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Kitchen Innovation nominations now being accepted

September 18, 2014

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2015 Kitchen Innovations Awards – the program's 11th year.

According to a news release, the KI Awards recognize foodservice equipment and technology advancements. Winners are demonstrated at the annual NRA Show in May in Chicago in the Kitchen Innovations Pavilion. Winners will be announced in March.

"We are seeking new kitchen equipment and technology innovations that deliver the most significant benefits to operators," Dan Bendall, principal, FoodStrategy Inc. and Kitchen Innovations Awards judge, said in a news release. "Our panel of judges believes continuous innovation is the life-blood of our industry growth and profitability. It's our mission to evaluate the latest innovations and select those which are major advances in kitchen efficiency, quality, safety, conservation, integration with the front of the house, and of course improving the work environment."

Suppliers can apply for a KI Award at Restaurant.org/Show/KI. The application deadline is Dec. 12.

To be considered, equipment and technology products must be introduced or have been introduced to the marketplace between May 2013 and May 2015 and must "demonstrate considerable benefits to foodservice operators as determined by an independent panel of industry experts."