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New Initiative Helps Farmers

Through the Farmer Resilience Initiative, Farm Aid is distributing relief funds in all 50 U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, administered by local and regional partners. Grants, distributed in $500 increments, will help farmers meet household expenses and are paired with resources developed by Farm Aid’s national partners, which include Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG), Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, Intertribal Agriculture Council, and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. Together, these partners work to help farmers and ranchers navigate recovery. -prnewswire.com

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Ginquila Brings Citrus and Mild Spice to Cocktails

New from Melrose Park, Ill.-based Skeptic Distillery is Ginquila, a unique and versatile creation that was inspired by the beloved Cantarito cocktail, a staple in bars of the Southwest and Mexico alike. The Cantarito is thought to be the forefather of the Paloma cocktail and is traditionally served in a clay pot to keep it chilled. Ginquila features a Latin-flare gin with a muted juniper base, cin-

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Temporary Isolation an Opportunity to Improve Weight, Health Not sure how to eat and stay healthy this quarantine season without resorting to your familiar diet of spaghetti, bread, pizza and sugar? Candice Rosen, author of the book “Forget Dieting: It’s All About Data-Driven Fueling!” encourages "trophology," or "food combining," which is one of the foundations of Rosen's plan. In addition to being a registered nurse and having a master’s degree in social work, Rosen was a founding member of Gilda’s Club Chicago and a former executive director and program director. As you combine foods, Rosen, a former Chicago chair of health-care initiatives, adds that "monitoring blood glucose is the key to weight gain versus weight loss; good health versus poor health." n Make Wednesdays and Fridays vegan. According to Rosen, dairy is inflammatory and will deplete your bones of calcium. Try vegan yogurts, cheeses and milks. Unsweetened milks of almond, hemp, cashew, etc., are available in grocery stores. n Eat fruits that are high in fiber, such as apples, bananas, oranges and berries. You will want to avoid sugary fruit juices, as well as very sweet fruits like pineapples and mangos Fruit is always eaten alone with two exceptions: added to a vegan smoothie or eaten with a nut or seed butter. These healthy fats reduce the chance of a blood glucose spike. n Nothing white. To lower blood glucose, do not eat or combine animal proteins with any white potatoes, bread, rice, or pasta—ever. n Eat more sweet potatoes. Think wholesome, nutritious, responsibly grown, pancreaticfriendly foods (food that doesn’t raise your blood glucose) like sweet potatoes and yams. These are an incredibly nutritious carbohydrate low in sugar levels that provide fiber. They’re best consumed baked or steamed, but can also be cooked in a variety of other ways. To lower blood sugar, eat them with veggies and plant-based protein. n Try fish. Give your body a break from animal protein. Red meats increase inflammation and provide poor sources of fat. However, if you crave protein, try fish. For those who aren’t allergic, fish is a fantastic source of protein that’s low in carbohydrates and contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids If consuming fish raw, remember only sashimi-style— no white rice. To lower blood sugar, combine fish with veggies.

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Impossible Foods’ Sausage Available Nationwide Now Impossible Sausage, made from plants, is available at over 20,000 locations throughout the United States. Impossible Foods is expanding sales of its award-winning sausage to restaurants nationwide. America’s largest food distributors and redistributors now carry Impossible Sausage at warehouses. This follows Impossible’s launch of sausage products with Starbucks and Burger King.

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Elizabeth Sweeney LondonHouse Chicago 85 E. Wacker Drive Current Position: Executive chef Birthplace: Chicago First Food-Service Job: I started in the industry at 15 years old as a dishwasher/prep cook. Favorite Food: That for me is like asking who your favorite child is. It’s hard when people ask that question since I tend to love all types of food. I love anything that is spicy. I love anything with noodles, i.e. Vietnamese or Thai food. I love pasta. I also love the blending of flavors and spice with Cajun/Creole food. Memorable Customers: When I was chef at Mon Ami Gabi, I was able to cook for President-Elect Obama. That was awesome. I have also cooked for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson while I was a chef in Hawaii during the filming of “The Fast and The Furious.” Worst Part of Job: The concerns of the daily job of being a chef: Are we staffed, did all the product come in, did service go smoothly, are guests happy with their meal/event, could we have done better? Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: During a busy service, I was on the saute station that had a seared calamari. As I crouched down reaching into my line cooler, I bumped the shelf with my shoulder. This caused one gallon of cut calamari and its juices to dump into my ear and down into my chef’s jacket. Favorite Food to Prepare: After working in Hawaii, I love to break down whole fish and prepare them for a large group. If I have a day off, I like to plan and prepare for a cooking project like making homemade pasta or bread, or learning to cook new dishes. What part of the job gives the most pleasure? I love being able to pass on my knowledge and passion for this industry onto the next generation. If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be? I have taught culinary school in the past. I would either teach again or I would work with local organizations to educate people on healthy ways to eat while on a budget. I feel this is important since many health maladies are dietary related. Best advice you ever got was: I was told at a young age to find the busiest restaurant to work in and try to last at least six months. This would be a good testing ground to see if I could handle the stress of the business and the different personalities that I would encounter. What do you enjoy most about FIN? I like being connected and being in the know about what is happening in the Chicago hospitality scene. Other than family, who was your greatest culinary influence? Jay Jarvis, owner of Lazlo’s and Fireworks, taught me at a very young age in the industry to never cut corners and produce the best possible product no matter how busy your establishment is at that time. Everything was made from scratch and executed to a high level of detail. He also supported and fostered my culinary ideas at a young age.

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Due to rising demand at food banks and concerns about food waste amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding America —the nation’s largest hunger-relief and food rescue organization—is expanding its MealConnect platform to help provide more food to neighbors in need. The innovative donation app will now allow all food businesses anywhere in the country to donate their nutritious and unsold product to local nonprofits. Feeding America developed MealConnect in 2014 as a solution for the nation’s charitable food system, providing food banks in the Feeding America network opt-in usage of the platform to receive donations from their local food businesses in select cities. Since then, leading investments from the General Mills Foundation, Google. org. and Walmart Foundation, with additional support from Cargill and Shipt, have helped scale MealConnect nationwide by adding new features and creating efficiencies for participating food banks and food businesses. In 2018, for example, Feeding America expanded MealConnect to help food manufacturers easily donate their rejected deliveries to food banks. Now, the platform has scaled across the country and all 200 food banks in the Feeding America network are connected to MealConnect. Any restaurant, caterer, local grocery chain, hotel, independent food distribution company and other community food business can use the platform to donate product to the charitable food banking system—making MealConnect the only food rescue technology available nationwide. The expansion comes at a time when the novel coronavirus has disrupted the supply chain and food business operations still facing restricted operations. With a wider scope of businesses participating in the platform, MealConnect will connect more donors with food pantries and meal programs, helping reduce food waste, benefit the environment and put food on the tables for neighbors affected by the economic downturn. Feeding America updated the MealConnect website and revised the app to make the posting process easier for food businesses to post donations and for food banks to redirect those donations to corresponding agencies. Food businesses of all sizes can use the MealConnect app to quickly post their surplus food, confirm when it is available and coordinate with a local Feeding America food bank for pick-up. Donors can use the free app from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Donations made through MealConnect are tax deductible. Food businesses interested in donating can visit https://mealconnect. org/ to donate today. The MealConnect app is also available for free download in both the iOS App and Google Play stores. Some Feeding America food banks are also seeking additional volunteers who will partner as food rescue or home delivery drivers during the COVID-19 response. Volunteers will practice social distancing and follow other safety protocols. They will also receive food handling training and are given food thermometers, freezer blankets and other tools for rescue. People interested in volunteering can visit Feeding America’s food bank locator to find their local food bank and learn more. Since its inception, MealConnect has facilitated the rescue of more than two billion pounds of food through pickups from food businesses and national grocery partners. Feeding America expects those pounds to rise given the expansion.

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Omega Restaurant & Bakery in Niles Resumes 24-Hour Service

Omega Restaurant & Bakery, 9100 W. Golf Rd. in Niles, recently announced that they are back open 24 hours a day. The restaurant has made a lot of changes upon their reopening of the restaurant with new equipment, flooring, reupholstered furniture and more. Omega Restaurant & Bakery has been a family-owned and operated diner for over 35 years. Their full menu includes a wide and varied selection of freshly baked breads, pastries and desserts; skillets, eggs Benedict, waffles and crepes; crisp salads, sandwiches, burgers and homemade soups; fantastic daily specials and authentic Greek fare.-V.M.

Restaurant Chains Reopen Across US Denny’s has waived $3 million in franchise royalties in the second quarter and passed along rent abatements it has negotiated to operators as they work to recover from losses in the pandemic. Average sales per unit were within 40% of last year’s figures as of June 10, the company said. Restaurant chains throughout the country have not only begun to reopen dining rooms, but they are opening new units as a sign of future expectations. Recently, BJ’s announced 85% of units were open for dining and Bloomin’ announced 75%. Meanwhile, Dunkin’, Panda Express, Taco Bell and more are hiring thousands of new workers. New units are opening in Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Texas and California. - Adapted from nrn.com

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With consumer and health trends shifting to outdoor dining, it is a great time to think about making your outdoor spaces more comfortable. It is critical for every food-service operator to make their patios an inviting place where guests want to dine. Besides the typical furnishings, it is a good idea to invest in portable or installed patio heaters. It is important to understand that patio heaters purchased from big box stores will not last when used daily in commercial environments. According to Tom Georgelos of TNG Industries, the Midwest’s outdoor patio heater expert, “when owners need the heaters to work, our commercial units always do. It’s critical for buyers to understand that those sold on the internet and in retail often do not reach the needed temps to keep guests comfortable and due to overuse, the emitter grid often melts from the heat. The reflectors are collapsible, which can make them bend, resulting in the appearance looking deformed and not working. Most of the noncommercial units are not energy efficient and because you cannot get replacement parts, the unit may be junk after 90 days. In the industry they are called throwaway heaters. The average lifespan for the commercial units we sell is nine to 13 years.” To get your patio hearers to last it’s a good idea to clean them at the beginning of the season to remove cobwebs from propane and natural gas heaters. Other than that not much maintenance is needed. With electric infrared heaters, they only need to be wiped down to remove dust and road grime and also have the electrical connections checked at the beginning of the season. This is the best way to keep them running perfectly. With the low cost per use and convenience of TNG’s commercial patio heater options, it’s important to purchase a commercial grade heater versus one of the throwaway units that will need to be replaced the same season. You can see the TNG ad on page 42 of this issue.

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Market Brewing for Bubble Tea The global bubble tea market size is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2027, registering a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. Shifting consumer preference from carbonated drinks to zero-fat hot beverages, such as bubble tea, is expected to be the key factor for the market growth.

Immigrants Adapt to US Eating Habits Cultural backgrounds play a key role in U.S. consumers’ food choices, but recent immigrants have assimilated quickly when it comes to dining habits. This includes cravings for snacks and convenience foods, according to The Hartman Group’s Exploring the Diversity of American Foodways report. “Due to food’s role in how consumers connect to their identity and learn about other cultures, global flavors are a large market opportunity.” -Adapted from SmartBrief Food & Travel

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SMART Restaurant Guide to Catering Domination TJ Schier has co-authored the long-anticipated book “Catering Domination” with Sam Stanovich, a fellow restaurant, mentor, coach and speaker. Both Schier and Stanovich have operated restaurants and led their restaurants to new catering heights. How? Lots of trial and error. The book walks operators through

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the first bottled rainwater and sparkling rainwater company, has entered into a partnership with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. in Houston. The deal expands the company's production capacity and commitment to local brewery partnerships on the heels of closing a $2 million financing round. The Austin-based brand captures renewable rainwater before it has a chance to hit the ground—making it 100 times cleaner than the strictest standard for bottled water purity. At the forefront of sustainability, Richard's Rainwater builds local, low energy rainwater capture centers as close to its customers as possible to keep its carbon footprint low and has identified breweries as ideal partners. Richard's Rainwater is teaming up with Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. in Houston to collect rain for its new line of sustainably packaged still rainwater in cans. The facility projects to capture 500,000 gallons of clean drinking water by the end of 2020. Richard’s Rainwater distributes through multiple retailers in the United States, including Whole Foods, H.E.B., Fresh Market and other regional natural grocery chains. -PRNewswire

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Jollibee’s First Cloud Kitchen Makes Delivery Available for Chicago Area Popular fast-food chain Jollibee opened its first-ever cloud kitchen in metro Chicago in June. Situated in Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood, Jollibee Chicago River North Cloud Kitchen is a fully equipped kitchen focused exclusively on fulfilling delivery and Photo credit: Jollibee pick-up orders. The innovative new format allows the brand to reach consumers in high-density metro areas quickly and efficiently. The cloud kitchen is at the heart of Jollibee’s new delivery capability in the area, enabling the brand to deliver its world-famous Chickenjoy to the homes of metro Chicagoans staying safe at home. The store adds to the brand’s existing Chicagoarea locations in Skokie and on Elston Avenue and expands accessibility to major metro Chicago neighborhoods, including River North, Lincoln Park, the Loop and Chinatown, giving metro-area residents an easy, convenient and safe way to get their Jollibee fix. “We are very excited for the milestone launch of Jollibee’s first-ever cloud kitchen in a prime Chicago location,” said Maribeth Dela Cruz, president of Jollibee Foods Corporation North America, Philippine Brands. “Thanks to the unique cloud kitchen format of this new location, we are able to adapt to the current difficult environment of the pandemic while still growing our delivery capability and our off-premise business in a key market. Now, metro Chicagoans will be able to experience the joy of our signature offerings from the comfort and safety of their own homes.” Jollibee Chicago River North Cloud Kitchen operates out of the Kitchen United outpost in River North, 831 N. Sedgwick St. in Chicago. Kitchen United is a leading innovator in the cloud kitchen space in cities throughout the U.S. providing space designed to help restaurant partners like Jollibee create the best possible experiences for their offpremise customers.

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Tony Ferraro, the chairman of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame board of directors has announced today the unanimous selection of Ron Onesti (left) as newly elected president of the organization. “The board of directors selected Ron Onesti to lead and to cultivate the NIASHF as he has the credentials, the passion and the history with the organization to take us to the next level. We are committed to Ron’s vision as we continue to foster the legacy created by our founder, George Randazzo.” - Source: Onesti Entertainment

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Push for Rosé to be Official Wine in Ill. The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance is pushing to make rose the state’s official wine in an effort that includes virtual Zoom tastings complete with food pairing suggestions. Illinois-grown grapes “make amazing rose wine,” and the number of wineries in the state has doubled over the last 10 to 15 years to today’s figure of about 165 tasting rooms, said IGGVA enologist Brad Beam. -Adapted from The Southern Illinoisan.

The Playing Field Has Changed By Cary Miller, vice president, Food Industry News The COVID-19 crisis has affected every business. Six months ago, an owner may have chatted with a supplier who could deliver proven-hard dollar savings, and the owner would not budge. The $2,000 to $5,000 savings was not enough to make a real difference and switching vendors had been seen as an inconvenience. Now that the new food-service world reflects lower sales and less or barely generating profits, it makes sense to revisit those conversations. There is no need to be embarrassed about contacting vendors who previously offered you savings, because now, the circumstances require certain moves to stay in business. Any supplier would be ecstatic to hear from a prospect who is again interested in buying. In my many years of serving the finest vendors in the industry, I've had feedback that buyers “would not move even if they could save as much as $5,000 per year.” What we don't think about is that these real savings are only for the first year. Future years could bring more savings, and if you saved $5,000 per year for 5 years, it would add up to $25,000. How much of a difference would $5,000 in profit mean to your business this year? And before you begin switching vendors, we want to remind every reader that there are plenty of suppliers out there who may promise the world but may not deliver. Mistakes are costly, so be sure to think about buying from Food Industry News advertisers, because these are companies unafraid of promoting and putting themselves out there. They consistently deliver the best value, which is what every food business owner needs to survive. Our advertisers continue to be the safest choices and most reliable vendors in the industry. Thank you for supporting them and us.

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At Papa John’s, Supersize is Now a Shaq-a-Roni Papa John’s announced the launch of the new Shaq-a-Roni pizza, a pie developed with Shaquille O’Neal. The pizza is supersized like the basketball legend for which it’s named. The pizza features twice the mozzarella cheese, double the pepperoni and extra-large slices compared to the chain’s standard pies. The item was conceived by O’Neal, according to Papa John’s, and sells for $12 at most locations. Papa John’s will donate one dollar from every

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ALDI will expand curbside grocery pickup availability to nearly 600 stores. New curbside locations will provide shoppers with added convenience this summer. American Society of Travel Advisors announced that its annual global convention, set to take place in Washington, D.C., Aug. 25-28, is being transitioned into an online virtual experience with a robust and diverse digital program. The dates will remain the same, and the event has been renamed ASTA Global Live. Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will become an adult-only property when it opens later this year. Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company, CEC Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy blaming the financial strain caused by COVID-19 and the prolonged closures of its entertainment centers from stay-at-home orders. CEC said it will use Chapter 11 protection to “achieve a comprehensive balance sheet restructuring that supports its re-opening and longer term strategic plans.” Dinova launched Business Dining 2.0 Tools for COVID-19 conscious companies, restaurants and diners. The custom-

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How to Strengthen Wings Concept from Parent Company Purchasing Power of Chili’s, Maggiano’s restaurants If you want to save money when you shop, try some of the following tips: n Plan, plan, plan. Do not give in to impulse buys. n Make sure you know what you are doing. Advertised items are not necessarily the cheapest. n Check the aisles for specials that aren’t advertised. n If you go to a store for a sale item and find that it is out of stock, ask for a raincheck. n To make your shopping forays more enjoyable, try to avoid times that you know will be more crowded; for instance, just after the traditional workday is over or just before a holiday. n Buy items when you find them on sale, not when you run out. n If something is on sale but you won’t use it—don’t buy it. n Try to limit your emotions in shopping. If you’re telling yourself to “go ahead, I deserve it,” it’s probably better to go home and think about it. n Look at unit prices. n Don’t be sucked in by fancy packaging. n Never pay full price. n Always check receipts. - Adapted from thefrugalshopper. com

The parent of Chili’s and Maggiano’s is giving the wings delivery business a try through the launch of a virtual restaurant concept, It’s Just Wings. According to parent company Brinker International, the wings will be prepared in the kitchens of 1,000 companyoperated Chili’s and Maggiano’s units. The popular finger foods will not be added to the menus of the two brick-and-mortar brands. Instead, they can be ordered only digitally through the app, or through DoorDash for delivery by the third-party service. Brinker’s two full-service chains are the latest brickand-mortar operations to create a virtual wings concept in hopes of capturing the strong off-premise sales that wings specialists have enjoyed while most dining rooms have been closed because of COVID-19. Wingstop, for instance, posted a 33% jump in samestore sales for April, when many casual chains were striving to recapture 60% of their pre-pandemic sales volumes. -Source: Restaurant Business

Should To-Go Alcoholic Drinks Sold by Restaurants Go Legal Permanently? It’s been a few months, but the effects of the novel coronavirus have changed the future of the restaurant industry Those that didn’t entirely shut down operations scrambled to create new streams of income. One such stream is the ability to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. Traditionally, this was not permitted, but varying emergency legislations passed in all but a handful of states allow restaurants to offer beer, wine and, in some cases, batched cocktails to go. Some states have already begun discussions to make this legislation permanent, but whether restaurants will be permitted to sell carryout alcohol post-pandemic remains to be seen. “This could be an interesting game changer for restaurants to be able to capture some of that lost revenue to competing forces (and) to consumers nervous about dining out,” says Alpana Singh, host of “Check, Please!” and co-owner of Terra & Vine in Evanston, Ill., which recently began offering wines and batched cocktails to go. -Adapted from Beverage Industry Enthusiast

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Ocean Spray Incorporates Nature into New Advertising Campaign

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, has unveiled its newest marketing campaign, “Ocean Spray X Nature,” highlighting the brand’s commitment to sustainable processes and regenerative agriculture. The campaign supports Ocean Spray’s mission to continue connecting farms to families for a better life and spotlights the passion and care with which Ocean Spray farmers grow their fruit. Most recently, Ocean Spray announced that its cranberries have been verified as sustainably grown through the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform benchmark. Developed with Energy Chicago-based BBDO, the TV spots and accompanying digital ads take a unique spin on the idea of a buzzy fashion collaboration and apply it to farming practices that have existed at Ocean Spray for decades. The creative features elements of nature including bees, soil, sun and water, which show how Ocean Spray farmers work with each element individually and together to benefit the entire farm’s ecosystem. “This campaign puts front and center the dedication to growing food the right way— that’s good for the environment and our future,” said Chris O’Connor, vice president of marketing at Ocean Spray. Advertisements launched across TV and digital in June. -PRNewswire.com

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Zero-ABV Tequila Setting a Trend

Nonalcoholic spirit brand Ritual Beverage Company has unveiled a zero-ABV tequila, which it describes as more than just a tequila with the alcohol removed. The drink, created by blending an array of botanicals that evoke the flavors of tequila, “features a grassy aroma and notes of guava, green pepper and Mexican lime,” cofounder Marcus Sakey said, and retails for $25 per bottle. - Source: Forbes

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Consumers’ Food Habits Have Changed

More than four out of five consumers say the coronavirus pandemic has changed their food habits, driving them to cook, eat, shop and think about food differently, according to the annual Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council. A total of 85% said they were doing something differently, with about 60% cooking at home more, the survey results said. The other changes are more varied and not quite as universal, with about a third saying they are snacking more and washing produce more. Aside from more snacking, the pandemic has changed what people are eating, Ali Webster, IFIC’s director of research and nutrition communications, said at a virtual press conference announcing the survey results. “A higher percentage of people said that they were eating healthier than they usually do as a result of the pandemic. And this was compared to a lower percentage of people who said that they were eating less healthy than usual, as related to COVID-19,” Webster said. “So I think people were really taking the opportunity to be thinking more about what they were eating, perhaps. Cooking more at home tends to be a little bit more healthy than choices ... when eating out.” -Source: fooddive.com

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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller

This month I am proud to be pictured with Sam Marinakos, owner of Demetri’s Greek Restaurant in Deerfield, Ill. This restaurant is famous for its warm service and Greek specialties, which include paidakia (thin cut lamb chops served by the pound), Athenian chicken and whole roasted fish. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, has several private rooms and a lavish outdoor terrace. They are at 660 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield. Tassos Costianis is the founder of Chicago-based Tec Foods, a local company producing the country’s best tasting pancake mix, Golden Bear. Today, in addition to Tec’s famous pancake, crepe and waffle mixes, they also produce several brands of salad dressings, syrups, soup bases, seasonings and coffees, including Stewart’s Private Label Blend. If you are looking for excellent quality, value and service, call Tec Foods. Their friendly team will be happy to bring you samples of their products. You may see their ad on page 11 of this issue. Michael Sax is the founder and owner of Up ‘N Adam, a full-service restaurant/food equipment repair and maintenance company. Michael’s team deals with everything from commercial refrigeration to cooking, pizza, juicing, grocery, deli and food processing equipment maintenance and repairs. The company offers emergency repairs 24/7, and are factory-authorized repair agents for many brands of equipment. If you’re looking for an established, knowledgeable team of professionals to maintain your equipment, call Mike today. You may see his ad on page 32 in this issue. Colleen Hallagan is part of the second generation of family leadership operating Hallagan Business Machines, a local firm serving the food industry for more than 50 years. The firm partnered with Riso Duplicators more than 20 years ago, which is now considered the most reliable, lowest-cost menu duplicator available. Riso is fast with a low cost per copy, no minimum prints or limitations to its features. The latest Riso digital printer prints in full color and is one of the greenest printers on the market. If you are printing menus daily or weekly, check out Hallagan and Riso to save money and gain the convenience of printing your menus in-house. You may see their ad on page 8 of this issue. Adam Chamlin is the second-generation owner of The Faucet Shoppe. This business has been serving food and hospitality businesses for over 50 years. The largest selection of faucets, shower heads, faucet parts and toilet repair parts can all be found in their new, larger location at 3812 N. Elston Ave. in Chicago. They stock OEM replacement parts for every major brand as well as hard to find parts that do not exist anymore. They even carry parts that date back to the late 1800s. Before you buy your next faucet, sink or anything related to washing hands or equipment, be sure to visit the Faucet Shoppe. And, if you are needing a replacement part, bring samples! Adam is joined by his lovely special projects assistant and future boss, Henna.

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Food Network has ordered additional episodes of breakout series, “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, it was announced today by Courtney White, president of Food Network. Featuring acclaimed stand-up comedian and Emmy Award-winning actress Amy Schumer, along with her husband and James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Fischer, the additional episodes will again be self-shot and allow the couple to share a behind-thescenes look at their lives at home. Their nanny and part-time camera operator, Jane, along with their son and dog, will continue to make cameo appearances as Schumer and Fischer serve up delicious recipes and cocktails for some good old comfort and humor. The initial order of “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook” premiered in May and new episodes are scheduled to return later this summer. “Amy and Chris deliver a breath of fresh air to viewers, and we could not be more excited that they have continued to allow Food Network to bring our audience a behind-the-curtains look at their lives, with even more laughs and comforting food on the way. And we hope a lot more fennel,” said White. Schumer added, “We are happy to be coming back for a second season because sequels are always the best! Chris and I are proud to be partnering with Food Network to donate to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp, whose mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.”

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Page 07 ....................847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ..............................................................847-232-4474 UmbrellaOne National Facility Services ....................................773-383-6826 HEALTH INSURANCE Employco USA ....................................... Page 41 ....................630-920-0000 Gallagher ................................................ Page 12 ....................630-285-3686 National Restaurant Association ...............................................312-715-5363

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Food Industry News® August 2020 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 20 ....................847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ...........................................................................847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB............................................... Page 14 ....................877-427-2499 HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION B & B Foodservice.....................................................................815-834-2621 HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS La Criolla ................................................ Page 07 ....................312-243-8882 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .................. Page 17 ....................800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance................................................................708-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment ......................................800-373-9714 HOT DOGS Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 15 ....................773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage.....................................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago .......................................................................800-249-5226 HOT SAUCE Texas Pete.................................................................................716-913-7516 HOT SAUCES Gindo’s Spice of Life Hot Sauce ................................................855-444-6367 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods...............................................................847-364-1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ..............................................................847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream ................ Page 11.....................608-221-8640 Fox Valley Farms .................................... Page 20 ....................630-231-3005 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ................. Page 27 ....................847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 23 ....................773-235-5588 Algelato Chicago .......................................................................847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................................................ 800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .................................. Page 17 ....................630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .................................. Page 17 ....................630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 23 ....................773-235-5588 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24 .........................................................................847-987-9738 Major Appliance Service ............................................................708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ........................... Page 29 ....................312-733-3900 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 20 ....................847-381-0448 INSURANCE Cacciatore Insurance ............................. Page 06 ....................312-264-6055 Society Insurance ................................... Page 02 ....................888-576-2438 Caro Insurance Services ...........................................................708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency .......................................................630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services............................................888-366-3467 Task Insurance Group ...............................................................847-440-2323 INSURANCE SERVICES Cacciatore Insurance ............................. Page 06 ....................312-264-6055 Gallagher ................................................ Page 12 ....................630-285-3686 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ............................. Page 06 ....................312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates ....................................................................847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ..................................................................847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Allonco Meats ......................................... Page 02 ....................847-697-2333 Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 07 ....................847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods ....................................... Page 27 .................. 877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods...............................................................847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago .......................................................................800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons ................................. Page 16 ....................630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 07 ....................847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers .......................................................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 20 ....................708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ............................. Page 23 ....................630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc ...... Page 32 ....................877-876-2326 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL Alarm Detection Systems Inc ....................................................630-844-5318

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Page 35 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment ..................................................630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage ...................................... Page 19 ....................312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .................. Page 17 ....................800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance................................................................708-344-0344 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile .................................................................773-254-6100 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Wine & Spirits........................... Page 21 ....................708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors........................................................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions............ Page 47 ....................888-491-1641 MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing........................................................................708-544-4500 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 City Food Equipment .................................................................630-613-8535 MEAT-ORGANIC-NATURAL-ABF Fox Deluxe Stap ........................................................................847-520-8300 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats...........................................800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 07 ....................847-228-7070 New S B L Inc ......................................... Page 09 ....................773-376-8280 Park Packing Company .......................... Page 05 ....................773-254-0100 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ................................................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .......................................................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats .................................................................708-333-0880 Fox Deluxe Stap ........................................................................847-520-8300 International Meat Company .....................................................773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company .......................... Page 05 ....................773-254-0100 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Afﬁrmed Medical Service...........................................................847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ........................ Page 22 ....................847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods...............................................................847-364-1010 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ................. Page 08 ....................773-637-0626 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics .........................................................................312-929-6805 MENUS On Time Printing........................................................................708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing .......................................................................708-824-0058 MERCHANT PROCESSING Menio Global .............................................................................855-641-8326 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice.....................................................................815-834-2621 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing .......................... Page 10 ....................773-457-1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 23 ....................773-235-5588 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ..............................................................................773-631-6897 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks .................................................................312-924-7979 NITROGEN MacCARB............................................... Page 14 ....................877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ................. Page 08 ....................773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils ...............................................708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods..................................................................... 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods..................................................................... 800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap ........................................................................847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 20 ....................847-381-0448

OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ...................................................................847-635-0172 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ..............................................................847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ......................................... Page 11.....................773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 20 ....................708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply..............................................................773-588-6688 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 20 ....................708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution .................................. Page 31 ....................708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ..................................................773-745-5888 PASTRIES Chicago Sweet Connection .................... Page 05 ....................773-283-4430 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee .................................................................................847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings.......................... Page 18 ....................630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS Propane Pete ......................................... Page 11.....................847-754-7662 TNG Industries ....................................... Page 42 ....................708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ....................................... Page 41 ....................630-920-0000 ADP ...........................................................................................847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ............................... Page 30 .................800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ................................. Page 12 ....................800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 15 ....................773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries ........................ Page 22 ....................847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods...............................................................847-364-1010 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers .......................................................................312-644-8004 PLANT BASED FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet .......................................................218-343-8858 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ...................................................................773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Alpha POS Services Inc ............................................................630-690-2870 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Alpha POS Services Inc ............................................................630-690-2870 Retail Control Solutions .............................................................630-521-9900 Revel Systems ..........................................................................415-744-1433 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision................................ Page 12 ....................773-538-1511 Peer Foods ................................................................................773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Alpha POS Systems Inc ............................................................630-690-2870 Revel Systems ..........................................................................415-744-1433 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Alpha POS Services Inc ............................................................630-690-2870 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision................................ Page 12 ....................773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc ......................................... Page 09 ....................773-376-8280 POULTRY-WHOLESALE & PROCESSORS Fox Deluxe Stap ........................................................................847-520-8300 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance................................................................708-344-0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing........................................................................708-544-4500 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing .......................................................................708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ................................. Page 16 ....................630-873-3208 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Wilkens Foodservice .................................................................708-235-0788 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ................................................630-514-1338 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sweet Bee .................................................................................847-828-4812 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks .................................................................312-924-7979 PROPANE Propane Pete ......................................... Page 11.....................847-754-7662 PROPANE SERVICE Propane Pete ......................................... Page 11.....................847-754-7662

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Page 36 PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES Falk PR......................................................................................847-208-7052 IMR Chicago..............................................................................312-878-1222 PUBLISHING Food Industry News ..................................................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ........................................ Page 06 ....................773-378-8400 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage ...............................................................800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 40 ....................888-908-5600 Kool Technologies .................................. Page 17 ....................630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 20 ....................847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ...........................................................................847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Alphafoodequip.com............................... Page 29 ....................888-878-4964 Custom Cooler & Freezer....................... Page 04 ....................630-879-3131 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! ......................................312-872-8050 RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Stanovich Hospitality .................................................................708-359-1911 RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 40 ....................888-908-5600 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FSI/Foodservice Solutions ........................................................847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc................................................................................630-833-4650 Revel Systems ..........................................................................415-744-1433 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer....................... Page 04 ....................630-879-3131 Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 20 ....................708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply..............................................................773-588-6688 Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 City Food Equipment .................................................................630-613-8535 Schultz Supply...........................................................................708-652-2020 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc ...... Page 32 ....................877-876-2326 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc .......................... Page 40 ....................888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 20 ....................847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 City Food Equipment .................................................................630-613-8535 Cobblestone Ovens ...................................................................847-635-0172 Emerald Service Inc ..................................................................888-696-7317 Major Appliance Service ............................................................708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip .......... Page 28 ....................800-210-5895 RESTAURANT MARKETING Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! ......................................312-872-8050 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives ................................................708-361-1150 Kudan Group Inc .......................................................................312-575-0480 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker....................................................708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company................................................................847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS Losurdo Inc................................................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ....................................................................847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant............................ Page 40 ....................312-243-1740 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America .................. Page 17 ....................800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Rooﬁng................... Page 08 ....................708-387-9784 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS Step Advantage ...................................... Page 19 ....................312-801-4123 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods...............................................................................800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ......................................... Page 11.....................773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association...................................................312-787-4000 SANITATION CLASSES Santa Lucia Food Safety Training .............................................773-502-5262 SANITIZING SOLUTIONS & MASKS A Fine Solution ..........................................................................312-296-4646 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct.........................................................................630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 15 ....................773-278-7800 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ................................................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .......................................................................312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage.....................................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago .......................................................................800-249-5226

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DIRECTORY & CLASSIFIEDS SCALES Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company ....................... Page 26 ....................773-847-1820 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride......................................................................800-543-2110 SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS Famar Flavors ........................................ Page 16 ....................708-926-2951 SEATING Waco Manufacturing..................................................................312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ..................................... Page 13 ....................630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS Alpha POS Services Inc ............................................................630-690-2870 Revel Systems ..........................................................................415-744-1433 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental .............................. Page 24 ....................888-551-1998 SHEET METAL Progressive Dynamics............................ Page 31 ....................630-289-3421 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions............ Page 47 ....................888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 48 ....................773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics ................................. Page 13 ....................888-774-6270 SIGNS Pinata Graphics .........................................................................312-929-6805 SLICER SERVICE City Food Equipment .................................................................630-613-8535 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 SLOT MACHINES Illinois Gaming Systems ............................................................312-544-9856 SMOKERS-COMMERCIAL Game Changer Smokers...........................................................574-353-7855 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice ................................................................773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .................................. Page 17 ....................630-483-2256 SOUP BASES R L Schreiber Inc .......................................................................954-972-7102 SOUPS Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 15 ....................773-278-7800 Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) .............................................773-278-7800 SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTOR Artisan Specialty Foods.............................................................708-762-5238 SPICE BLENDS Famar Flavors ........................................ Page 16 ....................708-926-2951 SPICES La Criolla ................................................ Page 07 ....................312-243-8882 SQF CONSULTING Task Insurance Group ...............................................................847-440-2323 ST PATRICK’S DAY ITEMS Bea’s Best City Foods ...............................................................773-523-1566 STAFFING-SERVICES Atlas Employment Services.................... Page 04 ....................847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance................................................................708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc ...... Page 32 ....................877-876-2326 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest ..........................................................................800-921-9151 SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES Collage LLC...............................................................................312-593-8084 SWEET GOODS North Shore Baking Corp ..........................................................773-655-3485 TABLE TOP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l ............................................773-604-8700 TABLES-ALL TYPES Chicago Booth ........................................ Page 06 ....................773-378-8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com .....................................................773-599-6200 Waco Manufacturing..................................................................312-733-0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products ........................................................773-622-3777 TEA-GREEN Dewdrop Tea .............................................................................630-335-7806 TEMPORARY STAFFING Atlas Employment Services.................... Page 04 ....................847-671-1557 TENT & CHAIR RENTALS LAS Party Rentals .....................................................................847-673-4100 THEATERS AND VENUES Onesti Entertainment Corporation .............................................630-962-7000

Food Industry News® August 2020 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods..................................................................... 800-SOS-AUCY TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News ..................................................................847-699-3300 TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS Midwest Food Expo WRA.........................................................608-216-2817 TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR Paramount Truck Body ........................... Page 14 ....................312-666-6441 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics ................................. Page 13 ....................888-774-6270 TRUCK RENTAL Lylas Rentals/Budget Truck Rental ...........................................847-233-0472 TRUCK-REFRIGERATED DCI Central................................................................................800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES & SERVICE DCI Central................................................................................800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center ................................ Page 30 ....................708-352-5551 UPCOMING EVENTS Wisconsin Restaurant Association ............................................800-589-3211 VEGAN FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet .......................................................218-343-8858 VEHICLE WRAPS Paramount Truck Body ........................... Page 14 ....................312-666-6441 VENDING MACHINES Collage LLC...............................................................................312-593-8084 VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .................. Page 17 ....................800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance................................................................708-344-0344 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Gaming Systems ............................................................312-544-9856 WALK IN COOLER- MOBILE- RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage ...............................................................800-535-2445 WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 20 ....................847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ...........................................................................847-987-9738 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer....................... Page 04 ....................630-879-3131 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com................................ Page 33 ....................847-699-0300 WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES Buildthis.com .......................................... Page 17 ....................312-655-9999 WEDDING CAKES Ideal Bakery ..............................................................................773-631-6897 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication ............. Page 19 ....................630-930-9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 23 ....................773-235-5588 WI-FI SYSTENS FOR RESTAURANTS Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free .......................................312-872-8050 WILD GAME Fox Deluxe Stap ........................................................................847-520-8300 WIND SCREENS Thatcher Oaks Awnings.......................... Page 18 ....................630-833-5700 WINE & SPIRITS Deutsch Wine & Spirits........................... Page 21 ....................708-687-9870 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Employco USA ....................................... Page 41 ....................620-920-0000 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT Kool Technologies .................................. Page 17 ....................630-483-2256

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United Adds Nearly 25,000 Flights in Aug. United Airlines is tripling their August schedule adding to nearly

25,000 domestic and international flights. According to TSA, more than 600,000 passengers passed through airport security checkpoints on June 29, the first time since March 19 that those numbers exceeded 25% of preCOVID levels. United plans to add more than 350 daily flights from its U.S. hubs in August, including doubling the number of flights from New York/Newark compared to July. This increase includes more flights to mountain and national park destinations like Aspen, Colo.; Bangor, Maine; Bozeman, Mont.; and Jackson Hole, Wyo. Internationally, United’s August schedule will include a return to Tahiti and additional flights to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Mexico. Across the Atlantic, United will add more flights and options to Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris and Zurich. “We’re taking the same data-driven, realistic approach to growing our schedule as we did in drawing it down at the start of the pandemic,” said Ankit Gupta, United’s vice president of domestic network planning. “Demand is coming back slowly and we’re building in enough capacity to stay ahead of the number of people traveling. And we’re adding in flights to places we know customers want to travel to, like outdoor recreation destinations where social distancing is easier but doing so in a way that’s flexible and allows us to adjust should that demand change.”

Refuel and enjoy snack time anytime and anywhere with all new Planters Pop & Pour nuts, complete with a re-sealable snap-top lid that helps to lock in freshness. Pop & Pour nuts allow snack-lovers to pop open, pour, eat and repeat. They fit in convenient spots like cup holders and backpacks. You can easily snack wherever you are.

Midwest Gets 5 New Meijer Supercenters Meijer opened five supercenters across the Midwest, Meijer President & Chief Executive Officer Rick Keyes announced today. Located in Manitowoc, Wis., Sycamore, Ill., Bad Axe, Mich., and Brimfield and Lorain, Ohio, the 159,000-square-foot stores offer a state-of-the-art shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop in a specialty store environment. Meijer anticipates the various digital shopping solutions it has developed will be equally popular at the new stores as they have been across the Midwest during the past few months.

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COMMUNITY FAVORITE

Pizzeria w/ bar and dining. SW suburban location in central business district. Plenty of parking, available on-site. Asking $179,000.

SUBURBAN LOCATION

Family restaurant available. Established over 40 years. Approx. 4,500 sq. ft. Freestanding building, plenty of parking, seats 150 plus. Plenty of parking. High volume sales. Reasonable lease. Business only. Asking $399K.

ITALIAN FAVORITE

Restaurant facility. Free-standing bldg. approx. 4,500 + sq. ft. with parking. Ideal for any concept. Fully equipped. 40 yr. history. Currently pizza restaurant with gaming. Complete package. Call for details.

DRIVE-THRU Fast food w/ drive thru. Business & property with additional catering kitchen in lower level. Approx 2,500 sq. ft. Seats 60. High volume, near busy intersection. Call for details.

AMBASSADOR

9999 West 143rd Street Orland Park, IL 60462

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(708) 361-1150 Email: jmoauro@aol.com Web: www.johnmoauro.com

FOR SALE COZY NEIGHBORHOOD BAR in the far northwest suburbs of McHenry County. Turn Key. 2,066 s.f., pool tables, beer garden & gaming machines. Building, real estate included. $225K. Call 224-345-1636

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Wells Street Market in the Loop Reopens

Just Shrimp: Tinley Park’s Hidden Gem

Just Shrimp is located in a strip mall at 15940 S. Harlem in Tinley Park, Ill., and has been serving the neighborhood for years. This is a family owned, fast casual seafood restaurant, known for their fresh made to order cuisine. John Mihalos, co-owner of Just Shrimp, says they do a huge amount of carry-out orders. At this time there is no indoor seating in order to ensure the safety of the customers and keep the space clear to accommodate all the pick-up orders. There are a few tables outside of the restaurant for dining too. The menu includes jumbo fried shrimp, (by the pound or dinner), lobster tail (in house lightly Pictured here is one of the new items, breaded lobster the Louisiana Style shrimp boil: boiled bites, lake perch, shrimp, smoked beef sausage, red pocatfish filets, calatatoes, celery, onion and carrots. mari, oysters, gator and tilapia. Broiled salmon and grilled shrimp skewers are also customer favorites. Sandwiches include: the popular lobster roll, boiled Maine lobster with mayo, celery and house seasoning, served cold on a toasted, buttered New England roll; po’boy sandwiches include a shrimp, oyster, gator, shrimp roll, salmon and more.

Wells Street Market, the Loop’s food hall in the middle of it all, is excited to announce its reopening. Set on the northern edge of Chicago’s Loop at at 205 W. Wacker Drive, steps from the Merchandise Mart and Chicago River, Wells Street Market taps into the city’s best chefs, purveyors and artisans for its elevated take on an urban food hall. Closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the first reopening phase included online ordering and pickup from Firecakes Donuts, Fry the Coop, Tabo Sushi and Grand Central Bar as well as limited seating. “We’ve made significant modifications to follow all sanitary guidelines and maintain the safety of both our guests and employees,” says John Williamson, general manager. Wells Street Market is currently open for breakfast, lunch and cocktails Monday-Friday. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tasty treats from Firecakes. The lo-

cal small-batch doughnut shop delivers an elevated, artisanal take on the simple treat, always served fresh. Firecakes also serves coffee from La Colombe Coffee Roasters. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Fry the Coop and Tabo Sushi. Joe Fontana and his crew bring their Nashville hot chicken with six levels of spiciness at Fry the Coop. Brought to Wells Street Market by Michelin-starred chef Takashi Yagihashi, Tabo Sushi offers elevated sushi and Japaneseinspired creations focusing on fresh, quality dishes and expert technique. Grab a cocktail at the Grand Central Bar or take one to go from noon to 7 p.m. The bar captures the model of a French brasserie inspired by modern U.S. cocktail methodology, offering simple, yet creative takes on classic cocktails, craft beers and wine.

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AROUND CHICAGO With Valerie Miller LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB

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While Lawry’s The Prime Rib was founded in Beverly Hills in 1938 as America emerged from the Great Depression, Lawry’s The Prime Rib located in Chicago’s historic McCormick Mansion has had a home off the Magnificent Mile since 1974. The iconic steakhouse has now implemented measures to ensure the safety of guests and all employees, including requiring reservations in order to maintain social distancing, spacing tables, sanitizing all surfaces, requiring face masks any time a guest is not seated at the table, installing hand sanitizer stations for guest use, eliminating condiment caddies on tables and instead offering single-serve ramekins, encouraging menu viewing on a phone and offering recyclable single-use paper menus, as well as eliminating check presenters and utilizing single-use pens. Lawry’s has been offering takeout and delivery for the past three months, and now also offers meal and cocktail kits, such as the Meat Me At Home Martini Kit or Meat Me at Home Summer Grilling package, in addition to its regular menu items. But the magic of the restaurant’s in-house dining operation is what makes Lawry’s stand out: its historic setting, warm hospitality, exquisite prime rib freshly carved from the cart, and theatrical tableside service makes it a destination not to miss. Upon re-opening, Lawry’s maintains its legendary tableside service while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Master carvers and servers in brown gowns maintain distance from guests at all times to minimize tableside contact, preparing the Famous Spinning Bowl Salads and stationing antique-style silver carts at least six feet from dining tables. Parking attendants for valet service now sanitize their hands and vehicle including keys, seat and steering wheel upon receiving and returning guests’ cars. Upon reservation in Lawry’s stately dining room, guests have access to a full menu of classic Lawry’s fare beginning with appetizers such as jumbo shrimp cocktail, lump crab cake, steak tartare and summer corn soup. Lawry’s famous roasted prime rib dinners are a surefire way to get back into the dining game, with various cut options and traditional accompaniments like the Original Spinning Bowl Salad, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and signature sides such as creamed corn and spinach, mac and cheese and scalloped potatoes. The restaurant also offers an array of signature steaks such as the 8 oz. certified angus beef center cut filet and 14 oz. prime certified angus Beef New York strip, as well as non-meat entrées like the salmon Rockefeller, roasted eggplant steak, and broiled Atlantic lobster tails trio. Lawry’s desserts, such as the chocolate cake and CC Brown’s hot fudge sundae, are also available to top off the meal, along with wine and cocktails. Lawry’s The Prime Rib is at 100 E. Ontario St. in n the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30-9 p.m. -For more information, visit. lawrysonline.com/lawrys-theprimerib-chicago

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Questions Remain About Food Halls Food halls’ large size and range of concepts makes reopening complicated, and some will ease back into business with limited service and order-ahead options. When the six Time Out Markets food halls around the world reopen, they will continue to take food orders via app, and have visible cleaning crews, footfall counters to ensure 50% capacity and greeters to explain changes to guests. -Source: Restaurant Business Online

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Getting Diners Back at Tables Dine-in traffic accounted for just 12% of restaurant traffic as of June, but a survey showing 45% of consumers have missed dining out could bode well as more dining rooms reopen, writes Mike Kostyo in Datassential. Eateries can court customers with apps that show the best times to dine, combo meal deals, social media messaging and friendly service. - Adapted from SmartBrief Food/Travel

Non-Alcoholic Drink Trend Keeps Growing

Drinking in 2020 was ripe for embracing the low- and no-alcohol beverage trend, as consumers have been cutting down on their alcohol intake. The 2020 Cocktail Trends Report by spirits brand Bacardi found that lower alcohol content in drinks was the No. 1 trend and Google searches for the term “mocktail” increased by 42% last year. And while wine and spirits sales since the pandemic have seen steady increases, nonalcoholic beverage sales have shown no signs of slowing down either. “That market has always been there, but they haven’t always been catered to … as options begin to pop up, more of the market came out of hiding,” said Sam Thonis, who opened Brooklyn, N.Y., alcohol-free bar Getaway in 2019. “The people who were settling for water or seltzer for years started saying, ‘Oh, there is something better out there for me.’”- Smart-

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Rand McNally recently shipped out the new annual edition of its Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, marking the 40th anniversary of the best-selling atlas for professional drivers. The atlases are landing in travel centers, in bookstores, on e-commerce stores and at store.randmcnally.com. The 2021 edition of the atlas—featuring fully updated truck-accessible roads, state trucking regulations and fuel tax charts—is available in paperback as well as a version with laminated pages and a stay-flat spiral binding. “For 40 years, the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas has been an invaluable tool for professional truck drivers,” said Stephen Fletcher, CEO of Rand McNally. “Today Rand McNally is a leader in technology for the commercial transportation market; however, many drivers continue to depend upon the printed atlas for a big-picture reference as well as for a back-up in truck cabs.”

Wine Preferences Have Shifted Wine merchants are being spurred to adjust their inventories to accommodate consumers’ rapidly changing wine preferences. Off-premise sales of red blends increased 35% during the period versus the same interval last year, while sales of orange wines went up 39% and sales of sparklers and pinot noir both increased 25% compared with those weeks with last year, according to Nielsen. -Source: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Which Restaurant Reopening Regulations Apply?

The National Restaurant Association is compiling regularly updated lists of reopening regulations, food-safety training reopening regs, mask requirements and state off-premises alcohol permissions. If you’re a chain operator with restaurants across the U.S., a regional player with operations in a few states or a couple of counties, or even an independent operator with one unit, keeping up with state and local reopening regulations can get tricky. Those regulations not only differ state to state, they can change frequently as new reopening phases come into play. The National Restaurant Association has a series of resources to help all restaurant operators keep up with what’s required. You can find them on Restaurant.org/COVID19. "Official Return to Work Guidelines for Foodservice Establishments" is a comprehensive compilation from the team at the association’s Restaurant Law Center. It tracks official orders from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and details them and updates this document regularly. "State Reopening Training & Certification Requirements/Recommendations," a document compiled by the ServSafe Training & Certification Compliance team, covers all food safety training and certification requirements for restaurant managers and food handlers as each state enters new reopening phases. It also covers any state food-protection manager and food-handler certificate expiration extensions and required recertification deadlines. It’s updated every Tuesday and Thursday. "City & County Face Covering Mandates" includes where and what kind of masks are required and by whom, and when employee health screenings are required. The National Restaurant Association is updating this list of requirements and recommendations in real time as information comes in. During COVID-19, many state and local governments expanded the ability for restaurants to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption for takeout and delivery. As the regulations are extended, the Association tracks them in "Expansion of Restaurant Off-Premises Alcohol Sales." Keep checking Restaurants.org/COVID19 for a comprehensive array of restaurant operator information, updates and resources related to operation during the coronavirus pandemic. -Adapted from the National Restaurant Association

Sysco Launches Interactive Virtual ‘Restaurant Readiness Tool’ Sysco announced the launch of its Restaurant Readiness Tool, a firstof-its kind simulation that intuitively provides a comprehensive view of best practices, key considerations and essential supplies for operators re-opening their restaurants as COVID-19 stayat-home orders continue to ease. The Restaurant Readiness Tool enables operators to tour a virtual restaurant where they experience an immersive, 360-degree view of the establishment. Users can navigate through the restaurant, clicking various icons for each area and

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foodservice role to learn about best practices for ensuring the health and safety of both guests and employees. This is accomplished through a series of videos, lists of recommended products and links to helpful services, all with seamless access to Sysco’s state-of-the-art shopping platform, Sysco SHOP. “Sysco’s Restaurant Readiness Tool was designed to simplify the reopening planning process for operators as they navigate a constantly evolving dining environment,” said Brian Todd, Sysco’s senior vice president of merchandising and mar-

keting. “To be at the heart of food and service means that we feel an urgency to provide these tools and resources for the benefit of all operators. We are committed to supporting restaurant businesses everywhere and ensuring that operators have the information they need to inspire consumer confidence in dining out.” Operators will also find access to other tools, resources and services, including a Snapback Toolkit, which contains downloadable checklists for restaurant re-opening and information about how Sysco can help operators optimize their

Red Gold Offers New Portion Control Product to Benefit Military Charity

Red Gold’s new 1-oz. portion ketchup cup offers more than premium ketchup for delivery, takeout or catering. When you serve it, your customers will recognize your support of one of America’s best loved movements, Folds of Honor. The group provides educational scholarships to families of fallen military heroes. When you purchase this product, a portion of the proceeds go to the organization. The new one-ounce cup and the redesigned Folds of Honor 9 gram packet are needed as operators purchase more portion control condiments for dine-in, take-out, delivery, drive-thru, and catering due to the pandemic. The distinctive label design also communicates participating the operator’s support of the popular Folds of Honor movement—and the more than 18 million U.S. veterans in the United States—to their customers. Ben Leslie, executive vice-president of Folds of Honor, says Red Gold’s suport will help provide important scholarships to deserving families of fallen heroes. “I know the family ownership of Red Gold and their employees are strong supporters of the men and women of our military and their families.” “When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, and restaurant dining rooms were ordered closed, Red Gold went to work on new portion control products because we foresaw the need,” says David Halt, Red Gold’s vice president of food-service sales. Folds of Honor is “a worthy cause that is close to the hearts of every Red Gold employee.” The Folds of Honor 1-oz. ketchup cup will be available for purchase by food-service operators, who can order a free sample of the cup and plastic squeeze bottles by going to www.redgoldfoods. com/foodservice/folds-of-honor.

menu, including developing contactless menus utilizing QR codes. Throughout the pandemic, Sysco has provided numerous tools, resources and services to help restaurants succeed during this challenging environment. Operators can find these resources

on Sysco’s Foodie website, (foodie.sysco.com) including access to webinars about re-opening planning, as well as information about establishing takeout/delivery service, pop-up grocery markets and other platforms to help them succeed.

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CIA Introduces Tool for Online Culinary Programs

The Culinary Institute of America recently announced a new offering in its suite of acclaimed ProChef online culinary training tools. ProChef for Culinary Programs is an innovative, readyto-use digital framework that imparts fundamental skills, techniques and theory. The program is ideal for vocational tech and community college culinary programs, as well as independent restaurants and foodservice businesses. For culinary educators, this new model means access to the highest caliber culinary training—whether their students aspire to one day attend CIA or simply seek a solid foundational knowledge. For businesses, it can be a powerful workforce development tool, helping to ensure consistency across the kitchen, and providing an opportunity to expand to more advanced offeringsincluding managerial training. And, because it’s delivered online, users

Surf’s Up Continued from page 1 Roy's favorite entree to make is shrimp and grits topped with cheese. The presentation is quite eyecatching. Her dream, she says, is to have a cooking show on TV. In addition to shrimp by the pound, lobster, catfish and chicken, the restaurant also serves po'boys, fish tacos and salmon burgers. Side dishes include Southern fare such as fried green tomatoes, collard greens and fried biscuits.

Clockwise from top: Grilled shrimp and grits; fried green tomatoes; fried wings dinner; and fried catfish dinner. Photos by Vanetta Roy.

The Old Town location of Surf's Up is open daily except Mondays; the South Shore shop is open Tuesday through Saturday.

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Meal Kits Reflect Restaurant Menus A growing number of restaurants and chefs have turned their talents to meal kits to offer patrons restaurant-quality meals that they can prepare in their own homes. Colonia Verde in New York City offers grilling kits with steak or other meats that can be paired with salsas and side dishes from the restaurant’s menu. - Source: Modern Retail

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Dawg Park is the place where comfort food meets gourmet innovation. Whether you have a traditional Chicago-style hot dog freshly charred off the grill, or a tempura battered Ninja Dawg, an avocado topped California Dawg, or go for pay dirt with the Muddy Dawg, smothered in their mouth-watering smoky gravy! And the creativity doesn’t stop with hot dogs: Burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and bowls all come in an array of diverse flavors. They recently opened at 1839 Tower Drive in Glenview, Ill.

24/7 access to learning on any device in both English and Latin American Spanish. “Traditionally, ProChef has been offered as an enterprise solution for multi-unit, largescale food-service and hospitality organizations,” said Brad Barnes, certified master chef and director of CIA Consulting & Industry Programs. “We are continually asked for a training solution that better fits the needs—and

the budgets—of educators and small businesses and therefore, set out to create a program that both delivers on that, and provides the same highquality curriculum.” Consisting of 20 short courses, this flexible curriculum readily aligns with almost any culinary training and helps ensure consistency and confidence. For a limited time, a oneyear subscription, which accommodates up to 100 users, is available for $180.

Snack Food Sales to Dip Before Seeing Any Gains

U.S. demand for snack food is forecast to grow 2.7% yearly in nominal terms through 2024, according to Snack Foods: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. New product offerings featuring healthier profiles or factors such as novelty and nostalgia for childhood snacks will drive demand. Population growth and rising disposable personal incomes will also underlie advances. However, market maturity and ongoing concern over the nutritional content of snacks will continue to curb additional demand growth. For 2020, demand is expected to grow at a slower pace than it otherwise would have due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the economic impact forces consumers to become cautious spenders. During the early months of the pandemic, increased snack food purchases were observed as people ate more snacks while confined to or working from home and in some cases stockpiled snacks. However, various businesses and institutions and offices—where snack foods are sold in vending machines—were closed for a considerable period of time in 2020, hampering sales. Furthermore, many consumers are ordering groceries online, limiting opportunities for impulse buying in stores. The increase in working from home also reduces opportunities to stop in convenience stores in gas stations or busy intersections to purchase snacks. These and other key insights are featured in Snack Foods: United States. This report forecasts to 2024 US snack food demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. This report excludes dairy-based snack foods. Dried meat snacks in addition to certain baked goods such as cakes, pies and other pastries are excluded as well. Re-exports of snack foods are excluded from demand, shipment and trade figures.

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TRAVEL With Valerie Miller DESTINATION: MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Getting there: Fly or drive; flights out of Chicago O’Hare on American, Spirit and United Airlines

The seaside oasis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is excited to welcome visitors once more to rediscover magical experiences at one of America’s favorite beach destinations. No matter what type of respite you are looking for this year, you can find it in the area also known as the Grand Strand. This summer, guests can rediscover the destination and enjoy its wide open spaces, beautiful beaches and warm sunshine. “Visit Myrtle Beach is gearing up for a very important season. Our attractions, hotels and restaurants are looking forward to providing memorable experiences to guests,” said Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach. “Our 60 miles of coastline is just one of the many draws that bring travelers to Myrtle Beach from near and far. It’s time to get back to where we all belong and cherish time spent outdoors with those who matter most. “We are excited to welcome people back to the Grand Strand, and we encourage travelers to visit Myrtle Beach responsibly,” Riordan said. n The Grand Strand provides an array of experiences that will leave you feeling refreshed with a healthy dose of sunshine and vitamin D. From riding the waves at the beach, digging your toes into the sand, kayaking through beautiful marshes or eating auPhotos courtesy of Visit thentic Southern-style cuisine, Myrtle Beach is home to it all. Myrtle Beach n There are few places as beautiful as Myrtle Beach State Park to connect with nature, find total solitude and discover a sense of freedom amidst scenic oceanfront views and wildlife viewing. By day, you can fish at the nearby Myrtle Beach Pier or hike the trails—and by night, pitch a tent and roast marshmallows over a fire while looking up at the stars. n Camping is a great way to enjoy the beach and nature while social distancing! The Myrtle Beach area is the “camping capital of the world” and offers many camping options, from tent camping to mega RV parks loaded with amenities. n Home to more than 900 works by 300 of the greatest names in American sculpture, Brookgreen Gardens is a haven for cultural experiences without the crowds. The site is a former rice plantation, and visitors can learn about its history here. The Radical Ropes Adventure Park Myrtle Beach is an exhilarating aerial park with kid-friendly activities for the whole family. n Enjoy pristine wilderness and the untouched natural environments of Myrtle Beach during a not-to-miss kayak tour at Black River Outdoors. This private guided eco-tour will take you through beautiful salt marshes where you can catch glimpses of wildlife, including alligators, snakes and more. n For those who love the water, will have to experience Action Water Sportz. They provide jet ski rentals, dolphin watch tours and more to satisfy every aquatic adventure need. It’s here that guests can explore the beautiful Intercoastal Waterway while taking in scenic views of the Grand Strand. n Visitors to the Myrtle Beach area are in for a treat when it comes to culinary selections. That’s because the Grand Strand features cuisine that is pleasing to every palate. Historically, the area is renowned for its fresh local seafood, which is nowhere more abundant than in Murrells Inlet, the seafood capital of South Carolina. More details on these experiences and planning your Myrtle Beach getaway can be found at VisitMyrtleBeach.com or for lodging deals check out myrtlebeach.com/hotels/deals

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White Castle Survey Finds Chicken Rings Are Preferred Over Chicken Nuggets With their great taste and fun shape, White Castle’s chicken rings run circles around boring old chicken nuggets. This is the major finding of a recent survey seeking consumer opinion on White Castle’s chicken rings and the mundane chicken nuggets offered by many of its competitors. White Castle conducted the email survey of White Castle email subscribers across the U.S. in June. More than 87% of the respondents said they preferred White Castle’s chicken rings over their amorphous counterpart, chicken nuggets. They also overwhelmingly proclaimed that chicken rings are tastier (86%) and more “craveable” (87%) than conventional nuggets. White Castle’s chicken rings, made with tender, juicy all white meat chicken and lightly breaded to perfection, are known just as much for their incredible taste as they are for their perfectly round shape. Other key findings of the survey include: n 82% of respondents say White Castle chicken rings are more shareable than chicken nuggets. n 86% of respondents would give their friends and loved ones White Castle chicken rings over nuggets. n 73% of respondents say the ideal time to eat a chicken ring is during all day parts or “anytime the crave strikes.” n 64% said the ideal time to eat a chicken nugget is never or only when a White Castle chicken ring isn’t available. The chicken rings offers are not available at White Castle restaurants in Las Vegas or Arizona.

RSG Appoints Two for New Positions Refrigerated Solutions Group has announced two promotions in the Hudson, Wis.-based company. Dan Hinkle has been named vice president of sales for RSG, and Anthony Lorubbio, RSG chief transformation officer, will lead sales operations/customer experience. Lorubbio was previously chief transformation officer. Both Hinkle and Lorubbio will report to CEO Kevin Fink. Ten Oaks Group bought RSG, which produces food refrigeration equipment Master-Bilt and Nor-Lake, in March from Standex Internationl. In addition to the Wis. facility, RSG also has a plant in New Albany, Miss. -C.C.

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