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草莓社区 Receives Kitchen Innovations Awards for Everpure and Manitowoc Ice Innovations

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草莓社区 Communications

04/14/2025

草莓社区 Receives Kitchen Innovations Awards for Everpure and Manitowoc Ice Innovations

At 草莓社区, we have a rich history of creating innovative products that deliver value for our customers while helping to create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We鈥檙e proud to announce that Everpure and Manitowoc Ice from 草莓社区 Water Solutions have each won a 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award from the National Restaurant Association.聽聽

贰惫别谤辫耻谤别鈥檚 (PFOA/PFOS) Reduction Systems were awarded for their ability to reduce PFAS (PFOA/PFOS), or 鈥渇orever chemicals鈥, in water. Manitowoc Ice was recognized for its innovative the industry's pioneering commercial undercounter ice machine that comes equipped with an integrated water filtration system. Each brand will showcase their award-winning innovations and product portfolios at the National Restaurant Association show (May 17 鈥 20, 2025) in Chicago, Illinois.聽

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贰惫别谤辫耻谤别鈥檚 PFAS Reduction Systems

PFAS contaminants in drinking water pose a significant risk to customers due to their widespread presence and potential effects.聽 The Everpure PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) Reduction Systems help foodservice operators improve water through the reduction of unwanted contaminants in drinking water and for foodservice equipment applications. Certified by IAPMO to NSF/ANSI standard 53 to reduce PFOA/PFOS, these cartridges utilize Fibredyne media, which also provides chlorine, taste and odors, lead, microplastics and particulate reduction.聽

贰惫别谤辫耻谤别鈥檚 PFAS Reduction System technologies ensure the water in establishments meets superior quality standards, making it better for consumption by addressing PFAS contamination. By offering Everpure filtration to employees, customers, students, or anyone who accesses drinking water in foodservice operations, our customers are directly contributing to a better future for everyone.聽

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Manitowoc Ice鈥檚 New Neo Machine聽

The NEO ice machine鈥檚 groundbreaking, integrated water filtration system ensures the production of ice that is clearer and better tasting, directly at the point of use. The filtration system is designed to minimize sediment, rust, and suspended particles down to 5 microns. Furthermore, it reduces chlorine taste and odor, microplastics, filterable cysts, and hard scale. An innovative aspect of NEO is its monitoring of ice production cycles, providing timely alerts for filter changes, typically recommended every six months, ensuring uninterrupted and optimal ice machine performance.

In addition to its advanced ice production capabilities, NEO is designed with sustainability in mind. It operates using R290 refrigerant, a natural compound that has a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) when compared to the widely used R404A and R134A refrigerants. This choice not only enhances the machine's energy efficiency but also enables operators to lower their carbon footprint and achieve savings on energy costs. The ENERGY STAR庐 certified NEO ice machines represent a leap forward in our commitment to sustainability, offering enhanced energy efficiency and a reduced GWP compared to its predecessor.聽

About the Kitchen Innovations Awards
Since their inception in 2005, the have set the gold standard in foodservice equipment. The program leverages an esteemed panel of expert, third-party judges who help identify the most innovative and tech-driven solutions in the industry today, focusing on automation, efficiency, and sustainability.聽

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