The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of more than 625 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. NAFEM's biennial trade show attracts approximately 20,000 foodservice professionals and features more than 600 North American manufacturers.
The National Association of College & University Food Services.The mission of NACUFS is to promote the highest quality of foodservice on school, college and university campuses by providing members with educational and training opportunities, technical assistance, scholarships, industry information and research.
The School Nutrition Association is a national, nonprofit professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country.
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., a professional, organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York city by three chefs' organizations: the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club and the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America. Since our inception, little has changed in our principal goals. We are an organization based on promoting the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels.
The American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA is committed to improving the nation’s health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.
Founded in 1933 by Sam Anoff, the Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association (FEDA) is the nationally recognized association for foodservice equipment and supplies dealers. Nearly 300 firms are members from across the United States. They represent a majority of the giants in the industry as well as many small and medium-size dealerships.
Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry: A 59 year-old non-profit trade association comprised of 330 independent manufacturers' representative agencies and 210 manufacturers in the United States, Canada and Mexico engaged in the sales and marketing of commercial foodservice equipment, supplies, tabletop and furnishings.
Mission: Manufacturer's Agents National Association is the association of interdependent manufacturers and representatives dedicated to educating, protecting and promoting the multi-line, outsourced sales function.
The Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) is the only professional society dedicated to professionals and suppliers in the self-operated healthcare foodservice industry – those facilities who choose to keep their foodservice departments on staff, instead of outsourcing them to third-party contractors.
The Society for Foodservice Management is the pre-eminent national association serving the needs and interests of executives in the onsite foodservice industry. Our principal role is to enhance the ability of our members to achieve career and business objectives in an ethical, responsible and professional climate.
A non-profit association for schools, colleges, and Universities offering programs in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Foodservice Management, and Culinary Arts.
International Association of Culinary Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association which provides continuing education and development for its members who are engaged in the areas of culinary education, communication, or in the preparation of food and drink.
The California School Nutrition Association is a complex multi-faceted organization with many concerns to address. Nutrition, professional development, the state of California, diversity, children and lifelong learning are all aspects of the association that need to be communicated through this trademark.
The Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the professional growth of our nation's correctional foodservice employees. ACFSA was formed in 1969 to enhance, represent and promote the correctional segment of the foodservice industry. Association members are foodservice professionals employed in correctional facilities and agencies within federal, state and municipal prison/jail systems. Members are employed within government and commercially operated facilities within the United States, Canada and an expanding international market.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety and pharmaceutical safety that addresses physical, chemical, and biological hazards as a means of prevention rather than finished product inspection. HACCP is used in the food industry to identify potential food safety hazards, so that key actions, known as Critical Control Points (CCP's) can be taken to reduce or eliminate the risk of the hazards being realized.
The Certified Foodservice Professional Program administered by NAFEM.
To be considered for CFSP designation, candidates are required to successfully complete a written examination and provide documented evidence of foodservice activities. In addition to recognizing candidates for their industry and work-related efforts and experiences, NAFEM also believes strongly in crediting individuals for outstanding non-industry related accomplishments such as community service.
Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative is for anyone providing outsourced sales functions to manufacturers, regardless of industry. It is a professional designation earned by an individual, not a firm and is open to firm owners and managers. Participants invest one week annually for three years on campus at Arizona State University. Attendees gain knowledge and insight into operating a business more effectively and profitably.
NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is the world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety. For 60 years, NSF has been committed to public health, safety, and protection of the environment. While focusing on food, water, indoor air, and the environment, NSF develops national standards, provides learning opportunities through its Center for Public Health Education, and provides third-party conformity assessment services while representing the interests of all stakeholders. The primary stakeholder groups include industry, the regulatory community, and the public at large.
The Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) is the respected and truly professional organization of men and women offering design and management consulting services for Foodservice across the world.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
UL is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and retailers to consumers and regulating bodies - we've tested products for public safety for more than a century.
Formerly known as the Clark County Health District, our new name better reflects our regional mission to protect and promote the health, the environment and the well-being of Southern Nevada residents and visitors.
Food Management provides ideas for foodservice directors, managers and chefs through coverage of industry issues and events, operational topics and food trends that affect the noncommercial foodservice industry. It serves the professional, managerial, culinary, and operational interests of foodservice directors and managers, chefs and dietitians in the total noncommercial foodservice market.
Today's Southern California Edison is the product of more than a century of providing reliable electric service to central, coastal and southern California. We help our customers stretch their energy dollars through rebates, which they can receive through SCE's award-winning energy efficiency programs. Customers can receive incentives for helping to control power demand through "demand-response" programs, which help to keep wholesale supplies and prices under control.
The Southern California Gas Company offers "Free" minor service to all commercial customers. This includes checking pilot lights, repairing leaks, etc. They may be contacted at 1-800-gas-2000. Have a copy of your gas bill handy to identify your account and facility. They can also provide quotes for minor repairs of equipment that is no longer in it's warranty period.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California.
In 1987, the Food Service Technology Center was opened as a scientific testing facility for benchmarking the energy performance of equipment used in commercial kitchens. The FSTC develops comprehensive performance test methods, and applies them to equipment submitted by end-users and manufacturers. Because the center is fuel neutral, the FSTC can approach the evaluation process with an absence of bias unmatched in the industry. So, end-users and manufacturers can have complete confidence in the objectivity of the Center's findings.
Hobart, where equipment and service join together in support of you. Hobart makes a full line of equipment for the foodservice and food retail industries, including cooking, food machines, warewashers, weigh/wrap and Traulsen refrigeration. We support our customers when and where it counts the most. In the field, at your place. With nearly 200 locations and 1,700 factory-trained service representatives across the country, we're always close by to install, maintain and service your equipment.
Service Solutions Group is the nation's premier foodservice equipment repair company. We keep equipment running efficiently from CA to OH, and many hot spots in between. You can depend on our highly skilled technicians to fix your equipment right the first time, and provide reliable service when you need it the most!
Providing Service, Parts, Equipment Installation and Proactive Maintenance Programs for Commercial Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment and HVAC Systems
Commercial Appliance provides O.E.M. parts distribution and factory authorized service for the Foodservice Industry. We have compiled an inventory of thousands of O.E.M. parts for over 200 manufacturers available to our customers. Our CFESA certiļ¬ed and factory authorized service technicians provide our customers with the most capable technicians available.
Ramco Provides: Prompt and professional service for all of our commercial customers Refrigeration and Air Conditioning needs.
24 hour Radio dispatched Emergency service. Monday thru Friday - Weekends and Holidays!
Preventive Maintenance and Service programs for all HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment. Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ice machines, Heating and Ventilation Equipment Sales and Installation. Factory Warranty Service.
Chandler's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration is one of the leading mechanical contracting firms in Southern california. We are a customer-focused, quality organization and employ the best technicians and installers in the industry. We take pride in our highly skilled professional staff.
We specialize in the design, installation, service, repair, and commissioning of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems. We are at the forefront of modern technology and to provide cost effective solutions for any type of temperature control situation.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2007 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 27 million cars — all while saving $16 billion on their utility bills. For Business
Because a strategic approach to energy management can produce twice the savings — for the bottom line and the environment — as typical approaches, EPA’s ENERGY STAR partnership offers a proven energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance, setting goals, tracking savings, and rewarding improvements. EPA provides an innovative energy performance rating system which businesses have already used for more than 62,000 buildings across the country. EPA also recognizes top performing buildings with the ENERGY STAR.
If you are considering updating the gas equipment in your kitchen’s facility, The Gas Company may have valuable rebate$ available for you. These rebates help you save in two ways. First, they can offset the initial cost of equipment. Second, and even more importantly, you’ll enjoy the energy savings and lower operating costs year after year with newer, high-efficiency models.
SDG&E provides its customers with rebate$ to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing energy-efficient equipment. SDG&E also offers free seminars and energy assessments to help businesses improve their bottom line.
Save energy and money with PG&E’s rebate$ for your business. By using less energy, you also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change.
California utility customers are eligible for rebate$ on energy-efficient food service equipment. Rebate specifications and qualifying products are uniform across the state, but the forms are specific to your local utility, and include SCE, PG&E, SoCal Gas, and SDG&E. Visit this site for a guide to qualifiying equipment.
What: NV Energy has incentives and rebates available for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers to assist them with retrofit and equipment replacement energy conservation projects.
Why: The Sure Bet Project helps our Commercial customers to save money on their utility bills, improve their facilities, and protect the environment through reduced energy consumption.
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), a nonprofit public benefits corporation, develops initiatives for its North American members to promote the manufacture and purchase of energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to induce lasting structural and behavioral changes in the marketplace, resulting in the increased adoption of energy-efficient technologies. This website has lists of qualifying commercial kitchen equipment that is referenced by various utility suppliers in their rebate programs. These include NV Energy, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and San Diego Gas and Electric. Check this site to see if your future purchase may qualify for a rebate. Then check with your specific utility to obtain the applications and reserve the rebate funds.
The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, the Commission responsibilities include:
Forecasting future energy needs and keeping historical energy data.
Licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts or larger.
Promoting energy efficiency by setting the state's appliance and building efficiency standards and working with local government to enforce those standards.
Supporting public interest energy research that advances energy science and technology through research, development, and demonstration programs.
Supporting renewable energy by providing market support to existing, new, and emerging renewable technologies; providing incentives for small wind and fuel cell electricity systems; and providing incentives for solar electricity systems in new home construction.
Implementing the state's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program.
Planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies.
With energy challenges facing the state, the Commission and its dedicated staff of state employees stand ready to turn challenges into opportunities and help Californians continue to have energy choices that are affordable, reliable, diverse, safe, and environmentally acceptable.
The Appliances Database contains listings for all appliances currently certified to the California Energy Commission as meeting currently applicable efficiency standards. Appliances shown here either meet federal efficiency standards or, where there are no federal efficiency standards, meet California's appliance efficiency standards.
When a new standard takes effect, models meeting the previous standard may continue to be shown for up to 90 days. In addition, for some appliances, the Energy Commission requires data submittal where there are no federal or state efficiency standards; the database also lists all currently certified models of those appliances.
The mission of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) is to be the definitive voice of the California food service industry and to protect and promote its success.
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 13.1 million people.
Founded in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association is the leading business association serving the needs of food service operators in Nevada. As an affiliate of the National Restaurant Association and together with the Nevada Restaurant Association Educational Foundation the Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of some 5,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing over a hundred thousand people in this state.
The NAFEM Show brings together a tantalizing collection of foodservice equipment and supplies innovators and experts all under one roof. Click here to watch a short video and preview what is in store for you at the industry's premier event.
More than a trade show, the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is a complete learning experience that improves your business throughout. From new products, to new tricks of the trade, to gold-standard foodservice education, you'll gain real-world solutions you can apply to your business immediately.
The NRA Show attracts more than 71,500 industry professionals from 100+ countries and is the premier venue to find new products and services, build relationships and network, learn from experts and peers, as well as explore the latest trends in food and beverage, equipment, training and cooking techniques.
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