New on the tabletop scene, Frame on Distinction from Steelite Int’l.  provide operators a broad, exciting range of square and rectangle rimmed plates that combine understated elegance with bold architecture. The combination of sizes offered within the collection create multiple presentation solutions, making Frame ideal for shared plates, appetizers and desserts. The rim profile is…

A record crowd turned out for the 21st edition of Gulfood, February 21-25, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 90,000 visitors from 160 countries strolled the exhibitor aisles where more than 5,000 companies representing 120 countries displayed food, beverages, and hospitality products and service. Most notably, the show hosted its largest-ever…

The largest restaurant and hospitality show in the United States opens next month. The 2016 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 21-24 in Chicago, will welcome more than 2,200 exhibitors—and nearly 40% will be equipment and supplies companies. The show in the North and South buildings, as well as the Lakeside Center, covers 637,000…

The most comprehensive trade event for Asia’s food and hospitality industry, Food&HotelAsia2016, closed April 15 after four busy days as a showcase for new and innovative products. Billed as the chosen sourcing ground for many international buyers, FHA provided a platform for foodservice equipment, hotel amenities and software solutions. The April 12-15 tradeshow at the…

There are dozens of foodservice shows in the next few months. Click here to access the year’s complete Global Exhibition Calendar of Foodservice and Hospitality Shows. In addition to those detailed above, here are some of the biggest global shows and meetings occurring during the next few months; click on each for details at their…

The Supply and Equipment Foodservice Alliance celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual meeting April 10-15 at the Ritz-Carlton Resort & Spa in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. In addition to the usual supplier and dealer awards, the group honored its founders, Tedde and Jim Reid. During the buying and marketing group’s annual awards banquet, SEFA’s 63…

Mars Air Systems has appointed Julie Konowitz, its longtime v.p.-customer satisfaction, to the role of V.P. -Food Service Sales and Corporate Marketing. “We recognized the opportunity to put a strong leader into a role that ensures we stay highly ensures we stay highly customer-centric and provide the support that keeps us a leading provider for…

FEDA’s next webinar will focus on good sales time management, and how to maximize account potential against time investment. The program, Wednesday, June 1, will be led by FEDA speaker Joe Ellers and will concentrate on the four simple points: Establish clear sales priorities. Identify the true “value” of an account. Create some general “rules…

Unified Brands has added Kyle Graalum as Senior National Account Manager. He will manage existing chain business while also focusing on new customer growth for the Conyers, Ga., company and its five brands. Graalum’s résumé includes five years as a national accounts manager at ITW FEG.

Stoelting/Vollrath Co. has appointed industry veteran J. (John) LaForge as Chain Accounts Sales Manager. LaForge will focus on improving Stoelting’s competitive position and chain penetration, direct efforts to support distributors, work with product managers on new product concepts and monitor existing operator programs. He’ll report to Greg Stak, director-sales operations at the Kiel, Wis., manufacturer. In his 17-year foodservice…