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Is Smarter Meal Prep the Secret to Running a More Profitable Kitchen in 2026?
In 2026, we are hearing a consistent message from our partners: kitchens are being asked to do more with less. With short-staffed teams, more responsibility is falling onto your most reliable employees. At the same time, inconsistent prep across shifts is becoming a real challenge. The pressure to move faster without sacrificing quality hasn’t gone…
How Foodservice Manufacturing Reps Prep for a Winning National Restaurant Show
The National Restaurant Association Show is one of the most valuable events of the year for operators, chefs, dealers, and manufacturers-but it can also be overwhelming. With so much to see and so many people to connect with, the difference between a productive show and a busy one often comes down to how you approach…
Forward Solutions Expands Foodservice Platform with Addition of Total Source Commercial Foodservice Restaurant Equipment Division to the Curate Division
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forward Solutions, a top provider of outsourced sales and marketing, is thrilled to announce that Total Source Commercial Foodservice Restaurant Equipment Division has joined the company as part of its Curate Division, further strengthening Forward Solutions’ long-term investment and leadership in the foodservice equipment space. Founded in…
How Curate Helps Factory Partners Re-Engineer Foodservice Design for Efficiency
DENVER, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curate today released new insights on how commercial kitchens are evolving in an era defined by labor pressures, smart-equipment adoption, and rapid operational complexity. The company’s “Streamlined for Success” approach highlights how its culinary and bar specialists help factory partners and operators accelerate innovation while reducing design friction,…
Art of Simplicity Contest Winner
Order Up! Announcing the Winner of the Art of Simplicity Challenge: Chef Rina Moreno We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the highly-anticipated Art of Simplicity Challenge. Chef Rina Moreno, a talented chef and instructor from Istanbul, Turkey now living and working in Atlanta has been named the champion, taking home the Grand Prize of…
Investing in Growth: Forward Solution’s Strategic Expansion in Foodservice Equipment and Supplies
Download Printer-Friendly Version Through a strategic blend of specialized expertise, tech-driven sales enablement, and long-standing relationships, Forward Solutions is poised to carve a path of significant growth in the foodservice equipment and supply channel. Forward Solutions’ decision to invest in expansion within the foodservice equipment and supply channel represents a strategic move to bolster its…