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The recent federal budget reconciliation bill marked a major win for distributors and other businesses, securing long-term tax relief to support growth and accelerate technology investments. Yet even as new opportunities emerge, shifting policies pose signifi cant challenges. Rising tariffs, stricter environmental standards on foodservice equipment, state extended producer responsibility laws, and fragmented rules on artifi cial intelligence all threaten to disrupt operations and stall innovation. This issue of FEDA News & Views explores how evolving regulations and pending legislation could reshape distributors’ strategies and competitive outlook.


VIEWS 04


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Permanent Tax Relief, Practical Impact The tax provisions contained in the recently passed reconciliation bill give food equipment distributors new momentum and room to grow.


EPR 16 24 Navigating the


Future of AI Without a federal framework, artifi cial intelligence faces a patchwork of state laws that could hinder innovation and weaken U.S. competitiveness.


Chairman’s Message By Marc Tell


ndustry Insights By Ryan Smith


Vision Forward By Tracy Mulqueen


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Chief Operator Changes in the Industry


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Recent Promotions, Hires and Retirements at FEDA Member Companies


OPERATORS


What to Know About Extended Producer


Responsibility Laws As EPR laws continue to gain traction in multiple states, dealers will soon see new reporting requirements, packaging rules and added costs.


ON THE MOVE 42


new feda members


New FEDA Members Fall 2025 3


3D Mapping Brings a New Dimension to Kitchen Design From design to regulatory compliance, virtual facility models can remove friction and streamline restaurant and commercial kitchen projects.


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Turn Tax Deductions


into Sales Tools The full deduction offered by Section 179 can not only save foodservice operators money but also free up their budgets for added purchases or upgrades.


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