Global Foodservice News
Global Foodservice News — June 15, 2026
Industry Spotlight Why trade, swipe fees are NRA’s political priorities for restaurants The National Restaurant Association is urging the Trump administration to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement and take a do-no-harm stance on tariffs. Editor’s Note: This Q&A is part of a series of interviews with political figures in the restaurant industry about the…
Read MoreKimberly-Clark begins demolition of warehouse damaged by fire in Ontario, California
The measure is part of the recovery process for the logistics center that was consumed by a fire in April and stored products from some of the company’s leading brands Kimberly-Clark, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tissue, personal care and hygiene products, has begun demolition work at a warehouse damaged by a major…
Read MoreAutonomous Robots Boost Senior Living Facility Floor Care
Direct Supply expands its strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics America to help commercial cleaning executives scale smarter operations through autonomous floor care programs. “Robotics in senior living can’t be about technology for technology’s sake. It has to solve real problems for operators, staff, and residents,” says Justin Smith, Senior Manager of Innovation, Direct Supply. “Together,…
Read MoreCascades Fluff® Excellence wins Best New Product award in Canada
The product was recognized in the Paper category at the 33rd Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, organized by the Retail Council of Canada Cascades announced that its Fluff® Excellence product was named Best New Product in the Paper category during the 33rd edition of the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, held on June…
Read MoreThe State of the Industry: Inside the Forces Reshaping Cleaning and Facility Solutions
A state-of-the-industry talk rarely puts two people from opposite ends of the same building on the same stage. That was the whole idea behind the session led by Mike Fitts, 4M Building Solutions’ chief commercial officer, and Dan Smolensky, SIOR, founder and principal of Chicagoland-based TMG Real Estate Advisors, at the Altus Summit on Tuesday,…
Read MoreMitsubishi Electric Automation Wins Gold in Control Engineering’s 2026 Product of the Year Awards for FR D800 VFD
Next-generation VFD is recognized for simplifying commissioning while improving efficiency, reliability, and sustainability across industrial applications. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric Automation) announced that its FR-D800 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) has been named the Gold winner in the Drives, Motion & Motor Control category in Control Engineering’s 2026 Product of the Year awards program.…
Read More3 real-world examples of modeling and simulation for food safety
Consumer confidence in food safety reached a record low in 2024 due to food recalls and increased reporting on toxic ingredients, according to the International Food Information Council (Ref. 1), making it more important than ever for companies in the food and beverage industry to guarantee the safety of their products. Modeling and simulation allow companies…
Read MoreFortifi Subsidiary Opens Production Facility in Spain
The company manufactures robotic systems for meat production and other food processes. Fortifi subsidiary Frontmatec AiRA on Thursday opened a new production and R&D facility in Northeast Spain, company officials announced. Screenshot 2026 06 11 104850 Frontmatec AiRA’s new facility. The suburban Houston developer of food processing automation systems said that the Frontmatec AiRA campus…
Read MoreRheem® Expands Renaissance® Commercial Heat Pump Line with High-Efficiency 3–10 Ton Units Designed for Easier Installation and Service
New Renaissance® Commercial packaged heat pumps combine improved efficiency, simplified setup and an advanced unitary controller that meet evolving building demands Rheem®, a leader in the HVACR and water heating industry, announced the expansion of its Renaissance® Commercial Classic Plus® Packaged Heat Pump line, introducing 3- to 10-ton units (RHPCYC & RHPDYC) developed to improve…
Read MoreShowcasing HVAC Excellence on a National Stage
As the HVAC industry continues to navigate an ongoing skilled labor shortage, efforts to attract, develop and celebrate top talent have become increasingly important. One event helping to shine a spotlight on the profession is the ServiceTitan National HVAC Championship powered by Trane, which brings together some of the industry’s most talented technicians and apprentices…
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