The NAFEM Show made the foodservice tabletop innovations easy to find at the WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL!® new product gallery. This high-traffic area of the show floor is visited by nearly 80% of attendees historically and our impression was that trend was no different in 2013.
Hot tabletop products at The NAFEM Show were:
| Strahl Drinkware Strahl is a high quality beverageware that combines the strength of polycarbonate, with the elegant look and feel of glass. Strahl's newest collection is CapellaStack, a new collection that is stackable and is crystal clear with the look and feel of glass. CapellaStack is safe for commercial dishwahers and is available in five distinct sizes. |
| Steelite International Steelite's new CRAFT Collection is inspired by hand-crafted, simple county wares made by generations of potters over hundreds of years. The range embodies the beauty of rich, lustrous glazes applied by hand, and celebrates chance effects and reactions which occur naturally in the kiln. The gem-like glazes married to simple forms and shapes produce a unique and individual appearance, giving CRAFT a rustic "joie de vivre". Manufactured in an evironmentally-friendly process that recycles clay waste, CRAFT production has save 350 metric tons since July 2007. |
| Eastern Tabletop Eastern Tabletop's new ZAPFLAME is the innovative perfect solution for adjustable heat with countless advantages. Chefs will enjoy the ease of transition from standard gel fuel cans as they control the ZAPFLAME from small to large to create the perfect temperature for their dish. It has the capability to be used for grilling, cooking, warming as the ZAPFLAME easily adjusts from low to high. All in addition to the cost savings of wasted, half used, gel fuel cans. Save and refill as needed. ZAPFLAME is designed so that the used can shut off the flame when an event is over and turn it back on for the next event, making it eco-friendly, as well. |
| Libbey With the growing popularity of craft and premium beer, Libbey continues to innovate by offering creative new beer glassware products to provide the perfect beer presentation. With its new contemporary verticla design and quality heavy sham, Libbey's new ALTITUDE tall beer glass offers restaurateurs the opportunity to differentiate the beer experience and elevate the beer experience. Offered in Sheer Rim of Fine Edge, ALTITUDE is available at a price point to maximize profit per serving. Designed to fit naturally in the hand, the tall stature and slender figure of ALTITUDE provide impeccable balance, while the inward tapering top captures aromas, enhancing the beer tasting experience. ALTITUDE is available in 14 oz., 16 oz, and 20 oz. capacities and is the ideal investment for any establishment seeking to upgrade their beer service. |
| Hollowick Hollowick's Smart Candle TRUFLAME LED Wax Pillars create the most realistic flame colors and flicker available in LED. The products are made of unscented real wax pillars and feature a smooth finish. With three timer settings and a remote control (that is included), you can control the ambiance of your environment with ease. Safe and durable, these flameless wax pillars are designed for many years of continuous use. TRUFLAME flameless wax pillars from Hollowick run on four AA alkaline batteries (not included) and feature up to 400 hours run time. Candles operate by remote control or with a built-in three-stage timer. Hollowick's TRUFLAME flameless LED Wax Pillars are available in 5 sizes. |