>> In The Current Issue 2007 JANUARY 2007 SHOW REPORT Equip'Hotel! The biennial Paris show spotlights 10 innovative new products in the Prix Apria Awards. FEATURE PRODUCTS Tracking the Cutting Edge Unique refrigerated drawers, upgraded "impingement" technology and UV for ventless hoods make it into our column on innovative technology now coming to market. SPECIAL REPORT Operators Face Growth Challenges Hampered by a slowing general economy, operators must rely on managing costs and delivering value to maintain positive growth this year. SPECIAL REPORT Perspectives 2007 With no natural disasters to recover from this year, operators say they'll focus on fine-tuning everything that gives them an edge. SPECIAL REPORT E&S Industry Growth to Ease Despite materials pricing, an ongoing sore spot, the E&S market should eke out positive growth for its fourth straight year. FEBRUARY 2007 SPECIAL REPORT FSTC Celebrates 20 Years In The 'Test' Lane In 1986, Pacific Gas & Electric green-lighted an equipment test program that changed the foodservice industry forever. SPECIAL REPORT Fryer Makers Crank Up R&D Keeping up with high-production, high-efficiency gas fryer advances is getting harder, thanks to the research and development efforts of the top fryer makers. SPECIAL REPORT Gas Fryer Gallery Turn here for six gas fryers all introduced or significantly updated in the last 24 months. SHORT REPORT Energy Star Expands Program The 2007 To-Do List for the EPA's Energy Star team includes qualifying two new equipment categories, researching a third, and updating specs for cold equipment and steamers. Tracking The Cutting Edge This month's hot new products include a unit to stop fats and grease from entering water lines and a new, unusual way to light alternative spaces. MARCH 2007 SPECIAL REPORT NRA Calls, Innovators Step Up Boasting smart technology, next-gen capabilities and some surprisingly simple solutions to everyday challenges, 17 products make Kitchen Innovations history. SPECIAL REPORT PREVIEW 2007 NRA readies to welcome 19 ground-breaking products to the 2007 Kitchen Innovations Pavilion. SPECIAL REPORT New-Think Products Meet FCSI Challenge Ten finalists run the Innovation Showcase gauntlet with creative new approaches to combi cooking, warewashing, icemaking and more. SPECIAL REPORT Editors' Picks: A Second Look A review of the equipment we saw on last year's trade show cicuit turns up 10 unique designs and efficient products you should also see, or see again. APRIL 2007 FEATURE PRODUCTS Tracking the Cutting Edge A roll-in blast chiller, smart combi-oven and panini grill make their debuts. SPECIAL REPORT Drawing the Line Time to upgrade your serving lines, or maybe add some new ones? Turn here for the mind-boggling array of options offered by today's serving line specials. SPECIAL REPORT Serving Line Gallery Six serving line makers show off their waves. SPECIAL REPORT Equipping La Madeleine A speed-cook oven, rotisserie oven and step-up range anchor the kitchen of this French bistro concept. SHOW REPORT NRA 2007: Where It's At Chicago's National Restaurant Association Show may be the biggest show in town next month, but the pre-show meetings will pack plenty of punch. MAY 2007 SHOW REPORT Internorga 2007 With three new halls dedicated to equipment, Germany's Internorga is rolling out products galore. SPECIAL REPORT Blenders Bulk Up Today's high-efficiency drink blenders can take on more volume with superior results every time. We review power, containers and the latest models. Blender Gallery UNIT DESIGN "Phat" Frenzy With a loyal customer following firmly in place, Fatburger stays on its game by implementing energy-efficient equipment and ventilation. Fatburger Equipment SHOW REPORT Your NRA Show Planner Turn here for details on the National Restaurant Association' big event this month. MAINTENANCE TIPS Steamer Care 101 Connectionless steamers may seem less labor-intensive than boiler-based models, but that doesn' mean your stores can allow maintance to slip. NEWS & DEPARTMENTS FROM THE FIELD Take Control Of Your Future While You Still Can Big Brother is looking in on you, but he's not looking out for you. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT A Full Life, Well-Lived Harrison Holman helped create this industry. We’ll miss him. JUNE 2007 SHORT REPORT Coffee, Fast Food Lead In Europe New McDonald' s initiatives and chain growth in Germany dominated the agenda of the Int'l. Foodservice Forum in March. SPECIAL REPORT Rack Up Savings The latest rack conveyor dish machines pump out more clean dishes using less water and energy than models of just a few years ago. SPECIAL REPORT Rack Conveyor Gallery Turn here for seven of the newest rack conveyors now on the market. SHOW REPORT Nonomms Equip For Conferences HACCP management, simplified equipment and kitchen renovations are some of the topics the noncommercial meetings will tackle this summer. Featured Products SHORT REPORT After The Burn Out Recycling your spent fluorescent lamps can be easier, cheaper and more efficient than you realized. TRACKING THE CUTTING EDGE A new way to reuse waste heat, a fryer with continuous filtration and a talking menu (literally) round out this month's column. NEWS & DEPARTMENTS FROM THE FIELD 'Green' Light Won't Get Any Greener Since 1957, U.S. population has grown by 77%; world population by 227%. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT Why We Went Back To China Want to know how much influence China has on chain development? Talk to McDonald's or Yum! Brands. JULY 2007 SHORT REPORT Figuring The Value Of Equipment Why equipment placement and proper operation amount to a value proposition. SPECIAL REPORT Power Play Failed deregulation efforts, hurricane-ravaged infrastructures and increasing energy demand leave you one choice: switch to an energy-managed business model. Read how some chains are doing it, and how utilities are lending a hand. MAINTENANCE TIPS Cool Running If you've got equipment sporting condenser coils—and who doesn't?—read on for tips to keep up with basic maintenance. TOOLS OF THE TRADE Kitchen Innovations Products If you've got equipment sporting condenser coils—and who doesn't?—read on for tips to keep up with basic maintenance. FROM THE FIELD Time To Install 'Chief Energy Officers' Despite huge gains in efficiency, Americans use 38% more energy per person than they did 50 years ago. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT Put These Dates In Your Calendar We've got two forecast meetings and a MUFES technical symposium coming soon. AUGUST 2007 SPECIAL REPORT The Cold, Hard Facts Today's ice machine makers take water- and energy efficiency to the next level, tweaking the four Cs: construction, components, cycles and controls. SPECIAL REPORT Ice Machine Gallery Seven of the newest, most efficient ice machines line up for your perusal. UNIT DESIGN Enter Abuelo's A quick-service kitchen and mentality provide ay caramba! speed at the full-service Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy. TOOLS OF THE TRADE Equipping Abuelo's An impingement-style conveyor oven, high-efficiency convection oven and wood-fired grill keep the Abuelo's menu cranking. SHORT REPORT Spotlight: Handling Trans Fat-Free Oils While the switch to trans fat-free oils isn't that complicated, there are some things to know about how to handle the new products. FROM THE FIELD Help Energy Star Help Foodservice In real terms, Energy Star has lost 40% of its budget since 2004. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT The Power And Reach Of Foodservice Feeding people is a sacred and honorable thing to do. SEPTEMBER 2007 SPECIAL REPORT The New World Of Combis More options and easier-to-use models make it simpler to navigate your menu with a combination oven steamer. SPECIAL REPORT Combi Oven Gallery We line up 12 of the most advanced combination oven steamers on the market now, and bring you technical details. MAINTENANCE TIPS The Way To Better Ice Suffering from cloudy or smelly cubes? When your ice tells you something's not right, these tips will get your ice machine back on track. NEWS & DEPARTMENTS Tracking The Cutting Edge A water-saving high-volume warewasher; a half-manual, half-automatic drive-through window; a defrost detector for your refrigerators; and an energy-efficient steamer make it into our feature products column this month. FROM THE FIELD When Good Materials Prices Go Bad Prices will come down by the end of 2008, but not the way you d hope. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT What Big Operators Want Help assessing lifecycle costs, alternatives to pricey stainless and aluminum, and consistent after-sale service top the list. OCTOBER 2007 FEATURED PRODUCTS Tracking The Cutting Edge A new conveyor oven, an ozone-enhanced water dispenser and a flatware-wrapping machine join the ranks of innova-tive products now coming to market. SPECIAL REPORT Grade Expectations: Life After 304 Cost of 304 stainless got you down? Here's a guide to reli-able alternatives you can choose now when spec'ing your kitchen equipment. SPECIAL REPORT It's A Smallwares World Jazzy cutting boards, a quick-stop scale and a foamed milk dispenser light up the field of Smallwares winners. SPECIAL REPORT The Tabletop Challenge Functionality and good looks win the judges' hearts during this year's Tabletop competition. SHORT REPORT The Paths To Better Service Looking for the secret to better equipment service? Think of service agents as partners invested in your success. NEWS & DEPARTMENTS FROM THE FIELD Measuring The Speed Of Change It used to be that equipment improved slowly, and in ways hard to measure. Now it clearly improves every year. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT Watching NAFEM Evolve NAFEM is moving more than show dates going forward. NOVEMBER 2007 SHORT REPORT Keeping Up With Drive-Through Technology New menu boards, payment solutions and communication systems are emerging at a fast and furious pace. Are you and your unit managers ready to embrace them? SPECIAL REPORT The Essence Of Speed Whether you're looking at traditional microwave ovens or combi versions that add other cooking components, today's microwave technology makes short work of many cooking applications. SPECIAL REPORT Microwave Technology Gallery Turn here for a look at eight of the newest microwave and combination microwave ovens. UNIT DESIGN High Steaks A new prototype for Montana Mike's is taking this mountain-lodge steakhouse to higher ground and increased revenues. Equipping Montana Mike's Eight key products—including a charbroiler—keep the Montana Mike's kitchen humming. NEWS & DEPARTMENTS FROM THE FIELD Testing Your Own Training Program Define tasks, prescribe training methods, certify profi-ciency and document thoroughly. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT The Challenges Of 2008 And Beyond The long-term prospects for foodservice remain bright. DECEMBER 2007 FEATURES SHOW REPORT A Guide To Global Shows Go anywhere in the world and you'll find a foodservice exhibition. Go to these particular exhibitions and you'll find the best in international equipment development and technology. FEATURED PRODUCTS Tracking The Cutting Edge Technologies from Canada, Denmark, England and Japan are spotlighted in this month's feature product gallery. NEWS & DEPARTMENTS FROM THE FIELD Water, Droughts & Kitchen Equipment Start putting all the drought reports together, and the picture demands urgent attention. PUBLISHER'S VIEWPOINT The Worldwide Outlook For 2008 Another year of real growth in nearly every single major market       Evaluation/Story Index By Year 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 By Product Category Air Curtains Antimicrobials Beer Dispensers Beverage Dispensers Blast Chillers Blenders Boilerless Combi Ovens Booster Heaters Braising Pans Broilers Chafers Charbroilers Coffee Brewers Cold Prep Tables Combination Ovens Condiment Dispensers Connectionless Steamers Convection Microwaves Convection Ovens Cook-Chill Production Systems Countertop Conveyor Ovens Disposers Drawer Warmers Economic Forecasts Editor's Picks Energy   Espresso Machines Fabrication FCSI Awards Filtering Systems Fire Suppression Systems Frozen Beverage Machines Fryers Gas Connectors Grease Filters Green Buildings Griddles Handwashing Systems Heated Carts High-Speed Ovens Holding Bins Hot Cabinets Hot Holding/Transport Equipment HVAC Systems Ice Machines Induction Infrared Monitoring Juice Extractors Kiosks Kitchen/Unit Designs Labels Lifecycle Costing Lighting Lightwave Ovens Mixers Multibranding NAFEM Data Protocol NRA Kitchen Innovation Awards Oil Filtration Operator Perspectives Panini Grills Pans Pasta Cookers Patio Heaters POS Systems Pot Washers Preparation Tables Pre-Rinse Spray Nozzles Range Tops Reach-in Refrigeration Remote System Lines Rotisseries Scales Serving Lines Shelving Show Reports Slicers Smallwares & Tabletop Contest Soft Serve Machines Steam Equipment Sushi Equipment Temperature Monitoring Systems Throughput Capacity Toasters Tracking The Cutting Edge Training Veggie Prep Machines Ventilation Ventless Hoods Walk-In Refrigeration Warewashers Waste Disposers Waste Pulpers Waste Shortening Waste Water Water Filtration Wood-Fired Ovens

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