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January 5, 2015
Per Capita Restaurant Visits Continue To Decline
American consumers are sourcing more meals at home rather than at restaurants, according to new data released by The NPD Group as part of its annual “Eating Patterns in America” report. The report finds that a decline in restaurant usage and an increase in meals from home is one of the single biggest changes in…
January 5, 2015
Severity Of California Drought Prompts Mandated Water-Usage Cutbacks
While much of the country digs out of the snow, California is facing a severe drought, likely the worst and most prolonged period of dry weather since record-keeping began there more than 100 years ago. The state had no precipitation in January, normally its rainy month, and state officials say California’s reservoirs are 20% lower…
January 5, 2015
Energy Star Performance Scores On Tap Soon, But Data Is Needed
The National Restaurant Association and the Restaurant Facility Management Association are collaborating on an Energy Star performance score for restaurants. The effort is being conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance and Pacific Gas & Electric’s Food Service Technology Center. However, industry data regarding energy and water use is needed…
January 5, 2015
New CDC Survey Shows 57% Of Adults Use Menu Labeling
Two years after a federal law made menu labeling mandatory for some restaurants, a new survey reveals a small majority of Americans are using the information to influence their choices when ordering. The new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 57% of adults over 18 use menu-labeling information, such as calorie…
January 5, 2015
Cities In Indiana, Massachusetts, Mull Grease-Trap Regulations
Everyone loves New York, but no city wants to emulate at least one foodservice issue affecting the nation’s largest city. In 2013, 62% of a record 15,000 sewer-backup complaints there were caused by buildups of fat, oil and grease (FOG). Smaller cities are taking different approaches to combat the issue and finding different outcomes. Officials…
January 5, 2015
Reinhart Pitches In For Nutrition & Education Foundation
Major funding for research and education by the Nutrition & Foodservice Education Foundation has been taken up by Reinhart Foodservice. The company is the first participant and thus a founding member in the association’s new corporate-partner program, which aims to build financial support for researchers and educators helping advance innovation and excellence in foodservice and…
January 5, 2015
How Being An FER Top Dealer Helps You
As we note above, forms for this year’s Foodservice Equipment Reports Top Dealer survey will be sent out this week. While we e-mail the forms and reminders to many of you, we want to emphasize that any dealer can participate in the survey and be listed as a Top Dealer in FER’s annual Top Dealer…
January 5, 2015
Heritage Buys Key Food Equipment Services
Heritage Food Service Group announced April 7 that it has acquired Key Food Equipment Services Ltd. (KFES) of Vancouver, British Columbia for an undisclosed amount. KFES, founded in 1982, is the largest food equipment repair and genuine OEM parts distributor in Canada’s Western Provinces. “This acquisition will position Heritage to accelerate its expansion into the…
January 5, 2015
MAFSI Debuts SpecPath Tracking System
Spurred by polling that showed nearly 40% of its members lose as much as $25,000 in missed specification, origination, and destination credits every year, the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry is building a central and secure tracking system of projects. MAFSI is working closely with reps and manufacturers to gather 11-4000 specifications across…
January 5, 2015
In Memoriam: Service Agent Keith Johnson
Service agent and former CFESA board member Keith Johnson died July 6 at age 85 after a 10-month battle with cancer. Johnson founded Jackson Service Co. with partner Elden Hubbard to provide equipment repairs and chemicals for dishmachines. The family-owned Commerce City, Mich., company has provided parts and service for foodservice equipment around the state…
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