WELBILT SHOWS WHAT THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS LOOKS LIKE AT HOST 2025

Milan, Italy (September 29, 2025)
- What does the professional kitchen of tomorrow look like? Welbilt, world leader in professional kitchen solutions and a proud member of the Ali Group, invites visitors to HOST 2025 to experience it firsthand. Under the theme " Discover what's next in professional kitchens ," the company will showcase its latest product innovations, AI-driven technologies, connected systems, and practical solutions designed for the European foodservice market from 17 to 21 October 2025 at Pavilion 7, Stand M35 N46 - with live demonstrations, intuitive solutions, and relevant applications for every segment of the professional hospitality, caterer and gastronomy industry.

At the core are the key technologies of Foodservice Industry 4.0: artificial intelligence with ConvoSense, digital platforms such as KitchenConnect®, and connected, scalable system solutions that demonstrate how smart technology automates workflows, enhances kitchen operations sustainably, and drives efficiency and profitability.

"Modern technology should support people. At Welbilt, we always approach innovation from the perspective of those working in the kitchen every day facing responsibilities, time pressure, and often limited staff resources. Our solutions are designed not only to be powerful but also intuitive, reliable, and genuinely helpful in daily operations. This is exactly what visitors to HOST 2025 will discover at our stand," explains Pere Taberner, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Welbilt EMEA.

The Welbilt Highlights at HOST 2025
At HOST 2025, Welbilt will demonstrate how Foodservice Industry 4.0 works in practice - with smart appliances, connected platforms, and seamless workflows that adapt to any kitchen type. Highlights include:

Convotherm mini pro - the new compact combi oven with ConvoSense
Compact, powerful, and intuitive: the new mini pro brings state-of-the-art technology into a small footprint, and features ConvoSense, Convotherm's AI-powered technology that automatically detects the food placed in the oven and instantly selects the appropriate cooking program - with no manual input required. That represents a step toward efficiency, safety, consistent quality, and sustainability in everyday kitchen operations. Visitors can also experience the versatile flexx pro models, which offer maximum flexibility for changing requirements and top product quality, and can be seamlessly combined with Convotherm combi ovens.

Merrychef conneX® - New Interior Lining
Perfect for hot snacks and quick service. The new, innovative oven interior lining makes cleaning and maintenance significantly easier.

Lincoln Aperion® - Advanced Conveyor Pizza Oven Technology
High capacities, even cooking results, and automated control. Aperion takes cooking with conveyor ovens to the next level.

KitchenConnect® - Online Cloud Platform for Connected, Data-Driven Kitchen Processes
From monitoring to appliance and data management, KitchenConnect makes complex workflows transparent and controllable - brand-independent and cloud-based.

FitKitchen® Concept - Efficiency Without Specialist Staff
FitKitchen demonstrates how high-quality gastronomy can function even without specialist personnel - ideal for hotels, chains, grab-and-go concepts, and anyone combining speed with quality.

Experience Welbilt Innovation Live at HOST 2025
The Welbilt stand will become a stage during HOST: throughout the exhibition, international kitchen professionals will demonstrate in nonstop live show-cooking sessions how the new Welbilt technologies work in practice. The sessions are designed to be practical and interactive - with real menus, real-world challenges, and tangible solutions that make professional kitchens more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.

Welbilt Brands at HOST 2025
In addition to product highlights, Welbilt will offer a preview of its full brand portfolio - including Frymaster, Merco, Garland, Cleveland, WMaxx, Delfield, and Crystal Tips - all under a comprehensive system approach that combines consulting, technology, and service.

About Welbilt, Inc. Welbilt, Inc. is part of the Ali Group, one of the world's largest providers of foodservice solutions. The company develops and manufactures industry-leading kitchen equipment for top chefs, international restaurant chains, and emerging foodservice businesses - built on deep expertise, close collaboration with users, and decades of experience.

Its portfolio includes award-winning brands such as Cleveland®, Convotherm®, Crystal Tips®, Dean®, Delfield®, Fabristeel®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Harford™, Inducs®, Koldtech®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, McCann's™, Merco®, Merrychef®, Multiplex®, RDI®, SerVend™, SunFire®, U.S. Range™, and WMaxx™. The offering is complemented by service brands including KitchenCare® (service), FitKitchen® (kitchen systems), and KitchenConnect® (cloud-based connectivity).

Welbilt is headquartered in the Tampa Bay area, Florida, USA, and has manufacturing facilities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Products are distributed through a global network of dealers, distributors, buying groups, and manufacturer representatives.

More information: www.welbilt.com

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