Most operators should have another good year in 2017, but there are some things you should know.
MORECHAMPION VENT-LESS RACK CONVEYORThe Vent-Less Rack Conveyor dishmachine incorporates a variable-speed fan and heat pump to capture 100% of the operating exhaust heat and vapor, converting it into useable energy to heat the wash and rinse water. This energy exchange saves up to 10kW over traditional rack-conveyor dishmachines. The Vent-Less Rack Conveyor emits less than…
MOREEquipment is part of our name, but Foodservice Equipment Reports magazine also pays a lot of attention to the little (but very important) things in this industry, including the smallwares and tabletop items that distinguish foodservice operations. That was the focus August 18 when 12 winners emerged at FER’s Smallwares & Tabletop Awards. A group…
MORENate Jackson has been named as President of Aladdin Temp-Rite/Ali, succeeding Marty Rothschild, who has retired after 44 years with the company. Jackson assumed the presidency September 1. He held the title v.p.-sales and marketing for Ali’s Scotsman Ice Systems from May 2012 until last November; prior to that he spent three years as v.p.-key…
MOREDorothy Cudia has been named Vice President-Middleby Automated Solutions, leading the Middleby’s Corp.’s automation and robotics solutions teams. “The deep technical and engineering background in foodservice Dorothy brings to Middleby is a tremendous asset,” says David Brewer, COO-Middleby Commercial Foodservice. “Dorothy’s position defines a new role in our industry, and she is an integral part…
MORENAFEM has introduced the Global Conformity Assessment Scheme Tool, a new online resource to help its members identify international certification resources. The tool, now included on the Industry Standards page of NAFEM’s website, provides an Excel list of certification contact information for fuel type, region and food contact surfaces. The Industry Standards page also provides…
MOREThe public is getting a little more time to shake things up on salt use. After requests from food groups for further discussion, the Food and Drug Administration has postponed the rollout of new guidelines to reduce sodium in processed foods and restaurant meals. The agency is extending the comment period until October 17. The…
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