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The fight against food wastage: Make it easy!

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:25:12 +0000

Amsterdam, 22 May 2013

The Dutch innovation, with the name VacuVita, ensures that cooking enthusiasts and trend setters in design are able to store their food easily and safely.

It has been an international topic of debate; Too much food is being wasted and a lot of it by consumers themselves. But from now on a new food-saving product will ensure fresh products will last a longer shelf-life with ease.

Food is often not stored correctly because we can’t find the time or the means to do so. The solution can be found in the VacuVita system, an innovation which uses techniques to remove a few major reasons why food spoils; ambient air and light. This will reduce fungal and bacterial growth significantly.

Although there are a lot of storage options on the market today, few make use of light-proof vacuum and many are impractical for daily use. The VacuVita system aims to remove the hindrances that make these other products so hard to incorporate into your daily life.

Fully automated and sensor driven the system gives you access to your still fresh and tasty products inside, even after many days.

By using vacuum as a standard procedure in a kitchen, the food will have a longer shelf life and equally important: it will stay fresh and delicious.

The design and interaction ensure that VacuVita blends in perfectly with trendy chefs and consumers who are interested in sustainable products.

A vacuum storage device in the kitchen should be the standard alongside the refrigerator, freezer and kitchen cabinets. With vacuum it is also possible to marinate meat or fish faster or to cook ‘sous vide’. VacuVita has everything that other vacuum systems have but without the hassle. Making VacuVita an ‘Easy Access Storage’ device.

More information on food wastage and launching the innovation onto Indiegogo:

An average household wastes 1,300 pounds of food annually, costing over 1,500 Dollars per year. More information about food wastage and the use of vacuum in the kitchen can be found on our website and infographics.

Infographic Food wastage and vacuum in the kitchen: http://vacuvita.com/shop/vacuum

Indiegogo crowdfund page: http://igg.me/at/VacuVita/

The Quiet One

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:03:49 +0000

Vitamix^®, the world leader in high-performance blending equipment, offers The Quiet One^®. Thanks to its dramatic sound reduction capabilities, The Quiet One is ideal for any front-of-the-house environment.

The Quiet One is up to four times quieter than the competition, due to advance vibration dampening technology, providing high-quality drinks in a more enjoyable atmosphere. Its compact, magnetically secured sound enclosure significantly reduces cleaning time by eliminating the need to remove screws or disassemble the machine.

In addition to improved noise levels and innovative design, The Quiet One offers six program buttons with 34 optimized programs for ease-of -use and consistent beverage preparation. The unit is also fully programmable to create custom blending programs for signature drinks, smoothies and blended coffees.

The Quiet One also features an Advance^® container with a unique design and built-in dripless spout. A powerful ≈3 peak output horsepower motor improves reliability and reduces down time.

http://www.vitamix.com/

Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew Coffee Now Bottled & Available in Southern California Whole Foods Stores

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:44:46 +0000

A popular Groundwork Cafe chilled coffee is now available in bottles through Whole Foods in Southern California.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2013
Refreshing and energizing, Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew Coffee, a popular item served at Groundwork Coffee cafés, is now available bottled at Whole Food stores from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew Coffee Groundwork Certified Organic Coffee is made from Specialty Arabica beans, delivering a smooth, full-bodied coffee flavor with notes of chocolate and nuts. Enjoy it poured over ice or straight out of the bottle. The product will be sold in Whole Foods refrigerated cases as both singles and in four-packs, retailing for $3.49 and $13.96 respectively. Made without additives or preservatives, Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew has a shelf life of 60 days.

“Selling at Whole Foods is a natural extension to an existing business relationship,” explains Groundwork Co-Owner, Eddy Cola. “In addition to our companies sharing a similar sensibility in regards to how we conduct our business and the products we sell, we appeal to the same customers. Sales of our Groundwork 1 pound cans of organic coffee beans at Whole Foods have doubled in the last 1 ½ years. We have strong expectations for Certified Organic Cold Brew Coffee as Groundwork/Whole Foods is a business combination that works.”

Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew is made in the company’s North Hollywood roastery. Coarse ground roasted beans are first steeped in purified water in small batches for 24 hours to produce the highest quality taste. Cold brewing assures the richest flavor with low acidity. (Conversely, pouring hot coffee over ice results in a higher acidity.) The toddy is then diluted with purified water and poured into amber bottles.

Great thought was put into the Cold Brew Coffee container. Amber glass was chosen because reflects light, allowing for longer shelf life and being a recyclable material, its use further supports Groundwork’s commitment to sustainability. The “heritage” silhouette of the bottle gives the product an authentic, vintage look that has been popularized by the aesthetics of the six Groundwork cafes.

The label also features a handcrafted, artisan look. But it doesn’t end with design. As an additional commitment to sustainability, the Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew label is made of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper. This assures the paper is sourced from 100 percent well managed forests or from a mixture of well managed forests and recycled materials.

Founded in Santa Monica in1990, Groundwork Coffee Company LLC is a specialty coffee company dedicated to the highest quality standards. Headquartered in North Hollywood, California, Groundwork operates 6 retail stores, an artisan roasting facility, a regional wholesale distribution network and a premium coffee catering company. Groundwork’s mission is to produce and distribute hand crafted and unique products while encouraging sustainability throughout the supply chain. Groundwork products are NOP-USDA Certified Organic by C.C.O.F and RCC & KSA Kosher. In an ongoing effort to promote sustainability, Groundwork actively works with sustainability certifiers Fairtrade and Fairtrade USA Licensed Partners, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. Corporate headquarters are located at 5457 Cleon Avenue, N Hollywood, 91601.

http://www.groundworkcoffee.com/pages/organic-cold-brew

Whole Foods Grocery
With food and other items that are free of pesticides, preservatives,sweeteners, and cruelty, Whole Foods Market knows more about guiltless eating and shopping than most retailers. The world’s #1 natural foods chain by far — now that it has digested its main rival Wild Oats Markets — the company operates more than 340 stores throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. The stores emphasize perishable and prepared products, which account for about two-thirds of sales. Whole Foods Market offers some 2,400 items in four lines of private-label products (such as the premium Whole Foods line). Founded in Austin, Texas, in 1980, Whole Foods Market pioneered the supermarket concept in natural and organic foods retailing.

Salute the Reuser- Feel good.Do good.

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:19:46 +0000

The reuse revolution started in 2008 in a Melbourne café as a simple idea: keep it and use it again… design and make a barista standard reusable cup so people can enjoy better coffee on the go. Today the KeepCup is embraced all over the world. KeepCup reusers have saved an estimated 3.5 billion disposable cups from landfill and this is just the beginning.

We are the proud Sustainability Sponsor of the 2013 Melbourne International Coffee Expo and the World Barista Championships held 23-26 May 2013.
Locals, we would love to see you there.

Use your KeepCup or any reusable during the event, and we will wash them with speed and pleasure at one of our three ‘Salute the Reuser’ wash stations.

For each wash we are donating 10c to Coffee Kids, who support families in coffee growing areas, roughly the cost of a disposable cup and lid. We are hoping to raise $3000 by washing about 30,000 Keepcups over the 4 days. We’ll keep you posted.

Believe in better, Salute the Reuser.

easyswirl is eliminating the stir stick

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:51:09 +0000

easyswirlTM is releasing a patent pending fin technology that is inside a disposable, biodegradable cup to mix the contents when it is swirled.

The unique aspect of this technology is that it is cut from the same piece of paper as the cup when manufactured.

Imagine no more messy stir sticks….how many times have you swirled your cup to mix it’s ingredients with no results?

Millions of stir sticks are used once and discarded every day, did you throw one in the trash today?

The next time you add something to your coffee and grab a stir stick, think twice, and think about easyswirl…..

Do your part….. do something small to help save the environment.

Investment opportunities available…..

Visit our website www.easyswirl.com or call 775-849-1340 for more information.

JUNE 1 is Clean Your Coffee Machine Day : Don’t blame the beans if the machine ain’t clean

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:39:57 +0000

With home baristas on the rise and rise in Australia, Merlo’s espresso experts remind everyone to give their coffee machines a “whole latte love” on June 1

Australia is a coffee drinking nation; spending more than $800 million on coffee (that’s not including takeaway coffees or coffees consumed in a café) which means the home barista is a national phenomenon. It also means the excuse “this bad coffee is the result of bad beans” is heard throughout streets and corporate offices everywhere, when in reality, your coffee machine may simply need a little TLC.

The espresso experts at Merlo have declared JUNE 1, National Clean Your Coffee Machine Day; time to give your machine a whole latte love, so it gives you a whole latte lattes.

Dean Merlo knows a thing or two about cleaning a coffee machine. His dad Gino introduced the very first espresso machine to Queensland in 1958, and Dean established the first torrefazione – an Italian style roasting house – in Fortitude Valley in 1996. Merlo has since grown into one of the country’s leading espresso coffee companies. “Deciding to become a home barista comes with responsibilities, and cleaning your coffee machine is the biggest one,” he said. “A machine needs cleaning every 4 to 6 months, at the very least once a year. It’s simple and you’ll notice what a difference a clean machine can make to the quality and taste of the coffee!”

“Without regular, simple cleaning, you could be in for unnecessary spending. However, if you commit to the title of home barista properly, and follow these few simple steps, you can add years on to the life of your much loved machine, which will thank you with cup after cup of cafe quality coffee,” he said. “With Merlo’s Bean of the Month in June the Yemen Sanani Mocca (and in July, the Panama Don Pachi Estate Geisha), it’s a great time to clean and be ready for a new blend.”

So on SATURDAY, JUNE 1 – clean your coffee machine! A full PDF of instructions can be found at www.merlo.com.au, with the top tips below:

Signs that your machine is overdue for a clean:

The coffee seems to be taking longer and longer to brew (that may mean your machine is losing pressure)
Your cups of coffee are beginning to taste burnt (a build up of dried coffee and milk)
The machine or milk frother is making unusual noises and not performing consistently
People simply aren’t complimenting you on your cuppa anymore

To ‘deep clean’ your coffee machine (Merlo recommends this ‘deep clean’ using this method every 4-6 months, depending on frequency of use and check instructions from the manufacturer for use of any chemical cleaners):

Fill your machine’s water tank with 1 litre of water and either 50mL of liquid descaler or 1 Cleancaf descaler tablet (espresso machine cleaner – both available for purchase at Merlo and merlo.com.au)
Run a brew cycle through the machine until the water tank is empty
Ensure you take time during the brew cycle to open the steamer and allow the descaler solution running through it to clean it of any dried milk
Refill water tank with clean water only (do not add descaler) and repeat cycle

· To ensure the taste of cleaning products doesn’t carry onto your next cups of coffee, brew three cups of coffee, and dispose immediately.

To make every cup a winner, merlo recommends after every use

Purge your steam wand before and after steaming milk – before to expel condensation, after to expel milk
Run water through head before and after extraction – before to ensure water is running freely from head and after to rinse off any grind still on screen
Wipe down steam wand

At the end of a busy day

Rinse head of machine with blind filter – bring handle up to the head and jiggle up and down without locking in, to remove all grind from around head, then lock handle in and rinse head for a few seconds.
Remove baskets from handles, trays from machine and hand wash gently. If handles are stained, clean with scourer.
Wrap clean cloth around steam wand and turn on to loosen any old milk and wipe clean

BarMerlo’s can be found at:

barmerlo qut: Level 1, X Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus
barmerlo george st: 239 George Street, Brisbane
barmerlo market st: 10 Market Street, Brisbane {closed temporarily until mid Feb 2012}
barmerlo queen st: 344 Queen Street, Brisbane
barmerlo uq: SS&H Library, Duhig Building, UQ St Lucia Campus, St Lucia
barmerlo riverside: Riverside Centre Foyer, 123 Eagle Street
barmerlo southbank: Southbank Institute of Technology, 66 Ernest St, Southbank
barmerlo Brisbane Domestic: Brisbane Domestic Airport, Arrivals Level opposite JetStar check-in
barmerlo International airport: Brisbane International Airport, Departure & Check-in L4

Merlo Torrefaziones (roasting houses) are at:

bowen hills torrefazione: 10 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills
fortitude valley torrefazione: 104 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley
paddington torrefazione: 1/78 Latrobe Tce, Paddington
southport torrefazione: Ferry Rd Markets, 107 Ferry Rd, Southport

· springfield torrefazione: Orion Springfield Town Centre, Springfield Lakes

Red Jacket Orchards Launches “Deliciously Healthy” Cold-Pressed 100% Fruit Juice In Hundreds of Tops Friendly Markets Stores

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:58:09 +0000

GENEVA, N.Y., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Red Jacket Juice, a premium line of fresh 100% fruit juices, cold-pressed at Red Jacket Orchards in Geneva, NY (the Finger Lakes Region), is expanding into more than 130 Tops Friendly Markets Locations.

Red Jacket Orchards, a third generation family owned orchard, has been perfecting the art of fresh juicing for over 5 decades. The juice is produced right on the orchard in an advanced Kosher and L.E.E.D certified “green” juice facility. Now Red Jacket juice comes direct from the orchards to shoppers at Tops Friendly Markets.

“For decades we’ve been crafting our fresh, cold-pressed juice and simply wowing consumers with a delicious and healthy option that’s otherwise not available in juice,” commented Brian Nicholson, a third generation owner of Red Jacket. “We believe great flavor and nutrition happen naturally if you keep it simple and respect the fruit. We’re excited to partner with Tops Markets across NY and northern PA.”

Red Jacket’s line of unfiltered apple-based blends available at Tops Markets will include: Fuji-Apple, Raspberry, Strawberry and Grape in 12oz and 32oz sizes. The line also includes their popular fresh fruit nectars (called “Stomps”) Tart Cherry Juice and Apricot.

“Tops has always been committed to providing local, healthy product choices demanded by consumers,” stated Steven Wright, Top’s produce director. “With Red Jacket’s fresh juices, now available in Tops produce departments, consumers can enjoy local and healthy- best of all they taste great.”

Red Jacket’s all-natural juice is cold-pressed and unfiltered, with no additives. It is never from concentrate. Each juice is as close to the raw fruit as you can get, made from whole fruit and flash-pasteurized. Red Jacket Juice is also a good source of fiber, Vitamin C and antioxidants. Studies have demonstrated how cold-pressed juices that are unfiltered and cloudy are at least 50% more effective in antioxidant activity than highly processed, clarified juice (often made from concentrate).

Red Jacket Juice has garnered notable national media attention, including Zagat Gourmet Food Guide rating it as the “best-on-the-planet” and New York Magazine dubbing it “an uncut jolt to the brain.” Other notable reviews include: Martha Stewart’s “American Made,” The New York Times, Phil Lempert SuperMarket Guru, Cafe Mom “The Stir“, BevNet and more.

For additional info, where to buy, and to watch us making fresh juice visit www.RedJacketOrchards.com

About Red Jacket Orchards:

Originally planted in 1917 and purchased by the Nicholson family in 1958, RJO has grown from a roadside retailer to a major East coast producer of delicious and unique fresh fruits and juices. Today the Nicholson family, in its 3rd generation of ownership of RJO, grows using environmentally sensitive techniques on over 600 acres and makes award winning juices in one of the newest L.E.E.D. certified “green energy” facilities in the United States (more info on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, visit www.usgbc.org). Red Jacket Juice can also be purchased and shipped to any location in the U.S. on the newly re-launched www.RedJacketOrchards.com.

About Tops Markets:

Tops Markets, LLC, is headquartered in Williamsville, NY and operates 155 full-service supermarkets- 150 company owned and five franchise locations under the Tops, Grand Union and Bryant’s banners. With more than 15,000 associates, Tops is a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont. For more information about Tops Markets, visit the company’s website at www.topsmarkets.com.

BLENDTEC SUPPORTING LE CORDON BLEU WITH STEALTH BLENDERS

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:17:13 +0000

Next generation of chefs using the world’s most advanced blending equipment

OREM, UTAH, USA – May 17, 2013 – Culinary students learning their craft in the best classrooms around the country are now using the most advanced commercial blenders available.

Blendtec is pleased to announce its support of Le Cordon Bleu, the world renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs. Le Cordon Bleu operates schools on four continents, including 16 campuses in the U.S.

Blendtec chairman and CEO Reed Beus is excited to supporting Le Cordon Bleu. “Any time we can share Blendtec’s amazing technology with a new generation of chefs, we know we’re continuing to help advance the foodservice industry and its dedicated professionals.”

Introduced in 2012, the Stealth blender is making a huge impact in the commercial blending industry, and is a perfect fit for tomorrow’s culinary professionals. Independently verified as the quietest commercial blender available, the Stealth boasts 3.8 peak horsepower, advanced programming functionality, and the capacity for online programming deployment.

These advances earned it the coveted 2013 Kitchen Innovations award from the National Restaurant Association.

The Stealth will help students not only learn the specifics of expert blending, but also gain experience with innovations that are defining the future of culinary technology.

See the Blendtec Stealth in action on May 18-21 at the NRA show on in Chicago, booth #2057.

About Blendtec

Blendtec manufactures industry-leading commercial blenders and dispensers for the foodservice industry, as well as commercial-grade blenders and appliances for home use. The award-winning Will It Blend?® Internet video series (willitblend.com) demonstrates the amazing performance of Blendtec’s blender technology and has raised awareness across the globe of the Blendtec brand. Sold in 90 countries, Blendtec products offer the total solution for any blending needs, both in home and business. For more information go to blendtec.com/commercial, or call Russ Arnold at Blendtec directly at 800-BLENDTEC.

MCDOUGALL AND JONES PROMOTED AT john conti®

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:34:32 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — May 20, 2013 — john conti^® Gourmet Coffee this week announced the promotion of two Louisville-based team members.

Lisa McDougall, a john conti^® Gourmet Coffee team member since 2008, has been promoted to credit manager. She is responsible customer credit activities for the company.

Melissa Jones has been promoted to customer account manager and is responsible for driving account initiatives for clients in the Louisville market. Jones has been on the john conti^® team since 2005.

“john conti^® Gourmet Coffee has a history of growing its team from within,” said founder and CEO, John Conti. “We are pleased to recognize the hard work and talent of Lisa and Melissa.”

Founded in 1962 in Louisville, Ky. john conti^® Gourmet Coffee is the region’s largest roaster of specialty high-grown Arabican coffees, roasting more than 1.5 million pounds annually in small batches, for customers throughout the Midwest, South and East. john conti^® serves wholesale, office, healthcare and hotel/food service industry clients with core brands including john conti^® Gourmet Blend Coffee and teas and Congo Ice^® blended ice beverages. For more information contact john conti^® at 800-928-JAVA (5282), visit our website at www.johnconti.com or like us on Facebook at johnconticoffee. ###

Pregel & Waring Collaborate to Develop Gelato Panini Press

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:48:27 +0000

Partnership & Machine Creates New Novelty Item in Dessert Industry

Concord, N.C. (MAY 17, 2013) – PreGel AMERICA today announced its partnership with Waring Commercial to develop a new frozen dessert novelty machine called Gelato Panini Press. This is an unprecedented collaboration for both companies and the industry, as it is the first time an ingredient and equipment manufacturer have joined forces to create a co-branded machine.

“While equipment partnerships have been and continue to be an important part of our company’s strategy, working with Waring Commercial to build a one-of-a-kind machine is a new endeavor for us,” said Marco Casol, President and CEO of PreGel AMERICA. “The opportunity to work with such a reputable equipment manufacturer was one we had to jump on. The concept of a Panini Gelato is one both of our companies are excited about.”

The first prototypes of the Gelato Panini Press will debut at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show at PreGel’s booth #6223. The Gelato Panini Press is a light-weight, easy-to-use machine that toasts and seals a sweet bun filled with gelato and toppings to create a sandwich that’s warm on the outside and cold on the inside. The concept is one for businesses looking to expand their frozen dessert offerings in a new and exciting way. The companies plan to roll out the new machines in the fall.

“We could not choose a better partner in an effort to develop a new dessert category than PreGel AMERICA,” said, Jerry Rutigliano, General Manager and Vice President of Waring Products. “We quickly reviewed this concept and the opportunities it presents and chose to move forward immediately. I believe the two companies will greatly benefit from one another’s expertise to make this collaboration a great success.”

To learn more about PreGel and Waring’s collaboration and the Gelato Panini Press, email marketing@pregelamerica.com.

About PreGel AMERICA

PreGel AMERICA is the U.S. subsidiary of PreGel, a global ingredient company headquartered in Reggio Emilia, Italy. PreGel develops, manufactures and distributes ingredients, toppings and fillings of the highest quality from Italy, including flavors, powders and pastes used in gelato, frozen yogurt, pastry and other specialty desserts. Based in North Carolina since 2002, PreGel’s clients include restaurants, gelato cafes, coffee shops, patisseries, frozen yogurt shops, bakeries, pizzerias, hotels, resorts, grocery stores and universities, as well as a few distributors in the United States. PreGel believes in blending Your Passion with Our Ingredients. For more information, visit www.pregelamerica.com.

About Waring Commercial

Waring, universally known for introducing the first blender in America, is one of today’s leading manufacturers of professional quality appliances for the home, foodservice and laboratory industries. The company manufactures culinary appliances in two product segments— the Waring Commercial Division, which includes high-speed, high-volume food processors, blenders, etc. and Waring Pro®, a line of professional quality consumer products that includes everything from blenders, juice extractors, citrus juicers and drink mixers to toasters, food slicers and convection ovens. Waring was established in 1937 when Fred Waring, a popular entertainer, introduced the blender (then called the “Miracle Mixer”) at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago. Looking ahead, Waring Commercial is well positioned to continue its legacy of professional performance by offering new products that reflect the company’s commercial heritage, while incorporating new technology and design innovations.

Visit Waring Commercial at www.waringcommercialproducts.com