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Can you sense it? There’s been a subtle shift in the attitude towards health in this country. For a long time— too long, in fact— restaurant-goers in America preferred carbonated soda. It began with the original, but it spread towards diet flavors and zero-calorie options. The masses were swept up in the frenzy, popping cans … Read more

The food service industry is a stickler when it comes to health and sanitation, and recently the conversation regarding the cleanliness of beverage stations has picked up traction. Beverage stations are thought to be generally cleaner than other equipment and areas used in a restaurant, but according to a 2010 study by the International Journal … Read more

High Fructose Corn syrup versus natural cane sugar has been a hotly debated health topic for years. Is one better or worse than the other? Here at Tognazzini, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of both as it relates to the foodservice industry. Many restaurants have stated that they would rather opt into … Read more

In the United States, the appreciation for beer is part of our heritage. Native American tribes brewed their own styles of beer using maize, birch sap, and water; while European traditions brought to the “New World” made beer the spirits of choice. Recently, Americans have had a reawakening in their passion for beer, and restaurants … Read more

According to the National Restaurant Association, the food service industry generated $766 billion dollars in sales in 2016, with this number expected to increase by 1.5% by the end of the year. Projections place restaurant sales for 2017 at $799 billion dollars and forecasters have suggested steady growth for this industry in years to come. … Read more

At their core, commercial ice machines are essentially just specialized commercial ice makers with a steady water supply. While this may seem like an oversimplification, the process has been refined and digitalized over the years. If you’re in the market for ice machines, there are some things to consider when choosing the attributes of your … Read more