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New President Takes Over at Middleby’s Carter-Hoffmann
New President Takes Over at Middleby’s Carter-Hoffmann

Andrea Coldwell brings accounting, operations and engineering experience to the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Parts Town Announces New CEO and CFO
Parts Town Announces New CEO and CFO

Bill Geary takes over leadership of the parts distributor as longtime leader Steve Snower transitions to the executive chairman role. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/14/2025


Taco Bell Honors Wasserstrom as Top Equipment and Smallwares Supplier
Taco Bell Honors Wasserstrom as Top Equipment and Smallwares Supplier

The FEDA distributor member was instrumental in helping the fast-food brand double its number of limited-time offers in 2024. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


New Member Q&A: BOTINKIT
New Member Q&A: BOTINKIT

BOTINKIT’s integrated hardware-and-software platform aims to remove the foodservice industry’s biggest pain points by automating cooking and optimizing kitchen efficiency. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Most Restaurant Operators Report Higher Sales for First Time Since January
Most Restaurant Operators Report Higher Sales for First Time Since January

Operators are still skeptical of economic conditions even as same-store sales and customer traffic improve. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Flexeserve Hires Two Directors to Lead Engineering and Technology Efforts
Flexeserve Hires Two Directors to Lead Engineering and Technology Efforts

Jon White and Dan Vallance bring more than 45 years of combined experience to the hot-holding equipment manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Jackson WWS Adds Northeast Regional Sales Manager
Jackson WWS Adds Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Bradley Williamson brings five years of industry sales experience to the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Perlick Taps Fifth Generation Family Member as Next CEO
Perlick Taps Fifth Generation Family Member as Next CEO

TJ Perlick Molinari will lean on his experience as an attorney and in the foodservice equipment industry to guide the manufacturer’s long-term vision and strategy. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Oregon Rejects Extension for EPR Law Implementation
Oregon Rejects Extension for EPR Law Implementation

The state’s new recycling law went into effect on July 1, creating new burdens and fees on distributors for certain kinds of products. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


Congress Passes Long-Sought Tax Relief
Congress Passes Long-Sought Tax Relief

The final version of the reconciliation bill makes permanent the Section 199A pass-through deduction, increases the estate tax exemption and enshrines the expensing of research and development costs. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/7/2025


VITLIFE Adds Director of Sales
VITLIFE Adds Director of Sales

Mike Alsman brings three decades of sales experience to the commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025


Seasoned Salesperson Joins Meiko USA as VP of Product Management
Seasoned Salesperson Joins Meiko USA as VP of Product Management

Lee Baker will ensure that Meiko’s product portfolio aligns with the evolving needs of foodservice customers. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/30/2025