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BSI and Food Service Holdings Name New Reps in Three MAFSI Regions
BSI and Food Service Holdings Name New Reps in Three MAFSI Regions

Beacon Sales Group will represent the manufacturer in MAFSI Region 11, Lindox Siegel will cover MAFSI Region 12, and Curate will handle MAFSI Region 20. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/9/2026


Hussmann Adds Western Region Sales Manager for Styleline
Hussmann Adds Western Region Sales Manager for Styleline

Daniel Halverson will be responsible for growing strategic partnerships, supporting regional distributors, and driving sales initiatives across key markets, including convenience retail, grocery, and foodservice. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/9/2026


MEIKO USA Taps Canadian Division Leader as Managing Director
MEIKO USA Taps Canadian Division Leader as Managing Director

Louis-Philippe Audette will lead all U.S. operations, strategy, and organizational development while also continuing to oversee MEIKO Canada on an interim basis. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/9/2026


Boelter’s New Director of Consultant Services to Create Clearer Paths From Design to Execution
Boelter’s New Director of Consultant Services to Create Clearer Paths From Design to Execution

Carley Sadd will lead a consistent, value-added consultant support strategy focused on alignment, efficiency, and results throughout the project lifecycle. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/9/2026


Restaurant Operators Optimistic for Sales Increase Over Next Six Months
Restaurant Operators Optimistic for Sales Increase Over Next Six Months

Customer traffic remains a challenge, according to the January 2026 Restaurant Performance Index, but most operators are still making and planning equipment purchases. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/9/2026


Industry Veteran to Lead Middleby Advantage and Middleby First Service
Industry Veteran to Lead Middleby Advantage and Middleby First Service

As senior vice president, Kevin Fink will oversee all service-related strategies and initiatives for the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026


Former Boston Showcase President Alan Starr Retiring
Former Boston Showcase President Alan Starr Retiring

Alan and his brother Jack Starr, who also recently retired, spent nearly 50 years supporting generations of customers and building lasting relationships throughout the Northeast. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026


Quantum Food Service Names New Manufacturers’ Representative for MAFSI Region 19
Quantum Food Service Names New Manufacturers’ Representative for MAFSI Region 19

Phoenix Marketing already promotes the FEDA manufacturer member’s products in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026


Atlantic Culinary Environments Hires Corporate Buyer
Atlantic Culinary Environments Hires Corporate Buyer

Jovan Garrison brings more than four years of experience in purchasing and procurement roles to the FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026


Hoshizaki Bolsters Sales Leadership Team With Promotion, Hire
Hoshizaki Bolsters Sales Leadership Team With Promotion, Hire

Rod Johnson steps into the role of vice president of strategic partnerships while Rodrigo Flores joins the manufacturer as senior director of Latin America sales. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026


NLRB Rescinds Biden-Era Rule That Expanded Joint Employer Definition
NLRB Rescinds Biden-Era Rule That Expanded Joint Employer Definition

The withdrawal aligns the labor board’s policy with a federal district court decision that vacated the 2023 rule, returning the joint employer standard back to only those companies with direct control over workers. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026


FTC Appeals Ruling to Vacate Burdensome Merger Notification Form
FTC Appeals Ruling to Vacate Burdensome Merger Notification Form

The 5th Circuit stayed a lower court ruling that had determined the agency’s updated form created substantial new costs on businesses without doing much to improve merger review. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted03/2/2026