AH&LA: In a new book published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational
Institute, Hospitality 2015: The Future of Hospitality and Travel, authors
Marvin Cetron, Frederick DeMicco, and Owen Davies discuss how 55 specific
trends are likely to affect the hospitality and travel industry in the next several
years. Topics include hospitality in the age of terrorism, medical tourism,
and the world economy. For more information, visit www.ahlei.org...
Brookwood Farms BBQ: Cim Yoder has been promoted to VP of foodservice sales. Yoder joined
Brookwood in 1997 and has helped the pit-cooked barbecue manufacturer grow its sales as regional
sales director. For more information, visit www.brookwoodfarms.com...
Larry Bryce
Manitowoc Foodservice: Announces the promotion of Larry Bryce to the newly
created position of executive VP, Americas. Bryce’s new role will focus on enhancing
the value of Manitowoc’s leading brands, building strong partnerships
with channel partners, and delivering on the company’s promise to end-user
customers. For more information, visit www.manitowocfoodservice.com...
Bush Brothers: Launched a new website called Grilled and Lonely, where “centers find their true
sidemates.” The site features searchable recipes to accompany grilled proteins according to
compatibility factors such as “snuggling,” “commitment,” or “a fresh start.” Site visitors can also
“speed date” for instant random pairings and can read success stories in “happily menued after.”
Grilled relationship advice is available from Mr. Lonely Grill. For more information, visit www.grilledandlonely.com...
Crown Imports: Recently rolled out a comprehensive
marketing campaign to introduce its new
Corona Light 12-ounce can, a first for the brand.
Introduced in select warm weather markets earlier
this year, the new Corona Light can is now available
nationally on-premise. For more information, visit www.crownimportsllc.com...
deep: Announces the newest addition to its client roster, San
Francisco-based Torani, makers of syrups and other specialty beverage
ingredients. As agency of record for Torani, deep (a Marlin
Network agency) is responsible for helping bring its brand voice to
life as it focuses on gaining greater identity with restaurants across
the nation. For more information, visit www.deepgroup.com...
Electrolux Professional: Has redesigned its website for easier
navigability and searchability. The home page’s fresh, updated
look offers press releases, links to Electrolux’s event website,
www.electroluxattheshow.com, laundry systems, and a virtual
video tour of Electrolux’s Culinary Event Center in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida. To view the new website, visit www.electroluxusa.com/professional...
Lantmännen Unibake: To supply customers with complete
information for better selling, Lantmännen has developed a new
Full Line Brochure, featuring complete product information and
instructions to assist with ordering through baking. The company’s
website has also been updated with links to all necessary
information for customers. For more information, visit www.lantmannenunibakeusa.com...
Middle Fork of Arkansas’ Saline River
Mountain Valley Spring Company: Recently
contributed to The Nature Conservancy’s continuing
restoration of the Middle Fork of the
Saline River in Arkansas. Mountain Valley’s
springs are located on nearly 2,000 undisturbed
acres in watershed of the Middle Fork.
As part of the restoration process, Mountain
Valley donated rocks to halt erosion of the
river bank and improve habitat for the river’s
many species of wildlife. For more information,
visit www.mountainvalleyspring.com...
Wells’ Dairy: Has
selected Springfield advertising
and marketing
agency Marlin as their
new agency of record.
Iowa-based Wells’ Dairy,
owner of the Blue Bunny
brand, produces an extensive
line of ice cream,
ice cream novelties, and frozen desserts. For
more information, visit www.marlinco.com and foodservice.bluebunny.com...
Sambonet Paderno Industries: Has completed
its purchase of Rosenthal AG. “We are
excited to combine the brand name of Rosenthal
to the wide array of products Sambonet
has to offer,” said Robert Regenye, director
of operations at Sambonet USA. For more
information, visit www.sambonet.it or www.rosenthalchina.com...
The Sunkist Foodservice team displays the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo People’s Choice Award.
Sunkist Foodservice Equipment: At the 2009
Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo in
San Diego, Sunkist’s Bar Buddy, for safely and
easily preparing fresh-cut fruit wedges, slices,
and halves, won the People‘s Choice Award
for best innovative new product. “We’re excited
to have won the award. It’s a testament
to the market buzz and success Bar Buddy
has generated,” says Lynn Setlich, manager
of foodservice sales and marketing. For more
information, visit foodservice.sunkist.com...
