Energy & Sustainability
Purdue Study: USMCA Trade Cuts U.S. Food Costs $700/Year
With USMCA up for review, the ~7% reduction in household food expenditures signals continued pressure on foodservice su…
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Prep & Storage
Protein Market Shifts Won't Wait: What the $133B Squeeze Means for Foodservice Kitchens
With WPI spot prices at a record $11/lb and GLP-1 drug use reshaping consumer protein demand, operators and equipment s…
Prep & Storage
Crisp Power Opens $15M Texas Snack Plant, Shifts to U.S. Production
The high-protein, low-carb pretzel brand's Stafford, Texas hub signals a broader onshoring trend with foodservice suppl…
Prep & Storage
Riko's Pizza LTO Menu Push Signals Prep & Topping-Line Demand
The tavern-style franchise's 'Pollo di Buon Gusto' limited-time run adds two specialty pizzas, two wing flavors, and a …
Beverages & Ice
Naked Smoothies Adds Two Protein SKUs for Grab-and-Go Sets
The two new plant-based protein smoothies target convenience-driven dayparts and could shift cold-grab merchandising ne…
Cooking Equipment
BJ's Restaurants Rolls Out Patriotic Pizookie for Summer 2026
The limited-time dessert launch signals continued high-volume dessert throughput demand at BJ's full-service locations …
Prep & Storage
Just Salad Expands to Altamonte Springs with Plant-Centric Format
The opening adds another data point for consultants tracking cold-prep and refrigerated display demand in fast-casual s…
Cooking Equipment
Hobart, Manitowoc Lead Q2 Specifier Picks for Commercial Kitchens
When a press release misses the mark, our editors spotlight the spec trends and product categories that actually matter…
Beverages & Ice
Wendy's Minions Promo Signals LTO Beverage Equipment Demand
The chain's film tie-in introduces a limited-time Banana Frosty Swirl and custom beverages — putting frozen dessert and…
Cooking Equipment
Chipotle Jersey BOGO Drives June 11 Traffic Surge
Operators should prepare kitchens and line equipment for compressed demand windows as the chain runs its first Matchday…
Cooking Equipment
Off-Topic Submission: No FSE Content to Report
Submitted content is unrelated to commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, warewashing, ventilation, or any foodser…
Prep & Storage
LivAway Suites Surprise Opening Signals Extended-Stay Kitchen Demand
Economy extended-stay growth in fast-developing suburban markets like Arizona's West Valley continues to drive demand f…