What are the leading brands under CFS Brands? What services and products do they offer? Learn about the diverse range of high-quality solutions CFS Brands provides across multiple industries.

Carlisle FoodService Products: Unparalleled Quality and Customer Service

Carlisle FoodService Products is a renowned brand under the CFS Brands umbrella, offering professional-grade solutions to the foodservice, healthcare, and janitorial markets. Known for its best-in-class products and unmatched customer service, Carlisle FoodService Products is a trusted name in the industry.

San Jamar: Your Partner in Food Safety, Counter Service, and Washroom Products

San Jamar, another CFS Brands company, has been a leader in the industry for over 20 years. Specializing in food safety, counter service, personal safety, and washroom products, San Jamar has consistently listened to its customers and innovated to make operations smarter, safer, and more sanitary.

Dinex: Delivering Excellence in Healthcare Meal Service and In-Patient Tray Assembly

Dinex, a CFS Brands company, is the leader in healthcare meal service and in-patient tray assembly systems. Dinex ensures that your guests are happy with the best food at the right temperatures, keeping your hot food hot and your cold food cold.

Sparta: The Premier Name in Professional-Quality Brushes for Foodservice and Food Processing

Sparta, a CFS Brands brand, offers the right brush for every job in the foodservice and food processing industries. Providing innovative cleaning solutions made with the very best materials for efficiency and durability, Sparta helps you save time and money.

Snap Drape: The Final Word in Finished Textile Products for Banquets and Fine Dining

Snap Drape, a CFS Brands company, introduced the first patented clip-on table skirting in 1973, offering an efficient and cost-effective way to dress up banquet tables and stages. Snap Drape continues to be the leader in finished textile products for the banquet and fine dining industries.

Marko: Over 70 Years of Serving the Foodservice Industry with Table Covering Solutions

Marko, a part of the CFS Brands family, has been serving the foodservice industry since 1946 with over 3,000 table covering solutions, including fabric products, vinyl products, and specialty products.

Sani Station: Modernizing Food Safety from Prep to Plate

Sani Station, a CFS Brands brand, gives staff access to clean and sanitized continuous-use utensils without jeopardizing the flow of business or compromising product quality. Sani Station makes food safety a top priority.

Piper Products: A Premier Manufacturer of Foodservice and Food Transport Equipment

Piper Products, a CFS Brands company, is a premier manufacturer specializing in cafeteria and buffet serving systems, blast chillers, Anliker vegetable slicers, food merchandisers, an array of support equipment, and food transport equipment. Piper Products serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, convenience stores, restaurants, prisons, school cafeterias, grocery stores, and bakeries.

Cepillos El Castor: The Leading Manufacturer of Cleaning Brushes and HACCP-Compliant Products in Mexico and Latin America

Cepillos El Castor, a CFS Brands brand, is the leading manufacturer of cleaning brushes and HACCP-compliant color-coded products in Mexico and Latin America. Cepillos El Castor focuses on meeting the needs of maximum hygiene for industries and facilities where adherence to critical health and safety standards is vital.

Jofel: A Multi-National Company Dedicated to Professional Hygiene and Cleaning

Jofel Industrial, S.A., a CFS Brands company, is a multi-national company dedicated to the production, selling, and distribution of systems and equipment for professional hygiene and cleaning.

AyrKing: Optimizing the Food Preparation Process for Quality, Consistency, and Profitability

AyrKing, a CFS Brands brand, is a team of food preparation specialists committed to the idea that quality, consistency, and profitability all start at the very beginning. AyrKing understands that optimizing the food preparation process is the key to reducing costs and perfecting the final product.

WipesPlus: Offering the Broadest Line of Wet Wipe Solutions

WipesPlus, a CFS Brands company, has been expanding its product lines since 1998 to offer the broadest line of wet wipe solutions. WipesPlus takes a leadership role in introducing new and innovative wet wipes and dispensing solutions.

Our Brands | CFS Brands

CFS Brands connects the leaders in foodservice, sanitary maintenance and healthcare/hospitality meal delivery – offering expanded product choice, services and leadership to the marketplace.

Carlisle FoodService Products

Professional-grade solutions to the foodservice, healthcare and janitorial markets. The best products of the highest quality with unmatched customer service.

www.carlislefsp.com

San Jamar

Your partner in food safety, counter service, personal safety, and washroom products. For more than 20 years San Jamar has listened and innovated – making your operations smarter, safer and more sanitary.

www.sanjamar.com

Dinex

The leader in healthcare meal service and in-patient tray assembly systems. Keeping your guests happy with the best food at the right temperatures; keeping your hot food hot and your cold food cold.

www.dinex.com

Sparta

The right brush for every job. The premier name in professional-quality brushes for the foodservice and food processing industries. Sparta offers innovative cleaning solutions made with the very best materials for efficiency and durability. Sparta saves you time and money.

www.spartabrush.com

Snap Drape

In 1973 Snap Drape introduced the first patented clip-on table skirting which offered an efficient, cost-effective way to dress up banquet tables and stages. Still going strong, Snap Drape is the final word in finished textile products for banquets and fine dining.

www.snapdrape.com

Marko

Since 1946, Marko has served the foodservice industry with over 3,000 table covering solutions consisting of fabric products, vinyl products, and specialty products.

www.marko.com

Sani Station

Modernizing food safety from prep to plate. Sani Station gives staff access to clean and sanitized continuous use utensils without jeopardizing the flow of business or compromising product quality. Sani Station makes food safety a priority.

sanistation.com

Piper Products

Piper Products is a premier manufacturer specializing in cafeteria and buffet serving systems, blast chillers, Anliker vegetable slicers, food merchandisers, an array of support equipment, and food transport equipment. Look for Piper Products in the healthcare industry, convenience stores, restaurants, prisons, school cafeterias, grocery stores, and bakeries.

www.piperonline.net

Cepillos El Castor

Cepillos El Castor is the leading manufacturer in Mexico and Latin America of cleaning brushes and HACCP compliant color-coded products. Cepillos El Castor focuses on meeting the needs of maximum hygiene for industries and facilities where adherence to critical health and safety standards is vital to their operations.

cepilloselcastor.com

Jofel

Jofel Industrial, S.A. is a multi-national company dedicated to the production, selling, and distribution of systems and equipment for professional hygiene and cleaning.

jofel.com

Ayrking

AyrKing is a team of food preparation specialists committed to the idea that quality, consistency and profitability all start at the very beginning. We understand that optimizing the food preparation process is the key to reducing costs and perfecting the final product.

ayrking.com

WipesPlus

Since 1998, WipesPlus has continued to expand product lines to offer the broadest line of wet wipe solutions. We take a leadership role introducing new and innovative wet wipes and dispensing solutions.

www.wipesplus.com

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Encephalopathy) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Encephalopathy) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), is a complex, chronic medical condition affecting multiple body systems.

It varies between individuals and can fluctuate over time.

Although some people recover or have a long period of remission, many will need to adapt to living with ME/CFS.

The impact of symptoms on everyday functioning varies widely in severity. People with mild ME/CFS may be able to do some light domestic tasks such as cooking (sometimes needing support), whereas people with moderate or severe ME/CFS may be more restricted in their activities. People with very severe ME/CFS may need help with eating, have difficulties chewing and swallowing, and/or require tube feeding.

What are the symptoms of ME/CFS?

Symptoms, lasting three months or more, include:

• debilitating fatigue
• post-exertional malaise (worsening of symptoms that can follow minimal cognitive, physical, emotional or social activity, or activity that could previously be tolerated)
• unrefreshing sleep
• cognitive difficulties (difficulty remembering, concentrating or thinking)

You may also experience: 

• orthostatic intolerance (symptoms on standing up)
• temperature hypersensitivity
• neuromuscular symptoms (e.g. twitching and jerks)
• flu-like symptoms
• intolerances to alcohol or certain foods
• heightened sensory sensitivities (including taste and smell)
• pain

Can diet help with ME/CFS?

Your diet should be assessed by your healthcare professional when you are diagnosed. They will determine if you would benefit from a referral to a dietitian.

If you suspect or have a diagnosis of ME/CFS, it is important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet with adequate fluid intake. This will aid energy management and help manage your symptoms. The NHS Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve this. You do not need to achieve this balance with every meal, but try to get the balance right over a day or even a week.

• Base your meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates, as they are a good source of energy. Aim to choose ‘lower GI’ carbohydrates that release energy more slowly (e.g. wholegrain bread, porridge) to help keep your blood glucose levels steady
• Beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Aim for at least two portions of fish every week, one of which should be oily, such as salmon or mackerel
• Milk, cheese and yoghurt are a source of protein and some vitamins. They’re also an important source of calcium, which helps keep bones healthy. If choosing dairy alternatives, ensure you select versions that are fortified with calcium
• Aim for at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables each day for vitamins, minerals and fibre – fresh, frozen, tinned and dried all count
• Choose unsaturated oils and spreads in small amounts
• Drink plenty of fluids – water, milk and sugar-free drinks all count. Fruit juice and smoothies also count, but limit these to 150ml per day. Some people with ME/CFS find that they are more sensitive to caffeine, so you may find it helpful to reduce tea and coffee, or switch to decaffeinated. If caffeine affects your sleep, avoid caffeinated drinks in the late afternoon and evening

You may find it helpful to plan your meals in advance, and to batch-cook and freeze meals in individual portions for days when you are lower in energy.

There is a lot of conflicting information about ME/CFS and diet online. There is no scientific evidence to support the use of restrictive diets in ME/CFS, which can use up time, energy and money, as well as leaving you vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies. Such diets include the ketogenic and anti-candida diets.

Weight loss

This can occur if you are restricting your diet, have a reduced appetite (for example due to taste changes or nausea), or are having difficulty swallowing and chewing. If you become malnourished, this could make you more vulnerable to illness. It may help to eat little and often, choose softer foods that are easier to eat, and have nourishing snacks and drinks between meals. For ideas, see the BDA Food Fact Sheet on malnutrition.

Weight gain

On the other hand, you may find that you gain weight because you are less physically active, or have an increased appetite. If this is the case, try to reduce sweet or fatty snacks and drinks and consider your portion sizes. Think about ways you can make healthier foods, such as fruit and vegetables, more easily accessible to you. For ideas, see the BDA Food Fact Sheet on weight loss, but bear in mind that weight loss may be slower and more gradual in ME/CFS.

Gastrointestinal symptoms

Many people with ME/CFS report IBS-like symptoms, including constipation, diarrhoea and/or bloating. You will find helpful dietary advice in the BDA Food Fact Sheet on IBS, for example advice on reducing caffeine, fizzy drinks and rich/fatty food. 

If your IBS symptoms persist after following the advice in the leaflet, talk to your GP. You may benefit from referral to a dietitian, who can assess your suitability for the low FODMAP diet. This is a short-term, three stage food elimination and reintroduction process. As it is a complex and restrictive diet, you will require the support of a trained dietitian.

Your GP may also be able to discuss pharmaceutical options to relieve your symptoms, and advise you on psychological therapies if your symptoms are triggered by stress or anxiety.

Nausea

If you are experiencing nausea, make sure you keep up adequate fluid intake and eat regularly, having small amounts often. Not eating or drinking may increase your nausea.

Food intolerances

Some people with ME/CFS report sensitivities to different foods, however it is not clear why this is the case. Reactions are more likely to be intolerances rather than allergies, which means that they do not involve the immune system. You may find that you can continue to have small amounts of the food without triggering a reaction.

Discuss suspected intolerances with your GP. Avoid commercially available tests that claim to diagnose food hypersensitivity, as these have no scientific basis. Overly restricting your diet may make you vulnerable to malnutrition and worsen your ME/CFS symptoms.

Are there supplements I can take?

There is not enough evidence to support taking regular specific vitamin and mineral supplements to cure or manage ME/CFS. You may be at risk of side effects if you take doses above the recommended daily amount. 

However, people with ME/CFS may be at risk of Vitamin D deficiency, particularly those who are bedbound or do not go outside. It is recommended to take a daily supplement containing 10μg (micrograms) or 400IU (international units) vitamin D.

Most people should get all the nutrients they need through a balanced and varied diet, however if you are concerned, you could take a daily multivitamin containing no more than 100% of recommended daily intake.

Seeing a dietitian

Your GP should refer you to a dietitian with a special interest in ME/CFS if you are:

• Losing or gaining weight unintentionally
• Following a restrictive diet
• Living with severe or very severe ME/CFS

Children and young people with ME/CFS who are losing weight, have faltering growth or dietary restrictions should be referred by the GP to a paediatric dietitian with a special interest in ME/CFS.

Top tips

• ME/CFS affects multiple body systems, affects people differently and can fluctuate over time
• Maintaining a healthy diet and adequate fluid intake can aid energy management and help manage your symptoms
• Choose ‘lower GI’ carbohydrates that release energy more slowly
• Batch cook and freeze meals in individual portions for days when you have less energy for cooking
• There is no scientific evidence to support the use of restrictive diets like the ketogenic diet
• If you are losing weight, try to eat little and often 
• If you are gaining weight, consider how to make healthier foods more accessible to you
• You may benefit from dietary advice to manage gastrointestinal symptoms
• Discuss suspected food intolerances with your GP before unnecessarily restricting your diet
• Take a daily vitamin D supplement

The main groups of food products and their importance in nutrition

A person eats a variety of foods that he needs for growth, movement, and health. To grow, you need protein, fats; carbohydrates are needed to move and maintain body temperature, calcium and phosphorus are needed for healthy bones and teeth. For health – vitamins. Where are these substances located?

Several main groups of food products can be distinguished: meat and meat products; fish and fish products; eggs; milk and dairy products; bread and bakery products, cereals, pasta; legumes; vegetables, fruits and berries; nuts and mushrooms; confectionery; dietary fats; beverages.

Meat and meat products. This product group includes beef, lamb, pork, poultry (chicken, chicken, turkey), rabbit, as well as various types of sausages, sausages, sausages and sausages. What all these products have in common is their high content of protein, iron and vitamin B ₁₂ . At the same time, the proteins of meat and meat products are of high quality. That is why meat is recommended to be included in the daily diet of children. But sausages, sausages and sausages contain much more fat and salt than meat. In their manufacture, a number of food additives are used. Pork and especially lamb also contain more fat than beef, and they are dominated by indigestible (refractory) fat. The proportion of fat in chicken meat is usually lower than in beef and especially pork and lamb. Therefore, poultry and beef dishes should prevail in the diet of schoolchildren, while lamb, pork, sausages, sausages and sausages should be used in a limited way – no more than 1-2 times a week.

Fish and fish products. The nutritional value of fish and fish products is similar to that of meat. This group is also an important source of high quality protein, easily digestible iron and vitamin B ₁₂ . Moreover, since fish has less connective tissue than meat, fish and its proteins are more easily digested and absorbed by children and adolescents. This is one of the reasons that fish dishes are recommended in the evening, and not meat dishes: the stomach and intestines should also rest at night, and not be engaged in the digestion of food. Despite the noted similarity in the chemical composition of fish and meat, the former contains some nutrients that are absent in meat. This is primarily the trace element “iodine”. Fish are richer than meat in vitamins PP and B ₆ .

Chicken eggs are the third important source of protein in human nutrition. But, in addition to protein, this product contains many other useful substances: fat, vitamins A, B ₁₂ . At the same time, all the nutrients of the egg are quickly and well absorbed. Therefore, eggs are good for children, unless, of course, they cause allergies (which happens often). However, do not get carried away with eggs. Good “golden mean” – 1-2 eggs a day, no more than 2-3 times a week.

The next group of products are close “relatives” of the first three groups. We are talking about milk and dairy products, which are related to meat and fish by the presence of high-quality protein in them. But protein is not the only advantage of this group of products. You get calcium and vitamin B ₂ mainly from milk and dairy products. On the day you should drink at least two glasses of milk or yogurt. The content of calcium and vitamin B ₂ is even higher in products such as cottage cheese and cheese, which are “natural concentrates” of these substances.

Calcium is especially necessary for children and adolescents, since during this period there is an intensive formation of bones and teeth, requiring significant amounts of calcium

The important role of fermented milk products (kefir, fermented baked milk, yogurt, curdled milk, etc.) should be emphasized. These drinks not only contain the listed nutritional substances (protein, Ca, vitamin B ₂ , etc.), but also carry beneficial microorganisms that “support life”, which are very beneficial for the body

Bread and bakery products, cereals, pasta. Both bread and cereals can serve as a source of almost all basic nutrients – protein, fat, carbohydrates, some vitamins (B, B ₂ , PP), mineral salts (magnesium, iron, selenium, etc. ). They contain vegetable fibers necessary for the normal functioning of the intestines and the biliary system. However, these products are dominated by carbohydrates (mainly starch), while the protein and fat content is significantly lower. Moreover, bread proteins are characterized by a significantly lower biological value than proteins from meat, fish, and dairy products. Therefore, bread and cereals should be combined in the diet with meat, fish, milk and other animal products. The traditional passion for bread, cereals, pasta and noodles, unfortunately, quite often present in the diet, of course, cannot be considered useful, as it is accompanied by excess weight. The range of bread, cereals, pasta is very wide. Preference should be given to bread made from wholemeal flour (rye, wholemeal), as it has a higher content of vegetable fibers, vitamins B, B ₂ , PP. Among cereals, buckwheat and oatmeal should be ranked first in terms of nutritional value, which contain more nutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, mineral salts) than other cereals. The nutritional value of semolina is lower than that of buckwheat and oatmeal. However, its taste qualities allow it to take its rightful place among other cereals.

Vegetables and fruits serve as important sources of a number of mineral salts (potassium, iron), sugars, vegetable fibers, organic acids that improve the digestion process, some vitamins, in particular vitamin C. Both vegetables and fruits are most useful fresh, since any kind of cooking reduces the content of vitamins in them, primarily C.

At the same time, vegetables and fruits are also useful in the form of various dishes, as well as juices, the nutritional value of which is very high. Vegetables (carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers) are widely used in the preparation of salads, vinaigrettes, first courses (borscht, cabbage soup), and fruits and berries – in the preparation of compotes, jelly.

Confectionery. E This group of foods serves mainly as a source of carbohydrates and energy. Given your high physical activity and the high energy consumption associated with this, confectionery cannot be considered unnecessary for children. In addition, nutrition cannot be considered only as a process of supplying nutrients to the body. Food is also a source of joy, positive emotions, and confectionery products in this regard bring a lot of pleasure to children of all ages

Edible fats. This group of products includes fats of animal origin – butter, cream, animal fats (beef, mutton) and vegetable oils (sunflower, corn, soybean, olive, etc.), as well as margarines. These products are needed both as a source of vitamins A, E, D, and as necessary components in the formation of the taste and aroma of dishes in the process of their preparation.

In order for food to be beneficial, it is necessary to follow the rules of a healthy diet.

1. Food should be varied (plant and animal).
2. Normal weight must be maintained.
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
4. Less sweet, salty, smoked, carbonated drinks.
5. Do not eat unwashed vegetables, fruits and berries.
6. Observe the diet.

An excess of carbohydrates, especially sugars, can also lead to overweight. Therefore, sweets, chocolate, cakes, etc. should be present in the diet of schoolchildren, but in reasonable quantities. Sugar is one of the important reasons for the development of caries, which, in turn, can lead to diseases of the joints, kidneys, etc. Sugar and sweets increase the incidence of caries especially significantly if children eat them not after taking the main dishes, but between meals. food when tooth enamel is not protected from sugar by other nutrients

G. Heine: “Man is what he eats.”

These words emphasize the exceptional role of nutrition in shaping both the body and human behavior. The nature of nutrition has a huge impact on the physical development of a person, especially in childhood and adolescence.

Proper nutrition is absolutely necessary to ensure normal hematopoiesis, vision, sexual development, and maintaining the normal condition of the skin. Without proper nutrition, not a single internal organ can work: neither the heart, nor the stomach, nor the liver, nor the kidneys. Moreover, a healthy diet also has a protective function, increasing the resistance of children and adults to infections, poisons, and radioactive

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Nutrition recommendations and the food pyramid

Nutrition recommendations are based on the human need for food energy and nutrients. When giving recommendations in the field of nutrition, Estonia also proceeds from the dietary habits and possibilities of the population. If the recommendations are followed, the growth of the body and its need for functioning on the basis of modern views are ensured and, thus, the risk of diseases caused by an unbalanced diet is reduced.

The food recommendations are divided into groups, and for each group recommendations for consumption in portions are given according to the person’s daily energy requirement. This does not mean that you need to eat, for example, two servings of potatoes and one serving of fish every day – servings can be distributed over the days for one or two weeks if desired. In addition, the average energy value and serving size within each food group is also given, as well as recommendations on which foods in each group should be preferred and which should be eaten less. Serving sizes for food groups and within groups depend on the amount of energy in a serving of the product of the corresponding group. So, for example, one serving of vegetables contains about 30 kcal of energy, while one serving of cereals contains about 75 kcal, and a serving of dairy products contains about 110 kcal of energy.

By eating the correct number of servings and following the recommendations for each food group, it is possible to obtain the essential nutrients, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals in accordance with nutritional recommendations. It is possible to achieve the amount of nutrients that meets the recommendations with a different number of servings (for example, if a person cannot consume certain foods for health reasons or for other reasons), but in this case, each menu should be approached individually and, if necessary, the missing nutrients should be obtained in the form dietary supplement.

Both in terms of food safety and nutrient availability, it is important to vary in your menu the products within a food group, both by type and by manufacturer and place of origin. This means that people do not eat the same brand/manufacturer, the vegetables are not the same type (e.g. carrots), but try to maintain a variety of foods within the group as well.

The Food Pyramid visualizes weekly amounts of food with a recommended energy value of around 2000 kcal for a healthy and balanced diet. The basis of the pyramid is movement, since a balance must be maintained between the consumed and expended energy. At the bottom of the pyramid are food groups that should make up the majority of our menu, and at the top are those that should be eaten in small quantities and / or rarely. At the top of the pyramid are sweets and salty snacks, which are generally optional.

Dietary recommendations divide foods into the following groups:

• Cereals and potatoes
• Vegetables, fruits and berries
• Milk and dairy products
• Fish, poultry, meat and eggs
• Added dietary fat s, nuts, seeds, oil fruits
• Sugars and sweets, sweet and savory snacks

In addition, there are a number of products that cannot be included in any of the groups, these include mixed dishes, soy products, sauces, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.