Wallin Foodservice Resources

Great news! The California School Nutrition Association has opened up their upcoming virtual conference to all school districts across the country. If you have already heard about this and have registered, we hope to see you in the Cambro virtual booth. If this is the first time you've heard about this conference, then please click the link below to find out more about this opportunity from CSNA's conference page. Visit Cambro at the  CSNA Virtual Conference! We are looking forward to CSNA's Virtual Conference - we hope you'll join us to see (virtually at least) some great products that school districts across the country have relied upon during this tumultuous year to accomplish their goals and feed school children. The event takes place October 29-31 and you can  register by clicking here . We invite you to a Breakout Session at the event, Practical Solutions for COVID Feeding and Beyond, showcasing real-life exam...

  Choosing the Right Handwashing Station for the Job From CDC and healthcare professional guidance to how-to videos like Gloria Gaynor’s pandemic version of her classic I Will Survive, we have all been trained that handwashing is more critical than ever during this unprecedented time. Not only does it protect each of us and those with whom we interact, but clearly visible and accessible handwashing stations now provide a sense of reassurance to employees and customers alike. Supplemental handwash stations come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and levels of portability. Where the station will be used, access to electricity, water capacity, and available space are important factors to consider when it comes to choosing the best one for the job.   Handwashing for Curbside, Drive-Through, or Outdoor Events It’s tempting to resort to hand sanitizer when working outdoors, but soap and warm water have been proven more effective because they physically remove germs from hands. A...

Planning for Back-to-school Foodservice When the Only Constant is Change Ready or not. Here it comes! There has never been a back-to-school season like this one, and let’s hope there never is again. But here we are. We’re in this together, but with so many unknowns, planning is more complicated than ever. And who isn’t nervous about getting stuck with unusable equipment when the situation changes? It may not seem like it, but the potential for rapid change is the good news. “Why is that,” you say? If we know it’s coming, we can be ready for it. We can’t be sure from one week to the next if students or a varying percentage of them will be learning at school or at home. We may not even know just yet if they will be eating in the cafeteria, in their classrooms, or at other locations on campus. But here’s what we do know:   Contact and risk of cross-contamination must be minimized Meals need to be pre-plated, portable, and covered for speed and safety Food needs to be transported a...