Exclusive Ranges has revealed how it helped to equip a high-end kitchen at celebrity haunt Sexy Fish’s third restaurant, in Manchester, introducing a range of innovative kit into the site’s back-of-house operations. The brief for the catering equipment supplier was to replicate the success of its previous two Sexy Fish installations, at the brand’s restaurants… read more

One Source Reps adds to its line card, while Alto-Shaam, Refrigerated Solutions Group and Southern CaseArts update their rep networks. Plus, Elevate Foodservice Group adds to its sales team. Alto-Shaam expanded its relationship with Master Marketing. As a result, Master Marketing now represents Alto-Shaam in North Carolina and South Carolina (MAFSI region 11). Master Marketing… read more

The National Association of College & University Food Services announced the gold, silver and bronze winners of the 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, Nutrition Awards and Sustainability Awards. Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards Named after a NACUFS founder and past president, the Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards celebrate members’ innovative ideas and program implementation…. read more

Equipment Evolution Aims to Leverage Synergies in AI, Automation and Robotics In his 1998 hit song “Praise You,” pop artist Fatboy Slim sang “We’ve come a long, long way together; through the hard times and the good; I have to celebrate you baby; I have to praise you like I should.” In many respects, operators… read more

Cornerstone Foodservice Group, parent company of Spring USA, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Equipex. The deal was officially announced Monday, May 20, on Day 3 of the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. The Equipex portfolio includes panini grills, convection and pizza ovens, warming displays, waffle bakers, salamanders and other niche-focused cooking… read more

To help support its growth, Krowne has planned a two-year, $20 million expansion, marking the largest in company history. The first phase kicked off with the recent acquisition of two facilities in New Jersey. The deal added an additional 120,000 square feet to the Wayne, N.J.-based manufacturer’s operations. It now has more than 350,000 square… read more

This past week’s National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago delivered an expanded show floor—10% larger than in 2023—and some 2,240-plus exhibitors. And while organizers are finalizing numbers, they anticipated more than 55,000 industry professionals would participate, marking one of the largest shows since 2019. FER editors visited with many manufacturers on the show floor. Along… read more

Each new member contributes a differentiated skillset, says the repair and maintenance provider. Tech-24 specializes in cooking, refrigeration, beverage and specialty foodservice equipment, and performs HVAC, electrical and plumbing services. Repair and maintenance provider Tech24 recently shared that three have joined its board of directors, including Edward Don & Co. CEO and President Steven Don…. read more

The innovations improve upon the traditional process of freeze-drying. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — LyoWave Inc., a high-tech startup, is commercializing innovative microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University that improve upon traditional lyophilization — or the process of freeze-drying perishable products — by increasing speed, cost-effectiveness and product throughput. CEO and co-founder Drew Strongrich said… read more

Anna Pata was appointed to the newly created role of chief commercial officer for Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company that makes gelato equipment. In her new role, Pata will develop and lead Carpigiani’s sales and marketing activities. Pata has more than 20 years of experience in the dessert ingredient and supplies industry, per a… read more