Working on your 2012 budget? The Foodservice Equipment Reports 2012 E&S Market Forecast–seven sections covering general economic, operator, materials-price and E&S price trends, analysis and ranking of FER‘s Top 100 E&S Manufacturers and Top Dealers as well as hard-number forecasts of the E&S market for next year and out through 2015–is yours for a check…

Food safety is key year-round, but September brings a renewed focus on highlighting the foodservice industry’s commitment to preparing and serving safe meals. September is the 17th annual National Food Safety Education Month. This year’s theme is “Lessons Learned from the Health Inspection” andincludes a five-week curriculum, each stressing different food safety basics and how…

Head to NAFEM’s website and check out a new tool developed by NAFEM and ASTM International. The Sustainability Calculator defines a standard method for foodservice equipment manufacturers to measure and report the environmental impact of products. The Sustainability Calculator is an Excel spreadsheet that provides a standard method for foodservice equipment manufacturers to measure and…

“You want fries with that?” is a question that continues to perplex city councils in the Golden State. On Aug.23, the Loma Linda, Calif., City Council decided not to explore a possible ban on drive-through restaurants.  In June, a group of residents told the council that they opposed including a McDonald’s unit in a downtown…

If you’ve seen the recent news items on our annual equipment and supplies industry forecast, you know the recovery of the market is fully underway. We’re forecasting current dollar growth of 4.4% this year and 5% next. The hard numbers from MAFSI and the public E&S companies for the second quarter continue the positive streak.…

Come Sept. 1, Rob August will assume the presidency of Beverage-Air, an Ali Group company. August will succeed Filippo Berti, who is transitioning to the position of company chairman. Berti also will continue as president of Ali North America; he’ll be based in Beverage-Air’s Winston-Salem, N.C., headquarters. August joined the Ali Group in January 2007…

Master-Bilt has appointed Steve Asay as national accounts manager-refrigeration. The New Albany, Miss., company is part of Standex Foodservice Group. Asay joins Master-Bilt from Kairak/ITW, where he served as v.p.-sales and marketing. He will focus on Master-Bilt’s strategic growth and market share in the refrigeration business, especially rack refrigeration.  

Equipment dealers and manufacturers are among the companies lending a hand to communities and organizations during the long, hot summer of 2011. Four recently donated foodservice equipment through the “Today” show’s annual “Lend a Hand” traveling charity campaign. Community Kitchens of Birmingham, Ala., a nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding the hungry, received a visit from…

Henny Penny Corp. is making its television debut. It’s not a commercial, but a feature appearance on “Bar Rescue,” a reality show that transforms outmoded bars into vibrant operations. Henny Penny’s commercial pressure fryer is being featured on the Sept. 11 episode as a tool for increasing restaurant profitability. The 10-episode series is on Spike…

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