Future Foodservice Leaders: Joe Ferri Jr., Pecinka Ferri Associates
Join me in congratulating the FE&S 2011 Distributor Sales Rep of the Year, Scott Taylor of TriMark United East. At the conclusion of this year's competition, Scott emerged from a very talented group of deserving DSR of the month candidates to earn the year's top prize. I hope that you will enjoy learning more about Scott's story in this month's cover story.
Future Foodservice Leader: Mark Rossi, Avanti Restaurant Solutions Inc.
Future Foodservice Leader: Michael Via, Refrigeratred Specialists Inc.
I can only hope that you will enjoy this month's FE&S offering half as much as I have already. I have had an unmitigated blast going through the photos from the 2011 Dealer of the Year and Industry Awards Gala. What a pleasure to see so many smiling faces enjoying the company of old friends and new acquaintances. I can't imagine very many industries have a spirit of camaraderie, like the one in foodservice, that readily brings together colleagues and competitors alike to earnestly celebrate success within the community.
For many foodservice operators and members of the supply chain, the concept of sustainability focuses on the sourcing of locally or organically produced raw ingredients that eventually occupy the center of the plate.
By leveraging the right ingredients and equipment and staying in tune with consumers' ever-evolving palettes, pizza operators can write their own recipes for success.
Historically, hospital foodservice has been very complex. There have been two menus: one for the patients and another for everyone else on campus.
It should be obvious to the entire foodservice and hospitality community that our industry is in a massive climate of change.
