Kelly Sayko’s passion for food retail is contagious, and we are thrilled to see the industry taking notice. As Marketing Manager for Hillphoenix, she brings deep industry expertise and an unwavering commitment to making an impact for our customers. That’s why she has been recognized as a 2026 Champion of Change by IDDBA and Supermarket News. Read some of Kelly’s [...]
In commercial and industrial refrigeration, reliability is essential. Downtime costs add up quickly, from disrupted operations to spoiled products. Startup is the moment when any overlooked issue becomes immediately visible. For a seamless startup experience, each component of your refrigeration system or refrigerated display case must work in harmony, from wiring and sensors to valves and controllers. Loose connections, miswired [...]
Today more than ever, shoppers are eating dinner at home. A whopping 4 out of 5 people prepare dinner at home at least 4 nights a week, and more than 1 in 4 prepare dinner at home every night, according to the latest The Power of Foodservice at Retail Report. With more shoppers eating at home, meal planning is on [...]
Experienced food retailers know how much merchandising impacts shopper behavior. In the deli department, this is especially true. The latest Power of Foodservice at Retail Report reveals that 61% of shoppers learn about deli-prepared offerings just by walking through the store. That’s great news for food retailers looking to increase deli sales, because it means your shoppers are on the [...]
More shoppers are turning to retail foodservice, according to the latest The Power of Foodservice at Retail Report. Department, dollar and unit performance all increased for prepared foods and deli foodservice over the last year. But there’s still a gap between what shoppers are looking for and what they find. Half of shoppers report that their store’s prepared food is [...]
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 4, 2026 – Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail and Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a pioneer in designing environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems, today announced the launch of the Next Generation Flex Mini. This high-performance CO₂ transcritical system provides a versatile, future-proof refrigeration solution designed for food retail and industrial applications.
CONYERS, GA – Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail, a pioneer in sustainable refrigeration solutions and a steadfast advocate for the frozen food industry, is proud to announce its featured participation at the upcoming AFFI-CON conference on February 22, 2026. Building on years of active partnership with the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), Hillphoenix will take the stage for the [...]
Looking for inspired holiday display ideas that will really make an impact? The merchandising experts at Hillphoenix are here to help you take the everyday and turn it into something spectacular. Creating dynamic, attention-grabbing destinations in your store is key to drawing in shoppers, providing a memorable experience and driving those all-important repeat visits. The good news is, you can [...]
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Dover Food Retail, a part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and refrigerated display cases, announced that it will invest over $20 million to expand its Virginia operations by relocating its Anthony® brand manufacturing from Sylmar, CA, to its Virginia campus, which is projected to create more than [...]
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that several of its operating companies will present a broad range of innovative solutions at the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores Trade Show ("NACS Show") and Petroleum Equipment Institute Convention ("PEI Convention") – the premier convenience-store and retail-fueling industry event in the United States – from October 14-17, 2025, in Chicago, [...]
