Serviceware + Packaging
Our in-house brand for sustainable non-foods, THIS line is identified by blue for recyclable, green for compostable, and orange for reusable.
What is Re.Source
The most commonly consumed fruit juice in the world, THIS product is most often sold with no pulp, but purists think that is wrong!
What is Orange Juice
Often sold under brand names like Alto-Shaam, Rational, and Unox, THIS piece of cooking equipment combines both moist and dry heat to create precise cooking environments.
What is A Combi Oven
A phenomenal partnership between GFS and Essity gives us premier access to THIS brand of napkin, toilet tissue, paper towel, hand soap, and air care dispensers.
What is Tork
While concentrated / dispensed chemicals are the most cost effective, certain cleaning products are sold in THIS form factor, meaning that they do not require dilution before application.
What is RTU (ready-to-use)
Ideal for cold drinks but not suitable for hot, THIS clear plastic material is the industry standard for disposable drinkware behind the bar.
What is PET
The most cost-effective way to serve soda, THESE 2.5 and 5 gallon products go through a series of lines and carbonation before being dispensed into a cup or glass.
What are BiBs (bag-in-box syrups)
Cheaper stainless steel products are made by stamping blanks out of sheets of metal, but if you want something more durable and with a more upscale appearance, you want a product produced using THIS method.
What is Forging
Often used to polish glassware and cutlery, THIS material is made with strands 10x thinner than a human hair, and is often sold in blue, green, or yellow.
What is/are Microfiber(s)
THIS is the primary type of sanitizer used in 3-compartment sinks - don't hook it up to your dish machine unless you want a kitchen full of foam!
What is Quat (quaternary sanitizer)
THIS incredibly versatile material is microwave safe, has a great perimeter seal, and is constructed using 50% renewably mined earth minerals.
What is MFPP (mineral-filled polypropylene)
Often made with citrus juice, sparkling water / soda, fruit juices, and beverage syrups / purees, THESE drinks are extremely profitable and growing at an astonishing 47% in market share.
What are Mocktails (non-alcoholic beverages also acceptable)
Available to assist with finding solutions for staffing, payroll, point-of-sale, and more, THIS service - owned by GFS - offers free consultations to GFS customers.
What is Back Of House
An important distinction when selling register roll, THIS material can be easily identified if scratching it with your nail leaves a grey mark.
What is Thermal Roll
No rinse floor cleaners rely on THESE biological compounds to break down grease and organic waste overnight.
What are Enzymes
While some molded fiber products are made out of bamboo, THIS sugarcane-pulp based material has become a mainstay in the eco-friendly packaging space.
What is Bagasse
While many believe the iconic red bar syrup grenadine is made from cherries, THIS is actually the main fruit it is derived from.
What are Pomegranates
Glassware with a line / indentation inside the glass are marketed as having THIS feature, reducing potential chipping and breaking while also saving space.
What is Stackability (stackable glassware)
THESE are the units we use to measure low density and high density trash can liner thickness, respectively.
What are Mils and Microns
While mop heads vary between cotton and synthetic blends for construction, THESE are the primary two types of mop heads in terms of form factor.
What are Cut End and Looped End
While most paper-based packaging is produced through cutting, folding, and gluing, many plastic-based packaging is produced using THIS method, involving a heated sheet of material and a mold.
What is Thermoforming
While some customers rave about their local roasters, all of the beans come from THIS "region" - spanning South America, Africa, and parts of Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
What is The Coffee Belt
Steelite is known for having china that is lightweight, extremely durable, and backed by a lifetime chip warranty - their confidence stems from the fact that they use THIS material when producing their tableware.
What is Alumina-Vitrified China
Having your customer search "plastic bag" will give them hundreds of results on Gordon Ordering - if they want a plastic to-go bag, THIS is the search term they should use.
What is T-Sack
THESE double-sides compounds bind to both fats and water, serving as the base for products like dish soap and shampoo.
What are Surfactants