Key Takeaways EPR programs have brand owners, producers, and manufacturers pay to recycle or dispose of their products. Paper is one of the most widely recycled materials in the U.S. The paper industry is working to capture even more paper from the waste stream for recycling. Paper recycling rates in the U.S. have consistently increased… read more
The global contract cleaning services market is estimated to grow by $145.92 billion from 2024 to 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 6.28 percent, according to research from Technavio. The contract cleaning services market in North America is experiencing significant growth due to several key factors. Construction activities have seen an unprecedented rise,… read more
The delivery app will integrate with Alphabet’s drone service to deliver items from more than 50 restaurants and retailers at two malls owned by Brookfield Properties. DoorDash and drone delivery service Wing will do their best Santa Claus impression this holiday season by delivering goodies by air from malls in the Dallas area. The program… read more
VusionGroup has been selected by The Fresh Market, a fresh food and specialty grocery chain, to digitalize both signage and inventory management of its stores. This partnership will bring in a suite of Vusion 360 technology solutions, including digital shelf labels, VusionCloud, Captana’s computer vision and AI technology and Memory Store Analytics to all 166… read more
As we approach the end of 2025, the restaurant industry finds itself at the crossroads of technological innovation and shifting consumer expectations. The digital transformation that gained momentum over the past decade is now a driving force shaping every aspect of the dining experience––from how meals are ordered and prepared to how customer relationships are… read more
Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization. Bel Group, maker of Babybel and The Laughing Cow cheeses, is using Kinaxis software to boost operational performance and improve supply chain visibility, the food company announced Dec. 9. The food company has deployed the Kinaxis Maestro… read more
From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the… read more
The big show returns to the Sunshine State to deliver the latest technology, innovation and education. ORLANDO, FL — The 2025 Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR) will take place from February 10th to the 12th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year the Expo will welcome more than 1,800… read more
ADDISON, Ill. – Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a leader in the high-tech distribution of business-to-business OEM residential appliance parts and accessories, as well as business-to-consumer brands including PartSelect.com, eReplacementparts.com, Fix.com, GenuineReplacementParts.com and EasyApplianceParts.com, today announced the expansion of its Home division leadership team to drive accelerated growth and… read more
Does your beverage program offer everything your customers need? Coffee Trends! Beverage Programs! LTOs! It can be challenging to parse the headlines and buzzwords based on what operators truly need to remain competitive. What solution is going to be the key to unlocking operational efficiency, while still allowing your restaurant to provide what customers are… read more