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Nothing says the holiday season like a warm slice of pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. While many families and foodservice operators have their personal favorites -- apple, mincemeat, pecan -- there's one pie type that stands out to the team here at Pace Reps...

Let's put it this way... if you're leaving the golf course after a beautiful round in the southern sun, would you rather talk about a slice coming off your clubs or one that emerges from a pizza oven? That's what we thought.

When working in restaurants, keeping everything clean and efficient is crucial. Dirty equipment can lead to many issues, including foodborne illness. While putting items in the dishwasher can combat many problems, some tools, such as a dicing grid, which might get overlooked, are better cleaned by hand. 

Since the introduction of the first commercial bowl-type food processors by Robot-Coupe nearly half a century ago, these machines have become indispensable in commercial kitchens worldwide. 

School cafeterias cannot operate without the hardworking staff who prepare meals for students several times a day. With continued labor issues not dissipating, districts struggle to find enough staff to run their school nutrition programs. Having the right foodservice equipment can help with the labor shortage and help assist with completing tasks.

For K-12 foodservice, efficiency and durability are paramount. Cafeteria staff must ensure they're serving hundreds, sometimes thousands, of students nutritious meals multiple times a day. Enter Multiteria's Essence counter, a game-changing solution designed to meet the unique demands of serving students quickly and cost-effectively while ensuring equipment longevity. 

Let’s talk pizza! With so many different styles, there are plenty of palettes to please. From crispy Neapolitan to the new kid on the block, Detroit-style, the options to offer customers are endless. With Fiero Forni pizza ovens, operators can be sure their ovens are eye-catching and functional for any pizza baking needs.

Fiero Group (formerly known as Forza Forni) is a culinary powerhouse that has been making waves in the industry, bringing the art of wood-fired ovens to kitchens and backyards across the United States. Let's take a look at the brand's journey, including that of Peter de Jong, the founder of Fiero Group. With its unique approach to product creation and the beautiful products that result, Fiero Group is at the top of the industry. 

Over 100 million people look for pecan pie every holiday season and nowhere is the dessert more beloved than in the southern states of North America. In fact, Georgia’s pecan market is worth more than 200 million dollars. So how did sticky sweet pecan treats become popular, and what kitchen tools are best for making the perfect pecan pie to compliment your restaurant's holiday menu?

Commercial and institutional foodservice operations don't always have the resources or space for expensive HVAC equipment or to install ventilation hoods. At the same time, countertop space can often go underutilized, so even a slight rethinking can result in additional profit points within the operation.