We've done a lot of work in the Florida school systems, solving a range of different school nutrition challenges. Decreasing budgets, falling student participation, new nutrition standards, building code regulations -- the list goes on and on. But one of the things we've realized is these concepts and solutions don't just apply to schools. They can benefit a whole range of Florida foodservice operations.

First, let's back up a little to tell you why.

Things are starting to sizzle here at Eaton Marketing. Beginning on April 9, you can now find most of the Middleby foodservice solutions brands at Eaton Marketing. We're excited to announce a whole range of brand new solutions, and here's a quick rundown of the Middleby catalog now available through Eaton.

The primary purpose of commercial reach-in refrigerators is of course food storage, but they can have a much greater impact inside your Florida foodservice operation. One of the biggest areas is in energy consumption.

We talk a lot about bar and beverage solutions for Florida restaurants, hotels, and breweries, but what we haven't done is give you a look behind the scenes.

What happens when you take a bunch of Florida boys up to Ohio in the dead of winter? Well, we have a little fun, for starters. But we also had the chance to learn a lot from one of our newest lines when we visited the Globe facilities in Dayton.