National Restaurant Association Show 2026 Preview

CELEBRATING INNOVATION

The Kitchen Innovation (KI) Awards are a mainstay of the National Restaurant Association Show, and this year’s honorees have been selected for their leadership in enhancing kitchen efficiency, safety, sustainability, and profitability. Judged by a panel of third-party experts, the featured products in this year’s program span the industry’s established and emerging technology and equipment categories, including automation, IoT-connected appliances, energy-efficient equipment, robotics, and more. Be sure to visit the Kitchen Innovations Showroom throughout the Show for live demonstrations of this year’s recognized solutions. 2026 Kitchen Innovation Awards MEET THE HONOREES:

AQUA-PURE 3M SCALEGARD HIGH-FLUX REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM

BDGR LLC SP GENIX BIO-DEGRADEABLE DEGREASER

BLENDTEC ULTRA JAR

CNSRV INC. DC:02 FOOD DEFROSTER & CHILLER

ECOLAB PEST INTELLIGENCE POWERED BY ECOLAB3D

ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL INC. RANDELL HCI DROP-IN COMBINATION WELL

HATCO CORPORATION 6-BURNER PROGRAMMABLE INDUCTION RANGE

HOBART FT2000 FLIGHT-TYPE DISHMACHINE

HOSHIZAKI PIZZA PREP TABLE W/ REFRIGERATED CATCH PANS

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