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R e s t a u r a n t D a i l y N e w s S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 4 4 LOLLICUP LEADS AS A SUPPLIER OF TEA, COFFEE, AND RESTAURANT SOLUTIONS FOR FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY Lollicup ® USA, Inc. began in 2000 with its flagship boba shop just east of Los Angeles, providing hundreds of thirsty customers with a relaxing tea or coffee beverage. Since the establishment of the flagship Lollicup Coffee & Tea location, the company has grown nationwide in rapid succession. Over the years, Lollicup USA, Inc., has evolved into more than just a small boba shop. Along with providing food- service essentials, Lollicup USA, Inc. also produces its own beverage products under the TeaZone brand and manufac- tures paper and plastic disposables under the Karat ® and Karat Earth brand. The company has grown into a leading provider of all beverage and restaurant solutions servicing the large foodservice industry with syrups, powders, coffee, and tea leaves. Furthermore, the compa- ny Karat manufactures paper and plastic disposable products such as cold cups, hot cups, utensils, and more. In growing beyond the flagship loca- tion, Lollicup USA, Inc. sought to push company goals further and became the leading provider of beverage and restau- rant solutions. Lollicup USA, Inc. dis- tributes Torani syrups, Monin syrups, Big Train powders, Ghirardelli sauces, blenders, and Lollicup USA, Inc.'s own TeaZone ® brand. At the National Restaurant Association Show 2013, TeaZone will introduce its latest product: TeaZone Sea Salt Cream and Popping Pearls. Our natural and aromatic Sea Salt Cream is setting a new trend for the tea and bev- erage shops. D i f f e r e n t from table salt, sea salt is obtained through the evaporation of seawater with no additives at all. It is a great substitute for whipped cream and milk foam with its slight saltiness and sweet milky flavor. Another great addition to the TeaZone product is the Popping Pearls. Each pearl is about 3/8 of an inch in diameter and bursts with flavorful fruit juices when you bite into it. It adds flavor without the preparation time and these pearls compli- ment any beverage or frozen yogurt. Lollicup USA, Inc. prides itself in delivering a high-quality service, whether it is through its beverage and restaurant products or through its line of paper and plastic disposable products under the Karat and Karat Earth brands. Karat offers a full line of affordable premium paper and plastics that includes PET cups, translucent plastic PP cups, paper hot and cold cups, straws, paper food containers, and other disposables. Complimentary to the stur- dy line of Karat products are the Karat Earth line by Lollicup USA, Inc. Karat Earth offers a full line of eco-friendly PLA cups and eco-friendly paper food containers that are contemporary and consistent with today's modern and green society. Notably, the Karat Beverage Napkins are widely used at cafes, smoothie stores, and tea shops. They are made from premium paper and are avail- able for custom printing. For more information about Lollicup USA, Inc., TeaZone products, and Karat and Karat Earth products, please visit them at the National Restaurant Association Show booth 1657. OZARK RIVER PORTABLE SINKS INTRODUCES THE NATURE ULTIMATE PRO: HOT WATER HAND-WASHING ANYWHERE Ozark River Portable Sinks ® has devel- oped a reputation as the most trusted name in hot water portable hand sinks―and for good reason. They are known in the restaurant industry as an innovative, durable, easy-to-operate, high-quality, and cost-effective manufac- turer of portable hot water sinks. Ozark River's sinks are an Approved Living Green Product, boasting several environ- mentally friendly features. These include energy efficient instant water heating, economic use of water, separate water reservoirs to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination, and packaging made of 100 percent recyclable materials to encourage recycling. Each model is NSF Certified for san- itation, and each sink has been individual- ly tested, enabling the highest quality standards. Ozark River's incredible .003 percent warranty replacement rate stands as testament for this commitment to qual- ity. Martin Watts, CEO of Integrity Distribution LLC, manufacturer of Ozark River Portable Sinks, says it best: "It's always about complying with state and local hand-washing regulations on the professional level. That's why our sinks are NSF Certified, the most recognized certification by health officials with regard to sanitation, transforming hand- washing has been one of our core values; we have taken the approach to combat the spread of germs at the point of contact." The portable sinks of Ozark River's Nature Series are tasteful: rugged sinks designed for all indoor and outdoor hand- washing applications. The Nature Series portable handwashing stations offer instant hot water, needing only a 110V 20A power source. The cabinets are construct- ed from UV protected HDPE, and are each fitted with a cabinet lock. The cabi- net panels come in powder coated metal on the Nature Premier, and stainless steel on the Nature Premier Pro and Ultimate Pro, ensuring durability in the most stressful environments. Each sink has single or triple basin compartment options, and high grade, locking casters for easy movement. Ozark River Portable Sinks is proud to announce the newest addition to the Nature Series, The Nature Ultimate Pro. The Nature Ultimate Pro features a stain- less steel hood, which includes a C-fold paper towel dispenser. The hood design prevents leaves and other debris from inadvertently contaminating the handwashing environment and provides a cover for the paper tow- els and a protected surface for a soap dispenser (not included). "The possibilities are endless in regard to food and beverage serving; catering, concessions, outdoor classrooms, hospitality, outdoor entertainment," Watts said about the newest creation. "The Ultimate Pro allows the outdoor food and beverage server to be in full compliance by allow- ing them to wash their hands at the serv- ing station, thus limiting the opportunity for the spread of germs and deadly bacte- ria to customers." Every portable sink made by Ozark River is crafted for safety, durability, and beauty. Each model is NSF Certified. For more information about Ozark River Portable Sinks, please call 1-866-663- 1982, or www.OzarkRiver.com. See Ozark River Portable Sinks at the 2013 National Restaurant Show booth 7257. TEMP MINDER: PROTECTING YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET It's 2 a.m. on a Sunday: do you know the temperature of your refrigerated invento- ry? With ICC's Temp Minder™ line of products, you know exactly what's going on in your refrigeration 24/7. Temp Minder differs from the com- petition in a number of ways: probe installation is completely wireless; status and reports can be viewed from any- where, at any time; a PC is not required on site; there are no costly software charges or updates and each system is PCI compliant. The most economical system on the market, Temp Minder's only reoc- curring cost you'll have is a nominal annual monitoring fee which allows for reports and alerts. Alerts can be sent via text or email and can be arranged in an escalating scale. Each system is able to support numerous sensors within a facili- ty with repeaters enabling an extended range. Probe batteries last for two years and the system will alert you when it is time to change the batteries. Don't just stop at cold temps. With Temp Minder you can monitor hot temps as well, perfect for sensitive hot holding situations. Unique to Temp Minder, is the Food Product Probes that allow for con- tinuous monitoring of products like soups and stews. These hand probes almost make the cook and chill process foolproof and fully documented so you can meet with local health inspection guidelines. Temp Minder users say the product has saved them tens of thousands dollars in food, labor and revenue. Remember, when you calculate labor costs, it is not just the individual who is charged with making those rounds to hand write tem- peratures in a log book on a timely basis but also all of the labor that goes into the prepa- ration of food product. Imagine a breathtaking dessert for 300 prepared the night before and stored safely in a special freezer that lost power in the middle of the night; or a locker filled with specially aged beef wiped out by refrigeration fail- ure; or a special menu prepared the night before for a presentation to the CEO the next morning where a plug was acciden- tally kicked out by the cleaning crew. These are examples of awful situations that are all too real and were averted with Temp Minder in the kitchen. Unique to Temp Minder is CCP Minder, a portable device that automates the logging of Critical Control Points completely wirelessly to support your HACCP program. All these features make Temp Minder the only solution you'll ever need to control your most valuable asset. Available in a configuration to suit your needs, Temp Minder can be ordered with NIST Certification that can be updated annually. If transportation is an issue, be sure to check out Truck Minder mobile real time temperature monitor- ing solution for transport. GPS tracking shows you real time vehicle location. Truck Minder is the perfect solution for food transport monitoring. New for 2013 is Mobil Minder, the ideal solution for hospitals and kiosks, see temperature and location data within a facility. Sleep comfortably when you put Temp Minder to work for you. Contact Nick Hatsios at ICC at nhatsios@goicc.com or 877-ICC-8788. For more information on Integrated Control Corp., stop by booth 1672. After the show, visit www.goicc.com.