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Middleby Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Kitchens

by Katie Lee February 26, 2021

Elgin, Ill. — The Middleby Corporation has opened the Middleby Innovation Kitchens (the MIK) in the Dallas area. The expansive 40,000-square-foot fully functional facility features more than 150 live pieces of equipment showcasing the latest cooking, beverage, automation and IoT innovations from Middleby. Visitors to the MIK can participate in demonstrations on the most advanced commercial kitchen solutions available in the market today. Guests will experience cooking innovations in 15 specialized vignettes including pizza, bakery, combi, steam and automation, among others. The MIK also showcases the latest in beverage technologies …

February 26, 2021

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PVI Water Heater Serves Up Performance, Reliability & ROI for Restaurants & Retailers

by Katie Lee February 17, 2021

Fort Worth, Texas — The PVI Brigade® is a powerful, gas condensing, firetube water heater that delivers safe, reliable hot water for demanding commercial applications, including retail outlets and restaurants. Its semi-instantaneous hybrid design with an integrated buffer can tolerate brief high-spike draws, while its burner modulation delivers thermal efficiencies up to 99% under routine demands. Constructed with AquaPLEX® duplex stainless steel, the compact, durable Brigade is a dependable domestic hot water system that lasts much longer than typical glass-lined water heaters. Measuring only 16 W x 26 D x …

February 17, 2021

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Too Good To Go, Service That Curbs Food Waste, Plans to Expand Nationally

by Katie Lee February 12, 2021

New York City — Too Good To Go, an app for fighting food waste, plans national expansion to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, and calls on all food industry professionals to consider becoming a Too Good To Go partner. Since the B Corp’s U.S. launch 4 months ago, the app has already amassed 300,000 users and over 800 partners in New York City, Boston and Jersey City, N.J. Following its success in these markets, Too Good To Go eyes national expansion in 2021. The Too Good to Go mobile …

February 12, 2021

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Diverting PPE From the Waste Stream

by Katie Lee February 10, 2021

— By Jennifer Wolanik — How COVID-19 PPE compliance and sustainability can work together. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in restaurants and retailers is surging in order to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and to keep patrons and staff safe. As a result, businesses are generating even more landfill waste from used PPE, impacting their sustainability image. The impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on the restaurant and retail industry is undeniable as locations across the nation fight to reopen and stay open during …

February 10, 2021

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Badger Technologies Introduces Disinfecting Robot for Grocery and Retail Stores

by Katie Lee February 5, 2021

Nicholasville, Ky. — Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, introduces the Badger™ UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, foodservice and retail environments. The latest in the lineup of Badger Technologies® autonomous robots, the Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C technology developed by UltraViolet Devices Inc. (UVDI), a leading provider of air and surface disinfection solutions. Early testing of the new Badger Technologies autonomous robot with UVDI’s 254nm UV-C technology indicates 99% and …

February 5, 2021

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Zippin Hires Former VP of SSP and Aramark to Lead Business Development

by Katie Lee January 29, 2021

San Francisco — Zippin, an industry leader in checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has hired veteran business development executive, Gary Jacobus, as senior vice president, business development. Most recently, Jacobus was with SSP America, the leading operator of food & beverage concessions in travel locations, where he grew the business by over $470 million in annual revenue during his 3-year tenure. His proven track record within the sports, entertainment and transportation venue verticals will help to further expand Zippin’s footprint in these core markets. Previously he held a similar role …

January 29, 2021

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Alto-Shaam Partners with Chrane Foodservice Solutions

by Katie Lee January 20, 2021

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Alto-Shaam, a global leader and innovator in the foodservice equipment solutions industry, has entered into a new partnership agreement with Chrane Foodservice Solutions as its new manufacturer representative in Texas and Oklahoma. Chrane will promote Alto-Shaam’s full portfolio of commercial kitchen equipment, including its Vector® Multi-Cook ovens, Cook & Hold ovens, Combitherm® ovens, rotisserie ovens, heated holding solutions, QuickChiller™ blast chillers and more. The manufacturer representative will also host in-person and virtual ‘A Taste of Alto-Shaam’ events and demonstrations at its kitchens in Dallas-Fort Worth and …

January 20, 2021

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Hy-Brid Lifts Names New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

by Katie Lee January 13, 2021

Richfield, Wis. — Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in aerial lift equipment, has named Marshall Shaver as vice president of sales and marketing. Shaver’s responsibilities will include leading the sales and marketing team, growing the customer base and continuing to execute the company’s successful strategy. Shaver brings more than 10 years of industry experience to his new role, largely derived from his time at Wacker Neuson as the business development manager and director of key accounts. During his time there, Shaver worked with national accounts to build and nurture strong …

January 13, 2021

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Crate and Barrel Selects Glympse to Enhance Curbside Pickup Experience

by Katie Lee January 4, 2021

Northbrook, Ill. — Crate and Barrel is enhancing its curbside pickup with Glympse, a day-of-service mobile communications platform that facilitates and delivers proactive engagement between customers and store associates. The service is one of many enhancements in the retailer’s drive to meet customers where and how they want to shop by providing modern, digitally-forward shopping experiences that are personalized and flexible. Already, Glympse has afforded shorter wait times, streamlined operations and positive reactions from customers. Glympse delivers a modern customer experience by significantly reducing calls to the store and minimizing …

January 4, 2021

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The Home Depot Completes Acquisition of HD Supply

by Katie Lee December 28, 2020

Atlanta — The Home Depot® has completed the acquisition of HD Supply Holdings, Inc., for approximately $8 billion. HD Supply is a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the multifamily and hospitality end markets. The agreement to acquire HD Supply was announced on November, 16, 2020. “We’re thrilled to welcome HD Supply associates to The Home Depot,” says Craig Menear, chairman and CEO of The Home Depot. “The combination of the two businesses will enable us to better serve both existing and new MRO customers, …

December 28, 2020

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