The 5,600-square-foot facility, located in Meridian, Idaho, aims to serve as the “hub of culinary innovation.” Foodservice design firm FoodSpace, led by President and CEO Joe Schumaker, has opened a one-of-a-kind, 5,600-square-foot test kitchen and culinary studio. Located in Meridian, Idaho, the facility serves as “an agnostic platform where chefs, manufacturers and innovators can test… read more

The individual, who took his post last month, hails from Electrolux Professional Group. Today, Aug. 23, Irinox Professional North America announced the appointment of Mark Ortiz as its national sales director. In this role, Ortiz will work to enhance brand awareness, foster business growth and increase market share for Irinox. He will oversee and direct… read more

Led by Kasey Klingensmith, the team will grow the manufacturer’s reach into the foodservice segment. Hussmann has created a business development team focused on foodservice. Traditionally, the manufacturer, which is part Panasonic, has concentrated on grocers and convenience stores, offering everything from display cases to entire refrigeration systems. Led by Kasey Klingensmith, the newly created… read more

Bobby Lang brings over 10 years of experience as a corporate executive chef and territory manager. Middleby brands TurboChef and CookTek have hired Bobby Lang as their regional vice president-southeast and corporate chef. Lang has over 10 years of experience as a corporate executive chef and territory manager. Lang most recently served a manufacturers’ rep… read more

Food service equipment market is driven by growth in food service industry, rise in expansion of quick-service restaurant, changing consumer preference, and surge in urbanization and population growth. Moreover, the rapid technological advancement in the food industry has led to a change in dynamics and made it easier for both customers and organizers to organize… read more

A newly appointed sales manager will lead the manufacturer’s efforts in the region. First announced in mid-July, Anthony Harris has joined Flexeserve as sales manager, retail and Latin America. In an expanded press release, Flexeserve shared that Harris, who is fluent in Spanish, will grow its U.S. retail market and all market segments in Latin… read more

Midwest Professional Reps updates its personnel and line card, while EMC Hospitality adds to its team. In addition, Johnson Pike adds to its line, while RSG updates its rep network and Mirk Group makes several changes. EMC Hospitality, a multi-market independent manufacturers’ rep firm, made a series of personnel moves in Southern California. Cinthya Cheung… read more

Walk-in coolers and freezers are essential for foodservice and retail businesses, ensuring proper storage and preservation of food items. However, like any equipment, they can encounter problems that affect performance. Understanding and troubleshooting these issues is critical for maintaining efficiency and functionality. Common Issues and Signs Issues like fluctuating walk-in temperatures, frost buildup, compressor failure,… read more

Chris Salatino has been appointed as the new president of Belshaw, effective immediately. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group, which includes the Belshaw and Adamatic brands. Salatino steps into the role after the recent departure of Stan Dettloff. Salatino is a well-respected figure within Ali Group and… read more