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Fab-Tastic Journey
Off-the-shelf? Or custom fabrication? Whether it’s stainless or wood, how do you sort through the myriad options?
FER Forecast’s Top Takeaways
Most operators should have another good year in 2017, but there are some things you should know.
Arby’s Magnificent Makeover
After meeting a goal to save 15% in energy by 2015, the chain has upped the ante to a 20% reduction by '20.
Public E&S Companies Up Only 1.3%, But Totals Mask Underlying Strength
Eight publicly reporting foodservice equipment and supplies companies saw combined revenues rise only 1.3% in the second quarter 2016 versus the same period in 2015. But divestitures and soft retail and foodservice chain sales at two of the companies mask strong gains from the remaining six companies. The numbers are compiled exclusively for FER Fortnightly…
Presidential Race Is Dampening Consumer Spending Outlook, But NRA Dismisses “Restaurant Recession”
Almost a third of American consumers are less confident about their personal spending thanks to the highly negative rhetoric of the Presidential election race, according to a recent study of consumers commissioned by the National Restaurant Association. The survey, conducted August 18-21 by ORC International, was noted by the NRA’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy in…
With Court Challenge Denied, New Refrigeration Rules Take Effect In March 2017
The court fight appears to be over for a petition brought by NAFEM and other organizations to review the test procedures and efficiency standards issued in 2014 by the U.S. Department of Energy for commercial refrigeration. The August 8 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Seventh Circuit against the petition means reach-in…
FDA Delays Salt Guidelines
The 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…
NAFEM Debuts New Resource For International Certification
NAFEM 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…
Middleby Taps Dorothy Cudia To Oversee Automation Solutions
Dorothy 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…
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