Milan, 27 July 2026 – HostMilano, the world’s leading exhibition for hospitality, foodservice and food retailcontinues to strengthen its international presence through strategic partnerships with leading industry organizations. Following the successful debut of Host Arabia in the Gulf region last December, Fiera Milano is now bringing the Host brand to North America through a partnership with NAFEM (North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers), one of the sector's most influential associations.

The collaboration gives rise to Host America, a new platform designed to connect international companies with the world's largest professional hospitality market. The event will take place in Orlando, Florida, from 11 to 13 February 2027, at The NAFEM Show—North America's premier trade events for foodservice equipment. By combining the international reach of the Host brand with NAFEM's deep roots in the U.S. market, the partnership creates new business opportunities and offers exhibitors direct access to a highly qualified audience of buyers and industry professionals.

The United States: The World's Most Dynamic Market

The United States continues to confirm its position as the world's most attractive market for the sector. According to exclusive ExportPlanning analyses conducted for the Host Milano Observatory, U.S. imports across Host's core sectors increased from €22.5 billion in 2019 to €24.8 billion in 2025 and are forecast to approach €27 billion by 2029. Growth is being driven primarily by demand for professional equipment for gelato, coffee and bakery applications.

Within this landscape, Italy occupies a position of outstanding importance. ExportPlanning estimates that Italy is now the United States' seventh-largest global supplier and the largest supplier within the European Union. Italian exports to the U.S. rose from €395 million in 2019 to €689 million in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. Italy's strongest market penetration is in bakery and pastry equipment, where it accounts for 28% of U.S. import demand. Even more remarkable is the performance of gelato equipment and refrigeration technologies: between 2019 and 2025, Italian exports quadrupled from €71 million to €286 million, achieving an average annual growth rate of 26.1%—more than twice the already robust pace of overall market growth.

Host America: Showcasing the Industries Driving Growth

Host America will spotlight the sectors in which Made in Italy represents the highest standards of technological excellence and innovation: Coffee equipment and vending technologies, Gelato equipment and refrigeration, Furniture, tableware and hospitality design, Bakery and pastry equipment. These four product sectors represent key pillars of the professional hospitality industry and are currently benefiting from sustained structural growth in the U.S. market.

With Host Arabia and Host America, Fiera Milano has launched a strategic international expansion of the Host brand into the world's highest-potential markets. Together with Milan, Riyadh and Orlando create a complementary network of international events that leverages the unique opportunities offered by each regional market while further strengthening HostMilano's position as the world's leading trade show for professional hospitality, foodservice and food retail.

Host America will take place in Orlando, Florida, from 11 to 13 February 2027, at The NAFEM Show.

The 44th edition of Host Milano will be held at Fiera Milano from 22 to 26 October 2027.

For the latest updates, visit host.fieramilano.it or follow @HostMilano.

MONCTON, New Brunswick, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s Canada is continuing its growth across Eastern Canada with the recent opening of a new diner in Moncton, New Brunswick, this July. Located at 70 Queensway Drive, just off the Trans-Canada Highway, the new diner marks the brand’s second location in New Brunswick and its first in the city of Moncton.

Owned and operated by Fens Market Group under the leadership of owner Dwight Fraser, the Moncton diner represents the franchisee’s second Denny’s location in the province, building on the success of its Lake George diner and further strengthening Denny’s presence in Atlantic Canada.

Known as Canada’s Modern Diner, Denny’s Moncton will offer guests the brand’s signature “Familiar Made Fresh” experience, where fresh ingredients meet a classic diner feel. The diner will serve all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night favourites seven days a week, with operating hours extending until 11 pm. Guest favourites include the iconic Original Grand Slam that includes two buttermilk pancakes, crispy bacon, sausage links, and freshly cooked eggs, alongside the All-Canadian Slam, a hearty nod to Canadian flavour featuring peameal bacon and classic morning staples.

“Moncton is one of Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing and most vibrant communities, making it an exciting location for our continued expansion,” said Ron Cecillon, President and Chief Operating Officer, Denny’s Canada, Bar One and UK & Ireland Restaurant Group. “We are thrilled to bring the Denny’s brand to Moncton and provide local residents and visitors with a welcoming place to enjoy great food, exceptional value and memorable dining experiences. This opening reflects our ongoing commitment to growing across New Brunswick and Eastern Canada.”

As a major hub for business, tourism and transportation in New Brunswick, Moncton offers an ideal location for Denny’s newest diner. Conveniently situated just off the Trans-Canada Highway, the diner is well-positioned to serve local residents, travellers and families alike.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with Fens Market Group as they expand their presence in New Brunswick,” said Juan J. Lopez, Franchise Business Development Manager for Eastern Canada. “The opening of Denny’s Moncton demonstrates the strength of the brand and the growing demand for high-quality dining options throughout the region. We look forward to welcoming guests through our doors and becoming part of the Moncton community.”

In addition to its extensive menu and all-day breakfast offerings, the Moncton diner will participate in Denny's Canada’s ongoing guest-favourite weekly dinner promotions, including Kids Eat Free Tuesdays and Sundays, Family Night Wednesdays and 55+ Thursdays. These offers reflect Denny's continued commitment to delivering great value for families and communities across Canada. For more details on these offers, please visit: dennys.ca.

Bel Group Canadais entering a new phase of growth in the Out of Home channel, with a renewed strategy designed to accelerate its ambitions and ensure its portfolio of ideal healthy snacks reaches consumers wherever they are. As part of this evolution, Bel Group Canada is consolidating its foodservice and convenience distribution through one exclusive strategic partner: Dot Foods Canada.

This new approach will help make Bel’s flagship brands more widely available for foodservice operators, convenience outlets and other Out of Home partners across the country. Bel’s Out of Home business is focused on two complementary streams: culinary solutions, led by brands such as Boursin and Kiri, and healthy snacking, with products including Babybel, The Laughing Cow and GoGo squeeZ. Through this strengthened model, Bel aims to build Out of Home into a more significant growth driver, with the ambition for the segment to eventually represent approximately 10% of the company’s overall sales.

This strategic shift follows the appointment of Jeff Tetzlaff as Senior Director, Out of Home – Strategies and Planning at Bel Group Canada. In this role, Jeff will play an important part in supporting Bel Group Canada’s continued growth and strengthening its presence in the Out of Home channel. Joining Jeff is Stephanie Aiello, National Non-Commercial Foodservice Manager, who will be responsible for overseeing clients across diverse foodservice channels, such as healthcare, educational institutions, retirement homes, and other non-commercial sectors within the Canadian market. For more information, please visit belfoodservice.ca.

Richmond, B.C. (July 23, 2026) — With many employers hiring seasonal staff during the summer months, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers that young and new workers remain at higher risk of workplace injury during their first months on the job.

In 2025, WorkSafeBC accepted more than 7,000 claims from young workers who were injured on the job in B.C. Between 2021 and 2025, 18 young workers lost their lives due to workplace incidents.

WorkSafeBC's research has consistently shown that while young workers value safety and want to do a good job, many hesitate to speak up about unsafe work. New research from WorkSafeBC identifies why: the barrier is often less about recognizing hazards and more about feeling confident and able to raise concerns in the moment, particularly when workers are concerned about job security or how they will be perceived.

“Young workers often recognize when something isn’t right, but that doesn’t always mean they feel comfortable saying so,” says Todd McDonald, Head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC. “Young workers focus on making a good impression, which can make it harder to ask questions, raise concerns, or refuse unsafe work. Creating a workplace culture where questions are welcomed and concerns are taken seriously supports young workers and is critical to preventing injuries.”

Every worker has the right to know about workplace hazards, participate in health and safety, and refuse unsafe work, Effective risk management depends on workers being encouraged to identify hazards, assess risks, and help develop controls.

WorkSafeBC has launched a new campaign, Before You Ask a Bot, Ask Your Boss, to encourage young workers to speak with a supervisor before starting an unfamiliar or potentially unsafe task. Informed by research showing many young workers turn to AI tools and chatbots for answers, the campaign reinforces that workplace safety questions should be directed to a supervisor who understands the specific job and its risks. It also reminds employers that creating a workplace where questions are encouraged and concerns are welcomed is a shared responsibility that helps prevent injuries.

Employer responsibilities

Under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, employers must ensure all workers, including young and new workers, receive job site orientation and role-specific training before they begin work. Employers must also provide ongoing supervision to ensure workers can perform their jobs safely and effectively. Training should reflect the tasks and hazards of the role and be reinforced over time.

“Young workers bring different levels of experience and familiarity with workplace hazards. Employers should tailor orientation, training, and supervision to the individual worker rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, which can leave gaps that increase risk,” says McDonald.

Young workers who feel their concerns haven’t been addressed can contact WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Information Line at 1‑888‑621‑7233 to speak confidentially with a prevention officer.

Resources

Worksafebc.com offers a range of free resources to help young workers, parents, and employers build strong safety habits, including online tools, orientation checklists, and classroom-ready materials.

• Young & new workers
• Student WorkSafe
• Getting a Job? Ask Questions About Safety
• Support for employers: Training and orientation for young and new workers
• “Before you ask a bot, ask your boss” campaign