FEDA EVENTS
Register Now for the FEDA Finance Education Webinar on Oct. 29
Prashanth Southekal, managing principal at the DBP-Institute, will discuss how to apply predictive analytics, regression models and artificial intelligence to advanced finance analytics. Participate in the Oct. 29 webinar to receive continuing professional education credits from the Association for Financial Professionals.
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View Erik Brynjolfsson's Presentation Covering the Digital Economy, AI and the Future of the Workforce
The special guest presentation and other sessions from the 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference are now available on demand. Learn the latest information on artificial intelligence use in business, supply chain optimization and the conditions impacting the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.
Cook's Direct Walk Raises $12,000 to Support Women With Ovarian Cancer
The FEDA distributor member, based in Warrenville, Illinois, participated in the Together in TEAL event hosted by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) on Oct. 11. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers.
Search Awards Recognize KaTom's Digital Marketing Efforts
The FEDA distributor member and its marketing partner won Most Innovative Campaign (SEO), Best Use of Content Marketing and Best Use of AI in Content at the 2025 US Search Awards.
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Fein Brothers Adds Outside Sales Consultant
Lou Liagridonis brings experience as a foodservice operator to the FEDA distributor member.
Experienced Finance Leader Joins Hoshizaki America as VP
In his new role, Dean Townsend will lead initiatives that support the company’s ongoing growth and financial performance. He brings more than 20 years of finance leadership experience across the aerospace, defense and manufacturing industries to the FEDA manufacturer member.
Alto-Shaam Names New Sales Manager for the Northeast Region
Mark Dimmick will be responsible for cultivating relationships with dealers, consultants, major end users, and rep groups. He will also work cross-functionally to ensure customer needs are continually addressed and supported.
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RATIONAL USA Names New Rep for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Central Regions
The FEDA manufacturer says expanding relationships with Schmid Dewland and PMR Foodservice Equipment Reps will grow awareness of intelligent cooking technology and provide maximum benefits to customers.
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The NAFEM Show and Host Milano Plan Cooperative Programs
Fiera Milano, S.p.A., owners and organizers of Host Milano, and the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), owners and organizers of The NAFEM Show, have announced an agreement to explore adding unique, new experiences to their respective trade shows.
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Business Coalition Urges California to Push Nov. 15 EPR Reporting Deadline
Under the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (S.B. 54), companies that are considered “producers” — including distributors — are required to submit their initial reports to the state’s producer responsibility organization, CalRecycle, by Nov. 15. However, CalRecycle did not submit the permanent regulations to the Office of Administrative Law until Aug. 12, and they were not published in the California Regulatory Notice Register until Aug. 22. As such, the mandatory 45-day public comment period did not end until Oct. 6, three weeks after the reporting period was supposed to have opened.
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Chinese Goods, Robotics and Industrial Machinery Could Face New Tariffs
The Trump administration says it could hike Chinese tariffs to 100 percent in response to a ban on rare earth materials. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation into whether robotics and industrial machinery imports pose a national security risk.
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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 Finance Education Webinar
Oct. 29, 2025
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2026 FEDA Annual Conference
Sept. 15-18, 2026
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