High-Speed Combi

Electrolux North America has introduced the Air-OSpeed ® high-speed combi oven to provide an innovative solution to cooking through a combination of convection, steam, combi, and microwave for a completely integrated cooking process. The Air-O-Speed® can reduce cook time by 50 percent, increasing productivity and flexibility and generating a better return on appliance investment. CONTACT: 866-449-4200, www.electroluxusa.com/professional.

Advanced Wine Glass

KWARX® is a new material developed by ARC International (parent company to Mikasa Hotel & Restaurant). Incredibly resilient to wear and tear, the material is used to make six different styles of wine glasses in Mikasa’s Open Up line. While retaining the luster and transparency of normal glass, KWARX® is an advanced material offering extreme resistence to shattering. CONTACT: www.mikasa.com or 973-628-0900, www.arc-international.com.

Low-Cost First Aid Solution

DayMark® Safety Systems has made maintaining a first aid program easy and cost effective with the only first aid program with guaranteed OSHA compliance. This comprehensive program provides a first aid cabinet stocked with products for those accidents that typically occur in the foodservice industry such as, burns, cuts, sticks, and common workplace injuries. The program also includes an ongoing monitoring system that provides updates on regulatory changes that impact first aid requirements in the workplace. An at-a-glance monitoring refill system helps operators know when it’s time to restock. Plus, DayMark’s customer service team contacts operators to remind them about refilling an order. CONTACT: 800-847-0101, www.daymark.biz.

Bold & Unique Empanadas

McCain Foods USA announces the latest cuisine destination of its new McCain Latin Latitudes™ brand, the South American empanada. Two new empanadas include Argentine Style Beef and Onion and Chorizo, Potato, and Cheese. Featuring flavors inspired from authentic South American cuisine, the empanada’s versatile serving size makes it ideal for a wide array of menu applications, from appetizers to sides to small plates. CONTACT:800-767-7377, www.mccain.com.

High-Speed Conveyor Toaster Oven

This toaster oven by Lincoln Foodservice Products, Inc., Enodis), is designed with a dome-shaped reflector that bounces heat in a focused manner. Watt distribution along the heater’s length allows heat concentration where it is most needed. And an energy-saving sleep mode and innovative air curtain that prevents heat loss make it suitable for heating sandwiches, nuggets, pizza, pretzels, tortillas, and appetizers. Available in a stainless steel finish or a variety of colors to complement any decor. CONTACT: Jim Silcox, VP, Sales & Marketing Lincoln Foodservice, 260-459-8200, www.lincolnfp.com.

Half-Moon Platters

What you have gained with this half-circle is the ability to defy tradition. These Half Moon platters from The Ultimate Spread come in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and all colors with either balls glued or with three colored unattached legs letting you position them wherever you wish. They can be small enough for little nibbles or big enough for lots. Break your tradition. CONTACT: Vikki Smyth, 310-779-8666, www.theultimatespread.com.

Presentation Plus

Bag Holder—Don’t let precious guests hang their new Gucci purses just anywhere on their chair. The Greggio bag holder is a chic way to help them place purses exactly where they want. And your brand name, engraved on the top, will shine.

Bottle Holder—A $400 1965 Chateax Lafitte should not be left standing alone in the middle of the table but deserves a distinctive presentation. This beautifully designed Greggio wire bottle holder provides a way to properly present and serve all wines. CONTACT: Mauro Sandei, m.sandei@greggio.it, Greggio S.p.A, +39-049-8686299, fax +39-049-720555, www.greggio.it.

Green Coffee

With its Buffalo & Spring™ Coffees of Distinction line,S&D Coffee ventures into new territory. The line features five different categories, including proprietary regional blends and flavored, decaffeinated, and iced coffees. In keeping with demand for green and socially conscious products, the line includes three Fair Trade Certified™ coffees. S&D will share a portion of the proceeds with Coffee Kids, an organization that works to improve the quality of life for coffee families. CONTACT: 800-933-2210, www.buffaloandspring.com, www.sndcoffee.com.

Sterling Caviar Dishes

Silk Road Gathering is offering artisancrafted sterling silver caviar dishes. Made by hand, the silver trim and cone feet are fit to a beautifully polished ‘pictata maxima’ oyster shell. The company works with an Indonesian nonprofit group that develops artisan skills to international standards, assures quality production, and directly benefits artisans. CONTACT: Tracey Fremd, 877-243-1606, www.silkroadgathering.com.

Mobile Prep Station

The patented, NSF Certified ReTraact-It TM Mobile Rollaway Retractable Prep Station rolls out when you need it ... rolls away when you don't. The top, splashzone worksurface, and bottom shelf are made of heavy-duty stainless steel with the dolly system made of electrogalvanized steel powder coated in extreme chrome. Ideal for restaurants, caterers, banquet facilities, convention centers, commissaries, hospitals and food processors. CONTACT: 800-272-2322, 702-873-5881, info@retraactit.com, www.retraactit.com.