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Restaurant Daily News Saturday, May 18, 2019 5 4 LFC Biodigesters from Power Knot The LFC ® biodigester is a machine that digests waste food. LFC biodigesters are made of stainless steel and are usually installed in the kitchen or wherever waste food is generated. The LFC biodigesters reduce the expense, inconvenience and mess of disposing of waste food. Power Knot has models that process from 20 pounds to 4,000 pounds per day of waste food. LFC biodigesters are simple to install and use and can accept waste food at any time. They are free of odors and have low operating costs. The output is grey water that is safely discharged into the sewer system. Each LFC biodigester reports the amount of waste ingested on its touchscreen and sends that data to the cloud. The information about usage and statistics can be accessed anywhere on any device. By diverting waste food from land- fills, you will save money on the collec- tion of trash with a payback that is typi- cally two years or less. By eliminating smells, flies and rodents around trash bins, you will improve cleanliness, and by removing the need for plastic bags and the staff having to take trash out of the kitchen, you improve operations. By keeping the waste food out of the landfill, you are significantly reducing your carbon footprint. With the LFC cloud you can easily create reports for any stakeholder. The LFC biodi- gesters use aerobic diges- tion to break down the waste food. A proprietary blend of naturally occur- ring microorganisms digests the waste rapidly; these are sup- plemented once per year. The mechanism is not maceration, so the exiting water comprises mostly digested material that has been converted to water. A motor in the machine turns the contents of the drum slowly – and only for a quarter of the time – to ensure no physical break- down. Energy consumption is very low and operating costs are mini- mal. As a profitable company with installations globally, Power Knot is a market leader in kitchen food digesters. Its LFC biodi- gesters are the most techno- logically advanced machines available and the company offers a three-year warranty. The LFC biodigesters offer a payback period typi- cally of less than two years. Power Knot designs, develops and manufactures all LFC biodigesters at its headquarters in the capital of Silicon Valley, California. For more information, go to www .powerknot.com. New Technology from the Front of House to the Back of House Dallas-based manufacturer SandenVendo America, Inc. is promoting its revolu- tionary technology, Lumilinna and KuraBan, at the 2019 NRA Show. Lumilinna B dispenses super- chilled, icy beverages to consumers. Lumilinna B is the new four compart- ment cooler that uses precise refrigera- tion control to hold products just below the freezing point. This technology pro- duces ice crystals throughout a beverage which delivers a refreshing new drink experience. KuraBan utilizes a Non-Thermal Electric Field Energy (N-TeFe) technolo- gy, developed through more than 15 years of research and development in Japan. N-TeFe technology, which works within a temperature range of 28 degrees Fahrenheit to 37 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius) to inhibit oxidation and bacterial growth. The KuraBan technology creates a per- fect environment for preserving fresh foods without the need for potentially harmful chemicals or radiation. SandenVendo America will also be showing its Hot Food and Ambient Food Display, CaffeUno and WHYNOT Saver and Dispenser System. CaffeUno: Bean-to-cup coffee machine featuring the tankless instant heat water system. Crysta: Fully-automatic fresh-brewed coffee machine that serves delicious café latte with "coffee of rich flavor" that is not beaten by milk. Open Hot Food Displays: The same stylish look as the current HFD line with the open design that increase impulse purchases. The Ambient Food Display features LED lights and white shelves, swing open front doors and sliding back doors perfect for full and/or self-serving. WHYNOT: Using the patented FreshKeep™ wine saver technology, the cork replacement from the bottle is performed within a nitrogen gas filled environment, permit- ting zero exposure of the wine to oxygen, preserving the wine for up to 11 months. SandenVendo America is a Dallas, Texas (USA) based manufacturer of foodservice equipment, vending machines and micro market solutions. For more information, visit booth #11309, go to www.vendoco.com or call 800.344.7216. The Perfect Pizza Oven for You Starts With Forno Bravo By Alexander Clark, Director of Marketing, Forno Bravo Each year, thousands of people begin their journey towards finding "the perfect pizza oven" for their newly inspired out- door kitchen, startup pizzeria or an expansion to their current business offer- ings. But what does "perfect" mean when the context is so far reaching? Does it come down to size, shape and finish? Do things like accessibility and fuel options count? What about recovery times and community-tested longevity? Price point? I believe the simple answer is ... yes. To me, perfect is not made up of a single feature or design, but rather, a combination of elements that make an oven perfect for you. Our goal at Forno Bravo is to create a foundation of per- formance and reliability that our cus- tomers can build upon to match their individual needs. Each pizza oven core is manufac- tured in our Salinas, California facility, and features a proprietary for- mula designed to famously retain heat, as well as with- stand extreme changes in tem- perature without putting stress on the dome. High-quality materials plus science equals long lasting, high-quality ovens. By controlling the entire process from start to finish right here in the USA, we're able to uniquely provide highly- customizable configurations and finishes that truly meet our customers' needs without compromising quality or accru- ing excessive costs. From kits to fully assembled, wood fired, gas or combo, stucco or custom tile, countertop or steel stand, the list goes on and on ... all with transparent pricing to match. On behalf of Forno Bravo, I want to thank the countless mem- bers of the Forno Bravo family for welcoming us into your homes and businesses. I'm proud to be a part of such an amazing community and an unbelievably talented team. If you're thinking about buying a pizza oven in 2019 that will reach your measure of per- fection, I hope you'll start with us. Visit Forno Bravo at booth #264. For more information, go to www.forno bravo.com, call 800.407.5119 or email sales@fornobravo.com. Cooler Concepts: 25 Years of Reliability An interview with Bill Dunnett Jr., Founder and President, Cooler Concepts. RDN: After leading the beer industry for 25 years, what keeps you reaching for more? BD: There is still so much to accomplish. In my travels I still see poorly used beer coolers that are dangerous, hard to work in and cluttered. People just don't know there is a better option. RDN: What problems exist in your scope that most people don't think to consider? BD: Many do not have a clear plan on what they want to do for proper beverage storage. The number of taps, serving ves- sel size and any other storage they may need are all considered in our final sug- gestion to the customer. RDN: Can you recall the name of your old- est project still open for business? Looking back on it, what are your thoughts? BD: It would have to be El Cortez in Country Club Hills, Illinois. I sold them a shelving system while working on the beer truck in 1994. During a remodel and after 10 years of daily use, I picked up the original shelving and had the grime acid stripped and hot dipped galvanized again. When it came time to reinstall the shelv- ing, the refinished product looked just like it did in 1994. For El Cortez, it gave them everything they were looking for and the durability speaks for itself. RDN: Having broken into the industry as a small business and becoming a main player, what is your goal for the next 25 years? BD: I think to just keep getting the word out, whether it's through our reps, person to person or via social media platforms. We have never had a warranty claim in 25 years, for any reason. It is a major accomplishment and we're very proud. I'd like to keep informing people that they can determine what their beer cooler looks like. Not a catalog! RDN: Where can dealers and designers find you? BD: We can be found at www.kegracks.com, on Instagram @cooler_concepts. Our Ready-Ship Program is in the AutoQuotes catalog and we're represented by the finest manufac- turer's reps. We will be putting our mod- els into KCL by the time anyone reads this article. RDN: What impression would you like to leave on the restaurant industry? BD: I would like to be thought of as a company that personally cares about the end user. By choosing Cooler Concepts, they get me, my team and 25 years of reliability. They have a partner that cares about their business and is only a phone call away. Our passion, expertise and knowledge are unparalleled by any other shelving company. For more information, call 800.598.2945, go to www.kegracks.com or find the com- pany on Instagram @cooler_concepts.