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Restaurant Daily News 6 3 Monday, May 22, 2017 NEW REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY POISED TO REVOLUTIONIZE INDUSTRY Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Dallas- based manufacturer SandenVendo America, Inc. is introducing a revolution- ary refrigeration technology, KuraBan, at the 2017 NRA Show. First welcomed to the U.S. market in February 2017, KuraBan caters to the foodservice indus- try with technology that maintains fresh- ness, quality and flavor up to 10 times longer than conventional refrigeration. KuraBan is a patented refrigeration system utilizing a Non-Thermal Electric Field Energy (NTEFE) technology, developed through more than 15 years of research and development in Japan. Existing closed-door, refrigerated units can be retrofitted with NTEFE technolo- gy, which works within a temperature range of 28 degrees Fahrenheit to 37 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius) to inhibit oxidation and bacterial growth. The KuraBan tech- nology creates a perfect environment for preserving fresh foods without the need for potentially harmful chemicals or radi- ation. KuraBan refrigeration is ideal for fresh foods including meat, seafood, dairy products, fruits and vegetables. When asked about the presentation of KuraBan at the NRA Show, Mike Weisser, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for SandenVendo America, said, "We have an incredible opportunity to change how the industry stores and maintains food with this technology that can significantly reduce waste while intensifying foods' natural flavors." The unique rapid passing of electric energy boosts the amino acids of all foods and boosts the sugar levels of fruits and vegetables enhanc- ing flavors. The technology also acceler- ates marinating of flavors and allows for customized wet or dry aging processes. SandenVendo America is also show- casing the new Lumilinna machine that dispenses super-chilled, icy beverages to consumers. Combined with the Brix con- tent of popular carbonated soft drinks, precise refrigeration just below the freez- ing point produces ice crystals through- out a bottle or can and delivers a refresh- ing new soft drink experience. The newest G-Caffè bean-to-cup coffee machine, combo hot food display show- cases, and a RD2C open-air display case with patented health lock curtain are also on display in booth #483 of the South Hall at McCormick Place. SandenVendo America is a Dallas, Texas-based manufacturer of foodservice equipment, vending machines and micro mar- ket solutions. Originally founded in 1937 as The Vendo Company, the company is celebrating 80 years as a leader in the vending industry. Mike Weisser, who has been with the company over 20 years, says, "It is an honor to work for a company that has been able to not only exist but also thrive in an ever changing market. Our 80th anniversary is a testament to our compa- ny's commitment to driving technology and supporting our customers." SandenVendo was purchased by Sanden Holdings in the 1980s, later expanding into foodservice equipment in the mid-90s and micro markets in 2014. The company continues to grow its prod- uct lines and global market share throughout the world. For more information, stop by booth #483, visit www.vendoco.com or call 800.344.7216. KEEP YOUR EMPLOYEES SAFE WITH RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES Managing cooking oil is one of the most difficult and time-consuming tasks for any restaurant. It's dangerous. It's messy. It's labor-intensive. Carrying hot oil across the kitchen can lead to burns, slips, falls and workers' compensation costs. There are over 12,000 burns every year in the foodservice industry and over 60 percent of workers' compensation incidents in restaurants are related to cooking oil. That's where Restaurant Technologies' Total Oil Management solution comes in. It handles the entire process – from ordering to receipt and storage to handling and recycling of used oil. It even automates the process so it is easy, intuitive and ready when you need it. There's no upfront capital cost, no expensive equipment to own and main- tain and no unexpected service charges – the company stands behind its system and includes everything. Stop by booth #8052 at NRA to see the system live in action with product experts on hand to answer your ques- tions. Restaurant Technologies installs two tanks – a fresh oil and a waste oil tank. The trucks deliver fresh oil when you need it and take away the waste oil at the same time. To add or dis- pose of oil, your employ- ees no longer have to carry it to the back dock or from the storeroom – they just flip a switch and the system does it automati- cally. This makes your kitchen safer and saves you labor. There are more than 25,000 cus- tomers across the USA, including many of the largest names: Applebee's, Shake Shack, Marriott, Burger King, Hyatt, KFC and over 70 percent of all the McDonald's in the U.S. have chosen to put in the system for safety, food quality, sustainability and efficiency. Some customers who have installed the systems have run studies and proven out up to a 60 percent reduction in workers' compensation claims linked to oil – whether burns, slips and falls or back strains from carry- ing heavy jugs in boxes (JIBs). For an average sized restaurant, that could be up to $27,000 in reduced safety liabilities – which pays for the system many times over. Without having to worry about your fryer oil, you and your staff can get back to what matters: delivering the food and dining experience your customers crave. For more information, visit www .rti-inc.com, call 888.796.4997, email marketing@rti-inc.com or stop by booth #8052. A-NIKS: A COMPLETE OUTDOOR COMFORT PROVIDER A-NIKS Outdoor Comfort Solutions is a family-owned business that started in 2004. Deb and Al Erturk saw a need for controlling insects in Central Florida and made a decision to create quality options for home and business owners to reduce their insect population to near zero. As the business started to grow, it was decided that A-NIKS would be a company that allowed all people, home- owners and business owners alike, to take back their outdoor spaces, so the brand was expanded. Since opening the doors in 2004, A-NIKS has added a multitude of lines and features to the brand. The lines include, but are not limited to, Vortex umbrellas (rated up to 65 mph), retractable screens, retractable awnings, pergotendas, pergolas, insect misting systems, outdoor heaters (elec- tric, natural gas and propane), and final- ly, its most dynamic piece of equipment to date: the TurboCool™ Outdoor Cooling System. All of its products are designed for commercial and residential applications. Business owners should pay partic- ular attention to its outdoor products, because A-NIKS allows you to maxi- mize your outdoor patio spaces. It can minimize exposure to the ele- ments with retractable awnings and screens – these will allow your customers to enjoy your outdoor seating areas and not be bombarded by the weather. It also allows you to determine how much sunlight an area gets with the press of a button on a remote. Additionally, it can help increase the comfort level of your patrons with strategic placement of heaters when it's chilly, or cool your space down when it's hot outside. When speaking of lowering the overall temperature in your businesses' outdoor space, use the patent-pending TurboCool technology, which allows you to cool most outdoor spaces. The TurboCool technology uses a specific combination of pump, motor, ports and nozzles to create a cooling mist that evaporates within three to five feet of the nozzle. This ensures your patrons will stay comfortable in your outdoor space while not getting wet. The poten- tial to increase your ROI on your outdoor space is limit- less. You can have happy customers enjoying the out- doors while dining and relaxing. Remember A-NIKS is a family-owned company committed to ensuring you have the greatest outdoor experience possible. For more information, stop by booth #2092 or go to www.aniks.com. EMPOWERING FARMERS, GROWING SUSTAINABLY, STAYING TRUE TO ORGANIC Founded nearly 20 years ago, ecoLife ® was established with a passion to offer sustainable organic food, all while empowering and improving the daily lives of farming families. ecoLife provides farming communities with assistance and free education in current social, economic and environmental best practices. It's a relationship and a way of doing business that truly sets the company apart. ecoLife offers more than 20 organic items across four food categories, includ- ing aromatic Basmati rice, Jasmine rice, ancient grains, pulses and many other nutrient-rich items. The unique item in the line is the Quick Cook Brown Basmati Rice. What differentiates this organic brown rice is its reduced cooking time of just 12 minutes, a convenient alternative to the 40 minutes normally required to prepare brown rice. The full range of authentic rice, ancient grains, pulses and beans are all USDA Organic and Non-GMO Verified products. With a farm to fork approach, ecoLife partners with farming families to offer sustainably grown, cultivated and harvested products from their country of origin. Good for people. Good for the plan- et. Live the ecoLife™. For more information, visit www.live ecolife.com.