Eight publicly reporting foodservice equipment and supplies companies saw combined revenues rise only 1.3% in the second quarter 2016 versus the same period in 2015. But divestitures and soft retail and foodservice chain sales at two of the companies mask strong gains from the remaining six companies. The numbers are compiled exclusively for FER Fortnightly…
Filippo Berti has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer for the Ali Group, succeeding his father and the founder of the multinational corporation, Luciano Berti. He now has responsibility for all of the Group’s 77 operating companies worldwide. Luciano Berti will continue in his role as Chairman of the Ali Group and remain actively…
High Efficiency Pre-Rinse Spray Valves (PRSV) save water, but until now you sacrificed cleaning performance for water conservation…not anymore! The PowerPulse PRSV from Encore Premium Plumbing Products is a patent-pending design, which uses pulsating jets of water to power-off dried and baked-on food in only 12 seconds (Fisher-Nickel test). The PowerPulse PRSV with 1.05-gpm flow…
Accurex‘s new self-cleaning Auto Scrubber Hood System cleans both sides of the filters in place along with the inside of the exhaust plenum. This eliminates the need for daily removal and cleaning, dramatically reducing operating costs and increasing worker safety. The drastic reduction of grease build-up on the filters, ductwork and fans decreases fire potential…
The CT Express oven does more with less. It may be compact, but it’s a full combi oven that steams, poaches, braises, roasts, bakes, sears and broils. This oven fits your space, and your budget, too. Whether it’s on the main production cook line or doing double duty as a finishing oven, the CT Express…
American Metalcraft is blossoming with new foodservice presentation ideas! And, like so many American Metalcraft presentation pieces, these Melamine Terra Cotta Pots are truly original. Cleverly designed like little garden pots, these serving pieces offer fresh, creative ways to add fun to catered events and buffets. They are ideal for garden parties, showers, weddings and…
Bar Maid Corporation, known for its electric glass washers and bar supplies, has introduced the GP-100 Commercial Glass Polisher, an essential appliance for achieving sparkling, crystal clear glassware…fast. The Commercial Glass Polisher utilizes a warm air blower and soft microfiber polishing heads to simultaneously dry and polish all styles and sizes of glassware inside and…
Champion introduces vent-free heat recovery for rack machines with the 2016 KI Award-winning Vent Free Rack Conveyor Dishmachine. This rack conveyor is designed to capture 100% of the operating exhaust heat and vapor, converting it into useable energy to heat the wash water and fresh rinse water. This energy conversion saves as much at 10kW…
The Titan Series Max-Cut—the only all-in-one stainless dicer, wedger, corer and French fry cutter—replaces all those other products that leave you wanting more! The Titan Series Max-Cut can dice, wedge, core and cut fries in 1/4-, 3/8- or 1/2-in. sizes. It can cut 6- or 8-section wedges of potatoes, tomatoes, lemons, limes etc. as well…
The amazing BKON Craft Brewer with patented RAIN infusion technology creates unmatched beverage quality. Craft beverages are no longer just a trend in cafés; they’re a big revenue driver on menus in foodservice operations and beverage programs across the country. From loose-leaf teas to infused water, and from third-wave coffee to craft cocktails, the BKON…