Foodservice Products


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Explaining the Types of Oven Mitts

Heat protection is one of the most important safety measures to take when operating cooking equipment. Keep reading at KaTom about the types of oven mitts.

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Kitchen Heroes: Stand Mixers

We talked with pastry chef Erin Skipper about why she loves stand mixers, a popular tool in commercial and residential kitchens for decades.

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Unique Kitchen Utensil Names

Peel? Chinois? Cloche? And what is the top of the plate called? Join KaTom as we explore some obscure and mysterious kitchen tool names.

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Is Microban the Future of Dinnerware?

Libbey's Constellation collection offers dinnerware with Microban antimicrobial protection for your restaurant and customers.

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Alternatives to Plastic Straws in the Foodservice Industry

For such a small piece of plastic, single-use plastic straws can cause a lot of trouble. Some restaurants are finding reusable alternatives.

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Cambro: How Fresh Are You?

With the right Cambro food storage containers, you can extend the shelf life of produce while enhancing its flavor and appearance.

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Switching to Biodegradable Utensils & Straws

Want to provide single-use utensils without buying plastic? Learn more about the best biodegradable utensils and straws from KaTom.

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Understanding Recirculating & Fill-and-dump Dishwashers

Commercial dishwashers either recirculate wash water or fill and dump it. Learn the difference and what it means to your business at KaTom.

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Using Tamper-evident Labels

Tamper-evident labels can give customers confidence in your delivery operation. Learn more about your packaging options here at KaTom.

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How the Buffalo Chopper Got Its Name

The buffalo chopper is a vital piece of equipment in restaurants and the meatpacking industry. Learn about its history and uses here at KaTom.

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The Sustainable Edible Wrapper

Playing their part in reducing the amount of food packaging waste we produce, some companies have introduced packaging that can be eaten.

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Microban and Other Antimicrobial Products in Foodservice

Foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers now offer more products that include antimicrobials like Microban. Learn more about those protections here.

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Fight Microbes with Libbey & Microban

The Constellation line of dinnerware from Libbey features Microban in the glaze, which helps prevent the spread of bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

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Flywheel Slicers: Going Retro

Flywheel slicers are a callback to the equipment's European roots, and are operated by hand to give chefs precise control over their cuts.

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Cooking with Computers

Computers have been making their way into almost every industry imaginable, and the restaurant industry is no exception.

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Carlisle EcoMade Compostable Plates Help You go Green

Go Green: Carlisle EcoMade provides compostable plates that will begin to break down naturally in just 90 days, though they're made of durable melamine

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How Eco-Takeouts by G.E.T. Enterprises are Changing the Way We Eat

Eco-Takeouts offer a reusable, environmentally-friendly alternative to polystyrene foam containers.