Global Foodservice News
Global Foodservice News — June 1, 2026
Industry Spotlight Tommy Bahama’s restaurants are thriving, on and off the beach The clothing company has carved out a unique niche in casual dining with its combination of retail stores and restaurants that offer customers a sense of escape. When most people think of Tommy Bahama, they probably picture Hawaiian-print shirts, Panama hats and polos…
Read MoreFacilities Profit When Tech Meets Trash
Facility managers have enough safety risks to consider without these threats compounding when scrap materials—cardboard, plastics, and metals—pile up to create tripping hazards and attract pests. They see these materials as waste and a nuisance that costs money to remove. The standard reaction is to hit the “easy button” by calling a hauler, paying a…
Read MoreKP Tissue Canada reports profitability growth in the first quarter of 2026
The company highlighted EBITDA improvement, lower pulp costs and operational advances despite a volatile economic environment KP Tissue released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting increased profitability and operational stability despite ongoing economic volatility. The company stated that Kruger Products achieved Adjusted EBITDA of CAD 86.9 million, representing a 14.6% increase…
Read MoreISSA Launches Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Professional Certification Program
ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, today announced the launch of the ISSA Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Professional Certification (HEHP), a comprehensive, three-tier training program designed to build a consistent framework of environmental hygiene standards for in-house healthcare environmental services teams and any healthcare professionals who hold accountability for cleaning, disinfection, and patient care.…
Read MoreTrane Technologies Opens Global AI Lab and Showroom
Aiming to accelerate the future of autonomous building, the Montréal innovation hub and immersive customer experience center advances Trane’s AI-driven sustainability strategy. Key Highlights The Montreal AI Lab is part of Trane Technologies’ strategy to develop next-generation, AI-powered climate solutions; Located in a leading AI hub, the lab combines top talent and industry partners like…
Read MoreAutonomous Cleaning Needs More Than Autonomous Machines
Autonomous cleaning has moved past the demo-day novelty stage, but the gap between a robot that runs and a program that works keeps widening. At ISSA Show North America, it was noted that about a dozen companies showed up with robotic floor equipment. A year later, that number was creeping up to 50. The technology…
Read MoreDrone delivery company Matternet to go public
The company, which is working with Dave’s Hot Chicken, will go public via reverse merger Drone delivery company Matternet has begun the process of going public after raising $33 million in private funding and executing a reverse merger. The Mountain View, California-based company merged with the publicly reporting Los Altos Venture Corp., a shell company…
Read MoreWhat Contractors Want: Rheem Shares Insights on Product Design and Hydronic Trends
Patrick McLaughlin discusses common field issues, evolving efficiency requirements and the technologies changing hydronic systems. Key Highlights The installation mistakes Rheem sees most often—and how contractors can avoid them Why connected equipment is changing service calls, diagnostics and customer support What Rheem expects to reshape the hydronics market over the next five years Rheem Rheem…
Read MoreTrane Technologies and Valent Announce Exclusive Supply Agreement
Trane will become the exclusive channel for Valent-branded products in the U.S. and Canada. Trane – by Trane Technologies, announced that Trane U.S. Inc. has entered into a new supply agreement under which Trane will become the exclusive channel for Valent-branded products in the United States and Canada effective May 18, 2026. The agreement brings…
Read MoreWinsupply Inc. and Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport Launch ‘Win With Winsupply’ Program with Andrew Patterson
Winsupply Inc. today announces the launch of its ‘Win with Winsupply’ program through a new sponsorship of Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport and its No. 32 Chevrolet program for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. Winsupply will carry branding on the No. 32 Chevrolet – driven by Andrew Patterson – during six races…
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