Crisco Professional Pan Release Spray was developed to produce less foam and offer more consistent surface coverage and better overall performance. Available in sizes to fit foodservice operation needs, Crisco Professional Pan Release Spray has been awarded the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Seal of Approval. After being tested by an ACF-certified team of chefs, the ACF Seal of Approval is awarded to products that meet their criteria for application, physical properties, and performance.
Fishery Products International’s line of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable seafood now includes Ice Shrimp™ brand cooked and peeled Canadian coldwater salad shrimp. The Ice Shrimp family of products carries the MSC blue eco-label, verification of meeting stringent environmental standards for sustainable fisheries. Because of its firm texture, sweet taste, and menu flexibility, Ice Shrimp has been a popular seafood delicacy since its launch nearly 10 years ago.
Milliken and Company’s latest fabric, Damask HD™, combines a soft, natural feel with performance and durability. According to Milliken’s Steve Bobo, “Lab tests show that high-performance Damask HD retains its pattern and color definition four times longer than cotton and poly/cotton blends, while resisting pilling and shedding.” It can be washed at a lower temperature, resulting in additional energy savings. Damask HD is currently designed in six patterns and 24 colors, with custom patterns available upon request.
PET Evaporated Milk from the J.M. Smucker Company adds creamy richness to main dishes, soups, salads, desserts, and beverages. A thicker alternative to milk that is lower in fat than cream, PET Evaporated Milk with added Vitamin D has been a staple in many homes and foodservice establishments since 1885.
Kraft Foodservice announces the launch of Classic Select Roast, a shelf-stable liquid coffee concentrate by The Maxwell House Coffee Company. Available in both caffeinated and decaffeinated varieties, this blend of 100 percent coffee beans is designed for quality and convenience and has a bold, rich aroma and full-bodied flavor. The aseptic two-liter bag-in-box product boasts a 12-month unrefrigerated shelf life, ideal for foodservice operators with freezer and refrigeration storage limitations.
The RATIONAL SelfCooking Center grills up to 108 meat or vegetable portions with authentic score patterned results on the nonstick CombiGrill accessory. To grill, simply place the raw (or even frozen) products on the cold grids and select the item to be grilled, the level of browning, and the amount of doneness on the digital keypad. The SelfCooking Center effortlessly monitors the process to achieve the desired result.
Scotsman Ice Systems welcomes the new Prodigy Nugget to its Prodigy family of ice machines. The new model unites two of their most popular products, chewable Nugget Ice and Prodigy technology. Created with the consumer in mind, Nugget ice displaces more liquid than cubed ice, lowering syrup costs per cup. Prodigy Nugget ice machines are highly efficient, using up to 50 percent less water and 17 percent less energy than cube ice machines.
Server Products introduces their newest addition and smallest offering, the BP-¼ and BP-½ bottle pumps. These petite stainless steel pumps are designed for dispensing syrups for slushies, cocktails, and coffee-based beverages. The BP-¼ and BP-½ deliver onequarter ounce and one-half ounce portions, respectively. The reusable BP pumps, unlike plastic pumps, do not contribute to solid waste and landfill issues. The pumps are NSF-listed and backed by a two-year warranty.
The stainless steel coffee/tea press from Service Ideas is a traditional press system made from 202 stainless steel with double-wall insulation for keeping hand-pressed coffee and loose-leaf tea at the proper temperature longer. The press is available in three sizes: 0.35 liter (12 ounce), 0.8 liter (27 ounce), and 1 liter (33.8 ounce).
American manufacturer Buffet Enhancements International introduces its 2009 catalog, The Elements of Buffet, now available for download from their website. Featured product lines include New Age Chafing Dishes, American Chocolate Fountains, Marquis Portable Buffet Fountains, lighted ice displays, and the new ClearBLOCK ice machine.
Simplot Foods introduces three new refrigerated avocado products utilizing Simplot’s unique Culinary Fresh™ ultra-high pressure (UHP) technology to deliver 100 percent Hass avocado with no additives or preservatives. The ready-to-use Simplot UHP avocado products include Supreme Pulp, Western Guacamole, and Extreme Supreme Guacamole. All require no peeling, pitting, or thawing. The cold pasteurization process uses a high-pressure chamber to destroy pathogens while maintaining the flavor, aroma, texture, and nutritional value of fresh avocados.
Riegel Consumer Products, a division of Mount Vernon Mills, now offers table skirting in a wide variety of colors. The classically tailored skirting is made of 100 percent polyester fabric in three pleat styles: box, shirred, and accordion. Riegel’s table skirting can be used to add style to registration, buffet, meeting, and banquet tables and create elegance at more formal events such as wedding receptions.
