Global Foodservice News
Global Foodservice News — January 15, 2026
Industry Spotlight Restaurants made up over half of new U.S. jobs in December The industry added 27,200 positions during the month, out of 50,000 total nationwide New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday morning shows that 50,000 positions were added to the United States economy in December, which was markedly lower…
Read MoreThe environmental impact of sustainable toilet paper
The rise of eco-friendly alternatives is reshaping the tissue industry, although environmental performance depends on fiber sourcing, manufacturing processes, and energy use Toilet paper is a daily-use product with a very short lifespan; however, its manufacturing process involves significant consumption of energy, water, and chemicals. As a result, its environmental footprint has become a growing…
Read MoreGreen Bay at the Center of the North American Tissue Industry
The U.S. toilet paper capital hosts the first edition of Tissue Summit North America The selection of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to host the first edition of Tissue Summit North America reflects a strategic decision based on the region’s industrial relevance and historical vocation. Known as the toilet paper capital of the United States, the city…
Read MoreAI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. “The industry hasn’t felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction,” suggests…
Read MoreHow AI Will Affect Food Safety Culture in Food Manufacturing and Processing
LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, January 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a time when consumers expect food to be both tasty and safe, eHACCP.org emphasizes how artificial intelligence can transform Food Safety Culture, which is essential to the global food industry. Food Safety Culture includes the shared values, beliefs, and day-to-day actions adopted by organizations and…
Read MorePapa Johns Modernizes Restaurant Operations With Unified POS and Ops Platform Across 3,200 U.S. Locations
Papa Johns is taking another major step in its multi-year technology modernization plan, selecting PAR Technology’s POS and operations software to serve as the core of a new in-restaurant technology stack across roughly 3,200 U.S. corporate and franchise locations. The company said the rollout will replace legacy on-premise systems and is expected to be completed…
Read MoreRestaurant Tech Trends That Will Define 2026
I’ve been in the restaurant business long enough to recognize the cycles. As someone who spent years running restaurants and now builds technology designed to make running them easier, I’ve lived through the booms, the contractions and the moments when the industry pivots in a new direction. Over the past few years, one thing has…
Read More7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026
Tariffs aren’t going anywhere, Silicon Valley wants a chiller, and commercial HVAC pulls ahead: Experts talk the next year in HVAC Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year. “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.” What is coming down the pipeline for 2026?…
Read MoreThe Smarter Path to Reliable HVAC in Older Buildings
Every building occupant expects reliable, energy-efficient air conditioning. Yet many facility teams — especially those managing older or leased buildings — know how difficult that can be to deliver. Much of today’s commercial stock still relies on legacy systems that are outdated, inefficient, and costly to keep running. That gap between expectation and reality creates…
Read MoreWinsupply Inc. Makes Strategic Hire for West Coast Growth
The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its West Coast presence as it adds another person responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. Keith Hubbard joined Winsupply Inc., a national wholesale distributor based in Moraine, Ohio, in early November as an Area Leader to serve Winsupply Local Companies and recruitment efforts on the…
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