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Food Equipment News Thursday, February 9, 2017 2 2 NEW SHEAR-BLENDER-EMULSIFIER CART FROM TUCS The challenge: provide consistent sus- pension of particulates in soups, sauces and specialty products like salsas, mari- nara, dressings and refried beans. The solution: the new Shear-Blender- Emulsifier Cart, Model TEE-10HP from Tucs Equipment. Proper shearing-blending and emul- sification improves product appearance, quality and taste, but until now the only practical solutions available to foodser- vice operators were manual-operated hand-held immersion blenders or expen- sive stationary pieces of equipment. The Tucs Model TEE-10HP takes the guess- work out of shearing-blending-emulsifi- cation to give operators consistent, repeatable results in a mobile cart that takes up less than 6 square feet of kitchen space. Designed specifically for the food- service industry, the Tucs Shear- Blender-Emulsifier Cart is supplied with all the necessary outlet fittings and adapters. An optional inlet fitting kit is available for all of your existing pro- duction kettles, and the TEE-10HP can easily be moved between kettles to meet the needs of individual kitchen managers. The standard cutter will reduce particulate sizes from 1/4-inch to a fine purée. The NEMA-4X control panel makes operation a breeze and is designed to stand up to the toughest kitchen environments. The TEE-10HP can emulsify up to 375 gallons per minute, making it ideal for both low and high-volume applica- tions. Marty Tucs and his team have earned a reputation over 30 years for developing very innovative solutions to difficult food processing problems. With an 80,000-square-foot production plant located in Princeton, Minnesota, TUCS Equipment can meet the equip- ment needs of food proces- sors worldwide. It has solved difficult cooking, chilling, packaging and product han- dling problems for huge, multi-company, world-brand processors and for small regional packers and special- ty processors. To see the TEE-10HP, visit booth #2460 or call Tucs Equipment at 800.801.4965 to arrange a consultation for your specific application. For more information, go to www .tucsequipment.com or stop by booth #2460 and the What's Hot, What's Cool booth #1840. STERNO PRODUCTS LAUNCHES NEW TOOLS TO HELP REINVIGORATE AMBIENCE An interview with Laura Calder, Product Manager, Sterno Products. FEN: Many think of Sterno as a chafing fuel company. You're also in the lighting and ambience business? LC: While Sterno Products is best known for portable warming products, we are also North America's leading manufacturer of hospitality ambience products. Whether you're looking for a real-flame solution or a state-of-the-art flameless option, we provide a full selec- tion of products, as well as on-trend and design-centric lamps/candleholders. FEN: Why is table lighting and ambi- ence important? LC: Quite simply, it can increase rev- enue and motivate return visits. The effect a flickering candle has on a space is incredible; it can create an immediate sense of occasion. As a guest, you walk into a restaurant with unexpected lighting, whether it be on the tabletop or elevated, and you are immediately removed from your average day-to-day and transformed into a moment that feels more intimate and special. This compels many guests to 'splurge;' to linger longer on the premium wine and cocktails menu, listen more attentively to the spe- cials or consider that finishing dessert. A positive and enjoyable dining experience increases the likelihood of returned vis- its. FEN: Where should a foodservice or hospitality professional start? LC: The possibilities for creating ambi- ence are endless, and at first can feel a lit- tle overwhelming. To help make it easier, Sterno Products has created some tools that aid end users in arriving at a decision faster, and allows them to select products that best fit their styling and unique per- sonality of their operations. We encourage end users to visit our improved website, www.sternopro.com, which now includes easy-to-use filters that group products based on design, color and size. Digital catalogs are avail- able on our website, and can be requested from a local Sterno Products Manufacturer Representative at www.sternopro.com/find-my-rep. End users can access Sterno's Pinterest pages for ideas and inspiration for both tabletop and elevated lighting displays. Through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, we routinely feature restau- rants and caterers throughout the country who showcase stunning ambience. FEN: What would you say to those who think investing in ambience is costly? LC: It doesn't have to be. Adding table lighting can literally cost an operation pennies a day. For example, a 10-hour SoftLight Liquid Wax Candle can cost about $0.17 per table per day. Alternatively, if faced with open flame restrictions, Rechargeable Flameless Candles, while they carry a higher up- front cost, can cost about $0.04 per table per day over the course of a year. Remember we talked about the restaurant guest being more willing to 'splurge' on a more expensive glass of wine or dessert because of the pleasant ambience? That small cost is easily paid for. FEN: Are there other ways you can help customers save money? LC: We understand that every operation is cautious of its budget. Throughout the year, Sterno Products offers many ambi- ence promotions through our distributors, including free products, discounts and rebates. FEN: How can customers stay up to date on Sterno promotions? LC: Your Sterno Products Manufacturer Representative is informed on all cur- rent distributor promotions and can help you customize our marketing collateral to include your logo and information. We also list our promotions on our web- site and highlight them in our social media. For more information, visit www.sternopro.com, call 951.682.9600 or stop by booth #2273.