Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from March 2002

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from March 2002

Food safety: everybody's business. (editor's perspective).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Over the years as we've researched and prepared our annual Food Safety issues, the thought has sometimes occurred that perhaps this topic was too tangential and even moralistic to warrant coverage in a magazine such as FE&S. Couldn't it be...

Food safety questions at Chicago schools. (news & events).(Sodexho and Compass Group USA Div.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Sodexho USA and Compass Group's North American division have come under fire regarding their handling of food safety practices in the Chicago Public School District, according to an article published by the Chicago Tribune in December. Though...

FE&S names Young Lion Award winners. (news & events).(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... FE&S is proud to announce the 2002 Young Lion Award winners for dealer, consultant, manufacturers' rep and service agent. Each year FE&S recognizes Young Lions for their achievements and contributions as rising stars of the E&S industry. *...

FEDA Univ. releases new course. (news & events).(Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association, Chicago, has announced the addition of a third course to its online university curriculum. According to FEDA, the third course, "Profit Management for Dealers," is designed to raise...

FE&S announces Facility Design of the Year. (news & events).(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine and Restaurant Medure)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Restaurant Medure, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., was named our Facility Design Project of the Year by a panel of judges on Feb. 8. The judges evaluated projects from all 12 facility design projects that were featured in FE&S during 2001. ...

New UL mark for gas-fired equipment. (news & events).(Underwriter Laboratories Inc. certification)
March 1, 2002... Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Atlantic City, N.J., has launched a new certification for gas-fired equipment that assures consumers, distributors and regulatory authorities that such equipment that has met or exceeded its standards has been...

Conference openings still available. (news & events).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Don't forget to register for Foodservice Equipment & Supplies' inaugural State of the Equipment and Supplies Industry Conference. The conference, which will be co-presented with Technomic Inc., is themed "Strategies for a Competitive...

TurboChef files arbitration claim against Maytag. (news & events).(Turbochef Technologies Inc. and Maytag Corp.'s intellectual property suit)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... TurboChef Technologies, Dallas, filed an amended complaint against Maytag Corp., Newton, Iowa, on Jan. 22 for damages in excess of $300 million. However, Maytag is disputing the claim. The complaint, which will be arbitrated in Dallas,...

IFMA announces Silver Plate winners. (news & events).(International Foodservice Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, Chicago, has announced its 2002 Silver Plate Award winners. The winners include: * Independent Restaurants: Jeffrey Dunham, chef-owner of The Grove Grill, Memphis, Tenn. * Chain,...

MAFSI announces 2002 officers, awards. (news & events).(Manufacturers' Agents for the Foodservice Industry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Manufacturers' Agents for the Foodservice Industry, Atlanta, announced its new officers during its January 2002 Marketing Conference and Sales Managers Forum in San Diego. Each new officer will serve a one-year term. Neville Jeens,...

Zero Zone acquires Systematic's assets. (news & events).(Zero Zone Inc. and Systematic Refrigeration)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Frozen food and refrigerated display case manufacturer Zero Zone, North Prairie, Wis., has acquired the assets of Systematic Refrigeration, Ramsey, Minn. The new organization is called Zero Zone Refrigeration and is a wholly owned...

Romer forms new equipment company. (news & events).(Dennis Romer and Triton Food Equipment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Dennis Romer has announced the formation of Triton Food Equipment, Franklin, Tenn., as the exclusive equipment supplier, representative and distributor for the Edy's and Dreyer's Grand Soft System. Romer has worked in the foodservice...

Libbey restructures buyout agreement. (news & events).(acquisition of Anchor Hocking business)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Libbey Inc., Toledo, Ohio, and Newell Rubbermaid, Freeport, Ill., have signed a revised purchase agreement concerning Libbey's acquisition of Newell's Anchor Hocking consumer and specialty glass business. The new version does not include...

NESA honors members. (news & events).(Nugget Equipment and Supply Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Nugget Equipment and Supply Association, Stockton, Calif., honored outstanding members and suppliers during its annual meeting held in mid-January. The awards are as follows. * Overall NESA Supplier of the Year -- Frymaster, L.L.C.,...

NSF reorganizes business units. (news & events).(NSF International)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... NSF International, Ann Arbor, Mich., recently announced a new strategic business alignment. The company has refocused its operations to correspond directly with its two major markets: food and water. NSF is bundling all of its services,...

Carlson to sell Emerging Brands division. (news & events).(Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Chefs and general managers at Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, Dallas, recently were told that the company is selling its Emerging Brands division, according to the Jan. 24 edition of the Dallas Morning News. This division consists of 21...

Correction.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Walter Staib, president of Concepts By Staib, Philadelphia, was inadvertently omitted from the January 2002 lead news story on the Chattanoogan executive conference center. He was in fact the designer of the menus and tabletops and assisted...

Where the money goes. (Opinion).
March 1, 2002... There are a number of misconceptions channel partners have about each other that, if cleared up, would improve their understanding and ability to function effectively. One is the perception, held primarily by manufacturers that I have dealt...

Why we do business together. (operator's opinion).(Old Spaghetti Factory)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Every day across the country, The Old Spaghetti Factory serves thousands of customers who visit our restaurants. They come to us with different expectations. Some customers visit for the food, some come for the service and hospitality, and some...

Food safety E&S update 2002: here's our annual roundup of some of the most important new equipment and supplies that have recently come onto the market with the goal of helping end-users preserve food safety in their operations.
March 1, 2002... For many years, Americans have taken comfort in the relative safety of the nation's food supply. However, we are all now aware of the many changes that have occurred since Sept. 11 in the ways we do business. As the threat of bio-terrorism has...

Teaching food safety in culinary schools: with food safety issues prominent on operators' radar, FE&S researched how four American culinary-education institutions are mentoring future chefs and other apprentice industry professionals via ServSafe certification and additional food safety-related training programs.(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2002... There are currently around 2,000 students enrolled in The Food and Beverage Management department of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada/Las Vegas, with around 150 students specializing in Culinary...

Improving food safety by design: project vs. process: helping operators attain high participation in staff-hygiene programs and lower their risk of foodborne illness incidents requires good design planning and applications of food safety-supporting equipment and supplies.
March 1, 2002... Virtually all foodservice operators care about staff hygiene and have taken steps to improve employees' compliance with accepted guidelines. Many who have "tried everything" to enhance staff practices without notable success are often trapped...

Sprint World Headquarters EuroCafe: nearly 85% of the equipment and supplies used by Aramark staff to prepare a versatile, European-style program at Sprint World Headquarters Building #5 is in full view of customers.(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... Sprint World Headquarters EuroCafe: nearly 85% of the equipment and supplies used by Aramark staff to prepare a versatile, European-style program at Sprint World Headquarters Building #5 is in full view of customers. As one of several distinct...

Scott Morrical: The Boelter Cos., Madison, Wis. (DSR of the month).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Consistency. Think it's just a word? If so, it's a word that was worth $2.8 million last year to Scott Morrical, a district sales representative for The Boelter Cos. in Madison, Wis. Morrical has been named FE&S' DSR of the Month for March...

Big Boy creates new catering company. (chain report).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Big Boy Restaurants International, Warren, Mich., recently announced it is launching Eventful Services, a concession and catering service company. This new company will be a sports, entertainment and foodservice division of Big Boy Restaurants...

Cook-chill offers powerful production: cook-chill production may seem to be a complex undertaking, yet main equipment pieces can occupy just 500-sq.-ft. of space while still producing thousands of meals. FE&S spoke to four operators about how their cook-chill equipment has been laid out to ensure maximum productivity. (Cook-Chill).(Foodservice Equipment and Supplies magazine)
March 1, 2002... Today, cook-chill production can be used in almost any foodservice operation, but such systems have traditionally shined in higher-volume facilities. Capable of pumping out thousands of meals each day, cook-chill equipment allows operators to...

Rankin-Delux Inc. (product marketplace).
March 1, 2002... Rankin-Delux Inc. According to the maker, the gas-powered Turbo-Broiler[TM] with Smoker from Rankin makes foods, including beef, seafood, poultry and the like, taste like they were prepared over a wood-fired grill. The unit comes equipped with...

Daydots International. (product marketplace).
March 1, 2002... Daydots International Designed to help make work environments safer, the Deluxe Burn Kit from Daydots contains two pairs of gloves, two rolls of 1" Sterikool Burn Aid wrap, two packs of conforming bandage, three rolls of 3" Sterikool Burn Aid...

Berner International Corp. (product marketplace).
March 1, 2002... Berner International Corp. The Artic Seal swinging door from Berner is designed so hardware and panels move on an even plane, allowing a main cooler or freezer door to be closed without interference. According to the maker, the door opens with...

Cleveland Range Inc. (product marketplace).
March 1, 2002... Cleveland Range Inc. The Gemini[R] 10 convection steamer from Cleveland Range offers two independent cooking compartments, each with its own power generator, ignition system and water level controls. Each compartment is designed to accommodate...

Component Hardware Group. (product marketplace).
March 1, 2002... Component Hardware Group Encore[TM] Quik-Fil[TM] 3/4" IPS high-volume faucets from Component Hardware are designed for use in steam kettles and power pot-washing sinks. According to the maker, the units' O-rings are self-lubricating and help...

Hobart Corp. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Hobart Corp. According to the maker, Hobart's Ameriscale[TM] is suitable for portion control. The unit is designed to perform weight/price calculations automatically, using its price look-up number (PLU) feature to get the correct price and...

Everpure. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Everpure Offering cleaning and deliming capabilities, the Kleensteam[R] filter system from Everpure is designed to aid in the maintenance and operation of most boiler base and countertop steamers. According to the maker, the system not only...

Univex Corp. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Univex Corp. From paper-thin deli and cheese slices to 1 3/16" steaks, the MAX[R] 9512 slicer from Univex features a heavy-duty carriage and multi-position meat holder that's designed to accommodate a range of product sizes. The unit comes...

Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. (product marketplace).
March 1, 2002... Admiral Craft Equipment Corp. Designed to help maximize HACCP programs, Adcraft's new one-piece utility tongs feature color-coded handles for easier identification. According to the maker, the stainless-steel tongs help reduce the risk of...

InterMetro Industries Corp. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... InterMetro Industries Corp. Designed to keep moist foods moist and crisp foods crisp, InterMetro's insulated holding cabinet features the company's FlavorLock[TM] technology. According to the maker, the unit's water reservoir easily removes for...

Master-Bilt. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Master-Bilt The CCR series of upright solid-door reach-in refrigerators/freezers from Master-Bilt is designed with rounded corners for an elegant look. According to the maker, the units' doors are self-closing with a stop function, and feature...

Cooper Instrument Corp. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Cooper Instrument Corp. The Model 9339 accessory pouch from Cooper is designed to keep a variety of instruments or probes close at hand while on the job. Constructed of durable nylon, the soft pouch/carry features a Velcro flap that secures the...

Lincoln Foodservice Products. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Lincoln Foodservice Products An extension of the Impinger line, Lincoln's X2 dual conveyor ovens (formerly the E-Flow line) feature the company's patented air delivery system that employs two independent belts in one baking chamber. According...

The Vollrath Co., L.L.C. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Vollrath Co., L.L.C. Designed with efficiency in mind, the Affordable Portable[TM] series from Vollrath offers a choice of seven color design options, and features seamless one-piece work surfaces that, according to the maker, clean up in...

Intedge Industries Inc. (product marketplace).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Available in a choice of three models, the Titan vertical mixer from Intedge is designed for all mixing needs. The gear-driven unit features a lifetime-lubricated transmission to help reduce maintenance and simplify startups. A magnetic motor...

Cambro Mfg. Co. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The new SlidingLid[TM] ice caddies from Cambro are NSF-listed and, according to the maker, can store, transport and serve ice safely -- indoors or outdoors. Features include recessed drain faucets and a sliding lid with no metal latches or...

Prince Castle Worldwide. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... According to the maker, the 428-B series of radiant conveyor toasters from Prince Castle is suitable for preparing breakfast or sandwich toast, English muffins and bagels. Offering two- and three-slice models, the units are designed with...

Vulcan-Hart Co. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The ScaleBlocker[TM] filtration system is designed to reduce lime and corrosive materials in water and prevent scale buildup on boiler shells, heating elements or valves. According to the maker, the system is both economical and easy to use,...

Hamilton Beach Commercial. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed for use in hotel rooms, Hamilton Beach's line of four-cup coffeemakers offers a one-hour automatic shutoff, wide-mouth drip-free carafe and swing-out removable filter basket. Units are available with a pause 'n serve feature in black...

Dynamic International. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... According to the maker, Dynamic's manual food cutter, Model CF2000, can cut and slice a variety of foods that includes cheese, bread, pies, pizza and vegetables. Designed with a lever system for ease of operation, both the unit's blade and base...

Server Products. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The new Server Supreme[TM] stainless-steel food warmer is designed with a low-water indicator light that allows water-level checks. With interchangeable pans and optional insets, the unit features an easy-to-see power signal light for enhanced...

Villeroy & Boch. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Utilizing four corners and gently curving lines, Villeroy & Boch's new dinnerware collection, HotWave, is designed to "reshape" dining. Crafted of the maker's white porcelain, the dinnerware is offered in a variety of geometric shapes --...

Merco/Savory Inc. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The Model FFHS-27 fried-food holding station from Merco is designed to circulate hot air over and through fried foods, helping to control moisture and maintain serving temperature. According to the maker, the factory-set, internal solid-state...

McCall Refrigeration. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed to hold food at - 10 [degrees] F., McCall's new freezer is available in a choice of two models: a wide-body, one-section cabinet that measures 33 1/4" wide; and a two-section, standard-size cabinet measuring 55" wide. Features include...

Update International. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... According to the maker, Val-U-Air[TM] servers from Update are offered in a choice of two models and are designed with durability in mind. With a capacity of 2.2 liters, the units feature a removable lid, fold-down lever, swivel base and a...

Tomlinson Industries. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Marston solid-oak high chairs from Tomlinson are designed with mortise and tenon construction, and radius edges and corners. According to the maker, the stackable chairs are available in a variety of finishes, have furniture slides and feature...

Fisher Mfg. Co. Inc. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... According to the maker, Fisher's concentric faucet design allows removal, repair or replacement of a company faucet from the front of a backsplash plate, not the back. The design centers on an adapter flange and 1/2" connector base that only...

Eagle Group. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed with food safety in mind, Eagle's hand sinks incorporate a self-contained hot water heater that, according to the maker, provides end-users with instant access to hot water. UL-listed, the heater includes an insulated tank with a 2...

Groen, A Dover Industries Co. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... According to the maker, Groen's PureSteem water treatment system can prevent scale buildup in steam generators or boilers, allowing the deposits to drain out when the generator or boiler is shut off. In addition, PureSteem is designed with a...

Curtron Products. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Strip doors from Curtron are designed to keep a temperature-controlled environment clean and contaminate-free. According to the maker, the units comply with FDA and USDA regulations and are available in a choice of three models....

San Aire Industries Inc. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Power Dry[TM] from San Aire is designed to dry dish/trayware and pots and pans, leaving kitchenware cool to the touch. According to the maker, the unit reduces spotting and streaking, improves sanitation and lowers labor and inventory costs....

A la Cart (not pictured). (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Suited for retherming meals for the healthcare market, A la Cart's System II features the maker's Central Monitoring Control System (CMCS) that's designed to allow end-users to program, diagnose, monitor and control unit functions, in remote...

American Metalcraft. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Plate covers from American Metalcraft are designed not to chip, crack, flake, burn or melt, are heat-retaining, odor-resistant and feature a finish that can stand up to years of service. In addition, knobs, cross bars and finger holes are...

Posi-Set. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed to ensure that mobile cooking equipment is replaced in the proper location after removal for cleaning, Posi-Set brackets can be installed on the floor beneath the rear casters of equipment located under an exhaust hood. According to...

Continental Refrigerator. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Offered in sizes as small as 18" wide to as large as 85 1/2" wide, Continental's Designer line of reach-ins comes standard with stainless-steel legs, a hinge-activated light, locking stainless-steel door and a digital thermometer. Half-doors,...

Globe Food Equipment Co. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... According to the maker, the Chefmate[TM] series of economy mixers from Globe features a welded steel frame for strength and durability. The units are offered in 20-qt. bench top, 20-qt. floor, 30-qt., 40-qt. and 60-qt. models....

Melsur Corp. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Designed for use with most table bases, Melsur's high-performance tabletops are fabricated using reprocessed wood flour mixed with melamine resin, which is then heated in molds under high pressure for durability. Units offer one-piece...

Henny Penny Corp. (product marketplace).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The Model HHC-990 holding cabinet from Henny Penny's SmartHold series is designed to enable end-users to generate any humidity level in between 10% and 90%, to adjust a level in 1% increments and to maintain a level automatically throughout the...

Send in the clowns. (parting shot).(personal thoughts on effect of 911 on every day life and economic situation)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Positive attitude. That's what we, as leaders in our businesses, need to maintain. Yet, who among us can say it's been easy in the aftermath of Sept. 11, especially since our nation and our industry were already in a recession. The phrase,...