Kitchen Innovations

Innovative foodservice equipment from around the world

Applications are being accepted for the 2009 Kitchen Innovation Awards™ through December 19, 2008. Submit your application today!

Showcase your cutting-edge foodservice equipment in the Kitchen Innovations (KI) Pavilion, South Hall, Level 3. NRA Show 2009 exhibitors are eligible to apply. All KI products are judged by an independent expert panel to be among the world's newest and most innovative.

KI attracts extensive international attention and will feature special "Dealers Only" and "General Admission" hours. Companies interested in receiving more information should e-mail Eric Rude or call (312) 853-2537.

Learn about 2008 Kitchen Innovations™ Awards

The 2008 innovations below were selected from many applications based on their uniqueness and most significant benefits they deliver to foodservice operators.

Learn more about the design, technology features and benefits of the 2008 Kitchen Innovations.

Kitchen Innovations 2008 Award Recipients
Advanced Composite Materials, LLC Silar® Microwave Grilling and Speed Cooking Grill/flatstone oven insert, increases productivity and menu variety	AVTEC, Unified Brands EcoArch Ventilation Systems The arch top and front mounted exhaust slot reduce energy by nearly 50%
Cambro Manufacturing Company Camtherm Hot/Cold Bulk Food Holding Cabinet Thermoelectric unit with no compressor, provides mobile flexibility	Campus Products, Inc. CPI "Stemshine" GP8A Mechanized stemware drying and polishing saves labor/improves quality
Carter-Hoffmann, a Middleby Company EnduraHeat Transport Carts Patented system disperses heat up to two hours after charging	Ecolab, Inc. Apex TSC Dishmachine All-solid, low temp., with controller to optimize operational efficiency
Electrolux Professional NA S90 Full Surface Induction Range Its 33" surface accommodates up to 16 pots simultaneously	Everpure, LLC Exubera Pro Customized water system to serve still, sparkling and chilled alternatives
Follett Corporation Ice Manager^TM Diverter Valve System Automatically delivers ice to two dispensers from one icemaker	Frymaster, LLC, an Enodis Company Protector^TM Fryer Features a 30 lb frypot with production equal to a 50 lb using 40% less oil
Garland Commercial Ranges, an Enodis Co. Garland Restaurant Range Gas delivery design equalizes burner heat to eliminate "hot spots"	Garland, an Enodis Co. HE Broiler Charbroiler features continuous sparking, no pilots, and pre-set temps.
Goslyn, LP Goslyn Grease Recovery Device Continuously recovers fats, oils and greases with no messy traps	Groen, Unified Brands Tri-Res20 With Tri-Res Boilerless Technology Three reservoirs allow steam/convection/combi changes with no down time
Henny Penny Corporation WaveClean^TM Automated Cleaning in SmartCombi Clean and rinse cartridge self cleans and powers off at end of cycle	Lincoln Foodservice Products, an Enodis Co. 8005 Return Toaster Its controller senses thickness and amount to deliver 99% consistency
Market Forge Industries Eco-Tech Plus^TM Steamer Patented on-demand system uses only 20% of the water others require	OilFresh Corporation OilFresh OF1000 Series Oil Extending Catalytic Device This device with ceramic pellets fits most open gas fryers/extends oil life
Paloma Industries, Inc. Pulse Combustion Gas Fryer Pulse-combustion accelerates heat transfer reducing cook time and recovery	Revolutionary Cooling Systems Stock Chiller Chills five gallons of soup from 190 degrees to 40 degrees in six minutes
San Jamar Saf-T-Wash^TM Food Sanitizer Wall-mounted unit charges tap water with ozone to sanitize produce	Stellar Steam Polaris Patented gas fired system can be used anywhere without water/electric
Sterilox, a division of PuriCore Sterilox Model 2100 Produces a food-safe sanitizing solution on-site, on demand	Twirl Pasta Company Twirl Pasta/Cucina 2000 Automated self-service that perfectly cooks and dispenses fresh in 90 seconds
Vulcan C24EA3-C24EA5 Counter Steamer Its smart drain/power flush system reduces mineral deposits and de-liming

November 20, 2008

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"We've had a terrific response. The Kitchen Innovations Pavilion has brought us the perfect target market for our equipment."

— Arthur M. Harrison
President
Twirl Pasta Company