Resources and links
A collection of industry organizations, tradeshows, hunger relief programs and vendors...
Epicurean Club of Boston
Health Care Without Harm
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
North American Assoc of Food Equipment Manufacturers
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT)
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
America's Second Harvest
City Harvest
The Greater Boston Food Bank
The Hunger Site
MAZON
Share our Strength
Atlantic Restaurant Group
The Boston Restaurant Group
Broaster
CDN
Cinders Barbecues
Culinary Software Services
CR Peterson Associates
Frosty Factory
Grotto Wine Cellars & Cabinets
Hobart Corporation
Irinox
Jason Enterprises, Inc.
Java Jacket
Liquid Ice Beverage Solutions
M&M Construction Services
Magic Seasonings
Manitowoc Ice Machines
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Luxury Polish vodka premieres in NYC
Orzel, Polish for "eagle," is now available in New York City, says Florida-based Heritage Brands. Distilled six times in small batches, Orzel offers smooth, rich, balanced taste. The vodka is created from a grain base and is said to be the finest quality vodka derived from a grain distillate production method utilizing the best agricultural raw materials. The result is a grain ethyl of the lux type, the main ingredient in Orzel vodka.
For more information, www.orzelvodka.com.
Fresh, natural line of pro-biotic items
Zukay Live FoodsTM launches new probiotic, lacto-fermented condiments including ketchup, salsas and relishes, contains a symbiosis of live cultures with fresh raw ingredients in a non-dairy base. Probiotics are friendly bacteria that live in the digestive system and are believed to have a number of health benefits while making it difficult for harmful pathogens to survive. The line includes hot and mild Salsa Viva products, garlic and horseradish dill relishes, and ketchup.
For more information, www.zukaylive.com.
Barramundi for taste and affordability
Farm-raised Barramundi sea bass, raised by Australis Aquaculture, is a fish hailed by leading chefs for its texture and flavor, high oil content and versatility. The fish has delicate flesh and a mild, buttery flavor and qualifies for FDA’s highest nutritional designation as an excellent source of omega-3s. Mild and succulent, the fish is described as a cross between red snapper and striped bass.
For more information, www.australis.us.
Colorful graphics help build beverage sales
Taylor's new SlushosityTM slush merchandising program brings colorful, "cool" graphics to frozen carbonated beverage machines, allowing operators to capitalize on the popularity and profitability of slush products. Ask about FCB slush products and the EquiflexTM financial package to get started in a fun and affordable total program.
For more information, www.taylor-company.com.
Streamlining process for placing food orders
Klick Kitchen, a foodservice site created by longtime industry professionals to streamline the purchasing process for wholesale vendors and foodservice professionals, will expand into eight cities across the Northeast by early next year from its launch base in New York. The online 24/7 subscription-based purchasing system allows members to find vendors, build orders, get back to the kitchen and receive the order seamlessly. Low priced plans include support, online catalogs, 24-hour access and a free trial period.
For more information, www.klickkitchen.com.
Manhattan Deli-Arts serves up pastrami
Manhattan Deli-Arts pays tribute to the culinary heritage of the city’s classic delis. A new line introduces The Great Lost Pastrami and Great Lost Corned Beef plus Historically Essential Corned Beef Hash and Pastrami Hash, Pastrami is made exclusively from navel plate, the traditional cut of beef for essential tenderness and texture, and is gently cured, marinated with All Natural blend of 16 aromatic whole-grain spices, hand-rubbed with All Natural pre-smoke rub, smoked with real hardwood and slowly cooked. The Corned Beef is made from top-quality double beef brisket and slowly cured. Each batch is hand-rubbed with our All Natural, fresh-ground blend of 15 spices from around the world, and gently cooked.
For more information, www.nosherei.com.
High volume model from Frosty Factory
Frosty Factory's new 298 model comes with a 4 gallon cylinder, 6 gallon hopper and 3HP compressor. The unit, 21" W by 33"D by 36"H was tested at a high volume demand event held outside serving 16-oz. alcoholic drinks and has not been out-drawn. Factory tests yielded 35 gallons per hour production. The counter top model can serve 437 10-oz. drinks per hour.
For more information, www.frostyfactory.com.
Raising pork in a humane way not new to Iowa family farm
Beeler Pork in La Mar, IA has been raising pigs for more than 150 years, using humane methods that allow pigs to enjoy fresh air, sunshine and fair treatment. HelukaTM farming does away with gestation and farrowing crates. Treating animals with compassion produces safer and better tasting products, says the Beeler familywhose HelukaTM (an Indian word meaning ‘full of sun’) system lets the animals go outside, play and socialize, have free access to food (with no animal by-products) and water, and root or nest in deep straw bedded areas. Beeler HelukaTM pigs are raised without antibiotics or growth promotants and fed without artificial ingredients or preservatives such as MSG, sodium nitrites, nitrates, phosphates, glutens or binders. The Beeler HelukaTM line consists of products ranging from the number one selling Hickory Smoked Bacon to Ham and natural casing Weiner.
For more information, www.beelerspurepork.com.
Wall-mounted Epi-Ready for life-threatening allergies
Epi-Ready, a wall-mounted storage unit for auto-injectable epinephrine, can potentially save the life of customers with a severe allergic reaction. The unit, when installed in a prominent place, serves as a reminder of the availability of emergency epinephrine. The individual with life- threatening allergies may have only four minutes to receive life-saving emergency epinephrine. The unit is priced at $29.95.
For more information, www.epi-ready.com.
Non-skid solutions for server trays
To facilitate improved ergonomics and server performance, Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company (MFG Tray Co.) introduces a series of light weight, high-strength fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite trays for the hospitality industry. In addition to providing less strain on a server’s workload, the tray’s proprietary non-skid coating provides a functional surface with up to 150 percent improvement in non-skid (even when wet) performance - resulting in fewer broken dishes due to sliding. Three tray sizes inter-stack with other products on the market.
For more information, www.mfgtray.com.
Take to road with mobile catering oven
Wood Stone lets you take your show on the road with a mobile catering oven - a modified Fire Deck 6045 - that fits on a custom-built tandem-axled trailer. The trailer comes with a fuel tank storage box equipped with four refillable LP gas tanks. The oven has a 6 ft. power cord, a 40 in. wide and 38 in. deep cooking space. A battery-powered version of the mobile unit is also available.
For more information, www.woodstone-corp.com.
Pork loin back ribs with tangy BBQ sauce
Broaster introduces new Broaster® Recipe pork loin back ribs with BBQ sauce, the company’s first fully cooked product. Individually quick-frozen and packed in two 5-lb. pouches per case, the ribs may be heated and served from a microwave, convection or conventional oven. It is the 27th selection in a line designed for expansive profit opportunities for a wide range of foodservice establishments including restaurants, bars, C-stores, supermarkets, nightclubs, colleges and universities and others.
For more information, www.broaster.com/brffoods.htm or call 608-353-7945
Introducing Sunfish fillets
Southstream Seafoods, Inc. of Warwick, RI introduces farm raised FrostmarkTM Sunfish fillets. Known as "Sunnies," the fish comes in fillets ranging from .75 to 1.5 oz. and has a mild taste. Sunfish is available year around, comes individually quick frozen scaled with skin on, and is chemical and antibiotic-free.
For more information, www.southstream.com.
Fiddleheads for spring menus
North American Import and Export, a national high-end restaurant distributor, offers operators fresh, seasonal fiddleheads ferns with a flavor resembling a cross between and artichoke and asparagus. Serve with pasta, steak, lamb, seafood and poultry as a side dish or combine with fresh mushrooms for a ragout. Produce is shipped overnight.
For more information, www.nafood.com
New and improved foodservice wipers
SCA Tissue introduces three new Tork® Premium Cuisine wipers with special value-added properties as well as improved Tork® Advanced and Tork® Universal foodservice wipers. The Premium Cuisine Cloths are low linting, more absorbent than linen and durable enough to be washed for reuse after tackling tough jobs.
Tork Premium Cloth with Microban® is engineered with a protective antimicrobial formula that inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. Large apertures are designed to pick up particles and rinse easily. Tork Premium Cloth with Quat-SafeTM prolongs the life of sanitizing solutions, allowing for cleaner surfaces and reduced risk of contamination. Studies show that the cloth with Quat-Safe significantly increases the lifespan of the active ingredients in cleaning/sanitizing solutions when compared with the use of those cleaning solutions with traditional and non-woven towels.
For more information, www.TorkUSA.com.
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