Gemini/KB Systems Annoucnes New Installation For Outdoor Ingredient Handling System

January 10, 2018 Gemini/KB Systems

Gemini/KB Systems recently installed a new outdoor ingredient handling system for a longtime customer and friend who just opened a new production facility. The system included two outdoor 110,000 lbs. flour storage silos to store two different types of flour as well as three 5000 lbs. day bins to store three minor ingredients.

These 9 Food Trends Will Heat Up Sales In 2018

Doughnuts with nontraditional fillings, globally inspired kids’ meals and Peruvian cuisine are just some of the hot trends catching fire in 2018. We asked 700 professional chefs to tell us which foods would heat up sales.

4th CIA Annual Culinary Kickoff Brings All-Star Celebrity Chefs To Minneapolis

The 4th Annual Culinary Kickoff, hosted by Chefs Gavin Kaysen, Charlie Palmer, Michael Mina, Adam Sobel, Diane Yang, and Scott Romano, will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 6pm – 2am at Spoon and Stable restaurant. The event, produced by Vega Group, will benefit the Culinary Kickoff Scholarship Fund for The Culinary Institute of America. The Fund provides scholarships and is designed to develop culinary artistry, creativity, and excellence in future culinarians.

IKEA Announces Better Chicken Program – For More Sustainable Agriculture

January 10, 2018 IKEA Food Services AB

IKEA Food Services AB introduces the Better Chicken Program, the first of the IKEA Food Better Programs for more sustainable agriculture. It contains a set of requirements for more sustainable chicken production in the IKEA food supply chain addressing animal welfare, public health and environmental impact at the farm level.

Smyrna-Based Distributor Acquires Michigan Firm

January 10, 2018 Nashville Post

Franke Foodservice Systems, the Smyrna-based American food service equipment and supplies provider arm of the Swiss-based Franke Group, has announced the acquisition of Michigan-based restaurant and retail project management firm Facility Solutions, Inc.