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ScanBox and Worldchefs Renew Global Partnership

ScanBox and the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) have renewed their global partnership, strengthening their commitment to equipping culinary professionals with innovative food transport, heating and cooling solutions.

  • ScanBox, the market leader in food holding equipment, continues as a Global Partner of Worldchefs, supporting professional chefs with cutting-edge food transport and holding solutions.
  • ScanBox continues as an Official Partner of the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Final, enhancing competition conditions with state-of-the-art food holding technology.
  • ScanBox is confirmed as an Official Partner of the Worldchefs Congress in Wales 2026 and Paris 2028.

Paris, 5 March 2025 – Worldchefs (The World Association of Chefs’ Societies) has announced a renewed partnership with ScanBox, a market leader in sustainable food logistics solutions. The continued collaboration is based on a mutual commitment providing chefs worldwide with more efficient food logistics, improved working conditions, and the tools they need to deliver remarkable dining experiences.

ScanBox has 30 years of experience in developing insulated food transport and holding equipment with a focus on ergonomics, safety and ease of operation for customer satisfaction.  All products are developed and built in their factory in Olofström, Sweden. In 2024, ScanBox was recognized as one of Sweden’s fastest-growing companies, earning the DI Gasell Award from Dagens Industri.

Operating worldwide, their unique food holding and transportation carts are used by thousands of chefs around the globe and across a range of industries. With more than 1,300 customers and a presence in over 60 markets, ScanBox delivers reliable food logistic solutions to professional kitchens worldwide.

Food service simplified

ScanBox simplifies food logistics in professional kitchens with the market’s widest range of food transport trolleys for cold and hot holding. ScanBox products provide the flexibility to combine exactly the functions culinary professionals need, all in one box. Innovative design and construction provide numerous advantages compared to traditional cooling and heating boxes, with logistical challenges in mind to ensure stability and ease in demanding work environments.

ScanBox’s new product selector helps foodservice professionals find the solution for their unique needs, whether it’s for keeping food warm, cold, or neutrally stored.

Enhancing Culinary Competitions with ScanBox Solutions

As an Official Partner of Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge, ScanBox will continue to provide high-performance insulated food transport carts, ensuring that top culinary competitors have the best tools to optimize their performance. The Global Chefs Challenge brings together top chefs representing countries from around the world , and ScanBox’s innovative solutions will contribute to the highest standards for competition conditions.

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with ScanBox. Scanbox has now been with us many years and their devotion to our competitions is a great partnership between our association and their company,” says Andy Cuthbert, President of Worldchefs. “With ScanBox’s expertise, our chefs will have access to the best food holding solutions, enabling them to perform at their highest level.”

Strengthening Presence at Worldchefs Congress

ScanBox will also continue as an Official Partner of the Worldchefs Congress in Wales 2026 and Paris 2028, showcasing its latest advancements in food holding technology. The biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo brings together industry leaders, chefs, and innovators, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the global culinary community.

“Our renewed partnership with Worldchefs is an exciting opportunity for ScanBox,” says Johan Olsson, Global Sales Director at ScanBox. “We are proud to support professional chefs by providing smart, efficient, and ergonomic food holding solutions. Being part of Worldchefs’ events allows us to engage with the global culinary community and continue developing innovations tailored to their needs.”

Bringing Your Food with Care

At ScanBox, sustainability is an integrated part of business. ScanBox products and solutions are designed to support more sustainable food logistics by creating efficient and optimized workflows that reduce food waste and energy consumption. 

In the global commercial kitchen industry, where working conditions are often demanding and stressful, ScanBox food logistics solutions contribute to improved working conditions. By creating more balanced and efficient workflows, they hope to support both social and economic sustainability in the industry.

The continued partnership between ScanBox and Worldchefs reaffirms a shared dedication to equipping culinary professionals with the tools they need to excel. As ScanBox continues to set new standards for food holding technology, Worldchefs remains committed to fostering excellence, sustainability, and innovation within the industry.


About ScanBox

ScanBox offers food transport, heating & cooling solutions that are utilized in kitchens worldwide and across a wide range of industries. ScanBox food transportation boxes ensure the food will retain its quality from preparation through transport to final service.

ScanBox offers the market’s widest range of food transport trolleys for cold and hot holding, with the flexibility to easily combine different functions in one box.

Contributing to reduce food waste and optimize energy consumption

At ScanBox, sustainability is a natural and integrated part of the business. Their products and solutions are designed to support sustainable food logistics by creating efficient and optimized workflows that reduce food waste and energy consumption. 

30 years experience

ScanBox was established in 1992 and has since grown to a global business with more than 1,300 customers and a presence in over 60 markets.

Focus on growth

ScanBox has experienced steady growth, selling over 100,000 units since its inception and was named a Swedish Gasell company in 2024.

Learn more about ScanBox here.

About Worldchefs

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a federation made up of 110 national chef associations. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries years of history since its founding in 1928 at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier.

Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large.

Worldchefs is dedicated to raising culinary standards and social awareness through these core focus areas:

  • Education – Worldchefs offers support for education and professional development through the landmark Worldchefs Academy online training program, a diverse network of Worldchefs Education Partners and curriculum, and the world’s first Global Culinary Certification recognizing on-the-job skillsin hospitality;
  • Networking – Worldchefs connects culinary professionals around the world through their online community platform and provides a gateway for industry networking opportunities through endorsed events and the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo;
  • Competition – Worldchefs sets global standards for competition rules, provides Competition Seminars and assurance of Worldchefs Certified Judges, and operates the prestigious Global Chefs Challenge;
  • Humanitarianism & Sustainability – Worldchefs Feed the Planet and World Chefs Without Borders programs relieve food poverty, deliver crisis support, and promote sustainability across the globe.

Visit www.worldchefs.org to learn more.

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Olivia Ruszczyk [email protected]

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Trends and Predictions: The Evolution of Fine Dining and the Art of Tableware

As diners increasingly seek experiences that transcend the ordinary, chefs are embracing more original and less conventional approaches to the mise en place, like using unconventional plating techniques, edible art or creating multi-sensory, personalized, dishes. This shift towards innovation in tableware is not merely a superficial change but rather an integral part of the dining experience, where the vessel becomes as important as the food it holds.

Minimalist and Organic Designs

The aesthetic trends for the tableware leans towards minimalist and organic designs. These styles reflect a desire for more relaxed, casual dining experiences, even in fine dining and luxury settings. The traditional plates that have long dominated dining tables are gradually being replaced by more avant-garde shapes, offering a canvas for creativity that allows each dish to be showcased as a unique work of art. Brands like Le Coq Porcelaine, whose collections are not only renowned for their quality but also for their ability to complement the chef’s vision, offer an array of distinctive shapes and designs, providing unique pieces that stand out in both casual and high-end environments, ensuring that the dining experience is not only a celebration of taste but also a feast for the eyes and the senses.

Functionality and Versatility

With the ongoing demand for multifunctional items, tableware that serves multiple purposes—such as pieces that can be used for different dishes than the ones they are originally made for—will see increased popularity. The finest establishments are turning to brands that understand the nuances of this new direction, seeking out pieces that blend form and function with aesthetic appeal. 

Sustainability and Nature

As sustainability becomes an ever-more pressing concern and more people, especially younger generations, are pushing for change through activism and sustainable living, the future of fine dining is also likely to see a greater focus on eco-conscious practices within the Ho.re.ca sector. This extends from sourcing local ingredients to selecting sustainable tableware. 

Conclusions

The convergence of these trends—innovative mise en place, the use of avant-garde tableware, and a commitment to sustainability—signals a new era in fine dining. Chefs and hospitality professionals are being called upon to rethink every element of the dining experience. As such, the partnership between culinary innovators and brands like Le Coq Porcelaine is set to become even more vital, ensuring that the future of fine dining is as much about visual delight as it is about gastronomic excellence.

As the Global Chefs Challenge unfolds, we invite you to see how the designs inspire and enhance the culinary artistry that will define the generation of great chefs. This year, thanks to the partnership with Q Industries, we will see these culinary visions come to life on none other than Le Coq Porcelaine’s collections. The plates used for the competitions blend the features discussed so far, from the versatility of the double faced texture of the gourmet trays, to the minimalist and organic design of the gourmet plates.

About Le Coq Porcelaine

Le Coq Porcelaine, Frames for Chefs, stands out as the canvas of choice for chefs who desire to align the tableware to their culinary philosophies.

The brand was born in Florence, the artistic epicenter of Italy, and was acquired by ILSA s.r.l. in 2019. From here Le Coq Porcelaine embarked on a new journey to redefine the dining experience through modern tableware for the Ho.Re.Ca. and banqueting industry, by designing the perfect backdrop for each culinary artistic presentation.

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About Q Industries

One-Stop Destination for Integrated Hospitality Solutions With nearly 40 years of experience, Q Industries is dedicated to fulfilling all procurement needs with innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to clients’ business.

Quantum Pro is the flagship product line of Q Industries, crafted with a passion for culinary excellence and designed for long-lasting use. Understanding the challenges that most chefs face in their kitchen endeavors, Quantum Pro was created to make food preparation easier, offering products in five main categories: Pots & Pans, Knives, Kitchen Utensils, Cutting Boards, Food Storage Containers. Developed for Chefs by Chefs.

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