Industry News
Restaurateurs are concerned about bans on natural gas, while environmentalists advocate for legislation. Learn more about natural gas bans at KaTom.
Used cooking oil theft is a problem for many restaurants, collectors, and biodiesel producers. KaTom offers tips for preventing this crime.
The James Beard Foundation has debuted new regional categories for the 2020 James Beard Awards. Learn more about the Awards' new regions.
What are ghost kitchens? In KaTom's article, you can learn more about these delivery concepts and how they fit into the restaurant landscape.
Need guidance for responding to COVID-19? Find the right resource with KaTom's guide to government and organizational websites for any state.
Join KaTom as we explain the multiple problems slowing down the global supply chain and delaying foodservice equipment and supplies.
Discover the best culinary schools from the experts at KaTom. Learn what a culinary school is, how much it costs, and how to get into a program.
What does the American Rescue Plan mean for your foodservice establishment? Join KaTom as we explore the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
KaTom discusses the history of third-party delivery companies facing lawsuits and complaints prompted by controversial menu listings.
Learn more about what the CARES Act contained for the restaurant industry and the support offered by the National Restaurant Association.
During a challenging year, these industry organizations were dedicated to helping independent restaurants and foodservice employees.
Predictions from late 2019 make it clear no one saw 2020 coming, but here are our educated guesses at foodservice trends we'll see in 2021.
Which are the best states to open a restaurant? Check out the data and find a market need for your business with KaTom's infographic!
Manitowoc Foodservice is now Welbilt, the new name to trust for quality restaurant equipment from Frymaster, Garland, Manitowoc, and more.
True Refrigeration has introduced groundbreaking changes to their equipment to operate using R290, an environmentally-friendly, energy saving refrigerant.
The Convotherm combi oven helps chefs create world-class culinary art at the Bocuse d'Or World Cooking Contest in Lyon, France.
A partnership between Spiegelau, Nachtmann, and Libbey Foodservice has brought these great glassware lines to KaTom’s virtual shelves.
KaTom will make a donation of a share of sales in November to Salvation Army Disaster Relief efforts as that agency helps Hurricane Sandy victims.
The EPA has awarded Manitowoc, who offers over 1000 ENERGY STAR products, the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for the 6th consecutive year.
The EPA updates ENERGY STAR commercial kitchen requirements to reward the most energy-efficient pieces on the market. Read more here.