The new and easily identifiable Safe Spots logo and signage can be displayed at GFFS-validated restaurants to reassure gluten-free customers.
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AF&PA: Used Pizza Boxes Are Recyclable, Even With Grease and Cheese
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released new industry guidance that aims to clear up consumer confusion regarding the recyclability of pizza boxes. The guidance resulted from a study conducted by WestRock—an AF&PA member company—that found the presence of grease and cheese at levels typically found on pizza … More
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Manitowoc: Luminice II Protects Ice Machines Against Viruses and Bacteria
Manitowoc, a leading brand for commercial ice makers, offers LuminIce II, the only internal, fully integrated solution for guarding your ice machine against viruses and bacteria. While cleaning and sanitation have always been critically important in the foodservice industry, business owners and operators often are not aware that bacteria can … More
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Mike’s Hot Honey Launches Dip Cups for Pizza Takeout and Delivery
Brooklyn, NY-based Mike’s Hot Honey is launching dip cups this week in an effort to better service pizzerias experiencing a sharp increase in delivery and takeout business. As federal and local social-distancing guidelines have driven restaurants to close their dining rooms and shift to delivery and takeout-only models, Mike’s Hot … More
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Wood Stone Corp. Hires Melissa Enge as Regional Sales Manager
Wood Stone Corporation, a leading manufacturer of stone hearth and specialty commercial cooking equipment, has hired Melissa Enge as regional sales manager for the European, Middle Eastern and African markets. Enge is an international account executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the foodservice industry, specializing in QSR (quick-service … More
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Welbilt ‘Ghost Kitchens’ Help Restaurants Expand During the Pandemic
Delivering meals in less than 30 minutes is a key to customer satisfaction, repeat business and growth
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Grain Craft Introduces Italian-Style Pizzeria Flour
Grain Craft has recently introduced a Neapolitan Italian-Style Flour. The new product was developed to provide pizzerias with a 00-type flour that can produce the distinct characteristics of Neapolitan pizza crusts. Grain Craft’s Neapolitan Italian-Style Pizzeria Flour features a finely ground wheat that is grown in the Rocky Mountain Foothills … More
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California Milk Advisory Board Relaunches Real California Pizza Contest
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the re-launch of the 2020 Real California Pizza Contest following a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 situation. This is the CMAB’s second annual search for the best pizza recipes using Real California Cheese. The contest, which will award prizes totaling $30,000 … More
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No HandL Portion PadL Is First Touch-Free Serving Plate for Pizza
Nuova Vita Corporation has introduced the first No HandL Portion PadL with the Touchless Pizza Border. This next-generation pizza serving plate is designed for today’s sanitization standards and makes other serving plates obsolete, the company says. The No HandL Portion PadL enables restaurant patrons to avoid shared surface areas when self-serving … More
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Slice Raises $43 Million in Funding
Slice, the all-in-one ordering and marketing tech platform for local pizzerias, today announced that it has raised $43 million in Series C funding. KKR led the round with participation from existing early investors, including GGV Capital. Local pizzerias have long been at the heart of our communities, but they lack … More
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Revention POS Helps Little Pops NY Pizzeria Sell More Pizza During Pandemic
Revention, the industry-leading provider of restaurant management technology, is focused on continuous improvement by adding new features to keep restaurants operating and generating revenue during dine-in shutdowns due to Covid-19. Revention said it’s proud to see its customers, such as Little Pops NY Pizzeria in Naperville, Illinois, succeed in a … More
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N.C. Eatery Pledges to Feed Employees and Their Families for 18 Months or Longer
The owners of a restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, have pledged to provide fresh food for laid-off staffers and their families for at least the next 18 months – until the economy bounces back from the coronavirus pandemic. The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village, located outside the gates of the … More