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KOLD-DRAFT has named Jack Antell its new sales v.p. Antell, a longtime foodservice industry veteran who has served with Manitowoc, Traex, Enodis and Hoshizaki, will…

Two new appointments at WILBUR CURTIS CO.: Ron Contaxis has been named regional sales v.p. for Curtis’ Northern Region territory. Contaxis, a 25-year coffee industry…

Three chains with different corporate models take very different approaches to LEED certification and sustainable buildings.

Long-time industry sales veteran Jonette Wylie passed away Nov. 8 in her Goodyear, Ariz., home. Wylie was one of the first women to become a…

Innovative equipment came on strong in 2008, and FER editors saw much of it at trade shows both here and overseas. Read on for 10 items we thought were worthy of a second look.

New regulations and technology make today’s walk-in refrigeration more efficient and environmentally friendly than ever.

With a wide range of standard and custom walk-in options on the market, we invited major suppliers to address you directly with details on their…

Just when we thought rising costs for food, fuel and construction materials were the real problem, the economy melted down. Fortunately, the pros in our industry know how to handle a crisis. Read on for six operators’ coping strategies heading into 2009.

Opening stores in nontraditional locations, beefing up bar areas and managing costs are just a few ways operators plan to cope with the economic downturn.

With the economy roiling and E&S sales declining, one bright spot is bubbling to the surface: falling materials prices.