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R e s t a u r a n t D a i l y N e w s 9 1 F r i d a y, M a y 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 including its Instinct Commercial Pre- Rinse Faucet ® and its FlexCool ® cooler curtain. The FlexCool curtain by HIMI is a unique translucent polyvinyl curtain for coolers and freezers. It saves energy costs by reducing airflow between the cold freezer and the warmer work area. It also features unique user-friendly features rel- ative to use, installation and repair. HIMI has now become a ground- breaker with its line of automatic pre- rinse faucets. The Instinct Faucet was designed to be extremely ergonomic as well as energy sparing and cost effective. The Instinct Faucet also requires little maintenance and can be adapted to fit most sink configurations. "We are excited to showcase our top- quality foodservice products at the upcom- ing National Restaurant Association show," said Jason LeGunn, Marketing and Sales Manager of HIMI. "Our excellent customer service, in addition to the highest HIMI (Cont'd. from p. 1) quality innovative products, is what we will promote at the Show." HIMI will be at booth #9946, and will have a model of the Instinct Faucet fully functional for people to try as well as the FlexCool Cooler Curtain. About HIMI HIMI has been in the Operational Equipment Manufacturing industry for almost 60 years. It is a leading producer of tunnel washing components, people strip door curtains for coolers and freez- ers, and light industrial equipment and automatic pre rinse faucets. HIMI is known for manufacturing high quality products. HIMI's products are manufac- tured in the United States and are specif- ically used in foodservice, industrial and medical facilities. For more information, visit www.himi- products.com, 800.523.9460, email customerservice@himi-products.com or stop by booth #9946. trusive, do not attract attention and there is no cumbersome cord like old technology. Each spout includes a radio transmitter that sends real time pour information to the manager's computer. The brand, amount and time poured is all recorded and integrated into power- ful Cloudflo software for pouring cost analysis and inventory control. If that isn't enough, how about 4,000 pours between battery charge? To say that this tiny device is jam-packed with fea- tures is an understatement. Like an "elec- tronic lock" for instance – if the spout is removed from the bottle, the system will report the removal, date and time to the computer, giving management amazing flexibility and management control. Also included is a low battery indicator, not only on the spout but also on the manag- er's computer. That's right! A quick look on the computer reveals any bottle spouts that may need recharging, which can be done with a remote (wireless) charge key Wunder-Bar (Cont'd. from p. 1) that slips over the spout and recharges the spout battery without even having to remove the spout from the bottle! The Skyflo spouts fit wine bottles too and can be programmed in advance to pour what- ever amount management desires. The Skyflo Beerflo ® system moni- tors the amount of beer poured and also sends pour data via radio frequency to a remote management computer. The beer pours are integrated into the reports with liquor and wine pour information. Pour, manage and profit from a wire- less pour system that pays for itself in only a few months. Micro computing, powerful battery life, wireless communi- cation and much more is now available to the restaurant and bar industry in a pow- erful and affordable liquor pouring man- agement tool. For more information, stop by booth #4212, call 707.448.5151 or 800.722.6738, email sales@wunderbar .com or visit www.wunderbar.com to view a demonstration video. mint; give them one with their guest check. Enhance their experience, improve guest approval ratings and promote your brand message all for just pennies. Research proves customers truly appreci- ate and remember the gesture. When your customers are smiling and feeling appre- ciated when they leave, they are more likely to return….sooner than later. RDN: All mints are the same, right? JJ: While the same basic ingredients are used, there is a tremendous difference in product taste and quality. Consider the variables of recipe-quantity and quality of the ingredients used in the preparation. We only use the finest 100 percent pure ingredients from trusted suppliers. Even the method of preparation affects mint taste. Come see and taste the quality dif- ference today. RDN: Give away free mints to all cus- tomers? That sounds expensive. Is it? Quality Candy (Cont'd. from p. 1) JJ: Consider your average guest check amount and the cost vs. benefit of increasing repeat visits from your cus- tomers. Gifting a mint with the cus- tomer check is an incredible value and fantastic way to say "Thanks for your business" for just pennies. It is likely less cost per mint than you pay for one of your business cards. Promote your brand, your message, your social media presence, your loyalty club and/or your website – the possibilities are yours to imagine. Your custom logo and message plus our delicious high quality candy equals a fantastic combination built for your suc- cess! Quality Candy – 30 years in food- service candy manufacturing and market- ing. We are exceeding expectations with a complete dedication to superior food safety standards at our allergen-free facil- ity. Taste the Quality difference today! For more information, visit www.qcandy .com or stop by booth #1523. costs continue to inflate, a growing num- ber of American companies are now reshoring, bringing manufacturing back home. This trend tied with the recent "Made in America" movement has left many companies asking, are the advan- tages of reshoring worth it? Alan Yu, CEO and President of Lollicup ® USA Inc., has a mission to invest in the future of the American econ- omy by providing more job opportunities while staying cost competitive to entice customers to buy domestically. Lollicup USA took the plunge in early 2014 and began moving its production from Asia to Chino, Calif., for their Karat ® line of food- service disposables. It is now producing the majority of its PET, PP, PLA and paper cold cups in their U.S. facility for cus- tomers worldwide. They have also begun custom printing in its Chino facility to deliver faster turnarounds on custom food and beverage packaging for customers looking to efficiently market their brand. Lollicup USA shares why reshoring made sense for their business. Hands-on Quality Control Quality, safety and regulation are the biggest driving forces for Lollicup USA. With its new 300,000 square-foot pro- duction facility, it has greater control over quality testing and lead times. It produces many custom printed cups, which often require timely action and detailed instructions, so having the abili- ty to communicate directly with its pro- duction plant is extremely beneficial and U.S. Production (Cont'd. from p. 1) gives it the ability to decrease errors dur- ing production. Overall Costs in Asia vs. America After evaluating the production costs in both Asia and America, it realized that the total cost was essentially the same. Labor costs overseas have jumped 10 percent in the past decade. Rising labor costs paired with high markups on all aspects of the importing process from dock labor to freight and custom duties means that the once low cost of manufacturing overseas no longer outweighs the benefits of having complete control over its supply chain. U.S. Job Creation Lollicup USA's reshoring effort is still in its early stages, but it believes that the U.S. economy will continue to climb once more American companies make the same decision. Its Chino, Calif., pro- duction plant is growing by the day and it predicts its production capability will increase by 50 percent at the end of August. With that growth, it is not only creating production jobs but filling posi- tions in all aspects of the company. Other key factors driving this move- ment include proximity to customers, access to skilled labor, ease of doing business and flexibility. At Lollicup USA, its goal to start bringing produc- tion back home commenced in 2014 and it believes it will be the driving force to its success. For more information, stop by booth #1673. HOMEFREE LAUNCHES ALLERGY-FRIENDLY LEMON BURST MINI COOKIES HomeFree launched two new products at Natural Products Expo West: Gluten Free Lemon Burst Mini Cookies and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies Snack Multipack. They are the newest additions to the company's line of nation- ally distributed, gluten free, allergy friendly cookies. HomeFree Gluten Free Lemon Burst Mini Cookies are free of the eight most common food allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. They also contain no sesame or corn. Like all HomeFree products, these cookies are also certified kosher pareve, nonGMO and vegan and are a good source of whole grain. HomeFree's new Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies snack pack helps to fulfill the demand for "free from" convenience snack options on gro- cery store shelves. "Everyone wants to be included at snack time," said Jill Robbins, a clinical psychologist who founded HomeFree after her son devel- oped multiple food allergies. "Our new snack pack of our best-selling Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies will make inclusive shopping and snacking easier. We are also excited to launch such a flavorful and wonderfully textured lemon cookie that everyone can enjoy together." All HomeFree products are made in the company's dedicated facility free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, what and gluten. HomeFree is Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified, a certi- fied woman owned business and a cer- tified B Corporation for a strong com- mitment to social and environmental responsibility. HomeFree cookies are available for retail in 5-ounce boxes at a suggested retail price of $4.99. The new Chocolate Chip Minis Snack Multipack retails for $4.99 and single serve Grab & Go boxes retail for $1.39. Food service quantities are available in single serve bulk boxes and countertop displays and as loose bulk. Current flavors are Chocolate Chip (large and mini), Double Chocolate Chip Mini and Vanilla Mini as well as the new Lemon Burst Mini. The cookies are offered nationally and in Canady and through the company's web- site at www.homefreetreats.com.