Restaurant Daily News • May 19, 2020

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Intuitive Concepts: The Charge Customers Love

Chicago Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Pathwater: Refreshingly Refillable

An interview with Joe Hennessy, President, Intuitive Concepts.

JH: Serv-A-Charge is our line of phone charging equipment that can be deployed on any tabletop without the need for 120V outlets. Imagine that your customers can charge

The iconic California coastline has seen natural landscapes become overburdened by single-use plastic pollution. While humanity faces a new dawn and a new way of being human together, those in the food and beverage space also have a big opportunity to right some wrongs of the past, like single-use pollution. To see the clear blue ocean that connects us all is to prioritize people and the planet over items like single-use plastic bottled water.

This is why the California-based founders of Pathwater decided to tackle mindless bottled water waste head-on. Three friends discussed how detrimental single-use bottled water was to our planet, and then came up with a better idea that everyone could adopt: a reusable bottle placed in the single-use space. The Pathwater hybrid was born.

For this most casual yet impactful initiative, Pathwater has been honored as one of the most sustainable companies in the world with a SEAL Award. The company helps

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RDN: Tell our readers how Intuitive Concepts can help increase profits.

JH: We have products that keep customers happy and spending more. Our Serv-A-Charge line of products keep your customers' phones charged. This is the way to reduce waiting line frustration while increasing extra spending.

RDN: What is Serv-A-Charge?

Corby Hall: Dinnerware, Flatware, Hollowware

Lemon & Vine: Greek Traditions with a Modern Twist

By Alethia Erotas, President and Owner, Lemon & Vine

Lemon & Vine is a family owned and certified woman owned company dedicated to the art of food with true quality, taste and visual appeal that is made with the best, premium ingredients.

The inspiration for the products at Lemon & Vine came from our Yaya (Greek for Grandma). It was 1930 when Angelique came to America from Greece – a young woman with her husband and children. Times were hard, but she held her family together with her boundless love and the wonderful food she prepared. She knew that the dinner table was the center of family life. Just serving their favorite meals was her way of saying "I love you" every day.

Today, Mediterranean flavors, especially Greek, are gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Discriminating consumers are looking for Greek food products that are amazingly authentic and make the consumer feel good about eating and sharing with family and

Corby Hall, one of the last family owned foodservice tabletop companies in the United States, has supplied high quality and cost-effective flatware, dinnerware and hollowware for the past 40 years.

Its customers represent the best of the best in 3-5 star casinos, hotels, restaurants, banquet/catering operations and country clubs.

Corby Hall invests in inventory, ensuring that not only your first order but reorders are available for immediate shipment. Once in the Corby Hall family, its dedicated team of sales professionals treats you as such and is available 24/7 for your needs.

All Corby Hall dinnerware is manufactured in Europe for several well thought out reasons: consistent quality, shorter lead time from the factory and pricing stability.

Durable bright white porcelain is what the company specializes in and its shapes can be found in some of the highest volume banquet operations in the world.

Corby Hall was one of the very first companies to introduce 18/10 stainless steel

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Oser Communications Group

AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NRA

Intuitive Concepts: The Charge Customers Love

Chicago Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Pathwater: Refreshingly Refillable

An interview with Joe Hennessy, President, Intuitive Concepts.

JH: Serv-A-Charge is our line of phone charging equipment that can be deployed on any tabletop without the need for 120V outlets. Imagine that your customers can charge

The iconic California coastline has seen natural landscapes become overburdened by single-use plastic pollution. While humanity faces a new dawn and a new way of being human together, those in the food and beverage space also have a big opportunity to right some wrongs of the past, like single-use pollution. To see the clear blue ocean that connects us all is to prioritize people and the planet over items like single-use plastic bottled water.

This is why the California-based founders of Pathwater decided to tackle mindless bottled water waste head-on. Three friends discussed how detrimental single-use bottled water was to our planet, and then came up with a better idea that everyone could adopt: a reusable bottle placed in the single-use space. The Pathwater hybrid was born.

For this most casual yet impactful initiative, Pathwater has been honored as one of the most sustainable companies in the world with a SEAL Award. The company helps

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RDN: Tell our readers how Intuitive Concepts can help increase profits.

JH: We have products that keep customers happy and spending more. Our Serv-A-Charge line of products keep your customers' phones charged. This is the way to reduce waiting line frustration while increasing extra spending.

RDN: What is Serv-A-Charge?

Corby Hall: Dinnerware, Flatware, Hollowware

Lemon & Vine: Greek Traditions with a Modern Twist

By Alethia Erotas, President and Owner, Lemon & Vine

Lemon & Vine is a family owned and certified woman owned company dedicated to the art of food with true quality, taste and visual appeal that is made with the best, premium ingredients.

The inspiration for the products at Lemon & Vine came from our Yaya (Greek for Grandma). It was 1930 when Angelique came to America from Greece – a young woman with her husband and children. Times were hard, but she held her family together with her boundless love and the wonderful food she prepared. She knew that the dinner table was the center of family life. Just serving their favorite meals was her way of saying "I love you" every day.

Today, Mediterranean flavors, especially Greek, are gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Discriminating consumers are looking for Greek food products that are amazingly authentic and make the consumer feel good about eating and sharing with family and

Corby Hall, one of the last family owned foodservice tabletop companies in the United States, has supplied high quality and cost-effective flatware, dinnerware and hollowware for the past 40 years.

Its customers represent the best of the best in 3-5 star casinos, hotels, restaurants, banquet/catering operations and country clubs.

Corby Hall invests in inventory, ensuring that not only your first order but reorders are available for immediate shipment. Once in the Corby Hall family, its dedicated team of sales professionals treats you as such and is available 24/7 for your needs.

All Corby Hall dinnerware is manufactured in Europe for several well thought out reasons: consistent quality, shorter lead time from the factory and pricing stability.

Durable bright white porcelain is what the company specializes in and its shapes can be found in some of the highest volume banquet operations in the world.

Corby Hall was one of the very first companies to introduce 18/10 stainless steel

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Waring Commercial Juice Extractor Boosts Business Health-minded customers are always seeking establishments that offer fruit and vegetable juices as an alternative to standard sugary, processed options. To meet the growing demand for better-foryou beverages, juice bars, restaurants, hotels, cafés, bars and healthcare establishments must offer healthy, flavorful and nutritious juices. Designed to keep up with all-day demand for nutritious and delicious drinks, the Waring Commercial® Pulp-Eject Juice Extractor ensures fresh juice is always available.

A powerhouse built for the profes-

sional kitchen, the Juice Extractor combines the high-speed centrifugal power of a 1.25-HP brushless induction motor with 3,600 RPMs to finely shred fruits and vegetables and extract every drop of juice. The extractor makes it easy to create signature blends from the juice of soft and hard fruits and vegetables, with touches of nutritional roots like ginger, turmeric, beets and carrots. Nothing goes to waste as the fiber-rich pulp that’s left over from juicing can be put to use in recipes such as smoothies, crackers, soup bases, and are also an

Restaurant Daily News excellent addition to your garden compost.

Compact and portable to conserve countertop space, the unit features a 3-inch food chute and food pusher to easily accommodate full-sized apples, reducing prep time. The 12-quart container catches discarded pulp, cleaning up with a quick wash. A drip-proof spigot is set at the ideal height to easily fill a 48-ounce large batch blender jar, and rotates upward to prevent drips and sticky Continued on Page 33

RDN: How long has SKECHERS been in this business, offering a line of work shoes?

HS: SKECHERS originally started in 1992 as a utility footwear company, so this goes back to our roots from day one.

Most people are really surprised to see the vast assortment of work shoes that SKECHERS makes. We provide a lot of

options for foodservice employees who want to look stylish, stay safe from slips and falls and be comfortable throughout their shifts.

RDN: Tell our readers about the SKECHERS Direct Corporate Shoe Program. Who can join?

HS: Our corporate shoe program has been out for about eight years now and it’s available to companies with 200 or more employees who are based in the U.S. or Canada. It's a cost-free program

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SKECHERS Caters to the Foodservice Industry An interview with Harold Surabian, National Sales Manager, SKECHERS Direct.

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with no minimum purchasing requirements, no set-up fees – no costs whatsoever. Your employees simply buy direct from SKECHERS and get 30 percent off year-round on our ASTM Mark II tested slip-resistant work shoes and corporate casual styles. If your company does not meet the minimum employee requirement, we can set you up on our 25 percent off program.

RDN: Can you accommodate companies

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The Rotella’s Way: Old World Skill and Experience Blended with Modern Technology The state-of-the-art production lines run almost non-stop at Rotella’s Italian Bakery in La Vista, Nebraska – local and nationwide demand requires it. Industrial mixers churn and aerate huge batches of dough: white, whole wheat and pumpernickel. They’re divided, shaped and baked into seemingly endless streams of slider, hoagie and hamburger buns, signature Vienna Sliced Bread and Steakhouse Twists.

To the outsider, the scope of the operation, from the battalions of baking trays to the delivery-ready pallets of packaged product, the Italian flag and wheat shaft logo front and center, is almost overwhelming. And yet, it all comes back to the simplest of ingredients

– flour, water, salt and yeast – transformed through love and science.

Likewise, the Rotella legacy – nearly a century old and counting – is equal parts Old World skill, commitment to quality and dedication to service. Opened after Alessandro and Maria Rotella immigrated to America and settled in Omaha, Rotella’s Italian Bakery is under the steady and visionary leadership of their grandson, Louis Rotella Jr. While revering the techniques of his Italian grandparents, the 70-year-old President and Chief Executive Officer has also accelerated the growth-momentum of his father, Louis Sr., elevating the bakery from a local favorite to a power-

Accurate Box Remains FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certified Accurate Box, a leading manufacturer of litho-laminated packaging in the United States, proudly received its FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification in November of 2017 and continues to be certified after an audit in August of 2019.

Accurate Box’s facility went through a lengthy and detailed review of its procedures and documentation as it relates to food safety practices. This certification is in addition to Accurate Box’s ISO

9001:2015 Quality Standards.

“I am very proud of the entire Accurate Box team for their hard work in receiving this certification. Our number one core value is to be customer focused; we cannot succeed unless our customers do. This wonderful accomplishment will allow us to better service our customers, especially those in the food and beverage industry,” said Lisa Hirsh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Accurate Box

New Products from Oasis Concepts Oasis Concepts specializes in professional foodservice products that are foldable, collapsible, portable and high quality. Its product line includes foldable serving and food-prep carts with many different configurations, collapsible serving tables with or without castors, folding storage racks in various heights and levels with innovative partitioning accessories that help to organize anything you put on these shelves.

Oasis Concepts’ many patented folding designs and precision-hinge folding mechanisms allow them to be opened and collapsed easily within seconds. Each product is built with durability and con-

venience in mind. When not in use, they can be folded up to just a few inches thick to save space.

For most of its products, setting up requires no assembly, or only simple assembly using only tools provided (such as assembling castors using provided wrenches) or quick assembly without tools.

Oasis Concepts is also introducing its innovative partitioning devices, including its patent pending T-shaped pegs that can be inserted into slatted or perforated shelves to allow the end-user to customize the way they would like to organize anything on the shelves.

Fox Laminating Offers BioLam and Endura Overlams Individuals working in medical and scientific settings, restaurants and foodservice, schools or other settings are especially concerned about bacteria. In environments such as these, individuals must use extra care to ensure that contamination sources are controlled. Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces is now more important than ever to help prevent the spread of germs and contaminates. That's why Fox Laminating Company offers a choice of lamination alternatives.

BioLam™ is a thermal lamination film that is enhanced with the antimicrobial protection of Agion Technologies.

BioLam antimicrobial lamination film helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, molds, mildews and fungi. It was specifically developed to effectively control against the growth of unwanted microorganisms on laminated documents.

BioLam incorporates Agion’s silver based antimicrobial agent. When microorganisms are exposed to the

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house supplier nationwide, devoting his career to product innovation and business development. The bakery’s first expansion was to Lincoln, Nebraska, in the 1980s, then to Des Moines, Iowa. Louis Jr. launched a national campaign to sell fresh, frozen bread, steadily increased route distribution, and entered into sales agreements with regional and national restaurant chains. Today, Rotella’s is a true specialty wholesale manufacturer.

In 1989, Rotella’s Italian Bakery moved to its current location in the Omaha suburb of La Vista. Wood-fired ovens and hand-kneaded doughs are a thing of the past. Louis Jr. has prioritized technical advances, including automation, that have allowed the nation to experience Rotella’s line of

some 400 products. Old-World skill and experience coupled with modern technology – that is part of the Rotella’s mission. It is embraced by other family executives, including Louis Jr.’s brother-in-law, Dean Jacobsen, and cousin, James Rotella. Each has two children in the business: Louis Rotella III, John Rotella, Dean Jacobsen Jr., Helena (Jacobsen) Anderson and Rocky and Gina Rotella.

The influence of family guarantees a robust sense of purpose.

Even as the company has grown, its focus has remained the same: embracing excellence and innovation to turn the finest but simplest ingredients into highquality, customer-pleasing products. It truly has been, “A Century of Pride In Every Slice.”

Company.

FSSC 22000 contains a complete certification scheme for food safety systems and prerequisite programs based on existing standards for certification. It is a globally acknowledged benchmark food safety standard established by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) that integrates the international food safety management system standard ISO 22000 with the ISO/TS 22002-4 standard.

high graphic corrugated packaging in the United States. It specializes in offset lithography and has the ability to print seven colors plus UV coating in a single pass on both small and large runs. It is an expert in creating high quality packaging for the club store, e-commerce and quick service food industries. In business since 1944 and womenowned since 1998, Accurate Box manufactures in New Jersey and ships competitively throughout all of North America.

About Accurate Box Company Accurate Box Company is one of the largest family-owned manufacturers of

Also being introduced is a newly patented folding cabinet. “We used the same principles that helped create our existing lineup of folding carts, islands, tables and racks to develop this product which provides an enclosed or partially enclosed storage unit for a wide range of applications,” said Kelvin Ng, President.

“This folding cabinet could be customized to fit your needs. We can make them in a number of sizes with any number of shelves. The shelves could be adjustable, together with adjustable partitions to become part of the many other antimicrobial agent, the lifecycle processes of the organism are interrupted, and the organism’s reproductive capabilities are affected.

Fox Laminating Company also carries the new Endura Overlams™. They are waterproof, dishwasher-safe and ultra durable. These polyester overlams can also be cleaned with common household cleaners including Lysol®, Clorox® Wipes, and diluted bleach solutions.

These tamper-resistant polyester (PET) overlams are stronger than other thermal products on the market, making them

For more information, go to www .rotellasbakery.com or call 800.759.0360.

For more information, go to www .accuratebox.com or call 973.345.2000.

options,” said Kelvin Ng, President. “You can also choose the materials you would like; right now, we are offering it in stainless steel, powder coated steel, hardwood, plastic, MDF with woodgrain veneer, or a combination of the above materials.

Another favorable option is a hardwood top which would turn it into a very stylish and practical serving cabinet cart.”

For more information, visit www.oasis conceptspro.com, call 800.231.1330 or email sales@oasisconcepts.com.

ideal for demanding applications including cards, menus, durable labels and more.

These products are also FDA compliant, making them suitable for applications involving direct or indirect food contact.

Fox Laminating is here for your lamination needs during these uncertain times. It is operating at full capacity and taking every precaution to protect the health and safety of its employees and valued customers.

For more information, call 860.953.4884 or go to www.foxlaminating.com.

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Vertullo Imports Offers Highest-Quality Specialty Items An interview with Paul Vertullo, Chief Operating Officer, Vertullo Imports.

RDN: Tell our readers about Vertullo Imports.

PV: Vertullo Imports is a high-end importer and marketer, offering a wide array of specialty products and the highest quality imported items.

We import everything from mandarin oranges to truffle peelings. Fruits, vegetables, condiments, sauces, IQF frozen vegetables, appetizers and pasta,

rice, grains and more. That list is always expanding.

RDN: What’s one thing you want people to know about Vertullo?

PV: I want people to know that we scour the globe in search of the highest-quality imported items. We know that every step is critical, from product development to procurement to delivery. Our staff of culinary trained chefs, quality assurance and marketing and sales teams boast decades of experience successfully

Three Reasons to Scale Your Business with Self-Order Kiosks Consumers are increasingly receptive to technologies that help them transact quickly and conveniently, and as such, restaurant customers are looking for the quickest possible experiences to put at their fingertips – literally.

Self-ordering kiosks are growing in popularity because they allow guests to peruse menu items and make selections using a touchscreen installed in the lobby or at the counter in a variety of different restaurants, including quick-service and fast casual. These kiosks typically eliminate or reduce the need to stand in line or interact with a counter attendant. Order information is transmitted directly to the kitchen, maximizing front-of-house efficiency and minimizing wait times, especially during high-volume dayparts.

Operators’ demand for kiosk solutions in quick-service restaurants, espe-

cially, is increasing because these systems help them respond to multiple challenges. In addition to combatting staffing problems and relieving pressure on workers during high volume dayparts, kiosks can be used to market special promotions to customers, upsell menu items, improve efficiencies throughout the front and back of house, and can increase basket size by up to 30 percent.

1. Reduce Wait Times Customers enjoy self-ordering because it gives them control over their experience.

Rather than waiting in line at the front counter, customers can place their order almost immediately upon walking into a restaurant. Some operators have seen up to a 70 percent decrease in throughput times from the installation of self-order kiosks alone.

Urban Accents Launches Meatless Mixes “We are thrilled to bring our global flavor creativity to our new Meatless Mixes to help our food-loving fans have fun exper-

imenting with satisfying vegetarian meals.”

– Tom Knibbs, President and Mixmaster of Urban Accents

Meatless Meals Any Night of the Week Each Urban Accents Meatless Mix takes only 15 minutes to prepare and provides the base for a hearty, flavorful vegetarian meal. Nearly 45 percent of people identify as flexitarians, or mostly vegetarians who limit their consumption of meat.

Urban Accents aims to help them and others experimenting with vegetarian cooking by creating convenient favorites to add to their weekly culinary repertoire.

Inspired, Global Flavors Urban Accents is a flavor expert.

Inspired by global travel, trendy restaurants, comfort food classics and street food, the company creates fantastic taste experiences crafted with natural ingredients. Its new Meatless Mixes are no exception. Taste buds will tingle with

Restaurant Daily News importing the highest quality items from around the world. So while our brand is still in its infancy, our staff consists of seasoned experts that have been doing this for a very long time.

RDN: What sets Vertullo Imports apart from the competition?

PV: Above all else, we understand the importance of quality, flavor and consistency. Our eyes are on crop sensitivity, currency fluctuations and trade regulations. In addition to our culinary trained, U.S.-based staff, we also have staff over-

2. Improve Order Accuracy Self-order kiosks help eliminate the opportunity for miscommunication during the ordering process. Using the digital touchscreen, customers can communicate exactly what they want – including substitutions and special requests – which improves order accuracy by a large margin.

Today’s customers want options and control. By entering their order information themselves, guests can minimize the likelihood of mistakes and misunderstandings. This ensures that orders come out correctly, reducing food waste and improving brand reputation.

3. Maximize Upselling Opportunities According to a recent study from Nielsen, 19 percent of consumers report they have made an unplanned purchase due to digital platform advertising. Selforder kiosks are also an effective platlayered, nuanced flavors: Honey Barbecue Sloppy Joes, Sweet Black Garlic Korean BBQ Lettuce Wraps and Smokin’ Chipotle Street Tacos.

Plant-Powered, Natural Ingredients Urban Accents uses natural ingredients.

You can read the back of the pack and not only pronounce the ingredients listed, but recognize them too! Each serving includes a hearty 11 grams of protein.

The soy-based mix is flavored with natural herbs and spices and delivers a meatlike texture with enough hearty bite to anchor the main dish.

Convenience for Curious Home Cooks As “your Culinary Wingman,” Urban Accents always has your back in the kitchen. Never a dump and stir, its products always help you actually cook, with confidence. Meatless Mixes have an easy recipe on the back of the package along with serving suggestions. With the addition of just a few fresh ingredients, its

New Organic Crackers from RW Garcia RW Garcia, a family-owned national brand of better-for-you chips and crackers, released two new organic cracker

varieties – Organic Kale and Organic Everything – offering clean eaters a new snack that aligns with their lifestyle, yet

seas headquartered in Europe to interface directly with suppliers on quality and logistical issues.

RDN: Tell our readers about some of the new items you’re currently working on.

PV: We’re currently extending our line of Greek olives to include Halkidiki and Smoked Olives. We’re bringing in Frozen Marinated Artichokes, Chipotle Peppers and Cocktail Olives and Onions, just to name a few.

For more information, go to www .vertulloimports.com, call 516.222.6220 or email customerservice@seviroli.com.

form for last-minute When marketing. ordering at a kiosk, guests tend to feel less pressure to make quick decisions, and spend more time considering their menu selections.

This makes them more receptive to brand messaging. The average ticket of orders placed on kiosks at quick-service restaurants is 20-30 percent higher when upsell tactics were implemented, and check averages are higher on kiosks than orders made either on the phone or in person. Additionally, the higher check is typically on high margin items, such as beverages.

There’s a reason why 46 percent of the worlds non-cash transactions are processed on Verifone solutions, and now it’s in the kiosk game.

For more information, www.vfne.co/rdn.

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spiced, plant-powered protein provides a satisfying, out-ofthe-ordinary culinary experience. Urban Accents removes the intimidating learning curve while still providing room for experimentation and personalization.

Feel Good Food Vegetarian diets are proven to have numerous health benefits and are more gentle on the planet. Urban Accents avoids chemicals and artificial flavors and crafts its products in small batches to provide products it feels good about selling and that you can feel good about eating. Real food. Good for you. Good for the environment.

Urban Accents’ new Meatless Mixes are available in three flavors: Honey Barbecue Sloppy Joes, Sweet Black Garlic Korean BBQ Lettuce Wraps and Smokin’ Chipotle Street Taco.

For more information, email customer service@urbanaccents.com.

doesn’t sacrifice on great flavor and crunch.

For more information, call 408.287.4616 or go to www.rwgarcia.com.

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Rogue River Blue Named World’s Best Cheese Rogue Creamery’s Rogue River Blue Cheese beat 3,800 of the world’s most distinguished cheeses, according to a panel of 260 expert judges from around the globe, to be named World’s Best Cheese at the 2019 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy. This is the first time an American-made cheese has received this top honor.

Rogue River Blue Cheese is an organic, cave-aged blue cheese that is wrapped in Syrah grape leaves that are soaked in pear spirits. The cheese was designed by Rogue Creamery, a small artisan cheesemaker in Southern Oregon that has been in operation since 1933.

“This is truly the greatest distinction a cheese can receive. What an extraordi-

nary validation of our commitment to quality, the place that inspires our cheese – Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley – and the excellence of the growing American artisan cheese industry,” said Rogue Creamery President and self-professed “Mr. Blue,” David Gremmels. “I am humbled and filled with gratitude.”

Every aspect of Rogue River Blue reflects its Oregon roots. It is made exclusively with milk from Rogue Creamery’s Certified Organic Dairy Farm in Grants Pass, Oregon, where cows graze on pastures bordering the Rogue River and enjoy a diet of native plants and grasses. A seasonal product, Rogue River Blue is made in limited quantities each year beginning on the

Tropical Açaí’s Total Vertical Integration Process Brings Fair Trade Prices to the Industry Located in Pompano Beach, Florida, Tropical Açaí, LLC is a premier, organic, açaí berry wholesale and foodservice fruit distributor. The company supplies top-quality, frozen organic açaí berry puree and other premium organic açaí berry products. Founded in 2015, its rep-

utation as an honest, dependable distributor and importer of the highest quality organic açaí berry products is known throughout the USA. When chefs, end users and resellers use Tropical Açaí, they know they have received the highest quality and greatest

Restaurant Daily News Autumnal Equinox, when cooler temperatures bring renewed growth to the pastures and the cow’s milk becomes richer and higher in butterfat, which Gremmels considers the best milk for expressing the unique attributes of the region.

First created in 2002, Rogue River Blue wowed the cheese world by winning Best Blue Cheese and Reserve Champion at the World Cheese Awards competition in 2003 – cementing it as one of the United States’ most celebrated cheeses in a growing artisan and farmstead cheese market. With this latest win, Rogue River Blue becomes the No. 1 cheese around the globe.

“As a result of that 2003 award, we pursued the first American raw milk cheese Health Certificate for export to

fine cheese shops and restaurants in Europe, the UK, Australia, and beyond,” continued Gremmels.

“To have Rogue River Blue recognized again, 16 years later, and crowned World Champion – is a tremendous honor. Rogue River Blue’s recognition reinforces the quality of our cheesemaking tradition in America.”

Hosted by the Great Taste Awards, the 32nd annual World Cheese Awards gathered more than 3,800 cheeses from 42 countries on six continents. Each product was ranked by the panel of expert jurors, and ultimately 16 Super Gold winners were selected – from among which a World Champion cheese was chosen.

Receiving 100 points at this year’s judging, Rogue River Blue tied for top honors with an Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano. A tiebreaking vote crowned Rogue River Blue as the 2019/2020 champion.

taste available. The finest restaurants, smoothie bars and other food services are on Tropical Açaí’s list of highly satisfied clients – and the list continues to grow.

Because the company owns the farm on which the berries grow, it is able to offer the best “fair trade” price for its customers.

Tropical Açaí uses a total vertical integration process in its production protocol. Because it owns the farm and produces the pulp in its own plant, the company is able to control all phases of production. The company is able to oversee the product from seed to extraction and all the way through production and packaging. Additionally, because the company owns the berry farm, it is able to provide jobs for the local community in Para, Brazil. The vertical integration process also allows the company to offer its açaí at a better price, thus providing clients with the opportunity to achieve

their own best profit margin. It is a win-win for both sides of the purchase.

Tropical Açaí seeks frozen distributors and intends to increase its retail and foodservice sales customers. The company is launching a shelf-stable, organic, non-GMO verified açaí pulp to food service business. Additionally, the entire frozen line is also available to retailers such as Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe’s, fresh food markets, foodservice industry businesses such as smoothie bars, and distributors such as Sysco, US Foods and Restaurant Depot.

For fresh, 100 percent natural, fully certified, organic, non-GMO açaí, discover Tropical Açaí and its delicious, cost-effective products.

For more information, go to www .tropicalacai.com, email sales@tropical acai.com or call 855.550.2224.

Warrell Creations: Your Partner of Choice Looking for a partner to bring your snacks to market? Warrell Creations ideates within the following manufacturing processes: nut clusters, chocolate enrobing and panning, fire roasting and brittles. Its R&D team is ready to assist you in bringing new life to your brand.

Warrell Creations can serve as an extension of your organization’s product development team. Coupled with its rapid prototyping methodology, skilled staff and dedicated project managers, Warrell Creations delivers on-trend, quality products that taste great. Outcomes are often indulgent treats with a twist of functional capabilities, such as truffles coated with cocoa nibs, clustered tree nuts with dried fruits and ancient grains, protein isolate centers enrobed in proteinenhanced, chocolaty coating rolled in almond pieces, and brittles made with granola. Its experienced R&D team is very clever at finding ways to enhance your brand and develop new products.

New projects are brought to life through a structured Stage Gate Evaluation Process. These ideations are

initiated from market-research white spaces, as well as product profiles that form the foundation of a new idea. In both situations, ideations enter the Stage Gate Funnel to ensure that new products are commercialized as efficiently as possible. This robust process allows Warrell to deliver gold standard quality and innovation at an exceptional speed-to-market.

With 55 years of experience, Warrell Creations has forged a go-to-market strategy that has labeled it as Your Partner of Choice® for private label and contract manufacturing solutions. A competitively advantaged Quality Management System, a breadth of manufacturing capabilities, a demonstrated willingness to invest and a team of dedicated project managers is capped with Warrell Creations cornerstone strength: We Innovate for You®.

For more information, go to www .warrellcorp.com or email sales@ warrellcorp.com.

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PB2 Expands into Protein Powders Category After company researchers noticed that many health-conscious consumers were adding PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter or PB2 Powdered Almond Butter to their protein shakes and smoothies for extra flavor and protein, PB2 came up with the idea for PB2 Performance Plant Protein Powders.

Don’t compromise taste for performance! PB2 Performance Plant Protein Powder products are packed with all your functional needs and taste great. The lineup is made from craft processing of Intuitive Concepts (Cont’d. from p. 1)

their phones in the middle of any dining area and they won’t have a need to seek out a wall outlet, or bother your wait-staff to find a way to charge their phone.

Instead, the phone charger is right there in front of them as part of the centerpiece.

RDN: How does it work without a wall

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individuals, restaurants, schools and many brands transition from single-use plastic bottled water waste, to a simple yet sturdy reusable bottle. Offering the “first round on us” style refillable bottle where options include ElectrolyteEnhanced Still Water, sporty Alkaline Water, and the champagne of the line, a Lemon & Vine (Cont’d. from p. 1)

friends. Lemon & Vine’s soul is based in Mediterranean ingredients and classic recipes as well as a creative modern spin on the traditional.

Lemon & Vine takes great pride in working very closely with our co-packers to ensure that only the best ingredients and time-honored techniques are used in our products. We order custom made Corby Hall (Cont’d. from p. 1)

flatware and hollowware to the U.S. foodservice market. Its proprietary patWaring (Cont’d. from p. 4)

countertop messes which saves cleanup time. For safety, the cover interlocks securely, keeping hands away from the shredder disk.

Boasting a modern profile with a sleek die-cast metal casing, the extracSKECHERS (Cont’d. from p. 4)

with uniform requirements that include shoes?

HS: Yes. Purchases can be made online on our SKECHERS ecommerce site that is customized to the uniform needs of your company. If you require black slipresistant shoes, your employees won't see a brown boot on the website, so they can't purchase it thinking that it would be okay to wear to work. That's the beauty of our program compared to many of our com-

peanuts and tree nuts. The Performance lineup consists of two products: PB2 Performance Peanut Protein with Dutch Cocoa and PB2 Performance Almond Protein with Madagascar Vanilla.

PB2 Performance Peanut Protein with Dutch Cocoa comes in a 32-ounce jar and contains 20 grams of complete plant-based protein, plus 8 grams of dietary fiber per serving. It also has 190 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving.

PB2 Performance Almond Protein outlet?

JH: Our chargers are like table-tents that contain a high-powered battery. The battery inside of the table-tent will charge 5 or 10 completely dead phones.

Essentially, your customers are just looking to get a quick boost of maybe 20 percent. This means our chargers can service about 20 to 40 phones between refresh.

with Madagascar Vanilla is available in a 16-ounce jar and contains 20 grams of complete plant-based protein and 7 grams of dietary fiber per serving. It has 180 calories and 4.5 grams of fat per serving.

Both flavor varieties will retail in the $20 to $25 range.

PB2 Performance products have clean labels that contain just six ingredients each, including brown rice protein, inulin (a prebiotic fiber providing both functional and nutritional benefits), monk fruit extract (a natural, sugar-free sweetener) and salt. Each product delivers 20 grams of complete plant protein

So, these can be deployed for days on end. All you need to do is refresh the charger perhaps once or twice a week overnight and your customers will be extremely pleased.

RDN: What makes your company unique?

JH: We are committed to innovation and

Sparkling Water, the company hopes to engage users in a conversation about conservation.

Pathwater is the first company to help restaurant brands improve their sustainability practices and image by offering affordable bottled water that customers can take home with them and refill. Pathwater sweetens the deal for restaurants by providing sleek custom-

designed co-branded bottles that users are proud to keep. By taking restaurant marketing to a sustainable experience, restaurant brands who co-brand with Pathwater can make a considerable impact on single-use plastic waste and bring their customers on the same sustainable journey.

As times quickly change in our current state of the world, we all must adapt new practices that put businesses in

pasta and only use fresh Fillo dough made onsite. Every Lemon & Vine product is handmade to ensure the visual of the food you are eating is as beautiful as the taste is amazing. You will think they were made by YaYa herself – they are that good. We accept nothing less and neither should our customer.

We are 100 percent dedicated to making truly great food you will be proud to serve your customers. At Lemon

& Vine, we are continuing to create new and interesting products to bring to the market.

Today's diners are more interested in the health, quality and taste of their food than ever before. It is important to many of our customers to support family owned businesses whose values in food quality and production equal their own.

More and more new products are coming on the market that are better

terns range from modern to traditional, ensuring that there is a high probability that it has the right type of design for your operation. Its finishes include mir-

ror finish, satin finish and silverplate, and there is no shortage of individual items in each pattern. Most patterns include 13plus items and the company guarantees

tor is suitable for front-of-house use.

Built as a solid vehicle for creating increased revenue and for keeping up with the daily demand of the busiest foodservice kitchen, the Pulp-Eject Juice Extractor embodies Waring Commercial’s reputation for reliability, durability and innovation. Maximized

production, reduced wait time, ease of use, professional countertop style: all the ingredients needed for a thriving fresh juice menu.

“The Pulp-Eject Juice Extractor helps operators elevate their beverage menu and meet market demand for fresh fruit and vegetable juice,” said Waring

petitors.

RDN: How long does it take to get the shoes ordered through the website?

HS: Orders usually ship within 48 hours and online orders receive free shipping and free returns. If you have an employee that you hire and they need shoes immediately or would simply like to try on their shoes before purchasing, they can also shop at any of our 500-plus SKECHERS retail stores nationwide and in Canada. We

have a SKECHERS retail store in every major city and this is an enormous benefit that none of our competitors can touch.

RDN: Are there any other benefits?

HS: Yes. Our slip-resistant shoes come with a $5,000 Slip and Fall Warranty that helps protect your company from the expensive consequences of slips and falls in the workplace. Plus, your employees will enjoy our quarterly friends and family day events, which

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with every serving. These products are naturally flavored, no added sugar, and added prebiotic fiber for digestive support.

Never settle for less than great taste and food that fuels you! Both products are certified vegan, certified gluten free, certified by the Non-GMO Project and Certified OU Kosher.

Eat what you love. Love what you eat. Choose PB2.

For more information, go to www.pb2foods.com, call 229.387.7238 or email customerservice@pb2foods.com.

customer satisfaction. We continually develop new products and strive to over deliver on any promise. This can be seen by our ever-evolving product line that always includes features and benefits that improve the bottom line for our customers.

For more information, go to www .intuitive-concepts.com.

alignment with consumers and the demand for sustainability. By offering a new path that restaurants can quickly adopt, profit from and be sustainable with, Pathwater finally makes bottled water refreshingly refillable for all.

For more information, contact Gulshan Kumar, Vice President of Sales, at gulshan@drinkpath.com.

quality. The frozen food world is changing, and Lemon & Vine will be at the forefront of these changes – the consumers' go-to brand for the best Mediterranean food.

For more information, go to www.lemon andvine.com or email info@lemonand vine.com. To inquire about wholesale foodservice or to place an order, email wholesale@lemonandvine.com. that it never discontinues.

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

Marketing Manager Samantha Mullins.

“It’s an ideal solution for minimizing waste and maximizing output for fresh fruit and vegetable juices and custom craft cocktails.”

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

allow them to extend their 30 percent discount on SKECHERS shoes for the entire family. This includes kids' shoes, sandals, casual shoes and our performance line of running, walking and golf shoes and we have now added apparel and accessories to these events (over 3,000 styles to choose from). This is another employee benefit that our competitors can’t offer, as they only make work shoes.

For more information, call 855.759.7463 or email info@skechersdirect.com.