Blendtec Wins Coveted Kitchen Innovations Award

Orem, Utah, June 08, 2017 -- Blendtec, a world leader in commercial and residential blending innovations, has been awarded the 2017 Kitchen Innovations Award for its groundbreaking Nitro Blending System. The new Blendtec Nitro Blending System is the first to incorporate a commercial jarless design, blending right in the same disposable cup handed to the customer. It’s engineered to make blended beverage service faster and more efficient than ever before.

Blendtec founder, Tom Dickson, accepting the KI Award.

For over a decade, the Kitchen Innovation Awards have recognized products that meaningfully foodservice operations at the back of the house. The 2017 KI Award® goes to the Blendtec Nitro Blending System for its industry-first commercial jarless design. It blends right in the same disposable cup handed to the customer, and is engineered to make blended beverage service faster and more efficient than ever before.

Reduces Waste—The Blendtec Nitro Blending System utilizes every ounce of product in each and every blend. It’s the first commercial blending solution that delivers virtually no product waste, which translates to increased cost savings for every serving.

Blends in Seconds—The Blendtec Nitro Blending System blends each serving in seconds, and eliminates the need for pouring and jar washing. Customers can enjoy their smoothie or other blended beverage right after paying, while employees can immediately turn their focus to serving the next customer.

Blendtec builds on its tradition of engineering groundbreaking blending technology to improve operations for smoothie shops, coffee houses, and other eateries. The company has previously been recognized with a KI Award for its Stealth blender's noise-reduction technology.

Tom Dickson, founder and CEO of Blendtec, appreciates the award. “It's nice to be recognized by the industry for innovation, and the Nitro System really is the holy grail of commercial blending,” said Dickson. “But our most valuable affirmation comes from our customers who are saving time, reducing waste, and improving the customer experience.”

Brent Linde, SVP of Global Sales and Product Development, concurs. “The best innovations are those that produce outstanding ROI. Blendtec has always focused on serving commercial businesses needing the highest standards of blending.”

The award will be presented to Blendtec on Saturday, May 20^th at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Blendtec will demonstrate the Nitro Blending System and display their 2017 lineup at booth #3672 in the South Hall of the McCormick Center.

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About Blendtec

Blendtec manufactures commercial blenders and dispensers for the foodservice industry, as well as commercial-grade blenders and appliances for home use. The award-winning Will It Blend?® Internet video series (willitblend.com) demonstrates the amazing performance of Blendtec’s blender technology and has raised awareness across the globe of the Blendtec brand. Sold in 90 countries, Blendtec products offer solutions for blending needs in both homes and businesses. For more information go to blendtec.com/commercial, or call Blendtec directly at 800-748-5400.

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Julie Owens
Blendtec
800-748-5400
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