Wallin Foodservice Resources

Poor warewashing racks.  They have a dirty job, and they’re not very exciting. It’s easy for them to be an afterthought borne out of necessity.  But those boring warewashing racks may actually be causing trouble in your kitchen, the kind of excitement you don’t want... Here’s a short “quiz” to see if your warewashing racks with open outer walls are secretly hurting your business: Do your staff wrap racks in plastic or vinyl covers? Do staff need to polish or re-wash glasses before use? Have any of your employees gotten cut by a broken glass in a rack? Is it difficult to take accurate inventory of glassware? Do you replace glassware more often than you think you should? Has a customer or health inspector ever complained about glassware cleanliness or where it was stored? If you said “yes” to any of the above questions, read on to see how the right warewashing racks can help your business in unexpected ways. From neighborhood bars and restaurants to large hotels and co...

It’s what’s inside the meal that really matters, but appealing packaging sure can’t hurt! Whether you’re struggling to replenish the disposables or trays you’ve been using, or you’re just looking to refresh your program with novel serving ideas, more choices to showcase your menu are available now than ever. We’ve pulled together a selection of serving options, some new and some classic, to help you meet your program’s nutrition requirements and participation goals. All are reusable and dishwasher safe, which will help protect your program from future supply shortages while setting an Earth-friendly example for students. TableCraft Plastic Serving Baskets have a nostalgic way of making even simple meals feel like a treat.  A fun, yet practical way to serve hand-held favorites such as sandwiches, turkey burgers, tacos, burritos, veggie sticks, and more, these classic plastic baskets are stackable and dishwasher safe.  Available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. ...

Football. Oktoberfest. Seasonal craft brews. Beer season is open! Are you ready to make the most of it? We’ve talked about how the shape of a glass can affect the flavor and enjoyment of wine, (click here to read the article), but did you know that the same is true for beer and hard cider? It is! And Luigi Bormioli proves it with the Birrateque Collection. It’s ok to have a special place in your heart for traditional pint glasses and red plastic beer cups. But when it’s time for craft beer to shine and command a premium price tag, Birrateque is up to the task. Here’s how it works its magic. Starting with the glass itself, the Birrateque collection is made of lead-free, high-tech Crystal Glass SON.hyx®. The transparency and sparkle of this innovative glass show off the real color and clarity of the beer and its foam. For help keeping beer ice cold, click here to get tips on storing and dispensing ice cold draft beer. An anatomy of the Birrateque IPA Glass reveals how each design...

It’s Earth Week! This is the time of year when the world turns its attention to conserving natural resources to protect our planet. We all want to do our part, but environmental sustainability initiatives aren’t always as economically sustainable as we would like.  We’ve hand-picked 5 sustainability initiatives that actually reduce operating expenses year-round once they’re implemented. Curious? Read on… 1. Use Less Water Traditional open-walled ware washing racks leave contents open to germs, dirt, and other contaminants, so they are often wrapped in plastic film between uses or rewashed before use to be safe. Camracks have open inside compartments to provide thorough circulation of water and promote quick drying, while closed outer walls keep fingers, germs, and other contaminants out. When used with a Camrack cover and stacked on a Camdolly, the system is completely enclosed, so glassware stays clean and sanitary after washing no matter where it’s stored or transported—with no...

  Three Ways to keep Glassware and Dishware Clean and Sanitary Sparkling glasses and dishes have always been a trusty indicator of a clean and well-run dining establishment. At a time when we need to re-instill customer comfort in dining out, it’s a good idea to revisit ware washing, storage, and handling practices to make sure that all the safety bases are covered and communicated.   1.      Turn up the Water Temperature Long before COVID-19, the National Sanitation Foundation was formed at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health in 1944. With a goal of creating national sanitation standards for the purpose of testing products that affect the safety of water, food, and air, NSF has been protecting public health and influencing product development ever since. These standards are especially trustworthy guidance now when we can’t be careful enough about sanitation. In order to qualify for NSF listing, the NSF/ANSI 3-2007 standard requires...