Wallin Foodservice Resources

In our recent interview with Sydney Turnipseed, Associate Director of the Mississippi Farm to School Network, we explored the many facets of running a successful Farm to School program.  We shared Sydney's insights in our September article, Your Farm to School Questions Answered , but we  just scratched the surface on the topic of foodservice equipment . Today, we’re going to take a deeper dive into the recommended types of equipment needed for handling and processing fresh, locally sourced foods, from receiving and storage to preparation and cooking. If you’re looking to start or expand your Farm to School program, the right equipment can help make fresh food more practical, efficient, and scalable. You may be surprised by how well equipped you already are! Receiving Equipment item: Sturdy Utility Cart We recommend: Channel Manufacturing bussing and utility carts Made of all-welded 18 gauge, 304 Series stainless steel, these multipurpose carts have a 500 pound dis...

There’s something about being prepared with the right tools that helps get the enthusiasm flowing and momentum going. This year’s theme for the School Nutrition Association of Louisiana conference was “Let the Good Times Roll in School Nutrition.” The conference and expo delivered all the right stuff to educate and motivate Louisiana’s child nutrition professionals, whatever comes their way. If you attended SNAL ‘26, thanks so much for coming! We hope you came away feeling energized and excited about the endless possibilities for your child nutrition program —like the scratch-cooking parishes that loved our prep tools and equipment.   In case you weren’t able to make it to New Orleans, here are some product highlights to help you keep the lines rolling.   Prep fresh food fast with the  VariCut Food Processor from Edlund! It’s made to handle the daily demands of your busy child nutrition program with a 7-in-1 adjustable thickness blade and over 30 cutting disc ...

“A place for everything and everything in its place."  This familiar saying, a modern version of a quote from Benjamin Franklin, means that the foundation of good organization is giving every item a home. In a foodservice environment, that practice pays big dividends. Clean and organized workspaces help employees stay focused, efficient, and safe. Today, we’re talking about keeping workspaces clear with the right equipment to give a safe and proper home to utensils, knives, supplies, sheet pans, and more.   The Quantum Foodservice Store Grid Task Station clears the clutter and puts your wall space to work.  Store Grid Systems are available with a variety of custom-configurable shelves, bins, baskets, and hooks that keep frequently used utensils and supplies visible and accessible, yet up and out of the way.    Knives need to be handy, but they create a hazard when left on work tables or loose in drawers or bins. Edlund offers an exclusive line of...

We have exciting news! We are pleased to announce that we’ve added Channel Manufacturing to our manufacturer portfolio! The Channel Manufacturing brand is nationally recognized among the industry’s leading manufacturers of foodservice storage and material handling equipment. Channel manufactures a broad range of aluminum food handling equipment from mobile can and pan racks to carts, dollies, trucks, and storage.   The team at Channel takes great pride in building strong relationships and providing exceptional quality equipment at an affordable price, which makes them a perfect fit for our portfolio. Whether you choose the Standard Heavy-Duty Series or EXTRA Heavy-Duty Series , Channel’s American Made foodservice equipment is built to last in high strength aluminum and stainless steel. Since Channel builds equipment to order, they have the ability to “customize” equipment dimensions and specifications to meet project requirements with little or no additional cost or lead tim...