Developing next-generation refrigerants is just one of the goals set in writing in a new memorandum signed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the U.S. Department of Energy.The agreement, signed in June at ASHRAE’s 2011 Annual Conference in Montreal, updates an agreement signed in ’07 and commits the association and…

Most New York restaurants are getting top marks under the year-old letter-grading system that the city’s Health Dept. uses to evaluate food safety and cleanliness. Department officials say 69% of restaurants inspected had received A’s as of July 1. Meanwhile, 15% scored B’s and 4% have C’s, the lowest mark. The remaining 12% are contesting…

Fast-food chains have been under fire for what goes into their kids’ meals. Everything from toys as a merchandising lure to the fat content and calorie counts of French fries and burgers has garnered headlines, leading to changes at some chains. Recently, Jack in the Box announced it will stop offering toys and add fruit…

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Dunkin’ Brands went public last week, in a big way. Shares were up more than 50% in the first day of its IPO. The optimism and soaring interest seemed to stem from investors’ sense of manifest destiny. The Canton, Mass., company’s Dunkin’ Donuts stores are concentrated in the Northeast, and investors are focused on expansion possibilities…

American Creative Solutions, a Savannah, Tenn., manufacturer and custom fabricator of front-of-the-house cabinetry, kiosks, carts, serving counters, and custom refrigerated counters, is now an affiliated company of the Eagle Group. Larry McAllister, president of Clayton, Del.-based Eagle, said the affiliated company, known as American Creative Solutions LLC, will focus on strengthening marketing and sales with…

Foodservice directors in one of the E&S industry’s biggest growth markets will converge later this month for the Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates’ annual international conference. ACFSA will host the meeting Aug. 14-18 at the Norfolk, Va., Waterside Marriott. General and breakout sessions will focus on a wide variety of topics, including “Equipment Refurbishing:…

Scotsman Ice Systems has hired a new sales director for a hot market: Alex Carayannopoulos has been appointed director, healthcare sales. “Alex’s leadership and proven industry experience have prepared him to expand our market share in healthcare,” said Denis Griesmer, v.p.-sales and marketing for the Vernon Hills, Ill., manufacturer of ice machines, storage bins and…

First, DineEquity sets up a deal for its IHOP brand to set down roots in the Middle East. Now the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Applebee’s Services, has signed a multi-restaurant franchise agreement with AMECO Foods for the development of ten new Applebee’s restaurants in…

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