Indulgent, from PJB-Primeline

Featuring dozens of grand cakes, cheesecakes, tortes and pies, PJB-Primeline’s new Indulgent line has a sweet treat for every purse and purpose. Indulgent cakes make a big splash on presentation, and premium ingredients such as real whipped cream make an even bigger splash on the tongue. Not available in Western Canada.
PJB-Primeline: Atlantic Canada—902-422-7068, Ontario—905-861-9455

PECKSNIFF’S AMENITIES
Direct from the U.K., Pecksniff’s Mood Therapy lends a touch of class to your guestrooms. Available in 30 and 60 ml sizes, Pecksniff’s can also be purchased in larger bottles that can be mounted into the bathroom wall for easy use and less waste. Pecksniff’s Amenities came in Happy, Alive and Calm scents for a range of different guest tastes.
Guest Supply Canada: 866-483-7822

FUNCTIONAL EXPRESSION
Inspired by the notion of applying architectural themes to textiles, Bentley Prince Street’s newest line comes in broadloom and carpet tile. Functional Expression’s sophisticated palette fits many design applications.
Bentley Prince Street: 800-423-4709

EVERYWHERE A SIGN
American Metalcraft has 58 different types of signs and stands in their 2008 catalogue, including these new two inch-by-two inch triangular cardholders that can hold virtually any small message. Fabricated from high-quality wooden blocks, these signs also feature sleek silver faceplates for an elegant place setting.
American Metalcraft: 800-333-9133

MOP & GO, FOR A DEEP, GREEN CLEAN
More than a degreaser, Mop & Go is actually a non-pathogenic bacteria that digests complex proteins, starches and fats. Highly concentrated, easy-to-use and environmentally friendly, Mop & Go is safe for all hard floors. Can also be used to clean grease traps.
Zep Superior Solutions: 877-I-BUY-ZEP

DITCH CRAYONS WITH WIKKI STIX
Wikki Stix help your family restaurant stand out from the crowd. The reusable sticks are made of strips of colourful yarn infused with a non-toxic food-grade wax. Kids can bend, twist, stick together and pull apart Wikki Stix to create their own artwork. As well, these crayon alternatives mean restless children won’t be drawing all over your surfaces, saving you money on cleaning costs.
Wikki Stix: 800-869-4554

NRA RECOGNIZES INNOVATIVE NEW EQUIPMENT
CHICAGO, IL— The Interactive Kitchen Innovations demonstration area at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, May 17–20, will feature a number of award-winning innovations suitable for hotel kitchens.

Carter-Hoffman makes the EnduraHeat Transport Cart that can keep contents heated up to two hours after being charged and unplugged, making it easier to transport hot food and eliminating the need for canned fuel.

Cambro Manufacturing Company has the Camtherm Hot/Cold Bulk Food Holding Cabinet that has no compressor, heating coil or humidifier, but keeps food hot or cold in transit.

Frymaster’s Protector Fryer uses a 30-pound frypot that uses 40 per cent less oil but has the production capacity of a 50-pound frypot.

Ecolab, Inc.’s Apex TSC Dishmachine is the first all-solid, low temperature dish machine to use a solid sanitizer registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and an attached controller to make it work with maximum efficiency. All this reduces the environmental impact of dishwashing in a foodservice operation.

These are four of 25 pieces of equipment that have received the 2008 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association, with the focus this year being on energy and water conservation, improving productivity and adding to food safety.