MIAMI—SMARTLINEN, the hospitality industry’s leading RFID-enabled linen management solution, continues to redefine hotel operations through its advanced technology, real-time data intelligence, and measurable financial impact. With more than 250 properties now actively using the SMARTLINEN platform, the company is transforming how hotels manage, protect, and optimize their linen assets globally. SMARTLINEN’s proprietary RFID platform provides real-time tracking across every stage of the linen lifecycle from guestrooms to laundry and back. By eliminating manual counts and reducing overstocking, SMARTLINEN enables hotels to lower costs, optimize par levels, and improve operational efficiency. Recent case studies illustrate the solution’s proven impact: 464 Room Historic Hotel with In-House Laundry—Reduced linen investment by 44 percent,...

BOULDER, COLO.—Eco-Products, a Novolex brand and leader in sustainable foodservice packaging, has been named the 2025 Balpex Innovation Center Award winner for its Veda reusable containers. Designed for cafeterias, campus dining halls and other on-site foodservice operations, the new Veda line makes reusable containers simple and trackable while supporting more sustainable foodservice operations. “We see reuse as the next frontier in sustainable foodservice,” said Wendell Simonson, General Manager of Eco-Products. “Veda pairs smart technology with durable design to make reuse easy for customers and achievable on a large scale.” The Balpex Innovation Center Award recognizes products that demonstrate an innovative approach, measurable business...

MIAMI—Beyond Oil USA, a food-tech innovator with patented oil purification technology, announced a strategic partnership with Eazy Grease, a leading used cooking oil recycling company that is currently contracted with more than 6,700 customers. This collaboration delivers an end-to-end solution that transforms restaurant frying oil management from extended use to responsible recycling. The partnership combines Beyond Oil’s FDA-approved filter powder, which extends frying oil life from two to three days to 35 to 45 days, with Eazy Grease’s multi-state collection and recycling services. Together, they’re establishing a new sustainability standard, enabling restaurants to dramatically reduce oil consumption while ensuring used...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Frontline International, which engineers and manufactures innovative solutions for FOG (fats, oils, and grease) management in foodservice kitchens, announced that Valerie Moreland has joined the company as customer care manager. Moreland will lead Frontline’s customer care team, helping to ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience by developing standards and procedures, coaching team members, and analyzing customer feedback and support metrics to identify trends and drive improvements. It’s all about advancing a customer care department that responds quickly to customer needs with on-target resolutions. “I look forward to identifying opportunities to streamline processes, so we operate in the most efficient...

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS—ITW Food Equipment Group announces the appointment of Ray Peden as its new VP of U.S. FEG Dealer Sales Organization. In his new position, Peden will lead the ITW FEG dealer sales team in generating organic growth by providing exceptional dealer support and strengthening partner relationships, as well as maintaining a critical focus on key customers. Peden and the sales team will also be responsible for driving growth through their product application expertise across the ITW FEG premium brands, including Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Vulcan and Wolf. “We are excited to welcome Ray to our family of brands and are...

It is quite astounding how many hotels are doing it and how much water and energy they are saving. What I am referring to is recycling laundry water using a system from AquaRecyle. I have been familiar with AquaRecycle for quite a few years and picked up some material about it at The Clean Show in Orlando in late August. In 2024, Marriott International properties recycled 2 billion gallons of laundry water using AquaRecycle. Hilton Worldwide: 897 million gallons. Parks Hotels: 515 million gallons. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts: 496 million gallons. The list goes on and is very long. You can...

ORLANDO, FLA.—The Florida Restaurant Show will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from November 11 to 13. Attendees will learn about the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, advances in operations, and have an opportunity to visit with hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant and foodservice community—all under one roof. Two session highlights from the three days of educational programming include: “The Power of Taste Memory: Reinventing Tradition with Local Ingredients,” and “Personal Development and Wellness: Strategies to Safeguard Your Wellness.” Among the suppliers in attendance: Beyond Oil, Commercial Kitchen Stop, deSter,...

NATIONAL REPORT—Cold-storage rooms may look like simple metal boxes, but their performance is governed by what lies between the inner and outer walls. Insulation determines how efficient the refrigeration is, how much energy is consumed, how long it resists moisture and corrosion, and, ultimately, how reliably it protects food or pharmaceuticals. As energy codes tighten and operating margins shrink, cold storage manufacturers are rethinking everything from the materials they use to the systems that shape them. The industry is moving toward three central priorities: higher performing insulation, precision driven automation, and more sustainable manufacturing practices. Why Traditional Foam Falls Short For...

I recently attended The Clean Show in Orlando, Fla. At that show, Renegade Brands, known for its Scientifically Clean approach and commitment to evidence-based innovation, showcased its Certified laundry detergents and announced its award recognition from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program. Renegade Brands and several other suppliers highlighted in Green Lodging News have earned this certification over the years. Over 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma, including 23 million adults and 5 million children, while one in three people have allergies. The connection between laundry products and indoor allergen exposure is well-established. Detergents certified by the Asthma...

COPENHAGEN—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen, a transformative reimagining of the historic Skt. Petri. Copenhagen is one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities and a beacon of sustainability. So, it makes sense that 1 Hotels—a purpose-driven brand built around sustainable travel—chose the city for its first location in continental Europe. Drawing on Copenhagen’s commitment to climate leadership and eco-conscious living, the hotel pairs Nordic craftsmanship with a deep connection to nature. Guests will find calming interiors shaped by natural materials, living landscapes that shift with the seasons, and a lifestyle...