RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW PRODUCTS
NEW AND NOTABLE
The Restaurants Canada Show served as a launching pad for several innovations in food and equipment. Here’s a smattering of the latest goods BY HELEN CATELLIER
TURN UP THE HEAT The Mirage Buffet Induction Warmers integrate seamlessly with any serving set-up to elevate the appeal of buffetware and food. Features include precise temperature control, inter-connectivity of up to three units, low-wattage power use, touch control with four power settings and LED lights. The Vollrath Co., LLC
RAISING THE BAR The new chocolate-coated fresh cheese snacks from Dairylicious come with a choice of three cheese fillings — vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. The 40-gram bars are gluten-free, peanut-free, low in calories and are a source of calcium and protein. Freeze them and defrost before serving. Dairylicious Products Inc.
USE YOUR NOODLE NuPasta is a low-calorie, high-fibre, no-starch pasta made with konjac flour; the roots of the konjac plant are dried, milled into a powder and formed into any shaped pasta, including angel hair, fettuccine and spaghetti. Also available in organic, gluten-free varieties. NuPasta Inc.
A TASTE OF WHIMSY The newest additions to PreGel’s Gelato, Sorbetto, Ice Cream and Soft Serve lines serve up nostalgia and seasonality, including the Popcorn Super Sprint flavour, which captures the buttery taste of sweet corn kernels. Pavoni Frozen Pop Kit silicone moulds are also available in various shapes. PreGel Canada
10-4 Motorola’s CLP Two-Way Radio keeps teams connected, allowing them to communicate discreetly and enhance customer service. The oversized push-to-talk button is easy to access and a Smart Status Glow light indicates channel, transmit and receive as well as battery status. Lenbrook
TAKE A LOAD OFF Crafted with 100-percent real cork from Portugal, the new Higher Ground stool resembles a Champagne cork stopper and can be imprinted with custom logos. Available in three sizes, it can be used as a side table with a glass top, a stool in a covered area or as a design element. Higher Ground
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ON THE ROCKS Tetley’s new Craft Brewed Iced Tea, made with real Tetley tea, is available in five flavours — Mango Black, Raspberry Herbal, Tropical Black, Pomegranate Green and Traditional Black. Serve as is or with added sugar for those who like their iced tea sweet. JL International
MIX IT UP The new Power Pro Giraffe immersion blender has a 100-gallon mixing capacity, a titaniumplated cutter blade and mixes at various speeds. Made of stainless steel, its locking casters and tilting mechanism make it easy to transport, secure and convenient to store. Dynamic Co.
THE NEXT GENERATION Oracle’s Micros Workstation 6 POS terminal works in concert with mobile, cloud and social media to deliver consistent, integrated content across multiple platforms. It disseminates digital content, such as training videos, guest recommendations and special promotions. Oracle
FORM & FUNCTION The Artesano Original collection by Villeroy & Boch is inspired by the classic art of toolmaking. The selection includes flat plates, platters, mugs, pitchers and creamers as well as unique wood accents. Tableware Solutions
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