Deadline Extension: FER Top Dealers Report

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Foodservice Equipment Reports has extended its deadline for the FER 2024 Top Dealers Report. Dealers looking to participate can simply complete the survey by Wednesday, March 13. It doesn’t take long. The report will appear in the FER May/June print issue and online. It’s a trusted, nonbiased, accurate report that allows dealerships to showcase their… read more

IFMA Announces 2024 Silver Plate Award Recipients

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Awardees represent eight food-away-from-home categories, from full-service restaurant to K-12 foodservice. The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced winners of the 70th annual IFMA Silver Plate Award today, March 5. This year’s recipients represent eight food-away-from-home categories. “This is the 70th year IFMA has presented Gold & Silver Plate Awards and it’s more important than ever… read more

Subway Canada Starts Slicing, Too

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Less than a year after completing a slicer rollout across 20,000 U.S. restaurants, Subway is powering up the new equipment in Canada. Subway has expanded its rollout of slicers to Canadian stores, becoming “the first major QSR in Canada to offer freshly sliced meat,” according to the brand. The equipment add-on hit U.S. stores in… read more

Ali Group Takes Next Step in Welbilt Integration

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In a move to further integrate the companies’ products and services, Ali Group North America and Welbilt have merged and will now go to market in North America under the Welbilt name. In support of the merger the company made a series of organizational changes. Ali Welbilt WBT Rebrand WatermarkThe corporate executives of the newly… read more

Global Foodservice News — March 1, 2024

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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

Packaging Innovations Strive to Minimize or Eliminate Plastic

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Once a revolutionary innovation itself, plastic has become ‘Packaging Enemy No. 1’ nowadays, as food and beverage companies move toward more environmentally friendly materials. As food & beverage brands search for ways to stand out in a sea of similarities and a multitude of messages, some are turning to packaging innovation to separate themselves from… read more

Products Featuring AI, Other Tech Earn 2024 KIs

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Eight makers earn back-to-back honors, with some building new capabilities into products recognized last year. The latest batch of Kitchen Innovations recipients announced today, Feb. 21, showcase advancements in automation, efficiency, safety enhancements and sustainability. “The evolving landscape of technology—including developments in AI, robotic solutions, autonomous ordering and customer service—has elevated the KI Awards to… read more

Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory

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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 Town is extremely attractive to us because we have customers on six… read more

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ robot restaurant startup scores NFL star investors

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Plant-based automated restaurant Kernel is backed by the quarterbacks for the New York Giants and Chicago Bears and will open soon on Feb. 12 Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ semi-automated, plant-based restaurant, Kernel — which raised $36 million in Series A funding last summer — has received some superstar investors and an official opening date. New… read more

A Gateway to the Next Level of Business

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The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the whole of the United States. With its massive red rock formations jutting out into the sky, its clear why it has become a destination for people looking to calm their minds and reset their perspectives. The area… read more