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Avanti Account Executive Wins Dealer Service Representative of the Year
Avanti Account Executive Wins Dealer Service Representative of the Year

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine praises Jesse Durham for his commitment to customers and strategic approach. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Boston Showcase President Matt Starr Earns 40 Under 40 Recognition
Boston Showcase President Matt Starr Earns 40 Under 40 Recognition

The Boston Business Journal honored the fourth-generation family leader for his impact on the Boston business community and the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Flexeserve Expands Connect Support Team With New IoT Manager
Flexeserve Expands Connect Support Team With New IoT Manager

Jordan Brown will oversee deployment, customer training, and testing for the company’s cloud-based hot-holding platform across the Americas. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Middleby Adds Vice President of Consultant Services
Middleby Adds Vice President of Consultant Services

Ryan Norman rejoins the company, bringing culinary experience and product knowledge to the consultant services teams. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Pentair Bolsters Manitowoc Ice Portfolio With Mannhardt Acquisition
Pentair Bolsters Manitowoc Ice Portfolio With Mannhardt Acquisition

The addition of Mannhardt’s commercial and industrial ice storage products is expected to strengthen Manitowoc Ice’s ability to deliver integrated ice system solutions for foodservice and hospitality operators. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Zepole Welcomes Four New Team Members
Zepole Welcomes Four New Team Members

The new hires will support the distributor’s Illinois and Minnesota locations, as well as its chemical and sanitation services. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Ruling Allowing Negligence Claims Against Freight Brokers Could Create Regulatory Patchwork
Ruling Allowing Negligence Claims Against Freight Brokers Could Create Regulatory Patchwork

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors pledges to work with Congress to restore a federal framework that preempts state laws covering brokers and carriers. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/26/2026


Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company
Middleby’s Food Processing Business Breaking Off Into Standalone Company

The launch of Midera is intended to reflect the advancement of Middleby’s processing platform into a more focused, technology-driven organization capable of delivering total line solutions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure
Zepole Team Walks to Support Cancer Cure

The distributor’s Relay for Life participation honors its founder’s memory while supporting survivors and families. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President
SilverChef Elevates Sales Leader to Vice President

Dion Ireland will work to expand the financing solutions company’s partnerships with commercial kitchen equipment distributors. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer Projects in Industry Pipeline
Foodservice Equipment Sales Grow, but Short of Projections With Fewer Projects in Industry Pipeline

Despite inflationary pressures, sales and quoting activity reached its highest levels in four years, according to the MAFSI Business Barometer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026


Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Clarify Corporate Transparency Act’s Constitutionality
Trade Associations Ask Supreme Court to Clarify Corporate Transparency Act’s Constitutionality

FEDA and other business groups argue the law imposes burdensome reporting requirements on millions of small businesses and are urging the court to resolve ongoing constitutional questions surrounding. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted05/18/2026