Foodservice Equip & Supplies News

McCain served the dealership for 15 years and most recently was executive vice president-category management and marketing. TriMark USA has announced the retirement of executive leader Karen McCain after serving the dealership for 15 years. Most recently, she served as executive vice president-category management and marketing. She also held the role of executive vice president-Southern…

When Tracy Fletcher was 16, she spent her summers working at the family bakery, rotating through dif-ferent departments. Now, three decades later, Tracy is the third-generation President of Lone Star Bakery (Lone Star). She leads a company with nearly 700 employees working across two manufacturing facilities in China Grove, Texas. The business her grandfather bought…

The individual has served as SVP of sales (the Americas) and global marketing since May 2025. Rachel Mago has been promoted to senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Taylor. Co., where she has worked since 2019. In this expanded role, she will assume responsibility for the sales teams in Europe, APAC and…

The new hire, Michael Kalajian, will demonstrate equipment for operators and dealers. Manufacturers’ rep firm The Ferri Group has hired Michael Kalajian as its culinary sales associate. Kalajian brings more than 40 years of foodservice experience to the role. He spent 20 years as a chef in upscale restaurants in New York City before transitioning…

UK managing director Steve McGarvie insists the technology built into its latest ovens is taking kitchen performance to new levels Unox equipment is designed to support today’s chefs, foodservice operators, bakers and retail users who are looking to deliver high-quality food, without compromising on efficiency and consistency. The brand is known for innovation, technological advancement…

The deal marks ARK MFG’s move into the hot side of commercial kitchen solutions. ARK MFG has acquired Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions. Therma-Tek designs and manufactures commercial cooking equipment in the U.S. The deal marks ARK MFG’s move into the hot side of commercial kitchen solutions. “This acquisition continues us down our path of investing…

Foodservice Design Professionals (FDP) helps United ISD design a new production facility. When United Independent School District in Laredo, Texas, built a centralized production kitchen in the late 1990s, it had 20-some school buildings within its boundaries. Today, the district serves about 40,000 students from pre-K to 12th grade across 44 campuses. To help scale…

Digan Patel, formerly of The Coca-Cola Co., has taken the role of director-IoT platforms and connected solutions. Hoshizaki America has appointed Digan Patel as director-IoT platforms and connected solutions. Patel brings nearly 20 years of experience in technology, digital products and IoT solutions. Prior to joining Hoshizaki America, he spent his career at The Coca-Cola…

CHICAGO (August 24, 2026) — Ali Group today announced a series of leadership appointments at Welbilt Americas, effective September 1, 2026, designed to strengthen organizational alignment, accelerate growth initiatives and enhance customer engagement throughout the Americas. As part of these changes, Rob August will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer, Welbilt Americas, reporting to…

The groups’ customers will have access to a test kitchen and training facility in Gilbert, Ariz., plus expanded product lines and more. Utah-based rep firm Intermountain Food Equipment acquired Arizona-based Power Rep Marketing Group, effective Aug. 1. The strategic move furthers its growth within MAFSI Region 20, and will result in expanded equipment lines, enhanced…