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Former S.S. Kemp Owner Howard Fishman Remembered
Former S.S. Kemp Owner Howard Fishman Remembered

The former FEDA president and Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Hall of Fame inductee leaves a legacy of leadership and innovation in foodservice distribution. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/31/2026


Oregon Court Rejects Challenge to Packaging EPR Law
Oregon Court Rejects Challenge to Packaging EPR Law

A district court declined to strike down the law, but the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says its fight against EPR will continue. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/31/2026


Leadership Shake-Up for Welbilt Americas
Leadership Shake-Up for Welbilt Americas

Rob August was named CEO of the Ali Group division, while Jim Courtright and Leo Parot will assume expanded roles focused on growth, customer engagement, and operational performance. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/31/2026


Alto-Shaam Adds Operations, Supply Chain Leaders
Alto-Shaam Adds Operations, Supply Chain Leaders

Longtime executive JK Raghavan takes on an expanded role as senior vice president while Philip Stephenson joins the company to oversee supply chain operations. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/31/2026


Hoshizaki America Appoints IoT, Connected Solutions Leader
Hoshizaki America Appoints IoT, Connected Solutions Leader

Digan Patel will help advance the company’s smart equipment strategy and develop technology-enabled solutions for customers. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


New Age Industrial Promotes Two to Sales and Marketing Leadership Roles
New Age Industrial Promotes Two to Sales and Marketing Leadership Roles

Tom Sharp will serve as president of sales and marketing, while Brock Miller takes on the role of vice president of sales and marketing as the company positions its leadership team for the next era of growth. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Vollrath Names Vice President, General Manager for Stoelting
Vollrath Names Vice President, General Manager for Stoelting

Bob Schulz will lead Vollrath’s Stoelting Foodservice and Serving Systems businesses, with responsibility for advancing strategic priorities, strengthening operational performance, and identifying opportunities for continued growth. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Browne Foodservice Expands U.S. Sales Leadership Team
Browne Foodservice Expands U.S. Sales Leadership Team

Mike McGrath Grace Oliversen Browne Foodservice, a FEDA manufacturer member, announced two transitions within its U.S. sales team. Mike McGrath, a 17-year veteran of the company, has stepped into the newly created nationwide role of inside sales manager.... Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Experienced Director of Key Accounts Joins Refrigerated Solutions Group
Experienced Director of Key Accounts Joins Refrigerated Solutions Group

Danielly Lewis brings more than 10 years of foodservice experience across operators, distributors, and manufacturers to her new role with the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Avanti Restaurant Solutions Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Both Orange County and Sacramento
Avanti Restaurant Solutions Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Both Orange County and Sacramento

The FEDA distributor member credited its employees’ commitment to creating an environment where people can do great work. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Coalition Seeks Preliminary Injunction Blocking California Packaging EPR Law
Coalition Seeks Preliminary Injunction Blocking California Packaging EPR Law

NAW and 17 states argue the legislation imposes costly requirements on businesses before California has finalized key compliance rules. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/24/2026


Treasury Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies
Treasury Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies

The final rule makes permanent the exemption from the Corporate Transparency Act and directs FinCEN to delete previously submitted information from U.S. persons. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted08/17/2026