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FEDA Weekly News for Sept. 2, 2025

Date postedSeptember 2, 2025
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Sept. 2, 2025


 

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The 2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference Begins Next Week! Are You Ready?
FEDA members and industry partners will descend on Scottsdale, Arizona, for four days of industry education and unparalleled networking among C-suite executives. Visit feda.com to brush up on this year's speakers and program sessions. Not registered yet? There's still time to sign up!
 
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New Member Q&A: USA Restaurant Suppliers
As part of its mission to celebrate organizations that strengthen the foodservice equipment and supplies industry, FEDA publishes Q&As with member companies. This week's newsletter features USA Restaurant Suppliers, a Texas-based dealer that is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to move faster and take on larger projects.
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Ford Hotel Supply Stuffs Backpacks for Local Schoolchildren
Some students in the St. Louis area are enjoying a better start to the school year thanks to Ford Hotel Supply Co. The St. Louis-based dealer donated 50 backpacks to The Little Bit Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to breaking down barriers to learning for students living in poverty. Each backpack was filled with supplies a grade school child would need to start the school year off right, including pencils, markers, glue, notebooks, and paper.
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Welbilt Announces Two Promotions at Champion and Bi-Line
Daniel Short has been appointed as director of consultant services for the two brands, as well as Beverage-Air and Victory Refrigeration. Meanwhile, Ryan Kime was promoted to national sales manager.
 
Victorinox Adds Business Development Sales Manager
Daniel Spino has joined the North American commercial cutlery team at Victorinox, a FEDA manufacturer member, as business development sales manager for meatpacking and slaughter. He will report directly to Greg Stak, vice president of sales, commercial cutlery.
 
RATIONAL Bolsters Culinary Team with New Corporate Chefs
Christian Kearns has been promoted from regional sales manager, while Viviana Martinez and Charlene Doan have joined the FEDA manufacturer member.
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Robot Coupe Names New Rep for Florida Market
With culinary centers in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, Food Equipment Representatives is expected to strengthen the food preparation equipment manufacturer’s local presence.
Check Out the Latest Issue of FEDA News & Views Magazine!
The recent federal budget reconciliation bill marked a major win for distributors and other businesses, securing long-term tax relief to support growth and accelerate technology investments. Yet even as new opportunities emerge, shifting policies pose significant challenges. This issue of FEDA News & Views explores how evolving regulations and pending legislation could reshape distributors’ strategies and competitive outlook.
From FEDA News & Views: Permanent Tax Relief, Practical Impact

When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) officially became law in July, Huff Harper finally exhaled. That’s because the president of Oswalt Restaurant Supply knew the budget reconciliation legislation wasn’t just another bill; it was the green light to keep moving forward. The company had developed a strategy that factored in the 2017 tax cuts and used the added margin to boost salaries, invest in equipment and support the surrounding community. Had those provisions expired — something that was slated to happen at the end of this year — Harper was prepared to scale back.

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Bill Would Allow Businesses to Design Their Own Safety Management Systems
The Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act, H.R. 2844, would require the secretary of labor to establish a voluntary protection program (VPP) that recognizes employers’ voluntary commitments to establishing comprehensive safety and health management systems. Such a program would enable the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to formally recognize and reward employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to worker safety and compliance. Recognized employers would then have the ability to undergo regular self-evaluations, maintaining high safety standards while reducing the need for routine inspections that can disrupt daily operations.
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