Resources and links

A collection of industry organizations, tradeshows, hunger relief programs and vendors...

ASSOCIATIONS/NETWORKS

Epicurean Club of Boston
FohBoh - The Restaurant Community
Health Care Without Harm
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
North American Assoc of Food Equipment Manufacturers
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT)

TRADESHOWS

Coffee Fest
International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show
New England Foodservice & Lodging
North American Assoc of Food Equipment Manufacturers Produce Marketing Assoc Foodservice Conference & Expo

HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS

America's Second Harvest
City Harvest
The Greater Boston Food Bank
The Hunger Site
MAZON
Share our Strength

VENDORS/SERVICES

Atlantic Restaurant Group
The Boston Restaurant Group
Broaster
CDN
Chef Pants
Cinders Barbecues
Culinary Software Services
CR Peterson Associates
Delta Design & Construction
Event Maven
Frosty Factory
Grotto Wine Cellars & Cabinets
Healthy Dining & HealthyDiningFinder.com
Hobart Corporation
Irinox
Jason Enterprises, Inc.
Java Jacket
Liquid Ice Beverage Solutions
M&M Construction Services
Magic Seasonings
Manitowoc Ice Machines
Maria & Ricardo's Tortilla Factory
NEMCO Food Equipment, Ltd
Packard Paper Corporation
Robert Stefanik & Associates
Taylor Freezer of Connecticut
Taylor Freezer of New England
TriMark USA, Inc.
Wood Stone


ASSOCIATIONS/NETWORKS


 

Epicurean Club of Boston [top]

The Epicurean Club of Boston is the "OLDEST CHEFS CLUB IN AMERICA" chartered on November 2, 1894; the club is a proud member of the American Culinary Federation .The purpose of this club is for the maintenance of an association for acquaintance and social companionship; to educate its membership to a higher degree of proficiency in the art of cooking; to promote the culinary profession and professionalism in all culinarians; and to aid in the education and advancement of young culinarians through means of scholarships.

For more information: www.theepicureanclubofboston.com/

 


 

FohBoh - The Restaurant Community [top]

FohBoh is the leading Professional Community for the global restaurant industry.

For more information: www.fohboh.com/

 


 

Health Care Without Harm [top]

Health Care Without Harm is an international coalition of hospitals and health care systems, medical professionals, community groups, health-affected constituencies, labor unions, environmental and environmental health organizations and religious groups.

For more information: www.healthyfoodinhealthcare.org

 


 

National Restaurant Association (NRA) [top]

Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 935,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 12.8 million people.

For more information: www.restaurant.org

 


 

North American Assoc of Food Equipment Manufacturers [top]

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of more than 625 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. NAFEM's biennial trade show attracts approximately 20,000 foodservice professionals and features more than 600 North American manufacturers.

For more information: www.thenafemshow.org

 


 

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade [top]

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,500 current member companies throughout the U.S. and overseas.

For more information: www.nasft.org

 


TRADESHOWS


 

Coffee Fest [top]

Coffee Fest is dedicated to the growth and proliferation of the specialty coffee, gourmet tea and alternative beverage industries. With a strong emphasis on independent retail, Coffee Fest features a complete industry wide trade show, invaluable educational programming, Free-Pour Latte Art Competition, New Product Showcase, Opening Night Reception, incredible Special Attractions and tremendous Networking Opportunities.

For more information: www.coffeefest.com

 


 

International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show [top]

The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, the world's largest showcase and exchange of industry products, trends, and developments, attracts every segment and facet of the industry. The trade show, owned by the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Inc., and the American Hotel & Lodging Association, unveils more than 1,400 exhibitors' products and services and draws more than 35,000 attendees each year.

For more information: www.ihmrs.com

 


 

National Restaurant Assoc Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show [top]

THe NRA Show is the Western Hemisphere's largest foodservice and hospitality event. No matter what type of operation you run, the NRA Show has what you need. Major areas of focus include food, beverage, equipment, smallwares, apparel, tabletop, furnishings, design, technology, and services.

For more information: www.restaurant.org/show

 


 

International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York [top]

Do you want to... Discover and sample the newest food and beverage products to hit the market? Find inspiration for your menu? Drive more profit into your business? Streamline operations? Improve the customer experience and increase loyalty? Easily source new products and services from more than 600 vendors? Network with the best, brightest and most innovative industry leaders? Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and maximize revenue? Hire, train and manage your staff more effectively? If you answered YES to any of the questions above, then attending the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will be the best business decision you can make - we guarantee it!

For more information: www.internationalrestaurantny.com

 


 

New England Foodservice & Lodging (NEFS) [top]

The New England Food & Lodging Exposition and Conference is an annual tradeshow that features products for the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries.

For more information: www.nefs-expo.com

 


 

North American Assoc of Food Equipment Manufacturers [top]

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of more than 625 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. NAFEM's biennial trade show attracts approximately 20,000 foodservice professionals and features more than 600 North American manufacturers.

For more information: www.thenafemshow.org

 


 

Produce Marketing Assoc Foodservice Conference & Expo [top]

Produce Marketing Association’s annual Foodservice Conference & Exposition is dedicated to collaboratively growing the fresh produce and foodservice businesses, by providing up-to-the-minute information, trends and analysis, unparalleled relationship-building networking and the only produce-only expo in foodservice. Attendees love its relatively small size of about 1,500 attendees, made up of industry leaders from across the produce and foodservice supply chain. All that business-boosting value, and a beautiful Monterey location to boot.

For more information: pma.com/foodservice

 


HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS


 

America's Second Harvest [top]

The America's Second Harvest Network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually. The America's Second Harvest Network supports approximately 50,000 local charitable agencies operating more than 94,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, Kids Cafes, Community Kitchens and BackPack Programs. Each year, the America's Second Harvest Network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income hungry people in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors.

For more information: www.secondharvest.org

 


 

City Harvest [top]

City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City. We do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions.

For more information: www.cityharvest.org

 


 

The Greater Boston Food Bank [top]

The Food Bank serves 190 communities in eastern Massachusetts. Our reach extends roughly from Lowell and Lawrence in the northeastern part of the state, through the Greater Boston area, down to Cape Cod, Fall River, New Bedford and the southeastern part of the state, and over to (but not including) the Worcester area.

For more information: www.gbfb.org

 


 

The Hunger Site [top]

The Hunger Site is an online activism site that offers simple ways to help in the fight against the silent killers of hunger and food insecurity.

For more information: www.thehungersite.com

 


 

MAZON [top]

MAZON allocates donations from the Jewish community to prevent and alleviate hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds.

For more information: www.mazon.org

 


 

Share our Strength [top]

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. We have raised over $200 million to fight hunger around the globe. We have invested critical funds in over 1,000 hunger-related organizations to help the most effective organizations sustain their efforts and maximize their capacity to deliver results. Today, our priority is to end childhood hunger in America ensuring that the nearly 12 million American children facing hunger have access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow and thrive.

For more information: www.strength.org

 


VENDORS/SERVICES


 

Atlantic Restaurant Group [top]

The Atlantic Restaurant Group's uniqueness comes from the fact that its staff is intimately familiar with every aspect of the restaurant business, from the pricing and marketability of a property to facilitating lease negotiations, licensing and ultimately a timely closing. ARG understands the daily demands of owning and operating a restaurant. Our principal has been a successful restaurant owner who had to pay rent, utility bills, payroll and meals tax. ARG can best guide buyers and sellers through every detail of the transaction process with not only experience, but with an insider’s perspective.

For more information: www.atlanticrest.com

 


 

The Boston Restaurant Group [top]

The Boston Restaurant Group, Inc. is a commercial real estate firm that specializes in selling restaurants, leasing restaurant space, restaurant appraisals and management consulting. The company was founded in 1990 by Charles M. Perkins, FCBI, a former regional manager with Friendly Ice Cream Corporation and a multi-unit franchise owner with Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Perkins is a frequent speaker on subjects relating to Restaurant Valuations and Opening a Restaurant and was the contributing author on restaurants in the "Handbook on Business Valuation" published by John Wiley & Sons.

For more information: www.bostonrestaurantgroup.com

 


 

Broaster [top]

The Broaster Company, headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, markets and licenses the Genuine Broaster Chicken®, Broaster® Recipe Express, and Bro-Tisserie® food programs worldwide to a wide range of restaurants, supermarkets, bars, nightclubs, convenience stores, and military, institutional, and governmental foodservice operations through a network of authorized distributors.

For more information: www.broaster.com

 


 

CR Peterson Associates [top]

As specialist in sales and marketing in the foodservice industry for over 50 years, C.R. Peterson Associates has strategically assembled a portfolio of premier manufacturers. This allows us an enhanced position within our distribution network, thus increasing our client's market share. CRP is headquartered in Easton, MA with field offices located throughout New England.

For more information: www.crpeterson.com

 


 

Delta Design & Construction [top]

Delta Design & Construction, Inc is a construction firm offering pre-construction, construction management and general contracting services to the Restaurant, Retail, Education, Interiors, and Residential markets. Our approach is collaborative and honest and driven by an extremely high sense of urgency.

For more information: www.deltaconstruct.com

 


 

Event Maven [top]

Our exquisite mix of connections in the food and hospitality industry makes us the best at what we do. Covering a wide range of aspects we have some of the best event, wine, dining, and marketing experts in the world.

For more information: www.eventmavenonline.com

 


 

CDN [top]

Component Design Northwest, Inc. (CDN) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008 as the only company focused solely on time and temperature. A global category leader with the personal service and commitment of a family-owned business, CDN offers the broadest assortment of thermometers and timers on the market. CDN products are sold in over 2,800 retail stores and over 13,000 commercial locations. All over the world, people rely on CDN for product innovation, superior customer service, quality and value.

For more information: www.cdn-timeandtemp.com

 


 

Chef Pants [top]

Chef Threads offers quality chef clothes at affordable prices.

For more information: www.chefthreads.net

 


 

Cinders Barbecues [top]

Located in the north west of England and established in 1984, we are original equipment manufacturers of outdoor gas grills aimed wholly at the professional market. This specialization means we are fully dedicated to the product with our entire company and market spread gives us long-term stability. Our expanding international reputation has been built on straight dealing with our distributors around the world.

For more information: www.cindersbarbecues.com

 


 

Culinary Software Services [top]

Culinary Software Services provides leading-edge restaurant and foodservice software ChefTec, CorTec, (and Escoffier) to chefs, owners, operators, restaurants, and other foodservice professionals in the food service industry. CSS serves a vast cross section of the foodservice industry including restaurants, caterers, hotels, motels, educators and others. ChefTec is the leader in restaurant software.

For more information: www.culinarysoftware.com

 


 

Frosty Factory [top]

From lines of machines in daiquiri bars, to margarita machines in Mexican Restaurants, to frozen specialty drinks in coffee shops, Frosty Factory supplies equipment to a large variety of applications and serves the complete requirements of today's foodservice operators. Quality equipment and total customer support make Frosty Factory the only choice for frozen beverage equipment.

For more information: www.frostyfactory.com

 


 

Grotto Wine Cellars & Cabinets [top]

At Grotto Custom Wine Cellars & Cabinets, we are passionate about the proper storage of wine. With years of experience in the wine industry and having traveled the world's finest wine regions, we understand the importance of preserving your wine investment.

For more information: www.grottocellars.com

 


 

Healthy Dining & HealthyDiningFinder.com [top]

Healthy Dining has been at the forefront of restaurant nutrition since 1990. Healthy Dining's team - master’s level health professionals, registered dietitians, marketing professionals and a doctoral level researcher - has worked with hundreds of restaurants and analyzed thousands of menu items for nutritional content.

For more information: www.healthydiningfinder.com

 


 

Hobart Corporation [top]

Hobart is the world's leading innovator of food equipment, systems and service for the foodservice and food retail industry. We have been for more than 100 years. And because our expertise spans the entire industry, we know how a piece of equipment fits into a customer’s whole operation, not just a small part of it. That's probably why so many customers have so many good things to say about Hobart.

Our equipment includes food machines such as mixers and slicers, warewashing equipment, cooking equipment, bakery equipment, refrigeration, and weighing and wrapping equipment. It all started with our first product, a coffee mill, developed way back in 1897.

For more information: www.hobartcorp.com

 


 

Irinox [top]

Supplier of blast chillers and shock freezers.

For more information: www.irinox.com

 


 

Jason Enterprises, Inc. [top]

Jason Enterprises, Inc. was one of the first FAEMA Espresso Equipment Importers in the US. With over twenty years of experience in providing sales and support for FAEMA products, we truly are the FAEMA Source.

For more information: www.faemasource.com

 


 

Java Jacket [top]

Java Jacket is a manufacturer and original inventor of coffee sleeves. This family run business has now sold over 1 billion cup sleeves by putting customers comfort and satisfaction first. They sell to the corner espresso stand, as well as some of the biggest coffee chains.

For more information: www.javajacket.com

 


 

Liquid Ice Beverage Solutions [top]

Liquid Ice provides beverage syrups, cups, lids, straws, dispensing equipment, and repair services for nearly 600 foodservice and retail locations throughout the Northeast United States. Liquid Ice offers fixed fee, and pay-as-you-go equipment and service programs for soda fountains, icemakers, frozen carbonated beverage equipment and frozen uncarbonated beverage equipment.

For more information: www.liquidiceusa.com

 


 

M&M Construction Services [top]

M&M Construction Services is a full service Commercial General Contracting firm located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Offering a wide array of services to our clients including Design/Build, General Construction, Pre-Construction planning, and On-site Management. Beginning as specialists in high-end restaurant design and construction, M&M has expanded over the last five years to include retail, automotive dealerships and all levels of the restaurant industry.

For more information: www.mandmconstructionservices.com

 


 

Magic Seasonings [top]

Currently, Magic Seasoning Blends offers all-natural, MSG free products in sixteen different blends; Magic Pepper Sauce; seven ground, dried Magic Chiles; four Magic Sauce & Marinades; and several cookbook gift-packs. With the exception of Pizza & Pasta seasonings and the sauce/marinades, all products are certified Kosher.

For more information: www.chefpaul.com

 


 

Manitowoc Ice Machines [top]

Manitowoc offers Americas #1 selling ice machine in addition to ice dispensers, storage bins, accessories and more.

For more information: www.manitowocice.com

 


 

Maria & Ricardo's Tortilla Factory [top]

Maria and Ricardo's has designed and produced high quality all-natural/organic tortillas and wraps for over 20 years to the food service industry, including prepared food deli's at grocery establishments, restaurants, commissaries and manfacturers of ready-to-eat meals.

For more information: www.mariaandricardos.com

 


 

NEMCO Food Equipment, Ltd [top]

Time. Temperature. Labor. They are all variables that can affect the quality of your food, your service and your presentation. They can also affect your bottom line. But the key is to see them as opportunities instead of obstacles. You need to find the right tools to make these variables work for you. That's the way we view things at NEMCO. And as a result, customers just like you have often looked to us to develop innovative commercial food equipment that turns these opportunities into profits.

For more information: www.nemcofoodequip.com

 


 

Packard Paper Corporation [top]

Distributors of retail equipment supplies, information systems supplies, office equipment supplies, financial equipment supplies, labels and more.

For more information: www.packardpaper.com

 


 

Robert Stefanik & Associates [top]

New England restaurant and night club management services. Industry services include alcohol service shopper program, management and bartender recruiting, menu design and graphics, advertising concepts, restaurant secret shopper programs, professional bartender training, ID update, custom designed employment applications and associate training manuals.

For more information: www.robstefanik.com

 


 

Taylor Freezer of Connecticut [top]

For over forty years Taylor Freezer of Connecticut has provided specialty equipment and service to the world's leading foodservice organizations and local independent businesses. Taylor Freezer of Connecticut is an exclusive factory appointed equipment and parts distributor and factory authorized service agent for several specialty food service equipment lines including; Taylor, Flavor Burst, ISA, and Broaster. Primary equipment categories include systems for frozen desserts, frozen beverages, and specialty cooking.

For more information: www.taylorct.com

 


 

Taylor Freezer of New England [top]

The exclusive Taylor and Flavor Burst Distributor and ISA importer in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

For more information: www.taylornewengland.com

 


 

TriMark USA, Inc. [top]

TriMark USA, Inc. is one of the country's largest providers of design services, equipment and supplies to the foodservice industry. TriMark offers foodservice operators a new level of service by combining the hands-on support and local market knowledge of a strong regional supplier with the purchasing strength, industry expertise, and delivery capabilities of a national company. We work closely with our customers, which include national restaurant chains, independent restaurant operators, healthcare facilities, entertainment venues, and many other segments, to provide the products and services that will help them operate more efficiently and realize better bottom line results.

For more information: www.trimarkusa.com

 


 

Wood Stone [top]

Wood Stone Oven Equipment features Stone Hearth wood fired and gas fired ovens, tandoors and rotisseries for restaurant and commercial kitchens.

For more information: www.woodstone-corp.com

 



 


 

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PRODUCTS ON PARADE

 

Tequila Avión launches in New York

Tequila Avión LLC, maker of a new ultra premium tequila produced by fifth generation agave growers from among the finest Blue Weber agave found in the highest regions of Jalisco, Mexico, offers distinct flavors achieved through a combination of slow-roasting at lower temperatures to protect the natural flavors of the agave. An ultra-slow filtration process creates an unusually smooth taste profile. Tequila Avion is available in Silver, Reposado and Añejo varietals. To learn more please visit www.TequilaAvión.com. The company just announced new distribution in New York through Empire Merchants, a division of The Charmer Sunbelt Group.

 

For more information, www.TequilaAvión.com.

 


 

 

Simplify auction item requests with easy to use AIRS system

 

AIRS, short for auction item request system, allows groups seeking donations to fill out a request form on restaurant websites for approval or rejection with the click of a button. AIRS generates notification e-mails and gift certificates and delivers them on behalf of the restaurant. Operators are able to review their activity on their management site with a graphic "dashboard," allowing easy control of requests, prompt response and tracking capability. "Make donations work for you," says CMarket/Bidding for Good.

 

For more information, www.biddingforgood.com.

 


 

 

An iPhone app that gives restaurants customer "top of mind"

 

Mobilaurus offers a platform that enables operators to create an onging dialogue with customers and puts their operation in the customer’s pocket. Communicate interactively with customers who view your menu on their mobile device, order, and pick up without long waits. Send discount coupons and special promotions using the application as well as daily communiqués that keep your operation in the customer’s field of awareness. More interactive than Twitter or Facebook, the app simplifies ordering and creates a bond between restaurant and guest.

 

For more information, www.mobilaurus.com.

 


 

 

Super-premium gluten-free vodkas from Maine

 

Cold River Vodka’s award-winning Classic and Blueberry potato vodkas are gluten-free and have won acclaim for their distinct nose and smooth finish. The vodkas use water from Maine’s Cold River, farm-fresh Maine potatoes, and are batch-distilled in a custom-made copper potstill. The delicately balanced flavor of Cold River Blueberry Flavored Vodka - the newest addition - features Maine potatoes and wild Maine blueberries from family-owned Wyman’s.

 

For more information, www.coldrivervodka.com.

 


 

 

Limited release vodka for the holidays

 

Vermont Spirits, producer of ultra-premium vodkas produced from the sap of maple trees, introduces Vermont Limited Release Vodka produced entirely from early run maple sap for exceptional flavor and character with subtle flavor and smooth mouth feel Fewer than 1,000 hand-number 375 ml. bottles were produced this year.

 

For more information, www.vermontspirits.com.

 


 

 

Phillips reformulates crab cakes

Phillips Foods reformulated crab cakes offer a value alternative and have a new, more decadent taste. Enhanced texture and cooking properties create a lighter, fluffier product with better cooking versatility and longer holding times. The secret lies in perfecting the emulsification process so the wet mix expands and captures the moisture as the cakes cook, says Phillips. A wide variety of choices is available from the Signature, Premium, Chef’s Choice and Chesapeake Crab Cakes in 3 or 5 oz. sizes. The goal, Phillips says, was a better performing product under all cooking conditions.

 

For more information, www.phillipsfoodservice.com.

 


 

 

City Gardens offers discount on rooftop gardens

Sign up for a rooftop garden installation with City Gardens and receive half off maintenance until March, 2011, says the company. You’ll get a fall harvest and winter growing experience with Cold Frame technology and a Spring harvest one to two months earlier than if it was installed next year. The total package includes 20 percent off raised bed installation and cold frames for winter growing, too, plus free Spring Awakening services for total savings of more than $700.

 

For more information, please emailgreencitygrowers@gmail.com.

 


 

 

Space saving dispenser reduces costs and consumption

Tork, a brand of SCA Tissue, unveiled a space-saving dispenser that offers one-napkin-at-a-time dispensing to reduce costs, cut consumption by 25 percent and curtail waste. The Tork Xpressnap Café is a high-capacity, environmentally responsible dispenser that is perfect for small tables and counters where space is limited. As an added feature, the Xpressnap Café comes complete with customizable advertising space so each food service location can create an image or message specific to their restaurant.

 

For more information, www.torkusa.com.

 


 

 

Variety of organic wild mushrooms available

 

Hokto-Kinoka offers foodservice operators four varieties of fresh organic cultivated wild mushrooms including maitoki (hen of the woods), king trumpet, brown beech and white beech. Serve as an ingredient in various dishes or as a side dish sautéed with red or yellow peppers and onions. Grown in a state of the art facility near San Diego, the mushrooms provide a flavorful touch to any menu.

 

For more information, www.hokto-kinoka.com.

 


 

 

Faema Smart with newly designed cabinet

Faema introduces Faema Smart, designed by Giugiaro with a brand new cabinet look focusing on the contrast between light and dark elements in the machine’s non-metallic parts. Marketed with special pricing, the machine offers time-tested Faema technology and durability with an elegant look.

 

For more information, www.faema.com.

 


 

 

Vinturi introduces special aerator for white wines

 

The new Vinturi white wine aerator accelerates the breathing process to deliver a better bouquet, enhanced flavors and a smoother finish. It joins Vinturi’s two-year-old red wine aerator, but employs a different aeration engine. The wine accessory’s design creates an increase in the wine’s velocity and a decrease in its pressure. This pressure difference draws in air, which is mixed with wine for perfect aeration.

 

For more information, www.vinturi.com.

 


 

 

Phillips launches new brand

 

Phillips is launching a new brand at the Boston Seafood Show - Steve Phillips World Cuisines. The brand marries owner Steve Phillips’ love of global cuisines with operators’ growing desire to serve ethnic dishes on the menu. Featuring eight traditional sauces from Thailand and India, the sauces are made in Southeast Asia and use indigenous ingredients to deliver a truly authentic product. Steve Phillips World Cuisines Thai and Indian sauces are a convenient alternative to preparing sauces from scratch or serving ethnic dishes on menus with limited chef experience. With virtually no prep involved, the sauces are simply thawed, heated and used to top your favorite protein.

 

For more information, www.phillipsfoodservice.com.

 


 

Sweet Lilly's no-sugar added cheesecake

Sweet Lilly’s introduces three new no-sugar added cheesecakes - Chocolate Chip, Michigan Cherry and Apple Crumb. Choose from two styles - casino for large groups or hospitals, or gourmet, designed for restaurants, hotels, and other venues seeking higher-end presentation. All are certified Kosher and are trans fat-free.

 

For more information, www.sweetlillysdesserts.com.

 


 

 

Batch freezers for Italian gelato

Take advantage for the growing market for profitable gelato with new with profit margins of up to 80 percent. Receive expert training in using the freezers’ automatic mode with gelato mix and liquid flavorings or semi-automatic mode to create your own dessert recipes.

 

For more information, www.taylor-company.com.

 


 

 

New chilled soups from Wild Veggie

Wild Veggie introduces a line of chilled soups with all natural quality, made from fresh in-season vegetables that are minimally processed to ensure rich vegetable taste and nutrition. Introduced at the NRA Show this year, the line has no trans fats, additives, preservatives or artificial ingredients.

 

For more information, www.wildveggieus.com.

 


 

 

Premium seating for over 50 years

 

Bertolini Hospitality & Design has a rich tradition of providing premium seating for more than 50 years. Today, that tradition of world-class quality is serving banquet and conference managers with the company’s new Titan/ZM series.

 

For more information, www.BertoliniHD.com.

 


 

 

Larien Bagel Biter now NSF-certified

Larien Products' Commercial Bagel Biter® Plus, model 5400 recently received NSF certification. The manual bagel slicer uses guillotine action to slice fresh bagels safely. The base section self-centers the bagel while the pointed stainless steel blade cuts the bagel in half as the user simply pushes down. The double serrated blade features Xylan Plus®, a nonstick coating. Clear view guards, made from unbreakable Lexan* resin, safely isolate fingers from the slicing action.

 

For more information, www.larien.com.

 


 

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