
The Operators Choice is your opportunity to vote for the Best New Product at the Show!
When you pick up your badge at the show, you'll also receive your voting card. Stop by the Operators Choice Award Booth (#1956) to view the submissions and place your vote by dropping your voting card in the ballot box you wish to vote for.
The first 500 voters each day will receive a complimentary gift - be sure to stop by!
Voting closes at 2pm on Tuesday, March 10 and the winner will be announced at 3:00pm on the Culinary Innovation Theater stage (booth #2150)
2026 BEST NEW PRODUCT ENTRIES:
AGILYSYS
Agilysys Restaurant Technology Solutions
Booth 1950


Agilysys Restaurant Technology Solutions empower foodservice teams to deliver consistent and memorable experiences across every service model. The platform unifies ordering, payments, kitchen operations, guest self-service, and inventory management, helping operators run efficient and resilient service experiences in any environment:
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Supports conversational ordering, mobile ordering with secure payments, streamlined back-of-house workflows, and real-time inventory control
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Reduces wait times and improves throughput in high‑volume locations
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Converts terminals into kiosks to free staff for higher‑value tasks
- Optimizes food costs with real‑time visibility and automated procurement tools suitable for any operation size
ANIAI
Alpha Grill - Automated Robot Grill for Commercial Kitchens
Booth 1753


The Aniai Alpha Grill is an automated, double-sided electric grill with two cooking zones, touchscreen control, and a robotic arm - designed to increase output at speed, reduce labor and strain, and help operators focus on margins and service.
AUTEC
Maki Maker Sushi Robot
Booth 1936

Maki Maker ASM895A Maki Maker sushi robot, a must-have for professional kitchens and food service providers, is adept at crafting rice sheets of diverse thicknesses and dimensions, perfect for sushi rolls, sushi burritos, rice sandwiches, and other culinary innovations. Chefs and culinary professionals seeking advanced sushi equipment will find this sushi machine invaluable, as it offers customizable options and features unique to AUTEC, ensuring consistency and quality in every rice sheet.
CINDY'S KITCHEN
Premium Dressings & Cooking Sauces
Booth 1609

Global Flavor • Clean Label • Foodservice Ready
It is our passion to pursue excellence and to create, manufacture and deliver clean, innovative, and delicious products to the marketplace for all to share and enjoy with their friends and family.
We establish and sustain relationships with partners and purveyors who share the same uncompromising standards that we uphold so our customers can be sure that when they bring home a Cindy's Kitchen product they are bringing home the absolute best.
CLIPP
AI Powered Order Management Platform for Food Suppliers and Distributors
Booth 1334

AI-powered order management platform for food suppliers and distributors.
Streamline ordering, inventory tracking, payments, and sales workflows to reduce manual work and errors.
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Features:
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Real-time order tracking and analytics
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Targeted promotions & CRM
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AI workflow automation (voice agents, routing)
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24/7 ordering with seamless payment options (cash, credit, ACH)
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ELI ZABAR
Parmesan Crisps (8 oz)
Booth 1222


Eli Zabar's famously savory crisps are made from his most popular breads and go with just about everything, especially Eli's cheeses. In his restaurants, Eli often serves them with soups and salads and in big baskets at the wine bar at his restaurants.
Eli Zabar Parmesan Crisps are savory, crunchy, feather-light baked wafers made from premium, aged Italian parmesan cheese and artisan bread. These gourmet, 100% natural snacks are designed to pair with soups, salads, or charcuterie, containing no artificial flavors or preservatives.
EXCELSIOR MARKETING - HEKO
HEKO Energy Management System
Booth 2123


HEKO ENERGY MANAGER SYSTEM
Energy Manager is a revolutionary system developed by Heko in order to optimize energy consumption and empower culinary professionals. This continuously improved, innovative solution goes beyond simple
monitoring, offering real-time insights, detailed reporting, and the ability to actively manage energy use across the entire kitchen ecosystem - reducing waste and enhancing sustainability. It empowers chefs and kitchen managers to make informed decisions about optimizing their operations. The system calibrates power absorption for individual appliances, keeping it under a preset value, assigns priorities, and performs gradual depowerment. All while maintaining high operating performance. Heko's smart kitchens are already equipped with state-of-the-art components designed to minimize energy consumption. Features such as titanium fry tops, which reduce heat irradiation, and HRS (heat reserve systems) which provide heat on demand, work in harmony with the Energy Manager to create a truly efficient and eco-conscious kitchen.
FRUBA
Ready To Use Frozen Boba
Booth 2233

Fruba is a premium boba company specializing in high-quality, ready-to-use frozen boba. We offer a wide variety of traditional and unique boba flavors, all crafted with premium ingredients. Our boba’s are precooked, individually packaged, and flash frozen to ensure maximum freshness and convenience. Designed for easy preparation, simply heat the boba in the microwave or boiling water, then add milk and ice to enjoy a delicious cup of bubble tea. In addition to our boba selection, we also offer fruit teas, smoothies, and dessert drinks, all made from our frozen, single-serving packages with just the simple addition of ice and either water or milk.
We are an ideal solution for restaurants looking to add high-quality drinks to their menu without the need for expensive equipment or extra labor.
NEXT GEN CODING
AI Restaurant Ops Dashboard
Booth 1206
The AI Restaurant Ops Dashboard helps restaurant operators identify and fix profit leaks across labor, margins, inventory, and multi-location performance. The platform connects POS, labor, delivery platform, and financial data into a single operational view and surfaces clear, ranked insights with recommended actions. Rather than adding more reports, the dashboard explains why performance changed, where labor costs are drifting, which menu items hurt margins, and which locations underperform relative to peers. Operators gain visibility and decision support without disrupting day-to-day workflows, making it especially effective for multi-unit groups and busy owner-operators.
TERRAPIN RIDGE FARMS
Hot Pepper Bacon Jam
Booth 1236

Made with real bacon, roasted red peppers and jalapeños, this addictive jam balances savory, sweet, smoky heat. Elevate burgers, boards, nachos, and vegetables with a versatile, labor-saving flavor powerhouse for foodservice professionals.
VITO FRY FILTER
VITO VL Portable Oil Filtration System
Booth 1333

The VITO VL Oil Filter is a premium, heavy-duty, portable filtration system designed for commercial kitchens that demand the highest frying oil quality. With it’s patented f iltration system, the VITO VL is built for medium to heavy sediment loads. The VL operates directly in hot oil (up to 347°F/175°C ) the recommended frying temperature, f iltering out particles as small as 5 microns without the need for chemicals. Its robust, stainless steel construction, quick filtration time, and ease of handling make it a musthave for high-volume operations.
Innovative Elements Type:
• Portable, heavy-duty, hot oil micro-filtration system
• Designed for medium-to-heavy sediment levels
• Suitable for all fryer sizes in commercial kitchens.










