BE SURE TO VOTE FOR THE BEST NEW PRODUCT AT THE SHOW! 

Operator's Choice Award

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

Agilysis

 

 

 

 

          Agilysis

 


 

 

 


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:

  • Supports conversational ordering, mobile ordering with secure payments, streamlined back-of-house workflows, and real-time inventory control

  • Reduces wait times and improves throughput in high‑volume locations

  • 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

Aniai

 

 

 

 

 

          Aniai

 


 

 

 


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

          

AUTEC  

 

AUTEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Cindy's Kitchen   

 

      Cindy's Kitchen

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

Clipp          CLIPP

AI-powered order management platform for food suppliers and distributors.

Streamline ordering, inventory tracking, payments, and sales workflows to reduce manual work and errors.

  • Features:

    • Real-time order tracking and analytics

    • Targeted promotions & CRM

    • AI workflow automation (voice agents, routing)

    • 24/7 ordering with seamless payment options (cash, credit, ACH)

ELI ZABAR

Parmesan Crisps (8 oz)

Booth 1222

Eli Zabar

Eli Zabar

 

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

 

          

Excelsio Marketing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

FRuba          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

IVCi, LLC 

KEENON DINERBOT T10

Booth 1323

IVCi                   

 

IVCi

 

KEENON DINERBOT T10 is an AI-powered service robot designed to enhance efficiency and customer experience in restaurants, hotels, and food service environments with high-capacity trays, smart navigation, and interactive displays.

NaO Clean

Food Safety and Hygiene  

Booth 1836

NaO Clean                   

 

NaO Clean

 

NaOClean improves food safety and hygiene across the food industry and restaurants, while supporting sustainable living by replacing chemical disinfectants with a safe, effective solution for everyday sanitation.

NEXT GEN CODING 

AI Restaurant Ops Dashboard 

Booth 1206

Next Gen Coding                   

 

 


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.

 

OREGON FRUIT CO.

Real Fruit Refreshers

Booth 1444

Oregon Fruit Co.   

       Oregon Fruit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Fruit Refreshers are 4+1 concentrates crafted with real fruit for vibrant, clean-label beverages. Shelf-stable and easy to batch, they deliver consistent flavor, operational efficiency, and endless menu versatility across foodservice programs.

 

PACKnWOOD

Folding Tables and Risers

Booth 2025

PacknWood   

       PacknWood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elegant foldable tables and risers made from durable paper with acrylic top. Lightweight, space-saving, fast to assemble, designed to elevate catering, food service, and events with a premium look.

 

PUSHCARD

Pushcard Program

Booth 1223

                        

Pushcard

 

 

Pushcard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pushcard enables restaurants to send unlimited push notifications via Apple and Google Wallet passes. Drive repeat visits with zero friction signup, instant delivery, and higher visibility than SMS or email.

TERRAPIN RIDGE FARMS 

Hot Pepper Bacon Jam

Booth 1236

                    Terrapin Ridge Farms     

 

 

 

Terrapin Ridge Farms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

VITO   

       VITO

 

 

 

 

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.  

ZT PACKAGING

ZT Deliver Safe Bags

Booth 1504

ZT Packaging

 

ZT Packaging

No surprises, just safe bites! Deliver Safe tamper-evident bags protect meals in transit, so Food Delivery Services can do their job—hands off my fries! Perfect for curbside, delivery, and takeout.

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