Innovative ideas to deliver fresh food & beverage

Innovative ideas to deliver fresh food & beverage

Artisan, Natural, Local, Farm-to-Table, Healthy, Quality, Sustainable, Fresh, Craft…no matter the term used to describe the trend; consumers are demanding “real” food and beverages wherever they are dining in whatever segment. While each of these descriptors mean different things, the overall sentiment and desire for more is less has only continued to grow.

On the surface, it would appear this would be a simple accommodation for operators, but fresh, locally grown, artisan etc. make managing daily operations, deliveries and food costs a challenge for even the most seasoned chef or kitchen manager. How do you ensure local producers can meet the demand? Local organic produce can spoil more quickly creating increased food cost that customers may or may not be willing to accept as increased menu pricing. These are just a few of operator’s daily concerns associated with the back to basics movement.

We have been working with customers and partners to deliver a better equipment solution to meet the demands of today’s operation. Delfield^® GreenGenius^™ refrigeration keeps foods fresh longer while saving energy with R290 refrigerant. Merrychef^® eikon series accelerated ovens allows any operator to prepare fresh, customizable food options in even the smallest spaces. Manitowoc Indigo^® series ice machines create the perfect start to any beverage program, with an easy read display and a simple to clean system.