Convenience Retailer Show Daily • October 8, 2021

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Darrell Lea Now 100% Palm Oil Free

Darrell Lea announces it is now 100% palm oil free. The iconic company is the first major licorice brand in the U.S. to achieve this significant milestone.

Darrell Lea has been listening to its customers and knows that more ethically sourced ingredients matter, and the company couldn’t agree more. Removing palm oil is just one of the many steps Darrell Lea is taking to create candy that is better for customers, consumers and the environment.

After extensive testing, Darrell Lea landed on sunflower oil as a preferred replacement. It is the best choice from an environmental, health-related and manufacturing perspective.

Tim Stanford, global marketing director, said, “The mammoth task has taken the business two years to complete, with more than 200 individual ingredients reviewed and 100 products changed in the process.”

All products departing Australia from September 2020 onward will be 100% palm oil free.

Darrell Lea will also redesign packaging with a stand-out new Palm Oil Free logo and clear ingredient listing.

For more information, visit booth #2812 or go to www.dlmakesitbetter.com.au.

BOOTH #2812 Royal Range Fryer Filter Systems: Engineered for Excellence

Built-in oil filtration systems in the Royal fryer line are a game changer for restaurant operators. No more struggling with time-consuming, dangerous manual filtration, or the hassle of a messy portable filter. Royal combines ease of operation with unmatched safety features, enabling the operator to save valuable time and money. Available in both single fryers and banked units, Royal filtration is fast, safe, and effective.

Royal fryer filter systems offer the best oil management solutions in the industry. There are three different filtration options, and the operator can select which option best suits their filtering needs. The standard option has a wash-down hose for cleaning the tank, while filtering and filling the tank. There is also the option to return the oil to the bottom of the tank and an oil disposal port.

Royal has the largest selection of energy efficient fryers available. Backed by a two-year limited warranty, Royal fryer filter systems are available in 35 lb., 45 lb., 60 lb., and 75 lb. shortening capacity. The powerful 8 GPM filter pump allows the operator to easily filter even the largest fryer in just three minutes.

Heavy breading? No problem with Royal’s triple filtration and fine mesh screens.

Tired of paying too much for filter paper? Royal offers a paperless filter option.

Proper oil filtration can save an operator hundreds of dollars each year for a single fryer.

For more information, go to www.royalranges.com, call 951.360.1600 or email paul@royalranges.com.

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Nitro Beverages Continue Momentum at the Bar

Nitro coffee. What started out as a trend has turned into a big moneymaker for coffee bars, cafes, convenience stores, and restaurants. But what is more telling is that the nitro technique has migrated to the bar in the form of new and unique nitro cocktails and mocktails.

At the core, a nitro drink is any beverage that has been infused with nitrogen gas. The process produces a rich and velvety texture with a creamy foam head. In addition to the unique taste experience, nitro infused beverages also have a visual appeal – allowing the customer to enjoy the cascading process. The unique aroma and flavor are also something special to enjoy.

Any club, bar, or restaurant can immediately start serving nitro infused beverages with the iSi Nitro Whip and iSi Nitro chargers. No tubes, no tanks, no hassles. Very little maintenance is required and learning to use the system takes less than one hour. So many basic cocktails like the Bloody Mary or Espresso Martini can be transformed into a creamy and aromatic experience for guests. What operators love most is that they can develop a whole new menu around nitrogen infused beverages and charge a premium, resulting in more profits.

The iSi Nitro Whip holds 32 ounces of liquid – large enough to make eight 4ounce cocktails. The system delivers 100 percent yield, and once the nitro whip has been emptied, a simple washing gets the system ready for the next order.

For more information, go to www.isifoodservice.com.

Know Your Waterproof Ratings As a leading provider of professional quality kitchen measurement tools, CDN is often asked about splashproof and waterproof ratings. A high waterproof rating is important for cleanability and hygiene – plus convenience and ease of use.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a standard for rating the ability of equipment to protect electronic components from intrusion by dust, accidental contact, or water. It has established the International Protection Marking code, or IP Code, which begins with the letters “IP” for “International Protection,” followed by two digits. The first indicates the level of protection against solids, and the second the level of protection against liquids.

Kitchen measurement tools that are splash proof or can withstand powerful jets and/or immersion have greater utility and are easier to thoroughly clean. CDN offers multiple models with high waterproof ratings.

Submersible thermometers (IPX7 rating) streamline operations and support cleanliness and hygiene because they can be cleaned quickly and thoroughly by immersing them in water – or in a commercial dishwasher.

CDN offers submersible thermometers with an IPX7 rating. The CDN Waterproof Thin Tip Thermometer (DTTW572) is NSF-Certified, with four-second response, 1.5mm thin tip, one-button calibration, hold, max/min, and BioCote. The CDN Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCTW572) is NSFContinued on Page 13

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AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NACS

Darrell Lea Now 100% Palm Oil Free

Darrell Lea announces it is now 100% palm oil free. The iconic company is the first major licorice brand in the U.S. to achieve this significant milestone.

Darrell Lea has been listening to its customers and knows that more ethically sourced ingredients matter, and the company couldn’t agree more. Removing palm oil is just one of the many steps Darrell Lea is taking to create candy that is better for customers, consumers and the environment.

After extensive testing, Darrell Lea landed on sunflower oil as a preferred replacement. It is the best choice from an environmental, health-related and manufacturing perspective.

Tim Stanford, global marketing director, said, “The mammoth task has taken the business two years to complete, with more than 200 individual ingredients reviewed and 100 products changed in the process.”

All products departing Australia from September 2020 onward will be 100% palm oil free.

Darrell Lea will also redesign packaging with a stand-out new Palm Oil Free logo and clear ingredient listing.

For more information, visit booth #2812 or go to www.dlmakesitbetter.com.au.

BOOTH #2812 Royal Range Fryer Filter Systems: Engineered for Excellence

Built-in oil filtration systems in the Royal fryer line are a game changer for restaurant operators. No more struggling with time-consuming, dangerous manual filtration, or the hassle of a messy portable filter. Royal combines ease of operation with unmatched safety features, enabling the operator to save valuable time and money. Available in both single fryers and banked units, Royal filtration is fast, safe, and effective.

Royal fryer filter systems offer the best oil management solutions in the industry. There are three different filtration options, and the operator can select which option best suits their filtering needs. The standard option has a wash-down hose for cleaning the tank, while filtering and filling the tank. There is also the option to return the oil to the bottom of the tank and an oil disposal port.

Royal has the largest selection of energy efficient fryers available. Backed by a two-year limited warranty, Royal fryer filter systems are available in 35 lb., 45 lb., 60 lb., and 75 lb. shortening capacity. The powerful 8 GPM filter pump allows the operator to easily filter even the largest fryer in just three minutes.

Heavy breading? No problem with Royal’s triple filtration and fine mesh screens.

Tired of paying too much for filter paper? Royal offers a paperless filter option.

Proper oil filtration can save an operator hundreds of dollars each year for a single fryer.

For more information, go to www.royalranges.com, call 951.360.1600 or email paul@royalranges.com.

Chicago Friday, October 8, 2021

Nitro Beverages Continue Momentum at the Bar

Nitro coffee. What started out as a trend has turned into a big moneymaker for coffee bars, cafes, convenience stores, and restaurants. But what is more telling is that the nitro technique has migrated to the bar in the form of new and unique nitro cocktails and mocktails.

At the core, a nitro drink is any beverage that has been infused with nitrogen gas. The process produces a rich and velvety texture with a creamy foam head. In addition to the unique taste experience, nitro infused beverages also have a visual appeal – allowing the customer to enjoy the cascading process. The unique aroma and flavor are also something special to enjoy.

Any club, bar, or restaurant can immediately start serving nitro infused beverages with the iSi Nitro Whip and iSi Nitro chargers. No tubes, no tanks, no hassles. Very little maintenance is required and learning to use the system takes less than one hour. So many basic cocktails like the Bloody Mary or Espresso Martini can be transformed into a creamy and aromatic experience for guests. What operators love most is that they can develop a whole new menu around nitrogen infused beverages and charge a premium, resulting in more profits.

The iSi Nitro Whip holds 32 ounces of liquid – large enough to make eight 4ounce cocktails. The system delivers 100 percent yield, and once the nitro whip has been emptied, a simple washing gets the system ready for the next order.

For more information, go to www.isifoodservice.com.

Know Your Waterproof Ratings As a leading provider of professional quality kitchen measurement tools, CDN is often asked about splashproof and waterproof ratings. A high waterproof rating is important for cleanability and hygiene – plus convenience and ease of use.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a standard for rating the ability of equipment to protect electronic components from intrusion by dust, accidental contact, or water. It has established the International Protection Marking code, or IP Code, which begins with the letters “IP” for “International Protection,” followed by two digits. The first indicates the level of protection against solids, and the second the level of protection against liquids.

Kitchen measurement tools that are splash proof or can withstand powerful jets and/or immersion have greater utility and are easier to thoroughly clean. CDN offers multiple models with high waterproof ratings.

Submersible thermometers (IPX7 rating) streamline operations and support cleanliness and hygiene because they can be cleaned quickly and thoroughly by immersing them in water – or in a commercial dishwasher.

CDN offers submersible thermometers with an IPX7 rating. The CDN Waterproof Thin Tip Thermometer (DTTW572) is NSF-Certified, with four-second response, 1.5mm thin tip, one-button calibration, hold, max/min, and BioCote. The CDN Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCTW572) is NSFContinued on Page 13

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Midax Can Fit a Square Plug Into a Round Hole All too often, deploying new systems means extra administration, not less. You turn on the “easy to use” third-party ordering system, only find out it may be easy for the customer to order, but at the cost of your headaches in your back office: you have to find a way of getting transaction data from the new system into your existing store reporting; you have to punch in orders into the POS; you have to manually maintain prices online and in the POS. Count the hidden cost of the hours that these new technologies waste, simply because they were not designed to sync up automatically with everything else that you already have.

Until they engaged Midax, Spokane Enterprises had separate systems for loyalty in the casino, and discrete in-house payment systems that were deployed in the cstore or the casino or the grocery store. You

could earn points here, but not spend them there. This payment card worked for this, but not for that. Spokane Enterprises commissioned Midax to tie them all together into one system, using some of their products and also their integration services, so in-house loyalty and payment and all aspects thereof could be used across all platforms, while leaving the existing POS systems in place. This is exactly Midax’s area of expertise – 20 years of experience in connecting POS with loyalty, selfcheckout, and mobile ordering.

Spokane Enterprises’ Leslie Rima said, “We chose Midax for our c-store’s technology needs, like mobile app with order ahead, loyalty, self-checkout, payments, etc., all from one source that plugs into our existing lanes. Our customers can also use their points across our properties.”

Excel Dryer: A Cost-Effective Solution for Hand Hygiene

By William Gagnon, Vice President, Excel Dryer Inc.

As a business owner, you’re busy. You don’t necessarily have time to worry about the hand-drying mechanisms in your facility’s restrooms, so we’re here to help keep it simple.

In the convenience and fuel retailing industry, the two most important factors for you to consider are cost efficiency and hygiene. By this point, you’ve most likely realized just how wasteful and expensive paper towels can be and are looking for an alternative option.

If anything has the power to undermine quality merchandise, competitive prices and even great customer service,

it’s a negative impression of your store.

Lack of cleanliness or inconvenient design can send a potential lifetime customer running. Simply put, your patrons will remember your restroom. Give them a positive experience with an XLERATOR® Hand Dryer.

There have been many technological advances in the world of hand dryers over the past few decades, and none may be more important than the integration of automatic sensors. The benefits are twofold: • Hygiene. Sensor automation removes an unnecessary touchpoint from the process and reduces the overall risk of spreading germs and contaminating freshly washed hands.

Blendtec Designer 725 Voted Best Blender Every year, staff members from the expert review site Gadget Review put the best blenders on the market to the test and rank the top five. Blendtec is proud to announce that Blendtec’s Designer 725 blender has been voted the best blender. It not only won the overall Editor’s Choice award; it was also voted best smoothie blender of the year. This is the third year in a row that the Designer 725 has come out on top, beginning its reign as Gadget Review’s best blender.

In order to make the list, the Gadget Review team looks at three main factors: jar capacity, motor power, and how easy it is to clean. Each blender is then run through a variety of blend tests with foods and drinks such as kale, coffee, and

ice. After all of that, the Gadget Review experts wrote this about the Blendtec Designer 725: “Bar none this is the best blender you can buy. It’s everything and more you’d want from a blender.”

This blender is one you won’t only use once a month. The Designer 725 is incredibly powerful, easy to clean, and versatile.

It has many uses, and looks attractive on the kitchen counter. As part of Blendtec’s Designer series, the 725 blender comes in three sleek, modern color options that upgrade the look of any kitchen.

All of the buttons on the Designer 725 light up, so they are easy to read at a glance, and the smooth touch interface is easy to clean. Simply run a sponge or rag over the top to get rid of any spilled

Not Your Nonna’s Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Wedges If you have not tried Not Your Nonna’s Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Wedge, you are missing out!

Stuffed Pizza Wedges are grab and go perfection! Pepperoni, real mozzarella cheese and zesty pizza sauce are

Convenience Retailer Show Daily T h e result of deploying Midax is simple: M i d a x plugs itself into the existing landscape and finds a way to capture data automatically from price books, rewards databases and in-house payment systems including fleet card, gift card, pay with points and so on – all in real time – and enables them across all the POS platforms in grocery, c-store, casino and hospitality. Then feed a chain’s reporting systems without human intervention, so everything is properly recorded where it should be: some of the bricks and all of the mortar.

Committing to Midax means you protect your existing investment, expand its reach and reduce your admin overhead in managing it.

For more information, visit booth #3269.

• Cost savings.

Visitors to your facility will only use the hand dryer for as long as it takes to dry their hands. Older pushbutton models generally run on timers, wasting energy by operating with no hands underneath. Touchless dryers only operate when the sensor is activated, so no energy is wasted.

To emphasize the issue of hygiene, Excel Dryer’s HEPA Filtration System is tested and proven to help provide the most hygienic visitor experience.

XLERATOR dryers with a HEPA filter are able to remove 99.999 percent of viruses from the airstream, according to independent testing conducted by LMS

smoothie or protein powder remnants. Six buttons on the touch interface allow you to perform a specific task with one touch: Smoothie, Salsa, Ice Cream, Whole Juice, Hot Soup, and Clean. That’s right, there is a preprogrammed cycle designed to clean your blender jar. All that’s required is to add warm water and some dish soap.

It also comes with an LED illuminated touch screen. The slider on the Designer 725 base works like a power knob, so you can manually control every blend by simply sliding your finger.

Blendtec refers to the Designer 725 as the “blender with a brain.” Blendtec’s SmartBlend technology is able to detect covered by a crispy parmesan-seasoned crust.

With a four-hour hold time in a hot case, they help reduce waste while offering customers on-the-go din-

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We are deeply committed to manufacturing hygienic, sustainable and costeffective hand drying solutions, and our hands-under, high-efficiency hand dryers demonstrate that every day.

For more information, visit booth #540, go to www.exceldryer.com, call 413.525.4531 or email sales@exceldryer.com. any potential problems during a blend, and then tell you exactly how to fix it. Whether it is a loading error, overheating, or even air pockets, your Designer 725 blender will explain how to eliminate the issue right there on the LCD screen.

The Blendtec team is proud that the Designer 725 continues to stand out above the rest, and has been dubbed Gadget Review’s best blender. Costa wrote that, “this blender will last not only the test of time, but offers the greatest level of versatility of any blender on the planet today,” and Blendtec couldn’t agree more.

For more information, www.blendtec.com.

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For more information, go to www.ruizfoodservice.com/ convenience-stores, call 559.591.5510 or stop by booth #5538.

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Uniquely Designed Bally Walk-In Coolers and Freezers With proven dependability, Bally has been supplying the foodservice marketplace with quality refrigeration products for over 85 years. Whether the application is for a school, hospital, hotel, fine dining, or fast food restaurant, Bally has a walk-in cooler or freezer to meet your needs. Its modular panels are manufactured with environmentally friendly foamed-in-place urethane that meets the federal energy standards for insulation values with standard 4-inch thick panels.

Five-inch and 6-inch thick panels are also available for those walk-ins with extreme temperature or structural requirements.

These panels are available in a variety of aesthetically pleasing finishes for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Bally is not only your source for insulated panels. It is also a leading supplier of energy efficient refrigeration equipment to both the foodservice and refrigerated building industries. Bally’s line of evaporators ranges from low-profile models to medium- and high-profile refrigerated building coils. Its low-profile evaporators are furnished standard with two-speed energy saving SmartSpeed™ fan motors, which reduce the energy consumption from 60 watts to 13 watts per

Custom Venting Solutions: Adding Beauty to Your Space In today’s world, it is important to deliver a unique dining experience and an inviting space that leaves lasting impressions.

AMPCO has the solution.

Whether you are a new restaurant owner, or you are looking to renovate your current establishment, custom venting can enhance your space through cus-

tom painted colors; laser-cut designs including patterns, logos, phrases, etc; and custom outer materials such as copper and polished stainless steel.

You’ve managed every detail of your restaurant. Don’t settle for average exhaust systems.

AMPCO’s custom venting solutions

The EconoChill Cook-Chill Starter System from Tucs Equipment Many foodservice operators understand the benefits a cook-chill workflow provides. Food is kettle-cooked to the peak of doneness, pasteurized, then quickly sealed in 5-mil cook-chill pouches. Rapid water bath chilling to 40°F in approximately one hour (product dependent) and subsequent product chilling to and storage at 34°F within 48 hours can yield a shelf life of 30 days without deterioration in color, texture, or nutrient value.

But what if a new kitchen isn’t in the

budget? Or perhaps an organization is interested in testing before committing large amounts of time, resources, and money. What then?

The new EconoChill Cook-Chill Starter System from Tucs uses an operator’s existing kettles with TDOs coupled with a volumetric pump-fill station to safely, precisely, and gently transfer product from the kettle(s) to preformed, high-barrier pouches. From there, the pouches are sealed using a

Data Analytics on Food Waste Help Optimize Operations Most kitchen managers don’t give a second thought to the organic waste going into the trash. However, understanding the quantity of food waste is a key component of sustainability that is underutilized in commercial kitchens. The amount of food waste can reveal details about the operations of a business, customer experiences, and key areas for improvement. Restaurants and commercial kitchens can stand to improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals by analyzing the amount of food waste.

Optimize Operations The amount and type of waste generated from a single dish paints a picture of the customer experience. By understanding where food waste is coming from, businesses can identify which areas to focus on. They learn what dishes generate the

most waste, as a byproduct of preparation or what customers like the least, and make improvements to recipes or the menu accordingly. This helps businesses better gauge inventory levels, predict demand, and understand seasonal changes.

Reduce Costs A deeper dive into the analytics of food waste helps businesses identify key areas to reduce costs. Businesses can determine the popularity of dishes and make decisions on which items and dishes to market. Businesses can also make informed decisions on logistical needs with data to back it up. Additionally, a system that can dispose of food waste while at the same time providing statistics will help a business save money from trash collection and minimize energy usage.

Convenience Retailer Show Daily fan. Condensing units are available with scroll or semi-hermetic compressors for coolers and freezers and hermetic for smaller cooler units, utilizing numerous refrigerants including the environmentally safe R448A refrigerant. Additionally, Bally has enhanced its popular adaptive defrost SmartVap™/SmartVap+™ controls. This intuitive technology operates seamlessly with existing manual or newer electronic expansion valves as well as providing the operator with a vast array of reporting.

Bally Walk-In Coolers and Freezers are uniquely designed to save you time and

money when you build and to help keep operating costs down for years to come. Bally Walk-In Coolers and Freezers offer more than 10,000 designs to choose from and can be designed to meet the exact sizing required to conform to space constraints.

Bally panels are available in a single panel height from 6'-2" up to 27'-4", which makes it an ideal choice for your refrigerated building needs. Our network of factory authorized distributors and manufacturers’ representatives can assist you with determining the proper walk-in for your particular application.

can be customized to your unique application requirements. The engineering staff provides complete design services that take the guesswork out of installation, even for the most complex systems.

AMPCO offers a broad range of venting and components to fit a wide array of interior and exterior commercial applications and customer specifications. So whether you need

venting for your dining area, or more attractive venting to match your building facade, AMPCO can help elevate the design of your space to create a more inviting environment by aligning with your restaurant’s interior or exterior design elements.

For more information, go to www.bally refboxes.com.

For more information, go to www.ampcostacks.com or call 800.624.8642.

foot-operated impulse heat sealer. The sealer creates lay-flat pouches that cool quicker and are easier to store.

Next stop: The Tucs Liquid Immersion Batch Chiller.

The batch chiller is maintained at 33°F to provide fast, gentle cooling.

Integral evaporator coils directly coupled to the refrigeration eliminate the need for costly, bulky ice-builder or glycol systems. The chiller system is so efficient that it only requires 7HP of refrigeration and can often be tied into an existing installation. A separate refrigeration unit is available for cus-

tomers who require a dedicated machine.

Once chilled, product can be stored or transported to remote locations.

Product can be re-thermalized in the pouches, thereby eliminating any potential for contamination between cooking and service.

More innovative products are available from Tucs, including new gas-fired, self-contained kettles and self-contained electric sous-vide cook tanks.

Comply with Environmental Laws By understanding where food waste comes from and pressure points in their businesses, managers can take the steps toward reducing the waste. This reduction in waste not only helps business owners comply with environmental bills, but ultimately helps save the environment.

When food waste is discarded in a landfill, it degrades as an anaerobic process (in the absence of oxygen). As it decomposes, it produces methane gas, which is 87 times worse for the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. This greenhouse gas is one of the most impactful and approximately 4 percent of all greenhouse gasses are due to this.

with the LFC Cloud, which is a revolutionary continuous data analytics system. All LFC biodigesters come with lifetime access to the LFC Cloud.

The LFC Cloud provides data on how much food waste is digested on an hourly basis. It also provides a breakdown on what type of waste is being digested through the use of NFC cards that can specify the type or source of the waste. This provides insight on the waste that is being generated and you can easily create reports for stakeholders.

The LFC Cloud shows the impact on the environment made by using the LFC biodigester instead of sending the food waste to a landfill. You can easily see the amount of CO2 equivalent diverted from the atmosphere from statistics shown on the LFC Cloud.

LFC Cloud The LFC biodigester is a machine that can take care of your food waste on site.

Power Knot supplements this solution

For more information, go to www .economychill.com.

For more information, email sales@ powerknot.com.

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TurboChef PLEXOR Available Now Carrollton, Texas-based TurboChef Technologies, Inc., a Middleby company, announced the launch of the PLEXOR oven. TurboChef is very pleased to launch a product that best encompasses the massive industry changes and innovations in response to the global pandemic.

PLEXOR was designed to cook food the way it wants to be cooked, and the way people want to cook it. With three different next-generation cooking technologies – impingement, rapid cook and convection – operators can produce a wide range of menu items, all in a 45inch ventless footprint using just one plug and one consolidated one-touch user interface.

The UI eliminates the inherent complexity of three different cooking technologies via a seemingly obvious scrolling system that requires minimal training. It’s TurboChef’s most intuitive user interface design ever.

Flexibility is further enabled through modularity. If your menu or menu mix changes, the cooking modules can be quickly field retrofitted. Induction to rapid cook, rapid cook to convection, convection to induction or any combination.

Automation takes on many forms, and they all make increasingly valuable employees more productive. PLEXOR seamlessly incorporates automation through the UI combined with the load-

RENAU’s SKT Series Smart Kitchen Timer RENAU’s SKT Series Smart Kitchen Timers continue to evolve and improve.

Available in various sizes and configurations from 4.3” to 10”, each RENAU SKT now comes standard with an FCCapproved 2.4GHz Wi-Fi dongle, integrated NFC reader, and internal web-based configuration utility for fast and easy connectivity, sensor pairing, and programming.

When inserted into the user-accessible USB port, the Wi-Fi dongle enables multiple connectivity modes and options.

The SKT can then either be connected to your own IT infrastructure or host its own wireless network for easy ingredient

transfers and sensor readings.

Thanks to RENAU’s smart programming, you can forget about trying to parse IP or MAC addresses or struggling to pair additional devices. The integrated NFC reader allows quick and easy pairing of any of RENAU’s wireless environmental sensors by simply tapping any sensor to the marked location on the SKT’s outer housing.

Best of all, the new web-based configuration utility comes loaded on every SKT and doesn’t even require a separate internet connection to work. When first turned on, the SKT provides users with a series of easy to follow on-screen direc-

Marra Forni Mobile Brick Oven Trailer System Marra Forni Mobile Brick Oven Trailer System enables you to easily transform your business into a mobile operation while offering high volume and quality cooking. The Marra Forni Pizza Oven Trailer is perfect for positioning outside of an existing restaurant, transporting between various locations, and featuring at multiple venues and popup events. Marra Forni Brick Oven Trailers are ideal for those looking to expand their operation and increase revenue by giving businesses the opportunity to comfortably go where their customers are. The brick oven trailer is the perfect option for those wanting to serve authentic, artisan pizza at weddings, banquets, graduation parties, and more.

The Marra Forni Mobile Oven CDN (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Certified, with two- to three-second response, 1.5mm thin tip, one-button field calibration, and BioCote. The CDN Dishwasher Thin Tip Thermometer (DTW450) and Waterproof Thermometer – Long Stem (DTW450L) are safe for commercial dishwashers.

They are NSF-Certified, with 1.5mm thin tip and 2.5mm reduced tip respectively, six-second response, field calibration, hold, max/min, and BioCote.

Trailers’ versatility is one of the greatest value-added features, built in Beltsville, Maryland, and are perfect for in-town mobile live-fire catering. What makes the small utility trailers unique is that they can be towed with any car and can be taken anywhere. Some spaces, including certain backyards, for example, are off-limits to larger trailers, but this one can be brought in by hand. They make it easy to service customers who don’t need a large entry gate or huge yard in order.

The mobile brick ovens can be hauled with a regular car and maneuvered comfortably by hand. Extremely easy to run, the all-metal trailer is available with gas or wood options. In these models, only the deck is made with signature Marra Stone bricks, which helps

A professional thermometer with an IPX6 rating can withstand powerful water jets (12.5mm nozzle) from any direction. An example is the NSFCertified CDN Thin Tip Thermometer (DTQ450X), with six-second response, 1.5mm thin tip, hold, field calibration, and BioCote.

The CDN Dishwasher Thermometer (DW2) has an IP66 rating. It measures maximum surface temperatures of dishes during a commercial dishwasher cycle, thus verifying compliance with the FDA

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ing and unloading system that empowers multi-tasking employees to plan their movements around PLEXOR, not the other way around.

The three different cooking modules are all next-generation unmatched technologies. The impingement oven is the first ever that is stationary. Instead of moving the product, the air is moved around the product and the results are impressive. TurboChef also added features that expand the impinger into other styles of cooking.

Alternatively, the rapid-cook module is the first of its kind to move product inside the cavity during the cooking cycle. This not only evens out the temperatures and browning of products, but

also simplifies setting development and harnesses TurboChef’s highest power components yet.

TurboVect provides the highest quality and even baking results.

From delicate layered dough to biscuits, breads and cookies, you will find an uncompromised and very easy to execute baking experience.

PLEXOR is unique, but it is TurboChef through and through. With the industry’s best and most comprehensive service network, PLEXOR operators can rest assured that they will receive the most reliable and best supported systems.

tions to configure the device in either standalone or connected mode. The configuration utility can then be opened on any device, from a PC to tablet or even a smartphone to create timer networks, groups, ingredient items, job aids, and more. With a simple workflow, firsttime users can follow on-screen tutorials to quickly create new configurations from scratch while advanced users can immediately jump into editing exactly what they want.

The SKT also boasts multiple timer types, screen orientations, and even

multi-language support, including the ability to display vital text in up to two languages at the same time.

In order to perform in the most demanding foodservice industry environments, RENAU’s products are fully encapsulated for outstanding protection from extreme temperatures, humidity and shock.

Designed and manufactured in the United States, all RENAU products are rigorously tested and come with an industry-leading three year warranty.

to keep the ovens lightweight and effective. In addition, they allow for wood storage and possible cooler storage. The rear lighting affords optimal flexibility for maneuvering from day to night.

Chefs and aspiring pizzaioli can craft artisan pizzas, sizzling proteins, and fire-roasted vegetables in seconds thanks to this model. Despite their compact and convenient size, these Mobile Brick Oven Trailer Systems afford the same cooking performance and versatility as all of the company’s ovens do. Since the temperature can also heat up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit, you can make authentic Neapolitan pizza. You can also cook the ingredients of your choice slower and at lower temperatures, which increases menu

options. The brick deck enables you to use cast iron pans, which are perfect for searing proteins and even desserts and bread.

Temperature controls on the gas version are as easy as they are on a range. All that you need to do is turn on the ignition, open the gas and then turn up the fire. Customization colors on the trailer include grey, black, and red.

Marra Forni Mobile Trailer System also has a stainless-steel retractable table that slides from inside the trailer. This convenient feature enables you to save space and can be taken out and used wherever you are working.

Food Code. It is NSF-Certified, with color visual alerts for different maximum temperatures, rubber bumper, and storage case.

There are also timers and kitchen scales with high waterproof ratings.

For example, the NSF-Certified CDN Submersible Scale, 11 lb. (SD1110X) and 22 lb. (SD2210X) with IP67 rating protects from water up to three feet for 30 minutes, and is completely protected against dust. It is programmable, with tare function, backlit display,

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field calibration, high/low alerts, removable stainless-steel platform, and power adapter. The CDN Waterproof Timer (TMW1) has an IPX4 IP rating. It functions accurately even if splashed, and withstands moisture and humidity. It counts up and down, with shatterproof heavy-duty construction, big digits, and loud, long audio/visual alarm.

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