Global Foodservice News
Beyond the Barrier: The State of Hand Protection in 2026
Integrating worker well-being directly into the food safety ecosystem. As we settle into 2026, the days of viewing hand protection as a mere commodity — or a simple box to check for OSHA compliance — are behind us. We know this because we at Nelson-Jameson are having these conversations with food manufacturers every single day.…
Read MoreAI Skepticism
Here’s something nobody saw coming: The generation most skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the one who doesn’t understand it. It’s the one who understands it best. Every new technology faces resistance. The internet? A fad. Smartphones? Unnecessary. Social media? A waste of time. But tech skepticism has always followed the same pattern—older workers resisted,…
Read MoreWireless Headset Maker Unveils Future-Ready Cloud Interface for Quick Service Restaurant Drive-Thru Operations
A Dallas tech firm is introducing a new cloud-based audio interface for automated order taking (AOT) which will give U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) providers a practical pathway to future cloud-enabled drive-thru operations. Quail Digital, which designs, develops and manufactures digital wireless headset communication systems and is maker of the professional-grade Pro9 QSR headset system,…
Read MorePAR Technology to buy Bridg to unite loyalty and in‑store data
Since 2012, Bridg has helped grocers, convenience stores and QSRs link in-store purchases to privacy compliant customer profiles. Foodservice technology provider PAR Technology has entered an agreement to acquire shopper intelligence and identity resolution platform Bridg from Cardlytics. As agreed, PAR Technology will acquire all Bridg’s assets for $27.5m, subject to purchase price adjustments. The…
Read MoreStudy: Heat Pumps Three Times More Efficient than Boilers
French study shows heat pumps lead the way in efficiency, sustainability As heat pumps become increasingly popular among consumers, more studies are highlighting their capabilities, including one from France that compares their efficiency with that of boilers. According to a recent study from the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, or ADEME, heat pumps are…
Read MoreFrom Jobsite to Instagram: How HVACR Influencers Are Recruiting Gen Z
When they’re not busy at their day jobs, installing and servicing equipment or managing a contracting business, three Millennial HVACR professionals are using social media to build the next generation of technicians. Patrick Finley, Jessica Bannister, and Ben Poole are among the influencers on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms vital in attracting people to…
Read MoreHVACR Manufacturer’s Summit Brings Global Industry Leaders Together to Confront the Growing Workforce Readiness Gap
The National HVACR Education Conference will host a landmark session this March designed to redefine how the next generation of HVACR professionals are trained. The HVACR Manufacturer’s Summit: Preparing the Workforce for the Systems of Tomorrow will unite the world’s leading HVACR manufacturers on one stage with a shared mission: to confront the growing disconnect…
Read MoreEnergy drinks surge ahead with better-for-you options and new audiences
Clean formulations, innovative formats and social media trends drive growth in the $15.5B c-store segment Energy drinks, the undisputed pacesetter of the convenience-store cold vault, are finding renewed vim and vigor with new products and new audiences. Not only are the leaders of the energy space—Red Bull, C4, Monster, Rockstar and others—helping fill the retail…
Read MoreThese food and beverage marketing trends will drive cravings in 2026
There are some surprises from the latest forecast from the creative minds of FoodMix, including fiber’s time to shine, healthy boundaries for AI, a cynical view of sustainability and more. FoodMix Marketing Communications, the Chicago-based food and beverage marketing agency, turned 25 this year and is once again releasing its predictions for the trends that…
Read MoreEarly Warning for Wine Spoilage Glows in the Dark
A “living biosensor” allows wineries to catch problems before flavor and quality are damaged. New research, led by Hebrew University PhD student Yulia Melnik-Kesler under the guidance of Professor Yael Helman and in collaboration with Professor Oded Shoseyov, has developed a new biological sensor that can detect wine spoilage at an early stage, potentially saving…
Read More
