What’s old is new
Some aspects of restaurant dining have seemed to become ancient history in the pandemic era. Case in point: It’s hard to imagine when the salad bar or buffet line will make a widespread comeback. But the equipment that made those kinds of services possible remains. So, like so many other areas of restaurant service right now, it’s time to reinvent it. Campbell’s has done just that by updating its self-service soup stations: In the current environment, they suggest placing a warming plate over soup wells and then lining up pre-packaged containers of soup for customers to collect, or (as a space-saving solution that also accommodates longer hold times) using a multi-tiered warming cabinet that can also be placed over existing soup wells and holds containers of soup to-go in various sizes. Both options enable easy soup collection by customers. They also allow easy replenishment of product from the back of the house – either by filling the cabinet with additional pre-poured containers of soup stored in a larger enclosed warming cabinet in the back, or by pouring more servings as needed from tureens behind the counter and adding them to the containers awaiting collection by customers. These new solutions from Campbell’s weave in some other benefits related to food safety, waste management and customer satisfaction too. Each soup container can be sealed with a sticker to boost customer confidence in the security of the soup they are about to consume. Further, the containers allow for precise pouring of soup in various sizes to help prevent accidental overpouring. Finally, serving from pre-portioned containers allows you to offer size options beyond the traditional two. Selling a few size options not only appeals to customers, but it can also help you craft new combo promotions to elevate check totals.
Self serve solutions: Adapting to a new landscape from Campbells
START WITH THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
SINGLE-TIER WARMING PLATE |
DOUBLE-TIER WARMING UNIT |
KETTLES |
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Perfect for covering unused wells and serving pre-packaged soup in a visually appealing way.
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This higher capacity option boasts generous hold times and an efficient footprint.
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These units offer a great balance of temperature control and capacity to help employees prep grab-and-go portions.
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Packaging
PACTIV EARTHCHOICE® |
PACTIV NEWSPRING® |
VPA™ POWERED BY PACTIV |
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This sustainable line makes an earth-friendly statement while maintaining optimum temperature and flavor.
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This line helps you find the perfect mix of containers with a wide variety of sizes and features.
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Use this intuitive app to optimize your packaging, connect with an expert, order samples and much more.
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Stickers and Labels
Using a tamper-evident seal on your food for delivery is a small way to demonstrate your commitment to food safety – and an extra precaution you can take to protect food that is out of your hands during transit. These labels can serve multiple purposes, so you may be able to make yours work a little bit harder for you. Consider including reheating and handling instructions where needed, nutritional or allergy information, or even branding information such as your website, logo or social media handles on your labels. You can purchase food safety seals at Amazon, we have provided links below.
TAMPER-RESISTANT STRIPS |
SECURIT™ TAMPER-RESISTANT LABELS |
TAMPER-RESISTANT CIRCLES |
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These rectangular-shaped label stickers feature metallic gold paper and a tamper-evident design. Made in the USA.
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Designed to adhere to a variety of packaging types, these labels can be applied by hand or with a dispenser. They can also be customized.
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These 2.5-inch stickers offer your guests confidence with eye-catching visual appeal.
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SEALED TO-GO STICKERS |
HOT SURFACE CAUTION STICKER |
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Perfect for takeout or grab and go, these 2-inch stickers secure containers with a strong adhesive. Made in the USA.
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This bright adhesive vinyl label is 3.5 inches high by 5 inches wide and offers a highly visible warning for your hot surfaces.
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