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ECL Unveils ReadyDose Cleaning Program for Southeast Asian Restaurants

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Key Takeaways

  • Ecolab launched ReadyDose, a tablet-based cleaner aimed at Southeast Asia's foodservice sector.
  • Ecolab designed ReadyDose to improve hygiene, ease staff use, and reduce packaging waste.
  • Ecolab's ReadyDose includes cleaners for surfaces, floors, cookware, and beverage equipment.

Ecolab (ECL - Free Report) recently launched an innovative cleaning solution, Ecolab ReadyDose, specifically designed for food service establishments of all sizes and operational complexity. ReadyDose simplifies kitchen hygiene with precise, pre-dosed concentrated cleaning formulas. The product was unveiled at the SIGEP and Restaurant Asia exhibition held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, a key B2B platform for leading service providers and suppliers in the foodservice industry.

ReadyDose combines Ecolab’s expertise in food safety with a compact, user-friendly design that minimizes product waste and improves staff compliance through intuitive use. The program is aimed at enhancing hygiene standards while also reducing the environmental impact of traditional cleaning systems. With this launch, Ecolab reinforces its commitment to helping restaurants and cafes across Southeast Asia maintain high cleanliness standards efficiently and sustainably, while navigating labor constraints and rising operational costs.  

Likely Trend of ECL Stock Following the News

Following the announcement, the company's shares traded flat until yesterday’s closing. Shares have gained 14.7% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry’s 4.3% growth. The S&P 500 has gained 6.6% in the same time frame.

The ReadyDose launch is a smart move for Ecolab’s long-term growth, especially in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing foodservice market. It tackles real challenges like staff shortages, rising costs, and strict hygiene standards with a simple, scalable solution. By making cleaning easier and more consistent for restaurants of all sizes, Ecolab can deepen customer loyalty, boost recurring sales from refills, and expand its presence in a region that’s becoming increasingly important to its global strategy.

ECL currently has a market capitalization of $76.23 billion. In the last four reported quarters, ECL surpassed Zacks Consensus Estimate three times and met once, delivering an average earnings surprise of 5.85%.

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More on ECL's ReadyDose Cleaning Program

The ReadyDose Cleaning Program is a tablet-based solution designed to simplify and standardize cleaning routines in foodservice operations. It features fast-dissolving, non-phosphate tablets that support sustainability efforts by minimizing packaging waste and conserving resources. The product line includes options for a range of applications, including a Specialty Beverage Cleaner formulated for use on tea and coffee equipment. ReadyDose is compatible with commercial machines such as the CafeMatic from Boncafe International.

Details on the ReadyDose Product Lineup

The ReadyDose program includes a range of tablet-based cleaning products designed to handle different parts of day-to-day restaurant operations. The Multi-Purpose Cleaner is made for surfaces like glass and tile, while the Presoak helps remove tough grime from flatware before dishwashing.

The Delimer targets lime scale and hard water buildup on kitchen equipment and surfaces such as stainless steel, porcelain, and tile. For beverage stations, the Specialty Beverage Cleaner works on tea and coffee equipment.

The Pot & Pan Detergent is intended for handwashing and balances grease removal with skin gentleness. The lineup also includes a Neutral Floor Cleaner that can be used on floors like vinyl and tile as part of routine maintenance.

Favorable Industry Prospects for ECL

Per a report by Grand View Research, the global commercial cleaning products market size was estimated at $121.29 billion in 2023 and is expected to register a CAGR of 7.91% from 2024 to 2030.

The increasing focus on maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in commercial places plays a key role in driving the global demand.

ECL’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks

Currently, ECL carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS - Free Report) , Cencora, Inc. (COR - Free Report) and Integer Holdings Corporation (ITGR - Free Report) .

Hims & Hers, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 36.5%. HIMS’ earnings surpassed estimates in two of the trailing four quarters, missed once and met in the other, the average surprise being 19.6%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Hims & Hers’ shares have surged 99.2% compared with the industry’s 37.1% growth in the past year.

Cencora, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 12.8%. COR’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 6%.

Cencora’s shares have rallied 23.9% against the industry’s 16.9% decline in the past year.

Integer Holdings, carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 at present, has an estimated long-term growth rate of 18.4%. ITGR’s earnings surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, the average surprise being 2.8%.

Integer Holdings’ shares have gained 4.9% against the industry’s 13% decline in the past year.

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