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In its latest meeting, EFCEM's Working Group 3 (WG3) brought together industry members to focus on increasing compliance with safety standards for drinking water, food contact materials (FCMs), and plastics, as well as on sustainability efforts amid myriad regulatory updates, reports Lauren Hurrell

EFCEM member profile with André-Pierre Doucet, executive director, Synetam

Working Groups overview and key dates

India and the EU have established a landmark trade deal, but is the commercial kitchen sector ready to realize the benefits? Lauren Hurrell reports

Several of EFCEM's latest Working Group (WG) meetings highlighted the need for tighter scope definitions for manufacturers to comply with regulatory updates, reports Lauren Hurrell

Iain Munro , who retires at the end of 2025, reflects on his role as Secretary General of EFCEM, and predicts a bright future for the Federation – and the foodservice equipment sector

January 2026 will see Joakim Granfors become the new Secretary General of EFCEM, as Iain Munro retires. Granfors discusses the future of the Federation and elevating commercial equipment standards across the continent with Michael Jones

Industry stalwart Joakim Granfors, previously a Vice President of EFCEM, will take over as Secretary General in the New Year

Discussing topics from tariffs to long-term foodservice equipment trends , Martin Ubl , president of EFCEM , spoke with Michael Jones on the FCSI booth at

The world's leading showcase for foodservice innovation returns October 17–21, 2025, at Fiera Milano in Rho, Italy. Join global manufacturers, consultants, and operators as they unveil cutting-edge technologies, exchange ideas, and shape the future of hospitality.

EFCEM membership connects you with Europe's foodservice equipment leaders. As a member, you'll gain influence, insights, and opportunities to shape the future of our sector.

Taking the pulse of the German and UK National Associations of Producers (NAP) members of EFCEM, and with input from the Federation's president Martin Ubl, Sam Noble explores the short-and long-term impact of US tariffs on the European equipment sector

On 7 August 2025, new US tariffs on European goods came into effect. This development carries major implications for the commercial kitchen equipment manufacturing sector. In this Q&A, EFCEM President Martin Ubl shares his first thoughts on how the tariffs are already being felt, what the sector should expect in the short and long term, and where opportunities may also lie.

EFCEM's General Assembly meeting in London last week brought together the leading voices of Europe's foodservice equipment manufacturing sector for two days of in-depth discussion, strategic planning and renewed cooperation, reports Sam Noble

EFCEM member profile with Christer Askerot, chair of BFS