Mid-America Attracts 650 Operators to Annual Food Show



Ron Lukenbaugh, president, added that about 100 vendors filled 58 booths and demonstrated more than 1,000 menu items.

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For all kitchens in all restaurants, from left, explaining services offered by the All Kitchens unit of Progressive Group Alliance are: John Hegleson, Progressive Group Alliance; Deanna Hill, All Kitchens; Mark Dick, Mid-American vice president of purchasing, and president of the distributorship Ron Lukenbaugh.


Lukenbaugh also indicated that this year

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