Global Foodservice News
Who Gives A Crap turns a giant talking toilet roll into a retail attraction
‘Feel Goooood’ campaign combines humor, sampling and reverse psychology to engage shoppers and highlight the brand’s bamboo toilet rolls In a busy retail environment, getting shoppers to stop and pay attention is only half the challenge. Making them laugh can make the experience even more memorable. That was the idea behind Who Gives A Crap’s…
Read MoreSamsung features South Florida Tissue Paper Co. in manufacturing technology commercial
Video highlights the use of mobile technology, connectivity and real-time data in the tissue converting company’s plant-floor operations Samsung has featured South Florida Tissue Paper Co.’s manufacturing facility in Miami Gardens, Florida, in a commercial highlighting the use of mobile technology in plant-floor operations. The video shows employees working around tissue converting equipment while using…
Read MoreMcDonald’s to trial AI platform aimed at reducing beverage machine failures
Built in partnership with Xenet AI, the software enhances the ability to monitor performance in real time McDonald’s is set to trail a new hospitality tech supplier’s platform designed to aid in predictive maintenance and operational intelligence analysis, aiming to reduce beverage machine failures across its estate. Telemetry said its technology enables operators to prevent…
Read MoreFood Manufacturers Are Buying More Tech Than Their Workers Can Learn
72% of manufacturers are boosting tech budgets, but skills gaps cause 78% of their obstacles. Fluke’s Vineet Thuvara on closing the readiness gap in food manufacturing. Manufacturers are spending like the future is already here. A recent Fluke Corporation survey found 72% of organizations plan to sink 16% to 30% of their maintenance budgets into…
Read MoreCan your tech tell you this? Game-changing ways restaurant operators are using AI
Restaurant operators rarely have two days that look alike. New challenges emerge constantly, and keeping up means making dozens of decisions with limited time and incomplete information: Why did food costs spike at one location? Which limited-time offer actually drove profits? Why is one store consistently outperforming another? Finding those answers often means digging through…
Read MorePHCP-PVF Price Increases: August 2026
This month’s price increases impact products across multiple categories Compared to the previous several months, manufacturers announced a lighter round of PHCP-PVF price adjustments, with fewer manufacturers implementing increases overall. While this month’s announcements were more limited, price adjustments still affected valves, hydronic controls, pipe, supports, water heating products, and other plumbing and PVF product…
Read MoreIs Your Commercial HVAC System Ready for Modern Demands?
Rethinking Commercial HVAC in a Changing World Over recent decades, commercial buildings have undergone significant transformations in terms of design, functionality, and usage. This evolution raises an important question: has commercial HVAC technology kept pace? In a landscape driven by energy efficiency standards, sustainability initiatives, and occupant comfort, the HVAC industry must rethink its strategies…
Read MoreWomen in HVACR Announces Key Breakout Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference
Expert-led sessions will help HVACR professionals lead through change and accelerate growth Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, announces Carrie Fraser, Bryce Batts and Michelle Myers as three of its breakout speakers for the 2026 annual conference, Built for Speed. The…
Read MorePentair to Acquire Taco in $1.4B Deal
Strategic acquisition of Rhode Island manufacturer will enhance Pentair’s capabilities in hydronic and water-based solutions. Key Highlights Pentair’s acquisition of Taco for $1.4 billion will expand its water solutions portfolio and increase market reach in high-growth sectors like HVAC and data centers; Taco brings over 100 years of innovation, a strong brand, and a diverse…
Read MoreProtein coffee? Brands cash in on functional beverage boom
Key Points Drink giants from Starbucks to Coca-Cola are introducing functional beverage products like protein coffee and prebiotic sodas. The $160 billion functional drinks market reflects demand from health-conscious young consumers. Social media has also turned functional drinks into a “status symbol,” Olivia Ferdi, co-founder of wellness drinks startup TRIP, told CNBC. Starbucks Beverage brands…
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