees get the most out of this year’s event.
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RESEARCH & REPORTS
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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Senate Finance Committee Presents Its Tax Relief Proposals
Although the committee’s proposal builds on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act already passed by the House of Representatives in May, there are a few differences. The Senate version, for example, would make deductions for research and development and other expenses, such as machinery purchases, permanent. The House bill, on the other hand, only extended those deductions temporarily. The Senate bill also proposes that the pass-through deduction for small businesses be set at 20 percent, less than the 23 percent in the House version of the legislation.
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Learn More About Extended Producer Responsibility Laws at the July 9 FEDA Advocacy Council Presentation
On July 1, Oregon will become the first state to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) law — a new type of policy that would require producers, including wholesale distributors, that sell packaged items, food serviceware, certain types of equipment, and plastic or paper products to join a producer responsibility organization (PRO). The laws, which have been passed in seven states and are being considered by 10 more, require producers to pay fees to the PRO to fund end-of-life processing or recycling of materials. The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is encouraging Oregon to delay its implementation due to widespread confusion over which companies and what products are covered by the law. Brian Wild, chief government relations officer at NAW, will share more information with FEDA members at the FEDA Advocacy Council presentation from 10:30 a.m. to noon CT on July 9.
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Need a Product Video? FEDA Can Help
Are you a manufacturer needing assistance producing high-quality product videos for the FEDA Video Marketing Center? FEDA can help! We can develop customized product videos on your behalf using a design we’ve created specifically to showcase foodservice equipment and supplies.
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2025 FEDA Annual Conference
Sept. 10-13, 2025
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