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MFG Tray Non-Slip Serving Trays

Denise Greer — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:38:01 +0000

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays are available in 14” round, 16” round, and 27” oval designs. They inter-stack with other brands, enabling users to replace current stock as needed.

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays are strong, light, and easy to handle. They provide up to 150 percent improvement in surface grip and stability to substantially reduce costly breakage from spills. With a strong, light weight tray that resists scratching and chipping, this non-slip serving tray is sure to be a lasting addition in your serving establishment.

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays feature a stain-resistant surface that will not absorb odors or harbor bacteria. The composite construction ensures dimensional stability without warping or sagging, regardless of changes in temperature or humidity. The trays can be easily cleaned in any standard or commercial washer.

MFG Tray non-slip serving trays are safe for food service and are NSF listed.

MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodate all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays.

About our Company: MFG Tray has been a trusted supplier of trays and containers in the food service industry for over 70 years founded and still in Linesville, Pennsylvania USA. MFG Tray is part of Molded Fiber Glass Companies, which includes 11 strategically located facilities in North America. MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodate all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays. These trays offer several exclusive design, cost, and performance benefits that cannot be duplicated by other materials or manufacturers. The inherent strength and dimensional stability of MFG Tray composite trays make them exceptionally well suited for food service industry applications. Protect your customers and your brand reputation with the frontline prevention and quality that MFG Tray provide.

Check our food service catalog, products, to locate a representative in your area and more at www.mfgtray.com.

Visit us at Pizza & Pasta Northeast in Atlantic City, NJ October 1-2, 2023 – booth# 549.

MFG Tray (Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company)

TF: 800-458-6050 PH: 814-683-4500

Matt Morian, MFG Tray Food Service Product Line Manager

EM: mmorian@moldedfiberglass.com

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Say ‘No’ to Soggy Bottoms with Steam Release Serving Tray

Denise Greer — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:50:57 +0000

Lloyd Pans’ new innovation allows for crisp, dry-crust pizza.

Pizza hot out of the oven still has steam to release, and this Steam Release Serving Tray from LloydPans allows the bottom crust to continue releasing moisture as it cools — from oven to tray to table. It’s also perfect for slice applications where pizza is held in a warmer or display.

The Steam Release Serving Tray:

Comes in 12 inch and 14 inch: 18 gauge aluminum and 16 inch and 18 inch: 14 gauge aluminum
Folded-down feet leave 7/8 inch clearance
Perforations result in 40% open airflow, preventing soggy crust
Sized 3 inches larger in diameter than their rated size

Not seeing the size you need? Customize your Steam Release Serving Tray upon request. Contact Sales@LloydPans.com or call (509) 468-8691 for custom orders.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Lanterna Introduces Three New Personal Italian Focaccias

Denise Greer — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:04:22 +0000

Leading European frozen bakery company merges convenience and authenticity for U.S. market

NEW YORK – Vandemoortele, a family-owned European bakery company, has launched three new personal focaccias in the North American market as part of its Lanterna line of authentic Italian bread crafted with genuine, simple ingredients.

Lanterna, which includes a range of focaccia, ciabatta and pizza made in Italy, merges authentic flavor and character with convenience. The new personal focaccias capitalize on classic Italian combinations consumers already love: Herb Garlic Butter; Bell Pepper & Mozzarella; and Cherry Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella. They are designed to thaw and serve or heat in a toaster oven to release the aroma of focaccia straight from the oven.

“Vandemoortele honors the rich background and origin of every one of our products,” says Raoul Dexters, general manager for Vandemoortele North America. “Our new personal focaccias reinforce our commitment to producing bakery items that are accessible to consumers looking for both authenticity and convenience.”

‘Lanterna,’ which is Italian for lighthouse, is the symbol of Genoa, Italy, where the line originated. Drawing inspiration from the local history and culture, Lanterna products have become an Italian favorite, even winning the “Best Tasting Focaccia” distinction by Italian consumers during a sensory test in 2021.

Made with high quality cold-pressed virgin olive oil and fresh herbs and produce, Lanterna’s baked goods offer authentic Italian flavor and character in every bite. From Rosemary Focaccia to Margherita Pizza, Lanterna’s wide range of items are delicious on their own or pair perfectly with other ingredients like meats, cheeses, eggs and fresh vegetables.

About Vandemoortele:

Vandemoortele, the parent company of Lanterna, is a family-owned, leading European food group that produces and sells high-quality food products with a focus on sustainability from ingredient sourcing to product packaging and shipment. Founded in Izegem, Belgium in 1899, Vandemoortele concentrates on two categories: Bakery Products and Margarines, Culinary Oils, and Fats. The Vandemoortele group has a manufacturing presence in 12 European countries and sells to more than 95 countries, including the United States and Canada. The head Vandemoortele office is in Ghent, Belgium. Learn more here, and connect with Vandemoortele North America on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

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All Roads Lead to Roman Pizza Al Taglio

Denise Greer — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:50:54 +0000

LloydPans’ design replicates sizes and shapes of this classic Roman style.

Roman-style pizza al taglio is sold by the cut (break out the scissors!) or slice similar to New York-style, but there’s a few distinct differences. Roman-style is rectangular or square, folded in half and generally sold by the weight. Pizza al taglio is not traditionally enjoyed at a table — instead it’s the perfect street food invented in Rome. It’s gaining popularity Stateside, and the Roman-Style Pizza Al Taglio Pan is one of LloydPans’ best sellers.

Roman-Style Pizza Al Taglio Pan Specifications
● Durable 12-gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
● Permanent and metal utensil safe PSTK finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
● No seasoning required – ready for production
● Made in the USA but designed to replicate the size of classic roman pans.

Pizzaiolos don’t need a special type of oven to make Roman-style. Wood-burning, electric or gas will work just fine, as will configurations such as hearth, deck or rack ovens.

Not seeing the size you need? Customize your Roman-Style Pizza Pan upon request. Contact Sales@LloydPans.com or call (509) 468-8691 for custom orders.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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MFG Tray Food Prep and Storage Containers

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:07:24 +0000

MFG Tray food prep and storage containers are available in a wide variety of sizes to accommodate an array of applications. They can be readily integrated into automated applications. MFG Tray’s composite construction ensures years of dependable service.

MFG Tray food prep and storage containers may be used intermittently in temperatures ranging from -60° to 250° F (-51° to 121° C). They safely handle items to be refrigerated or frozen; they perform exceptionally well in flash freezing applications. The composite construction ensures dimensional stability without warping or sagging, regardless of changes in temperature or humidity. They may be cleaned in commercial, high-temperature and chemical dishwashers or steam cleaned. The smooth, nonporous surface of composite products resists odors, stains and mildew and is not harmed by detergents.

MFG Tray food prep and storage containers come in two standard colors (white and gray) although custom colors are available. MFG Tray Nest and Stack containers can be stacked when full and, with a simple 180-degree turn, nested when empty. MFG Tray Stacking Boxes stacking design ensures product protection ad saves valuable work and storage areas. MFG Tray Nesting Boxes nest empty and stack on lids when full and are ideal for handling small items. Optional dollies are available for ease of transport throughout the operation and snap-on lids for added product protection during proofing or storage, making them perfect for catering and other mobile applications.

Most MFG Tray containers are safe for food service and are NSF listed.

About our Company: MFG Tray has been a trusted supplier of trays and containers in the food service industry for over 70 years founded and still in Linesville, Pennsylvania USA. MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodate all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays. These trays offer several exclusive design, cost, and performance benefits that cannot be duplicated by other materials or manufacturers. The inherent strength and dimensional stability of MFG Tray composite trays make them exceptionally well suited for food service industry applications. Protect your customers and your brand reputation with the frontline prevention and quality that MFG Tray provide.

Check our food service catalog, products and more at www.mfgtray.com.

MFG Tray (Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company)

TF: 800-458-6050 PH: 814-683-4500

Matt Morian, MFG Tray Food Service Product Line Manager

EM: mmorian@moldedfiberglass.com

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Long Pans Get the Pizza Party Started

Denise Greer — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:09:23 +0000

Long Pizza Pans’ versatility allows for pizza makers to shine creatively

No matter if your customers prefer the middle or the edge pizza slice, it will be easily accessible via any seat at the table surrounding the Long Pizza Pan. The name says it all — Lloyd Pans’ Long Pizza Pans are king when it comes to pizza inspiration. From Detroit-style to Grandma, our Long Pans are available in a range of sizes to suit different pizza styles and small to large groups.

12 inches long: serves 1-2 people with 4, 4×3-inch slices
18 inches long: serves 2-4 people with 4, 4×4 ⅕-inch slices
27 inches long: serves 4-8 with 8, 4×3 ⅜-inch slices

Long Pizza Pan Specifications

Each pan is 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep
Folded rim for added strength and safety in handling
Durable 14-gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
Permanent and metal utensil safe PSTK finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
Made in the USA

Not seeing the size you need? Customize your Long Pizza Pan upon request. Contact Sales@LloydPans.com or call (509) 468-8691 for custom orders.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Cloud Reporting and Analytics

Denise Greer — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:01:01 +0000

The Power to Make Sound Decisions.

Make business decisions based on real-time data accessible anywhere at any time. Cloud Reporting & Analytics provides the ability to:

Review dashboards of key metrics and easily drill into the underlying data.
Filter data by time period, store(s), and more to focus on your key targets.
Get email alerts when a value varies from your set threshold.
Export data, reports, or dashboards to various formats such as Excel, CSV, or PDF.
Summarize the data from one, two, or all your locations or compare them side by side.
Access trend lines and forecasting powered by AI technology.

Reporting in the Cloud

Cloud Reporting & Analytics includes dashboards for:

Today and Yesterday – Designed to provide a single-day overview of key metrics within your business. At a glance, you can see your daily sales, discounts, voids, labor costs, and much more. You can drill down into the details with a simple click to better understand what is happening and why.

Weekly/Monthly and Quarterly/Yearly – Review the historical performance of your restaurant and analyze its trends. With up to 3 years of historical data, you can see a breakdown of everything from net sales to comp values. These dashboards allow you to identify trends to help you manage your business accordingly.

Delivery Performance – The Delivery Performance dashboard provides an overview of key delivery metrics within your business. Review your on-time vs. late deliveries, average daily dispatch minutes, delivery minutes, delivery trip size, number of deliveries per hour, and much more.

Coupon & Discounts – The Coupon and Discounts dashboard provides an overview of coupon performance and other discounts that have been used/given. See your highest performing coupons, average coupon value, discount totals, comps, credits issued and used, and voids. You can even map how coupons are used across your market area to help direct your marketing efforts.

Notable Activity – The Notable Activity dashboard allows you to view potentially unusual activity in your restaurant, such as discounts after a ticket is saved, voids after a ticket is closed, and changes in online ordering hours.

Remote Order Sources – The Remote Order dashboard gives you a breakdown of your external orders, whether it’s from your online ordering site, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other ordering services. Easily compare the performance of your remote order services to determine which are performing well or not so well.

Third-Party Delivery – See how your in-store deliveries stack up against deliveries made using third-party delivery drivers. This dashboard shows on-time vs. late pickups, the average pickup time, and more, giving you the insight needed to determine if third-party delivery is meeting your delivery expectations.

Store Comparison – If you’re a multi-store owner, compare your locations’ key metrics side by side in one view. Now there is no longer a need to have multiple browser tabs or reports open to check on or compare the performance of all your locations.

Customers – Detailed heat maps and charts show you exactly where your customers are located, what areas your orders are coming from, and how much they are spending. You can also see which areas new customers are coming from or existing customers are returning from, helping you direct your marketing campaigns to the right places.

As long as you have a web-accessible device, you’ll be able to login in

to your account and get real-time data on your restaurant. You can set up Pulse Alerts in Cloud Reporting & Analytics to automatically email you when a certain threshold you’ve set has been reached for almost any dashboard metric such as voided tickets or late deliveries.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what cloud reporting and business analytics can do for you:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speedline-analytics
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

The world market for pizza is $128 billion each year. Restaurant delivery is growing in pizza and explosively in the restaurant industry. That’s great news for SpeedLine users, where our local team develops, markets, and supports the industry’s leading point of sale solution for this large, technology-hungry industry. SpeedLine continues to successfully provide software solutions to thousands of pizza, quick service, and multi-concept restaurants and chains.

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Wood Stone’s Launches OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven: The Ultimate Solution for Perfect Pizza and Labor Challenges

Denise Greer — Tue, 16 May 2023 17:03:02 +0000

Bellingham, WA, May 16, 2023– Wood Stone Corporation is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven. This revolutionary device is designed to make perfect artisanal pizzas without the pizza chef constantly turning and moving the pizza in the oven. Since you don’t need a person to continuously watch the pizza in the oven, it can be a great solution to the labor challenges that pizzerias and restaurant businesses face today.

The Wood Stone OneRev Rotational Pizza Oven makes the perfect artisanal pizza in just one rotation, every time. All you need to do is build and load the pizza, remove it when it’s done, and serve it to your customers. The OneRev Oven takes care of the baking process from start to finish, making it easier for businesses to produce high-quality pizzas consistently, at volume.

“We are excited to introduce the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven. It is a revolutionary device that will transform the way pizzas are cooked in food service establishments. With its labor-saving features, businesses can reduce costs while maintaining consistent quality, making it the ultimate solution for any food service establishment looking to improve their pizza program.”, says Dean Tryon, Director of Innovation and Engineering at Wood Stone.

This innovative oven is ideal for businesses looking to reduce labor costs while maximizing throughput. With the ease of operation, there is no need for a trained pizza oven operator to use the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven, which can result in labor savings of $30K or more. Businesses can now easily hire and train new employees, without the hiring and retention headache. The OneRev Oven is versatile and capable of baking multiple-sized pizzas with various toppings at the same time, thanks to the Pizza Tracker, an innovative dynamic thermal management system. With zero recovery time, there is no impact from continuously loading pizzas, enabling maximum throughput and reducing wait times. The center, underfloor, and finish flames ensure even baking of every pizza, making it the ideal choice for food service establishments that want to stand out from the competition.

“At Wood Stone, we believe that innovation is key to success, and the OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven is a testament to that,” said Chris Trout, President and CEO of Wood Stone. “With the labor challenges faced by the food service industry, we invested and developed a solution that saves on labor costs and makes it easier for businesses to hire and retain employees. Restaurants and pizzerias are able to consistently provide great tasting pizzas to their customers.”

To celebrate the launch of OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven, Wood Stone is offering a special package deal for a limited time. The launch package includes a free powder coating of the oven in the customer’s choice of color, a custom brand panel to display the customer’s logo or artwork and a custom arch doorway for a unique look. Additionally, the package comes with a OneRev tool set to help businesses get started with their new oven right away. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a top-of-the-line pizza oven with added customization options.

The OneRev Rotating Pizza Oven will be on display at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from May 20^th to May 23^rd, 2023, Wood Stone booth # 4012.

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Full-Service Dining with Graphic Table Service

Denise Greer — Tue, 02 May 2023 12:34:46 +0000

When speed of service improves the guest experience, everybody wins.

Dine-in profit gains are often directly proportional to improvements in table turnover. Everyone wins when the guest experience improves with faster service.

Graphical Table Layout & Service Dashboard.

With SpeedLine POS, graphical table service gives you a customizable floor plan to make sure even new servers always get food to the right table. You can design your floor plan to include not only tables, but walls, doors, windows, a buffet, a bar, and other landmarks to make it easily read by your servers.

Get a bird’s-eye view of diner stats and server performance. The Table Dashboard in SpeedLine POS allows you to track and quickly respond to service metrics. At a glance, color-coded service alerts notify staff of wait times, long table turnover, and more, to better manage the guest experience.

Visual service cues and alerts on the floor plan and dashboard give your team new insight to help them serve guests faster, measure and improve staff performance, and ultimately increase dine-in profitability.

All-in-One Tableside Service

From order taking to payment processing, you can do it all right at the customer’s table by using either a Microsoft Surface Pro or Go tablet paired with the Link 2500 mobile PIN pad. Once orders are entered tableside using the handheld tablet, they are sent directly to the kitchen displays or printers, resulting in faster order processing. When it’s time to pay, simply return to the table with the same tablet and a Link 2500 PIN pad, and accept payment securely using contactless tap, EMV chip and PIN, swipe, mobile wallet, and more.

Check Splitting

SpeedLine allows you to effortlessly manage seats and separate checks. Your servers will have the option to take orders separately or split the bill at the end of the meal. Let your customers pay how they want, without complications for your staff.

Kitchen Displays

Replace printers with kitchen displays to improve speed, coordinate cook times, and eliminate the need to print and hang orders. Most importantly, a kitchen display allows you to set up delay timers that ensure all the items in an order are hot and ready when you need them—either for delivery or table service.

Item Routing

Item routing reduces kitchen confusion because staff at a particular prep station see only what they need to.

Assign make routes: when an order is placed, make tickets tell the staff what food to prepare and tell SpeedLine where to print or display the menu items for your staff
Organized tickets: each item in the order can be directed to print or display in different prep areas of your restaurant, so that no orders get lost, and staff members have the information they need to prep the order.

Reporting and Analytics

Make business decisions based on real-time data accessible from anywhere, at any time. Your Analytics subscription includes the ability to:

Review dashboards of key metrics in charted or tabular reports.
Filter store data by location, time, sales, and more.
Get email alerts when a value varies from your set threshold.
Drill into chart data, see trends, and identify discrepancies.
Export a dashboard to a PDF or image for printing or sharing.
And more!

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedLine POS can do for your full service restaurant: www.speedlinesolutions.com/full-service | sales@speedlinesolutions.com | +1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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Meet MFG Tray’s NEW Mini Stacking Box

Denise Greer — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:01:42 +0000

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company (MFG Tray) offers a new compact storage solution–introducing the new Mini Stacking Box. Hatched from the celebrated 870 Series Line, this half-sized box provides an effective solution when space is of the essence. Get more flexibility in tight production lines or small storage facilities with all the strength and durability of MFG Tray’s standard boxes.

“We are very excited about introducing the Mini Stacking Kit to the Food Service Industry. Our storage boxes are used just as commonly in large kitchens as in small ones,” said John Thompson, MFG Tray’s President & General Manager. “This new addition came from talking to our customers, building relationships, and responding to their ever-changing needs. MFG Tray has always taken great pride in responding to change and fostering growth for our valued customers and is thrilled our product lines continue to grow along with them.”

The new Mini Stacking Box is available as a kit–consisting of two air-tight mini stacking boxes and one snap-on lid. Each kit offers secure stacking and is compatible with standard-size MFG Tray dough boxes.

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company, headquartered in Linesville, PA, is the leading manufacturer of high-strength, glass-reinforced composite containers, trays, boxes, flats, and totes and is one of the largest employers in our region. For over 70 years, MFG Tray containers have supported businesses serious about material handling in the metalworking, plastics, electronics, food service, confectionery, farming, and pharmaceutical industries.

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doughXpress DX Series Dough/Pizza Presses

Denise Greer — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:01:41 +0000

Commercial Pizza Dough Equipment

doughXpress^® Commercial Dough Press with Interchangeable Pizza Crust Molds.

The DX series commercial single-heated upper platen dough presses are the perfect choice for medium to high production volumes. These presses are designed and engineered with production speed, efficiency, consistency, and of course, safety in mind. The lower platen is compatible with our interchangeable platens which are perfect for all sizes of pizza crusts. All our products are easy to use and do not require any degree of skill or extensive training to operate. These dough presses are an easy, affordable way to improve your production time, as well as your finished product.

The heated platens aid in dough flow, helps activate yeast for faster proofing if desired, and prevents the dough from shrinking. Pressed dough keeps air in the crust vs. sheeted dough where the air is forced out of the crust.

The variable thickness control makes it possible to achieve the desired thickness and ensures a consistent product at the same time. Pressed dough is consistent in thickness and size vs. hand tossed where the thickness and size can be inconsistent.

The DX Series dough presses feature a lower swing out platen for easy to load and unload of the dough from the press. They are perfect for medium to high production volumes, 9” to 18” (150-200/hr) or 7” to 9” (300-400/hr). Simple to operate, press dough on standard 18” flat platen or use the interchangeable platens with built in crust rings. Place on peel, top, and put right on the hearth or stone surface. It is a fast, safe, simple, mess free (no flour needed) compared to the alternative of hand tossing or sheeting/rolling your dough. These dough presses are an easy, affordable way to improve your production time, as well as your finished product.

The doughXpress® Interchangeable Platens are a way to change crust size with ease on any of the DX Series equipment. Choose one of six standard sizes, ranging from an 8” platen, to a 17” platen for a variety of crust sizes. The DXA, DXE, or DXM presses are purchased with standard 18” flat. Complete the set of sizes or add a few different sizes to your pizzeria with these Interchangeable Platens.

doughXpress® is a leading manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment for the food service industry and restaurants. doughXpress® has earned a reputation as a high-quality, top-performing line of dough presses for pizza and tortilla dough production and continues to offer new solutions from dough sheeters, mixers, dough dividers & rounders, toasters, bread slicers, grills, ovens and more! Check out our full line of products on our website or download our product catalog.

Our products are top-of-the-line but are also priced for value in today’s market. doughXpress® equipment is used around the world in pizzerias, convenient stores, club stores, sports complexes, Mexican restaurants, theaters, supermarkets, commissaries, food festivals and fairs, and family restaurants.

doughXpress®, a division of HIX® Corporation, located in Pittsburg, KS has been manufacturing the highest quality restaurant equipment for kitchens all over the world since 2002. Call us at 800-835-0606 or contact us sales@doughxpress.com Check out our full product line on our website doughxpress.com.

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Deep Dish Pan Popularity on the Rise

Denise Greer — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:57:14 +0000

Pizza Today names deep dish pizza a style to ‘keep an eye’ on in 2023 and beyond.

What’s more comforting than a thick, butter crust, mounds of cheese and scoops of pizza sauce? Chicago may be the city known for deep dish-style pizza, but the casserole-like nosh is making its way into pizzerias across the country. Make sure your deep dish pizza pan needs are covered with LloydPans’ complete line of deep dish pans, including:

Deep Dish Stacking Pans: Straight sided pans eliminate the need for lids when your pans are full of proofing dough.
Deep Dish Nesting Pans: Angled sided pans offer easy de-panning and nest for storage. Lids are needed for proofing in pans.
Perforated Deep Dish Pizza Pans: The unique center perforationsprovide benefits to both thick crust pizzas and deep dish pizzas that have a thicker layer of toppings. With pizza crust recipes that have seasoned oils under the dough, the raised perforations help by stopping them from leaking out during the bake.

All of LloydPans’ deep dish pizza pans come in a variety of sizes, have a round rim for safe handling and are constructed with heavy 14-gauge aluminum. They also feature our PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish that eliminates the need for messy oiling.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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REAL California Cheeses Make for an Appetizing “Cheese Pizza”

Denise Greer — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:39:41 +0000

Passionate Pizzaiolo Vito Iacopelli hails from the Italian city where they make mozzarella, so it’s even more impressive that he specs REAL California mozzarella for his pizza restaurant in Los Angeles. His innovative appetizer, the “Mo-Pizza” is a pie made entirely from quality California cheese, olive oil, spices and toppings such as roasted vegetables and prosciutto. He cuts the fresh mozzarella into little parts and adds boiling water, melting it slightly so that he can first pull it to make it smooth and then press it into a puck, which he then forms into a pizza shape. The Mo-Pizza is served cold, so once the pizza shape is formed, Chef Vito dips the cheese in cold water to stop the cooking before he adds the toppings.

WATCH IT IN REAL TIME AT: realcaliforniamilk.com/foodservice

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5 Products We’re Bringing to Pizza Expo

Denise Greer — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:23:54 +0000

Items will be available for booth purchase and shipped post-show.

From March 28 to 30, LloydPans will be at Booth No. 2351 in Las Vegas for the 39th International Pizza Expo, the world’s largest gathering of pizza professionals. We’ll be displaying the best line of pizza pans, pizza tools and foodservice equipment in the industry.

Here are 5 of our favorite products that will be available for purchase and conveniently shipped to you after Pizza Expo is over:

Bar Pizza Shovel
The Bar Pizza Shovel pan delivers the thin, crispy crust that’s a trademark of bar-style or tavern-style pizza. It’s the perfect pan for busy establishments that want to start the pizza on the pan and finish it on the deck or hearth.

Detroit-Style Pizza Pan
This pan’s sleek body design and hard coat anodized exterior is built to Motor City specifications. We’ve made these pans metal utensil safe and durable enough to withstand the punishing conditions of a high-volume pizza operation. Most importantly, our high-performance release finish means no pre-seasoning is required.

Grandma-Style Pizza Pan
Our Grandma-style pizza pans come in a variety of sizes, each with a 1-inch depth and 76 degrees angled side. These features combined with a highly conductive aluminum construction imparts the perfect crust attributes: crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Sicilian-Style Pan
One of the most up-and-coming trends in the U.S. is the Sicilian-style pizza. Our pans’ deep depth allows you to easily recreate the thick, soft crust this pizza is known for.

The Equalizer
The fast, efficient multiblade rocker knife quickly, safely and perfectly cuts slices of pizza equally. Available for slices from 6 to 20 inches.

LloydPans, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial pizza pans and tools, bakeware, cookware and foodservice equipment, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. In addition to an extensive line of standard products, LloydPans also offers custom solutions for just about anything their customers need. LloydPans’ products are sold online at www.lloydpans.com and through distributors.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. Launches a New Pre-Cooked Frozen Chorizo Line

Denise Greer — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:16:50 +0000

The new pre-cooked frozen chorizo is a quick, convenient, full-flavored, authentic, high-quality product—perfect for the foodservice industry.

Pre-Cooked-Chorizo Crumble

Award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, creams, and chorizo, V&V SUPREMO FOODS, INC., is thrilled to introduce its latest product for the foodservice industry: pre-cooked frozen chorizo. The new V&V Supremo® Mexican-Style Pre-cooked Frozen Chorizo is crafted from lean, fresh pork and high-quality spices with no nitrites, fillers, or MSG. Here is an ingredient that every foodservice professional can be excited and proud to have in their kitchen or on their menu—total convenience with superlative flavor and texture.

V&V Supremo® Mexican-Style Pre-cooked Frozen Chorizo is the absolute solution for cafés, commissaries, diners, pizzerias, and any food operators looking to create delicious authentic or “fusion” dishes with minimal prep time, no raw product handling, and 100% yield. This item can go directly from freezer to application, or be “lag-thawed” in a cooler before using.

Pre-Cooked Chorizo Nugget

The new V&V Supremo® Mexican-Style Pre-cooked Frozen Chorizo is bright and robust in both appearance and flavor, displaying an optimal balance of heat and complex spices to create the perfect “pop” on the palates and plates of consumers.

This item is practically indistinguishable from fresh-cooked (raw) chorizo and is in perfect harmony with the quality and authenticity of the V&V Supremo® product line.

“If you didn’t know otherwise, you’d never guess it was a pre-cooked frozen chorizo.” said Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V SUPREMO FOODS, INC.

This new chorizo line features the product in two formats for a wide range of applications: frozen pre-cooked chorizo crumbles and distinctive nuggets.

About V&V Supremo® Foods, Inc.

V&V Supremo® is an award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, creams, and chorizo and maker of Chihuahua® brand quesadilla cheese. The company was founded in 1964 by Mexican natives Gilberto Villaseñor, Sr. and Ignacio Villaseñor. It is now the nation’s oldest family-owned and run Hispanic cheese company. V&V Supremo® serves both the retail and foodservice industries.

To learn more about V&V Supremo® Foods, visit www.vvsupremo.com.
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Caputo’s Fresh Mozzarella Mini Nodini earns Best in Class at U.S. Competition

Denise Greer — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:10:11 +0000

(Green Bay, WI) – Chicago-based Caputo® Cheese earned top honors at the biennial U.S. Championship Cheese Contest®. The most recent awards continue the company’s heritage of award-winning fresh mozzarella cheeses.

Caputo’s Fresh Mozzarella Mini Nodini earned 1^st Place in the category. The company’s Burratini placed second within the Burrata category and Caputo’s Burrata was among the top finishers within the category overall. “The recognition as either Best of Class or as one of the top finishers in this year’s competition is a great honor,” says Natale Caputo, a second-generation leader of the cheese company.

“Our commitment to quality cheeses is apparent in awards we’ve earned since entering U.S. and world cheese competitions over the past five years,” say Natale Caputo, a second-generation leader of the cheese company.

Since 2018, Caputo Cheese has earned 17 awards in various national and international competitions.

“Our most recent wins at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest proves that our commitment grows stronger each year,” says Natale. “I want to thank everyone in our industry for their commitment and to the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in particular. We look forward to more award-winning entries by our company in 2024.”

A glimpse inside the judging during this year’s competition. (Courtesy U.S. Championship Cheese Contest)

Brett Piccioni is General Manager at Caputo Cheese. “Fresh mozzarella and hard Italian cheese are our passion,” says Brett. “Our entire development and production team is dedicated to finding perfection in the quality of our cheese and in providing our customers with the best service in the business of cheese.”

Caputo Cheese serves the foodservice, food processing, and retail industry with a variety of cheeses from bulk, to portion control packaging formats.

The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is the nation’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition. This year, entries came from 35 states with a total of 2,249 entries. The contest is hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association biennially since 1981. Entries are evaluated by a team of skilled technical judges from across the nation.

Since 1978, the Caputo family has crafted some of the world’s finest cheese. Their award-winning products possess the quality, flavor, and consistency that only high standards and family pride can produce. Learn more about Caputo Cheese award-winning quality at CaputoCheese.com.

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Flatbread Pans: The perfect versatile pan

Denise Greer — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:50:49 +0000

Chefs will enjoy a blank canvas for pizza, desserts and global inspiration

LloydPans Flatbread Pans serve a multitude of purposes, and they are similar to pizza in that almost anything goes. There is an unending array of foodservice items that can be baked on LloydPans Flatbread Pans in multiple configurations. From traditional flatbread pizzas to flatbread desserts to pita bread and plant-based creations — you name it, flatbread satisfies the course.

Each of LloydPans Flatbread Pans features our proprietary PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish, a stick-resistant, water-based non-toxic finish that will never wear off.

Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
Folded, angled rim for strength

Perforated Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
Folded, angled rim for strength
Perforated for increased airflow

Rounded Corner Hex Pan

7×18 inch
Raised beaded edge for strength
Hex perforation for maximum airflow

Need a specialty Flatbread Pan? LloydPans also offers Perforated QDF40 and Hearth Bake for Artisan-Style Crusts. Visit our Flatbread Pans page for additional product specifications.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Deliver a Wide Variety of Products Fresh and Hot in the Heated Cube Delivery Bag.

Denise Greer — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:17:05 +0000

This multipurpose heated delivery bag can be used to deliver a wide variety of products. Measuring 12.5”x12.5”x11” this bag is constructed of premium thermal materials for superior temperature retention with heavy duty handle straps, a RediHEAT patented heating element, and cord.

Our electric food delivery bags are made with a patented heating technology that takes only 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit, keeping your food hot for 45 minutes, like it’s right out of the oven! Each bag has a special pocket for the heating element, keeping it secure inside the bag during delivery.

Easy to Use
After the food is prepared, out of the oven, and boxed, insert the boxes into the delivery bag, close the bag, and disconnect for delivery. The combination of the heating element and thermal qualities of the bag will ensure your food stays hot and fresh. All our products are proudly made in the USA and come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Founded in 2003 in Cleveland, Ohio, RediHEAT, Inc. is focused on developing the highest quality heated delivery solutions for restaurants and catering companies. Whether you are delivering one meal or many, you can count on RediHEAT to meet your high standards. Learn more: www.rediheat.com.

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SpeedDine Online Ordering

Denise Greer — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:01:21 +0000

Experience reliable service with SpeedDine’s cloud-based online ordering—your website always works, even during peak order volumes.

SpeedDine offers the fast and reliable online experience your customers expect. Whether ordering from their phone, tablet, computer, or your branded mobile app, your customers always get the same easy, responsive brand experience, including:

Simple order flow
Historical reordering
Upselling prompts
Accurate pricing that always matches the store
Coupons are interchangeable between in-store and online
Location map and hours for pickups
Current quoted times
Dispatch messages
Saved credit cards
Split payments

Designed for Pizza

SpeedDine’s online ordering seamlessly ushers customers through the order and checkout process, optimizing the user experience. Package deals and upselling prompts are included throughout the ordering process to increase order totals. SpeedLine POS is designed for pizza and “create-your-own” pizza orders, making it flexible enough to handle the most complex orders and smart enough to accurately charge for them.

Fully Integrated With Your Point of Sale

If you’re looking for an online ordering solution, SpeedDine has you covered. Because your online ordering site is a core part of SpeedLine, you’ll spend less time on maintenance, and gain new capabilities with each new release.

Scalable

SpeedDine provides an affordable online ordering service that lets you keep more of your revenue from online orders. SpeedDine offers unlimited transactions for a low monthly fee rather than charging more as your volume increases—as your online sales increase, you pay less per order.

Secure and PCI Compliant

Whether you use SpeedDine or SpeedLine Connect, your customers’ personal payment information is encrypted for secure online transactions. Like every component of the SpeedLine software suite, SpeedLine Connect is PA-DSS validated for PCI compliance. SpeedDine uses tokenized payment information to minimize your restaurant’s PCI scope and risk.

Payment processing for SpeedDine is available in both the United States and Canada.

SpeedDine App

The SpeedDine mobile app gives your hungry customers the same streamlined ordering experience as your SpeedDine website on their phone.

The app pulls all pricing, coupon, and tax information from the point of sale terminal in the store for continued accuracy.

Reporting

Access your data with the Sales Summary report in SpeedLine Store Manager™ and SpeedLine Cloud Reporting & Analytics™ to easily view net online sales and average order size from all your remote ordering sources.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedDine online ordering can do for you:

sales@speedlinesolutions.com | 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

The world market for pizza is $128 billion each year. Delivery is rapidly growing in the pizza and restaurant industries. That’s great news for SpeedLine users, where our team develops, markets, and supports the industry’s leading point of sale solution for this large, technology-hungry industry. SpeedLine continues to successfully provide software solutions to thousands of pizza, quick service, and multi-concept restaurants and chains.

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Quik-Disks: The Superior Alternative to Mesh Screens

Denise Greer — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:58:05 +0000

C-stores rave over a best seller of the year

Quik-Disks, our second- and third-best sellers of the year (12-inch and 14-inch, respectively), ensure maximum crispness and are designed for various styles of ovens and baking styles. Quik-Disks are particularly beloved in the C-store category, which boomed in 2022.

LloydPans is a proud pizza pan provider for all top five U.S-based C-stores — 7-Eleven, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Speedway, Casey’s and EG America, amounting to over 24,400 locations. “Speed of service to time-starved consumers who want to get in and out of the store quickly” is a business model that fits perfectly with the “quickness” of the Quik-Disk, the Hex Quik-Disk and the Rectangle Quik-Disk.

Specifications of Quik-Disks:

Hard coat anodized 18-gauge (.040″) aluminum
No seasoning required and ready to go out of the box
Permanent finish will not chip, bake, flake, or peel off
Durable: outlasts and outperforms pizza screens
Folded flat rim for added strength and easier removal with peels
40% airflow to 60% surface ratio

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Mike’s Hot Honey Takes Extra Hot to Foodservice

Denise Greer — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:16:01 +0000

Brooklyn, NY-based Mike’s Hot Honey is pleased to announce two new foodservice pack sizes of its Extra Hot Honey flavor. Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot delivers an even hotter kick with more chili flavor while staying true to Mike’s signature slow-building heat. From wings and pizza to sandwiches and cocktails, the extra chillies cut through even the richest of pairings delivering its signature sweetness with a more powerful kick than the Original.

When Mike’s Hot Honey first launched the Extra Hot variety at retail in 2020, foodservice customers were anxious to get their hands on it. Scarr’s Pizza in NYC was the first and created a signature pie called “The HOTBOI” with pepperoni, jalapeños and Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot. Fast casual seafood chain, Luke’s Lobster, launched an LTO “Hot Honey Lobster Roll” that has returned to the menu three times by popular demand. For Scarr’s and Luke’s Lobster, these new pack sizes mean better value and efficiency in the kitchen. The 24oz Chef’s Bottle is ready-to-use for back-of-the-house and the single-serving 0.5oz squeeze packet is ideal for takeout, meal kits and more.

“Since we launched 13 years ago, we’ve purposely kept our product line very focused.” said Mike’s Hot Honey founder, Mike Kurtz. “We’ve always believed in doing one thing really well and our line extensions to date have almost exclusively been new pack sizes of our original product for different usage occasions. When we took the plunge and launched an Extra Hot flavor to satisfy those calling for a hotter version in 2020, we weren’t sure if it would expand beyond retail. But the feedback on the product has been great so we knew our next step was developing foodservice pack sizes to make it more convenient for our restaurant partners to bring the extra heat.”

Mike’s Hot Honey has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010, when its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee’s in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation and created a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria, as well as other local restaurants and businesses. Today, Mike’s Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country, with the same original recipe in the bottle.

Mike’s Hot Honey is available through foodservice distributors nationwide and DOT Foods.

Visit https://mikeshothoney.com/ to learn more.

For more information please contact:

Mike Kurtz, Founder
Mike’s Hot Honey
honey@mikeshothoney.com
Tel: 413-687-1828

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doughXpress DMS Series Dough/Pizza Presses

Denise Greer — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:38:16 +0000

The DMS series dough presses are perfect for low to medium production volumes (75-100/hr.). Simple to operate, first press dough, then finish by stretching or tossing to achieve final size, place on peel, top, and put right on the hearth or stone surface. It is a fast, safe, simple, mess free (no flour needed) compared to the alternative of hand tossing or sheeting/rolling your dough. These dough presses are an easy, affordable way to improve your production time, as well as your finished product.

The manual swing away design is easy to load and unload dough from the press. The DMS-18 features a single heated upper platen. The DMS-2-18 is a dual-heat dough press. These versatile presses can be used for pressing either pizza or tortilla dough. For best results, we recommend initial grill off of tortillas on dual-heated press and finish on a doughXpress^® Tortilla Warmer.

The heated platens aid in dough flow, pressing sticky dough, and helps activate yeast for faster proofing if desired. The single heat on the DMS-18 helps keep the dough from shrinking and prevents it from sticking. The dual heat, DMS-2-18, speeds up production, enables pressing thinker products, and is capable of par-bake pizza crusts. Speeding up production and improving your finished product. Pressed dough keeps air in the crust vs. sheeted dough where the air is forced out of the crust.

doughXpress® is a leading manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment for the food service industry and restaurants. doughXpress® has earned a reputation as a high-quality, top-performing line of dough presses for pizza and tortilla dough production and continue to offer new solutions from dough sheeters, mixers, dough dividers & rounders, toasters, bread slicers, grills, ovens and more! Check out our full line of products on our website and download our product catalog.

*Interchangeable lower platens coming soon.

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Rich’s Bakes Two Hot Trends into One Solution: New Gluten-free Detroit Style Pizza Crust

Denise Greer — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:46:40 +0000

The industry leader in pizza doughs and crusts, Rich Products adds another trend-forward option to its expansive menu for restaurant operators: the Gluten-Free Parbaked Detroit Style Pizza Crust. This new 9”x7” premium personal-sized crust satisfies the growing consumer demands for gluten-free and Detroit style pizzas. Like other parbaked pizza crusts from Rich’s, the Gluten Free Detroit Style Crust offers operators the flexibility and ease of a freezer-to-oven format that bakes up reliably and consistently every time with minimal skill required.

Detroit style pizza, ranked the 4th most popular menu item on Grub Hub’s Dining Trends in 2021, turns the pizza eating experience upside down. The thick crust is first loaded with toppings, then a layer of cheese, with the sauce added last. The result is a unique pie that bakes up with perfectly crispy, caramelized cheese around the edges. Detroit pizza is designed to offer a crusty edge for convenient eating. Parbaked and ready to top, Rich’s Gluten Free Detroit Style Pizza Crust satisfies customers looking for a gluten-free, flavorful option with a crisp outside bite and airy center. Operators can top this versatile, personal-sized crust in a variety of custom ways.

“Rich’s truly has a pizza crust option for every consumer at the table,” says Alyssa Barrett, customer marketing manager, Rich Products. “The new Gluten Free Parbaked Detroit Style Pizza Crust is the ideal solution for Pizza Shops, QSRs, and fast casual restaurants. It’s a delicious crust that’s not only labor-friendly, but also uniquely meets the exploding demand for this regional pizza style and the growing requests for gluten-free alternatives.”

Three out of four consumers consider gluten-free products beneficial for everyone, not just those with a gluten allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity.¹ Certified Gluten Free, the great-tasting Rich’s Detroit Style Pizza Crust sets itself apart with its soft inside texture and crispy outside. It’s rated “Superior Clean Label,” with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup, and no hydrogenated oils. It omits more than 70 sensitive ingredients such as bleached flour, MSG and added sulfites. The crusts are each 9 ounces, and come 20 per case, with a shelf life of 240 days frozen or 7 days refrigerated. Simply remove from the freezer, top, bake, and serve.

Through acquisitions and line expansions, Rich’s offers a wide, varied portfolio of high quality crusts in classic and trending formats that can meet every operator’s needs.

For over 40 years, Rich’s has developed innovative pizza solutions that deliciously balance the demands of consumers with the needs of operators. The company offers the most diverse and flexible portfolio, from frozen dough to crusts and fully topped pizzas. Operators can learn more about by visiting RichsUSA.com/pizza.

MEET RICH’S FOODSERVICE.

Rich’s is a family-owned food company built around the belief that inspiration can transform a business. We’re invested in your long-term success, helping you win today — and plan for tomorrow. Our commitment to developing foodservice solutions shines through in the quality, versatility, value, safety and convenience in our ever-evolving catalog of product offerings. Operating in over 100 countries, our customers trust us to supply the finest toppings and icings, pizza and flatbreads, cookies and cakes, breads and rolls, sweet goods, BBQ, meatballs, appetizers and snacks, as well as gluten-free and plant-based products. Beyond our innovative products, a partnership with Rich’s provides a solution-based approach — fueled by our industry-unique culinary team of CIA-trained chefs, and the insight and experience that comes with 75 years of success. Rich’s^®— Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Learn more at Richsfoodservice.com.

¹Mintel’s “Gluten Free Foods” Report

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The Best frozen gluten-free pizza in the world!

Denise Greer — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:15:25 +0000

Artisanal Neapolitan Style Gluten-Free Pizza

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Our award-winning plant-based Cauliflower Pizza Crust is high in fiber and gives you a serving of vegetables. This low-carb alternative crust will allow you to enjoy the Neapolitan-style pizza everyone loves while getting the nutrients you need.

Oggi Foods revolutionized gourmet, gluten-free Italian products.

Our origins lie in Naples, Italy – the city that set the gold standard for pizza and pasta. Using our Neapolitan roots and recipes, we successfully created traditional Italian flavors using the finest gluten-free and GMO-free ingredients.

Each crust is hand stretched and stone baked, for a truly authentic experience. Using only the finest ingredients, Oggi Foods makes incomparable frozen products that are delicious, nutritious, and allergen-free. Our gluten-free crusts have won multiple awards thanks to their rising air pockets – a first of its kind in the industry. By combining Italian tradition and modern innovation, Oggi Foods has created the best gluten-free pizza on the market!

After watching many people struggle to find great-tasting gluten-free products, we made it our mission to provide delicious, non-GMO options. Our goal is not only to cater to people suffering from celiac disease but to anyone who simply wants a great-tasting pizza or pasta.

Best of all, our gluten-free products are easy to prepare, giving you more time with your family and friends at the dinner table!

ABOUT US

RECIPES

Oggi Foods

Toll-Free: 1-844-867-6444

info@oggifoods.com

www.oggifoods.com

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Private Label Infused Oils

Denise Greer — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:10:29 +0000

Ready to grow your business and brand portfolio? Mr. Peel, Incorporated makes it easier than ever to create your own line of private label infused oils! Made for anyone and everyone who loves a little something extra for their food, these oils are sure to be a huge hit and there is a flavor available for everyone including: Pizza Oil, Spicy Sriracha Oil, Roasted Garlic Oil, Mediterranean Garlic Oil, and Basil & Sun Dried Tomato Oil.

All of these flavorful infused oils are made with a carefully crafted canola oil and extra virgin olive oil blend that gives them both rich flavor as well as a high smoke point, which means you can sauté away to give all your favorite foods a little extra zing of flavor. Not only do they taste amazing, but these oils are made with all natural ingredients and has over 90 milligrams of OMEGA 3 fatty acids that have all kinds of health benefits including lowering depression and anxiety, improving your eye and vision health, promote overall brain health, and more. All that to say– using these oils for cooking, dipping, or sautéing will go a long way for your health and your taste buds.

Infused oils are perfect for every stage in the cooking process from marinating your meats to a finishing drizzle over top your favorite soup. With such a wide range of rich, delicious flavors, you can use them for any dish and simplify your cooking process by saying goodbye to all those jars of spices and hello to an all-in-one flavoring and cooking agent.

As if it can’t possibly get better, these oils are bottled inside the United States just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. All of the herbs used in these oils are bought from local sellers and dried in house through a natural dehydrating process, then are hand placed in every bottle to ensure freshness and the perfect ratio of flavors for every batch.

Ready to start your line of infused oils yet? With no setup fees and no design fees, Mr. Peel, Incorporated makes it as easy as choosing your flavors, giving them a name that fits your brand, and providing your logo for our design team to do the rest. Want to design your own label for your infused oil? No problem! We’ve created a label template for you and your team to get the creative juices flowing. It’s no secret that when you sell your own brand, repeat orders, exclusivity and customer loyalty are ensured. This program also offers quick lead times with a 3 case minimum (6 bottles per case) to keep both you and your customers happy. For more information on Mr. Peel, Incorporated visit https://www.mrpeel.com/ or call us at 888-994-4664.

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So bag-to-pan easy!

Denise Greer — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:58:49 +0000

NEW Ready to Bake Brownies for Pizzerias

Now pizza operators can bake up irresistible brownies in no time with Krusteaz Professional Ready to Bake Brownie Batter in a Bag. Consumers crave indulgence. Something made just for them. Oven-fresh brownies are a profitable companion to pizza – 84% of consumers like/love brownies (Source: Datassential Snap! Brownie Report 2022 ). Yet with today’s need for flexibility, even thawing and slacking frozen product can be too much to handle. And the results aren’t the same as fresh-baked.

The Krusteaz Professional team has listened to countless customers and field-tested our Ready to Bake Brownies extensively in commercial pizza ovens. The result of this collaboration with foodservice operators is finally here: NEW Ready to Bake Brownie Batter in a Bag.

So easy, anyone can bake it

The brownie batter bakes up perfectly fudgy with a flaky paper top when popped in a standard pizza impinger oven. Anyone can simply POUR. BAKE. AMAZE!™

Less labor.

No measuring
No mixing
No training
No messy cleanup

More flexibility.

Bakes in standard pizza impinger oven
No thawing or slacking
Easy to include stir-ins
Makes various sizes and shapes
Ideal for meal deals and holiday promotions
No preservatives
4-day storage (when baked and wrapped)
10-month refrigerated shelf life!

More delicious.

Perfect paper top
Chewy, fudgy texture
Chocolate chips in the batter

With the bulk of the work done, operators can easily stir in simple ingredients on hand like bacon or pineapple to create plus-one promotions. View recipe ideas here..

Simple to customize

With such a versatile batter, there are countless ways for pizzerias to drive traffic and boost check totals. Bake in various shapes and sizes for a point of differentiation. Offer family-sized pans for sharing as well as snack-sized indulgences. And be sure to feature brownies prominently on ordering apps and display baked brownies near the register to entice impulse purchases.

100% usable

The flexible format allows operators to bake only what they need, keeping food costs in line. Simply scale portions to meet demand. To further the savings, mix in perishable ingredients before they perish (e.g. pineapple). Unopened bags have a 10-month refrigerated shelf life and baked product stores up to 4 days, tightly wrapped.

Any pizza operation that offers desserts should consider the profit potential of switching to Ready to Bake Brownie Batter in a Bag.

Request a sample: krusteazpro.com/brownies-and-pizza

About Krusteaz Professional

Krusteaz Professional: On-trend, creative baking mix solutions backed by exceptional culinary support and over 90 years of baking expertise. Makers of the #1 recommended baking mixes in foodservice (Datassential Report 2022). A Seattle-based, family-owned business that started in 1932, we offer consistent quality year after year, providing inspiration in every single bite. Learn more at krusteazpro.com and linkedin.com/company/krusteaz-professional. Email us at KRPro@continentalmills.com or call 888-840-7627.

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GO MARGHERITA!

Denise Greer — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:07:58 +0000

Crafted with passion, using the highest standards and traditional techniques, Margherita Italian meats offer distinctive tastes your guests will savor at every meal. Our traditional and specialty Italian meats feature only the finest cuts, which we season, cure and package with pride, using only the most sustainable practices. From dried cured prosciutto and hard salamis to capicola and pepperonis in any format, you can take pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, sides, and entrées to a whole new level to make even the simplest offering exceptional. Margherita is always ready to help turn the ordinary into extraordinary by adding delicious and unique flavors that your customers will be sure to savor.

GO PAZZO!

Something as simply authentic as Margherita meats brings excitement and fun to your menu, your operation and your daily routine. Just add some Margherita and, voila, you’ve got a whole new dish with the fun and flair of true Italian gusto and zest. These meats are crafted to your standards so you can confidently add them on a whim without any reservations. Celebrate authenticity and bring excitement to your every day.

GO STRAORDINARIA!

Margherita offers a comprehensive portfolio of extraordinary products unmatched in the industry. From meatballs and mortadella to prosciutto and pepperoni, our products represent the ultimate in quality and any-daypart versatility.

GO AUTENTICO!

From sandwiches to snacks to charcuterie boards, dried and cured meats are growing in on-trend popularity. Margherita offers a scrumptious selection of classic old-world styles, to satisfy your needs for authentic Italian-style dried and cured meats.

GO CREATIVO!

Toppings make the pizza, and from pepperoni to Italian sausage, Margherita offers a variety of toppings that are specifically formulated for foodservice. From crumble to bits and pieces, choose the format that best matches your needs.

GO DELIZIOSO!

You’ll turn more heads and fill more seats when you ramp up culinary creativity with help from our extensive database of recipes. Our easy search filters allow you to find what you need fast and easy. Find everything from the classics and unique twists on traditional recipes to ethnic-inspired temptations and on-trend guest pleasers.

Bring old-world style, tradition, and flavor to your pizza today!

Visit smithfieldculinary.com/margherita or contact a sales rep at 888-327-6526

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Bar Pizza Shovel Rings in Holiday Season

Denise Greer — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:34:09 +0000

Start on the pan, finish on the deck

Before hungry patrons shovel slices of mouthwatering and craveable pizza into their mouths, pizzeria owners need a shovel of their own kind. LloydPans’ Bar Pizza Shovel is designed to allow foodservice pizza makers to start their pizzas in the pan and then conveniently finish on an oven deck.

Bar Pizza Shovel specifications:

Countless pizzas can be prepped at the same time and baked as orders come in.
After baking in the Bar Pizza Shovel, pizzas can quickly be de-panned on the surface of the oven, giving the crust the perfect finish.
Made with heavy 14-gauge aluminum construction and our proprietary PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE, metal utensil safe finish.

Ready to serve your loyal patrons a little bit faster and with more convenience? Get your Bar Pizza Shovel orders in before the busy holiday season. Order $250 worth of LloydPans from Dec. 21 through Dec. 31, 2022, and receive 10% off.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

LloydPans Detroit-Style Pizza Pans:

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Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot Chef’s Bottle

Denise Greer — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:27:12 +0000

Now available in our #1 foodservice pack size for easy back-of-the-house drizzling, Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot is ready to be featured on your menu.

Mike’s Hot Honey’s signature chili-infused honey, kicked up a notch with more real chilis and about 10x the heat level of the original. Extra Hot can be used interchangeably with the original, but its extra kick is particularly suited for pizza, chicken, BBQ, marinades and cocktails. Now available in a 24oz Chef’s Bottle for foodservice through your local distributor and DOT Foods. Request a sample or contact us for more information at wholesale@mikeshothoney.com. Visit us online at mikeshothoney.com.

About the Company:

Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike’s Hot Honey’s one-two flavor punch of sweetness then heat makes any dish more dynamic, from the original pairing on pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese and charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails and so much more. Mike’s Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create and share extraordinary meals. Happy drizzling!

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SpeedLine Delivery & LiveMaps

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:23:45 +0000

Drive Delivery with LiveMaps

The success of your POS starts with selecting the right tools. See the difference a system built for delivery can make.

Manage deliveries with live maps and traffic information

SpeedLine LiveMaps™ improves delivery efficiency and controls costs for restaurants. Your drivers will perform better with instant ticket information and directions sent directly to their smartphones. They simply click on the address link, and select their favorite navigation service to direct them to the correct location. Even new or fill-in drivers won’t get lost!

The system helps curb driver abuse too, with the option to pay driver fees based on optimal route distance, rather than a self-reported odometer reading.

Control deliveries and drivers efficiently with visual dispatch.
Visual expediting lets drivers handle more orders in the same time.

Visual Dispatch

Estimated return times for each driver are displayed on the screen, which helps managers and dispatchers time orders to be ready when drivers return.

Delivery Zones

Always charge the right delivery fees with custom delivery zones. Need changes? Just click and drag to adjust zone boundaries at any time. When an order is placed, LiveMaps will auto-assign the customer to a zone based on address, and will charge the specified fees for that zone.

Ensure you’re covering costs by assigning minimum charges for distant zones, and keep drivers safe by restricting deliveries to daylight hours in high-crime zones.

Drive profitability with visual analytics

Heat map views of delivery performance highlight problem zones and neighborhoods.
A map view of customer coupon usage helps you target mailings effectively. See where your sales are coming from!

Integrated Caller ID

Faster, more personal customer service is the key reason why pizza operators invest in caller ID. Integrated Caller ID speeds service by eliminating the need to ask callers for their phone numbers to enter them into the system.

It can also display active orders quickly when a customer calls to inquire about their order, or display a record of incoming calls so missed calls can be returned.

Set Accurate Expectations

Keep your customers in the loop! Quote accurate delivery and pick-up times for every order—updated automatically based on kitchen volume. Warning colors let you see instantly when a delivery has been waiting too long or a driver is late returning.

Send an automatic delivery confirmation message once a customer’s order has been dispatched, to let them know. Based on an intelligently mapped route, you can even let them know what time it will arrive!

Third-Party Delivery

Third-party delivery services like Uber Eats and GrubHub are now a fact of life for many restaurants. Unfortunately, most of these orders come in on tablets not connected to a POS, and have to be transferred manually. This takes staff away from other duties, and increases labor costs, as well as mistakes.

Integrating third-party ordering with SpeedLine POS relieves a lot of pressure, especially during peak periods. SpeedLine’s trusted technology partners funnel third-party orders directly into the POS, where they print in the kitchen just like other orders.

SpeedLine Pay

SpeedLine Pay is a mobile app + card reader solution that lets you accept chip card payments wherever your customers are: on their doorstep, curbside, or at a dining room or patio table.

It’s a win-win: customers get the convenience and credit card security they want, and your business could save hundreds of dollars each month in lower card-present processing fees and reduced chargebacks—including online payments.

More about SpeedLine Pay

Reporting and Analytics

Get up-to-the-minute delivery performance stats at a glance, or delve deep into SpeedLine’s delivery reports to analyze your delivery operation over time. Delivery-focused reports include:

Driver out the door time, on the road time, percent on-time deliveries, run size, and wait time between runs
Percent late deliveries per time period
Detailed ticket-level summary for the day’s deliveries
Hourly order type sales
Driver fees and mileage (by odometer and by suggested route)
Tip totals

Fine tune your delivery service and increase profit

Your drivers don’t get lost. Even new drivers!
Your customers know when to expect their orders—even in rush hour.
And your deliveries are on time.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedLine LiveMaps Visual Dispatch can do for your restaurant delivery service:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/livemaps
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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Pizzeria Owner Opens Second Location Thanks to Adding Pleese Cheese to Menu

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:13:30 +0000

Want To Increase Your Bottom Line by 25%? Just Add Pleese Plant Based Cheese To Your Menu

New York, NY – Pleese Foods Inc., a plant-based cheese company from Harlem in New York City, specializing in allergen friendly dairy alternatives is showing great traction as it becomes more widely distributed nationwide. With one in four consumers today looking for plant-based options, Pleese® Plant Based Pizza Shreds are the perfect solution for pizzerias looking to increase their revenue by 10-25%.

“By not having a vegan option on your menu, you’re losing at least $2,500 a month,” said Kobi Regev, CEO and Co-Founder of Pleese Foods Inc. “There’s always one family member with a food sensitivity, and if you don’t have an option for that family, they are going somewhere else.” Regev explains their key to success, “Kids like Pleese® more than traditional because the texture is creamy rather than chewy, making it easier for them to eat. Our product is so authentically good, in blind taste tests most people really can’t tell the difference.”

Pleese® Cheese is made from all natural ingredients and is free from dairy, gluten, soy and nuts. It has a creamy texture that melts just like traditional cheese and can be used in any dish that calls for cheese. It also has a neutral flavor that won’t overpower other ingredients in the dish.

“Pleese Cheese has been integral in growing our plant-based line of Pizza and Italian food.” Chef Chad Pritchard, owner of Fat Daddy’s Pizzeria, Provo, UT explains, “Since adding Pleese Cheese in early 2021, our plant-based sales have grown to be 25% of our business. Those are new customers. Not customers switching from traditional cheeses.” Pritchard continued, “It’s thanks to that added growth that we are able to open a second location. A smart operator should have a solid plant-based program to serve a new clientele. And that program starts with Pleese Cheese.”

Pleese Foods Inc., is a family business founded by a couple of New Yorkers with pizza experience that became vegan but couldn’t live without pizza. They quickly realized they weren’t alone because millions of people are either lactose intolerant or suffer from severe food allergies. The founders are committed to providing authentically delicious plant-based options that are good for people and the planet. Their mission is to ensure that no kid has to settle for the “strange pizza” at a party, by making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

For more information about Pleese® Cheese or to place an order, please visit www.saypleese.com, available nationally by www.webstaurantstore.com, and Chef’s Warehouse.

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Peerless Ovens Innovation Continues with our Electric Ventless Ovens

Denise Greer — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:50:13 +0000

Peerless Electric CE61PE Deck Oven with Ventless Hood Option

No Hood? No Problem! Peerless Electric CE61PE pizza oven, with the Ventless Hood option, offers the best in quality, performance and value, eliminating the need for a costly traditional exhaust hood.

The Peerless Electric CE61PE Pizza Oven offers exclusive features including a space saving design, with electronic controls and a variable control system for better distribution of heat and better baking. The CE61PE has a total of 2 decks, each being 42″ wide x 32″ deep x 7″ high. 1″ baking stones are standard. The CE61PE holds eight (8) 16” pizzas. Now offered with an optional ventless hood and Ansul System, the CE61PE-VL50 has the flexibility of placement in your kitchen or anywhere in your facility.

With the optional ventless hood, the CE61PE-VL50 has a footprint 50″ wide x 42″ deep x 88″ high, saving valuable kitchen space without sacrificing output. The ventless hood is certified under UL710b. The Ansul R-102 wet chemical fire suppression system is available, where required.

The CE61PE is capable of cooking a variety of menu items. When you compare the affordability of the CE61PE, along with the quality of construction, its space saving design and productivity, the oven offers our customers a value that is hard to match. Peerless exceeds customer service before during and after the sale. Most parts are available for same day shipment. Peerless offers expert technical service at no charge.

Request a Quote

We believe Peerless electric ovens are best-in-class. You get quality construction for long life, a small, energy saving footprint, and the best baking ovens in the industry at the best price. Peerless electric deck pizza ovens are available in counter or floor models and can be set up at the factory for single or 3-phase. All electric ovens are factory tested for the highest satisfaction rates in the industry. Peerless Ovens has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. Our ovens are continuously improved for better function and design life. High temperature controls are standard and thermal protection is used to extend control shelf life.

Peerless ovens are used by pizza shops, Mexican restaurants, bakeries, mobile food trucks and Family Entertainment Centers. Whether powered by gas or electric, the flexibility of Peerless ovens makes them popular for all types of products and restaurants. Affordability, space saving, efficient, productive, and customer service provides our customers a value they are looking for. See what or customers are saying. https://www.facebook.com/Peerless-Ovens-108595744096/

Peerless Ovens

419-625-4514

www.peerlessovens.com

sales@peerlessovens.com

office@peerlessovens.com

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Detroit-Style Pans Enter December as Best-Seller

Denise Greer — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:11:18 +0000

LloydPans’ Detroit-Style Pizza Pans are the smart choice for commercial production

From the Motor City to across the country, Detroit-style pizza has been named one of the top trending and beloved pizza styles of recent years by Forbes and Yelp. The rectangular fare known for frico cheese edges, crispy, yet chewy crust, and sauce slathered on as a finishing touch has also become so popular that it has resulted in being LloydPans’ best-selling pan style of the year.

Will never rust! They’re made with heavy-duty 14-gauge anodized aluminum and PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish, which adds a release coating, eliminating the need for pre-seasoning
Are metal utensil safe and long lasting, with a durable double thick flat rim that adds strength
Have 76-degree angles, which allows nesting when empty, saving storage space

In addition to 8×10, and 10×14 inch Detroit-Style Pans, LloydPans also offers Pizza Pan Lids perfect for stacking while proofing, making your prep table more efficient.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

https://www.unifiller.com/bakery-machine/series-depositor

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SpeedLine Pay

Denise Greer — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:14:01 +0000

Shrink credit card processing fees and avoid delivery chargebacks.

If you’ve found it challenging to justify upgrading to EMV when a large percentage of your sales are card-not-present, SpeedLine Pay™ is the answer.

SpeedLine Pay is a mobile app + card reader solution that lets you accept chip card payments wherever your customers are: on their doorstep, curbside, or at a dining room or patio table.

SpeedLine Pay with EMV: Increase delivery profit

SpeedLine Pay could save you hundreds of dollars each month in credit card processing costs and reduced chargebacks.

Offer customers the convenience and security of EMV payments wherever they are:

At the Door: SpeedLine Pay saves you money each month in credit card processing costs and reduced chargeback liability for delivery orders. All your delivery orders get the lower card-present rate, and your customers appreciate the easy tipping, convenient tapping, and chip card security.
Curbside or on the Patio: Give your customers the convenience of making secure EMV payments from their vehicles, or at a patio table.
Dining In: Guests can avoid crowded line-ups and waits at the till by paying at the table.

Process payments at lower card-present rates

Card-present rates can be up to 40% less than card-not-present transactions when a person pays by credit card using an EMV device
Depending on order volume, with EMV payment at the door, a pizzeria with delivery could save hundreds of dollars every month in reduced card processing rates.
When used with SpeedDine, online order payments for deliveries are processed at the door as well, at the same lower card-present rates.
With online ordering representing a growing percentage of many delivery operations’ sales, SpeedLine Pay represents significant savings and risk reduction.

Reduce or eliminate liability for all delivery chargebacks

While some restaurant owners experience very few chargebacks, other operators report increasing losses every month in fraudulent delivery chargebacks. These can be costly in both lost revenue and time to dispute.
EMV payment at the door reduces this liability, adding to the savings for restaurant owners. It’s a game changer for profitable restaurant delivery.

What it includes

SpeedLine Pay iOS and Android apps.
Affordable mobile EMV bbPOS “Chipper” card reader.

For More Information

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speedline-pay
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

The global pizza market earns over $128 billion each year. The pizza and restaurant delivery industry is experiencing explosive amounts of growth. Our local team of experts is positioned to develop, market, and support the industry’s leading point of sale solution for this large, technology-hungry industry. SpeedLine continues to successfully provide software solutions to thousands of pizza, quick service, and multi-concept restaurants and chains.

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Globe Releases New Cheese Shredder

Denise Greer — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:20:23 +0000

A new, high-power shredder hits the market from Globe Food Equipment Company

Globe Food Equipment Company has added a new product to their food prep line with the GSCS Cheese Shredder. Shredding fresh cheese in house is the way to deliver the best possible taste. The Cheese Shredder is ideal for pizza shops, commissaries, institutions, and anywhere else copious amounts of cheese are utilized.

Available in 3 models with varying phases and horsepower, these machines are engineered to shred up to 65 pounds of cheese in as little as 1 minute. The large hopper will allow entire blocks of cheese to be shredded without being cut into smaller portions. Assembly is made easy by eliminating the need for tools, making the cleaning process that much simpler as well. The stainless-steel housing provides a durable and long-lasting construction.

All machines are proudly made in the USA and are backed by a one-year parts and labor warranty.

Headquartered in Dayton, Globe is a leading provider of food preparation and cooking equipment for the food service industry. Globe, part of the Middleby Corporation, offers the industry’s most complete line of mixers and slicers, along with food prep equipment, weighing systems, and gas and electric cooking equipment. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.globefoodequip.com.

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Grandma Pizzas Make End-of-Year Rise

Denise Greer — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:42:24 +0000

LloydPans worked with countless grandmas to develop this unique pan

Heading into the holiday season, family togetherness takes center stage, and some of the most nostalgic (and delicious) memories of childhood come straight from grandma’s kitchen. Today’s need for a quick, delicious meal has resulted in grandma-style pizzas coming full circle into commercial kitchens.

We’ve duplicated our love for grandma’s pizza with Grandma-Style Pizza Pans that can be purchased on the LloydPans website.

Specifications:

One-inch deep pans with 76° angled sides
Constructed with 14-gauge aluminum that is hard coat anodized and bakes faster than steel
Permanent, metal utensil safe, stick-resistant PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
Pans nest inside each other when empty, maximizing storage space
Made in the USA

Purchase LloydPans Grandma Pizza Pans and get started on the unmistakable taste grandma would be proud of.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.lloydpans.com

sales@lloydpans.com

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New Website from Lesaffre Simplifies Solution-Finding for Bakers

Denise Greer — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:41:07 +0000

LesaffreBaking.com features product filtering tool, enhanced baking solutions, and more

MILKWAUKEE (October 5, 2022) – Lesaffre, long known in the industry as a supplier of high-quality yeast, is making it easier for customers to navigate its growing portfolio of ingredient solutions with the launch of its new website, LesaffreBaking.com.

In addition to yeast, Lesaffre supplies clean label dough improvers, enzymes, bases, fortification, sourdoughs, toppings, malts, and more. To help customers find the best solutions to their baking challenges, Lesaffre’s new website features a robust product filtering tool that allows users to sort products by type, solution, application, process, and brand.

“From the artisan bakery down the street to the in-store bakery of the local grocery chain to the international wholesale manufacturer, all our customers need ingredient solutions that allow them to tap into today’s trends and solve their baking challenges,” said Bill Hanes, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy. “We have been working to develop a complete portfolio of baking ingredients. Now, with the launch of the new website, we’re making it easier for our customers to find the right solutions for their specific applications.”

The website also includes information about Baking with Lesaffre, a baking solutions platform that supports Lesaffre’s global mission to nourish and protect the planet. Drawing on Lesaffre’s international baking network, Baking with Lesaffre offers solutions in the form of six commitments to the industry: Bake for Care, Bake for Smile, Bake for Good, Bake it Safe, Bake it Smart, and Bake it Easy. Website users can learn more about each commitment and filter Lesaffre’s ingredients by commitment category.

“Today, Lesaffre is so much more than yeast,” Hanes said. “We are your global baking ingredient supplier, your expert technical support, and your solutions-oriented partner in baking. We’re excited to have a website that showcases all the ways we support our baking customers.”

To explore Lesaffre ingredients, learn more about Baking with Lesaffre, and find the latest information and resources, visit LesaffreBaking.com.

About Lesaffre

Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and Red Star Yeast company are part of the Lesaffre group. As a key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2,2 billion euro turnover, and established on all continents, counts 10,700 employees and more than 85 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.

More information: LesaffreBaking.com

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Globe Releases New Cheese Shredder

Denise Greer — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:22:35 +0000

A new, high-power shredder hits the market from Globe Food Equipment Company

All machines are proudly made in the USA and are backed by a one-year parts and labor warranty.

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Total Care by Unifiller

Denise Greer — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:28:12 +0000

Unifiller Systems Inc., a global leader in portioning equipment and a subsidiary of the Linxis Group of Companies, is pleased to introduce their new Total Care by Unifiller product that includes the app and Bluetooth-enabled device.

“Total Care by Unifiller” is available for pre-sale starting Sept 2022 for North American customers and was launched officially at IBIE 2022, the bakery industry’s biggest event.

The product is a simple plug-and-play unit that offers Unifiller customers long-term advantages at a minimal cost. Designed by Unifiller’s R&D team, the Bluetooth device syncs with any Unifiller machine to transmit equipment usage information to a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop running the app. Customers can then upload, store, and track content on a Unifiller-specific framework.

Sonia Bal, Director of Global Marketing at Unifiller Systems, says, “The app will revolutionize how Unifiller customers interact with their equipment. Its cloud connectivity, data tracking, easy recipe management, and predictive maintenance will minimize downtime and ensure machines are ready for crucial production times, such as the upcoming holiday season.”

According to Derek Lanoville, Product Development Technologist at Unifiller, “Thanks to product’s facilitation of easy machine set-up, process documentation, employee training, recipe storage, and rapid parts ordering, customers can future-proof themselves against lost productivity during periods of staff turnover or equipment downtime.”

The units are ready for pre-sale and are available to existing and future customers.

Unifiller, a subsidiary of the Linxis Group, is a global leader in specialized equipment for the food, bakery, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. The group consists of leading companies focusing on mixing technologies, ingredient dosing systems and automated portioning systems. Through its various subsidiaries, the Group employs approximately 800 people worldwide. With 5 global offices and a dealer network of 80 dealers, Unifiller equipment can be found at the production plants of some of the world’s most well-known brands. Inquire today for a no-obligation consultation.

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Add the RediHEAT Heated 5-Pie Delivery Bag to your line-up!

Denise Greer — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:16:29 +0000

The RediHEAT Heated 5-Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost-effective way to satisfy hot food delivery needs. This customer favorite consists of a high-quality thermal bag made of premium materials for superior temperature retention, a patented heating element secured in a special pocket, an internal wire rack for stability, and cord that plugs into a wall outlet prior to delivery, taking only 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This product is available in red or black and comes in two sizes:

16-inch bag holds five 16” pizzas (17.25” x 17.25” x 5”)
18-inch bag holds five 18” pizzas (19.25″ x 19.25″ x 12″)

Easy to Use
After the pizza is out of the oven and boxed, insert the boxes into the delivery bag, close the bag, and disconnect the bag from the cord for delivery. The combination of the heating element, and thermal qualities of the bag will ensure your pizza stays hot and fresh for 45 minutes, like it’s right out of the oven! Our products are all made in the USA and come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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Lighten Your Load with Light Weight Dough Boxes

Denise Greer — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:34:14 +0000

Whether you’re churning out products for a large-scale operation or catering for a small crowd, the weight of your processing equipment needs to be a determining factor when readying your team with the right tools for the job. Lighten your workload by using MFG Tray’s new lightweight dough boxes.

At MFG Tray, we understand how hard you are working, so we worked just as hard to help improve your process. In response to customer feedback about the weight of most dough boxes, we developed a special line of our light weight molded fiberglass boxes to help your days run smoother. Keep reading to learn more about our innovative light weight material and how it can improve your production process.

Light Weight Food Handling Solutions

Food safety is essential, and so is keeping your employees happy and healthy in the workplace. Providing equipment that can be easily lifted, moved, and stacked is a vital component of a productive working environment.

With foods such as bread and pizza doughs, storing them in lightweight containers can help ensure your goods are protected through all stages; proofing, storage, and transportation. But unlike plastic and wood which are susceptible to bending and warping under heavy loads, fiberglass handling equipment maintains its integrity in the long run. The model food service handling solution will not only protect your goods and increase your efficiency, but will also reduce bad batch concerns and give you the return on investment you deserve.

Lightweight doesn’t have to mean less strength. MFG Tray’s line of light weight dough boxes have the same durability as our standard containers but at only 40 percent of the weight. Moreover, they can safely handle temperature changes between -60 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, they can be easily cleaned in conventional, chemical, or steam-cleaning dishwashers.

If you’re producing any kind of bread dough, you know that moisture and humidity play a huge part in how your product turns out. That’s why MFG created a line of fiberglass dough boxes with securely attached lids that are resistant to moisture and humidity. You’ll get the physical benefits of light weight storage without worrying about quality control.

Use Quality Equipment

Whether you’re moving food products around a factory floor or preparing them in your restaurant for distribution, it’s essential to use the best equipment available. Fiberglass trays, boxes, and containers are easily cleaned with conventional methods, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

For particularly dense or heavy foods, a lightweight storage container can drastically improve your productivity and safety. Your team will be less likely to cut corners when moving heavy products, and all operations will be more accessible for every employee.

MFG Tray Has Your Back

Producing doughs to feed the masses is backbreaking work. From bending and lifting heavy loads to keeping food safety at the top of mind, there’s a lot to consider regarding proper material handling in food service.

At MFG Tray, we’re proud to work with some of the best brands in the business, helping them churn out quality products to keep consumers coming back. Head to our product page to learn more about our light weight dough boxes and other commercial kitchen products. If you do not see what you need, contact us today and let us know how we can help.

Visit MFG Tray at Pizza & Pasta NE in Atlantic City, NJ October 16-17, 2022 @ Booth # 827

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company | TF: 800 458.6050 | www.mfgtray.com | info@mfgtray.com

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SpeedLine LiveMaps

Denise Greer — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:40:24 +0000

Drive Delivery with LiveMaps

The success of your POS starts with selecting the right tools. See the difference a system built for delivery can make.

Manage deliveries with live maps and traffic information

The system helps curb driver abuse too, with the option to pay driver fees based on optimal route distance, rather than a self-reported odometer reading.

Control deliveries and drivers efficiently with visual dispatch.
Visual expediting lets drivers handle more orders in the same time.

Visual Dispatch

Dispatching delivery drivers from a map view is simply more intuitive than a list of orders on a screen. Dispatchers don’t need to know every street; they can easily group orders together for delivery by touching pushpins on the map. Estimated return times for each driver are displayed on the screen, which helps managers and dispatchers time orders to be ready when drivers return.

Delivery Zones

Ensure you’re covering costs by assigning minimum charges for distant zones, and keep drivers safe by restricting deliveries to daylight hours in high-crime zones.

Drive profitability with visual analytics

Heat map views of delivery performance highlight problem zones and neighborhoods.
A map view of customer coupon usage helps you target mailings effectively. See where your sales are coming from!

Integrated Caller ID

It can also display active orders quickly when a customer calls to inquire about their order, or display a record of incoming calls so missed calls can be returned.

Set Accurate Expectations

Third-Party Delivery

SpeedLine Pay

SpeedLine Pay is a mobile app + card reader solution that lets you accept chip card payments wherever your customers are: on their doorstep, curbside, or at a dining room or patio table.

More about SpeedLine Pay

Reporting and Analytics

Get up-to-the-minute delivery performance stats at a glance, or delve deep into SpeedLine’s delivery reports to analyze your delivery operation over time. Delivery-focused reports include:

Driver out the door time, on the road time, percent on-time deliveries, run size, and wait time between runs
Percent late deliveries per time period
Detailed ticket-level summary for the day’s deliveries
Hourly order type sales
Driver fees and mileage (by odometer and by suggested route)
Tip totals

Fine tune your delivery service and increase profit

Your drivers don’t get lost. Even new drivers!
Your customers know when to expect their orders—even in rush hour.
And your deliveries are on time.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedLine LiveMaps Visual Dispatch can do for your restaurant delivery service:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/livemaps
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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Unifiller Systems +Series Depositors Launch

Denise Greer — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:28:20 +0000

Unifiller Systems, a global leader in portioning equipment and a subsidiary of the Linxis Group, is pleased to announce the launch of the +Series Depositors, digitally controlled pneumatic depositors.

The +Series Depositors are digitally controlled pneumatic depositors that possesses advanced features such as pre-charge, splash reduction, and deposit pressure profiling. Compared to the original depositors, the +Series can handle more complex applications such as ones that require smaller deposits.

According to Sonia Bal, Director of Global Marketing, the +Series Depositors, officially launching at this year’s IBIE 2022 event, blend the power of pneumatic machines with digital precision. Using a smart device connected via bluetooth, customers can control speed, volume, splash reduction, pre-charge, and deposit pressure profiling for the most accurate deposits.

The +Series Depositors are built for ease of use and cleaning. No special training is required to operate the machines, and detailed explanations and video instructions are provided for advanced functions. All electrical components are enclosed in a wash-down case that will withstand tough, industrial wash-down conditions and fills IP69 safety protocols.

The +Series Depositors are designed to connect to Unifiller’s cloud-based Total Care App which provides real time data analytics. Any machine settings and recipe adjustments can be digitally controlled through Total Care App.

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Long Pizza Pans Score Touchdown with Commercial Pizzerias

Denise Greer — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:17:43 +0000

LloydPans’ demonstrates revolutionary rectangular pizza pan solution

At LloydPans, we have an extensive pizza pan solutions team dedicated to improving the quality of our existing pans, developing new pans and finding ways to troubleshoot pizza makers’ pain points. One of our newest pans, the Long Pizza Pan, is a long rectangular-shaped pizza pan that can measure up to 108 square inches. This is a great solution for pizzerias and foodservice operations producing pan pizza. From birthday pizza parties to football season gatherings, this pan makes a pizza great for sharing.

Long Pizza Pan specifications:

12 inches long: serves 1-2 people with 4, 4×3-inch slices
18 inches long: serves 2-4 people with 4, 4×4 ⅕-inch slices
27 inches long: serves 4-8 with 8, 4×3 ⅜-inch slices

Each pan is 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep
Folded rim for added strength and safety in handling
Durable 14-gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
Permanent and metal utensil safe PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish for easy de-panning and cleanup
Made in the USA

Present your customers with this impressive style of pizza served on a longboard, taking the next pizza party to new dimensions!

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Marino’s Garlic Spread is the real thing!

Denise Greer — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:07:18 +0000

Made with 100% Pure Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese
Chopped Natural garlic • Butter Blend
Whipped by design softens quicker & spreads easier
Great for garlic bread, Finishing butter for signature pasta sauces and excellent for spreading on pizza crust as base then adding your favorite toppings. (Blanched, Chopped Broccoli & Cheese, Sauteed Spinach & Cheese, or Shrimp, Diced Tomato and Cheese)

Go to www.mgspread.com for quick and easy recipes

Marino’s Garlic Spread is manufactured and distributed by AAK Food Service

1-800-839-9201

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Lighten Your Load with Light Weight Dough Boxes

Denise Greer — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:02:47 +0000

Light Weight Food Handling Solutions

Use Quality Equipment

MFG Tray Has Your Back

Visit MFG Tray at Pizza & Pasta NE in Atlantic City, NJ October 16-17, 2022 @ Booth # 827

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company | TF: 800 458.6050 | www.mfgtray.com | info@mfgtray.com

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The RediHEAT Heated 2-Pie Delivery Bag is the Perfect Fit

Denise Greer — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:15:38 +0000

This complete, ready-to-use heated delivery system offers a safe, cost-effective way to satisfy hot food delivery needs. The RediHEAT Heated 2-Pie Delivery Bag consists of a high-quality thermal bag made of premium materials for superior temperature retention, a patented heating element, and cord that plugs into a wall outlet prior to delivery, taking only 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. This product comes in a variety of sizes:

16-inch bag holds two 16″ pizzas or 3 to 4 smaller pizzas (17.25″ x 17.25″ x 5″)
18-inch bag holds two 18″ pizzas or 3 to 4 smaller pizzas (19.25″ x 19.25″ x 5″)
20-inch can hold two 20″ pizzas or 4 to 5 smaller pizzas (21.25″ x 21.25″ x 5″)

Easy to Use
After the pizza is out of the oven and boxed, insert the boxes in the delivery bag, close the bag, and disconnect from the cord for delivery. The combination of the heating element, and the thermal qualities of the bag will ensure your pizza stays hot and fresh for 45 minutes, like it’s right out of the oven! Our products are all made in the USA and come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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Sicilian-Style Pizza Pans Brings Taste of Italy to the States

Denise Greer — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:00:58 +0000

LloydPans’ popular line of Sicilian-Style Pizza Pans recreate thick, soft crust.

Regional-style pizzas are booming in popularity as U.S.-based pizzerias have started serving everything from New York- to Detroit-style. And one region in particular started one of our favorites: Palermo, Sicily. Sicilian-style pizza has a thick, spongy, fluffy base that only LloydPans Sicilian Pizza Pans can mimic Stateside. Our pans’ deep depth allows Sicilian pizza makers to easily recreate the original, and each Sicilian-Style Pizza Pan features our stick-resistant PRE SEASONED Tuff-Kote finish that eliminates the need for pre-seasoning and makes pan cleanup a breeze — even with those tight Sicilian-style corners!

LloydPans Sicilian-Style Pizza Pans also come with:

Nesting 76-degree angles that allow for nesting when empty, saving storage space
A double thick flat rim that adds strength and long-lasting durability
Heavy duty 14-gauge aluminum that transfers heat in an effective and timely manner

And, don’t forget Sicilian Pizza Pan Lids. Our lids make your prep table more efficient with easy stacking.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Electro-Mate Automated Cake Shell Border Decorating System

Denise Greer — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:35:12 +0000

Unifiller Systems Inc., a global leader in portioning equipment and a subsidiary of the Linxis Group of Companies, is pleased to introduce the launch of the Electro-Mate: an automated cake shell border decorating system intended to help bakeries with growing production volumes boost productivity.

The Electro-Mate is compatible with the Deco-Mate, making it the perfect addition for Unifiller customers who wish to expand the Deco-Mate’s applications or for an intuitive interface to simplify operator use. Its onboard computer enables operators to fine-tune settings and save recipes, allowing for faster machine setup, consistent results, and minimal training.

Sonia Bal, Director of Marketing at Unifiller Systems, says, “Deco-Mate with Electro-Mate automates the shell bordering of round and sheet cakes for easier application, without injury or strain to the worker. Automated equipment, especially machines designed specifically with ergonomics in mind, are an excellent solution for protecting businesses from LABOR SHORTAGES that result from employees working in discomfort and sustaining injuries, if not burnout. The Decomate with Electro-Mate automates the process of applying borders to cakes by eliminating the need to repeatedly squeeze a pastry bag.”

With the Electro-Mate, bakeries can significantly save time, reduce waste, and minimize the risk of employee injuries while boosting cake decorating productivity. For more information visit https://www.unifiller.com/bakery-machine/electromate.

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Lighten Your Load with Light Weight Dough Boxes

Denise Greer — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:08:14 +0000

Light Weight Food Handling Solutions

Use Quality Equipment

MFG Tray Has Your Back

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company | TF: 800 458.6050 | www.mfgtray.com | info@mfgtray.com

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SpeedDine Online Ordering

Denise Greer — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:43 +0000

Built on leading cloud technology, with SpeedDine online ordering you will experience virtually no maintenance downtime; your website always works, even when order volume peaks.

SpeedDine offers the fast and reliable online experience your customers have come to expect. Whether customers order from their phone, tablet, computer, or your branded mobile app, they get the same easy, responsive, mobile-friendly brand experience, including:

Simple order flow
Upselling prompts
Accurate pricing that always matches the store
Any coupon set up in the store can also be used online
Location map and hours for pickups
Current quoted times Dispatch messages

Designed for Pizza

Designed to optimize the user experience, SpeedDine’s online ordering guides customers smoothly through the order and checkout process, and increases order value with package deals and upselling prompts. Since SpeedLine POS was designed for pizza and “create-your-own” orders, it’s flexible enough to handle even the most complex orders, and is smart enough to charge for them.

Fully Integrated With Your Point of Sale

If you’re looking for an online ordering solution, SpeedDine has you covered. Because you’re online ordering site is a core part of SpeedLine, you’ll spend less time on maintenance with SpeedDine, and gain new capabilities with each new release.

Scalable

SpeedDine provides an affordable online ordering service that lets you keep more of your increasing online revenue. Rather than charging more as your volume increases, SpeedDine offers unlimited transactions for a low monthly fee. The savings scale: as your online sales increase, you pay less per order.

Secure and PCI Compliant

Whether you use SpeedDine or SpeedLine Connect, your customers’ personal payment information is encrypted for secure online transactions. Like every component of the SpeedLine software line, SpeedLine Connect is PA-DSS validated for PCI compliance. SpeedDine uses tokenized payment information to minimize your restaurant’s PCI scope and risk.

Payment processing for SpeedDine is available in both the United States and Canada.

SpeedDine App

The SpeedDine mobile app puts your brand in front of customers every time they pick up their phone. You’ll be able to give hungry customers the same streamlined ordering experience they get on your SpeedDine website, but without searching.

Similar to the SpeedDine online ordering sites, each SpeedDine App pulls all pricing, coupon, and tax information from the point of sale terminal in the store, so it’s always accurate.

Reporting

Know what you’re selling online. With the Remote Order Sales Summary report in SpeedLine Store Manager™ and SpeedLine Cloud Reporting & Analytics™, you can view net online sales and the average online order size from all your remote ordering sources.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what SpeedDine online ordering can do for you:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speeddine
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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The Virtual Restaurant Industry Is Now Helping Small Pizzerias And Restaurants

Denise Greer — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:12:06 +0000

In the past, only large national brands such as Denny’s, Chuck E Cheese, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Outback, and Hooters have had a virtual brand associated with their brick and mortar locations. However, today, many smaller restaurants have joined the virtual food revolution. Small restaurants are finding that virtual brands increase online orders that go directly to their bottom line, as they don’t require additional overhead nor labor.

In 2020, the United States virtual restaurant & ghost kitchens’ market was valued at $201.75 Million, having increased from $32.75 Million in 2016. Looking forward, the US market is forecasted to reach $1,014.3 Million by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.63%, between 2021 and 2027.

“Not all virtual brands are the same” says Greg Murphy, CEO of Virtual FOODS. “Partnering with a virtual restaurant company can be confusing. One should consider the impact on their business. Will you have to inventory additional ingredients? Will you have to make new menu items or follow new recipes, train staff on new items, or will the virtual brands allow your menu items to remain as is? What are the fees and commissions? Are you obligated to continue even if it turns out the virtual brand is not a good fit? All of these questions should be considered.”

Murphy added, “We’ve found small restaurants prefer our no-risk business model:

$1,500 to $4,000 additional income per month,
no contracts,
no fees,
tablet & printer at no cost,
receive full menu pricing,
no mandatory purchases,
our restaurants become our exclusive partner for their neighborhood,
We pay up to twice per month, and never ask for money.

More information about Virtual FOODS is available at http://virtualfoods.net

About Virtual FOODS

Virtual FOODS is one of the largest virtual restaurant owners in the United States. The company specializes in winning orders on DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEat, known collectively as “the food marketplace.” Virtual FOODS owns:

Six virtual restaurant brands: Wings, Subs, Salads+Wraps, Pasta,
Cheesesteaks and Pizza.
70+ local online virtual restaurants, across the country.
Two brick-n-mortar pizzerias.

Virtual FOODS knows the pizza restaurant business. Virtual FOODS is large enough to have negotiated special terms with the food marketplace, which enables them to win more orders for their restaurant partners, and pay them to make the food.

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From Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil to A’Siciliana Soda, United Olive Oil Spreads the History of Sicily all Over the World!

Denise Greer — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:37:37 +0000

Since 1916, United Olive Oil Import Corp. is a leading importer of award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Castelvetrano Olives, Artisanal Pasta and A’Siciliana Soda.

Our selection includes Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Paesano Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Castelvetrano Olives, Asaro Farms line of Sicilian Specialty Products, Sicilian Ancient Grain Artisanal Pasta, and A’Siciliana Sodas.

We carry products of the highest quality and distribute them nationwide, but what makes us unique is that we are a family! The Asaro Family has been operating the farms on its estate for over a hundred years. Almost every brand/product United represents is family grown and fully farm to table. It is this authentic touch that we bring to all the olives we harvest, and this Italian care that we deliver directly to your home!

Antonino Asaro founded Oleificio Asaro in Partanna (TP), Sicily. The company started hand-pressing and processing olives from the family farms in order to start producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the local market. As the business grew, the family acquired more land and planted over 10,000 olive trees on their farms. In 1922, Tommaso and Nicola Asaro moved to the US and founded Asaro Brothers Company (ABC) – a small shop in Bushwick, NY. ABC became one of the ﬁrst Importers of Italian food products. They started selling the Partanna Brand for the growing Italian Community in NY Metro area. In 2005, fourth generation Tommaso Asaro converted the family farm to become organic and sustainable. Tommaso took 150 acres that had been in his family for over 100 years, and instituted modern methods and techniques that revolutionized Sicilian farming. His belief is to treat the land with love and respect. His mission is to create the finest olive oils from the highest quality olives for all of the world to enjoy.

The Asaro Farms are located in the small town of Partanna, in the Belice Valley. The Western part of Sicily between Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento is an area blessed with mild climate, abundance of water and fertile soil. It’s in this area – situated between two rivers: the Right Belice and the Left Belice – that the Greeks introduced the olive trees.. This is where Nocellara del Belice Olives, also known as “Castelvetrano” Olives are produced. Distinguished by their intense green color, Castelvetrano Olives are firm, crispy and crunchy on the outside. The inside texture is soft and meaty with a mild, smooth, and buttery taste. From salads to cheeseboards, for a healthy snack or for your Martini, Castelvetrano Olives are a staple in every kitchen.

It’s from these same olives that we make our Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, named after the little town in Sicily where it originates from. With its rich flavor profile and very low acidity (0.3%), Partanna is a very versatile Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ideal for finishing, drizzling and cooking.

We have received many awards and gold medals across our entire product line. Our portfolio is dedicated to variety, authenticity, and most importantly quality and taste.

United Olive Oil Import Corp.

Phone: 212-346-0942

Unitedoliveoil.com

info@unitedoliveoil.com

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Cloud Reporting and Analytics

Denise Greer — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:20:56 +0000

The Power to Make Sound Decisions.

Make business decisions based on real-time data accessible anywhere at any time. Cloud Reporting and Analytics provides the ability to:

Review dashboards of key metrics and easily drill into the underlying data when investigating further.
Filter data by time period, store(s), and more to focus on your key targets.
Get email alerts when a value varies from the threshold you set.
Export data, reports, or dashboards to various formats such as Excel, CSV, or PDF.
Summarize the data from one, two, or all of your locations or compare them side by side.
Advanced AI technology creates accurate trend lines and forecasting.

Reporting in the Cloud

Cloud Reporting & Analytics includes dashboards for:

Today and Yesterday – Designed to provide a single-day overview of key metrics within your business. At a glance, you can see your daily sales, discounts, voids, labor costs, and much more. You can drill down into the details with a simple click to better understand what is happening and why.
Weekly/Monthly and Quarterly/Yearly – Review the historical performance of your restaurant and analyze its trends. With up to 3 years of historical data, you can see a breakdown of everything from net sales to comp values. These dashboards allow you to identify trends to help you manage your business accordingly.
Delivery Performance – The Delivery Performance dashboard provides an overview of key delivery metrics within your business. Review your on-time vs. late deliveries, average daily dispatch minutes, delivery minutes, delivery trip size, number of deliveries per hour, and much more.
Coupon & Discounts – The Coupon and Discounts dashboard provides an overview of coupon performance and other discounts that have been used/given. See your highest performing coupons, average coupon value, discount totals, comps, credits issued and used, and voids. You can even map how coupons are used across your market area to help direct your marketing efforts.
Notable Activity – The Notable Activity dashboard allows you to view potentially unusual activity in your restaurant, such as discounts after a ticket is saved, voids after a ticket is closed, and changes in online ordering hours.
Remote Order Sources – The Remote Order dashboard gives you a breakdown of your external orders, whether it’s from your online ordering site, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other ordering services. Easily compare the performance of your remote order services to determine which are performing well or not so well.
Third-Party Delivery – See how your in-store deliveries stack up against deliveries made using third-party delivery drivers. This dashboard shows on-time vs. late pickups, the average pickup time, and more, giving you the insight needed to determine if third-party delivery is meeting your delivery expectations.
Store Comparison – If you’re a multi-store owner, compare your locations’ key metrics side by side in one view. Now there is no longer a need to have multiple browser tabs or reports open to check on or compare the performance of all your locations.
Customer – Detailed heat maps and charts show you exactly where your customers are located, what areas your orders are coming from, and how much they are spending. You can also see which areas new customers are coming from or existing customers are returning from, helping you direct your marketing campaigns to the right places.

As long as you have a web-accessible device, you’ll be able to login into your account and get real-time data on your restaurant. You can set up Pulse Alerts in Cloud Reporting & Analytics to automatically email you when a certain threshold you’ve set has been reached for almost any dashboard metric such as voided tickets or late deliveries.

Contact SpeedLine for more information on what cloud reporting and business analytics can do for you:

Website: https://www.speedlinesolutions.com/speedline-analytics
Email: sales@speedlinesolutions.com
Phone: 1-888-400-9185

About SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

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LloydPans Flatbread Pans Create Shareable and Versatile Products

Denise Greer — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:27:01 +0000

Flatbread makers are choosing LloydPans for baking performance, efficiency

The summer pizza party continues at LloydPans, and what’s a better way to satisfy your consumers than by adding flatbreads to your menu? When developing our line of Flatbread Pans, we started by looking at the shape and size of most restaurant flatbreads. We knew that if we designed a pan perfect for an oval or rectangular flatbread, we would increase baking performance and efficiency. Next, we looked at the required perforations needed to impart the perfect, crispy crust. Our design research paid off, and our food solutions experts are proud to show off our exceptional line of Flatbread Pans.

Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
14-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
Folded, angled rim for strength
Made in the USA

Perforated Flatbread Pan

5×15 inch, 0.5-inch deep
14-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
Folded, angled rim for strength
Perforated for increased airflow

Rounded Corner Hex Pan

7×18 inch
14-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
Raised beaded edge for strength
Hex perforation for maximum airflow

Perforated QDF40

8×18 inch
18-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish
QDF40 perforations
Flat folded rim for strength and aid for peel access

Hearth Bake for Artisan Style Crust

8×16 inch and 12×24 inch
Designed to bake in a fast bake (calibrated) conveyor pizza oven and emerge with the special crispness associated with hearth oven baked pizzas
18-gauge aluminum with PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE release finish

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Calling All Chicagoland Plant-Based Lovers: Rosati’s Pizza Brings New Vitalite™ Vegan-Certified Cheese to Its Menu

Denise Greer — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:35:24 +0000

Finally, a tasty and melty plant-based cheese

CHICAGO (June 2, 2022) – To meet growing consumer interest and demand for plant-based food options, Rosati’s Pizza is bringing Vitalite^™, a vegan-certified, dairy-free cheese alternative from Saputo Dairy USA (SDUSA), to the menu at its Buffalo Grove location, starting this month. Vitalite^™Shredded Mozzarella Style cheese will be available as an ingredient on all 12-inch and 14-inch pizzas.

For nearly a century, Rosati’s has lived by the words of founder Saverio “Sam” Rosati, “Give the people what they want” and has prided itself on creating authentic, Chicago-style pizza that uses only the best ingredients.

“We are excited to expand our Buffalo Grove menu with a limited trial run of Vitalite^™plant-based cheese,” said Jeff Rosati, chief financial officer at Rosati’s Pizza. “Customers with dietary restrictions can now enjoy the quality pizza Rosati’s is known for by substituting our classic whole milk mozzarella with Vitalite^™, a vegan-certified, dairy-free alternative.”

The popularity of plant-based cheese continues to grow among people who are increasingly following a flexible eating style that includes plant-based foods and beverages while also allowing some animal products.

“According to global market research firm Mintel, nearly half of all U.S. consumers say they follow a flexitarian approach to eating, so having quality plant-based options on the menu is a must,” said David Cherrie, SDUSA Vice President, Marketing and Innovation. “In what is predicted to be the biggest year yet for plant-based foods, Rosati’s is getting ahead of the game and offering Chicagoland pizza lovers a delicious plant-based pizza alternative featuring Vitalite^™that fits in with today’s consumer lifestyle needs.”

A social listening study conducted by Saputo shows that consumers feel current vegan cheese offerings do not deliver on key attributes such as taste, texture and performance. As one of the world’s top 10 dairies, Saputo saw an opportunity to create a better vegan cheese with its introduction of the Vitalite^™brand of products for both restaurant and at-home use.

Learn more about Vitalite^™at Vitalite.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram @VitaliteUSA. For more information on Rosati’s Pizza, visit RosatisPizza.com. To order your favorite pizza topped with Vitalite^™, go to: https://www.rosatispizza.com/location/buffalo-grove-il/

About Saputo Dairy USA

Saputo Dairy USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo Dairy USA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Products are sold under a variety of the company’s brand names, as well as under customer brand names.

Saputo Dairy USA is among the top mozzarella, string cheese, and domestic blue and goat cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in this region.

About Rosati’s Pizza

Established in Chicago by the Rosati brothers in 1964, Rosati’s Pizza is a family pizzeria rooted in tradition and authentic Italian flavor. For five generations, Rosati’s has served up REAL Chicago pizza and Italian classics made from the freshest local ingredients, following original family recipes. Rosati’s Pizza is known for its four delicious styles of Chicago Pizza: Traditional Thin Crust, Unique Double Dough, World Famous Chicago Deep Dish and Authentic Stuffed. Rosati’s delivers generous portions of Italian favorites to neighborhoods and towns across the country. Customer favorites also include hearty pasta bowls, sandwiches and buttery breadsticks. Follow Rosati’s Pizza on Facebook and Instagram.

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Addressable delivers new customers and increased sales

Denise Greer — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:24:59 +0000

We delivered 300+ new customers for less than $1.50 per guest with our Addressable Program. Ask what we can do for your restaurant!

With the Addressable Program from Moving Targets, a small restaurant was able to boost their sales in one month. By combining direct mail and geofencing ads, you can deliver targeted messaging to your ideal customer in their home and online. Our most popular direct mail program targets new movers to your town, who are looking for restaurants to try. We also offer a birthday connections program with an offer to celebrate and custom mailers, which allow you to select from an extensive list of screens including industry-specific filters of takeout consumption, dietary restrictions or preferences, and more.

Through our partnerships with nationally-renowned vendors, we pair your choice of direct mail with digital geofencing ads, which are shown to the same households receiving your mailer. This increases brand awareness and likelihood to trial without the waste of broad digital ad spend. Best of all, the results are measurable – you can see how many people saw your ad and then visited your location. Our customers continually share how impactful the results are from this program in measuring their marketing budget and seeing an increase to the bottom line.

Visit us at MovingTargets.com, email letstalk@movingtargets.com, or call 800.926.2451 to see how we can get these results for you.

For 30 years, Moving Targets has helped restaurants achieve sustainable results through highly-targeted marketing programs that spark action and drive sales. Our partnerships with renowned data, digital, and print vendors gets you access to resources typically reserved for large budgets, at a reasonable price. Combined, these tools allow us to deliver your marketing message to the right people, on the right channel (i.e. direct mail, social media, email, geofencing and more), and bring you new customers with increased sales.

Let us handle your marketing, so you can handle your business.

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Pizza Consultations come to you with Pizza U

Denise Greer — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:31:43 +0000

Pizza U wants YOU to thrive!

Take your pizzas and business to the next level with classes and consultations anywhere with Pizza U. We’ll help you get to your goals with hands-on training and guidance. Our team has over 12 years of experience in the pizza industry and 2 pizzeria locations in one of the largest cities in the U.S, Houston, TX. Do you have a location that needs some TLC? We will be glad to come to you and optimize our time in your pizzeria to get you on the right track. Book Virtual or Off-Site consultations (where we come to you) with us on our website: www.thepizzau.com. Our consultations include but are not limited to: Recipe development, Restaurant operations and Kitchen systems, Equipment, Vendors, Supplies, Dough techniques for various pizza styles and so much more. Get in touch with us today to book your consultation. Visit our website or send us an email: nicole@pizarospizza.com

About Pizza U: Pizza U was started by Husband and Wife: Brad and Nicole Bean. It originated as an opportunity to educate customers of their pizzeria business, Pizaro’s Pizza. We offer you hands-on experiences to guide you through to the next step of your pizza journey. You know what they say, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” We hope you enjoy the experience and take your time with the process while learning along the way!

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The RediHEAT Heated Food Delivery Bag, Always Deliver your Food Hot!

Denise Greer — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:26:35 +0000

The RediHEAT Heated Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands. Measuring 20″ x 13″ x 13″ – this versatile bag will carry pasta, wings, ribs, or burgers – you name it – and get it there hot! This complete, ready-to-use heated food-delivery system includes the bag, heating element, cord, and a sturdy insert for added stability. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The cord plugs into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. Once you come back from delivery and the bag is plugged in, it usually takes about 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. Your drivers don’t have to do anything different. The heater always stays in the bag and the combination of the heater and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

RediHEAT, Inc., founded in 2003, based in Cleveland, Ohio is focused on developing heated delivery solutions for restaurants and catering companies. RediHEAT offers a safe cost-effective way to satisfy your customer’s demands. Whether you are delivering only one meal or over 100, you can count on RediHEAT’s quality designed product line-up to meet your high standards. Visit our website at www.rediheat.com.

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Rosina Food Products Has an Italian Solution for All Your Ingredient Needs

Denise Greer — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:55:14 +0000

Rosina Food Products, Inc. is leading the way in the ingredients space with their offerings. From meatballs, to their IQF filled and unfilled pasta, and toppings, Rosina has been at the forefront of frozen specialty food products for over 55 years.

Rosina is known for creating innovative solutions based on their customer’s needs and offers trusted experience in culinary, food science, operations, packaging engineering, customer care, and logistics. Plus, the Rosina R&D team features four trained chefs with over 100 years combined experience. Their goal is to help ingredients clients develop new and innovative products and recipes. Led by Chef Herb Stockschlaeder, the R&D department works with customers own R&D and Culinary teams to create custom recipes or develop a unique culinary solution to meet their specific needs.

“At Rosina, we are dedicated to customized solutions,” says Chef Herb Stockschlaeder, Director of R&D and Strategic Channels for Rosina Food Products, Inc. “We not only have the bandwidth for it, but we also have the number and variety of ingredients to help some of the most reputable companies in the industry craft their own inspired culinary creations.”
Proud to be the leading national brand of frozen filled pasta and the second-leading meatball brand in the US, Rosina is known for offering ingredients that keep up with the current trends yet still stand the test of time. Their current portfolio includes:

Meatballs – Offering a diverse and delicious line-up, Rosina’s meatballs come in custom shapes, sizes, and flavors, including beef, pork, turkey, and chicken.
Pasta – Rosina offers an expansive array of pasta varieties available in a selection of custom shapes, sizes, and fillings.
Toppings – With a variety of delicious and versatile toppings, Rosina is your source for multiple shapes, sizes, and meat blends.

Rosina Food Products is committed to delivering Real Italian Goodness through their retail and foodservice partnerships in supermarkets, corporations, colleges, commissaries, restaurants and more.

About Rosina Food Products

Rosina Food Products is a leading innovative frozen specialty food products manufacturer centered around Italian fare. Since 1963 the Italian family-owned company has focused on creating premier products that bring to life real Italian flavors and tradition. Rosina ensures the success of every one of its customers while delivering Real Italian Goodness. Rosina Food Products can be found in supermarkets, supercenters, wholesale clubs, military commissaries, cafeterias, and restaurants throughout North America, Latin America and around the world. For more information, visit www.rosina.com

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Lighten Your Load with Light Weight Dough Boxes

Denise Greer — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:02:31 +0000

Light Weight Food Handling Solutions

Use Quality Equipment

MFG Tray Has Your Back

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company | TF: 800 458.6050 | www.mfgtray.com | info@mfgtray.com

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RLS Logistics Offers Best in Class Cold Chain Solutions Nationwide

Denise Greer — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:41:21 +0000

Services Include Cold Storage Warehousing, Temp Controlled Transportation, and Frozen Food Order Fulfillment

For over 50 years, customers have trusted RLS Logistics to manage their complicated frozen and refrigerated cold chain solutions, naming us one of America’s top 3PL companies. We are known as The Cold Chain Experts for a reason.

As a family-owned 3PL company, we understand that your company’s logistics needs are as unique as your company itself. With our team of Cold Chain Experts as your partner, we take the time to learn every relevant variable of your food business. Customer experience is of the utmost importance to us.

We offer flexible and custom-tailored cold storage warehousing, transportation, and eCommerce fulfillment solutions, allowing us to be a top cold chain 3PL partner. Our nationwide network of cold storage warehouses provides over 55 million cubic feet of climate controlled storage across the U.S. We understand the importance of protecting our customers’ brands and products while in the cold chain, which is why all of our facilities are BRC-GS Certified.

Through RLS Logistics, customers will access one of the most robust cold chain transportation solutions. We provide managed transportation solutions, freight brokerage nationwide, temp-controlled LTL shipping, retail vendor consolidation programs, and cross-docking.

In addition to cold storage and transportation, RLS Logistics offers frozen direct to consumer fulfillment services. With our frozen fulfillment centers nationwide, RLS can reach 31% of U.S. consumers in one day ground shipping and 98% in two days. We understand that in today’s supply chain industry, technology is critical to our customers’ success. RLS is proud to have one of the most powerful data-driven platforms providing our customers with complete visibility into their cold chain.

Our dedicated team of cold chain experts is ready to meet your needs today, as your fully integrated 3PL partner or as a stand-alone solution. Contact the Cold Chain Experts for a no-obligation quote today at info@rlslogistics.com or 800-579-9900. We look forward to serving your frozen and refrigerated food business.

ABOUT RLS LOGISTICS: Headquartered in Newfield, NJ, RLS Logistics is a family-owned, third-party logistics provider specializing in value-added cold chain solutions, including LTL and FTL transportation, cold storage warehousing, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Founded in 1968, the company has been owned and managed by the Leo family for over 50 years and has grown into a leading integrated cold chain 3PL. For more information, visit www.rlslogistics.com.

Contact Us:

RLS Logistics

info@rlslogistics.com

800-579-9900

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The Neil Jones Food Company

Denise Greer — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:45:44 +0000

Family owned and operated, the Neil Jones Food Company packs only the freshest vine-ripened California tomatoes available. Whether you prefer classic #10 cans, shelf-stable pouches, drums, bins or totes, you will always get the best fresh packed tomato products from Neil Jones Food.

The Neil Jones Food Company

800-291-3862

sales@njfco.com

njfco.com

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Welbilt KitchenConnect Launches the Largest Smart Restaurant Ecosystem for the Foodservice Industry

Denise Greer — Fri, 20 May 2022 17:59:06 +0000

Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading provider of commercial equipment and cloud device management for the foodservice industry, is proud to announce today the launch of the Largest Smart Restaurant Ecosystem. The ecosystem is powered by the biggest digital companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) space that will empower its homegrown cloud platform for connected restaurant equipment, KitchenConnect®.

The foodservice equipment industry is in the midst of the largest digital transformation in history. The decisions made by Welbilt and its partners will have direct impact on ensuring the highest consistency on food quality, improving on sustainability, and securing all their telemetry. Until today, it has been very difficult to find the best suppliers who will be able to provide all the above as well as work together in order to bring the desired outcome into fruition.

The Largest Restaurant Smart Ecosystem consists of the following best-in-class technology companies that will be able to deliver each of the needed digital solutions to the customers at the highest standard:

KitchenConnect – Provides an award-winning device cloud management solution connecting any restaurant equipment to enable reduction of cost, increase of equipment uptime, and enhancement of food quality.

AT&T – Provides a global cellular service, professional service team for restaurant connectivity set up, and one SmartHub edge connecting all equipment in the restaurant to KitchenConnect.

Bruviti – Serves an AI-powered customer-service triage and parts-prediction platform for KitchenConnect that delivers superior aftermarket service.

HCL – Provides best-in-class Digital Transformation expertise in integrating end-to-end technologies including Cloud, IoT, AI, Analytics and Cybersecurity on KitchenConnect.

Microsoft – Provides secure edge infrastructure with Azure Sphere and hosts KitchenConnect on the Azure IoT platform for critical insights into kitchen operations.

Perfect Company – Provides the best-in-class Kitchen Crew Operating System integrated with KitchenConnect to eliminate food waste, decrease training time, and increase food quality and speed of service.

TeamViewer – Provides a cutting-edge solution for remote service and augmented reality for Welbilt and KitchenConnect products.

“Welbilt continues to accelerate our strategy to digitally transform the foodservice industry while answering the call of leading customers’ need for data to improve their businesses. We are on the path to being the one-stop shop for best-in-class smart ecosystem by partnering with companies that will assist in driving the results our customers want and need,” said Keri Llewellyn, Welbilt’s Chief Commercial Officer.

“At Welbilt, we believe in the power of ‘better together’. The Largest Smart Restaurant Ecosystem will provide the biggest combined expertise from the leading-edge digital companies to offer a complete

suite for transforming any restaurant into a smart one and empower our customers in their digital transformation,” said Omar Jacques Omran, Welbilt’s VP Digital Transformation and Managing Director of KitchenConnect.

KitchenConnect will be showcasing the result of the solution developed with the Largest Smart Restaurant Ecosystem companies at the National Restaurant Association show from May 21st to May 24th. To register for a demo, please contact Shawn McElyea, KitchenConnect’s Director of Marketing: Shawn.McElyea@Welbilt.com.

About Welbilt, Inc. Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland™, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,700 employees and generated sales of $1.5 billion in 2021. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

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Sprizza 40 Pizza Spinner

Denise Greer — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:12:11 +0000

Bench model cold system for spinning pizza dough. This machine reproduces the manual dexterity of the pizza-maker as closely as possible by imitating this unequaled delicateness. The original patented micro-rolling system makes the pizza base without heating, simultaneously with the same kind of result as would be obtained by a skillful pizza-maker, without any alteration of the dough.

The UNIVEX STANDARD means you will receive the highest quality product and total customer satisfaction.

Since our founding in 1948, Univex Corporation has grown to become a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of superior quality mixers, slicers, dough processors, ovens and prep equipment for the restaurant, hotel, pizzeria, bakery, catering and institutional industries.

We Love To Explore New Worldwide Destinations.

Today, Univex products are well known for their rugged engineering that keeps them running for decades…competitive pricing, which makes them a remarkably good value…and solid innovation, including critical safety features that have become the industry standard.

Based in Salem, New Hampshire, Univex has sales offices throughout North America as well as a network of over 1,000 dealers who supply Univex equipment to tens of thousands of food service operators worldwide. Let us supply you with the ideal solution for working more efficiently.

Visit us at www.univexcorp.com

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No more screens! LloydPans Quik-Disks Produce Pizzas Pronto

Denise Greer — Thu, 12 May 2022 19:40:02 +0000

Pizza disks ensure maximum crispness, minimum headache

LloydPans offers its customers three separate styles of pizza disks. Replacing screens in large segments of the pizza industry, our three main styles of pizza disks are designed for various styles of ovens and baking styles.

Quik-Disks

Feature a 40% airflow to 60% surface ratio. The Quik-Disk is a superior alternative to thin mesh screens and is the standard for medium crust pizza in conveyor ovens.

Hex Quik-Disks

Designed with a unique hexagon shape perforation pattern with 50% airflow for the thinnest and crispiest pizza crust on the market.

Hearth Bake Disks

Made with an irregular-shaped hole pattern by design; makes it possible for pizzas that are baked in a conveyor oven to emerge with the same type of special golden crust appearance that was once only possible in a hearth bake oven.

Other features of our Disks include:

No pre-seasoning required due to PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE finish
Durable construction stops cyclical replacement issues
Holes are resistant to carbon build up and plugging
Integrated flat rim does not trap food debris
Easy cleanup saves time and labor
NSF approved (QDF40)

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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FOODTEC ANNOUNCES OrderIQ with Pay-at-the-Table EMV-integrated, ordering device drives service efficiency and fights chargebacks

Denise Greer — Fri, 06 May 2022 12:31:22 +0000

FoodTec Solutions, an industry leader in Point-of-Sale platforms for quick serve and pizza restaurants, announces the release of OrderIQ^TMwith Pay at the Table.

OrderIQ^TMis FOODTEC’s proprietary table-side, order-taking device that remotely pushes orders from a hand-held device to the kitchen. OrderIQ^TM has be redesigned to run on a new, easier-to-carry device, but also includes an EMV terminal that can take and process credit cards at the table. The benefits to restaurants management are immediate:

Wait staff efficiency – No need to run back to POS to process payment.
Fight chargebacks with processing by EMV.
Smaller form factor makes it easy to carry, hold and use.
Scan Gift Cards and Coupons at the table
Apple Pay compatible

“Labor challenges has forced today’s restaurants to do more with less,” said Andrew Bounas, FoodTec Solutions CEO. “The public is coming back to dine-in restaurants, but there is less staff to cover the tables. Every minute counts to the guest experience. Pushing orders directly to the kitchen, and then taking payment at the table reduces the number of runs back to the POS. Tableside efficiency means staff is more available to expand orders and turn tables faster.”

“We have listened to FoodTec customers and their staff and designed for a device that fits easily in the hand,” Bounas continues, “We also improved the UI so it’s easier to find items in larger menus. Pilot customers have reported that their mobile-device-savvy restaurant guests have adapted easily to the pay-at-the-table process, much like their European counterparts have done for a number of years.”

OrderIQ^TMwith Pay at the Table is part of the FoodTec Solutions product set that include POS-powered mobile devices for Labor Management, Performance Reporting, Inventory Management and Consumer-facing Ordering and Loyalty. FoodTec’s popular DeliveryIQ^TM App will also now support Pay-at-the Door via an integrated EMV terminal.

About FoodTec Solutions

FoodTec Solutions, Inc., based in Needham, Massachusetts, is the leading and award-winning provider of POS technology and related solutions for the pizza and delivery industry. For thousands of client sites in the US and internationally, FoodTec provides a full-suite of applications for POS, back office, on-line/mobile ordering, and comprehensive corporate office solutions for any size operator including marketing, loss prevention, and centralized database management solutions. Leveraging an array of cloud-based and store resilient technologies, FoodTec’s single platform is extremely robust and economical to operate.

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Deep Dish Pizza Expands Beyond Windy City Roots

s9800073 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:20:29 +0000

LloydPans digs deeper with Chicago Deep Dish Pan

Chicago-style deep dish pizzas are known for their deep, buttery crusts layered with ingredients to create the pizza’s uniquely thick look. LloydPans Deep Dish Pizza Pans come in 1.5” and 2.25” depths, and both come in a variety of diameters. The Chicago-inspired Deep Dish Pizza Pan is the perfect pan to help pizzerias and foodservice operations recreate the popular pizza that Chicago is known for.

However, deep dish’s popularity is spreading beyond the confines of Chicago, and the uniquely thick pizza needed a tried-and-true pan to help pizza makers add this fan favorite to their menus. Thus, LloydPans added the Deep Dish Pizza Pan to its lineup.

LloydPans Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pans come with patented PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE (PSTK) finish. PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE (PSTK) eliminates the need for pre-seasoning, messy oiling of pans and offers an unparalleled durability built for commercial kitchens. The coating also makes the depanning/cleanup process a breeze. And, LloydPans Chicago Deep Dish Pans include additional features:

Can be stacked dozens high, stable for easier carrying
Ideal for proofing dough
Less expensive, since separators are not needed
1.2″ clearance between pans
Round rim for safe handling
Heavy 14-gauge aluminum
Available in PRE SEASONED TUFF-KOTE (PSTK) finish or bare aluminum

LloydPans

800-748-6251

foodservice2@talkingrain.com

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Pizza Chefs Say New Vegan Mozzarella Is Best For Melting

s9800073 — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:35:11 +0000

Vegans and pizza lovers have long searched for a plant-based mozzarella cheese that melts perfectly – until now.

Mooliss is the newest such cheese on the block, and claims to be the best melting vegan cheese on the market.

The evidence comes from pizza restaurants across America which have been using the cheese with astounding results.

So good, in fact, that the New York-based manufacturers have now launched it on retail for everyone to have a taste.

The Mooliss Vegan Mozzarella is smooth and creamy, and perfect for everything from pizza to salads.

It is also free from allergens – that means it is made without dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, soy and gluten.

Mooliss combines traditional cheese-making methods with modern technology to create its plant-based delicacy, that’s kind to your body as well as our planet.

The recipe was formulated by pizza chefs for the food industry, and has been so successful, the handcrafted vegan buffalo cheese has been made available for online ordering and delivery all over the USA.

Pizza restaurants are going all-in on the plant-based revolution, having enjoyed increased sales from offering vegan pizzas.

Dawn Sweeney, National Restaurant Association President, summed up the mood of the industry when she said: “Any restaurant that does not serve plant-based food is burning money. Everyone knows that the vegan chooses where the group eats.”

The Mooliss team also gives restaurants support and training in menu development.

The company claims to be the most advanced manufacturer of plant-based cheese, with its high production facility in New York.

Mooliss Mozzarella is sold shredded, in 5lb bags for food service and 8oz for retail.

For more details, see www.mooliss.com.

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Buddy Valastro “Cake Boss” Transforms Customer Experience At PizzaCake Harrah’s Resort

s9800073 — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:34:29 +0000

(March 31, 2022) – Celebrity baker and television personality Buddy Valastro “Cake Boss” recently opened his PizzaCake flagship store in Caesars Entertainment Harrah’s Resort Las Vegas. Today New York-based digital ordering platform Orda (https://getorda.com) announced its partnership with Buddy to create a customer experience unlike any seen before.

Buddy Valastro wanted every person who visited his stores to feel like they connected with him. Through the partnership with Orda, Buddy launched a full solution digital ordering kiosks and mobile app to personalize every touchpoint in the guest experience.

Branded express ordering kiosks in the store ensure zero wait time while allowing guests to engage with content by Buddy. Customers get recommendations by Buddy in the kiosks. For customers who want to order ahead or get delivery, PizzaCake’s mobile ordering app and web ordering enhances loyalty. The kitchen display system used to manage the kiosk and mobile orders prevents paper waste and gets customers served faster.

Chris Chandler, Head of Operations for Buddy Valastro Restaurants, said, “From a business perspective, the kiosks allow us to do more volume with higher quality service, because people are not required to stand in line to order. Guests walk to the kiosks to place their order and receive their food faster.”

Orda’s Chief Executive Officer, Roy Ganor, had this to say about the partnership: “The more automation the better. Staff also want these changes because it frees them to focus on more engaging work like customer experience. Consumers expect to be able to order in kiosks and mobile apps now. Buddy has brought his magic to Orda’s omnichannel digital solution so customers feel like they are being hosted personally by Buddy.”

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For more information, please visit https://www.getorda.com/blog/posts/buddy-valastro-unusual-pizza-customer-experience.

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SpeedLine Launches SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics

s9800073 — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:12:34 +0000

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has launched SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics.

SpeedLine 8 brings new features and integrations to reporting, online ordering, and more. Some of the most notable features of this release are Cloud Reporting and Analytics, enabling users to see real-time reports of key metrics in their restaurant on any web-enabled device to help make more informed decisions. The integration with DoorDash Drive allows stores to request DoorDash Drive drivers at times of in-house delivery driver shortages.

“In the past two years, with the ongoing pandemic, we have seen much of our world advance digitally, and pizza is no different,” John deWolde, SpeedLine’s President & CEO, says. “Pizza continues to lead the evolution in the digital food ordering world. With SpeedLine 8, store owners can access their hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales, promotions, and delivery performance in simple, easy-to-read dashboards and drill into the underlying data with a single touch anytime, anywhere. Multi-unit owners or franchisors can compare their store’s performance in a single view.

SpeedLine 8 focuses on simplifying processes with new features and upgrades that will save time and create peace of mind for pizzeria staff, management, and owners. Users can look forward to added fields on tickets, additional tip management options, increased coupon functionality, and enhanced reporting features.

“We believe that our company must continue evolving and advancing our products as the industry evolves, providing our customers with the tools for success in their business. We are proud that SpeedLine 8 will save pizzeria owners’ time, helping them see deeper into their business metrics to support their decision making, and helping to increase their profitability,” says John deWolde, SpeedLine’s President & CEO.

Learn more at Cloud Reporting and Analytics.

About SpeedLine

The leading provider of innovative solutions for pizza point of sale, SpeedLine (www.speedlinesolutions.com), provides technology solutions for pizza and delivery, quick service, and multi-concept restaurant chains. SpeedLine POS solutions help restaurants and chains operate more efficiently and profitably.

Contact Information:

Lexie Wynne, Marketing Specialist, SpeedLine Solutions Inc.

lwynne@speedlinesolutions.com or 1-888-400-9185 ext. 3326

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New veg prep machines: an even more perfect cut by Sammic

challan — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:01:37 +0000

Working towards continuous improvement, major changes have been made to the Sammic vegetable cutters. With two product ranges, ACTIVE with fixed speeds which is extremely easy to use, and ULTRA, with variable speed and advanced features offer 1,000 kg production,

New discs and grids: a perfect cut

Firstly, the cutters have been adjusted to the maximum to improve the cut with a renewed design improving #theperfectcut of the current models. These adjustments are especially noticeable in the dice cut. The adjusted machine, together with the new FC discs for slicing and the FMC grids, guarantees a clean-cut, with no waste and no liquid generated.

New removable shredding discs: maximum hygiene

In addition to renewing the machine, exclusive SH shredding discs have been developed, the most hygienic on the market. These discs can be removed without using tools, making them easy to clean in the dishwasher and preventing raw material from accumulating on the nerves.

Force Control & Brushless technology: maximum efficiency

The variable speed cutters have a brushless motor. This engine offers maximum efficiency since it maintains torque throughout the entire speed range. Brushless motors also occupy less space, weigh less, are quieter and, since they don’t require ventilation, the air/water-tightness on the machines is better

The machine is also designed with the exclusive “force control system”: the screen shows the force exerted by the machine at all times, and an acoustic warning can be programmed to a certain force level to optimize the cutting result by only using the correct force on each product. The new Force Control system is the only way to visualize the force operators apply to a food processor. This incredible advancement was made to train operators with ant skill levels in the kitchen. An impossible task without this tool.

Combi models: veg prep and food processor

As in the previous range, the range of cutters is complemented with combined veg prep and food processor models. They all have the benefits of the new adjustments to the machine, new discs, and grids, and, since they are all variable-speed models, they have all the benefits of brushless technology.

They are available with different types of cutter heads; combi models have a 5.5 or 8-liter hopper and advanced functions.

Visit us at www.sammic.us or contact us at usa@sammic.com or call (224) 307-2232

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Detroit-Style Pizza Pans Lead Regional Craze

s9800073 — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:20:33 +0000

Regional-style pizzas spreading like sauce across the country

Regional-style pizzas are booming in popularity, thanks to pizza makers across the country who are perfecting the stylistic approach to each while baking with new twists. Detroit-Style Pizza Pans are LloydPans’ best sellers, leading the way for a number of reasons.

Detroit-style pizza is rectangular, traditionally topped with sauce, then cheese, then toppings. The unique nature of Detroit-style comes in the crust, which is semi-thick (not as thick as deep dish), light and airy. The trademark crunch that shines through in the dough is a consumer fan favorite, no doubt a reason that Detroit-style pizza is a hit from coast to coast.

LloydPans’ Detroit-Style Pan is easy to maintain and the best choice for commercial production. Additionally, LloydPans Detroit-Style Pizza Pans:

Are made with a 76-degree angle, allowing for nesting when empty, saving storage space
Will Never Rust! Heavy-duty anodized aluminum with PRE SEASONED-TUFF KOTE finish
Provide stick-resistance, which is metal utensil safe and long lasting
Have lids available for stacking while proofing, making prep more efficient

L loydPans, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial pizza pans and tools, bakeware, cookware and foodservice equipment, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. In addition to an extensive line of standard products, LloydPans also offers custom solutions for just about anything their customers need. LloydPans’ products are sold online at www.lloydpans.com and through distributors.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.lloydpans.com

sales@lloydpans.com

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Talking Rain Sparkling Ice plus Caffeine

s9800073 — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:31:24 +0000

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine 16oz cans
Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Blue Raspberry
Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Black Raspberry
Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Strawberry Citrus

Company bio:

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine is a fizzy, flavorful sparkling water, without all the calories and 70mg of caffeine. Sparkling Ice +Caffeine flavored sparkling water contains 0g sugar, only 5 calories per bottle, and 0g carbs. Made with better-for-you ingredients, this low-calorie carbonated and caffeinated water is bursting with real fruit flavor, is made with colors from natural sources, and contains vitamins and antioxidants. Sparkling Ice has 17 fizzy, fruity flavors and 6 flavors with a little kick of caffeine!

Contact:

Talking Rain Beverage

Web address: Sparklingice.com

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Compact Active and Ultra cutters: main differences

challan — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:01:33 +0000

The new Compact cutters that have just been launched are available in two versions: Active and Ultra. Let’s take a look at the differences.

Speed range

The main difference between the Active and Ultra lines is the speed range. While the Active model (K-41) has one speed, the Ultra model (KE-4V), just like all other cutters-emulsifiers manufactured by Sammic, has variable speed control.

Variable speed gives the cutter greater versatility, as it can adjust to the product or to the amount of product to be treated.

Furthermore, in the model with variable speed, the machine is equipped with Brushless technology. The main advantage of this technology is that motor torque is maintained throughout the speed range, meaning that a high speed does not affect the machine’s performance.

Ultra line: Advanced timer

Ultra-models are equipped with a timer that can be set for a predefined time, making it possible to see the time remaining at all times. This function is particularly useful for standardizing processes.

Built-in programs and program customization

Thanks to the combination of variable speed and timer, the Ultra model has specific built-in programs for fine or coarse chopping. These programs combine different speeds and times to optimize parameters and obtain uniform and consistent results in each case. In addition to the two built-in programs on the machine, the KE-4V cutter allows the user to create up to 9 custom programs. In this way, by combining different speeds and different times, the user can standardize their recipes to always obtain the same result automatically and without being aware of the machine.

Control panel

The Active cutter boasts a control panel with a simple design, enabling highly intuitive use.

The Ultra model has an advanced control panel that responds to the features offered. The panel is digital, with an LCD color display. Offering highly intuitive use, this panel provides all available information at a single glance. This gives the user maximum control of the process underway. Furthermore, the advanced control panel simplifies the notification of operating errors, facilitating the maintenance and repair of the machine.

Asynchronous motor vs. Brushless technology

The Active cutter is equipped with a high-power ventilated asynchronous motor that offers maximum performance at fixed speeds.

The Ultra cutter has maximum efficiency Brushless technology. This technology is synonymous with optimal performance at any speed. As we mentioned above, brushless motors are highly efficient, making it possible to exert the same force at all speed ranges. They also generate less noise, weigh less, and, given that they do not need ventilation, they improve the water tightness of the machines.

Visit us at www.sammic.us or contact us at usa@sammic.com or call (224) 307-2232

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LloydPans’ Proprietary Finish Bakes Better, Saves Money Offers No Comparison

challan — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:32:51 +0000

LloydPans’ proprietary finish — Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote (PSTK) —is stick-resistant, eliminates the need for seasoning and is metal utensil safe. What more could a pizzeria want in a pizza pan? Just don’t call our unique pan finish a coating. Most pan coatings, as the name implies, are “painted” on the pan and eventually will wear off. LloydPans does things a little differently.

We anodize the aluminum pans that we manufacture and then apply a proprietary finish that actually seeps into their hardened surface and is later baked — not painted — on them. PSTK is a permanent finish that is inseparable from the pan … it won’t peel, bake, flake or scratch off.

LloydPans PSTK finish ensures a return on investment for every pan purchased. The pans do not need to be seasoned prior to first use — in fact, LloydPans recommends against it. And the result? Excellent release along with the elimination of hours of smoky and smelly work, not to mention other related costs including oiling pans and running ovens. LloydPans builds pans that can stand up to the everyday rigors of commercial kitchens, and their lifespan can be measured in years, not bakes.

LloydPans, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial pizza pans and tools, bakeware, cookware and foodservice equipment, is located in Spokane Valley, Washington. In addition to an extensive line of standard products, LloydPans also offers custom solutions for just about anything its customers need. LloydPans’ products are sold online at www.lloydpans.com and through distributors.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Grandma Pizza Pan Popularity Spans Across Regions

challan — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:39:52 +0000

LloydPans’ produces an extensive line of Grandma-Style Pizza Pans that would make Grandma proud

Regional-style pizzas are booming across the United States, and the Grandma-style pizza, which got its start in Long Island-based kitchens, is gaining steam past the Empire State.

Just like Detroit-style pizzas and Sicilian-style pizzas, there’s more to this pizza style than just a name. Grandma pizza is a concept innovated from inside the Italian home, then evolved into a meal meant for staff to share together after a hard day of commercial kitchen work.

Grandma pizzas generally have these attributes:

A thin, soft, crisp crust
A square or rectangular shape
It’s cooked in an olive oil-coated pan and covered in a thin layer of mozzarella cheese and uncooked or canned tomatoes
Sauce may be slathered on first, but can also top the cheese
Dough is stretched and pressed quickly, topped and put directly into the oven

LloydPans has designed Grandma-Style Pizza Pans that would make any matriarch thrilled. Each of our Grandma-Style Pizza Pans features:

One-inch deep with 76 degree angled sides
Highly conductive 14-gauge aluminum
Stick-resistant Pre-Seasoned Tuff Kote (PSTK) finish that is permanent, non-toxic and eliminates the need for pre-seasoning
Nesting capability when empty, maximizing storage space

In addition to the Grandma-Style Pizza Pans, LloydPans also produces Pan Separators for stacking and proofing, making kitchen time more efficient. After all, Grandma doesn’t have time to waste, why should you?

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“Quick fix” bowl clamp to improve the user experience

challan — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:11:24 +0000

The new “quick fix” multi-purpose bowl clamp was designed to facilitate the work of users who work continuously with Sammic blenders. The two main functions of this support are to support the device in the bowls or cooking vessels on the one hand and, on the other, to provide comfortable and balanced handling of the blender.

We present the new “Quick fix” multi-purpose bowl clamp that improves user comfort when working continuously with the Sammic blenders. This support is valid for any blender arm that can be interlocked for continuous work. Thus, it can be used for the XM range from the series 30 and TR/BM from the 350 models.

Although all Sammic blender models have a logical size and weight within their range, they are large machines that can cause discomfort to users who work with them continuously. Therefore, this ergonomic support provides two main functions: to facilitate handling the machine with the hands and to support the device in the bowls.

Support the machine in the bowls
This accessory serves to support the blender in the bowl. Its shape and design have been used in all kinds of bowls or cooking vessels. It also works on the clamp sliding frame. Thus, thanks to this clamp, the blender can work continuously, supported by the bowl with high stability (remember that this accessory must always be used under the supervision of the person handling the machine).
Better handling of the blender
The “quick fix” clamp also functions as a grip. With the clamp mounted on the blender, the user can hold the machine with both hands, with two support points at a fixed distance from each other. In this way, the user shares the machine’s weight, maintains a better balance, and achieves greater control of the blender. This translates into less stress on the user’s arms and body and facilitates the use of strength when required.

Easy to disassemble and wash

In addition to improving the user’s experience and ergonomics, the clamp does not require tools for assembly or disassembly, thus being very easy, rapid, and safe to use. It can also be cleaned under the tap or even in the dishwasher.

Visit us at www.sammic.us or contact us at usa@sammic.com or call (224) 307-2232

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doughXpress NEW Full Color LCD Touch Screen Dough/Pizza Presses

challan — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:37:45 +0000

Our dough/pizza presses now feature new full color LCD touch screen controllers. Easily control the temperature and time with this new digital controller. Individually controlled temperature on dual heat machines. Cycle counter and up to 4 user presets are available. With the all-new LCD touchscreen, it is easier than ever to operate! Check out our website flyer for more information on which models feature this new controller.

Shown is the new DM-18, our manual clamshell dough press. It is an economic manual pizza dough press that is perfect for low to medium production volumes (75-100/hr). It is a fast, safe, simple, mess-free (no flour needed) alternative to hand tossing or sheeting/rolling your pizza dough. An all-new LCD touch screen makes the DM-18 easier than ever to use.

Also shown here is one of our redesigned D-TXE-2-18 commercial dual-heat dough press. We’ve made operation easier by moving all the controls to the front of this redesigned housing. The controller allows for the use of dual heat, upper heat only or no heat, making it the perfect choice for all types of products. This electric model lowers operator fatigue and is simple to use.

doughXpress® is a leading manufacturer of Food Processing Equipment for the food service industry and restaurants. doughXpress® has earned a reputation as a high-quality, top-performing line of dough presses for pizza and tortilla dough production and continue to offer new solutions from dough sheeters, mixers, dough dividers & rounders, toasters, bread slicers, grills, ovens and more! Check out our full line of products on our website and download our product catalog.

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New Pizza Box Drives Far Better Consumer Insights, Sales and Engagement

challan — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:00:25 +0000

Scottsdale Arizona, LeaderLogic’s RealRatings® Division announces the availability of their new Pizza Box Technology, that drives improved consumer engagement and far better consumer insights.

RealRatings www.myrealratings.com is a leader in consumer insights, and has just completed the design of a patent pending technology that helps pizza restaurants drive sustainable growth and profitability. The technology provides a way for the consumer to quickly engage with the product through a fun activity that also provides instantaneous consumer satisfaction insights. These insights provide an opportunity for pizza restaurants to get instantly notified if a customer posts a negative review through the engagement tool. This allows a store manager to intervene prior to a customer posting negative ratings on social channels including Google, yelp and other influential social communities. This is important as slight reductions in social ratings can cost a pizza restaurant hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual revenue. The technology also provides a means of engagement that can be used for consumer coupon incentives to drives repeat sales.

The straightforward design is a standard pizza box with a circle or other suitable shape that allows the consumer to draw their experience with the food and/or the service on the top of the box. Then they simply take a picture of the box and submit it for the opportunity to receive coupons or other incentives. The pending patenting technology, also calls for the use of box designs for drawing contests, crowdsourcing activities and a wide range of consumer insights and engagement tools. The technology can also be used on chicken buckets, and other food packaging in order to glean far better consumer insights and engagement.

LeaderLogic, LLC is now in the process of seeking a licensing arrangement with an exclusive licensee.

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Varimixer Increases Warranty to Four Years

challan — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:59:32 +0000

Varimixer is excited to announce a four-year warranty on all bench and floor mixers. The warranty is standard on all applicable mixers purchased after January 1, 2022.

Varimixer is a more than 100-year-old mixer company with a well-established reputation for excellence in Europe. Providing 2 to 4 times the industry standard warranty coverage in North America allows us to share the confidence we have in our product with our new and existing customers. This warranty covers Kodiak, V-Series and Ergo mixers only, which includes all mixers from 10 to 150 quarts. “The quality, durability and reliability of the Varimixer brand sets a standard in mixer warranties. Customers can enjoy peace of mind on their Varimixer purchases for four years.” commented Todd Clem, Vice President of Sales.

Varimixer and Varimixer USA are divisions of The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry. The Varimixer brand is a leading provider of commercial mixers for over 105 years, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. For more information on Varimixer USA, visit the company’s website at www.varimixerusa.com.

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Stronger, smarter, better! – The new VITO VL frying oil filter

challan — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:56:30 +0000

VITO AG, the German market leader for filtration systems announced the launch of a new product to fulfill the rising need for high-quality and easy to use filtration systems for deep fryers: The VITO VL oil filter system.

The frying oil filter is simply placed inside your deep fryer and filters your frying oil at service temperature. Oil savings of up to 50%, an increased oil quality and reduced workload around the fryers while being one of the safest options are the result.

Being the most powerful in-tank filtration system VITO ever built, the VL filters over 26 gallon of oil per minute while pressing the used oil through a pure cellulose filter paper for an optimal microfiltration which results in a perfectly clean frying medium.

The new VITO VL is significantly stronger than is predecessors and was enhanced with a lot of important design features to improve the well-known user friendliness and optimize the filtration process. VITO has always been very versatile, making it possible to get a great filtration no matter what fryers are used, or the kitchen is set up. By adding a new technology to the new VITO VL this versatility has even increased!

Featuring the innovative technology VITOconnect you are now able to connect the filtration system to your local Wi-Fi, bringing your kitchen into a new era without the need of changing your entire fryer setup. The filtration system will send usage data into a web-based cloud where the kitchen operator can remotely access detailed information about usage, generate reports, set email notifications and alerts to stay on top of the frying oil management. Even oil quality measurements can be added manually to store this data and get a long-term overview about oil quality changes. “Our VITOconnect feature targets all kitchen operators who want to become more sustainable and future oriented by adding smart technology equipment to their operation. Our cloud-based program will be free of charge, making seamless documentation and following standard operation procedures when it comes to your frying oil care as easy as never before” so Andreas Schmidt, CEO, VITO AG.

The made in Germany oil filter will be available in the USA starting in January 2022 and has already won one of the most prestigious awards in Europe: The 2021 Smart Label Innovation award which recognizes the most intelligent solutions to improve the professional hospitality sector with focus on quality, technology, and research to shape the trends of the future.

Get more information through VITO AG’s USA subsidiary VITO Fryfilter, Inc. I www.vitofryfilter.com I +1-847-859-0398

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Saputo Dairy USA Launches Vitalite Dairy-Free Mozzarella Style Shreds, a New Vegan-Certified Plant-Based Cheese for Foodservice Operators

challan — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:45:52 +0000

Lincolnshire (Jan. 19, 2022) — Saputo Dairy USA (SDUSA), one of the largest manufacturers of cheese and dairy products in the United States, has introduced Vitalite™ dairy-free mozzarella-style shreds for foodservice operators across the United States. A new vegan-certified, dairy-free, cheese alternative, Vitalite™ products offer great taste, texture and melting performance, making them perfect for vegan pizza, pasta, tacos, salads and sandwiches. The launch of the Vitalite™ brand into the U.S. follows the success the brand has enjoyed in the dairy-free category in the United Kingdom since 2003.

“Demand for plant-based foods continues to grow, especially among Gen X, millennials and Gen Z consumers. With almost 50% of the U.S. population claiming to be following a Flexitarian approach to eating, incorporating plant-based offerings on menus is a must,” said David Cherrie, SDUSA Vice President, Marketing and Innovation. (Mintel, 2020)

A social listening study conducted by Saputo in October 2020 indicated that pizza is the most missed food application for consumers that cannot eat dairy cheese, and consumers felt that current vegan cheese offerings don’t deliver on the key attributes they are looking for on a pizza.

Plant-based cheese is becoming mainstream. According to Technomic, 22% of Italian and pizza restaurants in the U.S. now include a plant-based cheese offering on their menu, and research conducted by Grand View Research forecasts that the vegan cheese segment will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12% through 2027.

“We’re excited to introduce Vitalite™ products to chefs and help make it easier for them to bring their creations to life while delivering the delicious taste, creamy texture and visual appeal customers have been looking for in a plant-based cheese,” says Chef Nikki Trzeciak, SDUSA Sr. Manager, Research and Development.

Product is available in a convenient 3 x 4.4-pound bag and delivers excellent performance on pizza and when topped with fresh veggies or plant-based meat substitutes, and it’s ideal for other vegan menu items.

Vitalite™ products can now be purchased through major foodservice distributors across the U.S. For more information on the Vitalite™ brand, visit www.saputousafoodservice.com.

About Saputo Dairy USA

Saputo Dairy USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top ten dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the Company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo Dairy USA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Additionally, Saputo produces, markets and distributes in the USA, and on the international market, dairy ingredients. Products are sold under a variety of the Company’s brand names, as well as under customer brand names.

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McCook Cold Storage

challan — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:45:36 +0000

McCook Cold Storage is family owned and operated since 2006. We are a food grade storage warehouse in the Chicagoland area providing multiple temperature zones such as freezer (0F) and cooler (35F). We also offer an odor controlled cooler (35F) for pesky, smelly items other cold storages won’t touch. This cooler is protected by a divider so the odor cannot affect the rest of the warehouse.

We are SQF Level 2 certified, clean, modern, and up to date with our equipment and technology. We offer many services including floor loading and unloading, cross docking, custom traceability, EDI, and bar code tracking. We have a secure online portal where you can find many reports including inventory, shipping, and activity data. This portal also allows you to place your release orders online.

Our warehouse is centrally located just outside Chicago, IL. We are near all major highways and easily accessible. We offer ample truck parking, but pride ourselves on our quick, efficient turn times. With an appointment, a truck can be in and out of here within 2 hours!

Our set up procedure is quick and hassle free. Call us for a free quote!

McCook Cold Storage 708-387-2585 8801 W. 50^th St. McCook, IL 60525 www.mccookcold.com

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Get A Slice of This, Gluten-Free Pizza Lovers

challan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:51:54 +0000

Take your menu to new heights with Ardent Mills® Gluten-Free Pizza Flour

Great-tasting, gluten-free pizza is no longer just a pie in the sky. With our new Gluten-Free Pizza Flour, you can share delicious pies with the audience craving a gluten-free option.

Our pizza flour is non-GMO, certified gluten-free and kosher and available in resealable bags in sizes of 5-lbs. and 25-lbs. With its consistent performance, texture and taste, it’s perfect for a wide range of pizza styles, crusts and flatbreads.

At Ardent Mills, we’re the experts on pizza. To meet the continuously evolving challenges of foodservice, we provide you the resources you need.

We’re more than an industry-leading source of trusted flour brands and mixes — we’re an unparalleled, comprehensive supplier partner with devoted, technical expertise, R&D innovation and short- and long-term pricing options to meet your specific business needs. Whether you’re an independent or a chain restaurant, we can tailor solutions for your operation.

Service, it’s ingrained in us. Reach out today, and let’s talk about you.

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About Ardent Mills

As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers and communities thrive. We operate in more than 40 locations specializing in wheat flour, quinoa, pulses and organic and gluten-free products, as well as emerging nutrition in plant-based ingredients. Our holistic portfolio empowers us to meet the complex needs of customers today, while focusing on the growing needs of tomorrow’s consumer. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, we operate in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with company headquarters in Denver, Colorado. We employ more than 100 certified millers and support thousands of local jobs—helping our people, our customers and families everywhere flourish.

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New Ambient Cooling Conveyor for Cracker Systems Increases Efficiency, Reduces Footprint

challan — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:03:41 +0000

New conveyor design is more efficient to operate, easier to clean and maintain.

ROBESONIA, Pa., December 10, 2021 – Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading global manufacturer of snack production systems, introduced a new ambient cooling conveyor that efficiently cools crackers before entering packaging in a more‐compact footprint.

Prior to entering packaging, crackers must be cooled down to a specific temperature. If the crackers are not cooled to the correct temperature, condensation can occur in the sealed package, which compromises snack product texture and shelf life. Final product moisture and temperature control is critical to success.

“The new Thomas L. Green Ambient Cooling Conveyor design is a win‐win for cracker manufacturers, as it is more efficient to operate and easier to clean and maintain. It also reduces energy consumption, energy waste and employee safety hazards.” said Cameron Johnston, director, engineering RBS.

The new cooling tunnel system is modular, allowing customers to add multiple sections to suit their plant or process needs. Each module is equipped with upper and lower fans, each with individual speed controls. Operators can control the amount of air blown across the top and bottom of the crackers via touchscreen control screens that makes changes quick and simple.

Additionally, maintenance has been streamlined and made safer. Air filtration cartridges can be handled without ladders and can be changed or cleaned without the use of tools. Air handling blowers can be accessed at ground levels, again not requiring ladders.

To learn more about the new ambient cooling conveyor for crackers, please visit www.readingbakery.com, call +01 610.678.5890 or connect with RBS via social media.

Reading Bakery Systems is a world‐leading manufacturer of innovative baking and process systems for the global snack food industry. Reading Bakery Systems provides processing solutions capable of producing a wide range of snack products, continuous mixing solutions for the food industry and oven profiling and consulting services. Company brands include Thomas L. Green, Reading Pretzel, Exact Mixing and Reading Thermal. Reading Bakery Systems is a Markel Food Group Company. For more information concerning equipment and services provided by Reading Bakery Systems, visit www.readingbakery.com.

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Get Creative with Grilled Turkey this Thanksgiving

Scott Wiener — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:46:00 +0000

Backyard grill offers a variety of ways to cook your meal’s centerpiece

CRITTENDEN, KY — How many ways can you cook a turkey?

The traditional headliner for the Thanksgiving fest is typically tossed in the oven, basted every now and then, and finally pulled out to serve. It’s a fairly standard practice, but you have other options. Choosing to use your backyard grill to cook the quintessential bird adds new flavours to poultry — and frees up space in your kitchen for other dishes.

It also allows you to add some creativity to shake up that traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with a variety of ways to cook the turkey.

Andrea Alden, food stylist and writer with Napoleon, suggests trying one of these methods for this fall’s feast.

Roasted — If you are nervous about trying to cook your turkey on the grill, start here. This is essentially using your grill like your oven — no need for any fancy techniques or out-of-the-ordinary prep. Place a drip pan under the cooking grids and use indirect heat (turn on the burners where the drip pan isn’t) to preheat the grill to about 325°F. Place the seasoned and stuffed bird over the drip pan and cook, checking every 20 minutes or so to baste with melted butter. It should cook for about 20 minutes per pound, or until the thigh measures about 165°F. Then remove from heat, and let it rest under some foil for about 20 minutes before starting to carve it.
Rotisserie — Putting the turkey on a spit and slow roasting it makes for a beautifully juicy and evenly cooked bird with skin that is crisp and meat that is tender. For a homemade “butterball” turkey, Andrea suggests injecting the meat with a butter-honey mixture before cooking. Using a drip pan under the bird also gives you a great base for a wonderful gravy. For Andrea’s go-to rotisserie turkey recipe, check here.
Spatchcocked — A bit of an advanced technique, but spatchcocking your turkey will greatly cut down on the time it needs to cook, resulting in meat that is juicy and tender with perfectly seasoned skin that is crispy and delicious. To spatchcock your bird, you cut out the spine before cooking, and flatten, before placing it on your grill. Click here for a spatchcock turkey recipe with an incredible garlic cheddar sourdough stuffing.
Charcoal — Experiment with new flavours with a turkey cooked over charcoal. Cooking over charcoal gives you the opportunity to add a smokey flavour to the meal by adding wood chunks to the coals — try a sweet wood like apple, maple or cherry. Check here for a full recipe.

The barbecue is also a great spot to cook some of the sides and fixings that go with the turkey dinner. Experiment with plank-smoked mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables or get innovative with a grilled Caesar salad. For dessert, plank smoked apple crisp is very seasonal, or try a barbecued dessert pizza or homemade donuts.

For more information, please visit www.napoleon.com. Follow Napoleon on Twitter @NapoleonProduct and Like it Facebook.

About the Napoleon Group of Companies:

It all began in 1976 when a small steel fabrication business launched by Wolfgang Schroeter started manufacturing steel railings in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. At that time, no one could imagine the incredible future that lay ahead for Wolf Steel Ltd. and eventually Napoleon^®Fireplaces and Napoleon^® Gourmet Grills.

Since the first wood stove rolled off the production line more than 40 years ago, WolfSteel’s commitment was to be distinctive and successful in everything they do. Napoleon’s commitment to producing quality products combined with honest, reliable service has proven to be successful framework to ensuring the continued rapid growth of the company. Napoleon^® is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company and now operates with 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing space and employs more than 1,400 associates.

Napoleon^® is North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and a complete line of Heating & Cooling equipment. Napoleon has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies, an annual distinction sponsored by CIBC World Markets, Deloitte, The National Post, Queen’s School of Business and CEO Forum.

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Centerline by Hobart Edge Series Slicer Offering Features New Models

Scott Wiener — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:51:00 +0000

Medium duty Centerline by Hobart slicer with 10in cutting knife.

TROY, Ohio (November 2, 2021) — Hobart, the premium commercial food equipment manufacturer known for designing and building some of the most reliable, must-have equipment in the industry, has announced the availability of two new slicers: Centerline by Hobart Edge10 (10-inch knife) and Edge14 (14-inch knife). The two slicers add to the company’s current offering of Edge slicers featuring 12- and 13-inch knives.

The Centerline by Hobart Edge slicers are part of a line of simple food prep equipment for kitchens seeking quality and reliability at an affordable price. They are ideal for operations that don’t need advanced technology features or those without high-volume production and continuous-run time requirements.

“This slicer offering builds on our commitment of providing kitchens with quality, reliable slicing solutions,” said Carolyn Bilger, marketing director, Hobart Food Equipment Group. “They include features that make them easy to use and that provide operator assurance.”

Both the Edge10 and 14 slicers feature a chrome-plated carbon steel knife that stays sharp to support dependable slicing performance and extend knife life. A top-mounted ceramic stone sharpener allows the operator to hone in 15 seconds for a consistently sharp knife edge, and it is removable and submersible for simple cleaning and sanitation.

A removable carriage, meat grip and product deflector allow operators to take the parts to a sink for easier cleaning and sanitation. The Edge10 and 14 slicers both feature a one-piece anodized aluminum base with fewer crevices where bacteria could grow. The carriage and knife cover are also anodized aluminum for maximum sanitation and minimal cleanup time.

To provide operator assurance, the Centerline by Hobart Edge10 and 14 slicers have a permanently mounted ring guard that protects the knife during operation and cleaning. The Edge14 slicer also has a no-volt release — in the event of power loss, the operator must restart the slicer before being able to operate it again.

Both slicers feature a 45-degree product table that requires less mechanical pressure from the operator during use, plus a Poly-V belt drive system that extends the belt life and produces optimal slicing results. This belt system also features fewer parts, making it more economical and faster to service and repair.

The Edge10 slicer has a 1/3 hp motor and the Edge14 slicer features a 1/2 hp motor.

For more information, visit the Centerline by Hobart Edge Series Slicer product page.

About Hobart

At Hobart, an ITW Food Equipment Group LLC brand, it is our mission to provide premium food preparation equipment that foodservice and food retail professionals can trust to work hard and deliver quality, consistent results day in and day out, empowering them to focus on what they love most — creating great food for great people. From one plate to one thousand, Hobart helps you satisfy every appetite. Whether you need to mix, chop, grind or peel, our legendary equipment is the perfect partner. Backed by our nationwide network of 1,500 factory-trained service technicians, we’re always nearby to install, maintain and service your equipment. Hobart is part of ITW Food Equipment Group LLC (a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc.) and is proud to be an ENERGYSTAR® Partner of the Year since 2008. Explore Hobart by visiting Hobartcorp.com, by connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/hobartcorp or by contacting your local Hobart representative at 888-4HOBART.

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Nothing can top Galbani Premio Mozzarella

Scott Wiener — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:31:00 +0000

Trust Galbani Premio Mozzarella to help you bring out the best in your signature pizzas and Italian dishes. This top-of-the-line Mozzarella, created by Italy’s #1 cheese brand, offers the authentic flavor, premium quality, and exceptional value that today’s pizzerias and restaurants demand. Galbani cheesemakers know what goes into creating an exceptional cheese. That’s why Galbani Premio Mozzarella is made in the USA with high-quality ingredients including rBST-free* milk from local, family-owned and operated farms. You can taste the fresh, milky flavor in every bite—and so will your customers.

Count on Galbani Premio Mozzarella to work hard for your business with a variety of features and benefits that are second-to-none:

Higher butterfat for rich flavor
Browns well without burning
Even melt and excellent yield
Great color, stretch & performance
Blends available for your flavor profile needs

Galbani Premio Mozzarella is available in loaves, shreds, diced, and blends, so you can find the format that’s right for you. And only Galbani Premio Mozzarella offers the proprietary Tigrato® Cut Shreds—an innovation that’s truly a cut above:

Shorter and wider to provide better coverage
Even melt makes a better-looking pie
Spreads easier, top more pies with less cheese
Reheats well for takeout and delivery

We think Galbani Premio Mozzarella is the best Mozzarella in the business. But you don’t have to take our word for it. See for yourself why some of the best pizzaioli and restaurateurs in the country are making the switch to Galbani Premio Mozzarella.

“It performs unbelievably. The creaminess! It has a beautiful look to it. And people just absolutely love it.”

Chef Billy Manzo, Federal Hill Pizza

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“When evaluating a cheese, you need flavor, texture, and appearance. And Galbani is by far the champion in those categories.”

John Arena & Chris Decker, Metro Pizza

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“When we serve it, it stays on the pie. It has a beautiful stretch when you lift it off. We’re very proud of the cheese we are using.”

Jacque & John Farrell, Farrelli’s Pizza

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Founded in 1882 by Egidio Galbani, Galbani cheesemakers have been using Old World techniques to turn the finest ingredients into Italy’s most beloved cheese. Today, the Galbani Professionale brand offers operators and chefs a complete portfolio of restaurant-quality imported cheeses as well as many legendary varieties made in the USA. Galbani is proud to be the #1 cheese brand in Italy and a leader of the Italian cheese category worldwide.

To learn more about Galbani Premio Mozzarella or the full line of Galbani cheeses, visit GalbaniPro.com or call 1-877-LACTALIS.

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*No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from cows treated with artificial growth hormones and those not treated with growth hormones.

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Fuegorita Turns Up The Heat With Crushed Red Pepper Alternative

Scott Wiener — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:08:00 +0000

Fuegorita is turning the pizza world upside down with a proprietary blend of the world’s hottest dried crushed chile peppers. Give your customers the option to raise the heat level of the pizzas you create and add a unique flavor profile that will have them eating and drinking more and coming back time and again.

Carmen Zermeño created the recipe while experimenting with blends from the peppers grown by generations of her family in Mexico. When friends wanted to know her secret, she bottled small portions to send home with them and give as gifts. Demand soon grew so great that she co-founded Pepper Bandits, LLC and moved to a professional kitchen where she enlisted the help of family members to produce what many now refer to as “the hotter, better crushed red pepper.” Through word of mouth and gifts sent abroad, already people across the U.S. are enjoying this reinvention of the mundane crushed red pepper they’ve come to anticipate when they order pizza. Now they’re asking for it by name in local pizzerias and momentum is building to introduce it more broadly to the pizza industry.

If you serve pasta and sandwiches, even better. Try the fiery flakes on everything from calzones to lasagna, meatball sandwiches to manicotti. Fuegorita lovers say the products are good on everything they eat. One brews it into her morning coffee, another sprinkles it on his green beans. Cooks say Fuegorita Fine has become their favorite seasoning after salt and pepper. They enhance their soups, rubs and batters with its smoky red-pepper flavor and put it on the table so guests can decide for themselves which blend they prefer.

Fuegorita Fire Salt adds zest to a bag of buttered popcorn, makes fresh fruit a whole new experience and adds a layer of zing to the rim of a margarita or bloody Mary. Hard-core heat-seekers love Fuegorita Diablo.

And why not? Hot peppers are as healthy as they are tasty. The capsaicin that gives them their zip helps speed up metabolism, fend off high blood pressure and diabetes, and may even boost the fight against cancer.

Now you can turn up the heat for your customers and fire up your profits too. Pizza Today readers get 20% off your first order when you use promo code “pizzatoday” at www.fuegorita.com or contact info@fuegorita.com for special wholesale pricing.

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Hormel Foodservice, maker of the FONTANINI Brand, Introduce New Chicken and Beef Meatballs to Foodservice Operators.

Scott Wiener — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:57:00 +0000

The FONTANINI® Brand, a leading brand of authentic Italian meats, has launched its all-new Chicken and Beef Meatball. Customers know the FONTANINI® Brand means excellent Italian meatballs. Now, operators can attract more of them with this halal-certified meatball.

Authentically crafted with a signature blend of Italian spices and select cuts of chicken and beef, the Chicken and Beef Meatball is now available for foodservice operators looking to offer a new meatball variety on their menu without compromising on flavor and quality.

Available in a 2 oz. size, the FONTANINI® Chicken and Beef Meatball can be used wherever you currently menu meatballs Pasta, pizza or even garlic knot sliders.

If you are an industry professional interested in menuing FONTANINI® Chicken and Beef Meatballs, request a sample today: https://go.hormelfoodservice.com/fontanini-chicken-beef-meatball. Follow us on Instagram @fontaninibrand for more product updates.

Interested in more products from the FONTANINI® Brand? We offer a variety of meatballs, pizza toppings, including pepperoni and Italian sausage, breakfast sausage and more. Reach out today to learn more about our entire portfolio: https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/fontanini/

ABOUT THE FONTANINI® BRAND The FONTANINI® Brand was acquired by Hormel Foods in 2017 with a product portfolio that specializes in offering authentic Italian flavor with recipes that have remained untouched for generations. FONTANINI® Products are made with the most premium ingredients including select cuts of meats and a blend of Italian seasonings that offer consistent flavor across the entire product portfolio. For more information about the FONTANINI® Brand, visit https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/fontanini/.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

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The Makers of HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS Brand Launch Plant-Based Pepperoni Style Topping

Scott Wiener — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:09:00 +0000

AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 04, 2021 — For any pizzeria or restaurateur looking to add plant-based pizazz to their pizzas, Hormel Foods, the makers of America’s No. 1 selling pepperoni*, are introducing Happy Little Plants® pepperoni style topping. Everyone should be able to enjoy the experience of pepperoni pizza. Our plant-based pepperoni-style topping will impress both plant-lovers and pork enthusiasts.

“Our team worked closely with pizzerias, chefs, foodservice operators and pizza experts to develop a plant-based pepperoni style topping that cooks and tastes exactly like traditional pepperoni,” said Anthony Panichelli, foodservice pizza toppings brand manager at Hormel Foods. “Chefs and restaurateurs are very aware of today’s dynamic food landscape and consumers’ desire to add more plant-based foods to their diets. The new Happy Little Plants® brand pepperoni style topping was developed with foodservice operators to ensure pizzeria-level taste, convenience and quality, so much so, that many people may have a hard time tasting the difference between Happy Little Plants® brand pepperoni style topping and traditional pepperoni.”

Over the coming weeks and months, the new Happy Little Plants® brand pepperoni style topping will be hitting pizzeria menus across the country.

For more information on the Happy Little Plants® brand, please visit https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/happy-little-plants/, www.instagram.com/happylittleplantsbrand, or www.happylittleplants.com.

*based on latest 52-week IRI data

ABOUT THE HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® BRAND The Happy Little Plants® brand was introduced by Hormel Foods in 2019 and celebrates the power of plant protein while offering a great tasting solution for people looking to add more plant-based food into their diet. The Happy Little Plants® brand proudly supports the efforts of the National Young Farmers Coalition to help the next generation of farmers reshaping the country’s agriculture systems. For more information about the Happy Little Plants® brand, please visit www.happylittleplants.com.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.

“The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

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Say Pleese for NYC’s Most Innovative Plant-based Pizza Cheese

Scott Wiener — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

New York, NY – It’s National Pizza Month and a vegan family from Harlem in New York City has changed the game with Pleese^®, their unique allergen-friendly plant-based pizza cheese. Developed specifically to meet the perfect trifecta of taste, texture and melt, Pleese^®is carefully crafted using traditional methods without any dairy from bean and potato proteins.

“We’ve been New Yorkers longer than we’ve been vegan,” Kobi Regev, co-founder and CEO of Pleese Foods explains. “When we changed our diet for health reasons in 2014, the biggest pain point we had was life without decent pizza. The tastier dairy free cheese options on the market were either made from nuts or soy, and the more widespread versions would never be approved by New Yorkers. We set out to create an authentic tasting plant based cheese that would be so good that no one could tell the difference, and we’ve been blown away by people’s responses.”

Free of dairy, soy, nuts, gluten and GMOs, Pleese^® has been tested and approved by the harshest food critics on the planet: kids from New York City.

“As a teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the number of my students that have issues with digesting dairy and soy,” co-founder Abev Regev continued. “It was very important for me that we created an allergy-friendly product that would be safe for my students to enjoy in school and that it be so good that kids would prefer it to dairy.”

Pleese^® is currently available in a handful of restaurants in New York City, including Vito’s Slice and Ices, Tavola, Tavolino’s Hell Kitchen, Rocco’s Pizza and Stella’s Pizza. Checker’s Pizza in Connecticut is their first official expansion outside of the city.

“Our first goal was to meet the scrutiny of the most honest and cynical pizza consumer on the planet,” Regev elaborated. “Now that we’ve got NYC’s approval, we’re ready to expand across the country and around the globe.”

To learn more about Pleese^® Foods, visit www.saypleese.com and follow @pleesecheese on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

VeganPopEats Review of Pleese Cheese at Tavolino’s

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LloydPans Launches New Bar Pizza Shovel

Scott Wiener — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:32:00 +0000

New pizza pan perfect tool for making popular bar- or tavern-style pizzas

Is it a pizza pan or a peel board? It’s both! LloydPans new Bar Pizza Shovel is the perfect pan to make authentic bar-style pizza. The innovative new pan allows pizza makers to start a pizza in a pan and then finish it on an oven’s deck.

By starting a pizza in a pan, pizzerias and foodservice operations gain convenience and speed. Countless pizzas can be prepped at one time, and baked as orders come in. After a quick bake in the pan, the pizzas can be quickly depanned right on the surface of the oven to give the crust the perfect finish.

Each Bar Pizza Shovel is made in the USA and features the following:

Heavy 14-gauge aluminum construction
Our proprietary PSTK® finish that requires no seasoning
Metal-utensil safe coating

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Rich’s Pizza Portfolio: Our Crust, Your Canvas

Scott Wiener — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:11:00 +0000

Explore the most diverse and flexible frozen pizza dough, crust and flatbread portfolio in the market.

Today, your consumers have elevated expectations for their pizza. At the same time, a tight labor market is increasing costs while the labor pool continues to shrink — creating challenges in attracting, training andretaining staff. This makes anyone-can-do-it, versatile products even more valuable.

Feeling stretched? At Rich’s, we’ve got your back — and your back-of-house. We’re invested in your long-term success, helping you win today — and plan for tomorrow. For over 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to bringing you innovative solutions that deliciously balance the demands of your consumers with the needs of your operation.

Our pizza portfolio is designed to help you navigate a complex, creative world with culinary solutions built around your needs, while bringing you the latest trends to stay ahead of your competitors. As trends have evolved and expanded, so has our portfolio. Our commitment is reflected in our investments, acquisitions, quality and safety.

Find your pie.

At Rich’s, we leave no operator behind. That’s why we’ve developed such a diverse line of pizza

dough and crust formulations. No matter who you are or how your operation works, Rich’s has a pizza for everyone.

Dough Balls – Offering our most authentic pizza making experience, Dough Balls arrive pre-portioned and ready to thaw, proof, stretch, top and bake into gourmet pies.
Proof-and-Bake Sheeted Pizza Dough – Our edge-to-edge Proof and Bake Dough is the industry standard for fresh baked pizza without any scaling, dividing, rounding or stretching required.
Ready-To-Stretch Sheeted Pizza Dough – With Ready-To-Stretch, we’ve done the proofing for you! Take your dough out of the cooler, stretch it to your signature shape, and top and bake.
Fresh ‘n Ready Oven Rising Sheeted Pizza Dough – Fresh ’n Ready Dough is ready on demand without the multi-step process or waste of traditional dough, and works for menu options beyond pizza.
Parbaked Pizza Crusts – Perfect for busy kitchens serving delicious pizza on a flavorful crust even without the expertise or time to manage dough. Simply top, bake and serve.
Fully Topped Crusts – The distinctive artisan crust is the perfect base to give your consumers exactly what they want, while providing you convenience and ease.
Plant-Based Pizza – Our plant-powered crusts, doughs and flatbreads take nature’s most delicious ingredients to the next level for pizzas and flatbreads that are fresher — yet more indulgent — than ever.
Retail-Ready Crusts – Our retail-ready pizza crusts provide the perfect base for creativity — including options for shoppers looking for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, Keto-friendly and plant-based options.

With Rich’s, you don’t need to be a pizza expert. That’s us. Let’s discover your edge, together. Explore our complete dough, crust and flatbread offerings at richsusa.com/products/pizza/, or contact Rich’s at (800) 356-7094 or helpline@rich.com.

About Rich Products

Rich’s is a family-owned food company operated around a belief that inspiration can transform a business. With us as your partner, you’re adding 75 years of experience and expertise to your kitchen. From foodservice and retail to in-store bakery, deli and prepared foods, among others, we have you covered with thousands of easy-handling, versatile and delicious products you can use to satisfy any consumer demand. Beyond our portfolio, our collective hearts and minds, global insight and culinary problem solving power is focused on providing you with real solutions — for right now, for what’s next and for what’s ahead. Learn more at richs.com.

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Demand for Efficient Order Handoff Inspires OrderHQ Lockers

Scott Wiener — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:54:00 +0000

Smart solution powered by advanced software platform reduces dwell times and provides enterprise data visibility

MASON, OH (September 1, 2021) — Apex Order Pickup Solutions, a leading global provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for use in foodservice, retail and b-to-b ecommerce, and Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT), a leading global provider of commercial foodservice equipment, today announce the launch of OrderHQ, a smart locker series that integrates with existing point of sale and other back-of-house management systems to make it easier for restaurants to offer quick and convenient order pickup experiences.

The 3rd generation of smart lockers designed by Apex, the OrderHQ Series will be manufactured by Welbilt’s Merco® brand in the United States and sold under both the Apex and Merco brands.

Contactless pickup in seconds

The OrderHQ Series automates the last inch of the digital journey, providing customers and delivery service providers with a secure, quick, and easy way to pick up their order and be on their way. Order-ready notifications are sent at the optimal time to minimize wait time and include a unique pickup code to authenticate at the locker. The compartments also feature indicator lights to help guide customers to find their order for pickup. The entire pickup process lasts less than 10 seconds.

Enhanced data visibility

Powered by ApexIQ software, the OrderHQ locker solution provides restaurant operators data insights to enhance the customer experience and improve efficiency for off-premises orders. Using enhanced sensing technology combined with integration to front and back of house systems, operators will know the time it took to prepare and load the order, as well as the dwell time of the order in the pickup locker. This helps operators minimize dwell time and maintain food quality while gaining valuable insights into their operations.

Increasing labor efficiency

The OrderHQ Series offers both Flow-Thru and Front-Load options. The lockers come in floor and countertop models to optimize usage within a variety of restaurant footprints. The system is also easily scalable by adding lockers as needed. Branding options are available to allow operators to design the lockers as an extension of their brand experience. Employees can now focus almost exclusively on making and loading orders: the order load is frictionless, while the order hand-off is automated. This significantly reduces the amount of labor required to manage off-premises orders.

“With OrderHQ, restaurant and foodservice operators have a secure and contactless way to streamline order fulfillment and pickup,” said Apex Order Pickup Solutions Chief Executive Officer Mike Wills. “This next-generation design incorporates features to further streamline the operational experience and make it easier for their team members to load orders into the locker and move on to the next customer.”

Commenting of the joint launch of the OrderHQ Series, Nick Patterson, Vice President and Managing Director at Merco, said: “Restaurants and foodservice operators have increasingly turned to Apex to help them successfully offer contactless order pickup options during the pandemic and provide expert guidance in making this process as efficient as possible. The launch of the OrderHQ Series brings together two leaders in the foodservice industry and expands the solutions Merco can offer restaurant operators around the world.”

The new OrderHQ Series will be on display during The Show Beyond The Show live broadcast from Welbilt Headquarters on Thursday, September 2 and at FSTec in Dallas, TX at Apex Order Pickup Solutions Booth 602.

About Apex Order Pickup Solutions

Apex is a leading global provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for use in foodservice, retail and b-to-b ecommerce. The Apex Heated Pickup Station was a recipient of the 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association. Apex contactless order pickup solutions are in use in over 5,000 locations globally. Apex is headquartered in Mason, Ohio. For more information, visit www.apexorderpickup.com.

About Welbilt, Inc.

Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of awardwinning product brands includes Cleveland, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloudbased digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,600 employees and generated sales of $1.2 billion in 2020. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

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NEW from Lincoln: The Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger Conveyor Oven

Scott Wiener — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:50:00 +0000

New Port Richey, FL August 16, 2021 – Lincoln, a leading Welbilt brand of commercial cooking equipment, launches its new high performance midsize conveyor oven: The Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger. This unique product is brimming with features designed to maximise efficiency without ever compromising on the quality Lincoln is renowned for.

The Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger is Lincoln’s fastest cooking oven, thanks to its dual blower motors and higher output elements, which help to reduce cook times by up to 20% versus traditional impingement ovens.

Independent top and bottom air control means it is easy to set air flow, eliminating the need for different finger configurations to optimize cook performance.

Safety is key with this product. The front location of easy-to-use, intuitive touch controls means there is no need to reach across a hot conveyor to re-program a recipe.

And say goodbye to the frustrations of cleaning hard-to-reach areas – the Lincoln 2424 Aperion Impinger® has an exclusive hinged, removable front door, making it easy to remove the conveyor and standardized, 2 piece finger components.

The 2 year parts and labor warranty backed by 40 years of Lincoln reliability allows you the peace of mind to focus on what matters in your business.

In addition, the 24″ x 24″ cooking area means a high capacity in a compact footprint. Not only that, but this oven is electric and ventless, as built-in catalysts allow for ventless, single oven operation.

The Lincoln Aperion will debut at the International Pizza Expo Show on August 17-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Welbilt booth #947. For more information about Lincoln and its product range, please visit www.lincolnfp.com.

About Welbilt, Inc.

Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,600 employees and generated sales of $1.2 billion in 2020. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

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Take control of food cost with Delfield Smart Make Table

Scott Wiener — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:44:00 +0000

REDUCED FOOD WASTE with Delfield’s Smart Make Table Scale, powered by ProMeasure software

INCREASE PROFITABILITY through reduced food waste with Delfield’s Smart Make Table Scale, powered by the ProMeasure Portioning software

IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION while reducing food cost by increasing consistency and quality across menu items

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCURACY with patented real-time visual and audio feedback that allows kitchen crews to properly prepare items with minimal training

FULLY INTEGRATED SOLUTION requires zero screen touches and can keep up with the fastest crew members

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Restaurant Self-Service Order & Payments

Scott Wiener — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:46:00 +0000

Short Staffed? Microworks POS Kiosks and QR Code Ordering.

When customer demand is on the rise save time and help staff meet demand with kiosk ordering stations and QR code menu ordering.

Self Service products are in high demand. Designed to address short-staffed restaurants and peak ordering shifts, Kiosk Ordering Stations and QR Ordering and Payments give customers new ways to order and pay.

Save Time and Skip the Line

Instead of waiting in line for counter service, customers can order directly via the Kiosk stations loaded with the restaurant’s unique WebOrder menu, which allows customers to order and pay directly on the screen.

Kiosk Stations provide:

Reduced labor costs
Improved customer experience
Added payment options
Easy loyalty program registration

Reduce Wait Time at the Tables

QR Ordering provides customers with a way to place orders and pay via their mobile devices simply by scanning a QR Code. Restaurants provide the code and instructions printed on a receipt or can design table tents.

Guests can simply scan, order, and pay without waiting for staff, especially during understaffed and peak meal times.

Easily meet order demands during a labor shortage
Supplement staff via self-ordering automation
Reduce order wait times
Increase table turnover rate
Integrates with WebOrder and Prism POS
Tightly integrates with WebOrder and Prism POS
Order via mobile device anywhere with a QR Code
Secure, contactless payments when guests are ready to pay
Capture emails for marketing database with opt-in/out

Current WebOrder customers can quickly leverage their existing menu, pricing, and mobile user interface for both Kiosk and QR Ordering.

If you are not yet online with WebOrder, learn more and Demo now.

Customers love self-service options and the ability to order quickly and receive their orders faster. And with the increase in table turnover rates and reduced waiting time, restaurants can increase the number of customers they can serve, regardless of staff levels. Customers can order and pay right away or leave the check open until they are ready to close out their order and pay.

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Globe Releases New Line of Vacuum Packaging Machines

Scott Wiener — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:41:00 +0000

Globe Food Equipment Company is excited to announce a new line of vacuum packaging machines. This addition to Globe’s food prep category includes 3 models with standard and advanced features. Globe Vacuum Packaging Machines preserve sealed food 3 to 5 times longer than traditional storage methods, improve food prep processes and help reduce waste.

The three models offer 10-inch or 16-inch removable seal bars and 6 m³/hr or 20 m³/hr moisture resistant pumps. All models offer stainless steel construction and domed lids for added durability, as well as curved inner tanks for easy cleaning.

The Globe Vacuum Packaging Machines comes standard with 2 fill plates and are backed by a 1-year parts and labor warranty.

Headquartered in Dayton, Globe is a leading provider of food preparation and cooking equipment for the foodservice industry. Globe, a privately-held business, offers the industry’s most complete line of mixers and slicers, along with meat choppers, weighing systems, and gas and electric cooking equipment. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.globefoodequip.com.

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Service and Manage Online Orders from all Platforms in One Hub with Orders.co

Scott Wiener — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:05:00 +0000

At Orders.co we believe that restaurants should have every tool at their disposal to thrive in a growing Online Ordering Market. With a wide variety of consumer options, it’s imperative that they not only have access to all platforms but maintain the ability to choose between them.

The food delivery marketplace has become hyper-competitive, which is why in our ongoing commitment to be a trusted technology partner for small and medium-sized restaurants across the country, orders.co continues to research and integrate more third-party technologies into its software, giving our partners more flexibility and potential reach.

Delivery apps might have started as an added benefit for restaurants; as a way of offering more value to customers, but today, it’s a necessity. Managing multiple ordering platforms simultaneously is a hassle in and of itself, but especially now with the growth of Ghost and Virtual Kitchens, the challenge is daunting.

Thus, Orders.co has developed an online ordering integration suite, allowing restaurants to service and manage all online orders no matter where they’re coming from in one place. Along with a new Multi-Brand Integration feature, perfect for Ghost & Virtual Kitchens. Now our restaurant partners can pari & manage all their brands from one account without the hassle of jumping between different websites and tablets.

Through the creation of our “Master Menu Management,” restaurants can forward their entire menu to delivery apps across multiple brands, create a commission free Ordering Website, access Social Media Ordering, and view expanded daily batch reports like Top Selling Items! We have also introduced a Printer-Sync feature, allowing the pairing of multiple ticket printers to one account that can be designated for specific bands & ticket types.

Seamless integration and partnerships with companies like Uber Eats, Postmates, GrubHub, DoorDash, and more; we can ensure a streamlined user experience. Allowing our restaurant partners to build a loyal customer base while expanding their revenue.

About Orders.co

Orders.co is a growing innovator in the restaurant technology service industry. Orders.co helps restaurants improve efficiency and expand their online ordering revenue by amassing orders from all major providers into a single all-in-one device, enabling the editing of menus with a full Menu Management suite, along with the creation of an ordering website in minutes. Orders.co partners with restaurants of all sizes to improve ease of use, accessibility, and customer reach in online ordering markets. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

To learn more about orders.co third-party integrations, get a 30-day free trial, or to request a demo of the orders.co software and hardware, visit our website at orders.co, call (855) 500-1070 or email us at help@orders.co

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Versatile, sustainable, delicious: see what Premium Domestic Calamari can do.

Scott Wiener — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:07:00 +0000

Fried calamari is America’s favorite appetizer and there’s a lot more that Premium Domestic Calamari can do for you.

Caught in the cold, deep waters of the north Atlantic Ocean, The Town Dock’s Premium Domestic Calamari is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable Northern Shortfin Squid. Premium Domestic Calamari is a product of the USA and wild-caught by our dedicated partner fleet here in Rhode Island.

The Town Dock offers Premium Domestic Calamari at a very competitive price. Plus, we’re foodservice veterans who can help you use calamari to bolster your margins and offer creative, delicious dishes that will keep your customers coming back for more.

Shortfin is a slightly larger, meatier squid that offers great plate coverage for fried rings, and a savory flavor that lends itself to a variety of other applications: pizza toppings, pasta, ceviche, salads, wraps, and more. Ask us for the recipes, cooking tips, and ideas we can help!

Looking for something different? The Town Dock is proud to offer a variety of squid species from around the globe. In addition to our frozen domestic and imported product line-up, we also offer calamari steaks and calamari strips and a ready-to-use calamari product.

For more than 40 years, The Town Dock has focused on offering both the highest quality wild-caught calamari and the very best service. A market leader in foodservice calamari with a growing retail presence, we are a vertically integrated and family-owned seafood company located on the water in Point Judith, Rhode Island.

We partner with a dedicated fleet of fishing vessels, local fishermen, and global suppliers, and provide the calamari expertise that guides our customers in making the best decisions for their unique businesses. Our customers include independent and national-chain restaurants, caterers, supermarket chains, food box delivery services, wholesale fish markets, broadline distributors, and retailers.

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Flippin’ Good Dough Boards, Boxes & Trays

Scott Wiener — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:04:00 +0000

MFG Tray dough boxes offer optimal dough protection. They readily integrate into small and large production pizza and baking operations for improved product handling and storage. The secure and tight stacking capability protects and extends product life. MFG Tray’s composite construction ensures years of dependable service.

MFG Tray dough boxes are offered in three depths, 3?, 4.5? and 6? in two standard colors (white and gray) although custom colors are available. Optional dollies are available for ease of transport throughout the operation and snap-on lids for added product protection during proofing or storage, making them perfect for catering and other mobile applications. We always suggest the use of plastic utensils to protect your investment.

MFG Tray dough boxes may be used intermittently in temperatures ranging from -60° to 250° F (-51° to 121° C). MFG Tray dough boxes safely handle items to be refrigerated or frozen; they perform exceptionally well in flash freezing applications. The composite construction ensures dimensional stability without warping or sagging, regardless of changes in temperature or humidity. They may be cleaned in commercial, high-temperature and chemical dishwashers or steam cleaned. The smooth, nonporous surface of composite products resists odors, stains and mildew and is not harmed by detergents

MFG Tray dough trays & boxes are NSF Listed.

MFG Tray’s broad line of products accommodates all aspects of food handling ranging from preparation, storage and merchandising and includes proofing boards and boxes, pan extenders, prep and storage containers, dough trays and boxes, and display, serving, and cafeteria trays.

Molded Fiber Glass Tray, MFG Tray, is a leading manufacturer of high-strength, glass-reinforced composite containers, trays, boxes, flats, and totes for material handling in the metalworking, plastics, and electronics assembly industries, as well as in food service, confectionery, and pharmaceutical processing. The company continually develops customized solutions for specific material-handling challenges and applications. Customers are encouraged to contact MFG Tray to discuss any unique handling and design requirements.

MFG Tray products bring an array of performance differentials to material handling applications, including high strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, temperature stability, and dimensional stability with high load-bearing capacities. MFG Tray products combine outstanding performance features with long service life to ensure exceptional value.

MFG Tray is a division of Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG), a world leader in reinforced polyester composites.

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Sell more pizza with an optimized website from Super Easy Digital

Scott Wiener — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:37:00 +0000

Wondering how to grow your customer base? Get Super Easy’s new optimized website for pizzerias!

Your potential customers are searching online for their neighborhood pizza spot. They won’t dig for information. Menus, ordering, reservations – it all needs to be right there when they’re looking! And it’s got to load fast so you can get people in the door.

Many restaurants are making these mistakes on their website that are costing them business:

Loading your menu as an image? Google can’t search an image so you won’t appear in results as often. Plus, your customers probably can’t read it on their mobile phones. It should be entered as dynamic text.
Complicated online ordering? Customers won’t suffer through a bad experience if it’s their first time trying your pizza. Don’t make them log in or click through screens to place an order.
Buried location and contact info? Both customers and Google won’t go digging! You want to appear in search and you want it to be clear to the human eye what number to call and what address to go to.

Make your pizzeria the one people find and go to! Get online optimized with Super Easy. Super Easy is built on top of Squarespace. Super Easy pizza websites work with ChowNow, OpenTable, Postmates/Uber Eats, Grubhub, Toast, Slice and more! It takes mere minutes to integrate most existing online ordering systems.

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Get Super Easy’s optimized website. Plug in your business info and you’re ready to launch. Simply upload your logo, your menu and location and go live today!

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Want to do it yourself but could use a little guidance? My help desk is here to make sure you are more effective and efficient. Get two calls a month and unlimited email support from me directly. I can help with your existing website, your online ordering service, your social media strategy and more!

Timeline

Super Easy’s readymade pizzeria website can go live in an hour! Your pizza shop, restaurant or cafe can be online and optimized today! For a limited time, I’m offering free extra email support to make sure you’re happy with your site.

Learn more

Join me for a FREE demo. We can talk about your goals and how Super Easy can help you sell more and grow your pizzeria online: supereasydigital.com/demo

Online: supereasydigital.com/pizza-websites

Call: 310-870-1978

Email: lex@supereasydigital.com

About Super Easy Digital

Super Easy Digital is owned and operated in Los Angeles by Lex Roman. I’m a one person shop here to support small business owners like you! I’ve been a web and app designer for 10 years, specializing in helping companies grow. I’m a hands on and friendly business owner and I’m here to help you make your pizza shop websites because honestly, I really love pizza.

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Wood Stone Launches New Fire Deck Automatic 9660 Oven

Scott Wiener — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:42:00 +0000

New oven includes smart controls and improved heat management with an updated burner design.

Bellingham, WA, July 1, 2021 – Wood Stone Corporation, a leading manufacturer of stone hearth and specialty commercial cooking equipment, has officially launched the Fire Deck Automatic 9660 stone hearth oven, complete with updated smart controls, improved heat management, and a new burner design.

The user-friendly, high-production FA 9660 oven with full-featured touchscreen and smart controls delivers the firepower and throughput that Fast Casual Pizza operators need to produce more consistent, quality pizzas per hour while requiring less training for their labor force. The new burner design prevents debris from entering the burner well and the patented Debris Mantle is designed for easy crumb and debris collection. This combination creates a debris management system that virtually eliminates downtime and service calls!

“We designed the new Fire Deck Automatic 9660 with our Fast Casual Pizza customers in mind. The combination of smart controls and a new burner design provides a tangible ROI for our customers that want to simplify operations and reduce service costs,” says Michael Quinn, VP of Global Sales.

Dean Tryon, Product Manager adds, “By automating the heat management in our FA 9660 we have greatly simplified the training required to master our Fire Deck oven.”

With a Wood Stone Fire Deck Automatic 9660, you get high-production, consistency, and quality made easier!

For more information, visit https://woodstone-corp.com/products/fire-deck-automatic-9660/ or call +1 360 650 1111

About Wood Stone Corporation

Wood Stone Corporation, based in Bellingham Washington, has been manufacturing premium stone hearth and specialty commercial cooking equipment for the foodservice industry since 1990. Wood Stone equipment is featured in more than 18,000 installations in over 80 countries worldwide. An employee-owned company since 2015.

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Orders.co: Service and Manage Online Orders from all Platforms in One Hub

Denise Greer — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:38:00 +0000

Delivery apps might have started as an added benefit for restaurants; as a way of offering more value to customers, but today, it’s a necessity.

To truly stay ahead of the curve, restaurants should maximize their online potential. The threat of the coronavirus will eventually be removed. Many people may still remain overly cautious and hesitant to return to normal habits like dining out after lockdown.

For this reason, many people will likely stick to online ordering and delivery options as a way to feel safe when they want to enjoy their favorite foods. Thanks to technology, you can still connect with new and old customers alike. However, things can get a little tricky and complicated.

We’ve all heard horror stories about different delivery services and managing those tickets.

With Orders.co, an online ordering integration suite, restaurants can service and manage all online orders no matter where they’re coming from in one place.

Through the creation of our “Master Menu Management,” restaurants can forward their entire menu to delivery apps, create a commission free Ordering Website, access Social Media Ordering, and daily batch reports! With seamless integration and partnerships with companies like Uber Eats, Postmates, GrubHub, DoorDash, and more, we can ensure a streamlined user experience. Allowing our restaurant partners to build a loyal customer base while expanding their revenue.

About Orders.co

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Hand applying toppings? Let Quantum Technical Services automate this labor intensive task for you.

Scott Wiener — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0000

We Can Top That with our TC-5 Waterfall Topping Applicator.

One of the most innovative machines in its class, Quantum’s TC-5 Waterfall Topping Applicator features a cantilevered design, crank handle rake height adjustment, heavy duty locking swivel casters, and color touch screen controls that holds 20 recipes! As part of a full, single lane topping line, Quantum Technical Services’ TC-5 is capable of applying cheese, IQF vegetables, sausage crumbles and other toppings to your product at rates of up to 80 feet per minute. Available in two sizes, up to 18″ and up to 24″ usable belt widths. Need something larger, Quantum has that too! The optional Reclaim System is ideal for minimizing waste, improving the bottom line.

Quantum Technical Services’ equipment is designed and engineered so that no tools are required for assembly/disassembly, minimal downtime is needed for sanitation. In under two minutes, the TC-5 can be disassembled and ready to clean. Automating your topping line can noticeably increase efficiency, improve appearance, and decrease labor and waste costs. A regular preventative maintenance program will help ensure that your investment achieves the returns you expect.

Quantum Technical Services offers in-house testing at no charge to you. Simply send your product to our in house testing department to ensure your topping is compatible with our applicator.

Quantum Technical Services manufactures high speed, automated target sauce applicators, waterfall and target topping applicators, granular applicators, and slicer-applicators. Primarily used in the pizza, ready meal, and bakery industries, our topping equipment can be used to apply sauce, cheese, IQF ingredients, streusel, crumb, dry ingredients, and many other ingredients. Quantum has supplied production equipment to small wholesalers and the largest producers in the market since 1991. We offer standard production systems and have an excellent engineering team capable of custom designing equipment for any production requirements.

Please visit https://www.q-t-s.com/ for more information or call us at (815)464-1540.

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Takeable, Bakeable, Bamboo Pizza Pans by Ultra Green Sustainable Packaging

Scott Wiener — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000

The world’s only take ‘n bake bamboo pizza pan from Ultra Green Sustainable Packaging is oven safe up to 425°F allowing customers to enjoy perfect pizzas in an oven-to-table pan. The patented Crispy Crust technology keeps pizza fresher, longer and gives a more even bake.

TreeSaver Pizza Pans are made of 100% bamboo plant fiber and tree free. Ultra Green’s sustainable pizza pans are compostable, biodegradable, microwaveable, oil-resistant, gluten-free and freezer safe. The clear PET lids are made from recycled water and soda bottles and 100% recyclable.

Save space and labor with Ultra Green pizza pans. No more folding boxes or taking up limited space with our pans!

Turn up the heat on your competition by featuring your high quality pizza products in Ultra Green’s sustainable, high-performing pizza pans. Great for delivery, take out, delis and even as serving trays. Available in low profile and deep dish with clear recyclable lids. Sizes: 8″, 10″, 12″ 16″.

Order up! Ultra Green has a full line of sustainable, high performing take out packaging including plates, bowls, trays, clamshells and lids for all of your restaurant needs. Great for soups, salads, wings, sushi and more. Call us today for a free sample.

Ultra Green Sustainable Packaging is a certified Woman Owned Business (WBE) based in Minnesota. Products are made in the USA.

(763) 746-3345

kdavidson@UltraGreenhome.com

www.UltraGreenpackaging.com

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Quantum Technical Services’ QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator

Scott Wiener — Thu, 20 May 2021 17:07:00 +0000

Manually applying sauce to your product? Let Quantum Technical Services’ QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator do the job. We Can Top That!

Target sauce applicators like our QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator can evenly apply sauce to your product while maintaining a sauce free border. As part of a full topping line, Quantum Technical Services’ QTMC5 Target Sauce Applicator can produce up to eighty 12″ pizzas per minute. As pizza crusts travel down a conveyor and pass into position under the applicating head, sauce is accurately deposited onto the crust in an even coating. Quantum’s QTMC5 optional Hopper Level Control System ensures constant supply of sauce, avoiding downtime for manual refilling.

Quantum Technical Services offers in-house testing of your product(s). This is highly recommended to determine if your product is compatible with our sauce applicators. Not all sauces are created equal, some have large particulates that may clog the sauce pattern plate holes. Some sauces are thicker than others and may have different characteristics. Once we have tested your product, we can design a custom sauce pattern plate or nozzles to use for a consistent deposit.

Quantum’s equipment is engineered and designed so that minimal time is needed for sanitation and no tools are required for disassembly/assembly. A regular preventative maintenance program will help keep your machine in working order for years to come.

Automating your topping line can greatly increase efficiency, improve appearance and help decrease labor and waste costs.

Please visit https://www.q-t-s.com/ for more information or call us at (815)464-1540.

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Reach New Movers in Your Neighborhood FIRST with ZaHub!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 19 May 2021 17:59:00 +0000

New people are moving to your area, and they’re looking for a go-to pizzeria. Make sure you’re reaching them BEFORE the other pizza shops in town with ZaHub’s easy-to-use platform that allows you to create, send and track new-age direct mail with proven ROI.

ZaHub’s campaigns are executed and optimized by experienced marketing professionals who are dedicated to your success. We charge a flat fee of only $.99 per postcard, making our prices truly unmatchable and fully transparent. But that’s not all. To make your marketing experience even easier, our platform is 100% self-serve and requires ZERO design or marketing experience, meaning you can launch a campaign in minutes without the expense or hassle of an agency. Check it out for yourself!

Need some help along the way? Don’t worry, our ZaBlog highlights key tips and tricks for maximizing your marketing campaign and includes everything from QR code best practices to strategies for attracting and engaging new movers. Additionally, you can check out our social platforms for an array of tutorial videos! Find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Ready to get started, or just looking to learn more? Visit www.ZaHub.com or call us at 610-553-3461 to discover just how easy, effective, and affordable our solution can be. It truly is Pizza Marketing, Made Simple.

New customer? Enter Code PizzaToday25 at checkout for 25% off your first order.

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Grubtools Offers Free Custom-Branded App and Commission-Free Online Ordering for Pizzerias

Scott Wiener — Wed, 19 May 2021 12:32:00 +0000

Are you tired of paying up to 30% commission on your third-party online orders? Are you paying a flat fee per order or perhaps even a monthly subscription fee to offer online ordering to your customers?

Meet Grubtools, a leading online food ordering platform designed to give your pizzeria a competitive edge with tools to make your business grow. Grubtools offers a free online ordering platform and custom branded app, providing commission-free pick-up and delivery orders in one platform. Grubtools gives you complete control of your menu, access to your customer data, daily batching and deposits into your bank account, access to a reliable delivery network of drivers, and in-house customer support.

Grubtools gives your customers the ability to order directly from your website, social media profiles, business profiles like Yelp and TripAdvisor, or your own branded app rather than being routed to a third-party site that lists you among your competitors (and takes a commission on all of your orders).

You’ll be able to keep up with the competition with a free custom-built iPhone and Android restaurant app that’s branded to your pizzeria. Grubtool’s mobile apps showcase your logo and food, creating the ultimate brand experience and boosting repeat orders by up to 300%.

Sixty-three percent of consumers have at least one ordering app on their phones. Keep your competitive edge and let Grubtools build your own branded app for free! There are no set-up fees, monthly subscription costs, long-term contracts, commissions, or per-order “flat fee costs.” You work hard for your profits. Grubtools thinks you should keep them!

Most commission-based third-party online ordering companies often charge restaurants a 15% to 30% commission per order while subscription-based services can generally cost anywhere from $50 to $199 a month! Unfortunately, these pricing models dramatically eat into your profit margins, and restaurants have never been under more pressure than they are today, given the difficult reopening environment and staffing challenges. If you are having trouble staffing your pizzeria, integrated online ordering can free up much needed resources, so your staff is not taking the majority of pickup and delivery orders over the phone or at your front counter. They’re freed up to help customers who are dining in, increasing your income and overall customer satisfaction.

Grubtools can have you up and running and accepting commission-free pickup and delivery orders in just a few days. Learn how Grubtools has helped other pizzerias like yours at grubtools.com or call (855) 998-6657.

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Deep Dish Pans

Scott Wiener — Mon, 17 May 2021 16:56:00 +0000

Is deep dish pizza poised to be the comfort food of 2021? LloydPans thinks so and has your deep dish pan needs covered.

What’s more comforting than a thick, butter crust, mounds of cheese and scoops of pizza sauce? Deep Dish pizza is expected to be trending in 2021 as consumers turn to comfort foods and favorites of the past to provide stability and familiarity. Make sure your deep dish pizza pan needs are covered with LloydPans’ complete line of deep dish pans, including:

Deep Dish Stacking Pans: Straight sided pans eliminate the need for lids when your pans are full of proofing dough.
Deep Dish Nesting Pans: Angled sided pans offer easy depanning and nest for storage. Lids are needed for proofing in pans.
Perforated Deep Dish Pizza Pans: The unique center perforationsprovide benefits to both thick crust pizzas and deep dish pizzas that have a thicker layer of toppings. With pizza crust recipes that have seasoned oils under the dough, the raised perforations help by stopping them from leaking out during the bake.

All of LloydPans’ deep dish pizza pans come in a variety of sizes, have a round rim for safe handling and are constructed with heavy 14-gauge aluminum. They also feature our Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote® finish that eliminates the need for messy oiling.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.ferrerofoodservice.com

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Create a flavor your customers will never forget with Grande Fior•di•Latte

Scott Wiener — Tue, 11 May 2021 18:44:00 +0000

Did you know that 53% of consumers believe a fresh, creamy flavor is the most important attribute of a high quality fresh mozzarella?¹

Grande Fior•di•Latte, “flower of the milk” is a Fresh Mozzarella unlike any other in the marketplace, and it will create an unforgettable experience that will bring your customers back, again and again. Now, what makes Grande Fior•di•Latte so special? It’s really pretty simple it’s about the flavor! It starts with fresh, quality milk. At Grande, we and our producer dairies take pride in having some of the highest quality milk, along with traditional cheese-making principles. It matters, especially for a fresh cheese like Fior•di•Latte. Our passion is to showcase the flavor and beauty of our fresh milk, accented nicely with light cultured dairy flavors developed through our traditional cheese making. Grande Fior•di•Latte is clean, light, fresh, and milky, with a little culture to balance and a touch of sea salt to finish. Simple and delightful!

Available in five sizes, you can make Grande Fior•di•Latte perfect in any application from antipasto to ziti.

Ciliegine “Little Cherries”, 1/3 oz. ball, ideal for serving whole on antipasto platters, as appetizers or on top of salads
Bocconcini “Little Mouthfuls”, 1 ½ oz. ball, great for halving and quickly melting on traditional dishes such as crostini or bruschetta
Ovoline “Egg-like Ovals”, 4 oz. ball, perfect for slicing on classic Caprese salads or sandwiches
Rodondino_® “Round and Plump”, 10 oz. ball, ideal for quantity chopping, dicing and slicing for pastas or salads
Cepponelli_® “Logs”, 11.43oz Log, makes slicing simple while creating greater coverage, better eye appeal and less waste

Looking for ways to create excitement for Fresh Mozzarella in your restaurant? Visit our website for recipe ideas or try some of these:

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators as the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the taste and consistency of our products and it’s what keeps your customers coming back. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. This ensures that you get consistency of flavor, yield and melt day in, day out. You never have to worry about the performance of the cheese so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence

To see why it’s a flavor your customer will never forget, call 800.847.2633 or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹Datassential Consumer Omnibus Study, March 2021

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The RediHEAT Heated 10 Pie Delivery Bag Delivers Every Time!

Scott Wiener — Mon, 10 May 2021 19:56:00 +0000

The Heated 10 Pie Delivery Bag Designed to fit ten 16″ Pizzas

The RediHEAT Heated 10 Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands. Measuring 17.25″ x 17.25″ x 22″ this large pizza delivery bag will hold TEN 16-inch pizzas and comes with two heaters, two cords, and an internal wire rack with one shelf in the middle. 5 pies on top, 5 pies on the bottom. All of RediHEAT’s heaters are A/C and designed to be conveniently plugged into a wall outlet prior to delivery. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The cords plug into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. The heaters always stays in the bag and the combination of the heaters and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

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PDQ Delivery Toolkit

Scott Wiener — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:47:00 +0000

Essential Resources to Enhance Your Delivery Operations

What is the PDQ DELIVERY TOOLKIT?

The PDQ Delivery Toolkit is a feature-rich, easy-to-use mobile application that has been proven to enhance delivery services, lower costs and ensure the integrity of your drivers.

PDQ Delivery Toolkit contains a host of essential elements, all of which seamlessly work together to lower your bottom-line costs for delivery services, enrich the customer experience and provide detailed metrics to assess driver performance. There’s something for everyone in the PDQ Delivery Toolkit, including drivers, customers and store owners/operators:

DRIVERS

Driver Mapping
Driver Order Reminders
Driver Receipt/Tip Reconciliation

CUSTOMERS

Real-Time Customer Notifications via Mobile Messaging

OWNERS/OPERATORS

Driver Tracking Map, with Real-Time and Historical Views
Back-End Reporting

What value does the PDQ DELIVERY TOOLKIT have?

Reduces Delivery Costs

Whether mapping out the fastest route, enhancing your driver dispatch/routing abilities, ensuring accurate orders via “item reminders,” or adding a convenience fee to help offset third-party fees/surcharges, the PDQ Delivery Toolkit lowers the overall cost of your delivery business.

Enhances Customer Satisfaction

In food delivery it’s all about fast and fresh! With the PDQ Delivery Toolkit, your customers will get up-to-date notifications, (order is on-the-way; driver will be there in “x” amount of time; order has been left at the door for contactless service), prompt delivery and accurate orders.

And if you add our natively integrated PDQ Rewards, your customers will keep coming back and ordering more!

Assesses Driver Performance

With detailed driver metrics to easily assess driver performance, you’ll know exactly what your drivers are doing from the time they are dispatched to when they return to the store.

Naturally, the PDQ Delivery Toolkit is natively integrated with the PDQ POS system and the PDQ custom Online Ordering platform for seamless service and measurable value.

Learn more:

Online: PDQdt.com or PDQpos.com (and PDQoo.com for custom online ordering)
Call: 877-968-6430
Email: Sales@PDQpos.com

About Us

For over 34 years, Signature Systems, Inc. has been a leading technology solutions innovator. Its signature product—the multi-award winning PDQ POS—is the only top rated, all-concept restaurant point of sale system that was designed from the ground up for pizzerias. Touted by thousands of customers in thousands of locations as the ‘fastest POS’ and the “easiest POS to learn, use and manage,” PDQ POS is backed by an industry-leading warranty and an acclaimed 24x7x365 in-house domestic team of experts.

Leveraging seamless integration to top-tier 3rd party platforms and native integration to a suite of PDQ solutions, including PDQ Online Ordering, PDQ Rewards, PDQ Delivery Toolkit, and PDQ Enterprise reporting, our highly scalable platform is designed for both single store independents & multi-unit franchises/chains.

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LloydPans Adds Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pan to Lineup

Scott Wiener — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:40:00 +0000

Spokane Valley, Washington — LloydPans is digging deeper, possibly as deep as we can go, and we’ve added a new pan to our lineup that showcases one of the most popular pizzas in the nation: the Chicago deep dish.

Introducing the Chicago Deep Dish Pan, which is the perfect pan to help pizzerias and foodservice operations recreate the popular pizza that Chicago is known for. It’s so popular, in fact, that it’s branching out to the entire country.

Living true to their name, Chicago-style pizzas are known for their deep, buttery crusts layered with ingredients to create the pizza’s uniquely thick look. Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pans come in 1.5″ and 2.25″ depths, and both come in a variety of diameters.

Additionally, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pans come with LloydPans patented pre-seasoned Tuff-Kote (PSTK®) finish. PSTK® eliminates the need for pre-seasoning, messy oiling of pans and offers an unparalleled durability built for commercial kitchens. The coating also makes the depanning/cleanup process a breeze.

“We’re excited to bring the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Pan to the LloydPans family,” Traci Rennaker, LloydPans’ president and CEO, says. “The deep dish pizza may be a Chicago institution, but it’s garnering more interest throughout the country, so the timing couldn’t be better to add it to the lineup. It’s already one of the most popular regional styles of pizza in the nation, and we’re excited to see its continued growth. “

LloydPans Chicago Deep Dish Pans include the following features:

Can be stacked dozens high
Stacks are stable for easier carrying
Ideal for proofing dough
Less expensive, since separators are not needed
1.2″ clearance between pans
Round rim for safe handling
Heavy 14-gauge aluminum
Choose PSTK finish or bare aluminum

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18 x 26 x 1 Bakery Sheet Pan

Scott Wiener — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:28:00 +0000

The newest addition to the DoughMate® line of Dough Handling and Bakery Products!

Manufactured in the USA to our proven standard of excellence. This new 18″ x 26 x 1″ Sheet Tray is designed and built with diversity in mind. The tray is perfect for proofing dough in racks found in most restaurants. It also makes the perfect display tray for baked goods including Doughnuts, Cookies, Cakes, Breads and more!

The use of high quality high impact copolymer polypropylene materials, along with superior engineering, results in products that will provide years of service.

All DoughMate® products are produced from FDA compliant materials and BPA free. They are chemically resistant and easy to clean with unsurpassed durability.

Color—White (custom colors available on request)

Packed 6 per carton

In stock ready to ship.

Made in the USA!

www.doughmate.com

908-276-8484

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Thunderbird high speed dough rounder with NSF approval

Scott Wiener — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:55:00 +0000

Thunderbird Food Machinery Inc .introduce NSF approval high speed dough rounder model #TDR-1380(RT), it can round the dough balls size range from 1 Oz to 32 Oz. It is a very efficient machine for bakeries, pizzerias to save a lots of labor cost.

For more information, please contact Thunderbird at tbfm@tbfm.com or phone; 1-214-331-3000, 1-866-7-MIXERS or visit the website: www.thunderbirdfm.com

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HungerRush Launches its AI-Driven Text to Order Solution for Restaurant Chains

Scott Wiener — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:28:00 +0000

HOUSTON, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HungerRush®, an industry-leading restaurant management system provider, announced today the launch of its AI-driven text to order solution to help restaurant chains drive growth. HungerRush TextAI is the newest addition to the company’s focus on providing an integrated, multi-channel digital ordering solution that offers consumers the option to place orders on their channel of preference.

The technological innovation of HungerRush text to order resides in its conversational AI which accurately interprets orders placed using the SMS function of a mobile device. The combination of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with real-time quality control delivers a fast, convenient, and accurate customer ordering experience. Unlike traditional phone or other employee-assist formats, text to order virtually eliminates order errors and poor guest experiences due to long wait times and/or transcription errors of the order taker.

HungerRush TextAI comes with a built-in direct response marketing channel that allows brands to send promotions and reminders to their loyal customers on an opt-in basis. When connected to HungerRush Loyalty, text marketing provides a powerful tool to drive repeat orders and build more brand equity.

When integrated with the HungerRush Restaurant Management System, customer transaction and profile data is centralized across all ordering channels so restaurant chains can leverage this information anytime and anywhere to generate personalized promotional offers through the online loyalty module, mobile app, and text channels to drive repeat orders and higher order frequency.

“We’re passionate about helping our restaurant chains thrive with the right approach to transform digitally,” said Perry Turbes, CEO of HungerRush. “The restaurant industry is at a pivotal point where meeting consumers’ needs for frictionless and safe ordering represents an important aspect of a great guest experience. We want to lead with our vision for innovative, integrated solutions that let restaurant operators own their business data and customer relationships to drive profitable growth.”

“Text to order is the best and easiest ordering experience on the planet especially for a marketplace that prioritizes convenience,” said Aaron Nilsson, CIO of Jet’s Pizza.

The HungerRush TextAI solution provides:

AI-driven interpretation of text orders that improves the speed and ease of accepting digital orders for pickup or delivery.
Continuous learning and improved order accuracy.
A secondary confirmation process to clarify order accuracy, when needed.
Built-in text marketing for personalized promotional and loyalty efforts.
Web ordering capabilities, such as web-based text messages.
Integration with HungerRush POS, delivery management, online ordering, mobile app, reporting and management, payment processing, and loyalty program.
A streamlined checkout experience allowing use of a credit card on file, guest checkout, cash, and other digital payment options.

Learn more about HungerRush TextAI and text marketing solutions at: https://www.hungerrush.com/text-to-order/

About HungerRush

HungerRush offers a fully integrated restaurant management system (RMS) that lets the restaurant own the relationship with their customer by mastering operational efficiency, creating awesome guest experiences with ease, and mining customer transactional data for every drop of insight. The easy-to-use, highly configurable RMS system includes multi-channel digital ordering (i.e. online ordering, mobile app ordering, text ordering), loyalty and rewards, Point of Sale, Tablet POS, digital signage, delivery management and support, takeout and curbside communications, no-contact capabilities, and reporting and management.

All so you can focus on doing what you love: serving great food. For more information, visit hungerrush.com.

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Oddlygood – Cheese That’ll Beat The Plants Off The Competition

Scott Wiener — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:10:00 +0000

Consumers are craving comfort food like never before, but they also want it to be healthy, good for the planet and tasty too.

Valio USA, known for its Finlandia brand of cheeses and butter is answering the call with the U.S. launch to the foodservice market of Oddlygood Mozzarella, a meltable plant-based cheese that provides a delicious and gooey addition to pizza, arguably America’s favorite comfort food.

Created by chefs with pizza makers in mind, efforts are underway to partner with distributors across the country. Valio is featuring Oddlygood at the just-launched Pizza Expo 365 and has had strong initial response from operators. The company will also showcase Oddlygood at key industry trade shows this year whether in person or virtually including ExpoWest, IDDBA and Pizza Expo International.

“Eating habits are clearly changing. With our long heritage as cheesemakers, we saw an opportunity to bring our expertise to the fast-growing plant-based category,” says Mari Meriluoto, director of marketing and business development for Valio USA, formerly known as Finlandia Cheese, Inc. Valio USA is a division of Valio, based in Helsinki, Finland.

“Oddlygood is as easy to work with as any other cheese and delivers on great taste, which has been lacking in vegan mozzarellas,” Mariluoto says. “It also maintains its creaminess when cold.” In the Nordic region Oddlygood Mozzarella tops vegan pies in some 300 Kotipizza restaurants and at other eateries. Kotipizza is the largest pizza chain in the Nordic countries.

Oddlygood Mozzarella is sold shredded in 2.2-lb. bags and in 6.6-lb. logs. It works as a vegan alternative for any recipe that calls for creamy, melty cheese such as quesadillas, paninis, flatbreads and Italian entrées. It is made with shea and coconut oils and potato starch protein.

Valio USA has created a suite of resources for distributors and operators, including training videos, recipe ideas and an ambassador program that will showcase chefs.

Mario DeMita Jr., owner of Mario’s pizza in Niagara Falls, N.Y., tested Oddlygood Mozzarella by doing side-by-side comparisons with several other plant-based options and made it part of his menu. “Meltability, texture, and taste are all superior. We had nothing but positive feedback from our customers. I used to cringe when someone would order a vegan pizza, but now I am truly proud to serve them” he says.

Valio USA is also launching Oddlygood plant-based Cheddar Cheese to the U.S. foodservice market, in shreds and slices just the right products for comfort foods like vegan mac & cheese and plant-based cheeseburgers. There are no plans yet to sell consumer packs of either cheese in the U.S.

About Valio USA

Valio USA is part of Valio Group, a dairy and food company based in Helsinki, Finland, with roots dating back to 1905. It changed its name from Finlandia USA, Inc. in September 2020. The company is owned by dairy cooperatives comprising 4,700 dairy farmers and has been named Finland’s number one sustainable company for the past seven years. Known for innovation, Valio launched plant-based products under the Oddlygood brand including oat drinks, snacks and cheese alternatives. Valia USA sells cheeses and butters under the Finlandia label and Oddlygood Mozzarella and Cheddar to the foodservice sector. Learn more at Valio USA. For more information on Oddlygood plant-based products, go to Oddlygood.net

Sales Contact

Joseph Cecere, joseph.cecere@valio.com or 480-489-4140

Website: https://oddlygood.net/us/foodservice/

Instagram: @Oddlygoodus

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The RediHEAT Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag Is the Perfect Fit!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:19:00 +0000

The Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag comes in 3 convenient sizes (16″, 18″ or 20″)

The RediHEAT Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands and comes in a variety of sizes. The 16-inch bag measures 17.25″ x 17.25″ x 5″ and is designed to hold two 16″ pizzas, but it can carry 3 or 4 smaller pizzas. The 18-inch bag measures 19.25″ x 19.25″ x 5″ and will hold two 18″ pizzas, or can carry 3 or 4 smaller pizzas. The 20-inch bag measures 21.25″ x 21.25″ x 5″ with room for two 20″ pizzas, or carrying 4 or 5 smaller pizzas. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The plug for the heating unit is conveniently located on the front of the pizza bag. The cord plugs into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. Once you come back from delivery and the bag is plugged in, it usually takes about 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. Your drivers don’t have to do anything different. The heater always stays in the bag and the combination of the heater and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

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Fresh Mozzarella Loaf has been redefined!

Scott Wiener — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:21:00 +0000

Introducing Grande Avorio_TMFresh Mozzarella Loaf, a traditional East Coast specialty cheese with a clean dairy flavor to help you create authentic East Coast pies like Grandma Pizza. And authenticity is something your customers are craving. In fact, 49% of consumers say they want to see more authentic pizzas.¹Avorio’s flavor and creamy, delicate texture are sure to create new fans of your pizzeria and keep them coming back for more since 62% of consumers return to their favorite pizzeria because of great-tasting food.²

The Avorio Difference

Clean dairy flavor
Tender, delicate and creamy texture
All natural
Minimal flow and stretch
Natural white color free of additives like titanium dioxide
No need to drain prior to baking

Not only does Grande provide a product you can count on, we also have recipe ideas to inspire your next new menu item.

Try these recipes featuring Grande Avorio

Visit www.grandecheese.com/products/avorio to learn more, request a sample and watch chef Laura Meyer’s Grandma Pizza demo.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹Technomic Pizza Consumers Trend Report, 2018

²Path to Consumption Study, Datassential and Grande, 2018

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Peerless Electric CE61PE Deck Oven with Ventless Hood Option

Scott Wiener — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:52:00 +0000

No Hood? No Problem! Peerless Electric CE61PE pizza oven, with the Ventless Hood option, offers the best in quality, performance and value, eliminating the need for a costly traditional exhaust hood.

The Peerless Electric CE61PE Pizza Oven offers exclusive features including a space saving design, with electronic controls and a variable control system for better distribution of heat and better baking. The CE61PE has a total of 2 decks, each being 42″ wide x 32″ deep x 7″ high. 1″ baking stones are standard. The CE61PE holds eight (8) 16″ pizzas. Now offered with an optional ventless hood and Ansul System, the CE61PE-VL50 has the flexibility of placement in your kitchen or anywhere in your facility.

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All Peerless electric ovens can be purchased with the ventlesshood option. We believe Peerless electric ovens are best-in-class. You get quality construction for long life, a small, energy saving footprint, and the best baking ovens in the industry at the best price. Peerless electric deck pizza ovens are available in counter or floor models and can be set up at the factory for single or 3-phase. All electric ovens are factory tested for the highest satisfaction rates in the industry. Peerless Ovens has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. Our ovens are continuously improved for better function and design life. High temperature controls are standard and thermal protection is used to extend control shelf life.

Peerless ovens are used by pizza shops, Mexican restaurants, bakeries and mobile food trucks. Whether powered by gas or electric, the flexibility of Peerless ovens makes them popular for all types of products and restaurants. Affordability, space saving, efficient, productive, and customer service provides our customers a value they are looking for. See what or customers are saying. https://www.facebook.com/Peerless-Ovens-108595744096/

Peerless Ovens

1-800-548-4514

peerlessovens.com

office@peerlessovens.com

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Globe Releases New GSO12 Slicer

Scott Wiener — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:34:00 +0000

Globe Food Equipment Company recently expanded their lineup of manual slicers with the addition of the GSO12 Open Body Slicer. This medium to heavy-duty manual slicer offers an open left side with full clearance under the knife. The motor mounted underneath the slicer provides an 18″ long receiving platter, allowing an operator to build sandwiches directly on the slicer. The receiving area can accommodate several 6″ subs or a single larger sub up to 16″ in length.

Caterers and banquet halls can use a 1/3 or 1/2 sheet pan on the slicer to build deli trays and decorative stacked or shingled displays. The heavy front-mounted end weight makes it very easy to quickly load and unload products for slicing.

The GSO12 comes standard with a food fence and is backed by a 1-year parts and labor warranty. Like all Globe equipment, this slicer is in stock and ready for shipment.

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Ovention Announces the Launch of MiSA -a12 Microwave Speed Assist Oven

Scott Wiener — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:41:00 +0000

Milwaukee, WI- Ovention is adding the MiSA-a12; a rapidcook oven with the highest footprint to cavity ratio of any oven in its class. MiSA stands for microwave speed assist. Yes- microwave; but with the ability to cook up to ten times faster than conventional ovens. The newest addition to the ventless countertop oven lineup is designed for high-efficiency airflow in the cavity allowing for beautiful, even browning that rapidcook operators have been waiting for, with availability beginning Monday, February 1, 2021.

MiSA features a nonstick interior with a removable tray, making cleaning a breeze. The spacious cavity (12.9″ x 13.5″) can fit a quarter size sheet pan or a 12″ pizza and requires less than 16″ of counter space. No need for specialty bakeware; just pop in any oven-safe pan. With the smallest footprint among quarter-size pan rapid cook units, the MiSA has superior power output, highest warmup power, highest airflow, quiet sound operation of only 68 dB, and the lowest energy usage on the market.

Like the rest of the Ovention line, it’s certified for ventless operation, making it the perfect addition anywhere you want to toast flatbreads, grill fresh vegetables, or serve delicious breakfast sandwiches. This ventless oven allows for flexible installation, saving valuable space under the hood and saving you money. The MiSA-a12’s superior airflow and proprietary cookplate design produce high quality, consistently prepared food time after time.

This operator friendly rapidcook oven features a full-color 7″ touchscreen display that makes it easy to access the Ovention library of over 1,000 recipes, a USB port for easy service diagnostics, and software updates.

Ovention is continuously working to provide the best equipment solutions for your operation so you can deliver the best culinary experience possible.

Oventionovens.com | 855.298.OVEN | connect@oventionovens.com

635 South 28th Street | Milwaukee, WI 53215

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Deep Dish Pans

Scott Wiener — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:43:00 +0000

Is deep dish pizza poised to be the comfort food of 2021? LloydPans thinks so and has your deep dish pan needs covered.

Deep Dish Stacking Pans: Straight sided pans eliminate the need for lids when your pans are full of proofing dough.
Deep Dish Nesting Pans: Angled sided pans offer easy depanning and nest for storage. Lids are needed for proofing in pans.
Perforated Deep Dish Pizza Pans: The unique center perforations provide benefits to both thick crust pizzas and deep dish pizzas that have a thicker layer of toppings. With pizza crust recipes that have seasoned oils under the dough, the raised perforations help by stopping them from leaking out during the bake.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

www.lloydpans.com

sales@lloydpans.com

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Veggie Power Introduces the First-Ever Vegan Mozzarella Product with Plant-Based Pepperoni Toppings!

Scott Wiener — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000

Now your customers can enjoy one the most popular kinds of pizza toppings, but in a sumptuous plant-based version.

Great news! For the first time, pizzerias, restaurants and supermarkets can offer vegans — and all of your more health-conscious customers — Veggie Power’s selection of all-vegan pizzas made with VIOLIFE 100% Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, including one with the first ever first-ever plant-based pepperoni toppings.

Every Veggie Power Cauliflower Pizza Crust is Non GMO, Gluten Free and, of course, All Natural — all this with only 7 Grams of Carbs.

And Veggie Power Cauliflower Pizza Crusts are made in the gourmet, New York Style, with thin crusts that are crispier and tastier than other cauliflower pizza crusts.

Veggie Power also offers pizzerias, restaurants and supermarkets a fabulous vegan all-vegetable pizza, made with VIOLIFE 100% vegan 100% mozzarella cheese, which kids especially love. And Veggie Power’s plain cauliflower pizza crusts are also made with delicious VIOLIFE 100% vegan 100% mozzarella cheese. So all your health-conscious shoppers and diners now have a great new way to enjoy a pizza that’s both delicious and healthful — thanks to Veggie Power.

The rapid growth of the vegan market in the United States has been extraordinary, especially in the last decade. But one area that hasn’t fully satisfied the huge vegan market — and even non-vegans who want more healthful alternatives in their meal choices — is the pizza. That’s why we created Veggie Power Cauliflower Crust Pizzas.

Veggie Power was founded to be the most healthful, delicious and trusted cauliflower pizza crust brand in the country. We knew what a great vegan pizza should have, like the best, most healthful ingredients, terrific taste, a crust with just 7 grams of carbs, and of course be Non GMO, Gluten Free, all-natural, and be made with delicious Violife Mozzarella Cheese. And it has to taste like the best, most sumptuous of New York Style pizzas!

We knew that we were asking a lot, but vegans and your other health-conscious pizza lovers deserve eating great pizzas just everyone else. So, welcome to the Veggie Power family, where healthy eating for healthy living never tasted better!

To find out more about Veggie Power’s delicious breakthrough pizzas, please visit our website at TDSpecialtyFoods.com, or please call us at 732-803-2925. And soon you’ll be serving your vegan and health-conscious customers the most delicious plant-based pizzas they’ve ever tasted.

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Leer Inc. Walk-In Quick & Quick Ship Plug Programs

Scott Wiener — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:56:00 +0000

Leer Inc., manufacturer of temperature-controlled storage solutions, released updated Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus Walk-In Cooler & Freezer Programs. The programs promise shipment dates of 2- or 10-days to meet the immediate needs of Walk-In customers.

Quick Ship programs are known in the industry for being fast and affordable. Likewise, Leer’s Quick Ship program marries the most efficient manufacturing process to the most common accessories. Therefore, delivering an economical, high-quality, and one of the most robust Walk-In Quick Ships in the industry.

Offering a Quick Ship program is not unique to Leer, but all programs are not created equally. Leer’s Quick Ship Walk-Ins are high quality, affordable, and quick to get. Plus, they have extra features that most competitors can’t match, including: Coolers & Freezers, Indoor & Outdoor, Multiple Heights, Multiple Floor and Refrigeration Options. Even with all the options available, the Quick Ship Program is not one-size-fits all. Many customers will still benefit more from standard custom-built Walk-Ins, which is also available from Leer Inc.

“We always consider Quick Ships as an option for our customers and will advise if it’s a good fit. The reality of refrigeration is that it’s highly customizable, so there aren’t always neat answers. Our team is trained to work hand-in-hand with our customers and listen to their needs so we can provide you with the right product for your application. We take the time to get it right because we believe it’s our job to watch out for you. It’s that personal touch that makes all the difference.”
– Bruce Thomsen, Director of Sales Walk-In Division

About Leer Inc.
Through decades of commitment to product development, customer service and a relentless focus on American-made manufacturing excellence, Leer has continued to shape and drive innovation in the temperature-controlled storage industry. We’re dedicated to the success of all our customers be that customers of our iconic white Ice Merchandisers, Ice Vending Machines, Refrigerated Transports, Reach-In Storage Freezers, or our custom-built Walk-In Coolers & Freezers.

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Celebrate with us on World Nutella Day Friday, February 5th!

Scott Wiener — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:06:00 +0000

People of all ages in more than 200 countries enjoy Nutella®, which gets its unique taste from ingredients like roasted hazelnuts, and cocoa.

In addition, Nutella® is gluten free and has no artificial colors or preservatives. Be creative by adding Nutella® to your menu. Available in a variety of foodservice sizes.

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Viaggio Mobile Pizza Oven Helps Companies Adapt to New Business Conditions

Scott Wiener — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:48:00 +0000

The Viaggio Mobile Drop-In Pizza Oven Boosts Outdoor Dining Profits

The Viaggio Mobile Drop-in Pizza Oven from Forno Bravo, LLC is helping restaurants across the country adapt and thrive in the changing business conditions of the past months. Now, businesses can expand or pivot to conveniently take food to their customers, instead of waiting for folks to come to them! The Viaggio provides mobility and flexibility without sacrificing quality. It’s the perfect oven for outdoor dining venues, private catering opportunities, food truck rallies, and even neighborhood dinner meetups.

Road Ready

Available in 3 sizes, the Viaggio is a professional, wood-fired oven specifically designed to work seamlessly with many different styles of trailers and food trucks. Pre-drilled mounting holes and strong, 4″x 5″ mounting brackets make for easy installation. Its steel tray and metal strapping hold the oven dome securely in place, while the stainless-steel vent landing, and removable double wall chimney and spark arrestor/chimney cap reduce weight for smoother towing and fuel savings.

High Production

In mobile operations, high production is key. The Viaggio can crank out from 70 140 10″ pizzas an hour, depending on the model, so businesses can tailor their oven choice to the type and size of events that they want to support. With a 2″ or 3″-thick refractory dome, a 2″- 2.5″ firebrick cooking floor, and an abundance of ultra-premium insulation, the Viaggio comes up to Neapolitan pizza temperatures quickly (over 900°F!) Then, it holds that heat for fast, steady, consistent baking of pizza, wings, toasted sandwiches, desserts, or any other menu item that chefs can dream up.

Hand-Crafted, Custom Finish

Finally, there’s the superior fit and finish. Every Viaggio is hand finished in our California facility to your specifications. Choose from 7, beautiful, standard colors of painted stucco, plus custom options. Next, add on the real brick arch detail, and the black, powder coated tray, and the Viaggio makes an eye-catching, classy statement to represent your brand. Quality checked and road tested, the Viaggio will last for many, many miles of smiles for you and your customers.

Made in the USA. ETL certified to multiple UL, ANSI and NSF-4 standards. Learn more at www.fornobravo.com, or by calling our Sales Team at 1.800.407.5119. We would love to provide a custom quote and answer any questions.

Forno Bravo, LLC is a family-owned, pizza oven manufacturer, established in 2003, with manufacturing facilities in California and Colorado. Our talented team of craftsmen and women design, build, and finish outstanding residential and commercial wood and gas-fired ovens that are enjoyed in homes and restaurants around the world.

Forno Bravo The World’s Finest Pizza Ovens

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The Easiest Way to Cut Equal Slices — Portion PadL

Scott Wiener — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:23:00 +0000

The Portion PadL is the only patented pizza cutting board custom-made to each customer’s pizza size and slice application. No matter the size and shape of your pizza. Regardless how you cut your pizzas. The Portion PadL will deliver equal slices. Simple to use. Improves kitchen efficiencies. Reduces food waste. Every slice is a profit center. 330-608-5928, PORTIONPADL.COM

The Portion PadL

Nuova Vita Corporation

Greg Getzinger CEO

Direct: 330-608-5928

Email: greg@portionpadl.com

Website: www.portionpadl.com

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Welbilt and Apex Supply Chain Technologies Partner to Supply Automated Contactless Pickup Lockers for the Foodservice Industry

Scott Wiener — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:14:00 +0000

Partnership will offer broader solutions to global foodservice leaders

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL – December 15, 2020 – Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE:WBT) announced today that it has entered into a worldwide licensing partnership with Apex Supply Chain Technologies to manufacture and distribute the Flow-Thru 10,000 line of food order pickup lockers under the company’s Merco® brand.

The move brings together two leaders in the foodservice industry and broadens the solutions Merco can offer restaurant operators around the world in a rapidly changing market. The food order pickup solution can be integrated into a restaurant’s existing digital ecosystem, providing deeper data and analytics to improve planning and efficiency.

Apex self-serve order pickup solutions have helped make food pickup easy, contactless and convenient for restaurants and their customers. The Apex Cloud platform handles millions of transactions daily, while offering valuable data insights to help restaurants operate more efficiently across multiple locations.

Bill Johnson, Welbilt’s President and CEO, commented: “For more than 50 years, Merco has given leaders in the foodservice industry innovative ways to deliver quality food to its customers. Partnering with Apex gives us new ways to respond to changing demands brought on by the long-term trends towards takeout and delivery, which have accelerated during the pandemic.”

Mike Wills, Apex CEO, said: “This partnership combines our expertise in self-serve automation with Merco’s deep understanding of the industry. We will be able to offer innovative products to a broader global market by leveraging Merco’s industry leading, global distribution network. Our companies’ dedication to providing the best solutions to the industry comes at a time when restaurant operators require innovative ways to safely deliver product without sacrificing quality.”

More details on the partnership, along with product details, will be available on both Merco and Apex websites in due course.

Mary Miller
Senior Product Manager, Merco
Welbilt, Inc.
+1.727.247.4588
mary.miller@welbilt.com

Ashley McNamara
Marketing Director
Apex Supply Chain Technologies
+1.513.808.0400
ashley.mcnamara@apexsupplychain.com

About Welbilt, Inc. Welbilt, Inc. provides the world’s top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions. Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise. Our portfolio of award-winning product brands includes Cleveland, Convotherm®, Crem®, Delfield®, Frymaster®, Garland®, Kolpak®, Lincoln®, Manitowoc® Ice, Merco®, Merrychef® and Multiplex®. These product brands are supported by three service brands: KitchenCare®, our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen®, our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect®, our cloud-based digital platform brand. Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating 19 manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups and manufacturers’ representatives in over 100 countries. We have approximately 4,400 employees and generated sales of $1.6 billion in 2019. For more information, visit www.welbilt.com.

About Apex Supply Chain Technologies

Apex is the world’s leading provider of self-serve automated pickup solutions for use in foodservice and retail industries. The Apex Heated Pickup Station was a recipient of the 2019 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association. Apex contactless order pickup solutions are in use in over 4,000 restaurant and foodservice locations globally. Apex is headquartered in Mason, Ohio. To learn more, visit www.apexsupplychain.com.

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Sicilian, Detroit Pizza Pans Now Available with Lids

Scott Wiener — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:09:00 +0000

LloydPans’ popular line of regional pizza pans now comes with lids for proofing and stacking

Regional-style pizza are booming in popularity as pizzerias around the world have started serving everything from Detroit-style pizzas to Sicilian-style pizzas. Meeting demand for these new pizzas can cause headaches with pan storage and dough proofing.

LloydPans helps foodservice operations and pizzerias alleviate storage and space issues with proofing lids that allows pizza makers to proof dough in the pans and stack them on top of each other. The lids are available in multiple sizes to match our comprehensive line of Detroit Pizza Pans and Sicilian Pizza Pans.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Sicilian Imports Espresso Coffee: Taste of Sicily in every drop

Scott Wiener — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:40:00 +0000

We are bringing Sicily to you! Our Sicilian roasted espresso coffee is a perfect complement to your restaurant’s menu. Rich aroma with balanced yet strong taste harmoniously come together in every sip. Authentic taste makes our coffee the best on the market! Rich, strong and creamy our espresso will make you fall in love at first sip. Currently we carry espresso pods, nespresso-style capsules and ground coffee. Please visit our website sicilianimportsusa.com for complete list of brands and products.

Phone 804-868-0240

Website sicilianimportsusa.com

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Girard’s Six New Plant-Based Dressings Feature America’s Favorite Flavors

Scott Wiener — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:39:00 +0000

Flavor innovator, Girard’s Food Service, has re-crafted six of America’s most popular dressings and vinaigrettes to fit today’s plant-based dining trends. With these industry-first plant-based varieties, restaurants can now offer all their patrons the instantly familiar taste and texture of popular dressings fully satisfying traditional diners as well as flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies/sensitivities.

The six new plant-based flavors include: Caesar Dressing, Ranch Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian Vinaigrette, Chipotle Garlic Aioli Spread and Creamy Stone Ground Dressing. Remarkably, Girard’s has matched the flavor, consistency and functionality of traditional dressings, allowing restaurants to seamlessly execute today’s dining trends while demonstrating their menu is in tune with emerging customer expectations.

Research indicates that plant-based dressings are expected to surge in popularity, much like plant-based beverages and burgers. Increasingly, plant-based options are appearing throughout the menu, and now operators can offer America’s favorite dressings and vinaigrettes with these new varieties available in restaurant-friendly one-gallon jugs. To request a sample or additional information about Girard’s award winning dressings, sauces, mustards and spreads simply call 1-888-327-8442 or visit https://girardsdressings.com/dressings/?term=109 to learn more.

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The RediHEAT Heated 5 Pie Delivery Bag Is a Customer Favorite!

Scott Wiener — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:23:00 +0000

The Heated 5 Pie Delivery Bag comes in 2 convenient sizes (16″, 18″)

The RediHEAT Heated 5 Pie Delivery Bag offers a safe, cost effective way to satisfy your customer’s hot food delivery demands. Measuring 17.25″ x 17.25″ x 12″ for the 16″ bag and 19.25″ x 19.25″ x 12″ for the 18″ bag, this system is designed to hold up to FIVE 16-inch pizzas! This quality thermal bag includes a heater, cord, and an internal wire rack for stability. Our high-quality electric food bags are made with a patented electronic heating system to keep your food hot for 45 minutes. All of our delivery bags and heaters are proudly made in the USA and we guarantee our work with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on each heater. Each bag has a special pocket for the heater which keeps the heating element secure inside the bag so that it doesn’t move around during delivery. The plug for the heating unit is conveniently located on the front of the pizza bag. The cord plugs into a regular wall outlet, no special equipment or transformers are required. It takes about eight minutes from a cold start to heat your bag. Once you come back from delivery and the bag is plugged in, it usually takes about 4-5 minutes to reach the optimal heating temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. After the pizza is boxed and out of the oven, insert the pizza boxes in the bag, close the bag and disconnect for delivery. Your cord stays in your shop and you’re ready to go. Your drivers don’t have to do anything different. The heater always stays in the bag and the combination of the heater and the thermal qualities of the bag will make sure your pizza stays hot all the way until it reaches your customer.

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Sicilian Pans Built for Performance, Durability

Scott Wiener — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:52:00 +0000

LloydPans’ produces an extensive line of square and rectangular Sicilian Style Pizza Pans, with or without lids.

Regional-style pizza are booming in popularity as pizzerias around the world have started serving everything from Detroit-style pizzas to Roman-style pizza al taglio. Up next for regional-style popularity, according to multiple industry experts, are Sicilian-style pizzas.

Sicilian pizzas are pan pizzas with three distinguishing attributes:

The pizzas are square or rectangular, and baked in a pan
The dough is around one-inch thick and airy with a similar chew to a focaccia
Toppings are sparse, with most pizzerias opting for just sauce, cheese and maybe some herbs

LloydPans has designed the perfect Sicilian Style Pizza Pans in sizes ranging from 6×6 inches to 18×18 inches. Each of our Sicilian Style Pizza Pans features:

A 76° side angle allowing for pan nesting when empty, saving storage space
A durable, double-thick flat rim that adds strength and long-lasting durability
A heavy duty 14-gauge aluminum that bakes efficiently by transferring heat in an effectual and timely manner
Our exclusive Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote finish that eliminates the need for pre-seasoning and is a permanent, stick-resistant coating
Easy depanning and cleaning, even with the tight corners of Sicilian pizza

In addition to the Sicilian Style Pizza Pans, LloydPans also produces lids for stacking and making prep more efficient.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

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Remove High Third-Party Delivery Service Fees with WebOrder Online Ordering

Scott Wiener — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:47:00 +0000

With Microworks Prism WebOrder pizzerias get the power of a custom branded online ordering site for desktop, iPhone and Android mobile devices. WebOrder helps restaurants compete, and save on service fees, while providing their customers a convenient way to order direct, securely pay online, choose pick up, curbside or delivery options, as well as follow delivery location in real time and communicate via SMS with the restaurant and driver.

With the influx of delivery services, competition in the marketplace is even more fierce. Without an online menu pizzerias are losing sales and money. Relying on third-party delivery services increases costs to both restaurants and their customers. Prism POS System with WebOrder helps Pizza restaurants to not only compete, but provide better service and more value to their customers.

It’s Friday night and the family is deciding on what food to order for board game night. They’re asking each other, “What are you in the mood for?” And someone says, “Let’s look at the menu.”

WebOrder online ordering is available where customers are—at home, on the go, at work—simply everywhere.

We’ve all been shocked after going to check out on a third-party delivery service to see how high the fees and delivery costs are on top of the order total. When a favorite restaurant doesn’t deliver, customers will pay more for that convenience. WebOrder allows everyone to order directly from their favorite restaurants and save money with the benefit of faster processing and delivery times.

Benefits of WebOrder

Provide direct ordering and communication between customer and restaurant
Custom designed online menu
Avoid the high fees charged by delivery services
Pass on savings to customers
Safe, secure payment options
Delivery, pickup, curbside, and contactless order options

WebOrder is now available with Prism Notification Service (PNS) Microworks POS System’s easy way to communicate via SMS messaging for curbside pick-up, delivery orders, and contactless orders.

A Prism POS System from Microworks helps customers provide the right services at the right time. Combined with WebOrder, Prism helps restaurants to deliver while keeping staff focused on what matters—meeting customers’ needs.

WebOrder is perfect for single to multi-location and Franchise food establishments with unique menus per location, mapping and order tracking with SMS messaging.

Why Microworks?

Turn-Key Solutions For three decades Microworks has been providing complete turn-key Point of Sale solutions to independent pizzerias and franchise pizza operators. We have the experience to get your facility up and running quickly.

Operations Management Prism Pizza POS offers an easy to use and feature-rich POS system, complete with intuitive touch screen ordering for table-service, delivery, take-out, and catering. It provides detailed sales reporting, inventory controls, food & labor cost analysis, and employee scheduling.

Online Ordering In addition to our rock-solid traditional POS functionality Microworks now fully supports a tightly integrated web ordering module for a complete end-to-end technology platform.

Benefits of a Prism Pizza POS Solution:

Intuitive User Interface- Simple to Learn
Customized Menu and Database Setup
Sales, Inventory, Food Cost and Employee Reporting
Online Ordering and Pre-Pay for Delivery and Takeout
Customer Profile and Order Statistics
Digital Marketing and Graphics
Delivery and Driver Management
Automatic Delivery Charges per Sector/Zone
Delivery Maps and Directions Integration

About Microworks

Based in Rochester, NY, Microworks POS Solutions has worked with thousands of satisfied customers since 1989, and is consistently working on upgrades and POS innovation, driven in part by those same customers. Microworks Prism POS offers an ideal, complete and scalable end-to-end technology platform. Microworks mission is to provide a feature-rich platform to alleviate common restaurant management problems through automation.

Microworks POS Solutions, Inc.
SalesTeam@Microworks.com
1 (800)787-2068
https://www.microworks.com/

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Red Gold’s New Pull-Top Ramekin Is The Solution for Portion Control Ketchup

Scott Wiener — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:34:00 +0000

New 1.5 oz. Ramekin is ideal for any service application

(Elwood, IN) Portion control (PC) condiments have become a priority among foodservice operators due to the pandemic. The new Red Gold® 1.5 oz. Pull-Top Ramekin^TM offers a single solution for dine-in, take-out and delivery customers.

“At the onset of the COVID pandemic, Red Gold® foresaw the need for a new PC package for serving condiments to customers. The Pull-Top Ramekin is our response. Perfect as an alternative to ketchup as a tabletop condiment, for take-out or delivery, drive-through and catering, this 1.5 oz. serving can be one solution for almost every need to standardize service and save on labor,” says David Halt, Vice-President of Foodservice for Red Gold.

The ketchup ramekin offers a wide-mouth opening for dipping fries, onion rings, tots and chicken tenders with ease. Compared to plastic ramekins prepared by the restaurant for take-out or delivery, the Pull-Top Ramekin is tamper-evident, reduces contact and eliminates the mess and labor of filling the ramekins and securing a lid.

A Technomic consumer survey earlier this year found that 59% of consumers prefer portion control packaging for their condiments. “Due to high demand, some operators are experiencing shortages and limited distribution of their ketchup PCs from other suppliers,” says Halt. “We’re not experiencing inventory issues and we’re here with ample supply of PC packets, dipping cups and our new Pull-Top Ramekin^TM.”

Red Gold’s condiment options include regular formula ketchup as well as packets and dipping cups with a low sodium, no high fructose corn syrup formula. The company also offers spicy options like Jalapeno Ketchup and Huy Fong® Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Ketchup in a PC packet.

Operators can sample all Red Gold PC products free of charge at RedGoldFoodservice.com/PCkit

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The RediHEAT Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag Is the Perfect Fit!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:03:00 +0000

The Heated 2 Pie Delivery Bag comes in 3 convenient sizes (16″, 18″ or 20″)

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XLR Rail Ticket System – So simple, you’ll wonder why you’ve been fumbling with Paper Tickets for years!

Scott Wiener — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:19:00 +0000

Speed up service with XLR Rail

If your order rail is overflowing and shuffling paper tickets is slowing you down during service, then the XLR Rail Ticket System is the answer to your ticketing woes.

XLR Rail Ticket System was invented by Australian chef and restaurateur Scott Horton, who has over 30 years in the business.

He was tired of constantly having to manually shift tickets, which slowed him down and took him away from getting meals out quicker. With the XLR Rail Ticket System, you simple hang your ticket once and don’t handle it again until it’s done.

How does it work?

The XLR Rail Ticket System increases line efficiency by eliminating the time-wasting task of re-handling tickets during service. Once you hang a paper ticket on the rail, you won’t need to adjust it again. With a quick swipe of your hand, you can slide all the tickets along the rail and easily reposition the tickets if priorities change.

The individual ticket holders also have a built-in colour coding function that allows you to highlight special items, such as allergies or takeaway orders, to minimize errors.

The rail is extendable to suit any line length and the ticket holders are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. XLR Rail’s quick install guide allows you to replace your existing marble rail in minutes.

Watch it in action at http://www.XLRRail.com

The XLR Rail Ticket System is a cost-effective way to speed up kitchen output immediately

and is available for purchase at Amazon US

Please email any questions to sales@xlrrail.com

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Peerless Ovens – Serving the Food Industry for Over 100 Years

Scott Wiener — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Peerless Electric CE61PE Deck Oven with Ventless Hood Option

No Hood? No Problem! Peerless Electric CE61PE pizza oven, with the Ventless Hood option, offers the best in quality, performance and value, eliminating the need for a costly traditional exhaust hood.

The Peerless Electric CE61PE Pizza Oven offers exclusive features including a space saving design, with electronic controls and a variable control system for better distribution of heat and better baking. The CE61PE has a total of 2 decks, each being 42? wide x 32? deep x 7? high. 1? baking stones are standard. The CE61PE holds eight (8) 16″ pizzas. Now offered with an optional ventless hood and Ansul System, the CE61PE-VL50 has the flexibility of placement in your kitchen or anywhere in your facility.

With the optional ventless hood, the CE61PE-VL50 has a footprint 50? wide x 42? deep x 88? high, saving valuable kitchen space without sacrificing output. The ventless hood is certified under UL710b. The Ansul R-102 wet chemical fire suppression system is available, where required.

The CE61PE is capable of cooking a variety of menu items. When you compare the affordability of the CE61PE, along with the quality of construction, its space saving design and productivity, the oven offers our customers a value that is hard to match. Peerless exceeds customer service before during and after the sale. Most parts are available for same day shipment. Peerless offers expert technical service at no charge.

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We believe Peerless electric ovens are best-in-class. You get quality construction for long life, a small, energy saving footprint, and the best baking ovens in the industry at the best price. Peerless electric deck pizza ovens are available in counter or floor models and can be set up at the factory for single or 3-phase. All electric ovens are factory tested for the highest satisfaction rates in the industry. Peerless Ovens has been serving the food industry for over 100 years. Our ovens are continuously improved for better function and design life. High temperature controls are standard and thermal protection is used to extend control shelf life.

Peerless ovens are used by pizza shops, Mexican restaurants, bakeries and mobile food trucks. Whether powered by gas or electric, the flexibility of Peerless ovens makes them popular for all types of products and restaurants. Affordability, space saving, efficient, productive, and customer service provides our customers a value they are looking for. See what or customers are saying. https://www.facebook.com/Peerless-Ovens-108595744096/

Peerless Ovens

419-239-1529

www.peerlessovens.com

sales@peerlessovens.com

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Mix it UP! A new way to offer slices and strips

Scott Wiener — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:16:00 +0000

Slices and Strips Portion PadL

There are times when the difficulty of cutting a pizza prevents pizza owners the ability to offer a creative pizza. That may be the case why more pizza operators and chains do not have on their menu a pizza that offers slices of pizza on one half of the pizza and cheese bread or bread sticks on the other half. No matter the employee’s industry experience, the Slices and Strips Portion PadL solves this issue. Portion PadLs are custom made to each customer’s pizza size and slice applications. For more information, visit portionpadl.com, call Greg Getzinger at 330-608-5928 or email greg@portionpadl.com.

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Robot Coupe CL52 — Perfect Cheese Grater

Scott Wiener — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:55:00 +0000

The Robot Coupe CL52 Vegetable Prep/Cheese Grater is the perfect unit for grating high volumes of Cheese. The CL52 has a large whole head hopper to hold blocks of cheese and features improved ergonomics for processing and no worker fatigue.

With a compliment of over 50 other different cuts, the Robot Coupe CL52 can slice onions, peppers, mushrooms and pepperoni as well as dice tomatoes for your pizza operation. This unit has a robust 2 horsepower direct drive motor and is sure to last through dayin-and-day-out operation. For additional information or to set up free demonstration, contact sales@robotcoupeusa.com or 800/824-1646.

For over 50 years Robot Coupe USA has provided commercial food processors, combination food processors, vegetable preparation machines, vertical cutter-mixers, Blixers®, cheese graters , power mixers, juice extractors, automatic sieves as well as an unmatched selection of discs.

Stop by for a visit at Robot Coupe Perfect Cheese Grater.

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Amazing CL50 Ultra — Pizza Package

Scott Wiener — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:01:00 +0000

The CL50 Ultra Pizza Package which includes four discs — 2mm slicing disc, 4mm slicing disc, 7mm grating disc, 10mm dicing kit… the most frequently used discs in the preparation of vegetables for pizza. Disc holders, and dice cleaning kit are included in the Pizza Package . These discs will allow you to prepare all of your toppings, sliced, grated or diced in just minutes allowing you to offer a wider range of toppings to enhance the taste of your pizzas.

The CL50 Ultra has a large hopper for processing bulky vegetables and can accommodate up to 10 tomatoes at a time Use its cylindrical hopper for precise processing of long or delicate vegetables, (mushrooms, olives, peppers, etc.) .

Combine the CL50 Ultra Pizza Package and R45T Vertical Cutter-Mixer – to prepare dough and sauces – and you have the perfect pizza combination to prepare ALL the ingredients for your delicious, unique pizzas.

Robot Coupe USA is the inventor and leading innovator of professional foodservice for over 50 years — commercial food processors, combination food processors, vegetable preparation machines, vertical cutter mixers, Blixers®, power mixers, juice extractors, automatic sieves and an unmatched disc collection.

For a free demonstration of Robot Coupe products, contact sales@robotcoupeusa.com or 800/824-1646.

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When You Need to Get the Food Out, Microworks Prism POS System Delivers

Scott Wiener — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:03:00 +0000

Today, it’s not only a competitive Pizza market, it’s like a new Pizza market. Whether in-house, takeout, curbside, or contactless delivery a Prism POS System from Microworks has everything you need to keep up with demand. These days you need to offer many alternatives to restaurant dining because it’s more crucial than ever to provide services your customers expect. With a Microworks Point-of-Sale System, you can provide the right services at the right time.

Microworks has been working hard to bring new tools to meet the demand. The new Prism Notification Service (PNS) enhances Prism with an easy way to communicate via SMS messaging. With curbside pick-up, delivery orders, and contactless order options, SMS text messaging is necessary.

Scott Paratore, owner of Microworks stated, “We have been working hard creating tools to help get our customers through this difficult and disruptive time. Because today’s industry climate has created new customer requirements for safely ordering out, a need for more tools became evident.” These enhancements and new features will help with these new ways restaurants want to meet their customers’ needs. The new and improved features will help restaurants increase sales and customer satisfaction, while providing a safe, secure transaction.

Improvements have been made to RapidRun, enhanced Real Time Order Status, created a Prism Notification Service, as well as hardware and software options that integrate with Prism POS to make it seamless to Pay-At-The-Table (PATT) and Pay-At-The-Door (PATD).

Microwork’s Prism POS increases staff efficiency, coordinates take-out and delivery management, and is the end-to-end solution to keep you and your staff focused on what matters—meeting customers’ needs

The flexibility and functionality of the Prism POS and PNS is perfect for single to multi-location and Franchise food establishments.

Why Microworks?

Online Ordering In addition to our rock-solid traditional POS functionality Microworks now fully supports a tightly integrated web ordering module for a complete end-to-end technology platform.

Benefits of a Prism Pizza POS Solution:

Intuitive User Interface- Simple to Learn
Customized Menu and Database Setup
Sales, Inventory, Food Cost and Employee Reporting
Online Ordering and Pre-Pay for Delivery and Takeout
Customer Profile and Order Statistics
Digital Marketing and Graphics
Delivery and Driver Management
Automatic Delivery Charges per Sector/Zone
Delivery Maps and Directions Integration

About Microworks

Microworks POS Solutions, Inc.
SalesTeam@Microworks.com
1 (800)787-2068
https://www.microworks.com/

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Custom Barriers and Sneeze Guards Protect Staff, Customers

Scott Wiener — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:03:00 +0000

Restaurants around the world are moving through staggered phases of COVID-19 openings, and the LloydPans innovation team is here to help your restaurant serve customers safely and efficiently with our custom protective barriers.

LloydPans’ Sneeze Guards and Sanitary Shields are an effective solution for food service establishments that have been given the go-ahead to open their doors to customers. They are suitable for pizzerias and restaurants as well as retail point of contact and customer service counters.

The Protective Barriers, Sneeze Guards and Sanitary Shields are available in custom configurations or three standard configurations, each with glazing that is ¼-inch thick acrylic.

Booth Guards SAN-C

Standard shield has black powder-coated steel feet with fastening holes for mounting.

Self-Standing Guard With Pass-Thru SAN-D

Sanitary shield with 17-inch opening for customer interaction.
Entirely made from acrylic and is easily assembled and disassembled.

Modular Guard With 16 Inch Wings SAN-A

Three-piece shield that can be configured for size and shape.
Features extruded aluminum framing with nylon connectors, stainless hinges and fasteners, and rubber feet.

In addition to our standard configurations, LloydPans manufacturing team can create custom sizes and configurations using a variety of materials. Because we manufacture our pans and equipment in the USA, we can turnaround custom barriers quickly and cost efficiently.

LloydPans

800-748-6251

For a full explanation on why Quick Ships are faster and more affordable click here.

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Increased efficiency for increased profitability with PizzaMaster ovens

Scott Wiener — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:26:00 +0000

You know the math: the more efficiently your shop runs, the more orders you can quickly move through, the more pies you can bake, the more profit you can bring in. When the team at PizzaMaster^® designed these amazing electric deck ovens, quality was the primary goal. But the goal was always to build an oven that would work for the people on the front lines of the pizza business. The goal was, and is, to help you get to that profit.

In recent posts, you’ve read about some of the features that give you exceptional versatility and increased capacity. This month we’re going to let you in on the secrets that give PizzaMaster electric deck ovens a real edge when it comes to efficiency. One feature is the large glass windows that allow you to see your pizzas baking, unlike in an oven with solid metal doors, so you won’t have to open the doors as often. Additionally, the ovens are built with superior insulation to maintain the desired cooking temperature. All of this helps the hearthstones to stay a more consistent temperature, meaning you don’t need as much recovery time between bakes.

PizzaMaster ovens have a turbo start feature that allows the oven to heat to the desired temperature quickly, saving you energy. The electric can be shut off at the end of a baking session resulting in further energy savings. Finally, features like pull out shelves make for easy prep and cleanup, saving you time and helping you run your kitchen more efficiently.

PizzaMaster ovens are engineered to help you find the efficiencies, both mechanical and electrical, that will help make you more profitable while delivering consistent, high quality results, even during peak times. Download our free ebook to learn more.

Brian Spangler, Pizzaiolo and owner of Apizza Scholls (Portland, OR), consistently one of the top-rated pizza restaurants in the country, enjoys the versatility of a PizzaMaster oven. In a recent interview, he said, “Buying the PizzaMaster oven was easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” Click here to watch the video.

If that’s not enough proof, we invite you to find out for yourself. Contact MPM Food Equipment Group, the Exclusive U.S. Distributor of PizzaMaster ovens, by email (info@mpmfeg.com) or phone (800-976-6762), or ask your food equipment dealer to contact us today to set up a free demo at one of our test kitchens, and you’ll see the exceptional versatility of the PizzaMaster in action. We have found that most proud PizzaMaster owners see a remarkable return on investment in short period of time. Let us walk through our CostWise calculator with you to give you a view of how quickly you could start seeing the payback on your own PizzaMaster oven. With PizzaMaster electric deck ovens, the proof is in the profit.

And be sure to check out our news channel for the latest news and exciting updates about PizzaMaster ovens!

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Drive Business in this Tough Economy

Scott Wiener — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:45:00 +0000

Get you FREE copy of “Sell More Slices”

Matt Plapp will be hosting a session at Pizza and Pasta Expo in October and in advance would like to help you. He wants restaurants to understand how to drive business in this tough economy so he’s mailing FREE copies of his book “Sell More Slices”

Simply email your name, company name & mailing address to support@mattplapp.com and ask for the free book and a free social media coaching session.

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What Makes Leer’s Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus Programs Stand Out?

Scott Wiener — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:08:00 +0000

Leer isn’t the only business to have a Quick Ship Program for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers. But that doesn’t mean our program is just like all the others. Our Quick Ship Walk-In Coolers and Freezers are high quality, affordable, and quick to get. Plus, they have extra features that most competitors can’t match.

The Perfect Mix of Speed, Affordability, and Flexibility

Quick Ship Walk-Ins are known for being fast and affordable. Our Quick Ship program marries our most efficient manufacturing process to the most common accessories. Leer delivers on these promises and adds extra benefits.

Speed – We offer two different Quick Ship options: our normal Quick Ship Walk-In Coolers and Freezers, which take 2-days to ship, and our Quick Ship Plus, which takes 10-days to ship. The Quick Ship offers you all of the speed and convenience, while our Quick Ship Plus offers additional customization while still getting your refrigerated unit to you fast.

Affordability – Because Quick Ship units are designed for optimal manufacturing efficiency and always in stock, we can keep the price lower than our custom units. Not only that but we’ll always steer you to the most affordable option so if you’re looking at custom units, but your need can be met by a Quick Ship unit, we’ll let you know.

Flexibility – Most Quick Ship programs offer a standard Walk-In Cooler and maybe a Freezer version but offer little in the way of customizing to meet your specific needs. We took our program up a notch by adding in additional features!

Customization  Our Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus programs include:

Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
Indoor and Outdoor Walk-Ins
Two Height Options
With or Without a Floor (Cooler Versions Only)
Remote or Drop-In Refrigeration (Optional)

We Offer Walk-In Quick Ship Features that Others Don’t

Here are just a few of our features, available in our Quick Ship or Quick Ship Plus program that aren’t normally available from other manufacturers:

Kick Plates / Diamond Tread
LED Lights
Strip Curtains
Trim
Coving
Membrane Roof Cap
and more!

We added these features to make sure that your refrigeration needs are met in the most economical and efficient way possible.

And of course, our Quick Ship Walk-Ins still contain the same high-quality manufacturing and all the features and benefits of the custom made-to-order Walk-Ins.

Take a look at our Product Literature Library to view the full range of specs.

We Never Compromise on Quality

Fast and affordable units are great but only if the products are also high quality. That’s why we extend top quality materials and manufacturing processes from our custom Walk-Ins to our Quick Ship Walk-Ins. Just because Quick Ships might be a lower priced option for you, doesn’t mean that you should have to compromise on quality.

Check out our Walk-In Overview Videos on our Video Library to see our quality standards that we also adhere to for our Quick Ships.

What’s the Difference Between Leer’s Quick Ship and Quick Ship Plus?

We Offer 2-Day Quick Ships and a 10-Day Quick Ship Plus. Both offer economic benefits and are faster to get than custom units but have a few differences between the two options.

Quick Ship: The most straight forward option with no additional fluff. They’re great for simple refrigeration needs.
Quick Ship Plus: Our Quick Ship Plus option is still significantly faster than a custom model, taking only10-days to ship but offers a range of features, flexibility, and customization options that you won’t find anywhere else.

Our Service

Our slogan is “we’re with you every degree of the way” and we mean that. From sales to customer service, we’re here to listen to you and design and deliver the highest quality products to you. Maybe you know exactly what you’re looking for or maybe you need a helping hand. Either way, our team is trained to help you get exactly what you need.

To help figure out if a Quick Ship is right for you, click here.

Also, did you know that we’re 100% employee-owned? That extra commitment to success means you have hundreds of business owners dedicated to making sure you’re happy.

Click here to contact us today to learn more about Leer Inc.’s Quick Ship Walk-In Coolers and Freezers.

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Pizza Packet: Clean, Safe & Hygienic Single Serve Parmesan Cheese and Spice Packets

Scott Wiener — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:47:00 +0000

Enjoyed by millions nationwide, Pizza Packet provides portion control pre packaged Spice and Parmesan packets. Made with only premium quality ingredients, Pizza Packet is the most convenient and most cost effective way to provide added value to your customers.

During these challenging times every penny counts, Pizza Packet saves you time and money and is a MUCH more hygienic and sanitary option over dirty shakers and even plastic cups and lids.

Pizza Packet products include Parmesan Cheese, Crushed red pepper, Garlic, Oregano and Italian Spice.

Pizza Packet also does custom blending and offers a private label option. Check out pizzapacket.com for all your packaging needs.

Follow Pizza Packet on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and news.

Pizza Spice Packet LLC

866-291-5455

info@pizzapacket.com

www.pizzapacket.com

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Long Pizza Pans Open Door for Menu Innovation

Scott Wiener — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:27:00 +0000

LloydPans’ newest product, the Long Pan, allows restaurant operators to launch new menu items for large parties, from Detroit style pizzas to nachos to desserts.

Ideally suited for mouth-watering Sicilian or Detroit style crust recipes, Long Pan Pizzas are meant to be shared with those whom you love. LloydPans designed these new pans to accommodate small and large gatherings around the table with three different pan lengths.

At 12″ long, they serve 1-2 people with four, 4 x 3 inch slices
At 18″ long, they serve 2-4 people with four, 4 x 4 1/5 inch slices
At 27″ long, they serve 4-8 people with eight, 4 x 3 3/8 inch slices

The Long Pan is a rectangular-shaped pizza pan that can measure up 108 square inches, with a standard size of 18x4x1.5 inches. This is a great solution for pizzerias and foodservice operations producing pan pizza, as it’s an exciting new presentation to customers. From birthday pizza parties to Super Bowl gatherings, this pan makes a pizza great for sharing.

But its use is not limited to pizzas. Nachos in a Long Pan are the perfect baking vessel and serving tray. For desserts, a Long Pan ensures every brownie is an edge piece, which is everyone’s favorite. You can even bake a cake in the Long Pan!

Each Long Pan is 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. They also feature:

Folded rim for added strength and safety in handling
Durable 14 gauge hard coat anodized aluminum
Permanent and metal utensil safe Pre-Seasoned Tuff-Kote® finish for easy de-panning and clean-up

LloydPans

800-748-6251