Foodservice Equip & Supplies News
Aluminum wine bottles introduced by US packaging manufacturer
CCL Container, a North American manufacturer of recyclable aluminium packaging, has released new aluminium bottle shaping capabilities that reflect the profiles of conventional wine bottles. Designed with CCL Container’s BodyShapes shaping technology, the 750 mL aluminium bottles are resealable with a threaded cap that is designed to keep wine fresh. Due to higher thermal conductivity…
Read MoreGlobal Food Processing Equipment Market Size to Reach USD 75.56 Billion in 2032
Rising demand for processed and packaged food products is a major factor driving Food Processing Equipment Market revenue growth The global food processing equipment market size is expected to reach USD 75.56 Billion in 2032 and register a revenue CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period, according to the latest analysis by Emergen Research. Rising…
Read MoreSales of Foodservice Equipment and Supplies Leveling Out
It would seem that sales of foodservice equipment and supplies continue to gradually settle back into the industry’s normal, pre-pandemic growth levels, per the latest data from the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI.) Sales of foodservice equipment and supplies increased 6.6% during the first quarter of 2023, per the MAFSI Business Barometer.…
Read MoreHow Remy Robotics is combining humans and robots in its new cafe
At this point in time, robot-run restaurants are nothing new: from flipping burgers to frying tortilla chips and preparing French fries, robotic arm assembly lines have been making headlines and taking up space on conference show floors for years now. But Remy Robotics — a Spanish foodservice robotics company — claims to take a new…
Read MoreHow Customized Paper Goods Programs can Meet Operator Goals
Since the pandemic, carryout, delivery, and off-premises food consumption has expanded among many verticals and not just fast casual and quick-service restaurants food, Attman says. “We’ve seen a growth in the use of paper goods in all verticals, including educational institutions, country clubs, hotels, sports and entertainment venues, and even full-service and fine-dining segments.” When…
Read MoreParts Town Doubles Down on Distribution Centers
Parts Town—a distributor of OEM foodservice equipment parts, residential appliance parts, HVAC parts, consumer electronic parts and more—sees big things ahead. Late next year, the company expects to open a 420,000-square-foot distribution center in Glendale, Ariz. It will be the second distribution center for Parts Town, whose flagship center is in Addison, Ill. As is…
Read MoreNAKS acquires Stainless Specialties
North American Kitchen Solutions—a manufacturer of ventilation systems and custom-fabricated workspaces—has announced its acquisition of the custom stainless fabricator Stainless Specialties Inc. Founded in 1993, SSI produces NSF-listed stainless countertops, tabletops, worktables, sinks, and other work surfaces for restaurants and foodservice facilities. The addition of SSI expands NAKS’ operating footprint to include three production facilities.…
Read MoreLeveraging Visual Tools for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Safety
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Keeping a safe workplace is more than just a legal requirement. It’s also a…
Read MoreNeal Asbury Elected Chairman of the Board International Housewares Association
ROSEMONT, ILL. (Sept. 14, 2023)—William C. McHenry, president and CEO of Widgeteer, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. His three-year term begins Oct. 1, 2023 and ends Sept. 30, 2026. Also elected were new board officers: ➢ Chairman…
Read MoreSouth Korean Robotics Company Takes Root in North America
Aniai, a robotics company operating in the commercial kitchen space, has established a North American headquarters in New York City. The South Korean company also hired Eric Hansen to serve as its director of sales. Hansen’s background includes working with such restaurant industry-related tech companies as Groupon and Uber Eats. Aniai’s flagship product Alpha Grill…
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