VERNON HILLS, Ill. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Scotsman Ice Systems’ accomplishments are to be recognized March 26 at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.  An ENERGY STAR partner since 2011, this is the second year in a row that Scotsman Ice Systems has earned the Partner of the Year award.

SCHAUMBURG, IL. — Rational cooking units are efficient, reliable, and long-lasting. The German company has been the Number One in hot food preparation in the world’s professional kitchens for the last 40 years. The market leader now intends to stand by the high quality of its products by extending the warranty period of its steam generators to five years.

Frontline International, Inc., whose Smart Oil Management systems help foodservice establishments protect their brands, monitor their cooking oil usage, and get more value out of their fresh and waste cooking oil, announces the launch of its newly revamped website at www.frontlineii.com.

QUEBEC — Quebec-produced foie gras was demonstrated by chef Thierry Maurer, Rougié Foie Gras’ culinary advisor for Canada, at the Salon International de la Restauration de l'hôtellerie et de l'alimentation, or SIRHA World Cuisine Summit, held in Lyon, France last month. Also present from Canada was Thomas Delannoy, Rougie Canada’s chef de project, both of whom are headquartered in Quebec.

Chef Maurer featured Haschis Parmentier (a dish made with mashed, baked potato, combined with diced meat and sauce lyonnaise and served in a potato shell) with seared Foie Gras and Matsutaké. The demo was part of Rougié's World Tour booth where its culinary advisors from around the world demonstrated a special recipe from each individual country.