Clabo S.p.a., the worldwide leading company in the business of the refrigerated display showcases for Gelateria, Confectioneries, Cafés and Hotel, listed on the AIM Italia segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, organized and managed by Borsa Italiana, informs that today has entered a preliminary binding agreement for the purchase of the 51% of the Class… read more
TriMark USA, LLC President & CEO, Jerry Hyman, announced the acquisition of Chefs’ Toys. Chefs’ Toys is an award winning, industry-leading foodservice equipment and supplies distributor in Southern California with seven superstores and a range of services including design, installation, construction and ecommerce. Chefs’ Toys President, Steve Dickler, and Vice President, Mike Krepistman, along with… read more
The Service Roundtable is hosting its annual International Roundtable event in New Orleans on April 4th-6th and is looking for talented and knowledgeable speakers to address small service businesses operating in the Electric, HVAC and Plumbing industries. This event is ideal for growth oriented companies interested in learning about the latest business techniques and facing… read more
The beginning of the year is typically when we take stock of our personal lives and pledge to make improvements. But have you ever considered taking the same approach to your professional life? Going through the process of making business resolutions forces you to evaluate your performance and address issues that may be keeping your… read more
Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration issued March 1 included a proposed symbol related to the added sugars line on the new Nutrition Facts Panel of certain products. The F.D.A. also provided additional guidance on what the agency looks for when deciding whether an ingredient meets its dietary fiber definition. The draft guidance on… read more
Listeria causes approximately 1,600 cases of foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.), and about one in five of those contracting listeriosis dies. Almost every case of listeriosis comes as a result of eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes are bacteria that live in soil, water, cattle and poultry animals in addition to thriving… read more
Culinary on demand startup Kitchen United announced that Meredith Sandland will join the company as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 5, 2018. Sandland most recently served as Chief Development Officer for Taco Bell, a division of Yum! Brands with 7,000 locations and $10 billion in system sales. In this role, she added more than $1 billion in sales to the system through… read more
The National Restaurant Association announced it has selected Dickie Brennan, owner and managing partner of Dickie Brennan & Company, to serve as its convention chair for the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2018 (NRA Show). In this capacity, Brennan will advise the Association to ensure that the NRA Show—the most comprehensive event for restaurants,… read more
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. announced that Bernard Acoca has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 12, 2018. Mr. Acoca will succeed Steve Sather, who previously announced his intent to retire during 2017. Mr. Acocawill also replace Mr. Sather on the Company’s Board of Directors. Michael Maselli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of El Pollo Loco, stated, “The… read more
Everidge, a manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers and other refrigerated solutions, has hired Feras Affani as vice president of sales for brands ThermalRite and ICS. Affani will be responsible for generating new business, and sustaining and growing current customers in the foodservice and non-commercial segments. At ThermalRite, he will be in charge of chain… read more