Foodservice News & Trends
Breaking news for the full foodservice equipment and supplies distribution channel. Includes information on dealers, distributors, design consultants and multi-unit operators spanning leadership changes, mergers and acquisitions, trends, data and much more.
Concept Trends: The Gastro-Pub
- Published on Tuesday, 01 February 2011
The gastro-pub continues to gain momentum as a conceptual trend by combining gourmet, chef-driven foods in a pubby, bar-focused space.
New in Catering: Out-of-the-Box Box Lunches
- Published on Tuesday, 01 February 2011
Some foodservice operators are no longer boxed in by the concept of boxed lunches.Vulcan to Sell TEC Infrared Cooking Technology
- Published on Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Illinois Tool Works has expanded the cooking options available in its Vulcan line through the acquisition of certain assets from TEC.
Unified Brands Promotes Donovan
- Published on Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Fifteen-year foodservice industry veteran Tom Donovan continues to climb the corporate ladder at Unified Brands.
Cooper-Atkins Announces Personnel Moves
- Published on Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Cooper-Atkins Corp. announced a trio of promotions and several new hires within its sales organization.
MAFSI Announces 2011 AutoQuotes Roadshow Training Dates
- Published on Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Manitowoc Announces Organizational Changes
- Published on Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Manitowoc Foodservice made several changes to its management structure. These steps include some restructuring of Manitowoc's management team in the Americas and Europe and changes to the structure of its Asia Pacific Region team.
Moylan New President of Pei Wei Asian Diner
- Published on Wednesday, 05 January 2011
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFCB), promoted KC Moylan to president of its Pei Wei Asian Diner concept. Moylan previously served as Pei Wei's chief operating officer, a position he has held since 2007.
NRA RPI Posts November Decline
- Published on Wednesday, 05 January 2011
As a result of a decline in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a score of 99.9 in November, down 0.8 percent from October.
ISM: U.S. Economic Growth to Continue in 2011
- Published on Wednesday, 05 January 2011
Purchasing and supply management experts expect economic growth in the United States will continue in 2011, according to the Semiannual Economic Forecast released by the Institute for Supply Management.
2013 Best In Class Winners
See who FE&S readers named this year’s Best In Class winners. Manufacturers were evaluated for product quality, product value, product design and aesthetics, service and support, sales reps, product inventory and available product information. Click here to see the complete results.
