Esrock Partners

Fermentation is stepping out of its lab coat era and into its chef’s apron era. The new Planit POD Fermentation Chamber from Waring gives kitchens a smarter way to explore plant-based proteins with precision, consistency and confidence. That's why it’s the winner of the 2026 Esrocky Award for the Most Innovative Equipment Award from the National Restaurant Association Show. From tempeh and koji to other blends, the Planit POD creates the ideal environment to push flavor development further while simplifying things behind the scenes.

Learn more about this award and see all the other winners: https://esrock.com/2026-esrocky-awards-the-best-of-the-best-of-the-nra-show/

If there’s one thing to remember while walking the National Restaurant Association Show floor, it’s to stay hydrated. Our Esrocky Award winner for the Best Functional Beverage is none other than Nestlé Professional Solutions®. They served deliciously refreshing sips of Vitality Glow, which made their booth a popular pit stop. With benefits that include digestion support, immune support, quality hydration and calming, at just 35 calories and 5 grams of sugar, it’s the perfect fit for commercial and non-commercial operations, as well as the show floor.

Learn more about this award and see all the other winners: https://esrock.com/2026-esrocky-awards-the-best-of-the-best-of-the-nra-show/

Four days. Hundreds of booths. Countless innovations.

The 2026 NRA Show delivered, and the Esrocky Awards are calling the winners. Discover the best of the best of this can’t-miss restaurant industry event, featuring awards for Best Beverage, Best Demo, Best Booth Design, Most Innovative Equipment and more.

Discover the stories, the trends and where our industry is heading: https://esrock.com/2026-esrocky-awards-the-best-of-the-best-of-the-nra-show/

And ... we’re back. If you see us at the show, say hello! We’re decked out in our red shoes, ready to talk about the bright, exciting future of the restaurant space.