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When it comes to plating, foodservice professionals need to balance functionality and extraordinary presentation. Libbey® Foodservice has introduced a variety of serveware pieces that eliminate the need to sacrifice form for function, particularly for signature dishes that go straight from the oven to the table. In addition, these new items from tabletop leader Libbey enhance the creativity and appeal of the food itself, not just visually, but to all of the senses. The new Coos Bay™ bake-and-serve handled stoneware trays are ideal for sharable appetizers and side dishes. Coos Bay from Libbey is available in four vibrant colors. Each color-specific shape is offered in three sizes – square in olive, oval in chili, round in pumpkin and rectangle in butter. With recommended oven temperatures up to 350ºF, Coos Bay adds a dramatic accent to the tabletop.
EveryWare Global, Inc., parent company of the Oneida and Anchor Hocking brands, announced yesterday financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Led by the iconic Oneida and Anchor Hocking brands, EveryWare is a leading marketer of tabletop and food preparation products for the consumer and foodservice markets. Third Quarter Results Overview: ● Third quarter net revenue was $81.2 million, a decrease of $19.7 million or 19.6% from the prior year period. ● Operating loss from continuing operations for the third quarter was $9.7 million, a decrease of $12.6 million from the prior year period. ● Production restarted at their Lancaster, Ohio and Monaca, Pennsylvania facilities in mid-July. ● Completed a comprehensive debt restructuring and new $20.0 million equity investment; recorded a $22.2 million loss on debt extinguishment. ● Inventory reduced by $23.7 million since year end 2013. ● Revised labor agreements at the Company's Lancaster, Ohio operations. Sam Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of EveryWare stated, "The third quarter financial results reflect the residual effects from our factory shutdowns and our liquidity issues that we addressed through our restructuring efforts. We are focused on the operational initiatives required to stabilize the business and create long term value. This includes restoring normal service levels and customer confidence. While operational improvements take time to produce improved results, I believe that we are on the right path." To read the entire release from EveryWare, go here: EveryWare Global Q3 2014 CaféBellas LLC, innovator and developer of the pop-up BellaBar food and beverage experience, announces its receipt of a 2014 Foodservice Pioneering Concept award as an exhibitor of the 99th annual International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS). Receiving third place for its BellaBar concept, CaféBellas was selected for its innovation in packaging elegant food and beverage service into a portable, event-ready pop-up venue concept.
“IHMRS attendees are not only looking for innovative products and equipment, but also for edgy concepts and engaging ideas to wow customers,” said Phil Robinson, IHMRS show director. “We are thrilled to be recognized by IHMRS for the truly unique, captivating and functional concept that is the BellaBar food and beverage experience,” said Steven Coté, CEO of CaféBellas LLC. “As a portable, event-ready system with a minimalist design that streamlines food and beverage service, BellaBar can instantly create location and ambiance for nearly any occasion, day or night. We are confident BellaBar will change the way pop-up events are executed the world-over by providing a fun, engaging and visually appealing on-the-spot space for food and beverage service.” Judges for the 2014 Foodservice Pioneering Concept awards included: Michael Atanasio, Overlook Hospital; Melanie Corey-Ferrini, DYNAMIK Space (2013 Foodservice Pioneering Concept winner); James Dale, Grand Hyatt New York; Robert Doland, Jacobs, Doland & Beer; Maura Doran, New York Methodist Hospital; Mark LoParco, University of Montana; Geoffrey Mills, Crown Plaza Times Square Manhattan; and Tracy Nieporent, The Myriad Restaurant Group. The International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show, attended annually by tens of thousands of food and beverage and hospitality industry professionals from around the globe, is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (HANYC), and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSH&TA), and is managed by Hospitality Media Group (HMG). To learn more, visit www.ihmrs.com. The Second Annual Tabletop Challenge Design Competition is complete and all we can say is…WOW! With a winning design incorporating metal pot scrubbers, jewelry and fine scarves, the design team from HOK of Rachel McCaslin and Rachel Mongeluzo showed that you can never have too many great tabletop products on your table. The Tabletop Challenge event is presented by the IHMRS Show and TabletopJournal. Teams of designers, using tabletop items provided by sponsors, as well as additional mystery props, had 30 minutes to build their perfect tabletop. There then was a “People’s Choice” vote taken during the remainder of the show with all show attendees voting, with the winner being announced after the Show and being recognized on the IHMRS and TabletopJournal websites.
Eastern Tabletop…..……..Sticky Bricks (used to elevate the center piece) Steelite…………………..………Side Bowls/Bomioli Rocco Champagne Flutes/Bormioli Rocco Ceramic Pedestals/Crucial Detail Center Piece Bowl/WNK Side Plates/Anfora Glass Trays/Catherine Hurand Hospitality Glass Brands…Tumblers/Finesse Small Dipping Bowls/Fusion Rosenthal China…………...…Flatware/Sambonet Side Bowls/Mesh Design Overlapping Bowls Dinner Plate/Mesh Design Coming from all regions of the U.S. and England, the other competing designers were the team of Jodi Barnett and Daniela Maniezzo of Design Group Carl Ross from Los Angeles, Jennifer Campbell of Foda Design in Atlanta, and Karin-Beate Phillips of British European Design Group from Surrey, England Special thanks to all the contestants and especially to the incredible tabletop sponsoring companies of Steelite International, Rosenthal/Sambonet, Safelite/Norex, Eastern Tabletop, Hospitality Glass Brands, and Verterra Dinnerware. It's Saturday and everyone is still setting up at the Javits Center in New York for the 2014 IHMRS Show! Lots of great #tabletop already on display...we're posting great shots on our Instagram site now so check it out. Two "must see" events..... 1) The Beverage Experience sessions. To see the schedule of great speakers....go here: http://www.tabletopjournal.com/journal-page/sexy-pop-up-bella-bar-serves-as-the-stage-for-the-beverage-experience 2) Tabletop Challenge....this exciting event is set to happen at high noon on Sunday. Complete chaos...of the best kind! All resulting in the most innovative tabletop designs you will see anywhere!
Sunday, Nov 9th at High Noon.
Booth #1851. Javits Center. Be there.
All, right on the show floor. All, right in the middle of the Tabletop section.
Yes....#TabletopMatters. To learn more about Cafe Bellas' new BELLA BAR, go here: http://www.cafebellas.com/home Libbey Inc. today reported results for the third quarter-ended September 30, 2014. Third Quarter Financial Highlights
Third Quarter Segment Sales and Operational Review
http://investorrelations.libbey.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=64169&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1985308 To learn more of Libbey's wide range of hospitlaity tabletop products, go here:
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