Some of the world’s major foodservice and catering equipment manufacturers’ associations sat down in November to discuss issues and seek international solutions to challenges that face the global foodservice industry, ranging from the need to meet climate change commitments to the growing regulatory burdens on equipment manufacturers and suppliers.The inaugural Global Foodservice Equipment Summit, convened…

The first-ever mandatory EU energy labelling for commercial refrigerators and freezers are coming into effect this July. Ahead of that curve is Electrolux Professional, which has introduced a new generation of ecostore refrigeration already compatible with the requirements of top classes: ecostoreHP. The new line is in class A, denoting the most efficient energy-saving products.…

Rotisol is keeping the spin going with a new range of ergonomically designed rotisseries. Its Grand Flame series boasts innovative features increasing both functionality and appearance. Yesterday’s plastic switches and gas knobs have been replaced by modern and durable brass fittings; cabinet edges have been rounded and patented low-level stainless burners incorporated for superior flame-cooking…

It’s an undercounter refrigerator and a chef’s stand and a worktop. It’s Hoshizaki America’s Commercial Series CRES98 Refrigerated Equipment Stand. The 2514mm (98”) -wide two-section chef stand’s exterior and worktop are constructed of high quality stainless. The easy-to-clean worktop boasts 680kg (1500 lb.) equipment capacity with a built-in high-temp heat shield. The CRES98 features a…

It’s hard to disagree that HOST Milano is, as the show organizers claim, “the leading worldwide exhibition for the professional hospitality industry,” or at least for the equipment and supplies aspect of it. The show, held at Fiera Milano Oct. 23-28, attracted 150,968 visitors with 60,383—40% of them—from outside Italy. Both were records. Overall attendance…

Equipment design and technology has to innovate to stay current, and so do the trade shows where equipment is exhibited. After 90 years, INTERNORGA is a proven winner, but the show is keeping up with the times. Next year, the international trade show for the whole of the HORECA market will shorten its duration by…

The international food and hospitality scene never cools down, and the Asia Pacific region is hot. This is show season, and things are really heating up, with one of Asia’s premier biennial events drawing near. Food&HotelAsia2016, or FHA2016, April 12-15 at the Singapore Expo, will bring more than 300 first-time exhibitors to the region’s most…

Component Hardware Group has purchased Specialty Food Service Hardware and its related sister company, Vision Parts & Accessories. The Markham, Ontario-based companies supply components and parts to the foodservice and plumbing markets throughout Canada. Both will remain in their Ontario headquarters and continue to service their current customers while providing expanded coverage for Component Hardware…

Two dozen individuals have received scholarships from FEDA’s Education Foundation for the 2016 University of Innovative Distribution program, March 6-9 in Indianapolis. This year’s recipients are: Casey Hamre and Ronald Santos, Ace Mart Restaurant Supply; Russ Pederson, Alcom; Jeffrey Pugh, Bargreen-Ellingson; Cecily Adams and Brian Knoll, Best Restaurant Equipment & Design; Colin Darcy, C&T Design…

Imperial Brown, the walk-in cooler/freezer manufacturer, has named Justin Sandall as its president. He succeeds Rick Schermerhorn, who will retire this year after nine years as president. Sandall has served as executive v.p., CFO and COO of the Portland, Ore., company. He will retain COO responsibilities. Imperial Mfg., established in 1970, acquired the 100-year-old W.A.…