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R e s t a u r a n t D a i l y N e w s S u n d a y, M a y 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 1 4 HOW TO PICK THE BEST OPTION FOR ON-DEMAND PRODUCT LABELING When it comes to the new regulations on product rotation labeling, there is simply no choice but to move to an automated option. Outdated colored dots and hand- written labels just don't cut the mustard when the food safety inspector knocks at your door. Printer options that are currently available range from a low of around $300 that connect to your computer and offer limited label options, to models priced in excess of $1,000, forcing twice as many labels as needed and still lacking the flexibility. Determine exactly what your specif- ic needs are when selecting a model: sim- ple prep labels and product rotation? What's your storage environment: refrig- erated, moist or warm storage environ- ments. Remember to check your local health department as requirements change rapidly. In some areas of the country, not only is prep and expiration necessary, but product temperature at time of preparation as well. Compared to current product offer- ings, Integrated Control's i.Print series offers the best range of solutions to meet restaurant needs. Unlike other manufac- turers who force you to take two printers or versions that must be hooked up to a P.C., the i.Print line offers three levels of printers, priced to suit your needs. They include: i.Print, Easy, i.Print and i.Print XL. These units offer on-demand label- ing printers that can be used for prep, product rotation and Grab'n'Go display labels with nutritional facts, ingredient list and barcodes. i.Print offers more solutions than any manu- facturer. The low price point, i.Print, Easy offers features never seen before at a nominal invest- ment. When shopping for a high end unit, be sure to look for the following features: batch print- ing; product holding alarms; data collec- tion and reporting; print to forecast data; calculated thaw times; extended time cal- culations; barcode scanning – for scan and print; temperature device interface; multiple product print at the same time, custom label design capability and cus- tom reporting. For enterprise solutions, push down menu changes are both useful and necessary. The i.Print series holds a patented interface that communicates to your entire enterprise at the store level in a matter of seconds. They also have mod- els that feature remote printing capability and several stand alone and mounting options. As labor rates increase, time spent in the kitchen is more valuable than ever. The time it takes to remember a holding time and hand write a label has become cumbersome, expensive and obsolete, but most impor- tantly prone to negligence. Combine the costs of labor and food waste and the liability of a health depart- ment fine, the choice seems clear. Those who have purchased on-demand label printers find that ROI is often less than three months. ICC has repeatedly and consistently been shown to be the innovator and its line of automated label printers is no exception. Be sure to stop by booth #1863 and see for yourself how easy employing on demand printing can be. For more information, visit www.goicc.com or stop by booth #1863. STERNOCANDLELAMP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CANDLE IMPRESSIONS SternoCandleLamp™ recently announced that it has entered into a strategic part- nership agreement with Vancouver- based Northern International Inc., man- ufacturer of the best-selling Candle Impressions ® line of Flameless Candles. The agreement between the two compa- nies will provide the U.S. and Canadian foodservice industry with the most com- prehensive and innovative line of flame- less candle products and will be market- ed as SternoCandleLamp Flameless Candles featuring Candle Impressions Technology. Don Hinshaw, SternoCandleLamp CEO and President, said, "With the introduction of SternoCandleLamp Flameless Candles, North America's leading manufacturer of table top light- ing is now positioned to also be the most recognized name in flameless lighting. By partnering with Candle Impressions, SternoCandleLamp will provide the foodservice industry with the most comprehensive line of ambiance products." When asked why the leader in flame producing products would want to get into the flameless candle category, Craig Carnes, SternoCandleLamp Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, responded, "The answer is simple, our customers have asked us to. We will continue to provide our full line of liq- uid and hard wax products, but our cus- tomers are looking for a flameless solu- tion and we're partnering with Candle Impressions to make this technology available to them by introducing a broad line of flameless products." Steve Gula, President of Northern International stated, "We're seeing a tremendous increase in the demand for flameless candles, and we believe strong- ly that the foodservice market represents a huge growth opportunity. The time to act is now, and partnering with SternoCandleLamp allows us to move as quickly as possible in addressing the growing demand for our products in this market." SternoCandleLamp Flameless Candles will feature products produced by Candle Impressions, owner of the world's most prominent patented flameless candle technology, and the best-selling flameless candle manufacturer in the world. SternoCandleLamp Flameless Lighting will include candles that can operate in the rain and extreme heat, can- dles that can be recharged without chang- ing the battery and even candles that can be easily programmed to turn on and off automatically. SternoCandleLamp Flameless Candles are on display at NRA 2015, booth #7225. About SternoCandleLamp Headquartered in Corona, Calif., SternoCandleLamp is the leading manu- facturer and marketer of portable food warming fuel and ambiance products for the foodservice industry. SternoCandleLamp's product line includes wick and gel chafing fuels, butane stoves and accessories, liquid and traditional wax candles, catering equip- ment and lamps. For over 100 years, the iconic "Sterno" brand has been synony- mous with quality canned heat. The her- itage of reliability and innovation contin- ues today, as SternoCandleLamp contin- ues to bring to market new products that give food- service industry profes- sionals greater control over food quality and decor. About Candle Impressions Candle Impressions, a Northern International Inc. company established in 2003, is the preferred global supplier of flameless candles. Distributing to thou- sands of retail stores, Candle Impressions has earned its spot as the premier flame- less candle manufacturer in the world. Candle Impressions is known for its exclusive patent, which allows it to have a realistic wick design for flameless can- dles and has recently announced Mirage™, an extensive line of flickering flame LED candles. Candle Impressions' products have the most realistic flicker, which emulates the warm glow of real candle light while at the same time hav- ing the longest battery run times in the industry, making them virtually mainte- nance free. For more information, visit www.sterno candlelamp.com or www.candleimpres sions.com or stop by booth #7225. BUSINESS SHIPPING: FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOU DO BUSINESS Shipping with USPS ® doesn't just give you access to the country's largest deliv- ery network with online savings, free Saturday delivery and no residential sur- charges. With a range of shipping servic- es available, you can choose the one that's right for you and your business. Three Simple Steps for Efficient Domestic Shipping: Address it accurately. A complete and correct address can speed up delivery. USPS recommends you print the com- plete address in all caps. You can ensure the address is accurate by using the ZIP Code™ Lookup function in the quick tools drop down box at usps.com. Pack it up. Choose a box with room for cushioning your contents with bub- ble wrap, foam, newspaper or even shredded paper. If you don't have a box, you can pick up a free Flat Rate box at any Post Office™ location, or order them online and it will deliver them to your home or business for free. Tape your box shut and reinforce the seams with two-inch-wide packing or paper tape. Don't use string – it can get caught in sorting machines. Weigh and measure the package. Most shipping services don't accept packages – domestic or international – that weigh more than 70 pounds. To check the size, measure the longest side of the box. Then, measure the dis- tance around and add the two measurements. Remember – if you use a USPS Flat Rate box, you can skip this step entirely. Shipping internationally? Add these two important steps: Make sure you can ship it. Many items can be mailed internationally, but there are specific restrictions – and it's important to check the policies of your destination because each country has its own rules. You can check shipping restrictions by country via this site: http://pe.usps.com/text/imm/ab_toc.htm. Generally, items that cannot be shipped include lithium batteries. If you're shipping an item with batteries already included, ensure the batteries are removed before shipping. For a complete list of what can and cannot be mailed, visit: www.usps.com/ship /international-how-to.htm. Complete a Customs Form. You can usually print international postage and custom forms online. The U.S. Postal Service offers a tool called Click-N-Ship, which creates the customs forms for you (https://cns.usps.com/cfo/ ShippingInformationAction_input). When you fill out a customs form, list the contents of your shipment completely and accurately; otherwise, your package might be delayed or even returned. When you're done, insert your forms into a plastic envelope and place on the pack- age where it can be easily seen. Weigh your options. For more information, visit www.usps.com or stop by booth #1040.