T&S Brass and Bronze Works hired Michael Potvin to serve as product compliance engineer.
Erik Wolford has joined Ignite Foodservice Solutions, a Colorado-based independent manufacturers’ rep. In his new role, Wolford represents Ignite in Arizona.
In a deal valued at an estimated $1.35 billion, JAB Beech Inc. has agreed to acquire Krispy Kreme. At the close of the transaction, Krispy Kreme will be privately owned and will continue to be independently operated from Krispy Kreme’s current headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Smashburger co-founder Tom Ryan will assume the role of chief brand officer for the fast-casual burger concept. Ryan and partner Rick Schaden co-founded Smashburger in 2007. Ryan has since served as chief concept officer, overseeing product development and quality standards.
Eisner Rose Associates, a Florida-based independent manufacturers’ rep firm opened a new showroom in Dania Beach.
The Association for Healthcare Foodservice announced the five culinary teams that will compete in its culinary competition.
RAK Porcelain USA hired Grace Oliversen to serve as its central district sales manager and Pete Dukas to serve as its southeast sales manager.
Oliver Packaging & Equipment Company announced a series of appointments within the leadership of its food equipment division. Joe Gallagher was promoted to director of food equipment. Frank Fuller was promoted to director of national accounts. Mark Pierson was appointed eastern U.S. regional sales manager.
The Culinary Institute of America recognized the careers and contributions of four culinary professionals by presenting them the organization’s Augie Awards. Named for French Chef Auguste Escoffier in recognition of his unwavering pursuit of excellence, creativity, and professionalism, the Augie Awards honor members of the food and foodservice business who exemplify those traits.
An event at the University of Massachusetts Amherst celebrates the Best Campus Food as designated by the Princeton Review.
Frozen dessert equipment manufacturer Stoelting Foodservice named Russell Food Equipment Ltd. its distributor for the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Edward Don & Company has promoted Scott Peeler to serve as a regional sales manager. In his new role, Peeler becomes responsible for Edward Don & Company’s territories in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and northern sections of Florida.
Company to open a new test kitchen in its Whirl’d Center.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. appointed Carin Stutz to serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer for the casual dining chain.
SEFA, an Illinois-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, announced its annual award winners. Among the 34 award winners, Restaurant Depot and Jetro Cash ‘N Carry were named SEFA Member of the Year. SEFA also presented The Vollrath Company with its Supplier of the Year Award.
Michael Nolan was promoted to president of Smashburger, a fast-casual concept. Nolan joined Smashburger in February of this year as executive vice president and chief development officer.
PRIDE Marketing and Procurement, Inc., a Colorado-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, introduced Karen Sugarman as its new chief executive officer.
Student participation jumps higher at this refurbished foodservice operation in Florida’s Orange County Public Schools.
Tom Marino was named president of IceLink, a company that specializes in high-speed, high-volume ice transport systems for the restaurant, casino and theater segments of the foodservice industry.
This fast-casual pioneer is updating its look and emphasizing its made-to-order menu.
