Leveraging Fresco’s full-stack KitchenOS solution, the companies across Middleby’s portfolio will partner to deliver connected cooking experiences.
Fresco, a smart kitchen platform for appliance brands, announced a strategic partnership with The Middleby Corporation, a global provider of commercial and residential kitchen equipment and parent company of Middleby Residential.
“Middleby Residential recognizes the limitless potential of the smart kitchen when it comes to simplifying and enhancing everyday cooking experiences,” said Ben Harris, CEO and Co-founder of Fresco. “The Middleby arrival on the Fresco platform and commitment to the future of connected cooking is another signal of the undeniable momentum within the smart kitchen and consumers’ growing appetite for solutions that help them cook better at home. We are excited to showcase the incredible experiences we have developed together at KBIS, starting with the Viking RVL Collection, and look forward to bringing more of the iconic Middleby Residential brands onto the Fresco platform.”
“At Middleby, we are committed to delivering the most advanced, intuitive cooking solutions. Combining the latest technologies with exceptional culinary cooking will greatly benefit our customers as we continue the evolution of our products,” said Tim Fitzgerald, Middleby CEO. Leveraging Fresco’s full-stack KitchenOS solution, the companies will collaborate to deliver connected cooking experiences across the Middleby portfolio of residential brands. Fresco’s smart cooking assistant will be debuted in the new Viking RVL Collection and Fresco-developed Viking app, featured at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) from February 27-29 in Las Vegas.
