LOS ANGELES—Last month the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo offered more than 135 new and innovative products. During the first two days of the show, 1,400 attendees cast their votes for their favorite new products that were on display.
The Best Technology Award was presented to Glory Team International for their 100 percent organic, biodegradable single-use tableware.
The Best Equipment Award was presented to Scotsman Ice Systems for their cube ice machine, energy efficient and self-monitoring with external diagnostic lights to alert staff when it is time to perform vital performance procedures.
The Best Environmental/Safety Award was presented to Excel Dryer for their new XLERATOR which dries hands three times faster (10 to 15 seconds) and uses 80 percent less energy.
The 2006 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo was held Saturday, August 26 through Monday, August 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Expo is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the California Restaurant Assn. Go to www.westernfoodexpo.com for more information.
