Global Foodservice News
Study: 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 MoreThe Hidden Restaurant Staffing Crisis
Restaurants are known to be physically and emotionally taxing environments with staff under constant pressure to produce. This atmosphere is one of the reasons staffing is reported to be a continual struggle for operators. Dan Simons, co-owner of Farmers Restaurant Group, implemented policy-level mental health support, including free online therapy for all employees and their…
Read MoreDigital PR for Restaurants: Trends, Tips, and Strategies for 2026
If you’re in the marketing world and know what SEO is, you may have heard of digital PR. Digital PR has picked up in popularity over time, especially with the introduction of AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. This is because search engines have gotten much smarter about how they analyze backlinks and brand…
Read MoreQSRs Can Turn Downtime Into Training Time
In quick-service restaurants, time is everything, especially when it comes to training new employees in high-turnover, leanly staffed environments. The old industry saying goes: “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.” But today, more brands are giving that motto a modern twist: “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time…
Read MoreChrane Foodservice Solutions To Represent Thermo-Kool
Chrane says the addition expands its ability to deliver equipment solutions and manufacturer support across the region. Effective Thursday, Feb. 12, Chrane Foodservice Solutions is set to start representing walk-in refrigeration manufacturer Thermo-Kool. The new partnership spans the Texas and Oklahoma markets. Chrane says the addition expands its ability to deliver equipment solutions and manufacturer…
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