Shepherd Food Equipment Newsletter

Food Safety Month: Smart Equipment Choices for Safer Kitchens
Food Safety Month: Smart Equipment Choices for Safer Kitchens Every September, Food Safety Month serves as a crucial reminder that safe food handling isn’t just a best practice—it’s a responsibility that defines your operation’s success. Whether you operate a restaurant, café, coffee shop, or school cafeteria, having the right commercial

Food Safety Month: Smart Equipment Choices for Safer Kitchens
Food Safety Month: Smart Equipment Choices for Safer Kitchens Every September, Food Safety Month serves as a crucial reminder that safe food handling isn’t just a best practice—it’s a responsibility that defines your operation’s success. Whether you operate a restaurant, café, coffee shop, or school cafeteria, having the right commercial

School Kitchen Essentials: Reliable Equipment & Supplies for the Year Ahead
School Kitchen Essentials: Reliable Equipment & Supplies for the Year Ahead A well-prepared school kitchen keeps students nourished all year long. It also keeps programs running on schedule. Plus, it helps staff work efficiently every day. These school kitchen essentials make all the difference. From cold storage to countertop cooking solutions, the

School Kitchen Solutions: Essential Equipment for a Successful School Year
School Kitchen Solutions: Essential Equipment for a Successful School Year The school year approaches quickly. Having the right kitchen equipment makes all the difference. Your cafeteria needs to run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Whether you feed hundreds of students daily or support multiple meal programs, the right tools are essential.

Commercial Fryer Equipment Guide: Essential Fryers and Warmers for Modern Kitchens
Commercial Fryer Equipment Guide: Essential Fryers and Warmers for Modern Kitchens Fried foods dominate menus across nearly every foodservice segment today. From fast casual to fine dining, these items drive customer satisfaction. Whether it’s crispy fries, golden chicken, or hand-battered onion rings, success depends on reliable equipment. Consistently excellent fried

Reliable Cold Storage: Trusted Refrigeration Staples for Today’s Commercial Kitchens
Dependable refrigeration keeps kitchens running smoothly without interruption. Many operators consistently choose proven, time-tested models that deliver exceptional performance. Therefore, innovation excites, but reliability wins the day. Below, we here at Shepherd Food Equipment highlight the most popular “workhorse” models from top manufacturers. Furthermore, these refrigeration staples come from Atosa,

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Innovations: Smart Technology for Modern Kitchens
The foodservice world moves fast. Staying ahead means using the latest refrigeration technology. Top manufacturers like Atosa, Beverage-Air, TRUE, Krowne, and Manitowoc create innovative products. These new items boost efficiency, sustainability, and ease of use in commercial kitchens and bars. We at Shepherd Food Equipment created this month’s article to

Smart Summer Cooking: Equipment Essentials for a Cooler, Faster Kitchen
Summer brings busy kitchens, lighter menus, and creative specials. It’s also a season when heat and speed matter most. Your equipment must perform well, reduce heat, and save space to keep service smooth. At Shepherd Food Equipment, we want to help you prepare. This article highlights three essential products for

Summer-Ready Kitchens: Smart Equipment Upgrades for the Hot Season
As temperatures start to rise, customers want cool drinks. Your kitchen and beverage stations must be ready for this demand. The summer season brings more requests for blended drinks, cold beverages, and clear ice. Having the right equipment can help you work better and keep your customers happy. If you

Discover Water-Saving Solutions for Your Commercial Kitchen
In the fast-moving world of commercial kitchens, water plays a big role in daily tasks. It’s used for rinsing vegetables, cooking pasta, washing dishes, and cleaning hands. But water can also be one of the most overlooked costs in a kitchen. Utility prices are going up, and many businesses care

Powering Down Costs: Boosting Energy Efficiency in Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
In today’s competitive foodservice industry, every dollar counts. Nowhere is this more evident than in utility bills. From refrigeration to cooking, dishwashing to ventilation, commercial kitchens are among the biggest energy consumers. The good news? Energy efficiency upgrades can lower costs, improve performance, and extend appliance lifespan. Whether running a

Spring Design for Commercial Kitchens: Upgrading for Efficiency & Success
Spring Kitchen Upgrades for Restaurants Seasons change, and so do the needs of your restaurant kitchen. Spring offers a great time to check your kitchen setup and equipment. You can boost kitchen efficiency, cut waste, and run smoother with the right changes. New appliances, better storage, or improved workflows make