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2026 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference Session Videos Now Available
Relive the highlights from the 2026 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference with on-demand access to conference sessions. Whether you want to revisit the lessons from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s fireside chat or dive deeper into insights from keynote speaker Verne Harnish or economist Robert Spendlove, these recordings offer valuable perspectives on innovation, business growth, industry trends, and financial performance. Videos are available at no cost for conference attendees, while those who did not attend can purchase the complete set for $199.
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Why FEDA Is Developing Industry Standards
Industry standards help businesses address shared challenges, improve consistency, reduce costs, and work more effectively across organizational boundaries. Trade associations like FEDA can facilitate this process by bringing manufacturers, distributors, and other industry professionals together to develop guidance that reflects real-world operating conditions and benefits the broader industry. Through its public review process, FEDA is inviting members to contribute their expertise to two draft standards designed to reduce freight damage and improve product data consistency.
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Gold Awards Spotlight: Devon Zielinski, USA Restaurant Suppliers
The FEDA Gold Awards recognize members who are advancing the foodservice equipment industry through exemplary leadership and service. Through this new Q&A series, we’re giving Gold Award recipients an opportunity to share the leadership approaches, lessons, and experiences behind their accomplishments. This week, FEDA is featuring Devon Zielinski, president and CEO of USA Restaurant Suppliers. Zielinski was honored with an Accomplished Young Industry Leaders Award for demonstrating visionary leadership through technology, automation, and innovative systems that strengthened operations, culture, and sustainable organizational growth.
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CFESA Raises Requirements for Master Technician Designation
As of Jan. 1, 2027, Master Technician applicants will need to pass three of the four CFESA certification exams, have five years of industry experience, and receive manager approval. Technicians who earned Master Technician status before 2027 will retain their designation and follow the existing recertification process.
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Alto-Shaam Promotes Longtime Employee to Vice President of Retail Accounts
With 24 years of experience at Alto-Shaam, Olson brings to the role extensive knowledge of the company, its customers, and the evolving needs of the retail market. She began her career with the company in national accounts and has advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, including director of national accounts and, most recently, senior director of national accounts.
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RSG Names Regional Sales Managers for Western U.S., Northeast, and Canada
Michael Chick and Joe Maresca will support distributors, manufacturers’ representatives, and consultants across their respective territories.
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The Legacy Companies Names Ferri Group as MAFSI Territory 3 Representative
The Legacy Companies has appointed The Ferri Group as its independent manufacturers’ representative for MAFSI Territory 3, which covers the New York metropolitan market. Based in Fairfield, New Jersey, The Ferri Group is known for having extensive foodservice industry experience and deep relationships throughout the region.
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T&S Brass Names Catalyst Foodservice Solutions as Midwest Representative
The agency will represent T&S Brass in Eastern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Northwest Indiana, and Northern Illinois, providing product expertise and customer support across the region.
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Colorado Seeks Partial Dismissal of NAW’s Packaging EPR Lawsuit
Colorado is asking a federal court to dismiss two of the four constitutional claims in the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ (NAW) lawsuit against the state’s packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law, mimicking a strategy that succeeded in Oregon. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) filed a motion on Oct. 13 targeting NAW’s private nondelegation and unconstitutional conditions claims, both brought under the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause. However, the motion did not touch NAW’s dormant Commerce Clause claim or its two First Amendment claims, which would move forward regardless of how the court rules.
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Upcoming FEDA and Other Industry Events
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National Restaurant Association Show
May 22-25, 2027
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Full Calendar of Industry Events
Ongoing
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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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