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Nutritionists Predict Eating for Health, Immunity Will Be the Next Big Trend

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While the pandemic may have had some consumers seeking comfort foods early on, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are forecasting that, for the long term, the pandemic is shifting consumer preferences to foods with health benefits.

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Hatco Promotes Director of Finance to CFO

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The Milwaukee-based foodservice equipment manufacturer Hatco Corp. promoted its director of finance, Cindy Cervantes, to vice president and CFO.   

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EMC Hospitality Acquires Manufacturers’ Representative Hodak Sales

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EMC Hospitality, which formed late last year as a result of a merger between PCH Solutions and Cuffari Marketing Group, has made its first acquisition as it picked up the manufacturers’ representative Hodak Sales in MAFSI Region 22.

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Twin Peaks To Quadruple Its Footprint in Mexico

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Just months after Fat Brands acquired Twin Peaks, the restaurant company is set to ramp up the number of sports lodges in Mexico.

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Top Dealer Stories of the Year

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While industry challenges added to the workload this past year, they couldn’t keep some dealerships from giving back to their communities, making strategic acquisitions, celebrating milestone anniversaries and expanding their showrooms.

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New Laws Impacting Foodservice That Go into Effect Jan. 1

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A new batch of laws is set to kick in at the start of the new year. From alcohol to-go regulations and food waste laws to minimum wage hikes and single-use plasticware restrictions, a lot could affect those in the foodservice industry.

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A Look at the Top 10 Stories of 2021

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With 2022 right around the corner—and hopes it will be the bounce-back year the industry hoped 2021 would be—FER is reflecting on the top news stories of the year.

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Names Franchise Veteran COO

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has named restaurant industry veteran Scott Shotter, who comes with more than 20 years of experience leading franchise brands, COO.

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5 Hospitality Trends Forecast for 2022

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With this year wrapping up, AF & Co. + Carbonate got back to it, making predictions for the hospitality industry for 2022. In the 14th annual trend report, the consulting firms explored the food, beverage, sustainability and design trends that they expect will shape the year ahead.

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Study Says More Diners Are Willing To Eat Out Despite Heightened Omicron Concern

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While heightened concern for the omicron variant is adding new requirements for dine-in restaurant customers in certain areas, consumers overall may not be as nervous about dining in as they once were, according to a recent study by Datassential.

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