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Restaurant Daily News Saturday, May 20, 2017 9 4 THERMOMETER INNOVATION FROM CDN CDN is launching a variety of new ther- mometers to meet the needs of profes- sional chefs, restaurants, hospitality establishments and more. CDN is one of the fastest growing foodservice suppliers of kitchen measurement tools, with a 30- year history of thermometer expertise. The NSF-certified ProAccurate ® Infrared Gun/Thermocouple Thermometer (INTP662) stands out for dual functionality to ensure food safety and best culinary results, with infrared for non-contact surface temperatures and a thermocouple probe for internal tem- peratures. With Minimum, Maximum and Lock modes for easy scanning of multiple targets over time, it also features integrated HACCP color-coded back- lighting instantly showing if tempera- tures are within HACCP guidelines for safe food temperatures. Both the infrared and thermocouple functions measure from -76 to +662 degrees Fahrenheit (-60 to +350 degrees Celsius). The distance to spot ratio is 8:1. Easy one-button opera- tion and a data-hold function facilitates temperature readings. A CDN first, the best-selling ProAccurate Digital Thermometer (DT392-1.7) is now available with an exclusive 1.7-mm thin tip. This NSF-cer- tified thermometer features simple one- button operation for measuring the inter- nal temperature of meats, poultry and fish for perfect culinary results. Made from food-safe plastic with a stainless- steel stem, it has a conven- ient temperature guide on the sheath, which doubles as a handle extension. CDN is now offering its ProAccurate Cooking Thermometer with Calibration Tool (IRT-220- Cal), with a wrench built into the sheath for easy cal- ibration. This NSF-certified thermometer is made of 304 stainless steel, with a magnified dial and shatterproof polycar- bonate lens. The CDN Thermocouple Surface Grill Thermometer (TCT572SG) offers precise measurement of surface tempera- tures in just three to six seconds. Its ther- mocouple technology provides for fast readings in a wide temperature range of - 58 degrees to +572 degrees Fahrenheit (- 50 degrees to +300 degrees Celsius). Water resistant and shatterproof, this model has easy field cali- bration for accuracy over time. The digital display – which can show current and max/min surface tem- peratures – features extra- large digits and is backlit in blue for low light con- ditions. All of these new CDN thermometers are manufactured with BioCote © , an antimicrobial agent. Specializing in kitchen measurement tools, which includes thermometers, timers and scales, CDN stands out as a global category leader with the personal service and commitment of a business that has been family owned for over 30 years. CDN products are found at over 15,000 commercial locations worldwide. For more information, go to booth #1634 or visit www.cdnkitchen.com. LANCER SHOWS OFF FLEX JUICE DISPENSER, NITRO FUSION COFFEE DISPENSER AT SHOW Looking for some fresh ways to entice customers and boost beverage sales? Then you'll want to see Lancer's new Flex Juice Dispenser and Nitro Fusion Coffee Dispenser at booth #6213. Both dispensers shatter the "same old" mold with a sleek and sophisticated new look that complements today's modern décor. Flex Juice Dispenser Lancer's four product, refrigerated dis- penser's high-end aesthetics are a depar- ture from the institutional appearance of stainless steel and square corners. Flex's white exterior, curved and smooth lines, illuminated graphics and brand labels blend to visually convey fresh, clean and ready to serve! Need a place to add a splash of color and your market message at eye level? Flex's smooth side panels offer the per- fect spot. Beyond visual appeal, maximiz- ing uptime was paramount in Flex's design. Portion controlled dispensing from the push button touchpad is fast and user-friendly, and staff-friendly as a fast wipe maintains that fresh, clean appearance. The refrigerated cabinet is also quick to clean thanks to its single piece molded liner with rounded cor- ners, and pump motor location outside of the cabinet. Flex saves time and hassle with service access from the front for ratio programming and air filter cleaning or replacement. The cooling system components, remov- able/replaceable tubing and single- piece nozzle/diffuser are faster to service than their counterparts on competitive dispensers. There are four dispense points to avoid flavor cross- over. When a bag-in-box (BIB) is emptied, a convenient Sold Out indicator lights up. For energy efficiency, when the door is opened to replace a BIB an integrated door switch inter- rupts the fan and agitator motor, and when the door is closed they resume operation. Flex has earned its name due to its flex-ability to easily adapt to any cold non-carbonated beverage (like switching apple juice to lemonade) for other day parts; from breakfast to lunch to dinner beverages. Nitro Fusion Coffee Dispenser Nitro coffee is gaining popularity with consumers for good reason. This frothy nitrogenated beverage with a beer-like head is rich in flavor, smooth to the palate, and provides an adult beverage feeling without the alcohol. It's high in antioxidants and has lower acidity than hot brews. Nitro coffee has the same nutritional value as typi- cal coffee, but with more caffeine. Nitro Fusion Coffee Dispenser is gaining populari- ty with smart business man- agers. Nitro Fusion is the low- est cost nitro coffee dispenser with the greatest return on investment. It pays for itself in as quickly as two weeks, pending cup sales. Every cup afterwards yields sub- stantial profit. This stylish refrigerated dispenser has a small footprint, yet it delivers glass after glass of consistently cold nitro infused coffee, pours with a beau- tiful cascading effect and finishes with a rich creamy head. NSF-certified Nitro Fusion can use brewed coffee, pre-mix coffee concentrate or bag-in- box (BIB) stored at room temperature. Unlike dispensing towers, there's no need for additional under-counter refrigeration. For more information, stop by booth #6213, email generalinfo@lancercorp.com or go to www.lancercorp.com. SOLVE CHALLENGES BROUGHT ON BY MOBILE ORDER AHEAD & PAY AHEAD The massive popularity of mobile apps and online ordering has been a boon for many restaurants. A 2016 Deloitte sur- vey found that 40 percent of customers would rather order online, at their con- venience. That's great news, because customers who order online spend more – an average of 13 percent more at casual and fast casual restaurants, and up to 26 percent more at quick serve restaurants (QSR). But that's not the whole story. Not surprisingly, most mobile and online orders are for carryout. But all that new carryout business means growing pains – operational issues that need to be solved. Many of these challenges involve streamlining order pick-up – that crucial "last inch handoff" that can make or ruin the customer experience. Fortunately, this challenge is easily solved. AnyWhere™ Order Pick-Up Solutions are helping restaurants and foodservice companies solve their opera- tional challenges, and make order pick- up the fast, convenient experience cus- tomers want. Challenge 1: Carryout Means Longer Lines, and Longer Waits After your customers' easy, breezy mobile order and pay experience, they expect order pick-up to go just as smoothly. Instead, they're often greeted with lines at the register, crowds in the lobby and confusion about where to get their order. Their busy-yet-efficient day comes to a screeching halt…not good. AnyWhere Solutions – The End of the Line Now imagine a different scenario. With AnyWhere Order Pick-Up Solutions, customers skip the line and pick up their order in seconds. They're self-serve, so customers just scan their pick-up code on their app, grab their order and go. It's a fast, easy process that earns their loyalty and keeps them coming back. It even keeps dine-in customers happy, because it reduces lines at the register, too. Challenge 2: Carryout Can Be Just Plain Awkward Even restaurants with a significant carry- out business don't always account for the extra work and unique traffic patterns that require employees to bring orders to the pick-up station. This leads to work- flow bottlenecks and extra traffic in cus- tomer areas, and can leave nearby cus- tomers feeling like they're in the way. AnyWhere Solutions – Nailing the Carry-Out Process Awkward workflow inefficiencies are eliminated with AnyWhere Order Pick-Up Solutions. They're available in a variety of modular c o n f i g u r a t i o n s , depending on the restaurant category, menu and floor plan. AnyWhere Flow- Thru™ Pick-Up Solutions are available as stand-alone or built-in units with rear- loading access so employees won't get in the way of customers picking up at the front. You get an efficient workflow with less congestion in your customer zones. And customers get the one thing they really want – fast order pick-up. Discover how AnyWhere Order Pick-Up solutions help restaurant and foodservice brands make the most of order pick-up opportunities at www.apexsupplychain.com/foodservice. For more information, stop by booth #3891 or go to www.apexsupplychain.com.