Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from May 2009

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from May 2009

2009 Dealer of theYear: Edward Don & Company Leading by Example.(Company overview)
May 1, 2009... By Joseph Carbonara, Editor in Chief People recognize Edward Don & Company for its strong street business, but the family-owned enterprise continues to grow through its many other customer service-focused assets. Edward Don & Company...

Andy Westbrook RW Smith Co., Orange County, Calif.(managing a food services company)
May 1, 2009... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor When Andy Westbrook joined RW Smith Co. almost 30 years ago, he knew that he'd found his calling. "In those days, we worked the floor and customers visited our showroom. It was a cash-and-carry version of...

Let the Games Begin.
May 1, 2009... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Casino foodservice has undergone many changes over the years and is now adapting to the shifting economic conditions. It would be pretty easy to compare casino foodservice to a caterpillar changing...

No Quick Fixes.(food service equipment industry management )(Editorial)
May 1, 2009... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief My new favorite buzzword is stimulus package. People everywhere love tossing about the term as if any form of stimulus is a panacea to all of the challenges the business world -- foodservice equipment...

Lago, Orlando, Fla.
May 1, 2009... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor An open kitchen with a serpentine chef's table, three points of visual fire, organic materials and dramatic lighting creates a Mediterranean feel and entertaining dining experience. Giovanni Acireale...

School Food Equipment Grants Encourage Energy Efficiency, Food Safety and Nutrition.
May 1, 2009... Staff Several items within President Obama's $789 billion economic stimulus package go directly toward child nutrition programs. This includes $100 million in school food equipment grant assistance -- a provision that will benefit the...

FEDA Announces New Board Members, Executive Committee.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association announced that four members have been newly elected and six current members were re-elected to the organization's board of directors. In addition, FEDA announced changes to its...

Middleby Forms National Sales Team, Announces Management Changes.
May 1, 2009... Staff In a move aimed at supporting its major restaurant account customers, foodservice equipment manufacturer Middleby Corp. announced the formation of a national sales structure. Leading this team is former Yum! Brands executive David...

Foodservice People on the Move.
May 1, 2009... Staff - Manitowoc Foodservice named Chris Karssiens vice president, general market sales in the United States. - Scotsman Ice Systems appointed Jim Weaks, VP of sales and marketing. - The new president of the Women's Foodservice...

Chain Newsbites: Church's Chicken Unveils Modular Restaurant.
May 1, 2009... Staff Church's Chicken unveiled its latest store prototype: A modular restaurant built in a factory and hauled to the restaurant site by large flat-bed rigs and cranes. Chain executives said the mobile restaurant concept, introduced to its...

Mon Ami Gabi Reduces Carbon Footprint with Water Filtration.(Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc.'s green building)
May 1, 2009... Willie Neal, Managing Partner Mon Ami Gabi - a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant Reston, Va. This past fall, Lettuce Entertain You, Enterprises (LEYE), opened its fifth Mon Ami Gabi location, this one in Reston, Va. Given today's economy...

Take Your Smart Pills Today.(business management and marketing strategies)
May 1, 2009... Jody Birnbaum, Principal Cater Consult Inc. Buffalo Grove, Ill. Corporate America has many resources and departments that help them manage the various details of their businesses. In contrast, foodservice and hospitality professionals wear...

Alto-Shaam Inc.
May 1, 2009... Staff Cook-and-hold ovens now include a limited lifetime warranty on the heating cable. The warranty covers cables that fail during normal use. www.alto-shaam.com, NRA Booth #1005

Update International.
May 1, 2009... Staff This induction cooker comes with a rear metal guard that protects the power cord and eliminates overheating, according to the maker. The 1800-watt unit features push-button operation and a ceramic top. www.update-international.com,...

Master-Bilt Products, Standex Foodservice Group.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Fusion(TM) BSD-A Series of bottom-mount solid-door refrigerators and freezers comes with an edge-grip door handle for easy opening. Features include beveled corners.www.master-bilt.com , NRA Booth #2341

Omega.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Model 8006 Nutrition Center juices everything from wheat grass and leafy greens to fruits and vegetables. The single-gear juicer can also turn nuts into nut butters, extrude pasta, grind coffee and spices, mince herbs and garlic...

SCA Tissue North America.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Tork Premium Cloth with Microban[R] is stain-resistant and features a protective formula that's designed to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. The cloth's large apertures pick up particles and rinse...

Frymaster, Manitowoc Foodservice.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Protector[R] fryer features SMART4U[R] technology that protects oil quality; the Oil Attendant(TM) that automatically monitors frypot oil levels, replenishes oil as needed and alerts operators when the replenishment oil container...

Eagle Group.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Director's Choice[R] line of cafeteria equipment now includes cold and hot food serving units, a choice of dispenser models, and serving shelves. Most of the items interlock with existing DC pieces to create a variety of...

Rubbermaid Commercial Products.
May 1, 2009... Staff The HYGEN(TM) System is a cleaning program that combines microfiber textiles for dry and wet cleaning, handles and frames, and buckets and carts. The textiles withstand up to 500 launderings, 200 launderings with bleach....

Manitowoc Ice, Manitowoc Foodservice.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Model S2170C remote ice machine features the maker's QuietQube[R] technology, a stainless-steel exterior and daily ice production of up to 1,990 lbs. The unit measures 30" wide x 29 ½" high. www.manitowocfsg.com , NRA...

ASCEND-Jimex Corp.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Model JGD-06R-PT 6-cu.--ft. pass-through merchandiser comes with double-pane glass doors and a top-mounted refrigeration system. www.ascendmfg.com , NRA Booth #1952

TableCraft Products Co.
May 1, 2009... Staff This black metal wire basket is part of the Grand Master Collection(TM) and hand-wash-only. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes. www.tablecraft.com , NRA Booth #3972

True Food Service Equipment.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Model THAC-48 air curtain refrigerated merchandiser comes with an oversized refrigeration system that holds 35ºF. to 40ºF., according to the maker. The unit's non-peel or -chip, powder-coated steel exterior is available...

Turbo Air Inc.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Super Deluxe solid-door worktop refrigerator and freezer features a stainless-steel interior, exterior and shelves. Model TWR-48SD comes with a 2-year parts and labor warranty and a forced-air refrigeration system that holds...

Hatco Corp.
May 1, 2009... Staff The Model TPT-120R Pop-Up Toaster accommodates a variety of bread items including bagels, Texas toast, waffles and English muffins. The UL-listed unit features a one- and two-sided selector switch and stainless-steel construction....

Advance Tabco.
May 1, 2009... Staff Smart Fabrication allows end-users to engineer a standard worktable into a custom workspace. The worktable modification and accessory page in the "Product and Price Guide" offers a variety of choices to satisfy individual needs....

Trends & Tidbits.(green market of food industries at Colorado)
May 1, 2009... Amelia Levin Senior Associate Editor Amelia Levin shares her dining and educational experiences from a recent trip to the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) conference in Denver titled "Pioneering a Sustainable...

Facility Design Project of the Year: The Ram's Horn at the Commons Academic Village, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo.
May 1, 2009... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Merging function and form, this university's marketplace-style dining operations provide a front-line and back-of-the-house showcase for equipment and supplies. Socialization, convenience, flexibility...