Foodservice Equip & Supplies News
Alto-Shaam expands its Facilities
Alto-Shaam held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick-start the expansion of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility. The manufacturer will add a state-of-the-art Innovation Center to its global headquarters and manufacturing facility. The 100,000-square-foot facility will include an R&D lab, alongside engineering, product management, shipping, and finished goods spaces. The center will connect to the existing…
Read MoreQu POS System lands investment
Qu, a cloud-based POS system for limited-service restaurants, has landed an investment from Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI), the fund run by Union Square Hospitality Group founder and Chairman Danny Meyer. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It’s the 22nd investment for EHI, which focuses on restaurants and restaurant tech suppliers. Qu offers what it…
Read MoreFood Health and Safety Compliance is not as Vigilant in a Post-Pandemic World
Hazel Analytics data unveiled at the 2023 Food Safety Symposium reveals that handwashing and temperature control are areas in need of improvement. During the peak years of COVID-19, hygiene was king, and everyone—from restaurant workers to people bringing in packages from outside—was meticulously washing their hands for 30 seconds many times a day. But pandemic…
Read MoreRevalize Expands Foodservice E&S Portfolio with Latest Acquisition
KCL joins the Revalize portfolio to expand offerings in the FES industry PRNewswire/ — Revalize, a worldwide leader in CAD, CPQ, and PLM software solutions for manufacturers, announced the acquisition of KCL, the premier design software for foodservice equipment in North America and beyond. Revalize delivers more efficient routes from idea to cash, increasing agility and speed-to-market, while…
Read MoreNew Technologies Arrive in Clusters. What Does That Mean for AI?
The potential — and hype — surrounding machine learning, artificial intelligence, and especially generative AI is everywhere. Some are predicting a full suite of “this changes everything” advances in all industries, for all professions, and for people in their public and private lives. This technology is unmatched at recognizing patterns in data, and its proponents…
Read MoreSustainability Taking Center Stage in 2023
Consumer interest in sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor when choosing a brand, according to new research from data and analytics solution provider NIQ (formerly NielsenIQ). The company’s “Green Divide” report, which examined consumer preferences, attitudes, and behaviors around sustainability, found that 70% of consumers say sustainability is now more important to them when…
Read MoreCorbion Upgrades Listeria Control Model Tool
Corbion Upgrades Listeria Control Model Tool with Temperature Feature Corbion’s latest upgrade on its Listeria control model tool now includes a temperature feature. The online Listeria control model may aid food manufacturers to identify optimal antimicrobial interventions based on product formulation and other factors, including temperature, the company said. The temperature feature enables users to…
Read MoreThe state becomes the eleventh in the nation to outlaw the material
Restaurants in Delaware will have until July 1, 2025, to phase out their use of polystyrene takeout containers under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. John Carney. The measure also prohibits foodservice operations from providing plastic coffee or cocktail stirrers and using plastic versions of the toothpick-like spears that hold together sandwiches or…
Read MoreRestaurant Turnover Still remains High
How Restaurant Kitchen Automation Can Optimize Labor and Improve Customer Service One of the biggest challenges since the global pandemic began has been the lack of available workforce, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality industry. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Leisure and Hospitality space, businesses have had to make up…
Read MoreDatassential developed a report to dive into the changing consumer landscape
What generation shifts mean for predicting food trends Food preferences can change drastically between a generation, and food industry professionals from chefs to the largest manufacturers need to know who their customer is in order to effectively market to them. But generational tastes and shifts can be hard to keep track of, as new food…
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