The 40th annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show wrapped up Saturday at the Orange County Convention Center, ending three days of education, networking, and product demonstrations from more than 450 exhibitors. The show, produced by Reed Exhibitions, is primarily for hoteliers and restaurateurs, but some of the products on the trade show floor have applications for the event industry. Here's a look at eight of them.
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PanSaver Eco from SonRidge is a new pan liner made from canola oil that comes in 24 sizes. The liner is puncture-resistant and biodegradable.
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The new linking heat source from Bon Chef can adopt multiple configurations and be used with electric or canned fuel.
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The wine and hors d'oeuvres plate from Your Green 2 Go is made from plant material that is recyclable and does not contain chemicals or plastics.
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Carmona New York's porcelain dishes, such as this soup and bread combination, can go from oven to table to freezer to dishwasher.
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Front of the House showed its new Platewise line made from pressed bamboo. The pieces are dishwasher-safe for 4,000 washings and will also decompose in landfills.
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SmartBar's new 5LX model can be made with custom frame colors, bar tops, and lighting. The bar folds up and has wheels for easy storage.
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With the popularity of food trucks nationwide, Custom Mobile Food Equipment displayed one of its mobile kitchens to show attendees how the trucks can be equipped with items such as char grills, flat grills, steam tables, and refrigeration.
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