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Restaurant Daily News 1 0 9 Saturday, May 20, 2017 RDN: Why did Sterno decide to look for new safety technology for its butane can- isters? DA: Our customers' safety is our pri- mary concern. Towards that goal, we are always looking for ways to improve our product line in both safe- ty and performance. The safety innova- tions we introduced to our butane can- isters a couple of years ago continue to exceed industry standards; however, we wanted to make this product even safer. As soon as this groundbreaking technology became available in 2016, we began making the necessary changes to launch the improved prod- uct by June 2017. RDN: How does the new safety technol- ogy work? DA: Our new butane canisters feature the world's first dual safety system offering explosion/fire prevention and suppres- sion. The primary feature is the Temperature Sensing Valve (TSV). The TSV automatically blocks the gas flow when temperature and pressure thresh- olds are exceeded. The secondary feature is called Rim Vent Release (RVR). As the temperature reaches critical levels the RVR releases the gas to prevent explo- sion. As this is happening, the TSV cuts off the gas supply to prevent fuel igni- tion. RDN: Essentially, if the butane canister reaches a point where it might catch fire or explode, this dual safety system will shut everything down? DA: That's correct. Our goal is to create the safest environment for our customers and their guests. RDN: What would cause a butane canis- ter to explode and/or catch fire? Sterno Products (Cont'd. from p. 1) DA: In general, problems occur with butane stoves and standard butane canis- ters. The stove can be old or damaged and this can cause problems with the can- ister. Another issue is when an oversized pan is used, causing the heat from the burner to reflect back onto the can. In both cases the results can be catastrophic. With Sterno's new safety features, our customers have one less thing to worry about. RDN: Is this new safety technology uni- versal on all butane canisters, or is it exclusive to the Sterno Brand? DA: Starting in June 2017, it will be exclusive to all butane fuel produced and sold by Sterno Products. RDN: How will a customer know that the Sterno butane canister they're using features this new safety technology? DA: Sterno butane canisters featuring this new safety technology will have a prominent TSV logo on the face of the can. RDN: Will the new canister be com- patible with all commercial butane appliances or just Sterno branded products? DA: We recommend using only Sterno branded butane appliances with Sterno branded butane fuel. RDN: When will the product be avail- able? DA: The new butane will be available in June. We'll be showing it and our entire line of butane appliances at the show. Be sure to stop by and see us at booth #6223. For more information, go to www.sternopro.com, call 951.682.9600 or stop by booth #6223. Renau Power Brick is a Wi-Fi-enabled, programmable four-zone AC power source with temperature and humidity sensor inputs that is remotely pro- grammed and monitored from an intu- itive mobile app designed for today's most popular mobile devices. Available for iOS, Android or Windows-based mobile devices, the Power Brick app allows users to pro- gram each zone in regard to how the controlled AC power turns on and off to either the sensor input status or a timed event, or even just to check power con- sumption on demand. With an easy-to- use and versatile graphical interface, programming the Power Brick via the mobile app is simple and fast. Users can even customize time periods with the touch of a finger. Flexible, modular and scalable, multiple Power Bricks can even be Renau Electronic Laboratories (Cont'd. from p. 1) linked together to accommodate any size of environment or application, all controlled from one app. In addition to LED indicator lights on the Power Brick itself and detailed on-screen information when using a mobile app, users can also opt to receive SMS or e-mail alerts if an error is detected or a danger condition occurs while they are away from the unit. The Power Brick also features an on-board buzzer and Renau's patent- pending over-current protection tech- nology to provide maximum control and reliability. Whether you need to control and monitor temperature, humidity, light lev- els or any other environmental variable, the Power Brick is an ideal solution for any foodservice application. For more information about Renau Electronic Laboratories' products and services, visit www.renau.com, stop by booth #4465 or call 818.341.1994. taste. According to the Restaurant Industry Forecast by the National Restaurant Association, 15 percent of family-dining restaurants and 16 percent of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants are focusing on breakfast foods as an area of expansion and improvement this year. The expansion of the morning meal has garnered new sales from foodservice consumers and spurred innovations in the way of breakfast foods with the addition of more artisan and gourmet options made with authentic ingredients. Fontanini, a state-of-the-art manu- facturing facility with headquarters in McCook, Illinois, delivers on authentici- ty, taste and innovation to help foodser- vice operators continue to wake up sales and profitability with sausages that can be enjoyed during the traditional morn- ing daypart as well as for lunch, dinner and in-between snacks. Fontanini offers a complete line of breakfast sausages in a variety of formats Fontanini (Cont'd. from p. 1) and a full portfolio of other sausage vari- eties, including sweet and hot Italian sausage, chorizo sausage and chicken sausage that can be used in breakfast- style recipes served throughout the day. Recognizing the importance of ver- satility in today's foodservice environ- ment, Fontanini produces a wide range of formats for its authentic sausages used for breakfast meals and snacks, ranging from chunks and toppings to links, pat- ties and ropes. Likewise, both ready-to- eat and uncooked products are available, depending on operators' needs. One of Fontanini's signature and most popular items, the 7-inch link, is used by chefs and operators for all-day menu items, including morning-style meals. The 7-inch link format is versatile enough to be prepared and served as a side to a hearty breakfast meal or to be portioned and used in recipes. For more information, visit www .fontanini.com, call 800.331.MEAT or stop by booth #2601. section increase the consumption of oranges. This directly provides the stores where our machines are installed with value and profitability, as they also act as an engine to drive the consumption of other fresh products on the shelves," says Silvia Perez, Marketing and Communication Manager at Zumex, who adds, "We work together with the supermarkets to integrate our solutions, in agreement with their business needs and their internal operation to make them more profitable." Main Innovations Found in the Speed Pro +Plus The automatic PulpOut system: with a silicone conveyor belt that permits auto- matic, easy, hygienic and fast pulp removal, while it also increases autono- my and saves time. Furthermore, its triple filter system guarantees high production yield as well as maximum juice quality and optimal texture. The PulpOut System mode of use can be programmed using the machine's electronic display; either Zumex (Cont'd. from p. 4) continuous or discontinuous depending on the type of pulp, and the Auto clean function is perfect to always keep the fil- ter clean. Built-in extraction kit: permits removing the entire juice extraction unit in just one movement and in record time (10 seconds), so that it can be washed as one single piece in the dishwasher or under the tap. Tap with front push button: included in the table top and podium self-service models, they allow consumers to serve their juice at the touch of a finger, mak- ing it more convenient. Bottle support: available in the Speed Pro +Plus Self Service Podium model, it secures bottles during the juice extraction process under the tap, for the user's greater convenience. New podium: doubling the normal waste capacity, to provide the machine with greater autonomy. Its two bins can store up to 70 kilos of waste – around 330 squeezed oranges. For more information, stop by booth #4374 or visit www.zumex.com. "It pays for itself in months," says Shepherd. "The Bar Maid GP-100 is five times faster than hand polishing, more sanitary and virtually eliminates break- age and the associated injuries. The cost is insignificant compared to the bene- fits." Another great new product is the Citrus Wedger. With one easy motion, whole lemons or limes are safely cut into eight or 16 perfect wedges for drinks, cocktails or food garnishes. Its heavy- duty commercial design features non- skid rubber feet for stability and an easy to replace, long-life stainless steel blade. The Citrus Wedger allows staff to spend more time serving paying customers and less time prepping fruit. Focused on developing more solu- tions for operators, Bar Maid now manu- facturers keg management carts and dol- lies, an extensive top quality line of bar Bar Maid (Cont'd. from p. 4) supplies and an innovative line of pesti- cide-free fruit fly control products, includ- ing the new FLY-BYE Floor Drain Trap Seal that is low cost, installs in seconds and eliminates evaporation, odors, gases and bugs… all big floor drain problems. The FLY-BYE Floor Drain Trap Seal is a patented one-way valve that allows water and solids to drain, then closes when there is no water flow to prevent migration of odors, harmful and poten- tially flammable gases, and insects such as fruit flies and cockroaches up through the floor drain grate. With four sizes to choose from, it installs easily in minutes and makes drains virtually maintenance free. Tested and certified to ASSE 1072 Standard and listed with IAPMO and I.C.C., it also helps with LEED Certification. For more information about Bar Maid products, visit booth #11016 or www.bestinthebar.com.