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Re s ta u ra n t D a i l y N e ws M o n d a y, M a y 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 5 0 around the world for close to 250 years. With a combined 300-plus years of com- mitment to the highest quality ingredi- ents, GUINNESS and Rose Packing cre- ated pure perfection – a beer brat that is in a league of its own. Known for its roasted barley and hops, GUINNESS beer not only enhances the authentic flavor of Rose Packing's signature pork bratwurst; it also saves sausage enthusiasts time. Skip the step of marinating – it's already done. GUINNESS Beer Brats have so much flavor, condiments are hardly needed. In fact, this just may be one brat you prefer to eat as is. GUINNESS Beer Brats made by Rose Packing will be available for every- one to enjoy at foodservice and retail markets starting again this summer. Members of the food industry will get a taste of the brats at NRA 2014. "We've been producing the highest quality pork products since 1924, and it was time we combined our love for sausage and brats with another grillers' passion – a great-tasting beer," said Erik Vandenbergh, Director of Marketing and Advertising for Rose Packing. "GUIN- NESS beer was the clear choice because of its great flavor and high quality, which we believe is a perfect addition to our signature bratwurst." Look for retail packs of GUINNESS Beer Brats made by Rose Packing avail- able in 5 - 5:1 and 6 - 7:1 links in a vac- uum pack. Foodservice portions will be available in 10-pound bulk packs. For recipe ideas, visit www.rosepacking.com. About Rose Packing Rose Packing's commitment to its cus- tomers since 1924 has been consistent – produce safe, quality products to meet or exceed the customer's expecta- tions and regulatory requirements. Rose Packing employees work together G UINNESS ( Cont'd. from p. 1) as a team, encouraging pride of work- manship with continued emphasis on quality, productivity, and above all, food safety. For more information, visit www.rosepacking.com. About GUINNESS The GUINNESS Company was estab- lished in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. Brewed using four natural ingredients, water, barley (malted and roasted), hops and yeast, GUINNESS is the world's most popular stout. The iconic beer is brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150 with 10 million glasses of GUINNESS enjoyed every day around the world. The most GUINNESS is sold in Great Britain, Nigeria, Ireland, U.S.A. and Cameroon. All GUINNESS consumed in Ireland and Great Britain is brewed at St. James's Gate Brewery. Find out more at www.guinness.com. About Diageo Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding col- lection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and perform- ance, visit www.diageo.com. For a glob- al resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best prac- tice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere. For more information, stop by booth #5831. integrated state of the art manufacturing and engineering company, producing more than 15 unique products that con- tinue to bring new technology and prod- uct improvements to the marketplace. Jud Schroeder and his brother George founded Lancer Corporation, one of the world leaders in beverage dispensing equipment. RDN: As a vertically integrated manu- facturer, what is your current product line? AB: We are focused more towards the concentrated or post-mix beverages with numerous dispensing platforms. The cur- rent product line includes bar guns, post- mix tea dispensers, chiller platforms, ice cooled dispensers, tea brewers, visual bubblers, and new for 2014, a frozen uncarbonated dispenser. RDN: What makes your manufacturing company unique? AB: Schroeder America is totally com- mitted to engineering and manufacturing a quality product at competitive prices with outstanding customer service. A dedicated Research and Development Department is focused on continued product improvements and next genera- tion dispensers. Vertically integrated manufacturing ensures quality control, on time delivery and cost savings that are passed onto the customer. Customer serv- ice and satisfaction along with beverage quality are the company's priorities. RDN: Who is Schroeder America's cus- tomer base? AB: While our doors have only been open for a few years, our market share is strong and growing. Schroeder America Schroeder America ( Cont'd. from p. 1) enjoys strong relationships with major syrup suppliers worldwide. Additionally, we sell to and through distributors servic- ing many of the top brands in the food and beverage industry. RDN: Schroeder America continues to sell from a platform of quality and relia- bility. Can you address this? AB: The ICON ® and MAGNUM are our bar gun beverage dispensers. The bar gun exceeds industry standards for reliability, serviceability, ratio control and is the pre- ferred bar gun for many companies worldwide. Schroeder America lives and breathes 'continuous product improve- ment' in order to ensure that our products not only perform the best but also contin- ue to evolve and improve to meet market demands. The post-mix tea dispenser introduced new technology and raised the bar for dispensing product through a simulated tea urn. RDN: Does Schroeder America have any new products that have not been men- tioned? AB: In development for the past three years, Schroder America's new carbonator entry is ready for the market. RDN: Why should the industry look to Schroeder America for their beverage dispensing solutions? AB: As stated above, we are driven by drink quality, reliability and serviceabili- ty. All of these things drive customer sat- isfaction and certainly beverage volume. This means dollars and cents to our cus- tomer's bottom line. For more information, visit www.schroederamerica.com, call 210-662-8200, email ab@schroeder america.com or stop by booth #821. print any kind of label. From day of the week labels to eight inch "grab 'n' go" labels. There's never a need to worry about ink; i.Print has a direct thermal heat transfer print head that will deliver consistent, reliable quality over long periods of time. With i.Print, grab and go labeling has become easy and flexible. Hold only one skew of labels, so you are no longer stuck with LTO labels long after the offer has expired. Looking for an enterprise solution? i.Print can push down menu changes to your entire enterprise at the store level in a matter of seconds. Want an extra print- er? No problem, i.Print can be configured with a dual printer or remote printer to ICC ( Cont'd. from p. 4) meet your operational needs. Counter mount or wall mount, i.Print's slim design can be placed or wall mounted in very tight areas. In short, i.Print is the most cost effective and flexible printer on the mar- ket. Like all ICC products, i.Print has been developed and designed by ICC using the best printer available. This ensures that ICC can customize this prod- uct to your particular needs. Customization can include the incorpora- tion of different forms of technology to address ongoing demands. For more information, visit goicc.com, stop by booth #1857 or call Candace at 877-ICC-8788 to set up an appointment with a Solutions Architect who can assist you with your specific needs. WILDLY POPULAR 'ARTISAN FAST' RESTAURANT CONCEPT POISED FOR GROWTH The wildly popular St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop is introducing its innovative "Artisan Fast" concept to franchisees in the Midwestern region. The concept high- lights made-to-order chopped salads and whole grain pizzas that appeal to both the heath-conscious and to those who just want a delicious meal that's quickly pre- pared. Guests can create their own organ- ically dressed chopped salads and indi- vidual pizzas from a variety of fresh toppings or they can choose one of Crushed Red's Urban Crafted cre- ations. Additionally, guests can select from the all-natural soups (three offered daily) or unique appetizers the restaurant dubs "shareables." The food preparation is fast – with pizzas deliv- ered straight to your table in about five minutes – and comfortable interiors that invite guests to linger and relax, even if they're in a hurry. Not only is Crushed Red committed to an outstanding customer experience, but to the environment as well: the restaurants are 100 percent sustainable with certification from the Green Dining Alliance. They feel that being sustainable is not only the right thing to do, but also something their guests appreciate and feel good about. Crushed Red's unique concept has made them a huge favorite in the St. Louis area garnering "Best Fast Casual Restaurant" and "Best Local Restaurant Chain" awards from the Riverfront Times and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Go Magazine respectively. This exciting franchise opportunity is being offered to investors in Midwestern region. About Crushed Red Founded in St. Louis by veteran restau- rateur Chris LaRocca and father and son entrepreneurs Ralph Kalish, Jr. and Powell Kalish, Crushed Red is a com- pletely new restaurant concept that fills the need for truly delicious, healthful foods that are served as quickly as their unhealthy counterparts. Much more than another fast casual concept, Crushed Red is the first entry in the emerging Artisan Fastcategory. Its menu was developed by people with years of culinary experience, master craftsman who pride themselves on quality and taste. Visit www.crushed-red.com/ for more information.