Industry Information


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iSi Company History

iSi is known around the world as a leading producer of culinary whippers. Find out how they made it to that top spot with this company history.

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Convotherm Takes the World Stage at the Bocuse d'Or

The Convotherm combi oven helps chefs create world-class culinary art at the Bocuse d'Or World Cooking Contest in Lyon, France.

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Food Thermometers

Keeping a food thermometer on hand is critical to maintaining safe food temperatures. They're available in a number of styles for different applications.Learn about the importance of keeping a food thermometer on hand to maintain safe food temperatures in your establishment at KaTom.

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Rubbermaid Company History

From its start making balloons in a small Ohio town, to the current giant in commercial and consumer products, Rubbermaid has an interesting history.

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Foodborne Illness Prevention

Find out how to protect customers by keeping the foods you serve safe. FAQ and links to important resources on food safety.

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Vollrath Company History

A history of the Vollrath Company and a collection of resources on the development of this well-known foodservice smallwares and equipment manufacturer.

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Safe Food Handling Fact Sheet

Avoid foodborne illnesses by following these tips. Included here are guidelines for handling, storing, and preparing most common food items.

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Information on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Find out how the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 may impact your restaurant and provide protection to diners.

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Information on Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety

Helpful information and links to resources related to the restaurant inspection process, restaurant grades, health laws, and food safety issues.

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Prevent Winter Disaster by Protecting Pipes

Prevent costly damage and lost revenue by preparing your restaurant's plumbing for winter and having a plan ready for extreme weather.

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Libbey Glass Offers Spiegelau & Nachtmann

A partnership between Spiegelau, Nachtmann, and Libbey Foodservice has brought these great glassware lines to KaTom’s virtual shelves.

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Explaining Certification Marks for Restaurant Equipment

Learn to identify the most common restaurant equipment certification marks found on commercial equipment and what each symbol signifies. Read more at KaTom.

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Waring Products Have Revolutionized Kitchens Over the Last 75 Years

From Fred Waring’s first “Miracle Mixer,” the 75 years of Waring kitchen equipment have changed the way we create, cook, and even stay healthy.

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Working on a Building (and a Trailer)

Dale Mackey provides updates on the construction of the Central Collective commissary and her Dale's Fried Pies food truck.

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Go Green: It's Environmentally Friendly & Saves You Money

Go green in your hospital or school cafeteria to reap financial and environmental benefits while engaging your students or employees.

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KaTom initiative nets help for victims of Hurricane Sandy

KaTom will make a donation of a share of sales in November to Salvation Army Disaster Relief efforts as that agency helps Hurricane Sandy victims.

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Practice Better Food Safety with 7 HACCP Principles

Follow the seven principles of HACCP to create an HACCP plan that will help your establishment maintain better food safety practices.

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Minimizing Restaurant Food Waste

Practicing better food waste management in your restaurant can help you save money and lessen your impact on the environment.

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Gold Medal: A History of Quality & Innovation

Gold Medal has been providing quality concession products for over 80 years, with innovative designs that have shaped concession stand industry.

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Commercial Dishwashers: Renting vs. Buying

Renting a commercial dishwasher may seem cost effective upfront, but hidden expenses add up fast. Discover why buying delivers greater savings and value long term.

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EPA Recognizes Manitowoc's Energy-efficiency Accomplishments

The EPA has awarded Manitowoc, who offers over 1000 ENERGY STAR products, the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for the 6th consecutive year.

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5 Tips for "Going Green" in Restaurants & Foodservice

Is your restaurant going green? These environmentally friendly restaurant practices can improve efficiency and conservation.

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What is a Blast Chiller? - Commercial Kitchen Guide

What is a blast chiller? Explore how blast freezers work, how cold they get, and what commercial kitchens use them for.

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ENERGY STAR Rebates for Restaurant Equipment

Want to upgrade to ENERGY STAR restaurant equipment? KaTom explains how your foodservice business can benefit from ENERGY STAR rebates and incentives.