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Hot Refreshment Towels Increase Customer Satisfaction

Customer satisfaction is the most important part of your business. Your customers judge you, and your business, by the way they are treated when they visit your restaurant. A simple, cost-effective way to do that is to present them with a pre-moistened, 100 percent cotton terry cloth refreshment towel before, or after, their meal. White Towel Services, Inc., the leader in the refreshment towel industry, offers a full range of affordable pre-packaged, pre-moistened, single use, terry cloth refreshment towels in sizes from 8 inches by 8 inches up to 12 inches by 12 inches. Each towel comes scented with lemon, or lavender, essential oils for the ultimate in a luxury towel. They are also available in a wonderful peach-mango scent or unscented. Using a White Towel Services towel warmer for easy heating is easy. Just add pre-moistened towels at the beginning of service and turn the warmer on. Your towels will be hot and ready all day. With a small footprint you can place the warmer

Benefits of the SKECHERS Direct Corporate Shoe Program

Are you tired of costly slip-and-falls? Are you frustrated with your current shoe program? The SKECHERS Direct Corporate Shoe Program is the answer. This program is cost-free with no minimum purchasing requirements or setup fees – your employees buy direct from SKECHERS and save. SKECHERS will put together a custom ecommerce site and will customize the selection based on your company’s uniform policy. Your employees can purchase shoes online with free shipping and free returns or by shopping at any of the 500-plus SKECHERS retail stores in the United States and Canada. “This cost-free program has some incredible benefits and will provide your employees with a substantial discount on safe, comfortable and durable trend-right footwear resulting in improved worker safety, morale and overall efficiency,” says National Sales Manager Harold Surabian. The SKECHERS Direct program is available to companies with 200 or more

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Vertullo Imports Introduces New Smoked Greek Kalamata and Green Olives

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Newco’s Café Espresso 2.0

It’s no secret that Vertullo Imports loves finding fantastic ingredients from all over the world. Every country has its own distinctive style and the company’s goal is to bring a myriad of exceptional international flavors to you. Vertullo Imports is extremely excited to introduce its newest Greek items: Smoked Greek Kalamata and Green Conserviola Olives. These large, pitted Greek Black Kalamata and Green Conserviola olives are traditionally cold smoked with natural beechwood smoke. The authentic, natural smoking process preserves the attributes of these meaty olives while infusing a deep, smoky aroma and flavor. The olives are then packed in a blend of sunflower oil and extra virgin olive oil, adding a subtle flavor that doesn’t overwhelm the natural smokiness of the olives. Enhance the depth and flavor of a variety of cocktails, antipasto and main dishes with these unique and delicious olives. Currently available in 12-ounce jars and 2-kilogram bags.

One of the fastest growing segments within the overall coffee category continues to be espresso and espresso-based beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and more. Newco’s Café Espresso 2.0 is the latest solution that meets consumer demands for espresso-based drinks. The company’s super automatic (one step) delivery system takes all of the guesswork out of crafting delicious drinks from freshly ground coffee and fresh milk. The art of properly pulling a shot of espresso and steaming milk are all completed to perfection without the required training of a barista by simply making a selection from the touchscreen. Once a drink is selected, the personal barista function becomes active, allowing each individual to craft their beverage exactly to their taste during the brew process. Users can change the strength of the espresso shot from mild to bold and increase or decrease the amount of milk froth and steamed milk, all while the drink is being prepared. Each drink can be customized to

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Oser Communications Group

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Hot Refreshment Towels Increase Customer Satisfaction

Benefits of the SKECHERS Direct Corporate Shoe Program

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Newco’s Café Espresso 2.0

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Restaurant Daily News

Amoroso’s: Philly Bred for Sandwich Greatness Nothing says more about the quality of your restaurant, grocery store, supermarket, sports/entertainment venue or foodservice operation than the quality of the bread you sell and serve. That’s why Amoroso’s Baking Company is sure to enhance your company’s reputation and help attract new customers. For more than 115 years, beginning in 1904 in Philadelphia, Amoroso’s Baking Company and its authentic Italian Hearth-Baked Bread and Rolls have been

the stuff legendary Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, roast beef and roast pork sandwiches made their reputations on. Over the past 40 years, that reputation has spread across the country and around the world. Amoroso’s now offers its extended shelf-life items that have been inspired by Amoroso’s sandwich rolls in Philadelphia for commissaries and grab and go applications. Amoroso’s is “Why Philly sandwiches are world-famous.”™

CDN Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer CDN expands its NSF-certified thermometer assortment with the Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCTW572). An upgraded model that builds on the success of the CDN Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCT572), it offers faster speed, easy one-button calibration and smooth battery replacement. The design is ergonomic, waterproof and practical. The 4.33-inch (11cm) probe is made of 304 stainless steel, and features a slim 1.5mm thin tip that will slide easily into the thickest part of food. This thermometer is fast, with a 2-3 second response time. It is highly waterproof – IPX7 cer-

tified as water resistant up to 3 feet, for 30 minutes – which makes it more versatile and resilient. The Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer also stands out for its rotating display. Four display orientations keep up with the cook’s every move. This means that it is easy to read, regardless of whether you are right or left handed. Because accuracy is essential, the thermometer has a field calibration feature. It can be quickly calibrated with the push of one button to ensure accurate readings over time. The amber backlit LCD display and extra-large digits make it easy to read. As with all CDN NSF-cer-

With the resources and capacity to service both individual food retailers and large supermarket chains – even design custom products tailored to specific company needs – Amoroso’s is the local Philly bakery that’s become an international resource. Now the rolls that made Philly sandwiches world-famous are available worldwide. For more information, call 215.863.8815, email sales@amorosobaking.com or go to www.amorosobaking.com.

tified products, it includes BioCote® antimicrobial protection. The thermometer has a wide temperature range of -58 to +572 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 to +300 degrees). Additional features include auto off after 10 minutes and a mounting loop. It runs on two AAA batteries (included), and comes with a five-year limited warranty. Available for May 2020 shipping, the CDN Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCTW572) has a list price of $74.99. For more information, visit www.CDN kitchen.com, email info@CDNkitchen.com or call 800.338.5594.

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Creating Instagrammable Moments with Mobile Mixology Today’s social media is a powerful communication tool that seeks unique and compelling content. Now with Mixology Carts by Forbes Industries with Chris Adams, hoteliers can create Instagrammable moments their guests are sure to share. The word will get out, and others will want to see for themselves. Their friends will seek out the 360-degree experience they’ve seen on social media, creating viral opportunities for hoteliers to increase guest satisfaction and keep them coming back for the compelling and unique experience of drinkable art. The influence of the culinary world and its drive for a uniquely engaging and personal “wow” factor is spilling over into how beverage service is presented. Take the average “foodie” and the kinds

of posts they share. Every chef wants these individuals dining in their establishment, snapping photos of how they plate their culinary creations and sharing these for others to see on social media. Due to the influence of the culinary world, beverage service with the finer art of mixology is taking on this same level of presentation that wows guests and gets them sharing their experiences on social media. The art and craft of mixology is creating a cocktail revival. Bartenders are no longer merely purveyors of potent refreshments; they’re upping their game with new skills and a more intimate knowledge of their craft. Like the culinary world, these curators of cocktails are exploring unique ingredients and techniques that compel a sense of awe in those who partake.

RAK Stone – Evolving Dynamics of Artisan Tableware One of the biggest and most glamorous tableware innovations of the year is RAK Stone, an amalgamation of the best of both worlds as it flaunts the look and finish of stoneware, yet is fully vitreous and edge resistant like porcelain. A first in the market, it is distinctive and ideally suited for the HORECA industry’s precise requirements. The RAK Stone collection is comprised of two newly developed ranges, Ease and Spot, which offer diners and chefs exceptional durability and aesthetics. Ease reflects unrivalled luxury. The interplay of speckled colors and the durability of stoneware results in distinct porcelain pieces that adorn dining tables with novelty. Timeless elegance defines Spot. Its abstract and unique patterns lend visual perfection to plated meals. The grit and grace of natural stone is handcrafted on

premium quality porcelain. RAK Porcelain unveiled 350 SKUs at Ambiente 2020 – Messe Frankfurt. This also includes a new organic shaped range, Fractal, designed by celebrity designer Gemma Bernal, that adds to the company’s treasury. The renewed partnership follows the enormous success of the Hide series from the Epic collection, which was felicitated with the Red Dot Design award for product innovation in 2019. The collections this year were displayed across a massive space as Ambiente dedicated an entire hall exclusively for the HORECA fraternity. The distinction successfully resulted in better footfalls and genuine customer inquiry and networking among industry counterparts. RAK Porcelains’ assistive wellness series Sensate, awarded the German

Dairy- and Gluten-Free Options from Jolly Llama Dairy and gluten free have never tasted more amazing thanks to the tasty secrets of Jolly Llama’s Delicious Enlightenment. Jolly Llama, maker of plant-powered Jolly Llama Sorbet Pops, proudly introduces dairy and gluten-free sandwiches as well as an industry first: dairy- and gluten-free ice cream cones. In addition to being transcendently delicious, these frozen treats are nonGMO, guilt-free and satisfyingly smooth thanks to the inclusion of coconut cream. Jolly Llama ice cream sandwiches are available in Vanilla and Cool Mint Chocolate Chip, in packs of four, while ice cream cones are available in Fudge Sundae and Caramel Chocolate Chip, in packs of three. As Americans grow more conscious of health and environmental

causes, Jolly Llama continues to push the boundaries of frozen treats by reimagining timeless and refreshing snacks for families to enjoy regardless of their dietary restrictions. Jolly Llama’s coconut cream sandwiches and cones satisfy the growing demand for dairy-free products and empower ice cream lovers to be freed from their lactose and gluten sensitivities. According to the Dairy-Free Ice Cream Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, the global dairy-free ice cream market size was valued at $455.9 million in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 14.8 percent. “Increasing awareness about health, rising incidences of lactose intolerance and other milk-related health issues, and socialization trends are expected to fuel the market growth in the forecast period,” the report says.

Mixologists are not just staying behind the bar. They’re taking their craft table-side; now patrons can experience the whole of mixology from beginning to end. Hoteliers who recognize the potential of mixology are implementing the processes and tools to mobilize this phenomenon for increased social media penetration, anywhere guests gather. Mixology Carts by Forbes with Chris Adams provide mixologists with all the tools they need to create a 360degree experience that immerses guests in a “wow” experience, the kind they want to post about. Designed by mixologists for mixologists, these carts can be stocked and placed where guests are creating the opportunity for hotel guests to post Instagrammable moments about their experience. Mobile mixology provides restaurant and hotel venues with a unique social

media opportunity that can provide today’s guests with the tangible experiences they crave. As the endorphins kick in, you can be sure they will pull out their phones and post about the experience. These innovative carts provide a complete mixology solution designed to provide an elevated guest experience, right where your guests are. The end result: increased guest satisfaction and social media penetration. Like all of Forbes Industries’ mobile hospitality, food and beverage equipment, these carts are built to last, giving you worry-free ROI and a lower cost of ownership. No hassles, no worries, just innovation that works. Forbes Industries – providing world-class mobile guest experiences.

design international honour, was showcased at the event. Conceived by industrial design expert Sahar Madanat of Twelve Degrees, the Sensate collection extends the company’s hospital portfolio. Its universal, user-centric design benefits differently abled people – those with visual limitations, upper limb impairments and stroke victims with limited muscle or hand coordination. RAK Porcelain also launched in 2020 its global website dedicated to core regions of Europe, the USA and the rest of the world to simplify its customers’ and end-users’ digital experience and offer convenient navigation through the varied tableware solutions offered.

Headquartered in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah – United Arab Emirates. Its production facility spans an impressive 100,000 square meters equipped with state-of-the-art machinery capable of producing 28 million pieces of high alumina porcelain tableware and top shelf décor accessories annually. Its core operable divisions are situated in Luxembourg (Europe), New York (U.S.) and UAE which function via a robust distribution network spanning five continents and reaching over 165 countries.

About RAK Porcelain L.L.C RAK Porcelain specializes in the crafting, manufacturing and supply of exquisite quality porcelain tableware catering to the International HORECA Industry.

“Rapid increase in commercialization, along with growing plantbased milk production, is a key factor propelling the demand in non-dairy ice cream market. Product innovation for enhancing taste and technological advancements in the industry provide a positive perspective to the market.” Jolly Llama’s expansion into ice cream sandwiches and cones extends from the brand’s success with its popular gluten-, dairy-, soy- and GMO-free sorbet pops, which are now available in pineapple, mango, blackberry, strawberry and raspberry sorbet flavors. Made with whole fruit, each serving is only between 70 and 80 calories. Jolly Llama is the all-natural family member of Casper’s Ice Cream, a hometown legacy ice cream brand celebrating 95 years of experience in the

For more information, contact Mark Sheley at 800.832.5427 or solutions@forbesindustries.com.

For more information, contact John Marino, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at jmarino@ rakporcelainusa.com, call 330.951.7813 or go to www.rakporcelainusa.com. Showroom located at 41 Madison Avenue on the 21st floor.

ice cream business. Since the company was formed in 1925 by Casper Merrill, after he created the first ice cream sundae on a stick, Casper’s Ice Cream has continued to grow, innovate and align with ice cream novelty lovers across the nation. “Jolly Llama is a great example of how we, at Casper’s, are dedicated to continuing to push the envelope of the frozen treats industry,” said Casper’s Ice Cream Chief Executive Officer, Paul Merrill, the grandson of Casper Merrill. “By leveraging our rich history in innovative ice cream creations, we are able to confidently explore new markets and products that bring the joy of frozen treats to all Americans, regardless of their dietary requirements or preferences.”

For more information, go to www.the jollyllama.com.

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Restaurant Daily News

Captain Ken’s Celebrates More Than 50 Years By Mike Traxler, co-Owner, Captain Ken’s Foods, Inc.

Great foods often originate in unlikely places. In fact, Captain Ken Freiberg developed his famous Firehouse OvenBaked Beans while on duty at Firehouse No. 14 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fifty years later, this signature recipe (plus many others) are made with the same attention to detail and commitment to quality. The story of Captain Ken’s Foods began in the summer of 1943, when Ken Freiberg joined the St. Paul, Minnesota fire department. In 1953, he was promoted to Captain. As was custom at most fire stations, each fireman took turns cooking meals for his fellow firefighters. Captain Ken’s specialty was making oven-baked

beans with bacon. Word spread, and people from the neighborhood would stop by the fire station hoping to sample some of Captain Ken’s home cooked oven-baked beans. As Ken’s bean recipe grew in popularity, his fellow firefighters urged him to start a business, but Ken wasn’t ready to give up life as a firefighter. In 1963, though, he used his two-week vacation to sell his oven-baked beans from a food stand at the Minnesota State Fair. The beans were a big hit! A few years later in 1967, at age 55, Ken retired early from the fire department to start Captain Ken’s Foods. It didn’t take long for Captain Ken’s reputation for making quality food products to grow. Today, Captain Ken’s processes and

Attract and Retain Restaurant Customers with an Order of XLERATOR Running a successful restaurant is a tall order. Building a loyal customer base depends upon an uncertain combination of ingredients: skill, funds, timing and luck. Getting people through the door can be hard enough, let alone enticing them back for seconds. Here’s a little food for thought on hygiene considerations and how to attract and retain restaurant customers with a high-speed and hygienic hand dryer from Excel Dryer.

Dirty Restrooms are a Bad Recipe A recent industry article details the reasons customers swear off restaurants,

with poor service not surprisingly topping the list. Coming in at a close second are dirty bathrooms, with 81.8 percent of diners reporting at least one encounter. Even worse, a third of respondents find dirty bathrooms a deal breaker, meaning the restaurant has lost them as a patron. Not all unimpressed guests leave quietly; approximately one fourth of those surveyed would respond to unhygienic restaurant conditions by posting an online review. Restaurants can’t afford to repel customers with dirty bathrooms. Paper towels that clog toilets, spill out of trash cans

Lemon & Vine: Greek Traditions with a Modern Twist By Alethia Erotas, President and Owner, Lemon & Vine

Lemon & Vine is a family owned and certified woman owned company dedicated to the art of food with true quality, taste and visual appeal that is made with the best, premium ingredients. The inspiration for the products at Lemon & Vine came from our Yaya (Greek for Grandma). It was 1930 when Angelique came to America from Greece – a young woman with her husband and children. Times were hard, but she held her family together with her boundless love and the wonderful food she prepared. She knew that the dinner table was the center of family life. Just serving their favorite meals was her way of saying “I love you” every day. Today, Mediterranean flavors, especially Greek, are gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Discriminating consumers are

markets a diverse range of premium food products for the foodservice and retail markets. The company features a broad line of awardwinning chilies, made-fromscratch oven-baked beans (not canned!), specialty taco meats, varied flavored macaroni and cheese recipes and more. Other customer favorites include Sloppy Joe Meat Sauce, Tater Tot Casserole, Chicken Pot Pie Filling, Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes, Spanish Rice and Home-style Chicken Chow Mein. All products are made using premium ingredients and are pre-cooked, then flash frozen to lock in freshness and nutritional value. Captain Ken’s Foods is family owned and operated. Products are manufactured at the company’s St. Paul, Minnesota facility, which is a USDAand FDA-inspected and certified plant.

and litter the floor are more than an eyesore. They can increase labor time, maintenance, long lines and lost sales.

Excel Dryer Brings More to the Table The XLERATOR® Hand Dryer from Excel Dryer is the only hand dryer in the industry with a dry time of 8 seconds, tested to industry guidelines from the Global Hand Dryer PCR published by UL Environment. It consumes 80 percent less energy than conventional hand dryers and adds up to a 95 percent cost savings when compared to paper towels. That’s just for starters. Excel Dryer’s expanded product line, featuring XLER-

looking for Greek food products that are amazingly authentic and make the consumer feel good about eating and sharing with family and friends. Lemon & Vine’s soul is based in Mediterranean ingredients and classic recipes as well as a creative modern spin on the traditional. Lemon & Vine takes great pride in working very closely with our co-packers to ensure that only the best ingredients and time-honored techniques are used in our products. We order custom made pasta and only use fresh Fillo dough made onsite. Every Lemon & Vine product is handmade to ensure the visual of the food you are eating is as beautiful as the taste is amazing. You will think they were made by YaYa herself – they are that good. We accept nothing less and neither should our customer. We are 100 percent dedicated to making truly great food you will be

Plant-Based Sausage Brand Launches Four Flavors High Peaks, the premium, all natural and plant-based sausage brand, launched four flavors in the United States to meet increased demand for meat alternatives. Flavors include Italian Style, Sweet Apple,

Wild Mushroom and Sunrise Trail Mix, all made with clean ingredients and spices, creating a savory and rich flavor. Each variation is made primarily from white beans, green and red peppers, basil, onions, wild

Package types range from institutional size one-gallon pouches to single serve containers. Products are distributed by national and regional broadline distributors. End-user operators include restaurants, cafeterias, resorts, casinos, convenience caterers, stores, delis, healthcare facilities, schools and more. All Captain Ken’s products offer quality, consistency and value. Employees take great pride in making great tasting food products and continuing the commitment to quality that Founder Captain Ken Freiberg started more than 50 years ago.

For more information, visit www .captainkens.com, call 651.298.0071, or contact Mike Traxler at mtraxler@ captainkens.com.

ATOR, XLERATOReco® and ThinAir® Hand Dryers, comes with enhanced features including sound, speed and heat control, multi-voltage options and an externally visible service LED to streamline maintenance.

With the fullest menu of options and accessories in the industry, improving your restroom experience with Excel Dryer is a piece of cake. Explore how its full product line offers the ultimate hygienic hand drying solution, ensuring your customers will come back for more.

For more information, www.exceldryer.com.

proud to serve your customers. At Lemon & Vine, we are continuing to create new and interesting products to bring to the market. Today’s diners are more interested in the health, quality and taste of their food than ever before. It is important to many of our customers to support family owned businesses whose values in food quality and production equal their own. More and more new products are coming on the market that are better quality. The frozen food world is changing, and Lemon & Vine will be at the forefront of these changes – the consumers’ go-to brand for the best Mediterranean food.

For more information, go to www.lemon andvine.com or email info@lemonand vine.com. To inquire about wholesale foodservice or to place an order, email wholesale@lemonandvine.com.

mushrooms and other simple, real foods. The new flavors are available at select natural and mainstream grocers nationwide.

For more information, email stacie.waters@bilinski.com or go to www.highpeaks.life.

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Restaurant Daily News

Comark Launches New Bluetooth Thermometer Comark Instruments is launching its latest Bluetooth™ product innovation, the Bluetooth Thermocouple BT48 Thermometer. See how the Comark range can automate the temperature data collection required for today’s HACCP and food safety plans. You’ll be amazed at how far temperature monitoring has come since the early days. The new Comark BT48 Thermometer is designed for all foodservice operations to quickly, safely and effectively monitor critical temperatures for deliveries, storage, cooking, cooling

and hot holding, through to final serving. The Comark BT48 has all the features of the best-selling C28 Thermometer but now incorporates recording via Bluetooth to eliminate the need for paper record keeping. Following the earlier launch of the Pocketherm™ Fold-Out BT250 Thermometer last year, it became clear that customers welcomed the ease of recording and storing temperature records on the Cloud, hence a thermocouple thermometer with a choice of specialty probes was the next step.

Waring Commercial Kitchen Equipment Helps Operators Reduce Waste, Save Money Given the importance of sustainability, food waste has become a hot-button issue for today’s foodservice operators. In a highly competitive market with tightening margins, reducing food waste is not only good for the environment, but can help boost the bottom line. As a result, operators are taking a closer look at their kitchen equipment, with an eye toward waste reduction. Restaurants account for about 11.4 million tons of wasted food annually, at a cost of approximately $25 billion per

year. Inefficiency is also a key concern related to waste. Eighty percent of the $10 billion spent each year on energy for commercial foodservice is due to inefficient cooking, holding and storage equipment. To help restaurants and other foodservice establishments reduce waste and operate more efficiently, Waring Commercial® features a full lineup of kitchen equipment with cost savings and sustainability in mind. The foodservice industry’s solutions

The BT48 Bluetooth Thermometer is designed for use with Comark Kitchen Checks App, a complete HACCP management platform that uses a Comark Bluetooth Thermometer to collect your HACCP temperature data and relay it to the Cloud. The app streamlines HACCP compliance through an intuitive sorting by kitchen function. Cooking temperatures, for instance, can be recorded by product and if there is a problem a corrective action can appear immediately to ensure food stays safe. Step-by-step information on the screen guides operaspecialist offers such innovative, sustainability-oriented products as its sous-vide machines, which cook vacuumsealed pouches of food in a temperature-controlled bath to lock in flavor and ensure perfect results every time. Available in 16-L and 25-L models, Waring’s Thermal Circulators make sous vide easy and efficient. Designed to extend the shelf life of food, Waring’s Chamber Vacuum Sealer and Pistol Vacuum Sealer ensure pouches are sealed airtight for rethermalizing. Because vacuum-sealed pouches are boil, freezer and microwave safe, they are an easy and effective way to preserve food and retain freshness. Operators use the pouches to safely freeze and store food for months, reducing spoilage and waste. Waring’s Pulp Eject Juice Extractor features a stainless steel filter basket and shredder disc for maximum yield and minimal waste, saving operators time and money. “You can tell how efficient this juicer is by the pulp,” explains Waring Marketing Manager Samantha Mullins. “Simply feel how dry the pulp is after juicing. This tells you that our machine is

tors through tasks to ensure consistency from shift to shift. your Observing Comark Kitchen Checks Dashboard on your PC gives an overview of the system 24/7. You can see your operation at a glance, review data and produce reports for your HACCP compliance pro-

gram. Comark’s Bluetooth innovations help reduce risk and increase labor efficiency in foodservice operations. For more information, www.comarkusa.com.

extracting as much juice as possible!” To make good use out of food that might otherwise be discarded, Waring also offers a 10Tray Dehydrator that turns slices of meat, fruit, vegetables and herbs into delicious dried snacks, pastry ingredients, and drink garnishes with unique flavors and textures. And Waring’s wide range of blenders, including drink and immersion blenders, are ideal for repurposing ingredients into sauces, soups, salad dressings and more. Conserving energy may be just as important as eliminating waste. Waring’s line of high-performance induction cooktops combines portable convenience with energy efficiency, using less power while providing faster and more consistent heat. “We’re proud to help restaurants reduce food waste and operate more sustainably,” said Waring General Manager Daniel DeBari. “Our lineup of sustainability solutions makes waste reduction and overall cost efficiency a lot easier.” For more information, go to www .waringcommercialproducts.com.

Bake Great with Great River Organic Milling Great River Organic Milling (GROM) has always been a proud supplier of the highest quality organic grains, stone ground flours and blends to the organic industry. While its focus over past decades has primarily been to service bakeries and cereal manufacturers alike, more recently a demand for a fresh new brand in the retail space has encouraged the company to pursue just that. The year 2018 saw GROM take its retail product selection to over 100 SKUs, and it has received spectacular support from customers and distributors. The company introduced a brand-new line of products ranging from Super Fine Almond Flour and Hemp Protein Powder to French Green Lentils and everything in between. Great River Organic Milling has its organic certified products which it is best known for, along with a line of certified gluten-free products, as well as a natural

line of products. Now everyone can enjoy having GROM’s quality products in their pantry. GROM’s selection of organic, gluten free and natural oat products are tested rigorously to ensure they are safe and free from glyphosate. It understands the responsibility it has to help the consumer protect their family’s food supply. Great River Organic Milling continues to service the baking and cereal world with organic, non-GMO stone ground flours and blends, with the motto ‘Nothing Added, Nothing Removed’ at the heart of its quality ethics. The company would like to take this opportunity to thank its partners, suppliers and friends for their support. If you want to Bake Great, call on Great River!

For more information, go to www.greatrivermilling.com or email contact@greatrivermilling.com.

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Restaurant Daily News This helps stave off digestion issues during activity, and also helps facilitate fast energy conversion. Furthermore, honey offers the ideal combination of carbohydrates for quick energy. It contains two different sugar types, both fructose and glucose (along with water), which enables it to be more easily and efficiently absorbed by the body than other sugar sources. This rapid absorption makes it immediately available to use as fuel, and to restock glycogen stores in the muscles for sustained energy. How can you most effectively incorporate honey into your own training and daily life, to help take your athletic performance to the next level? Becci Twombley, R.D., CSSD, and the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Southern California, urges her athletes to utilize natural carbohy-

drates for energy, opt for real food over supplements, and to keep convenient, healthy fueling sources readily available, like Honey Stinger sports nutrition products. “I like to keep carbohydrate quick options in locker and weight rooms to help athletes top off energy stores,” she says. “Honey Stinger waffles and chews are good options because the honey is easy to absorb and provides sustained energy without a crash... By using natural carbohydrate sources like honey and fruit, we maximize the nutrient absorption and ensure each athlete will have energy available to maintain a workload intense enough to stimulate muscle growth.”

Colorado-based company, this means drawing much deserved attention to its national network of regional family farms, the humane treatment of its happy, healthy hens and its commitment to sustainability. As a result of this increased awareness, we see consumers pushing beyond traditionally cage free eggs and instead prioritizing the health and wellbeing of the bird by choosing pasture raised eggs. Consumers are no longer taking the claims made about their food at face value. Rather, they are looking for justification, often in the form of third-party certification. This heightened pressure on the food industry has encouraged many retailers to require that the animal prod-

ucts in their grocery stores serve this need, both private label brands and otherwise – ultimately reaching beyond the egg category and into other parts of the grocery store, from desserts to condiments. On trend with this shift towards ethically sourced ingredients, NestFresh is proud to deliver a line of new Pasture Raised eggs that appeal to today’s consumers who are seeking humane, sustainably produced products. We offer Pasture Raised Organic Eggs, Pasture Raised Non-GMO Eggs and Pasture Raised Organic Soy Free Eggs. Our entire line of Pasture Raised Eggs has also been Certified Humane by Humane Farm Animal Care as we’ve increased our standards for humane animal care. Whether consumers are concerned with a clean nutritional label, non-GMO claims or humane standards, NestFresh has made the conscious decision from its

founding to bring each community it serves the best in ethically sourced eggs. This has guided deeper conversations with our consumers and has encouraged them to take greater consideration in their purchasing decisions. With a robust Pasture Raised line at the helm of our product line, we’ve continued to do so successfully.

help your customer remember that touch of first-class service your restaurant provides. This simple experience can entice them to come back again or to recommend your restaurant to their friends. Why not add your name and logo to each package? Your company has its own

unique identity, from your signature products and services to the special relationships you’ve created with your customers. Design the towel packaging any way you wish. Convey your marketing message creatively and stand out from your competition.

White Towel Services, Inc. is the original source for hot and cold towel service.

most commercial espresso units require 240v (Canada requires 20amp service). All units are commercially approved for UL and NSF standards through ETL certification. Café Espresso 2.0 is a rugged commercial brewer designed to brew up to more than 100 drinks per day. With any milk-based espresso unit, safety and cleanliness is of utmost

importance. Regular cleaning schedules and hard stops will require rinsing of the brew mechanism and milk frothing systems. This ensures consistent and safe drinking experiences. Café Espresso 2.0 makes all of the functions easy to perform and prompts the attendants automatically when each is required. Would you like to offer specialty

Elevate Your Athletic Performance with Honey With such a vast array of food choices available these days, it can be difficult to navigate all the options. Even when it comes to something as seemingly simple as sugar, there are far more different varieties than many might actually be aware of. In fact, there are numerous different types of sugar, and each one has its own unique properties and effects on the body. Similarly, there are countless different sources of sugar. But if you are an athlete, there is one in particular that you should be seeking out, as it offers special advantages for performance: honey. “Because of both its makeup and consistency, honey is easy to consume, easy to digest and also easily absorbed by the body, making it an incredibly efficient fuel source that is ideal for sports performance,” says Kayla Martin, M.S.,

R.D., C.S.S.D., and the director for performance nutrition services at Penn State University. As Martin indicates, there are a number of factors that make honey a prime energy source for athletic performance. To start, it is a much purer sugar than many of its highly processed counterparts, like cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup. As athletes look to prioritize pure, ‘real’ foods that are less processed and feature quality ingredients, honey is an energy source that rises to the top. When it comes to high intensity activity, that pure, simple sugar source is exactly what you need to fuel your system. As Martin states, honey is incredibly easy to consume. It dissolves in your mouth, so you don’t even have to chew it, and it breaks down quickly and easily.

NestFresh Rises to Meet Consumer Need for Transparency By Sotheary Hom, Marketing Manager, NestFresh

As the food industry continues to evolve – oftentimes as a result of consumer demand – significant trends still remain centered around animal welfare and ethical food production. Particularly in the egg category, consumers have put companies under a microscope. However, for those already operating under ethical standards, this shift has helped to open up an important conversation about food nationwide. As a leader within the egg category, NestFresh has leveraged these conversations to further encourage shoppers to take a closer look at the products and brands they regularly support. For the White Towel Services (Cont’d. from p. 1)

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employees and who are based in the United States or Canada. The program offers employees a year-round 30 percent discount on SKECHERS slip-resistant work shoes and corporate casual styles. All of the SKECHERS slip-resistant shoes are ASTM Mark II tested to meet or exceed industry standards. Included in the program is SKECH-

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purchases, which would enable them to spread the cost of their shoes over multiple paychecks. This part of the program is entirely optional for the employer, and you need not offer a payroll deduction plan to enable your employees to enjoy all of the other benefits of the SKECHERS Direct Corporate Shoe Program.

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About NestFresh NestFresh Eggs is a specialty egg company that produces a full line of shell, liquid, dried and hard cooked egg products. Its organic, pasture raised and free range eggs are available in branded, private label and bulk packaging. The company was the first to develop eggs certified by the Non-GMO Project.

For more information, go to www.nest fresh.com or follow the company on social media.

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If you’re looking for authentic specialty ingredients from around the world, look no further. Vertullo Imports offers a line of high-end imported specialty items that are guaranteed to enhance any meal, and these new olives are no exception.

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