AI-powered appliances, extreme-climate performance and whole-home energy solutions take centre stage as the Chinese giant targets global buyers
The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) opened in Guangzhou on 15 October 2026. Midea Group returned under the theme “Smart Core, Green Home”, presenting a full business matrix that moves well beyond individual appliances toward integrated smart air, energy and water systems for homes and buildings worldwide.
European White Goods Manufacturers Cut Factory Energy Use by 50%
APPLiA’s latest Home Appliance Monitor highlights significant progress in resource efficiency, while raising questions about the future competitiveness of Europe’s appliance industry.
European white goods manufacturers are making measurable progress in reducing the environmental impact of production, with new figures highlighting substantial reductions in factory energy consumption, water use and waste.
Whirlpool Corporation Welcomes Karin Risi
The Whirlpool Corp. board of directors has appointed Karin Risi, a former Vanguard senior executive with more than 30 years of experience in asset and wealth management, effective immediately. Risi will serve on the Finance and Human Resources committees
Xinfei (Frestech) Debuts LIBRA Flagship Refrigerator at 140th Canton Fair
Chinese brand Xinfei (Frestech) strengthens its global white-goods push
The 140th Canton Fair opened on 15 October, marking the event’s 70th anniversary. Amid a strong turnout of international buyers, Xinfei (Frestech) returned to the showfloor with a clear statement of intent: the new LIBRA BCD-602WGQS7C/W French-door flagship refrigerator.
In Memoriam: Dr. Peter Christian 1928–2026
We mourn the passing of Dr. Peter Christian Zinkann on 19 October 2026, aged 98. Long-time managing partner of the Miele Group, he shaped the company for over four decades with technical expertise, innovation, and a deep commitment to quality.
His legacy in premium white goods lives on.
Security Alert: Exposed Refrigeration Controllers Leave Supermarkets at Risk
A cybersecurity firm that previously warned about vulnerabilities in Danfoss refrigeration controllers is urging the industry to strengthen network security after hundreds of French supermarket fridges and freezers were remotely compromised.
Claroty CTO Amir Preminger noted that industrial control systems for refrigeration are often assumed to sit on isolated networks. Research by Claroty’s Team82 found many of these devices were in fact directly exposed to the public internet.
Moulinex Cookeo Simplicity launches
Moulinex has expanded its Cookeo multi-cooker range with the launch of the Cookeo Simplicity, a model designed to simplify everyday cooking through guided recipes, six cooking modes and a 6-litre capacity.
Continue readingPhilips PureProtect Go 500 and Lite 700: Versuni’s New Compact Air Purifiers for Smaller Spaces
Versuni has introduced two new Philips air purifiers designed specifically for compact living: the PureProtect Go 500 and the PureProtect Lite 700.
Continue readingPractical Features and Flexible Cooking for Modern Kitchens
ELBA is putting practicality, performance and installation flexibility at the forefront of its cooker range, offering a combination of features designed to appeal to both appliance retailers and today’s home cooks.
For retailers looking to offer customers a versatile cooking solution, ELBA cookers bring together a choice of fuel types, generous oven capacity and useful cooking functions. With a focus on everyday convenience and straightforward installation, the range offers several features worth highlighting in the showroom.
Miele Professional Highlights the Growing Role of Smart Technology in Commercial Laundry
Connected appliances are giving laundry operators greater visibility of machine performance, energy consumption and operational efficiency.
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