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January 27, 2015
Grupo Nutresa Buys Colombia’s Biggest Quick-Serve Chain
Grupo Nutresa SA, the Colombian food industry conglomerate that has made at least 18 acquisitions since 2000, has paid US$384 million to buy the country’s largest quick-serve chain, El Corral. The Bogota-based burger chain, controlled by Aldage Inc., has 340 outlets, including freestanding, c-stores and mall units; it also has a better-burger offshoot known as…
January 27, 2015
Middleby Acquires Australian, Italian Equipment Makers
The Middleby Corp. closed 2014 with a bang, acquiring companies on two continents. On Dec. 22, the U.S.-based Middleby announced its acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Co., a Nusco, Italy, manufacturer of chilling and freezing equipment with annual revenues of approximately $15 million. Its products include commercial blast chillers and refrigeration products. Middleby followed…
January 27, 2015
New Reps For Irinox
Irinox USA has new sales representation for two markets: Florida will be covered by Food Equipment Sales & Marketing (FESMA), based in Largo; and New England, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, will be covered by GMV Sales Associates in Westborough, Mass. Irinox is based in North Easton, Mass.
January 27, 2015
500+ NAFEM Exhibitors Head For California
A wide range of foodservice equipment and supplies for food prep, cooking, storage and table service and new products with a focus on innovation, as well as a vibrant community of foodservice professionals await those heading to California next month for The NAFEM Show. The NAFEM Show, Feb. 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in…
January 27, 2015
Filipino Flavors Slated For Middle East Footprint
Dubai-based Al Ahli Holding Group will open no fewer than 20 Philippine-themed food and beverage outlets called “Little Manila” across the Middle East and beyond over the next five years. Six Filipino brands will be grouped into Little Manila franchise outlets: Binalot, a Filipino quick-serve chain known for banana-leaf-wrapped dishes; Jay-J’s, a chicken chain; Fruitas,…
January 27, 2015
By The Numbers, Equip’Hotel Scored Big
It was a very busy five days in Paris last November while Equip’Hotel 2014 was going on. The five-day show at Porte de Versailles welcomed more than 111,000 foodservice professionals to its aisles; more than 19% of visitors came from outside France, an increase of 5% over the previous show. International buyer delegations represented countries…
January 27, 2015
Shanghai-Based CaliBurger To Open In Canada, Kuala Lumpur
CaliBurger, the Southern California-style burger chain that isn’t based in California, continues its global expansion. The Shanghai-based chain will open the first of three units in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this year; Caliburger’s debut will be bolstered with a food-truck rollout. Co-founded by three Americans, CaliBurger has about 50 restaurant branches across China and outlets in Hong…
January 27, 2015
Hotelex Shanghai: Big Show For A Big Market
The trade show and exhibition season will be in full swing when spring arrives. That’s when you’ll find foodservice industry professionals flocking to China for Hotelex Shanghai for the Catering Equipment Supply Expo, March 30-April 2 at Shanghai New International Expo Center. Four halls will hold more than 500 exhibitors launching new products, including commercial…
January 27, 2015
Winterhalter Innovates With Smart, Efficient Warewashing Heat Pump
Winterhalter’s PT Series warewashers, already impressive when it comes to cleaning results, speed and economic efficiency, now set a benchmark for a better kitchen climate and lower operating costs. Its rack pass-through warewashers are the first to offer the newly developed, highly efficient ClimatePlus heat pump, which takes the thermal energy from the machine and…
January 27, 2015
Pokka Café Plans China Expansion
Pokka Café HK will be expanding its coffee and Western-style casual-dining businesses into China. The Hong Kong-based chain operates 34 restaurants under 12 brands in Hong Kong and Macau, offering specialty coffee and casual dining. Its expansion will be guided by Shanghai-based Xiao Nan Guo Restaurants Holdings, which purchased 65% of Pokka Corp. last November…
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