Global Foodservice News
Mitsubishi 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…
Read MoreHVAC Manufacturers Respond to Growing Data Center Backlash
Community protests have delayed $156 billion in data center investments By 2030, data centers could require $6.7 trillion in global infrastructure investment, according to McKinsey & Company. For the HVAC industry, capturing part of that growth means navigating increasing public resistance to data centers over concerns tied to energy use, water consumption, utility costs, and…
Read MorePlant-based milks face their next test at the coffee counter
Plant-based milk brands once competed on supermarket shelf presence, sustainability claims and nutritional comparisons with dairy. Increasingly, however, the decisive test happens behind the espresso machine. Coffee culture has evolved into one of the most influential product development drivers in the alternative dairy sector. For brands hoping to secure long-term growth, performance in hot beverages…
Read MoreBeverages dominate in Circana’s 2025 Pacesetters
CHICAGO — Taste, health and convenience continue to be major growth drivers for new products, according to the 2025 New Product Pacesetters report from the market research firm Circana. The report, produced annually by Circana, underscored consumers’ rising interest in balanced, healthy offerings and elevated products. “The biggest risk in CPG today isn’t a failed…
Read MoreLavazza launches single-serve coffee pods without packaging
Tablì brings a first-to-market product to the U.S. and is a key point of the Italian company’s growth strategy in North America. Lavazza is launching a single-serve coffee product in the U.S. without individual wrapping or coating. Tablì is a single-serve coffee tab without packaging that creates what Lavazza calls “cafe-quality espresso with no setup,…
Read MoreHow to Be Remembered, Repeated, and Recommended
Because a majority of potential guests encounter a restaurant online before ever walking in the door, having a clear digital footprint is critical for restaurant success, explained Vanessa Errecarte, personal branding expert at UC Davis Graduate School of Management. “If you don’t shape your digital presence, something else will. That might be outdated reviews, random…
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