Global Foodservice News
Watsco residential equipment sales grow 7% on stabilizing market
The company reported growth in both residential unit volume and average selling prices during the third quarter The residential HVAC market is continuing to stabilize following the transition to A2L products, according to Watsco. What’s happening: North America’s largest distributor on Tuesday reported a seven percent year-over-year increase in residential equipment sales during the third…
Read MoreNestle USA names top trends for 2027
ARLINGTON, VA. — A shift in the protein craze, the rise of fruity and zesty flavors and products with built-in premium additives are among the trends Nestle USA predicts will shape the industry in 2027. The predictions come from Nestle’s 2027 Food and Beverage Trend Forecast, a collection of industry shifts the company foresees driving…
Read MoreFood and beverage layoffs accelerate
The sector has slashed close to 30,000 jobs as of September, up 76% from the same period last year. Food and beverage industry layoffs accelerated in 2026 as companies struggled to adapt to declining consumer spending and a shift in eating habits. Food producers have slashed a total of 29,693 jobs as of September, according…
Read MoreWhy candy prices are scary high ahead of Halloween
Rising ingredient costs have prompted confectionery giants such as Hershey to broaden trick-or-treating options to include salty snacks. High cocoa and sugar prices are giving consumers a fright ahead of Halloween and prompting more food manufacturers to lean into salty snacks as an option for trick-or-treating. Halloween candy prices are up over 15% in 2026,…
Read MoreBalancing Cleanability, Comfort, and Style in Restaurant Upholstery
Restaurant seating has to work hard. It’s exposed to spills, frequent turnover, repeated cleaning, and near-constant use, all while needing to support the ambiance and brand identity that keeps guests coming back. Choosing the right upholstery means balancing cleanability and durability with comfort and style. Guests may not consciously notice upholstery performing well, but they…
Read MoreFour Ways Restaurants Can Protect Service Quality During the Holiday Rush
The holiday rush puts every part of the restaurant under pressure at once. More reservations and larger parties leave less room to recover when something goes wrong. After more than a decade working with restaurant operators, I’ve learned that the busiest services are rarely won by asking teams to move faster. They’re won by making…
Read MoreMore than 1,000 Starbucks coffeehouses redesigned across the U.S. and Canada
Our coffeehouse uplifts are bringing softer seating, textures, beautiful artwork, greenery and local design touches. As part of our Back to Starbucks plan, we began piloting new coffeehouse designs in Southern California and New York before expanding that approach to other cities, including Chicago. Our coffeehouse uplifts are bringing softer seating, textures, beautiful artwork, greenery…
Read MoreGator Chef Appoints Purchasing Specialist
The Illinois-based dealership has named Henry Jones to the role. He’ll manage vendor relationships, optimize procurement processes and help drive operational growth. Gator Chef, based in Lisle, Ill., has hired Henry Jones as its purchasing specialist. His responsibilities will include managing vendor relationships, optimizing procurement processes and helping drive operational growth. Jones serves as a…
Read MoreDiversified Foodservice Supply Appoints COO
The parent company of AllPoints and TundraFMP welcomes Chris Cassidy as its COO. Diversified Foodservice Supply has hired Chris Cassidy as its COO. He has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning global supply chain management, logistics technology and operations. Most recently, Cassidy served as president and CEO of ConData, a global freight…
Read MoreJohn Boos & Co. Promotes Smith to President
Patrick Smith has more than two decades of sales and commercial leadership experience, including over 15 years in the foodservice equipment industry. John Boos & Co. has formed new strategic commercial and consumer divisions, and appointed new executive leaders for each. On the commercial side, Patrick Smith—previously the manufacturer’s vice president of commercial foodservice sales—was…
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