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Longtime Hubert Employee Brenda Holger Retires
Longtime Hubert Employee Brenda Holger Retires

Holger spent 37 years working for the Ohio-based FEDA distributor member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


T&S Brass Adds Area Sales Manager for Central India
T&S Brass Adds Area Sales Manager for Central India

Devendra Meshram will work closely with regional partners to drive collaboration, guide specification efforts, and ensure customers receive responsive, localized support. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


UNOX Names New Director of Marketing and Inside Sales
UNOX Names New Director of Marketing and Inside Sales

Eloria Ware brings more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience to the commercial ovens manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


Owner Jack Starr Retires After 48 Years at Boston Showcase
Owner Jack Starr Retires After 48 Years at Boston Showcase

A past vice president, Jack Starr joined the family-owned business in the 1970s and helped grow it into the country’s 45th largest foodservice equipment and supplies distributor. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


Ali Group Brings Back Company Veteran as Senior Vice President
Ali Group Brings Back Company Veteran as Senior Vice President

Massimiliano Bizzarri will collaborate closely with the Ali Group business units to support their growth and enhance their profitability. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


11 FEDA Manufacturer Members Honored with Kitchen Innovations Awards
11 FEDA Manufacturer Members Honored with Kitchen Innovations Awards

This year’s awardees reflect the challenges operators are managing, including workforce constraints, tighter margins, and limited room for disruption during service. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/23/2026


New Member Q&A: NewLane Finance
New Member Q&A: NewLane Finance

NewLane Finance aims to simplify and expedite the equipment financing process for small- to mid-sized businesses. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Burkett Adds Field Service for Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines
Burkett Adds Field Service for Commercial Refrigeration and Ice Machines

The new service program provides on-site maintenance and minor repairs at customer locations in the Toledo, Ohio, area. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Unox Adds Active Marketing Chef for the Southwest
Unox Adds Active Marketing Chef for the Southwest

John Skutta brings more than 20 years of foodservice sales and culinary operations experience to the FEDA manufacturer member. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


TurboChef and CookTek Add Trio of Vice Presidents
TurboChef and CookTek Add Trio of Vice Presidents

Sofia Delgado will oversee the brands’ integrated marketing and culinary strategy, while Lewis Beer and Richard Chattaway will manage the EMEA, APAC, and broader European regions. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Electrolux Professional Group Announces New Director of Consultant Services
Electrolux Professional Group Announces New Director of Consultant Services

Jefferson Kenney developed extensive industry knowledge and strong technical expertise during his time at Unified Brands before moving up to Electrolux Professional Group. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/16/2026


Former Ace Mart Leader Paul Gustafson Remembered
Former Ace Mart Leader Paul Gustafson Remembered

Paul Gustafson spent more than 50 years in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry and was a former FEDA chairman. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted02/9/2026