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 of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Filippo Berti has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Ali Group, succeeding his father and the founder of the multinational corporation, Luciano Berti. He now has responsibility for all of the Group’s 77 operating companies worldwide. Luciano Berti will continue in his role as Chairman of the Ali Group and remain actively…

High Efficiency Pre-Rinse Spray Valves (PRSV) save water, but until now you sacrificed cleaning performance for water conservation…not anymore! The PowerPulse PRSV from Encore Premium Plumbing Products is a patent-pending design, which uses pulsating jets of water to power-off dried and baked-on food in only 12 seconds (Fisher-Nickel test). The PowerPulse PRSV with 1.05-gpm flow…

Accurex‘s new self-cleaning Auto Scrubber Hood System cleans both sides of the filters in place along with the inside of the exhaust plenum. This eliminates the need for daily removal and cleaning, dramatically reducing operating costs and increasing worker safety. The drastic reduction of grease build-up on the filters, ductwork and fans decreases fire potential…

The CT Express oven does more with less. It may be compact, but it’s a full combi oven that steams, poaches, braises, roasts, bakes, sears and broils. This oven fits your space, and your budget, too. Whether it’s on the main production cook line or doing double duty as a finishing oven, the CT Express…