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We Bring It!

HOOD SYSTEMS‑FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment....................................

800‑373‑9714 HOT DOGS Authentic Brands...............................................708‑749‑5430 Crawford Sausage.............................................773‑277‑3095 Eisenberg‑Kelly Corned Beef............................773‑588‑2882 Red Hot Chicago...............................................800‑249‑5226 Vienna Beef.......................................................773‑278‑7800 HUMAN RESOURCES ADP...................................................................847‑507‑4210 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods.................... Page 19......847‑364‑1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman......................................847‑232‑4474

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ICE CREAM‑YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago..........................................800‑933‑2500 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24.................................................847‑987‑9738 Major Appliance Service....................................708‑447‑4100 ICE MACHINES‑SALES‑RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service......................................312‑733‑3900 ICE SCULPTURES Artbelowzero.net...............................................847‑746‑3673 ICE‑MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical..........................847‑381‑0448 INSURANCE Cacciatore Insurance ...........Inside front cover......312‑259‑8200 Society Insurance..............................................888‑576‑2438 Caro Insurance Services...................................708‑745‑5031 Concklin Insurance Agency...............................630‑268‑1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services....................888‑366‑3467 The Horton Group.............................................312‑989‑1410 INSURANCE SERVICES Gallagher...........................................................630‑285‑3686 INSURANCE‑INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ...........Inside front cover......312‑259‑8200 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates............................................847‑920‑1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News..........................................847‑699‑3300 INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS BevSpot.............................................................617‑658‑3123

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ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods.............................. Page 67......847‑228‑7070 Grecian Delight Foods.................... Page 19......847‑364‑1010 Authentic Brands...............................................708‑749‑5430 Red Hot Chicago...............................................800‑249‑5226 Serrelli’s Foods................................................ 877‑385‑BEEF ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons......................... Page 05......630‑873‑3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Anichini Brothers............................ Page 49......312‑644‑8004 Devanco Foods.............................. Page 67......847‑228‑7070

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JANITOR‑SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co..............................................708‑233‑0808 JAPANESE‑FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA..................... Page 07......630‑954‑1244 JUICERS‑FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151

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Our three decades of industry experience give us the expertise to understand your objectives and the strategies and tactics for realizing them. Throughout the process of launching a new product as well as in the manufacture and marketing of existing products, we: n Develop concepts, review trade materials, protect technology, select trademarks, satisfy food safety and labeling standards, and more, during new product launches.

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We offer the flexibility to be a turnkey source for the service you need o n Franchise terminations n Insurance, banking and finance n Landlord/tenant disputes n Ensure that all social media activities comply with law

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n Ensure that all advertising, including use of social media, complies with legal requirements. n Assist with employee issues, including confidentiality/ noncompete agreements, and legal claims. n Develop policies, training programs, and procedures that quickly and efficiently enable you achieve regulatory compliance.

n Draft and negotiate contracts including distribution and brokerage contracts, manufacturing (private label) agreements, and more.

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KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL Alarm Detection Systems, Inc...........................630‑844‑5318 KITCHEN FLOOR & WALL CLEANING Enviro‑Master Chicago North............................847‑305‑2990 KITCHEN VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEMS QSR Automations..............................................312‑982‑4099 KITCHEN‑EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.......... Page 35......800‑325‑8476 Olympia Maintenance..................... Page 73......708‑344‑0344

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LAW FIRMS Lavelle Law.......................................................847‑705‑7555 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile.........................................773‑254‑6100 Mickey’s Linen...................................................773‑545‑7211 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits..........................708‑687‑9870 LIQUOR‑WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors................................................773‑378‑3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions.... Page 53......888‑491‑1641

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We Hire The Best Technicians!

We have your equipment DNA! When your food equipment needs attention just keep calm and call, email or scan to get quick, efficient repairs.

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MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing................................................708‑544‑4500 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Vicki Righeimer & Associates............................847‑899‑8146 MARKETING‑SERVICES Illinois Royalty...................................................630‑487‑1485 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151 MEAT‑ORGANIC‑NATURAL‑ABF Fox Deluxe Stap............................. Page 08......847‑520‑8300 MEAT‑SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats.........................................

800‑382‑2266 MEAT‑WHOLESALE Anichini Brothers............................ Page 49......312‑644‑8004 Devanco Foods.............................. Page 67......847‑228‑7070 Fox Deluxe Stap............................. Page 08......847‑520‑8300 International Meat Company.......... Page 71......773‑622‑1400 Chef’s Quality Meats.........................................708‑333‑0880 Grant Park Packing...........................................312‑421‑4096 New S B L Inc....................................................773‑376‑8280 MEATBALLS Authentic Brands...............................................708‑749‑5430 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service...................................847‑322‑9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Grecian Delight Foods.................... Page 19......847‑364‑1010 Olympia Food Industries...................................847‑349‑9358

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Home of the Sausage That Made Chicago Pizza Famous Since 1925 n Gluten Free, Minimally Processed, Minimal Shrinkage n Made with Natural Ingredients n Contains No Preservatives, MSG, or Fillers

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Family owned and operated since 1925, Anichini Brothers prides itself on the sale of quality products, superior customer service and long-standing relationships with our customers.

We offer a variety of wholesale food products and pizza supplies.

Call Now For A Free Sample and Our Complete Product list

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TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!

MENU PRINTING Ontime Envelopes and Printing.........................630‑205‑6667 MENUS On Time Printing................................................708‑544‑4500 MENUS‑CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing...............................................708‑824‑0058 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing........Inside back cover......773‑457‑1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago..........................................800‑933‑2500 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery................................... Page 04......773‑631‑6897

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NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS Greenridge Farms.............................................847‑434‑1803

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OILS & FATS‑COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500 OILS & SHORTENING Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils.... Page 11......708‑945‑9150 Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500

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KALUZNY

BROS., INC. Serving the Food Industry since 1946

Fryer Grease Pick Up & Recycling Top Prices Paid

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Chicagoland’s Premier Grease Recycler For over 70 years For that “Personal Touch” Call Today & Speak to a Live Person, Not a Machine.

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OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods............................................. 800‑SOS‑AUCY OILS‑COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500 ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM Munch Ado........................................................312‑694‑5942 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods............................................. 800‑SOS‑AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap............................. Page 08......847‑520‑8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical..........................847‑381‑0448 OVENS‑SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens...........................................847‑635‑0172 MGM Industries.................................................847‑814‑7715

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PACKAGING SPECIALISTS Wertheimer Box.................................................312‑829‑4545 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman......................................847‑232‑4474 PANCAKE‑BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc....................................................773‑638‑5310 PAPER‑PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co..............................................708‑233‑0808

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Distribution & Processing • Retail Co-Packing and Distribution • Full-Service Cutting and Processing • Servicing: Chains, Wholesale & Distributors • Beef, Pork, Chicken, Lamb & Veal • 65k SqFt Facility, 10k SqFt Processing Room • 5 Temp Zone Cold Storage

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PARTY‑FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co..............................................708‑233‑0808 PASTA‑FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution.............................................708‑695‑9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta..........................773‑745‑5888 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee...................................... Page 39......847‑828‑4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings................. Page 65......630‑833‑5700 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151 PAYROLL SERVICES AB CPA Inc........................................................708‑430‑3232 ADP...................................................................847‑507‑4210 PEST CONTROL Platinum Pest Solutions....................................708‑206‑2847 Rose Pest Solutions.................................... 1 800 GOT PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services............................................800‑332‑7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef.......................................................773‑278‑7800 PITA BREAD Grecian Delight Foods.................... Page 19......847‑364‑1010 Olympia Food Industries...................................847‑349‑9358 PIZZA CRUST MIX Via Pizzeria 1 2 3..............................................847‑727‑6200 PIZZA SAUCE SEASONINGS Via Pizzeria 1 2 3..............................................847‑727‑6200 PIZZA SUPPLIES Russo Pizza Supplies........................................708‑385‑0500 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers............................ Page 49......312‑644‑8004

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It’s Not Just A Truck, It’s Your Image!

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No wonder Mitsubishi Fuso trucks are the right choice for your business.

They keep on rolling, day after day—on narrow streets and in high-traffic areas and other tight spots that put a premium on reliable operation and agile maneuverability.

See us today for all the details on a real business success.

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(708) 352-5551 www.dandstruckcenter.com Short Term and Long Term Refrigerated Truck Rentals Available!

Call Michele Royals today for a free quote

The Chicagoland Food Industry’s #1 Choice For Trucks

PLANT‑BASED FOODS,VEGAN, Phoenix Bean....................................................773‑784‑2503 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The...........................................773‑478‑3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS........................847‑675‑6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Alpha POS Systems....................... Page 87......630‑690‑2870 Jeff Bruce (HPS)...............................................773‑398‑1013 Retail Control Solutions.....................................630‑521‑9900 Schmaus Cash Register & POS........................847‑675‑6066 PORK PRODUCTS Peer Foods........................................................773‑927‑1440 POULTRY‑FRESH New S B L Inc....................................................773‑376‑8280 POULTRY‑WHOLESALE & PROCESSORS Fox Deluxe Stap............................. Page 08......847‑520‑8300 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance..................... Page 73......708‑344‑0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing................................................708‑544‑4500 PRINTING‑CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing...............................................708‑824‑0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons......................... Page 05......630‑873‑3208 Milano Baking Company.................................800‑495‑BUNS T F Processors..................................................847‑709‑2600 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Premier Produce...............................................847‑678‑0780 PRODUCE‑WHOLESALE US Foods..........................................................630‑595‑1200

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Walk-In Coolers And Freezers

We specialize in walk-in coolers, freezers and the equipment that goes with, from the smallest walk-ins to the largets warehouse coolers any size, shape or application.

n Thermopane Glass Doors n Shelving n Gravity Flow Racks n Outdoor Refrigerated Buildings n Floors & Walls Resurfaced n Strip Curtain Doors n Replacement Walk-in Doors n Electric Sliding Doors n 24 Hour Service n-40° Degrees Blast Freezers n Lab Rooms n Electrical installation n Design Sa|es/Installation/Service n Insulated Concrete Freezer Floors n Refrigeration Installation n All Under One Roof

Custom Cooler & Freezer Corporation DOING ONE THING WELL SINCE I974 808 Stewart St., Batavia, IL 60510-2844

(630) 879-3131

Free Estimates • 2 Week Delivery On Many Sizes We Expand And Move Walk-ins

PUBLIC RELATIONS‑MARKETING SERVICES IMR Chicago................................... Page 77......312‑878‑1222 PUBLISHING Food Industry News..........................................847‑699‑3300

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RE‑UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth...................................................773‑378‑8400 REAL ESTATE‑BUY & SELL Stan Rivas/Flex Properties................................312‑685‑8585 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.......................................800‑535‑2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIP SERVICE & REPAIR CSI ‑ Coker Service Inc.................. Page 47......888‑908‑5600 Mechanical 24................................ Page 59......847‑987‑9738 Mackay Heating & Mechanical..........................847‑381‑0448 Service Refrigeration.........................................773‑775‑4777 REFRIGERATION EQUIP‑SERVICE & REPAIR General Parts Group.........................................630‑595‑3300 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR Kool Technologies.......................... Page 75......630‑483‑2256 General Parts Group.........................................630‑595‑3300 REFRIGERATION‑EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer............... Page 57......630‑879‑3131 REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION Walter Daniels Construction..............................773‑775‑0170 RESTAURANT EQUIP MANUFACTURERS Sammic Corp.................................. Page 41......224‑307‑2232

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THE RIGHT SERVICE THE RIGHT PRICE EVERY TIME, ON TIME

n Commercial and Industrial Food Industry Specialists n HVAC n Refrigeration n Ice Machines

Serving Chicagoland and the Northwest Suburbs

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Ask How to Save Up To 20% On Your Equipment Maintenance And Repairs

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n Proactive Maintenance: Cleaning, Sanitizing included n All Sizes of Machines n 24/7 Emergency Ice Replacement Included n Efficient! Saves Water and Energy n Aggressive, Low Monthly Plans

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Losurdo Inc..................................... Page 85......630‑833‑4650 FSI/Foodservice Solutions................................847‑719‑6088 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer............... Page 57......630‑879‑3131 Olympic Store Fixtures................... Page 79......773‑585‑3755 TriMark Marlinn Equip & Supplies.. Page 37......708‑496‑1700 Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151 Ramar Supply Co..............................................708‑233‑0808 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI ‑ Coker Service Inc.................. Page 47......888‑908‑5600 Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151 Cobblestone Ovens...........................................847‑635‑0172 General Parts Group.........................................630‑595‑3300 MGM Industries.................................................847‑814‑7715 Mackay Heating & Mechanical..........................847‑381‑0448 Major Appliance Service....................................708‑447‑4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT‑NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip.....................800‑210‑5895 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives........................ 708‑361‑1150 Kudan Group Inc...............................................312‑575‑0480 Marcus Cook‑Baum Realty Group.................... 312‑275‑3112 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker............................708‑562‑9328 Pontarelli & Company........................................847‑778‑3571 RESTAURANT‑DESIGNERS Losurdo Inc..................................... Page 85......630‑833‑4650 A D E Foodservice Equipment.......................... 630‑628‑0811 Sarfatty Associates............................................847‑920‑1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant.......................................312‑243‑1740

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Make The Right Choice With Your Gaming Machines

Proudly providing high levels of attention and customer service while offering you the newest equipment in the video gaming industry.

We won’t rest until you are satisfied.

Let us help you attract new customers, generate new profits and strengthen the value of your business. We will help you to get licensed and walk you through the process.

And if you are considering opening a new gaming lounge or food/beverage business, we can assist you in finding the perfect high-traffic location ideally suited to your needs and budget.

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RESTROOM & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Enviro‑Master Chicago North............................847‑305‑2990 RESTROOM CLEANING & SANITIZING Enviro‑Master Chicago North............................847‑305‑2990 ROOFS‑SALES‑REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Roofing..............................708‑387‑9784

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SALAD‑DRESSINGS Authentic Brands...............................................708‑749‑5430 Ken’s Foods......................................................800‑633‑5800 SALAD‑DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500 Tec Foods Inc....................................................773‑638‑5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association...........................312‑787‑4000 SANITATION CLASSES Santa Lucia Food Safety Training.....................773‑502‑5262 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct.................................................630‑918‑3000 SAUSAGE Anichini Brothers............................ Page 49......312‑644‑8004 Crawford Sausage.............................................773‑277‑3095 Red Hot Chicago...............................................800‑249‑5226 Vienna Beef.......................................................773‑278‑7800 SAUSAGE MANUFACTURER Grant Park Packing...........................................312‑421‑4096

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Providing The Food Industry With Personalized, Essential Financial Services For 30 Years!

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

n Accounting Services n SBA, Loan and Financing Help n Bookkeeping Services n Quickbooks™ Consulting n Tax Planning and Preparation Chicagoland’s Food Business Specialists

For a free consultation, call George Parhas today,

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SAUSAGE PRODUCTS Alef Sausage.....................................................847‑968‑2533 SCALES Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151 SCALES‑SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company..................................773‑847‑1820 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride.............................................800‑543‑2110 SEATING Waco Manufacturing.........................................312‑733‑0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating................................................630‑985‑7797 SEWER(MAINT)‑RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental...................... Page BC.....888‑551‑1998 SHIPPING‑REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions.... Page 53......888‑491‑1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils............... Page 29......773‑265‑6500 SIGNAGE‑INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics......................... Page 06......888‑774‑6270 SILVERWARE & DINNERWARE Vicki Righeimer & Associates............................847‑899‑8146 SLICERS‑SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151 SLOT MACHINES Illinois Gaming Systems....................................312‑544‑9856 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Munch Ado........................................................312‑694‑5942 SOUPS Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef).....................773‑278‑7800 Vienna Beef.......................................................773‑278‑7800

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THATCHER OAKS AWNINGS Serving Chicagoland Restaurants with Custom Awnings, Windscreens, and Patio Fencing Since 1984.

630-833-5700 www.thatcheroaks.com

SOUS‑VIDE COOKERS Sammic Corp.................................. Page 41......224‑307‑2232 SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTOR Artisan Specialty Foods.....................................708‑762‑5238 STAFFING‑SERVICES Atlas Employment Services...............................847‑671‑1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance..................... Page 73......708‑344‑0344 SUPERMARKET & DELI EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist..............................815‑712‑7707 SUPERMARKET‑ EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest..................................................800‑921‑9151

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TABLE TOP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EmberGlo‑A Division of Midco Int’l......Page 17........ 773‑604‑8700 TABLES‑ALL TYPES Chicago Booth...................................................773‑378‑8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com.............................773‑599‑6200 Waco Manufacturing.........................................312‑733‑0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products................................773‑622‑3777 TEA‑GREEN Dewdrop Tea.....................................................630‑335‑7806 TEMPORARY STAFFING Atlas Employment Services...............................847‑671‑1557

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We offer six different brands incuding Halal. Each recipe is made with a unique taste, texture and flavor profile.

Cones • Cooked & Sliced • IQF Strips

• Cones • Cooked & Sliced

• 2-1# - 12 pcs. per box • 3-1# - 18 pcs. per box

• Cut 6” - Mild • Rope - Hot or Mild • Pre-Cooked (4-1# & 5-1# Mild)

• 3-1# 18 pcs. per box

Devanco Label, All Natural, Oven Roasted Italian Beef.

All are available cooked and sliced with Gravy or cooked whole with or without Gravy.

TEXT MESSAGING PROGRAMS Illinois Royalty...................................................630‑487‑1485 TOFU AND BEAN SPROUTS Phoenix Bean....................................................773‑784‑2503 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods............................................. 800‑SOS‑AUCY TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News..........................................847‑699‑3300 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics......................... Page 06......888‑774‑6270 TRUCK‑BODIES Morgan Corporation....................... Page 69......608‑436‑4177 TRUCK‑REFRIGERATED DCI Central..................................... Page 03......800‑468‑7478 TRUCK‑SALES & SERVICE DCI Central..................................... Page 03......800‑468‑7478 TRUCK‑SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center........................ Page 55......708‑352‑5551

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Each month, Food Industry News features chefs and food professionals in our profiles. Have someone worthy of being featured like the star they are? Fill out the CHEF PROFILE at:. www.foodindustrynews.com

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VENTILATING‑SYTEMS CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.......... Page 35......800‑325‑8476 Olympia Maintenance..................... Page 73......708‑344‑0344 VIDEO GAMING Awesome Hand Gaming................ Page 02......847‑704‑7612 VIDEO GAMING KIOSKS Tri City Supply Jackpot Gaming........................708‑689‑9900 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Gaming Systems....................................312‑544‑9856

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WALK IN COOLER‑ MOBILE‑ RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.......................................800‑535‑2445 WALK IN COOLERS‑SALES & SERVICE Service Refrigeration.........................................773‑775‑4777 WALK‑IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mechanical 24................................ Page 59......847‑987‑9738 Mackay Heating & Mechanical..........................847‑381‑0448 WALK‑IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer............... Page 57......630‑879‑3131 MGM Industries.................................................847‑814‑7715 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com...........................................847‑699‑0300 Munch Ado........................................................312‑694‑5942

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WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES Stick Out Social.................................................312‑655‑9999 WEDDING CAKES Ideal Bakery................................... Page 04......773‑631‑6897 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication........................630‑930‑9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago..........................................800‑933‑2500 WILD GAME Fox Deluxe Stap............................. Page 08......847‑520‑8300 WIND SCREENS Thatcher Oaks Awnings................. Page 65......630‑833‑5700 WINE & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits..........................708‑687‑9870 WOOD FLOOR REFINSH & INSTALLATION Mike’s Hardwood Flooring.................................773‑640‑7488

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Stay on top of new openings, units changing hands and new sales opportunities with this monthly 8 page report.

Also contains lists of new incorporations, market activity, insider information and more.

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Food Business Legal Checklist

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efore you start a food-related business, whether manufacturing, distributing, or serving, there are a number of legal considerations. Some apply to any business, and some are unique to the world of food. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but is a starting point.

Food Manufacturing or Processing n Could your business be considered a “Cottage Food Operation” (sales at farmers markets only, max $25,000 / yr)? n Could your business be considered a “Home Kitchen Operation” (bakery products only, requires local ordinance, max $1000/mo ) n Do you know the state and local food safety sanitation requirements? 410 ILCS 625 n Do you know federal labeling requirements, including standards of identity and nutrition labeling rules? n If you are using another company to package your products, do you have a contract? n Do you have the ability to operate from your home? n Have you a contract with a commercial kitchen if one will be used to manufacture your product? n Do you have an arrangement with an analytical lab to determine accurate processing for your product?

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We are proud to be the exclusive North and Central Illinois and Northwest Indiana distributor for Stoelting, the leader in frozen dessert and beverage equipment.

We sell and support all dealers throughout our region. For the name of a dealer near you call today or visit our Stoelting showroom: 714 Bonded Parkway, Streamwood, IL.

FROZEN DESSERT AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

630-483-2256

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Courtesy of DCI, Delivery Concepts Inc. 1. Temperature Matters. When transporting food, it’s essential to keep the temperature of your product constant and outside of the bacteria growth range. Bacteria is actively growing on food anytime its temperature is inside of the range of 41° to 145°.

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5. Deliver Safely. Restaurants and distributors should be moving product at their intended temperatures. Hot food should be kept hot until service, cold food must stay refrigerated, and frozen items can’t be thawed out during transit. All of these pose risk to the consumer and threaten your success. Temperature controlled delivery vehicles are the ideal option to ensure safe transport, but coolers or Cambro containers suffice as the bare minimum.

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7 Critical Food Safety Points 1. Know the “Danger Zone” (40 °F - 140 °F) Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter) to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the “Danger Zone.” Never leave food out of refrigeration over 2 hours. If the temperature is above 90 °F, food should not be left out more than 1 hour.

2. Keep hot food hot—at or above 140 °F. Place cooked food in chafing dishes, preheated steam tables, warming trays, and/or slow cookers.

3. Keep cold food cold—at or below 40 °F. Place food in containers on ice.

4. Cooking: Raw meat and poultry should always be cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature.

When roasting meat and poultry, use an oven temperature no lower than 325 °F. 5. If you aren’t going to serve hot food right away, it’s important to keep it at 140 °F or above.

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