Global Foodservice News
Rheem® Leads the Future of Smart, Sustainable Living at the 2026 International Builders’ Show®
Innovative solutions redefining home comfort will be unveiled at booth #W4113 Rheem®, a leader in the HVAC and water heating industry for over 100 years, will showcase the future of home comfort at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Backed by a global portfolio of 50 brands, Rheem will present advanced, dependable and environmentally responsible…
Read MoreFood giants cast a sour mood on consumer spending in 2026
Top CPG executives said shoppers haven’t returned at the rates they expected, prompting some companies to roll back prices and prioritize innovation to rejuvenate growth. U.S. food manufacturers are warning of a prolonged downturn in spending as inflation and lingering global uncertainty give cash-strapped grocery shoppers little incentive to purchase more cereal, chips and cookies.…
Read MoreKFC, Nando’s and other chains withdraw from UK chicken welfare pledge
Eight businesses, controlling or franchising 18 prominent chains, have left the Better Chicken Commitment pledge. Several restaurant chains, including KFC and the UK owners of Burger King and Nando’s, have withdrawn from a pledge to stop using fast-growing chicken breeds. According to a BBC report, eight businesses, controlling or franchising 18 prominent chains, have withdrawn…
Read MoreTopo Chico mineral water temporarily unavailable in US
Coca-Cola said it paused production for facility upgrades, and it aims to have the drink back on shelves later this year. Topo Chico Mineral Water is temporarily unavailable in the U.S. Production of the Coca-Cola-owned carbonated water brand is paused as the company makes upgrades to its water source and manufacturing facilities in Mexico. The…
Read More10 Elements of Modern Restaurant Design and How They Impact Furniture
One thing never changes in the restaurant business—designs always evolve. New trends replace old ones—unless your venue is based on a classic theme. These changes create a need for furniture that fits modern design. Acting quickly is key to creating that perfect dining experience your guests are sure to love. Layout, flow, and sensory details…
Read MoreWhy Leaders Who Won’t Let Go Become the Bottleneck
The best leaders do not build teams that need them. They build teams that can thrive without them. Twenty years ago, I could break down a whole ribeye, strip, or filet loin better than anyone in my kitchen. I learned the skill as culinary manager at Tripp’s in Southern Pines, North Carolina. To this day…
Read More15 Restaurant Management Tips To Improve The Way You Work
Restaurant management tips often deal with ways to streamline the day-to-day operations of the restaurant itself. But what about you—the manager—who dictates those day-to-day operations? Could you use some tips to help you manage better? Of course you could. We all could. Working on yourself is as important as, if not more important than, working…
Read MoreUnox Hires Marketing, Inside Sales Director
Eloria Ware brings to the role 15-plus years of experience helping strengthen customer relationships. Unox has hired Eloria Ware as its director of marketing and inside sales in the U.S. Ware will oversee Unox’s customer-facing support teams, working with regional sales managers, corporate chefs and technical specialists to ensure U.S. operators receive guidance from initial…
Read MoreNational Restaurant Association Show Names 2026 Kitchen Innovation Awards Recipients
The National Restaurant Association Show named 20 products as the recipients of its 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens. The following are the KI winners listed alphabetically by company along with the name of the product that…
Read MoreMiddleby taps Fink for Sr. VP Role
Foodservice industry veteran Kevin Fink has joined Middleby as senior vice president of Middleby Advantage and Middleby First Service. In this role Fink will lead all Middleby service-related strategies and initiatives across the company and its brands. Supporting Fink in his new role will be two long-time service veterans, Jim Kramer and Adam McCollough. Fink’s…
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