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INNOVATION IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
Scott Reitano | Reitano Design Group
“In an industry that still cooks over fire, I began to question what really counts as innovative.”
I was in Orlando for the NAFEM Show earlier this year. This is the foodservice equipment industry’s marque, bi-annual event. After a four-year absence, everyone was truly excited to be together and to see what the manufacturers were ready to show-off. The foodservice
equipment manufacturers were equally as excited to have a live audience to share the “features, advantages, and benefits” of their latest and greatest products. The term “innovative” was thrown around quite a bit throughout the three-day show. It was applied to anything from robotic arms to pizza ovens to hot fridges. The term also covered automated salad dispensers, induction burners, speed ovens, and combi ovens. Additional unattended food sales opportunities, expanded ventless
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