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Master Your Performance Metrics, Growth Mindset at Next Month’s FEDA Young Industry Leaders Retreat
Taking place June 10–11, 2026, at ITW headquarters in Illinois, the FEDA Young Industry Leaders Retreat 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.
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Reconnect on the Fairway at the 2026 FEDA Golf Tournament in Park City
Whether you’re playing to compete, to reunite with colleagues, or to simply enjoy the stunning backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains, the FEDA Golf Tournament is the perfect way to tee off the FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference. Held at Canyons Golf Club in Park City, Utah, the tournament offers a memorable opportunity to showcase your skills and connect with fellow industry executives. Sign up when you register for the conference!
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Distributors: Complete the 2026 FEDA Profit Survey to Gain New Business Insights
How does your company’s profitability, margins, and operating performance compare with those of other distributors? The 2026 FEDA Profit Survey will help you answer those questions with real-time benchmarking data designed specifically for the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. There is no cost to participate! Contact Isabelle Piotrowski, director of membership and business development, at isabelle@feda.com to get started.
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Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company
In a news release, Middleby said the launch of Midera reflects the continued advancement of its food processing platform into a more focused, technology-driven organization delivering total line solutions. The separation is expected to be completed on July 6, 2026, and the new company will be positioned to accelerate innovation and serve customers with greater clarity and speed.
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Allied Buying Corp. Honors FEDA Member Companies at Spring Conference
The awards celebrated organizations and individuals whose outstanding performance, partnership, and dedication contributed significantly to the continued growth and success of the buying group and its community.
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Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure
The company has been involved with the Relay for Life walk since 2022, raising nearly $10,800 over the past four years to support the American Cancer Society. The Relay for Life team was started in memory of founder Nick Thiakos, who passed away from cancer in 2006.
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SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President
In his new role, Dion Ireland will work with Jon Jacobs, president of U.S. operations, to expand SilverChef’s partnerships with commercial kitchen equipment dealers and distributors and to help more foodservice operators access its flexible equipment financing programs.
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Welbilt Announces New Leader for Kolpak Brand
Todd Fenton brings more than two decades of experience in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry to the role. Before joining Kolpak, he spent more than seven years with Star Holdings Group, a division of Middleby Corp., where he held several key leadership roles, including vice president of engineering.
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Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer New Projects in Industry Pipeline
Despite lower-than-expected sales, quoting and consultant activity improved compared to Q4 2025, resulting in the strongest quarter in the past four years. It’s questionable whether that increase in activity will be sustained, as Q1 2026 saw only 880 new projects, a 13% decrease compared to the beginning of 2025 and 10% fewer than Q4 2025.
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New Federal Reserve Chair Shared His Economic Vision as a Past FEDA Conference Special Guest Speaker
At the 2024 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Kevin Warsh reflected on his work to help guide the United States out of the 2008 financial crisis and covered the lessons from that period that can be applied to the permacrisis facing businesses today. He analyzed the Fed’s current policies, particularly regarding inflation, and laid out a roadmap for how companies can spur economic growth and foster stability amid turbulent financial markets. FEDA members can view the full presentation on the FEDA Learn Institute.
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Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Clarify Corporate Transparency Act’s Constitutionality
The Supreme Court is now deciding whether to review two cases involving the Corporate Transparency Act: National Small Business United v. Bessent and Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Blanche. These cases raise fundamental questions over whether the CTA expands the scope of Congress’ economic powers and if it conflicts with the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 16–19, 2026
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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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