Category Archives: News

National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2020 Boards

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation just announced their 2020 Board Officers and Directors. Melvin Rodrigue, president and CEO of Galatoire’s Restaurants, will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, and Stan Harris, president and CEO of the...

Tampa Maid Foods^TM Unveils New Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida Featuring state-of-the-art R&D and Culinary Kitchens designed for innovation, collaboration and education Tampa Maid Foods is excited to announce the opening of its new R&D Innovation Center in Lakeland, FL. The new George Watkins Innovation Center, named in honor of the family-owned company’s founder, has opened after...

Theme and Awards House Presented By Capital One

The James Beard Foundation just announced that the 2020 Awards will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the James Beard Awards, which began in 1990. Additionally, for the first time in Awards history, the Foundation will bring the Beard House to life with a two-day activation at Chicago’s...

Hoshizaki America, Inc. Announces Chris Karssiens, Senior Vice President of Sales And Marketing

Hoshizaki America, Inc. has appointed Chris Karssiens Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Chris has held senior positions at well known brands such as Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Manitowoc, Jackson, and Delfield - most recently serving as Group Vice President for the Crown...