Sodexo has completed the acquisition of the Compass Mainland China business. In a market with undeniable long term growth potential, this acquisition strengthens Sodexo’s position in Food markets, enhancing its presence and service offerings in Mainland China with newly acquired contracts in the corporate, education, and healthcare environments. Following this operation, Sodexo’s 17,000 employees across… read more
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Recommending a Friend for a Job
A personal recommendation goes a long way when someone is applying for a job. If you have a friend who is a qualified candidate for an open position, then your recommendation could be a key factor to help them get the offer. However, these types of recommendations can be challenging to navigate, especially if you… read more
Legal Implications of Inadequate Emergency Preparation: A Deep Dive into Employer Liability
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Nobody expects accidents to happen in the workplace. Nevertheless, unexpected emergencies will occasionally arise…. read more
Global Foodservice News — March 1, 2024
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory With customers on six continents, the manufacturer says international reach was a decisive factor in the new distribution partnership. Parts Town is now the exclusive distributor of OEM parts for Frontline Int’l., a manufacturer of oil management equipment. “The international reach of Parts… read more
AHR Expo 2024 Coverage
The AHR Expo returned to Chicago Jan. 22-24 for a productive week of learning, reconnecting, and checking out new products in the HVACR market. Attendance was strong; the show welcomed 48,034 participants. AHR Expo • 2024 Articles • All Years • Products “The industry showed up for business in Chicago,” said Mark Stevens, show manager…. read more
Global Foodservice News — January 1, 2024
Foodservice Equipment and Supplies FER’s 2023 Top Dealers Report Operational efficiencies, product sourcing and being proactive versus reactive weigh on the minds of participants.Things are improving. A handful of participants of the FER 2023 Top Dealers Report say 2022, compared with the few years prior, brought some relief. The numbers reflect the sentiment. The… read more
How Bar Louie is putting a culinary focus on lunch and dinner without losing its bar vibe
As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is creating chef-driven entrees, sides and bar bites that cover every daypart. Joel Reynders was named VP of culinary and executive chef at Bar Louie just last May, and he hit the ground running. The 67-unit chain has long been a popular happy hour destination, but guests would… read more
Global Foodservice News – December 15, 2023
Sales of Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Leveling Out It would seem that sales of foodservice equipment and supplies continue to gradually settle back into the industry’s normal, pre-pandemic growth levels, per the latest data from the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI.) Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies increased 6.6% during the first… read more
Leveraging Visual Tools for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Safety
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Keeping a safe workplace is more than just a legal requirement. It’s also a… read more
Global Foodservice News – November 1, 2023 Edition
US Manufacturing output rises Solidly in September Reuters – Production at U.S. factories increased more than expected in September despite strikes in the automobile industry curbing motor vehicle output. This is further evidence that the economy exited the third quarter with momentum. Manufacturing output rose 0.4% last month, the Federal Reserve said on Tuesday. Data… read more