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Technology & Equipment

The latest news and trends in foodservice technology and equipment.
Technology & Equipment

Employee Safety Tools

The proactive approach. Enforcing proper food safety procedures is crucial to the well-being of your customers; however, keeping employees safe in the workplace is equally essential....

Technology & Equipment

The Proactive Approach

Enforcing proper food safety procedures is crucial to the wellbeing of your customers; however, keeping employees safe in the workplace is equally essential. A variety of new products ...

Technology & Equipment

Coffee Machines: The Latest Perks

Feb. 06, 2008

The Starbucks revolution has permanently changed the face of coffee consumption. Coffee drinkers expect high-quality brews everywhere they go, and restaurants have taken this as a cue to improve...

Technology & Equipment

Fryers: Questions & Answers

Jan. 06, 2008

A fryer represents a major investment for any foodservice operation. But with the huge variety of sizes, features and options available, choosing the right one can be daunting. Here are the ques...

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New Products: Keeping Up While Gearing Up

Dec. 06, 2007

Looking at the most recent crop of new products, one thing seems clear: Equipment companies are listening more closely to the needs of operators. It’s no longer just about adding bel...

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Offsite Gear: Traveling Gear

Nov. 06, 2007

Whether it’s simply moving lunch to an outdoor location or offering a full off-premises banquet and catering service, there’s money to be made offsite. But preparing and holding food often requi...

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What's Hot: Holding Equipment

Oct. 06, 2007

Unless it’s cooked to order, mass-produced hot food often has a not-so-hot image: that of the bland, dried out, overcooked, unappealing steam-table selections found on many cafeteria lines. ...

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Knives: Get a Handle on Things

Sep. 06, 2007

Ask a hundred chefs to name their favorite knife and you’re likely to get a hundred different answers. Chefs become passionate about knives because there’s no kitchen tool that’s more important ...

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Talking Trash: Waste Reduction Systems

Aug. 06, 2007

The recent spike in gasoline prices not only affects the cost of restaurant deliveries—it also impacts the price of what is taken away. Trash collecting is usually charged on a volume or weight ...

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Customer Paging Systems Evolve

Jul. 12, 2007

Customer paging systems have moved far beyond the days of the microphone and public address system. Today’s equipment combine sophisticated paging capabilities with increased opportunities for p...