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Restaurant Daily News 8 7 Saturday, May 18, 2019 Varimixer Introduces Kodiak Mixers The Varimixer Kodiak sets a completely new standard for how a professional mixer should work. Heavy lifting and uncomfortable working positions are a thing of the past. The unique Danish design saves you clean up time and makes this machine the market's most hygienic. Now, the 30-quart Kodiak model has been joined by a 20-quart mixer. For more than six months, designers and engineers from the Danish American manufacturer of professional mixers observed how people work in 25 differ- ent kitchens and bakeries. With a focus on working positions, heavy lifting and moving, cleaning and hygiene, they stud- ied the routines before, during and after the working at the mixer. The result is the Kodiak, 20- and 30- quart mixers that set a new standard for ease-of-use, a result that has been recog- nized with the prestigious NRA Kitchen Innovation Award. "We saw that work at many mixers requires a lot of heavy lifting," says Jan Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer of Varimixer. "Working with Kodiak does not. The bowl is placed on a high bowl trolley that is wheeled directly under the mixer, where it is easily attached, raised and lowered using an ergonomically designed handle on the side of the machine." The bowl trolley allows the bowl to be wheeled directly to and from the machine at worktop height. The bowl is seated securely in a rubber ring during movement. At the worktop, the bowl can be tipped, making it easy to remove the contents. Varimixer Kodiaks comply with the CE and UL requirement that prohibits the operation of mixers when the bowl is not in place – thanks to a unique, magnetic bowl detector. This protects the user from harm from rotating mixer tools. The patented safety guard is also held in place by mag- nets, which also act as safety cut-offs – the machine will not operate if the guard has not been attached. The safety guard with integrated funnel is made of transparent polycarbonate. This makes it easy to monitor progress in the bowl. The bowl has a high position, and the sides of the upper part of the machine slope inwards to increase the field of view of the bowl. "The bowl and the mixer tools have also been widened. This increases the speed and saves time during production. Our whip is the world's most efficient," Zimmermann concludes. "Kodiak is hand-built in Denmark from stainless steel, which, coupled with clever design, makes it very easy to clean. As the only mixer in the world, Kodiak complies with the IP44 standard, which means it can be cleaned using water. And the safety guard and bowl and mixing tools can be washed in a dishwasher," the director says. But beyond that, the machines' stan- dard equipment can be supplemented with a smaller bowl and accompanying mixer tools for the production of smaller volumes. Kodiak 20 can be equipped with a 12-quart bowl and Kodiak 30 with a 15-quart bowl, which increases the mixers' utility value. Visit Varimixer at Middleby booth #4200. Deliver First-Class Service to Your Customers The difference between a great dining experience and a fantastic dining experi- ence can be the smallest detail. Surprise your customers with a pre-moistened, 100 percent cotton terry cloth refresh- ment towel before, or after, their meal. Served refreshingly chilled or soothingly warmed, your customer will remember that touch of first-class service they received. White Towel Services offers a full range of affordable pre-packaged, pre- moistened, single use, terry cloth towels sized from 8 inches by 8 inches up to 12 inches by 12 inches. Each towel comes scented with lemon or lavender essential oils for the ultimate in a luxury towel. Also available in peach-mango and unscented. Using a White Towel Services towel warmer for heating is easy. Just add its pre-moistened towels at the beginning of service and turn the warmer on. Your towels will be hot and ready all day. With a small footprint, you can place it almost anywhere. Each warmer has a 100 percent money back lifetime war- ranty, and are UL Listed. Add Your Brand Your company has its own unique identi- ty, from your signature products and services to the special relationships you've created with your customers. Now it's time for you to build your most precious asset – your good name – by creating your own prestige brand. Using White Towel Services private label options, you can design the towel packaging any way you wish. Convey your marketing message creatively and stand out from your competition. White Towel Services, Inc. is the original source for hot and cold towel service. Visit White Towel Services at booth #3878. For more information, go to www .wtowel.com, email info@wtowel.com or call 817.868.7900. The Mighty Story: A Grand Distribution A large restaurant chain was looking to refresh its brand image. With approxi- mately 170 locations and 5,100 employ- ees, it needed a cost effective, profession- al and customized solution that would showcase its brand and help staff connect with guests. The Challenge Rolling out brand new uniforms was costly and unsustainable. With numerous locations, the brand must be represented consistently and professionally for all employees. The franchise was looking for a tool that would create a connection between employees and customers. In the midst of a busy season, it required a time- ly execution of four weeks to design, manufacture, package and distribute to each location across the USA. The Mighty Badge accepted the challenge, and was the perfect solution to reach all locations quickly. The Solution The easy to use, reusable Mighty Badge name badge kits allowed each store to personalize and assemble the badges quickly and easily. Because supplies were stocked on-site, franchises did not need to order new badges for new or seasonal staff, or misplaced badges. In order to maintain a consistent look and feel throughout the locations, design templates were pre- made and locked in by head office. On- site staff only needed to add employee names and titles using a custom drop- down list, and had the option to include information about their favorite product, which allowed customers to connect on a personal level. In addition, the name badges were competitively priced, and the reusability made them extremely cost effective. The kits were delivered on time to each restaurant chain, ensuring the brand was presented con- sistently in every store. Further, employees were able to share a bit of themselves with customers by identify- ing their favorite meal combos. The Results The Mighty Badge provided a strategic solution that exceeded all expectations. The customer received exceptional value, customer service and a long-term part- nership. For more information, visit booth #9932, go to www.imprintplus.com, call 800.563.2464 or email customerservice@ imprintplus.com. New Waring Commercial Dehydrator Maximizes Flavor, Creativity, Sales Driven by consumer demand for fresh, flavorful menu enhancements, dried food items are increasingly popular among chefs for their highly concentrated flavor and versatility. Pastry chefs integrate dried fruits into desserts for a boost of flavor, while bartenders use them to give craft cocktails a tasty twist. To meet the needs of the market, Waring has developed the WDH10 10- Tray Dehydrator – an exceptional, high- efficiency unit designed to perfect the dehydration process and produce a wide variety of dried food items. Ideal for cus- tomizing dishes with delicious jerky, dried fruits, herbs and vegetables, the dehydrator is engineered with sophisticat- ed airflow mechanics to concentrate fla- vor, preserve freshness and add texture. Equipped with an array of easy-to- use features, including a capacitive-touch LED display that features five program- mable memory settings, the Waring Dehydrator puts custom specialty appli- cations at a chef's fingertips. From dried fruit-infused specialty drinks to platters of dried meats, fruits and veggies, the unit makes it easy to add variety to any menu. Because the dehydra- tion process preserves flavor and nutrients, it extends shelf life and eliminates waste. The Waring Dehydrator ensures optimal performance with adjustable temperature range and timer, and the viewing window allows for easy monitoring of food items as they dehydrate. Constructed with solid, brushed stainless steel housing, the unit fuses sleek, sophisticated form with sim- ple, stress-free function, and includes removable stainless steel mesh trays. What's more, the Waring Dehydrator offers generous output yet con- serves counterspace with its com- pact design. A combination of power and portability makes it perfect for high-traffic restaurants, bakeries and other busy foodser- vice operations. "We pride ourselves on equip- ping operators to meet customer demand and take advantage of the latest food trends," said Dan DeBari, Waring's General Manager. "Today's consumers are especially drawn to the fresh flavor of dried snacks. Our dehydration technolo- gy brings out flavor, maintains freshness and reduces spoilage." Visit Waring at booth #2616.