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Dairy Queen Recognizes Atosa as Equipment Vendor of the Year
Dairy Queen Recognizes Atosa as Equipment Vendor of the Year

The ice cream chain’s award honors suppliers that support franchise owners with high-quality equipment while serving as key resources. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/30/2025


Trade Bill Would Codify Baseline Tariff, Impose New Rates on Chinese Goods
Trade Bill Would Codify Baseline Tariff, Impose New Rates on Chinese Goods

As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Trump administration's trade actions, the Secure Trade Act would enshrine at least some policies. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/30/2025


New Member Q&A: FS Foodservice Solutions
New Member Q&A: FS Foodservice Solutions

Founded by industry veterans, FS Foodservice Solutions provides fast, flexible and customized financing solutions for equipment dealers, manufacturers and foodservice operators. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


John Boos Acquires Wooden Kitchenware Manufacturer JK Adams
John Boos Acquires Wooden Kitchenware Manufacturer JK Adams

The FEDA manufacturer member said the addition will combine John Boos’ craftsmanship with JK Adams’ wooden cutting and carving boards. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Krowne Names New Regional Sales and Strategic Accounts Managers
Krowne Names New Regional Sales and Strategic Accounts Managers

Michael Racamato and Nason Frizzell join the FEDA manufacturer member as the Eastern and Western regional sales managers, respectively. Meanwhile, Justin Minder transitions to the role of Western strategic accounts manager. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Unox Looks Inward for Corporate Chef Team Leader
Unox Looks Inward for Corporate Chef Team Leader

Sherief Shawky brings more than a decade of culinary leadership to his new role at the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Waring Appoints New VP of Sales
Waring Appoints New VP of Sales

In his new role, Dave Phillips will be responsible for managing the structure of programs, sales representatives, dealers, and distribution networks. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Confidence in Economy Grows Among Small Businesses
Confidence in Economy Grows Among Small Businesses

More companies are expecting revenue to increase over the next year, but hiring has emerged as a new challenge, according to the latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


New Bills Aim to Expand Labor Pool and Develop Skilled Workers
New Bills Aim to Expand Labor Pool and Develop Skilled Workers

The USA Workforce Investment Act would provide tax credits to companies that donate to local workforce development programs, while the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act would create a new nonimmigrant visa. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Clark Volunteers Help Hospice Organization Raise $1 Million
Clark Volunteers Help Hospice Organization Raise $1 Million

Clark Associates’ procurement non-durables team lent their time to help set up the Hospice & Community Care Labor Day Auction. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Longtime Central Restaurant Products Leader Retires
Longtime Central Restaurant Products Leader Retires

Kerrie Lafky led the development of the company’s core values and helped unite Central Restaurant Products and Hubert Company’s operations under TAKKT. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/29/2025


Boelter Golf Outing Raises $110,000 for Food Charities
Boelter Golf Outing Raises $110,000 for Food Charities

Participants and sponsors took to the fairways to support the Boelter Community Table, an annual philanthropic program that benefits nonprofit organizations. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted09/22/2025