Alto-Shaam: Two Alto-Shaam chefs recently spent 17 days on the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s new Oasis of the Seas, to
train the ship’s crew on its 88 Alto-Shaam ovens. Chefs Andy Mayeshiba and Roland Schwegler boarded Oasis in Turku, Finland,
and sailed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a training cruise for 2,165 crew members. Though the Alto-Shaam chefs spent
two and a half weeks aboard the luxury liner, they had little time to relax and enjoy its many amenities. A demanding training
schedule had the pair working more than 12 hours a day, every day, in the ship’s kitchens. For more information about
Alto-Shaam equipment used throughout the ship, visit www.alto-shaam.com...
Splenda No Calrie Sweetener: Announces
the Splenda Dessert Fame
Recipe Contest winners.
Congratulations go to professional
chef winner Allison
Leono for her Splendid
Tamales and culinary student
winner Haley Fontenot
of Texas Culinary Academy
for her Fallen Carrot Soufflé. For more information,
visit www.splendadessertfame.com...
The J.M. Smucker Company: The American
Culinary Federation (ACF)
recognizes the Smucker’s
PlateScapers, Crisco Professional,
Jif, Smucker’s JJP,
and Eagle Brand Sweetened
Condensed Milk lines with
the ACF Seal of Approval.
Presented by the nation’s largest organization of
professional chefs, the seal designates products
that meet the criteria set for application, physical
properties, performance, and packaging.
To qualify, products are thoroughly tested by a
team of ACF-certified chefs. For more information,
visit www.smuckerfoodservice.com...
Spring USA: Announces that WWRD Canada
will become the Canadian distributor of Spring
USA products. “We are confident that this
cooperation will exceed the level of service
expected within the Canadian marketplace,”
says Tom Brija, Spring USA president. For more
information, visit www.springusa.com...
Electrolux: 2Market Group and Chrane
Foodservice Solutions have joined Electrolux
Professional’s team as manufacturer’s representatives.
Both companies are authorized to
sell Electrolux and Electrolux Dito equipment.
2Market Group will cover the Ohio, Kentucky,
West Virginia, Indiana, and Western Pennsylvania
territories. Chrane will cover the Texas territory
(excluding El Paso). For more information,
visit www.electroluxusa.com/professional...
American Metalcraft: Out of 14 students in its
Dessert Buffet Course, the School of Culinary
Arts at Kendall College awarded first place
to Avril Blayney and second place to Hannah
Vaughn in a competition sponsored by American
Metalcraft. The challenge was to creatively
design and plate bite-sized desserts on a variety
of American Metalcraft stainless steel, glass,
and porcelain plates and platters. Both winners
were presented checks by David Kahn,
president of American Metalcraft. The plates
and platters used in the competition were also
donated to Kendall College. For more information,
visit www.amnow.com...
F&B3 (Food & Beverage Brand Builders): Has
named Mark Reinheimer principal. F&B3 has
been retained by Southern Wine & Spirits to
represent Funkin Purées and
Cocktail Mixers nationwide.
F&B3, based in Dallas, offers
strategic marketing, sales, national
accounts, and new product
consulting services for F&B
suppliers. For more information,
visit www.funkin.us...
Norge: The Norwegian Seafood Export Council
recently hosted the Norwegian Salmon Experience,
an educational event about Norwegian
Salmon, at the Institute of Culinary Education
in New York City. Chef Sven Erik Renaa
performed a culinary demonstration with
sampling of Smoked Norwegian Salmon with
Apple Vinaigrette and Horseradish. The 2010
Norwegian Seafood Ambassadors were also
introduced. For more information, visit www.seafoodfromnorway.com...
Kold-Draft: Offers its MGB Series Marine Ice
Cubers with special features for ice making on
cruise lines. Kold-Draft Marine Ice Cubers are
created to provide problem-free ice making,
even in rough weather, with an enclosed water
system that prevents water from splashing out
or in. With many corrosion-resistant features
specific for the marine environment, Marine Ice
Cubers are stackable, self-cleaning, and come
in two sizes: 600 pounds and 1200 pounds
daily capacity. For more information, visit
www.kold-draft.com...
Lantmannen Unibake USA: Schulstad Mini
Tropical Crown Danish are made with 24 layers
of Danish pastry and a tropical fruit filling.
Old-world pastry-making traditions combine
with a filling of real pineapple, papaya, mango,
and banana in a pre-filled, pre-proofed
mini treat that goes directly from freezer
to oven for convenience and product
protection. For more information, visit
www.lantmannenunibakeusa.com...
RATIONAL USA: Announces
the appointment of Björn
Rowland as president.
Rowland will continue in
his role as RATIONAL VP of
North America, overseeing
the region’s sales operations,
and will now also manage
the U.S. subsidiary’s day-to-day operation. Additionally,
RATIONAL Regional Sales Director
Louis Audette has been promoted to president
of RATIONAL Canada. For more information,
visit www.rational-usa.com...
(L-R) Fred Tibbitts, Jr., president & CEO, Fred Tibbitts & Associates; Mame Dimock, advancement officer, The Culinary
Institute of America; Joe McInerney, president & CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Fred Tibbitts & Associates (FTA): Celebrated its eighteenth annual “An Autumn Evening in New
York with Very Special Friends” at the Union League Club in New York City. One hundred guests attended, including
FTA 2009 honorees, hotel and restaurant senior executives, industry press, and sponsors. The 2009 FTA Hospitality
Award for Excellence as an Operator, North America, was presented by Joe McInerney, president & CEO, American
Hotel & Lodging Association, to Fernando Salazar, VP F&B, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (in absentia). A scholarship
in Salazar’s name was accepted by Mame Dimock, advancement officer, The Culinary Institute of America.
Ten Strawberry Street: Has developed
a new arm
called TAG Distributing
LLC. TAG will
be the exclusive
distributor of Ten
Strawberry Street
products for restaurants and hospitality. Any
products branded Ten Strawberry Street will
be labeled TAG going forward. A national sales
team is being developed to increase communication
and development of sales and customer
relations. For more information, visit www.tenstrawberrystreet.com...
Robot Coupe: The J80 Ultra Centrifugal Juicer
won the 2008 Apria Prize at the International
Equip’Hotel exhibition in Paris for the best
technological innovation in catering and is
now available in the United States. The juicer
processes whole fruits and vegetables without
cutting by featuring a large feed lead that automatically
draws the product down onto the
grating plate. For more information, visit
www.robotcoupeusa.com.
