Ice Air, provider of HVAC solutions, announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Thermal Energy Network Symposium, scheduled to take place on March 12, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota. The event will bring together government officials, city managers, legislators, developers, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to explore Thermal Energy Networks. Also known as district energy systems, Thermal… read more
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EPA Taps ‘Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires’ Challenge Winners
Phase Two funds will now go to new technologies developed by two air cleaner manufacturers. PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, February 20, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Phase Two winners of the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge. Challenge winners received prizes of $50,000 for their innovative prototypes that aim to clean… 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
Staying ahead of the next big menu moves
Industry forecasters had a lot to say about potential 2024 trends as 2023 wrapped up. And no doubt some of them will pan out. But now that we’re two months into the new year, Technomic has released its annual State of the Menu 2024 report—a definitive look at the future of menus based on data… read more
A DEEPER LOOK AT COFFEE REVIEW’S TOP 30 COFFEES OF 2023
In 2023, Coffee Review blind-tasted more than 3,000 coffee samples from hundreds of leading roasting companies and coffee producers around the world. We ultimately published nearly 600 reviews on CoffeeReview.com over the course of the year. The Top 30 Coffees of 2023 is our editors’ ranking of the 30 most exciting of these coffees, representing… read more
Actual vs. theoretical food cost variance: Why does it matter?
The culinary world is as much a science as it is an art, particularly when it comes to the mathematics of managing a successful restaurant. One key concept in the science of culinary management that can make or break a restaurant’s profitability is food cost variance. This metric offers crucial insights into the health of… read more
Diners are Trading Down: What It Means for Fast Casuals and Quick-Serves
As diners face increased costs across categories, a recent report by InMarket found many are trading down—shifting from their casual and fast-casual food joints to quick-service restaurants to cut back on spending. Now more than ever, it’s essential for fast casuals and quick-serves alike to double down on their value proposition and ensure it bleeds… read more
Restaurants’ labor situation has improved, but it’s far from perfect
The industry has regained workers, and more operators are likely to say they’re fully staffed. But labor is more expensive. Retention remains a key stressor. And jobs have moved. For Honeygrow, 2020 was one problem, with the pandemic wiping out much of its business for a time. But 2021 would prove to be altogether different…. read more
7 Restaurant Interior Design Trends for 2024
Delicious food and quality service are highlights in the restaurant industry, but you shouldn’t forget about how a restaurant looks and feels, too. Restaurant ambiance is critical for success in the food industry. The interior design of your restaurant sets the tone, defines its character, and creates a theme. Restaurant interior design trends are constantly… read more
Packaging Innovations Strive to Minimize or Eliminate Plastic
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