Foodservice Equip & Supplies News

The deal will boost Wasserstrom’s equipment project management capabilities and kitchen design offerings. The Wasserstrom Co. has acquired Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design, based in Huron, Ohio. In a Jan. 27 release, Wasserstrom states that the acquisition will help strengthen its equipment project management capabilities and further its ability to offer advanced kitchen design while…

Ryan Rongo, FCSI was promoted to principal for S2O Consultants, an Illinois-based foodservice consulting firm. Rongo joined S2O as a project manager in June of 2016 after having spent 12 years in the dealer community working in a design/build role. During the ensuing years, he moved up to senior project manager before being promoted to…

The move creates ‘a stronger, more collaborative team to better support our customers,’ says Kevin Wilson, Polar King director of engineering and refrigeration. Polar King Int’l. has restructured its parts and service operations to bring team members from Polar King, Polar Leasing Co. and Thermodyne Foodservice Products together under one brand. This will enable increased…

Hoshizaki America appointed David Sellers to serve as vice president of engineering. Sellers previously served as senior director of engineering. David SellersDuring Sellers’ more than 25 years with Hoshizaki, he was worked across multiple product categories and engineering disciplines, supporting innovation and regulatory compliance, per a company release. Sellers’ promotion comes on the heels of…

With some commentators raising the issue of ‘greenwashing’ in the foodservice industry recently, suppliers have been highlighting the importance of effectively and accurately communicating the green credentials associated with their products and how they can benefit end users. FEJ speaks to suppliers to discover some of the latest ‘green’ or sustainability-focused products in their portfolios…

The global commercial cooking equipment market size is anticipated to grow from USD 12 billion to USD 21.49 billion in 10 years. The market will experience rapid growth due to the introduction of a wide variety of advanced commercial cooking equipment during the forecast period. Many restaurants, cafes and fast-food chains or restaurants will bode…

New York (CNN) — Big investors, celebrity chefs and chains rushed to open ghost kitchens during the pandemic, and they were expected to make up more than 20% of the restaurant industry by 2025. But ghost kitchens are now crashing. Last week, Kitchen United, which raised $175 million in funding and was backed by Kroger,…

Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Electrolux Professional Group hired Logan McCoy to serve as a corporate chef, east. As part of the marketing team, McCoy will serve as a culinary advisor and brand ambassador to provide sales and marketing support on the East Coast. McCoy has over 15 years of experience in the foodservice industry, most…

TriMark USA is poised to receive a $350 million cash equity investment from a trio of organizations. The Massachusetts-based foodservice equipment and supplies dealer will use this funding to “substantially deleverage its balance sheet,” per a company release. “These actions are expected to significantly enhance TriMark’s financial position, support further investment in its leading capabilities,…

Operational efficiencies, product sourcing and being proactive versus reactive weigh on the minds of participants. Things are improving. A handful of participants of the FER 2023 Top Dealers Report say 2022, compared with the few years prior, brought some relief. The numbers reflect the sentiment. The rankings (see chart at end) show 44 of 46…