Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant industry was already experiencing a steady and growing rise in the popularity of meal delivery and takeout. With the arrival of COVID-19 and the public restrictions imposed to try to slow its spread — including a nearly nationwide shutdown of in-person dining — many restaurants turned to off-premises […]

Whatever happened to manufacturers taking on equipment customization? It seems fewer and fewer companies are willing to take on projects that require building to specs that are outside of their capabilities. Today, fewer manufacturers are taking on projects that require customization simply because their engineering systems include pre-set limitations for the work they can do. […]

With today’s increasing food costs, operators are seeking ways to mitigate food waste. At the end of 2018, the National Restaurant Association conducted a survey on restaurant trends. The survey revealed that more than three in four restaurant operators said that they had increased tracking of food waste and planned to devote more resources to […]

In any servery, space comes at a premium. Lateral space for counters and equipment fills up fast to accommodate serving trays, drop-ins, heated or cooled surfaces and space for merchandising. So, what happens when there’s no more room at counter height? It’s time to start moving upward. When there’s more product to display and serve […]

LTI’s QuickSwitch and patented TempestAir drop-in wells offer benefits that create an opportunity for unlimited menu flexibility, plus better product display Foodservice directors, managers and chefs are always focused on improving two basic concepts — increasing their menu options and finding better ways to display those options in order to serve more and decrease waste. […]

The K-12 learning environment is meant to prepare students for their college and university experience. To best prepare those students, K-12 schools will typically follow the trends set by colleges and universities. However, it’s not only the classroom curriculum, learning technologies and teaching methods of colleges that shape the K-12 experience. Colleges and universities have […]

Is all stainless steel food grade? Stainless steel is as much a part of the foodservice world as food itself. From refrigeration and heating to holding and serving, stainless steel is everywhere in foodservice equipment. The reason is simple: it’s corrosion resistant and it’s safe. However, despite the “stainless” moniker not all stainless steel is […]