SPRINGDALE, Ark. (June 5, 2024) – Tyson Foodservice, a leading provider of high-quality protein, is excited to announce the launch of three new products set to help operators meet both back-of-house challenges and diverse consumer tastes.

Tyson® Honey Stung® Tenderloins Photo Credit: Tyson Foodservice

Building on the legacy of the popular Tyson^® Honey Stung^® Bone-In Chicken products, Tyson Foodservice introduces boneless tenderloins in two new flavor profiles: Original Honey and Hot Honey. According to Datassential, the pairing of honey and chicken is a classic favorite among consumers, with hot honey flavor profiles witnessing 40 percent growth in the last 12 months and 111 percent growth in the last four years.  Crafted with over three decades of expertise, Tyson^® Honey Stung^® Tenderloins are made with real honey and boast an authentic taste experience, from light, crispy breading, to juicy, delicious whole muscle chicken. Operators can now serve a growing customer favorite without creating a sticky mess in the kitchen or on the plate.

Jimmy Dean® Fully Cooked Chicken Breakfast Sausage Photo Credit: Tyson Foodservice

Under the Jimmy Dean^® brand, Tyson Foodservice introduces a new range of chicken breakfast sausage products, available in both links and patties, including low-sodium options. According to Datassential 2023 “New Foundations in Health” report, 57 percent of consumers express a preference for low-sodium options. In a 2022 breakfast study, Technomic also reported a growing emphasis on nutritious breakfast choices. Offering a natural and lower fat alternative to traditional pork-based breakfast sausages, Jimmy Dean^® Fully Cooked Chicken Breakfast Sausage is crafted with quality ingredients and the signature flavor customers love yet boasts 60 percent less fat per serving compared to USDA fully cooked pork sausage. These new chicken breakfast sausage products align perfectly with evolving consumer demands and provide a guilt-free indulgence for breakfast enthusiasts.

Tyson Red Label® Fully Cooked Authentically Crispy Bone-in Chicken Wing Sections Photo Credit: Tyson Foodservice

Designed to elevate the chicken wing experience, Tyson Foodservice introduces a new addition to its Tyson Red Label^® product line. Precooked to perfection, Tyson Red Label^® Fully Cooked Authentically Crispy Bone-in Chicken Wing Sections save time and labor in the kitchen, allowing operators to cater to customer demand efficiently. These bone-in chicken wing sections feature a proprietary breading process that ensures a super crispy exterior, maintaining crunchiness for up to 30 minutes even when sauced. Available in original or spicy flavors, these wings offer a perfect balance of flavor and texture, making them a standout addition to any menu.

These innovative products from Tyson Foodservice represent their commitment to excellence in meeting the evolving needs of the foodservice industry. For more information and recipe ideas on these new products, visit TysonFoodservice.com.

About Tyson Foodservice 

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson^®, Tyson Red Label^®, Jimmy Dean^®, Hillshire Farm^®, AdvancePierre^®, Wright^®, Steak-EZE^®, Original Philly^®, State Fair^®, Ball Park^® and more. Tyson Foodservice innovates continually to help make protein more sustainable and affordable to meet operators’ needs worldwide and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Visit http://www.tysonfoodservice.com/ for product information, resources and market-relevant solutions backed by our trusted brands.

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New York, NY – When you think of New York City, you think of pizza and a history of delicious food. But what many don’t know is that the Big Apple is also home to Pleese® plant-based cheese, a game-changer in the culinary world.

After its successful debut in 2022, Pleese® is now breaking geographical barriers and expanding its food service offerings nationwide, courtesy of a strategic partnership with Performance Food Group (PFG). PFG, a powerhouse in the food service distribution sector, boasts a network of over 150 hubs serving more than 300,000 restaurants, making it the ideal collaborator to propel Pleese® onto the national stage.

“This is a pivotal moment, two years in the making,” remarked Kobi Regev, co-founder and CEO of Pleese Foods Inc. “Pleese® was born out of a desire to provide inclusivity in dining experiences, especially for those with dietary restrictions. Whether it’s lactose intolerance or food allergies, Pleese® ensures everyone can savor the joy of pizza.”

Echoing Regev’s sentiments, co-founder and chef Helen Chardack emphasized the versatility and health-conscious profile of their product, stating, “Pleese® revolutionizes plant-based cheese alternatives. Crafted from beans and free of common allergens, it’s a smarter choice for various food-service settings, including schools, hospitals, and of course, pizzerias.”

Renowned pizzeria owners have lauded Pleese® for its exceptional taste and performance. John Accardi, of Vito’s Slices and Ices in Manhattan, attested, ““Using high-quality ingredients is super important to me, and I just hadn’t been impressed with vegan cheeses until I tasted Pleese®,” Accardi said, “Nothing impressed me until I saw Pleese® melt, and tasted it on my pizza.”

Similarly, Nick Spanos, Owner of Mario’s Pizzerias of Long Island, expressed his satisfaction, stating, “After testing several vegan mozzarella brands, Pleese® emerged as the undisputed champion. Its flavor, texture, and melt set it apart from the competition.”

Pleese® is now accessible nationwide through special order via Performance Food Group. For further information about the product, visit www.saypleese.com, and connect with your local PFG representative to request a sample.

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“Customers are always in search of something new and intriguing on a restaurant’s menu that has a familiar twist,” says David Halt, Red Gold’s Senior Director of Business Development. “Our new Supreme Pizza Soup was created to do just that.”

The recipe includes Red Gold’s Tuttorosso® brand Fresh Pizza Sauce and Red Gold Crushed Ground Tomatoes with Italian sausage and diced pepperoni. Using other common ingredients in a restaurant’s kitchen, the Supreme Pizza Soup is easy to prepare, with the recipe serving 30 guests. Access the recipe at RedGoldFoodservice.com.

“To promote this fantastic recipe, operators can save up to $100 on Tuttorosso Fresh Pizza Sauce with a special rebate that is good through June 30, 2024.

About Red Gold

Four generations of the Reichart family have been producing premium quality tomato products since 1942.  When the US entered WWII, the government asked citizens to step up and help the war effort and the call was answered.  Since then, Red Gold has become the largest privately-owned tomato processor in the nation with three state-of-the-art facilities in Elwood, Geneva, and Orestes, Indiana.  The company also boasts a million square foot distribution center in Alexandria and operates the subsidiary RG Transport trucking fleet in Elwood. Red Gold partners with local family farms across Indiana, southern Michigan, and Northwest Ohio to sustainably produce premium quality canned tomatoes, ketchup, sauces, salsas, and juices for foodservice, private brands, export, co-pack and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold®, Redpack®, Tuttorosso®, and Sacramento®.  Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.”

Visit www.RedGoldFoods.com to learn more about Red Gold.

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New low-labor dough solution offers a scratch-like crust in authentic New York style.

MINNEAPOLIS (February 29, 2024)—General Mills Foodservice announces the debut of a new dough ball from its trusted flour brand that pizza makers know and love. Gold Medal™ All Trumps™ Dough Balls deliver the premium quality and precise specs expected from All Trumps flour in an easy-to-use dough ball format, offering a labor-efficient solution for authentic New York-style pizza crust.

The All Trumps Dough Balls are the latest in a string of innovations from General Mills Foodservice that arm pizza makers with a complete range of flour, dough and crust solutions to meet diverse back-of-house needs. Since acquiring TNT Crust™ in 2022, General Mills Foodservice has augmented its rich 150-year heritage in flour by adding new labor-efficient dough sheets, READI RISE™ and parbaked options from the BONICI^® and TNT Crust brands.

“We continue to hear from customers who struggle with staffing, which can lead to dough inconsistencies,” said Tom Santos, senior technical training specialist for General Mills Foodservice and a member of the Doughminators™—a prestigious team with deep knowledge of flour and technical baking expertise to help pizzerias dominate their dough. “With the All Trumps Dough Ball, we wanted to give pizza makers an efficient solution that makes it easier for them to get the consistent results they rely on without sacrificing quality.” 

The dough balls are made with Gold Medal All Trumps flour—enriched, unbleached and unbromated, high-gluten spring wheat flour—for an authentic, thin New York-style pizza crust. Available in 8-, 16-, 20- and 24-ounce sizes, the pre-flattened dough balls offer flexible slack time for consistent performance in a range of conditions and are packed in bulk to eliminate unnecessary and excess packaging.

“With fast and easy stretching and low snapback, All Trumps Dough Balls offer a foolproof way to make pizza with a crispy exterior and soft interior for that perfect bite of a folded New York slice,” said Santos. “General Mills Foodservice is proud to add the new dough balls to our other crust solutions to help pizza makers so they can focus on other areas of their business.”

About General Mills Foodservice

General Mills Foodservice serves the foodservice and bakery industries by providing quality products from time-trusted brands along with culinary support, nutrition education, and marketing resources to help operators succeed. Its distinguished brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto’s, Annie’s and TNT Crust/BONICI^®. For more information, please visit www.GeneralMillsFoodservice.com.

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A larger booth presence, new product innovation and expanded range of solutions are all in the cards for General Mills Foodservice at this year’s premier pizza event in Las Vegas.

MINNEAPOLIS (March 3, 2024) — General Mills Foodservice is upping its game at this year’s International Pizza Expo to reflect its expanded portfolio of solutions and in-depth technical expertise to help pizza makers serve their best pizza. Taking place March 19-21, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Pizza Expo is the largest event of its kind and draws thousands of pizza makers from independent and chain pizza restaurants from around the world.

General Mills Foodservice’s new booth will showcase its full continuum of pizza crust solutions, including its expansive flour line-up, complete range of dough and crust products from BONICI^® and TNT Crust™, and new Gold Medal™ All Trumps™ Dough Balls. In addition, the Doughminators™, a team with a deep knowledge of flour and technical baking expertise, will return to host more of their popular dough demonstrations and Pizza Crust Boot Camp sessions.

“We are excited to debut our larger booth and offer Pizza Expo attendees a one-stop shop for all of their pizza crust needs, whether they are seeking flour, dough, self-rising, parbaked or custom crust options,” said Tom Santos, senior technical training specialist at General Mills Foodservice who also serves as a Doughminator. “We always enjoy connecting with pizza makers from around the world as well as the chance to share our latest product innovations and demonstrate how our team of technical experts is in their corner when it comes to making the finest pizza.”

Pizza Crust Boot Camp

A highlight of Pizza Expo for more than 25 years, Pizza Crust Boot Camp is a free seminar featuring both technical and practical information covering ingredient functionality, formulation, signature crusts, troubleshooting, and dough-making steps and methods.

Pizza Crust Boot Camp (Room W210-211):

• Part 1 (Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20: 9:30-10:30 a.m.)
  • During Part I (technical), attendees will learn about basic dough formation, along with the interfunctionality of ingredients and applications of specialty ingredients.
• Part 2 (Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20: 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
  • Part II (practical) covers the dough-making process and discusses various dough-processing methods, as well as how to make “emergency” dough.

Pizza Expo attendees who stop by the General Mills Foodservice booth will find information, resources and expertise to serve pizza their patrons will love, including:

• Dough demonstrations with the new Gold Medal All Trumps Dough Ball along with samples of finished pizzas prepared by Wood Stone Ovens.
• BONICI^® crust solutions for various back-of-house needs.
• Details on a wide variety of pizza flour options, from untreated/clean label flours to solutions for specific pizza styles (e.g., New York, Neapolitan, Detroit).
• Information on custom solutions for operations that meet business requirements for partnership.
• An interactive booth that allows attendees to scan QR codes onsite to access extensive information on flour and troubleshooting resources at their fingertips.
• The Pillsbury Doughboy will be onsite throughout the expo, along with a variety of giveaways including bowl scrapers, pizza cutters and fun Pillsbury Doughboy swag.

“We are proud to be a trusted partner in the pizza industry, and it doesn’t get any better than Pizza Expo!” Santos added. “If you haven’t found your perfect pizza crust solution for your back-of-house needs, we are here to help you make a lasting match.”

Pizza Expo attendees can inquire about making an appointment with a member of the General Mills Foodservice sales team for a product consultation and visit at their own operation. For those who can’t make it to Pizza Expo, General Mills Foodservice’s website for pizzerias offers helpful resources including dough troubleshooting tips and dough-making video demonstrations. Click here for more information.

About General Mills Foodservice

General Mills Foodservice serves the foodservice and bakery industries by providing quality products from time-trusted brands along with culinary support, nutrition education, and marketing resources to help operators succeed. Its distinguished brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto’s, Annie’s and TNT Crust/BONICI^®. For more information, please visit www.GeneralMillsFoodservice.com.

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Trying to build sales, increase traffic, or add occasions from your guests is a never-ending process for pizza operators. It’s about staying relevant in a very established category, without straining operations or straying too far from what you do best and — perhaps most importantly — what’s profitable.

The fall season, and October in particular, is a great time for pizza operators to feature pasta, whether it’s already on the menu or as an innovation or LTO. October is National Pasta Month after all, and the broad appeal of pasta never goes out of style. In fact, according to Datassential, 60% of pizza operators already offer pasta on the menu and 86% of consumers love or like it! Trusted suppliers like Barilla have tools, resources and incentives to help you promote what you have, or get your operation started in pasta.

Click here to get a free 2024 pasta calendar and other resources

So the appeal of pasta is obvious, but what about operations? There’s good news there too. Your existing SKUs for pizza – sauce, veggies, cheese, and proteins – give you everything you need to innovate with pasta. Everything that goes on a pie belongs on pasta!

Innovation and improvements in pasta have also made it easier for operators to add pasta to the menu, even if you can’t boil water! Barilla Frozen® is the trusted, high-quality semolina pasta from Barilla, only it’s pre-cooked and ready to finish on a cook line or in a pizza oven.

“Barilla Frozen performs really well in the impinger or pizza oven,” says Barilla Executive R&D Chef Yury Krasilovsky. “It finishes to a perfect ‘al dente’ right in the sauce, and will hold that texture even in a 30-minute or longer delivery window.”

Barilla Lasagne Chef is oven-ready lasagne sheets sized for half-hotel pans. Prepped ahead and held, it flexes seamlessly for delivery, catering, or on-site dining.

“As an operator, I love Barilla Lasagne Chef because it’s an easy make-ahead in prep, even with less-skilled labor,” says Kevin Felice, Divisional Vice President at 40 North, Villa Restaurant Group. “And it might even taste better reheated, so I don’t worry about what I’m sending home if it’s takeout or a take-and-bake order.”

Ready to get started? Visit www.barillapastamonth.com for free resources, recipes and tips. You can even register for a free 2024 pasta calendar!

Pasta Ideas to Go

• Take a signature pizza concept and reinvent it as a pasta
• Lean into the fall season with seasonal veggies and comfort-food appeal
• Make it spicy with chili peppers or spicy proteins
• Offer your own spin on the #1 pasta dish in America, Mac & Cheese

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Leading European frozen bakery company merges convenience and authenticity for U.S. market

NEW YORK – Vandemoortele, a family-owned European bakery company, has launched three new personal focaccias in the North American market as part of its Lanterna line of authentic Italian bread crafted with genuine, simple ingredients.

Lanterna, which includes a range of focaccia, ciabatta and pizza made in Italy, merges authentic flavor and character with convenience. The new personal focaccias capitalize on classic Italian combinations consumers already love: Herb Garlic Butter; Bell Pepper & Mozzarella; and Cherry Tomato, Pesto & Mozzarella. They are designed to thaw and serve or heat in a toaster oven to release the aroma of focaccia straight from the oven.

“Vandemoortele honors the rich background and origin of every one of our products,” says Raoul Dexters, general manager for Vandemoortele North America. “Our new personal focaccias reinforce our commitment to producing bakery items that are accessible to consumers looking for both authenticity and convenience.”

‘Lanterna,’ which is Italian for lighthouse, is the symbol of Genoa, Italy, where the line originated. Drawing inspiration from the local history and culture, Lanterna products have become an Italian favorite, even winning the “Best Tasting Focaccia” distinction by Italian consumers during a sensory test in 2021.

Made with high quality cold-pressed virgin olive oil and fresh herbs and produce, Lanterna’s baked goods offer authentic Italian flavor and character in every bite. From Rosemary Focaccia to Margherita Pizza, Lanterna’s wide range of items are delicious on their own or pair perfectly with other ingredients like meats, cheeses, eggs and fresh vegetables.

About Vandemoortele:

Vandemoortele, the parent company of Lanterna, is a family-owned, leading European food group that produces and sells high-quality food products with a focus on sustainability from ingredient sourcing to product packaging and shipment. Founded in Izegem, Belgium in 1899, Vandemoortele concentrates on two categories: Bakery Products and Margarines, Culinary Oils, and Fats. The Vandemoortele group has a manufacturing presence in 12 European countries and sells to more than 95 countries, including the United States and Canada. The head Vandemoortele office is in Ghent, Belgium. Learn more here, and connect with Vandemoortele North America on LinkedIn for the latest updates.

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Passionate Pizzaiolo Vito Iacopelli hails from the Italian city where they make mozzarella, so it’s even more impressive that he specs REAL California mozzarella for his pizza restaurant in Los Angeles.  His innovative appetizer, the “Mo-Pizza” is a pie made entirely from quality California cheese, olive oil, spices and toppings such as roasted vegetables and prosciutto. He cuts the fresh mozzarella into little parts and adds boiling water, melting it slightly so that he can first pull it to make it smooth and then press it into a puck, which he then forms into a pizza shape. The Mo-Pizza is served cold, so once the pizza shape is formed, Chef Vito dips the cheese in cold water to stop the cooking before he adds the toppings.

WATCH IT IN REAL TIME AT: realcaliforniamilk.com/foodservice 

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The new pre-cooked frozen chorizo is a quick, convenient, full-flavored, authentic, high-quality product—perfect for the foodservice industry.

Pre-Cooked-Chorizo Crumble

Award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, creams, and chorizo, V&V SUPREMO FOODS, INC., is thrilled to introduce its latest product for the foodservice industry: pre-cooked frozen chorizo. The new V&V Supremo® Mexican-Style Pre-cooked Frozen Chorizo is crafted from lean, fresh pork and high-quality spices with no nitrites, fillers, or MSG. Here is an ingredient that every foodservice professional can be excited and proud to have in their kitchen or on their menu—total convenience with superlative flavor and texture.

V&V Supremo® Mexican-Style Pre-cooked Frozen Chorizo is the absolute solution for cafés, commissaries, diners, pizzerias, and any food operators looking to create delicious authentic or “fusion” dishes with minimal prep time, no raw product handling, and 100% yield. This item can go directly from freezer to application, or be “lag-thawed” in a cooler before using.

Pre-Cooked Chorizo Nugget

The new V&V Supremo® Mexican-Style Pre-cooked Frozen Chorizo is bright and robust in both appearance and flavor, displaying an optimal balance of heat and complex spices to create the perfect “pop” on the palates and plates of consumers.

This item is practically indistinguishable from fresh-cooked (raw) chorizo and is in perfect harmony with the quality and authenticity of the V&V Supremo® product line.

“If you didn’t know otherwise, you’d never guess it was a pre-cooked frozen chorizo.” said Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V SUPREMO FOODS, INC.

This new chorizo line features the product in two formats for a wide range of applications: frozen pre-cooked chorizo crumbles and distinctive nuggets.

About V&V Supremo® Foods, Inc.

V&V Supremo® is an award-winning producer of authentic Mexican cheeses, creams, and chorizo and maker of Chihuahua® brand quesadilla cheese. The company was founded in 1964 by Mexican natives Gilberto Villaseñor, Sr. and Ignacio Villaseñor. It is now the nation’s oldest family-owned and run Hispanic cheese company. V&V Supremo® serves both the retail and foodservice industries.

To learn more about V&V Supremo® Foods, visit www.vvsupremo.com.
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(Green Bay, WI) – Chicago-based Caputo® Cheese earned top honors at the biennial U.S. Championship Cheese Contest®. The most recent awards continue the company’s heritage of award-winning fresh mozzarella cheeses.

Caputo’s Fresh Mozzarella Mini Nodini earned 1^st Place in the category.  The company’s Burratini placed second within the Burrata category and Caputo’s Burrata was among the top finishers within the category overall.  “The recognition as either Best of Class or as one of the top finishers in this year’s competition is a great honor,” says Natale Caputo, a second-generation leader of the cheese company.

“Our commitment to quality cheeses is apparent in awards we’ve earned since entering U.S. and world cheese competitions over the past five years,” say Natale Caputo, a second-generation leader of the cheese company.

Since 2018, Caputo Cheese has earned 17 awards in various national and international competitions.

“Our most recent wins at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest proves that our commitment grows stronger each year,” says Natale. “I want to thank everyone in our industry for their commitment and to the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in particular.  We look forward to more award-winning entries by our company in 2024.”

A glimpse inside the judging during this year’s competition. (Courtesy U.S. Championship Cheese Contest)

Brett Piccioni is General Manager at Caputo Cheese. “Fresh mozzarella and hard Italian cheese are our passion,” says Brett. “Our entire development and production team is dedicated to finding perfection in the quality of our cheese and in providing our customers with the best service in the business of cheese.”

Caputo Cheese serves the foodservice, food processing, and retail industry with a variety of cheeses from bulk, to portion control packaging formats.

The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest is the nation’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition. This year, entries came from 35 states with a total of 2,249 entries. The contest is hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association biennially since 1981. Entries are evaluated by a team of skilled technical judges from across the nation.

Since 1978, the Caputo family has crafted some of the world’s finest cheese. Their award-winning products possess the quality, flavor, and consistency that only high standards and family pride can produce. Learn more about Caputo Cheese award-winning quality at CaputoCheese.com.

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Brooklyn, NY-based Mike’s Hot Honey is pleased to announce two new foodservice pack sizes of its Extra Hot Honey flavor. Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot delivers an even hotter kick with more chili flavor while staying true to Mike’s signature slow-building heat. From wings and pizza to sandwiches and cocktails, the extra chillies cut through even the richest of pairings delivering its signature sweetness with a more powerful kick than the Original.

When Mike’s Hot Honey first launched the Extra Hot variety at retail in 2020, foodservice customers were anxious to get their hands on it. Scarr’s Pizza in NYC was the first and created a signature pie called “The HOTBOI” with pepperoni, jalapeños and Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot. Fast casual seafood chain, Luke’s Lobster, launched an LTO “Hot Honey Lobster Roll” that has returned to the menu three times by popular demand. For Scarr’s and Luke’s Lobster, these new pack sizes mean better value and efficiency in the kitchen. The 24oz Chef’s Bottle is ready-to-use for back-of-the-house and the single-serving 0.5oz squeeze packet is ideal for takeout, meal kits and more.

“Since we launched 13 years ago, we’ve purposely kept our product line very focused.” said Mike’s Hot Honey founder, Mike Kurtz. “We’ve always believed in doing one thing really well and our line extensions to date have almost exclusively been new pack sizes of our original product for different usage occasions. When we took the plunge and launched an Extra Hot flavor to satisfy those calling for a hotter version in 2020, we weren’t sure if it would expand beyond retail. But the feedback on the product has been great so we knew our next step was developing foodservice pack sizes to make it more convenient for our restaurant partners to bring the extra heat.”

Mike’s Hot Honey has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010, when its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee’s in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation and created a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria, as well as other local restaurants and businesses. Today, Mike’s Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country, with the same original recipe in the bottle.

Mike’s Hot Honey is available through foodservice distributors nationwide and DOT Foods.

Visit https://mikeshothoney.com/ to learn more.

For more information please contact:

Mike Kurtz, Founder
Mike’s Hot Honey
honey@mikeshothoney.com
Tel: 413-687-1828

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The industry leader in pizza doughs and crusts, Rich Products adds another trend-forward option to its expansive menu for restaurant operators: the Gluten-Free Parbaked Detroit Style Pizza Crust.  This new 9”x7” premium personal-sized crust satisfies the growing consumer demands for gluten-free and Detroit style pizzas. Like other parbaked pizza crusts from Rich’s, the Gluten Free Detroit Style Crust offers operators the flexibility and ease of a freezer-to-oven format that bakes up reliably and consistently every time with minimal skill required.

Detroit style pizza, ranked the 4th most popular menu item on Grub Hub’s Dining Trends in 2021, turns the pizza eating experience upside down. The thick crust is first loaded with toppings, then a layer of cheese, with the sauce added last. The result is a unique pie that bakes up with perfectly crispy, caramelized cheese around the edges. Detroit pizza is designed to offer a crusty edge for convenient eating. Parbaked and ready to top, Rich’s Gluten Free Detroit Style Pizza Crust satisfies customers looking for a gluten-free, flavorful option with a crisp outside bite and airy center. Operators can top this versatile, personal-sized crust in a variety of custom ways.

“Rich’s truly has a pizza crust option for every consumer at the table,” says Alyssa Barrett, customer marketing manager, Rich Products. “The new Gluten Free Parbaked Detroit Style Pizza Crust is the ideal solution for Pizza Shops, QSRs, and fast casual restaurants. It’s a delicious crust that’s not only labor-friendly, but also uniquely meets the exploding demand for this regional pizza style and the growing requests for gluten-free alternatives.”

Three out of four consumers consider gluten-free products beneficial for everyone, not just those with a gluten allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity.¹ Certified Gluten Free, the great-tasting Rich’s Detroit Style Pizza Crust sets itself apart with its soft inside texture and crispy outside. It’s rated “Superior Clean Label,” with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup, and no hydrogenated oils. It omits more than 70 sensitive ingredients such as bleached flour, MSG and added sulfites. The crusts are each 9 ounces, and come 20 per case, with a shelf life of 240 days frozen or 7 days refrigerated. Simply remove from the freezer, top, bake, and serve.

Through acquisitions and line expansions, Rich’s offers a wide, varied portfolio of high quality crusts in classic and trending formats that can meet every operator’s needs.

For over 40 years, Rich’s has developed innovative pizza solutions that deliciously balance the demands of consumers with the needs of operators. The company offers the most diverse and flexible portfolio, from frozen dough to crusts and fully topped pizzas. Operators can learn more about by visiting RichsUSA.com/pizza.

MEET RICH’S FOODSERVICE.

Rich’s is a family-owned food company built around the belief that inspiration can transform a business. We’re invested in your long-term success, helping you win today — and plan for tomorrow. Our commitment to developing foodservice solutions shines through in the quality, versatility, value, safety and convenience in our ever-evolving catalog of product offerings. Operating in over 100 countries, our customers trust us to supply the finest toppings and icings, pizza and flatbreads, cookies and cakes, breads and rolls, sweet goods, BBQ, meatballs, appetizers and snacks, as well as gluten-free and plant-based products. Beyond our innovative products, a partnership with Rich’s provides a solution-based approach — fueled by our industry-unique culinary team of CIA-trained chefs, and the insight and experience that comes with 75 years of success. Rich’s^® — Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Learn more at Richsfoodservice.com.

¹ Mintel’s “Gluten Free Foods” Report

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Artisanal Neapolitan Style Gluten-Free Pizza

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Our award-winning plant-based Cauliflower Pizza Crust is high in fiber and gives you a serving of vegetables. This low-carb alternative crust will allow you to enjoy the Neapolitan-style pizza everyone loves while getting the nutrients you need.

Oggi Foods revolutionized gourmet, gluten-free Italian products.

Our origins lie in Naples, Italy – the city that set the gold standard for pizza and pasta. Using our Neapolitan roots and recipes, we successfully created traditional Italian flavors using the finest gluten-free and GMO-free ingredients.

Each crust is hand stretched and stone baked, for a truly authentic experience. Using only the finest ingredients, Oggi Foods makes incomparable frozen products that are delicious, nutritious, and allergen-free. Our gluten-free crusts have won multiple awards thanks to their rising air pockets – a first of its kind in the industry. By combining Italian tradition and modern innovation, Oggi Foods has created the best gluten-free pizza on the market!

After watching many people struggle to find great-tasting gluten-free products, we made it our mission to provide delicious, non-GMO options. Our goal is not only to cater to people suffering from celiac disease but to anyone who simply wants a great-tasting pizza or pasta.

Best of all, our gluten-free products are easy to prepare, giving you more time with your family and friends at the dinner table!

ABOUT US

RECIPES

Oggi Foods

Toll-Free: 1-844-867-6444

info@oggifoods.com

www.oggifoods.com

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Ready to grow your business and brand portfolio?  Mr. Peel, Incorporated makes it easier than ever to create your own line of private label infused oils! Made for anyone and everyone who loves a little something extra for their food, these oils are sure to be a huge hit and there is a flavor available for everyone including: Pizza Oil, Spicy Sriracha Oil, Roasted Garlic Oil, Mediterranean Garlic Oil, and Basil & Sun Dried Tomato Oil.

All of these flavorful infused oils are made with a carefully crafted canola oil and extra virgin olive oil blend that gives them both rich flavor as well as a high smoke point, which means you can sauté away to give all your favorite foods a little extra zing of flavor. Not only do they taste amazing, but these oils are made with all natural ingredients and has over 90 milligrams of OMEGA 3 fatty acids that have all kinds of health benefits including lowering depression and anxiety, improving your eye and vision health, promote overall brain health, and more. All that to say– using these oils for cooking, dipping, or sautéing will go a long way for your health and your taste buds.

Infused oils are perfect for every stage in the cooking process from marinating your meats to a finishing drizzle over top your favorite soup. With such a wide range of rich, delicious flavors, you can use them for any dish and simplify your cooking process by saying goodbye to all those jars of spices and hello to an all-in-one flavoring and cooking agent.

As if it can’t possibly get better, these oils are bottled inside the United States just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. All of the herbs used in these oils are bought from local sellers and dried in house through a natural dehydrating process, then are hand placed in every bottle to ensure freshness and the perfect ratio of flavors for every batch.

Ready to start your line of infused oils yet? With no setup fees and no design fees, Mr. Peel, Incorporated makes it as easy as choosing your flavors, giving them a name that fits your brand, and providing your logo for our design team to do the rest. Want to design your own label for your infused oil? No problem! We’ve created a label template for you and your team to get the creative juices flowing. It’s no secret that when you sell your own brand, repeat orders, exclusivity and customer loyalty are ensured. This program also offers quick lead times with a 3 case minimum (6 bottles per case) to keep both you and your customers happy. For more information on Mr. Peel, Incorporated visit https://www.mrpeel.com/ or call us at 888-994-4664.

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NEW Ready to Bake Brownies for Pizzerias

Now pizza operators can bake up irresistible brownies in no time with Krusteaz Professional Ready to Bake Brownie Batter in a Bag. Consumers crave indulgence. Something made just for them. Oven-fresh brownies are a profitable companion to pizza – 84% of consumers like/love brownies (Source: Datassential Snap! Brownie Report 2022 ). Yet with today’s need for flexibility, even thawing and slacking frozen product can be too much to handle. And the results aren’t the same as fresh-baked.

The Krusteaz Professional team has listened to countless customers and field-tested our Ready to Bake Brownies extensively in commercial pizza ovens. The result of this collaboration with foodservice operators is finally here: NEW Ready to Bake Brownie Batter in a Bag.

So easy, anyone can bake it

The brownie batter bakes up perfectly fudgy with a flaky paper top when popped in a standard pizza impinger oven. Anyone can simply POUR. BAKE. AMAZE!™

Less labor.

• No measuring
• No mixing
• No training
• No messy cleanup

More flexibility.

• Bakes in standard pizza impinger oven
• No thawing or slacking
• Easy to include stir-ins
• Makes various sizes and shapes
• Ideal for meal deals and holiday promotions
• No preservatives
• 4-day storage (when baked and wrapped)
• 10-month refrigerated shelf life!

More delicious.

• Perfect paper top
• Chewy, fudgy texture
• Chocolate chips in the batter

With the bulk of the work done, operators can easily stir in simple ingredients on hand like bacon or pineapple to create plus-one promotions. View recipe ideas here..

Simple to customize

With such a versatile batter, there are countless ways for pizzerias to drive traffic and boost check totals. Bake in various shapes and sizes for a point of differentiation. Offer family-sized pans for sharing as well as snack-sized indulgences. And be sure to feature brownies prominently on ordering apps and display baked brownies near the register to entice impulse purchases.

100% usable

The flexible format allows operators to bake only what they need, keeping food costs in line. Simply scale portions to meet demand. To further the savings, mix in perishable ingredients before they perish (e.g. pineapple). Unopened bags have a 10-month refrigerated shelf life and baked product stores up to 4 days, tightly wrapped.

Any pizza operation that offers desserts should consider the profit potential of switching to Ready to Bake Brownie Batter in a Bag.

Request a sample: krusteazpro.com/brownies-and-pizza

About Krusteaz Professional

Krusteaz Professional: On-trend, creative baking mix solutions backed by exceptional culinary support and over 90 years of baking expertise. Makers of the #1 recommended baking mixes in foodservice (Datassential Report 2022). A Seattle-based, family-owned business that started in 1932, we offer consistent quality year after year, providing inspiration in every single bite. Learn more at krusteazpro.com and linkedin.com/company/krusteaz-professional. Email us at KRPro@continentalmills.com or call 888-840-7627.

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Crafted with passion, using the highest standards and traditional techniques, Margherita Italian meats offer distinctive tastes your guests will savor at every meal. Our traditional and specialty Italian meats feature only the finest cuts, which we season, cure and package with pride, using only the most sustainable practices.  From dried cured prosciutto and hard salamis to capicola and pepperonis in any format, you can take pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, sides, and entrées to a whole new level to make even the simplest offering exceptional. Margherita is always ready to help turn the ordinary into extraordinary by adding delicious and unique flavors that your customers will be sure to savor.

GO PAZZO!

Something as simply authentic as Margherita meats brings excitement and fun to your menu, your operation and your daily routine. Just add some Margherita and, voila, you’ve got a whole new dish with the fun and flair of true Italian gusto and zest. These meats are crafted to your standards so you can confidently add them on a whim without any reservations. Celebrate authenticity and bring excitement to your every day.

GO STRAORDINARIA!

Margherita offers a comprehensive portfolio of extraordinary products unmatched in the industry. From meatballs and mortadella to prosciutto and pepperoni, our products represent the ultimate in quality and any-daypart versatility.

GO AUTENTICO!

From sandwiches to snacks to charcuterie boards, dried and cured meats are growing in on-trend popularity. Margherita offers a scrumptious selection of classic old-world styles, to satisfy your needs for authentic Italian-style dried and cured meats.

GO CREATIVO!

Toppings make the pizza, and from pepperoni to Italian sausage, Margherita offers a variety of toppings that are specifically formulated for foodservice. From crumble to bits and pieces, choose the format that best matches your needs.

GO DELIZIOSO!

You’ll turn more heads and fill more seats when you ramp up culinary creativity with help from our extensive database of recipes. Our easy search filters allow you to find what you need fast and easy. Find everything from the classics and unique twists on traditional recipes to ethnic-inspired temptations and on-trend guest pleasers.

Bring old-world style, tradition, and flavor to your pizza today!

Visit smithfieldculinary.com/margherita or contact a sales rep at 888-327-6526

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Mike’s Hot Honey’s signature chili-infused honey, kicked up a notch with more real chilis and about 10x the heat level of the original.  Extra Hot can be used interchangeably with the original, but its extra kick is particularly suited for pizza, chicken, BBQ, marinades and cocktails. Now available in a 24oz Chef’s Bottle for foodservice through your local distributor and DOT Foods. Request a sample or contact us for more information at wholesale@mikeshothoney.com. Visit us online at mikeshothoney.com.

About the Company:

Mike’s Hot Honey has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010, when its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee’s in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation and created a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria, as well as other local restaurants and businesses. Today, Mike’s Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country, with the same original recipe in the bottle.

Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike’s Hot Honey’s one-two flavor punch of sweetness then heat makes any dish more dynamic, from the original pairing on pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese and charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails and so much more. Mike’s Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create and share extraordinary meals. Happy drizzling!

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Want To Increase Your Bottom Line by 25%? Just Add Pleese Plant Based Cheese To Your Menu

New York, NY – Pleese Foods Inc., a plant-based cheese company from Harlem in New York City, specializing in allergen friendly dairy alternatives is showing great traction as it becomes more widely distributed nationwide. With one in four consumers today looking for plant-based options, Pleese® Plant Based Pizza Shreds are the perfect solution for pizzerias looking to increase their revenue by 10-25%.

“By not having a vegan option on your menu, you’re losing at least $2,500 a month,” said Kobi Regev, CEO and Co-Founder of Pleese Foods Inc. “There’s always one family member with a food sensitivity, and if you don’t have an option for that family, they are going somewhere else.” Regev explains their key to success, “Kids like Pleese® more than traditional because the texture is creamy rather than chewy, making it easier for them to eat. Our product is so authentically good, in blind taste tests most people really can’t tell the difference.”

Pleese® Cheese is made from all natural ingredients and is free from dairy, gluten, soy and nuts. It has a creamy texture that melts just like traditional cheese and can be used in any dish that calls for cheese. It also has a neutral flavor that won’t overpower other ingredients in the dish.

“Pleese Cheese has been integral in growing our plant-based line of Pizza and Italian food.” Chef Chad Pritchard, owner of Fat Daddy’s Pizzeria, Provo, UT explains, “Since adding Pleese Cheese in early 2021, our plant-based sales have grown to be 25% of our business. Those are new customers. Not customers switching from traditional cheeses.” Pritchard continued, “It’s thanks to that added growth that we are able to open a second location. A smart operator should have a solid plant-based program to serve a new clientele. And that program starts with Pleese Cheese.”

Pleese Foods Inc., is a family business founded by a couple of New Yorkers with pizza experience that became vegan but couldn’t live without pizza. They quickly realized they weren’t alone because millions of people are either lactose intolerant or suffer from severe food allergies. The founders are committed to providing authentically delicious plant-based options that are good for people and the planet. Their mission is to ensure that no kid has to settle for the “strange pizza” at a party, by making plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

For more information about Pleese® Cheese or to place an order, please visit www.saypleese.com, available nationally by www.webstaurantstore.com, and Chef’s Warehouse.

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LesaffreBaking.com features product filtering tool, enhanced baking solutions, and more 

MILKWAUKEE (October 5, 2022) – Lesaffre, long known in the industry as a supplier of high-quality yeast, is making it easier for customers to navigate its growing portfolio of ingredient solutions with the launch of its new website, LesaffreBaking.com. 

In addition to yeast, Lesaffre supplies clean label dough improvers, enzymes, bases, fortification, sourdoughs, toppings, malts, and more. To help customers find the best solutions to their baking challenges, Lesaffre’s new website features a robust product filtering tool that allows users to sort products by type, solution, application, process, and brand. 

“From the artisan bakery down the street to the in-store bakery of the local grocery chain to the international wholesale manufacturer, all our customers need ingredient solutions that allow them to tap into today’s trends and solve their baking challenges,” said Bill Hanes, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy. “We have been working to develop a complete portfolio of baking ingredients. Now, with the launch of the new website, we’re making it easier for our customers to find the right solutions for their specific applications.” 

The website also includes information about Baking with Lesaffre, a baking solutions platform that supports Lesaffre’s global mission to nourish and protect the planet. Drawing on Lesaffre’s international baking network, Baking with Lesaffre offers solutions in the form of six commitments to the industry: Bake for Care, Bake for Smile, Bake for Good, Bake it Safe, Bake it Smart, and Bake it Easy. Website users can learn more about each commitment and filter Lesaffre’s ingredients by commitment category. 

“Today, Lesaffre is so much more than yeast,” Hanes said. “We are your global baking ingredient supplier, your expert technical support, and your solutions-oriented partner in baking. We’re excited to have a website that showcases all the ways we support our baking customers.” 

To explore Lesaffre ingredients, learn more about Baking with Lesaffre, and find the latest information and resources, visit LesaffreBaking.com. 

About Lesaffre 

Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and Red Star Yeast company are part of the Lesaffre group. As a key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2,2 billion euro turnover, and established on all continents, counts 10,700 employees and more than 85 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms. 

More information: LesaffreBaking.com 

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Made with 100% Pure Italian Pecorino Romano Cheese

Go to www.mgspread.com for quick and easy recipes

Marino’s Garlic Spread is manufactured and distributed by AAK Food Service

1-800-839-9201

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Since 1916, United Olive Oil Import Corp. is a leading importer of award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Castelvetrano Olives, Artisanal Pasta and A’Siciliana Soda.

Our selection includes Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Paesano Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Castelvetrano Olives, Asaro Farms line of Sicilian Specialty Products, Sicilian Ancient Grain Artisanal Pasta, and A’Siciliana Sodas.

We carry products of the highest quality and distribute them nationwide, but what makes us unique is that we are a family!  The Asaro Family has been operating the farms on its estate for over a hundred years. Almost every brand/product United represents is family grown and fully farm to table.  It is this authentic touch that we bring to all the olives we harvest, and this Italian care that we deliver directly to your home!

Antonino Asaro founded Oleificio Asaro in Partanna (TP), Sicily. The company started hand-pressing and processing olives from the family farms in order to start producing Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the local market. As the business grew, the family acquired more land and planted over 10,000 olive trees on their farms. In 1922, Tommaso and Nicola Asaro moved to the US and founded Asaro Brothers Company (ABC) – a small shop in Bushwick, NY. ABC became one of the first Importers of Italian food products. They started selling the Partanna Brand for the growing Italian Community in NY Metro area. In 2005, fourth generation Tommaso Asaro converted the family farm to become organic and sustainable. Tommaso took 150 acres that had been in his family for over 100 years, and instituted modern methods and techniques that revolutionized Sicilian farming. His belief is to treat the land with love and respect. His mission is to create the finest olive oils from the highest quality olives for all of the world to enjoy.

The Asaro Farms are located in the small town of Partanna, in the Belice Valley. The Western part of Sicily between Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento is an area blessed with mild climate, abundance of water and fertile soil. It’s in this area – situated between two rivers: the Right Belice and the Left Belice – that the Greeks introduced the olive trees.. This is where Nocellara del Belice Olives, also known as “Castelvetrano” Olives are produced. Distinguished by their intense green color, Castelvetrano Olives are firm, crispy and crunchy on the outside. The inside texture is soft and meaty with a mild, smooth, and buttery taste. From salads to cheeseboards, for a healthy snack or for your Martini, Castelvetrano Olives are a staple in every kitchen.

It’s from these same olives that we make our Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, named after the little town in Sicily where it originates from. With its rich flavor profile and very low acidity (0.3%), Partanna is a very versatile Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ideal for finishing, drizzling and cooking.

We have received many awards and gold medals across our entire product line. Our portfolio is dedicated to variety, authenticity, and most importantly quality and taste.

United Olive Oil Import Corp.

Phone: 212-346-0942

Unitedoliveoil.com

info@unitedoliveoil.com

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CHICAGO (June 2, 2022) – To meet growing consumer interest and demand for plant-based food options, Rosati’s Pizza is bringing Vitalite^™, a vegan-certified, dairy-free cheese alternative from Saputo Dairy USA (SDUSA), to the menu at its Buffalo Grove location, starting this month. Vitalite^™ Shredded Mozzarella Style cheese will be available as an ingredient on all 12-inch and 14-inch pizzas.

For nearly a century, Rosati’s has lived by the words of founder Saverio “Sam” Rosati, “Give the people what they want” and has prided itself on creating authentic, Chicago-style pizza that uses only the best ingredients.

“We are excited to expand our Buffalo Grove menu with a limited trial run of Vitalite^™  plant-based cheese,” said Jeff Rosati, chief financial officer at Rosati’s Pizza. “Customers with dietary restrictions can now enjoy the quality pizza Rosati’s is known for by substituting our classic whole milk mozzarella with Vitalite^™, a vegan-certified, dairy-free alternative.”

The popularity of plant-based cheese continues to grow among people who are increasingly following a flexible eating style that includes plant-based foods and beverages while also allowing some animal products.

“According to global market research firm Mintel, nearly half of all U.S. consumers say they follow a flexitarian approach to eating, so having quality plant-based options on the menu is a must,” said David Cherrie, SDUSA Vice President, Marketing and Innovation. “In what is predicted to be the biggest year yet for plant-based foods, Rosati’s is getting ahead of the game and offering Chicagoland pizza lovers a delicious plant-based pizza alternative featuring Vitalite^™ that fits in with today’s consumer lifestyle needs.”

A social listening study conducted by Saputo shows that consumers feel current vegan cheese offerings do not deliver on key attributes such as taste, texture and performance. As one of the world’s top 10 dairies, Saputo saw an opportunity to create a better vegan cheese with its introduction of the Vitalite^™ brand of products for both restaurant and at-home use.

Learn more about Vitalite^™ at Vitalite.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram @VitaliteUSA. For more information on Rosati’s Pizza, visit RosatisPizza.com. To order your favorite pizza topped with Vitalite^™, go to: https://www.rosatispizza.com/location/buffalo-grove-il/ 

About Saputo Dairy USA

Saputo Dairy USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo Dairy USA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Products are sold under a variety of the company’s brand names, as well as under customer brand names.

Saputo Dairy USA is among the top mozzarella, string cheese, and domestic blue and goat cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in this region.

About Rosati’s Pizza

Established in Chicago by the Rosati brothers in 1964, Rosati’s Pizza is a family pizzeria rooted in tradition and authentic Italian flavor. For five generations, Rosati’s has served up REAL Chicago pizza and Italian classics made from the freshest local ingredients, following original family recipes. Rosati’s Pizza is known for its four delicious styles of Chicago Pizza: Traditional Thin Crust, Unique Double Dough, World Famous Chicago Deep Dish and Authentic Stuffed. Rosati’s delivers generous portions of Italian favorites to neighborhoods and towns across the country. Customer favorites also include hearty pasta bowls, sandwiches and buttery breadsticks. Follow Rosati’s Pizza on Facebook and Instagram.

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Rosina Food Products, Inc. is leading the way in the ingredients space with their offerings. From meatballs, to their IQF filled and unfilled pasta, and toppings, Rosina has been at the forefront of frozen specialty food products for over 55 years.

Rosina is known for creating innovative solutions based on their customer’s needs and offers trusted experience in culinary, food science, operations, packaging engineering, customer care, and logistics. Plus, the Rosina R&D team features four trained chefs with over 100 years combined experience. Their goal is to help ingredients clients develop new and innovative products and recipes. Led by Chef Herb Stockschlaeder, the R&D department works with customers own R&D and Culinary teams to create custom recipes or develop a unique culinary solution to meet their specific needs.

“At Rosina, we are dedicated to customized solutions,” says Chef Herb Stockschlaeder, Director of R&D and Strategic Channels for Rosina Food Products, Inc. “We not only have the bandwidth for it, but we also have the number and variety of ingredients to help some of the most reputable companies in the industry craft their own inspired culinary creations.”
Proud to be the leading national brand of frozen filled pasta and the second-leading meatball brand in the US, Rosina is known for offering ingredients that keep up with the current trends yet still stand the test of time. Their current portfolio includes:

• Meatballs – Offering a diverse and delicious line-up, Rosina’s meatballs come in custom shapes, sizes, and flavors, including beef, pork, turkey, and chicken.
• Pasta – Rosina offers an expansive array of pasta varieties available in a selection of custom shapes, sizes, and fillings.
• Toppings – With a variety of delicious and versatile toppings, Rosina is your source for multiple shapes, sizes, and meat blends.

Rosina Food Products is committed to delivering Real Italian Goodness through their retail and foodservice partnerships in supermarkets, corporations, colleges, commissaries, restaurants and more.

About Rosina Food Products

Rosina Food Products is a leading innovative frozen specialty food products manufacturer centered around Italian fare. Since 1963 the Italian family-owned company has focused on creating premier products that bring to life real Italian flavors and tradition. Rosina ensures the success of every one of its customers while delivering Real Italian Goodness. Rosina Food Products can be found in supermarkets, supercenters, wholesale clubs, military commissaries, cafeterias, and restaurants throughout North America, Latin America and around the world. For more information, visit www.rosina.com

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The Neil Jones Food Company

800-291-3862

sales@njfco.com

njfco.com

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Vegans and pizza lovers have long searched for a plant-based mozzarella cheese that melts perfectly – until now.

Mooliss is the newest such cheese on the block, and claims to be the best melting vegan cheese on the market.

The evidence comes from pizza restaurants across America which have been using the cheese with astounding results.

So good, in fact, that the New York-based manufacturers have now launched it on retail for everyone to have a taste.

The Mooliss Vegan Mozzarella is smooth and creamy, and perfect for everything from pizza to salads.

It is also free from allergens – that means it is made without dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, soy and gluten.

Mooliss combines traditional cheese-making methods with modern technology to create its plant-based delicacy, that’s kind to your body as well as our planet.

The recipe was formulated by pizza chefs for the food industry, and has been so successful, the handcrafted vegan buffalo cheese has been made available for online ordering and delivery all over the USA.

Pizza restaurants are going all-in on the plant-based revolution, having enjoyed increased sales from offering vegan pizzas.

Dawn Sweeney, National Restaurant Association President, summed up the mood of the industry when she said: “Any restaurant that does not serve plant-based food is burning money. Everyone knows that the vegan chooses where the group eats.”

The Mooliss team also gives restaurants support and training in menu development.

The company claims to be the most advanced manufacturer of plant-based cheese, with its high production facility in New York.

Mooliss Mozzarella is sold shredded, in 5lb bags for food service and 8oz for retail.

For more details, see www.mooliss.com.

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• Sparkling Ice +Caffeine 16oz cans
• Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Blue Raspberry
• Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Black Raspberry
• Sparkling Ice +Caffeine Strawberry Citrus

Company bio:

Sparkling Ice +Caffeine is a fizzy, flavorful sparkling water, without all the calories and 70mg of caffeine. Sparkling Ice +Caffeine flavored sparkling water contains 0g sugar, only 5 calories per bottle, and 0g carbs. Made with better-for-you ingredients, this low-calorie carbonated and caffeinated water is bursting with real fruit flavor, is made with colors from natural sources, and contains vitamins and antioxidants. Sparkling Ice has 17 fizzy, fruity flavors and 6 flavors with a little kick of caffeine!

Contact:

Talking Rain Beverage

Web address: Sparklingice.com

foodservice2@talkingrain.com

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Lincolnshire (Jan. 19, 2022) — Saputo Dairy USA (SDUSA), one of the largest manufacturers of cheese and dairy products in the United States, has introduced Vitalite™ dairy-free mozzarella-style shreds for foodservice operators across the United States. A new vegan-certified, dairy-free, cheese alternative, Vitalite™ products offer great taste, texture and melting performance, making them perfect for vegan pizza, pasta, tacos, salads and sandwiches. The launch of the Vitalite™ brand into the U.S. follows the success the brand has enjoyed in the dairy-free category in the United Kingdom since 2003.

“Demand for plant-based foods continues to grow, especially among Gen X, millennials and Gen Z consumers. With almost 50% of the U.S. population claiming to be following a Flexitarian approach to eating, incorporating plant-based offerings on menus is a must,” said David Cherrie, SDUSA Vice President, Marketing and Innovation. (Mintel, 2020)

A social listening study conducted by Saputo in October 2020 indicated that pizza is the most missed food application for consumers that cannot eat dairy cheese, and consumers felt that current vegan cheese offerings don’t deliver on the key attributes they are looking for on a pizza.

Plant-based cheese is becoming mainstream. According to Technomic, 22% of Italian and pizza restaurants in the U.S. now include a plant-based cheese offering on their menu, and research conducted by Grand View Research forecasts that the vegan cheese segment will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12% through 2027.

“We’re excited to introduce Vitalite™ products to chefs and help make it easier for them to bring their creations to life while delivering the delicious taste, creamy texture and visual appeal customers have been looking for in a plant-based cheese,” says Chef Nikki Trzeciak, SDUSA Sr. Manager, Research and Development.

Product is available in a convenient 3 x 4.4-pound bag and delivers excellent performance on pizza and when topped with fresh veggies or plant-based meat substitutes, and it’s ideal for other vegan menu items.

Vitalite™ products can now be purchased through major foodservice distributors across the U.S. For more information on the Vitalite™ brand, visit www.saputousafoodservice.com.

About Saputo Dairy USA

Saputo Dairy USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top ten dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the Company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo Dairy USA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Additionally, Saputo produces, markets and distributes in the USA, and on the international market, dairy ingredients. Products are sold under a variety of the Company’s brand names, as well as under customer brand names.

Saputo Dairy USA is among the top mozzarella, string cheese, and domestic blue and goat cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in this region.

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Take your menu to new heights with Ardent Mills® Gluten-Free Pizza Flour

Great-tasting, gluten-free pizza is no longer just a pie in the sky. With our new Gluten-Free Pizza Flour, you can share delicious pies with the audience craving a gluten-free option.

Our pizza flour is non-GMO, certified gluten-free and kosher and available in resealable bags in sizes of 5-lbs. and 25-lbs. With its consistent performance, texture and taste, it’s perfect for a wide range of pizza styles, crusts and flatbreads.

At Ardent Mills, we’re the experts on pizza. To meet the continuously evolving challenges of foodservice, we provide you the resources you need.

We’re more than an industry-leading source of trusted flour brands and mixes — we’re an unparalleled, comprehensive supplier partner with devoted, technical expertise, R&D innovation and short- and long-term pricing options to meet your specific business needs. Whether you’re an independent or a chain restaurant, we can tailor solutions for your operation.

Service, it’s ingrained in us. Reach out today, and let’s talk about you.

Get in touch with us

(888) 680-0013

info@ardentmills.com

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About Ardent Mills

As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers and communities thrive. We operate in more than 40 locations specializing in wheat flour, quinoa, pulses and organic and gluten-free products, as well as emerging nutrition in plant-based ingredients. Our holistic portfolio empowers us to meet the complex needs of customers today, while focusing on the growing needs of tomorrow’s consumer. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, we operate in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with company headquarters in Denver, Colorado. We employ more than 100 certified millers and support thousands of local jobs—helping our people, our customers and families everywhere flourish.

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Backyard grill offers a variety of ways to cook your meal’s centerpiece

CRITTENDEN, KY — How many ways can you cook a turkey?

The traditional headliner for the Thanksgiving fest is typically tossed in the oven, basted every now and then, and finally pulled out to serve. It’s a fairly standard practice, but you have other options. Choosing to use your backyard grill to cook the quintessential bird adds new flavours to poultry — and frees up space in your kitchen for other dishes.

It also allows you to add some creativity to shake up that traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with a variety of ways to cook the turkey.

Andrea Alden, food stylist and writer with Napoleon, suggests trying one of these methods for this fall’s feast.

• Roasted — If you are nervous about trying to cook your turkey on the grill, start here. This is essentially using your grill like your oven — no need for any fancy techniques or out-of-the-ordinary prep. Place a drip pan under the cooking grids and use indirect heat (turn on the burners where the drip pan isn’t) to preheat the grill to about 325°F. Place the seasoned and stuffed bird over the drip pan and cook, checking every 20 minutes or so to baste with melted butter. It should cook for about 20 minutes per pound, or until the thigh measures about 165°F. Then remove from heat, and let it rest under some foil for about 20 minutes before starting to carve it.
• Rotisserie — Putting the turkey on a spit and slow roasting it makes for a beautifully juicy and evenly cooked bird with skin that is crisp and meat that is tender. For a homemade “butterball” turkey, Andrea suggests injecting the meat with a butter-honey mixture before cooking. Using a drip pan under the bird also gives you a great base for a wonderful gravy. For Andrea’s go-to rotisserie turkey recipe, check here.
• Spatchcocked — A bit of an advanced technique, but spatchcocking your turkey will greatly cut down on the time it needs to cook, resulting in meat that is juicy and tender with perfectly seasoned skin that is crispy and delicious. To spatchcock your bird, you cut out the spine before cooking, and flatten, before placing it on your grill. Click here for a spatchcock turkey recipe with an incredible garlic cheddar sourdough stuffing.
• Charcoal — Experiment with new flavours with a turkey cooked over charcoal. Cooking over charcoal gives you the opportunity to add a smokey flavour to the meal by adding wood chunks to the coals — try a sweet wood like apple, maple or cherry. Check here for a full recipe.

The barbecue is also a great spot to cook some of the sides and fixings that go with the turkey dinner. Experiment with plank-smoked mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables or get innovative with a grilled Caesar salad. For dessert, plank smoked apple crisp is very seasonal, or try a barbecued dessert pizza or homemade donuts.

For more information, please visit www.napoleon.com. Follow Napoleon on Twitter @NapoleonProduct and Like it Facebook.

About the Napoleon Group of Companies:

It all began in 1976 when a small steel fabrication business launched by Wolfgang Schroeter started manufacturing steel railings in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. At that time, no one could imagine the incredible future that lay ahead for Wolf Steel Ltd. and eventually Napoleon^®Fireplaces and Napoleon^® Gourmet Grills.

Since the first wood stove rolled off the production line more than 40 years ago, WolfSteel’s commitment was to be distinctive and successful in everything they do. Napoleon’s commitment to producing quality products combined with honest, reliable service has proven to be successful framework to ensuring the continued rapid growth of the company. Napoleon^® is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company and now operates with 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing space and employs more than 1,400 associates.

Napoleon^® is North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and a complete line of Heating & Cooling equipment. Napoleon has been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Managed Companies, an annual distinction sponsored by CIBC World Markets, Deloitte, The National Post, Queen’s School of Business and CEO Forum.

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Trust Galbani Premio Mozzarella to help you bring out the best in your signature pizzas and Italian dishes. This top-of-the-line Mozzarella, created by Italy’s #1 cheese brand, offers the authentic flavor, premium quality, and exceptional value that today’s pizzerias and restaurants demand. Galbani cheesemakers know what goes into creating an exceptional cheese. That’s why Galbani Premio Mozzarella is made in the USA with high-quality ingredients including rBST-free* milk from local, family-owned and operated farms. You can taste the fresh, milky flavor in every bite—and so will your customers.

Count on Galbani Premio Mozzarella to work hard for your business with a variety of features and benefits that are second-to-none:

• Higher butterfat for rich flavor
• Browns well without burning
• Even melt and excellent yield
• Great color, stretch & performance
• Blends available for your flavor profile needs

Galbani Premio Mozzarella is available in loaves, shreds, diced, and blends, so you can find the format that’s right for you. And only Galbani Premio Mozzarella offers the proprietary Tigrato® Cut Shreds—an innovation that’s truly a cut above:

• Shorter and wider to provide better coverage
• Even melt makes a better-looking pie
• Spreads easier, top more pies with less cheese
• Reheats well for takeout and delivery

We think Galbani Premio Mozzarella is the best Mozzarella in the business. But you don’t have to take our word for it. See for yourself why some of the best pizzaioli and restaurateurs in the country are making the switch to Galbani Premio Mozzarella.

“It performs unbelievably. The creaminess! It has a beautiful look to it. And people just absolutely love it.”

Chef Billy Manzo, Federal Hill Pizza

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“When evaluating a cheese, you need flavor, texture, and appearance. And Galbani is by far the champion in those categories.”

John Arena & Chris Decker, Metro Pizza

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 “When we serve it, it stays on the pie. It has a beautiful stretch when you lift it off. We’re very proud of the cheese we are using.”

Jacque & John Farrell, Farrelli’s Pizza

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Founded in 1882 by Egidio Galbani, Galbani cheesemakers have been using Old World techniques to turn the finest ingredients into Italy’s most beloved cheese. Today, the Galbani Professionale brand offers operators and chefs a complete portfolio of restaurant-quality imported cheeses as well as many legendary varieties made in the USA. Galbani is proud to be the #1 cheese brand in Italy and a leader of the Italian cheese category worldwide.

To learn more about Galbani Premio Mozzarella or the full line of Galbani cheeses, visit GalbaniPro.com or call 1-877-LACTALIS.

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*No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from cows treated with artificial growth hormones and those not treated with growth hormones.

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Fuegorita is turning the pizza world upside down with a proprietary blend of the world’s hottest dried crushed chile peppers. Give your customers the option to raise the heat level of the pizzas you create and add a unique flavor profile that will have them eating and drinking more and coming back time and again.

Carmen Zermeño created the recipe while experimenting with blends from the peppers grown by generations of her family in Mexico. When friends wanted to know her secret, she bottled small portions to send home with them and give as gifts. Demand soon grew so great that she co-founded Pepper Bandits, LLC and moved to a professional kitchen where she enlisted the help of family members to produce what many now refer to as “the hotter, better crushed red pepper.” Through word of mouth and gifts sent abroad, already people across the U.S. are enjoying this reinvention of the mundane crushed red pepper they’ve come to anticipate when they order pizza. Now they’re asking for it by name in local pizzerias and momentum is building to introduce it more broadly to the pizza industry.

If you serve pasta and sandwiches, even better. Try the fiery flakes on everything from calzones to lasagna, meatball sandwiches to manicotti. Fuegorita lovers say the products are good on everything they eat. One brews it into her morning coffee, another sprinkles it on his green beans. Cooks say Fuegorita Fine has become their favorite seasoning after salt and pepper. They enhance their soups, rubs and batters with its smoky red-pepper flavor and put it on the table so guests can decide for themselves which blend they prefer.

Fuegorita Fire Salt adds zest to a bag of buttered popcorn, makes fresh fruit a whole new experience and adds a layer of zing to the rim of a margarita or bloody Mary. Hard-core heat-seekers love Fuegorita Diablo.

And why not? Hot peppers are as healthy as they are tasty. The capsaicin that gives them their zip helps speed up metabolism, fend off high blood pressure and diabetes, and may even boost the fight against cancer.

Now you can turn up the heat for your customers and fire up your profits too. Pizza Today readers get 20% off your first order when you use promo code “pizzatoday” at www.fuegorita.com or contact info@fuegorita.com for special wholesale pricing.

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The FONTANINI® Brand, a leading brand of authentic Italian meats, has launched its all-new Chicken and Beef Meatball. Customers know the FONTANINI® Brand means excellent Italian meatballs. Now, operators can attract more of them with this halal-certified meatball. 

Authentically crafted with a signature blend of Italian spices and select cuts of chicken and beef, the Chicken and Beef Meatball is now available for foodservice operators looking to offer a new meatball variety on their menu without compromising on flavor and quality. 

Available in a 2 oz. size, the FONTANINI® Chicken and Beef Meatball can be used wherever you currently menu meatballs – Pasta, pizza or even garlic knot sliders. 

If you are an industry professional interested in menuing FONTANINI® Chicken and Beef Meatballs, request a sample today: https://go.hormelfoodservice.com/fontanini-chicken-beef-meatball. Follow us on Instagram @fontaninibrand for more product updates. 

Interested in more products from the FONTANINI® Brand? We offer a variety of meatballs, pizza toppings, including pepperoni and Italian sausage, breakfast sausage and more. Reach out today to learn more about our entire portfolio: https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/fontanini/ 

ABOUT THE FONTANINI® BRAND The FONTANINI® Brand was acquired by Hormel Foods in 2017 with a product portfolio that specializes in offering authentic Italian flavor with recipes that have remained untouched for generations. FONTANINI® Products are made with the most premium ingredients including select cuts of meats and a blend of Italian seasonings that offer consistent flavor across the entire product portfolio. For more information about the FONTANINI® Brand, visit https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/fontanini/. 

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/. 

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AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 04, 2021 — For any pizzeria or restaurateur looking to add plant-based pizazz to their pizzas, Hormel Foods, the makers of America’s No. 1 selling pepperoni*, are introducing Happy Little Plants® pepperoni style topping. Everyone should be able to enjoy the experience of pepperoni pizza. Our plant-based pepperoni-style topping will impress both plant-lovers and pork enthusiasts. 

“Our team worked closely with pizzerias, chefs, foodservice operators and pizza experts to develop a plant-based pepperoni style topping that cooks and tastes exactly like traditional pepperoni,” said Anthony Panichelli, foodservice pizza toppings brand manager at Hormel Foods. “Chefs and restaurateurs are very aware of today’s dynamic food landscape and consumers’ desire to add more plant-based foods to their diets. The new Happy Little Plants® brand pepperoni style topping was developed with foodservice operators to ensure pizzeria-level taste, convenience and quality, so much so, that many people may have a hard time tasting the difference between Happy Little Plants® brand pepperoni style topping and traditional pepperoni.” 

Over the coming weeks and months, the new Happy Little Plants® brand pepperoni style topping will be hitting pizzeria menus across the country. 

For more information on the Happy Little Plants® brand, please visit https://www.hormelfoodservice.com/brand/happy-little-plants/, www.instagram.com/happylittleplantsbrand, or www.happylittleplants.com. 

*based on latest 52-week IRI data 

ABOUT THE HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® BRAND The Happy Little Plants® brand was introduced by Hormel Foods in 2019 and celebrates the power of plant protein while offering a great tasting solution for people looking to add more plant-based food into their diet. The Happy Little Plants® brand proudly supports the efforts of the National Young Farmers Coalition to help the next generation of farmers reshaping the country’s agriculture systems. For more information about the Happy Little Plants® brand, please visit www.happylittleplants.com. 

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 

“The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for 12 years, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/. 

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New York, NY – It’s National Pizza Month and a vegan family from Harlem in New York City has changed the game with Pleese^®, their unique allergen-friendly plant-based pizza cheese. Developed specifically to meet the perfect trifecta of taste, texture and melt, Pleese^® is carefully crafted using traditional methods without any dairy from bean and potato proteins.

“We’ve been New Yorkers longer than we’ve been vegan,” Kobi Regev, co-founder and CEO of Pleese Foods explains. “When we changed our diet for health reasons in 2014, the biggest pain point we had was life without decent pizza. The tastier dairy free cheese options on the market were either made from nuts or soy, and the more widespread versions would never be approved by New Yorkers. We set out to create an authentic tasting plant based cheese that would be so good that no one could tell the difference, and we’ve been blown away by people’s responses.”

Free of dairy, soy, nuts, gluten and GMOs, Pleese^® has been tested and approved by the harshest food critics on the planet: kids from New York City.

“As a teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the number of my students that have issues with digesting dairy and soy,” co-founder Abev Regev continued. “It was very important for me that we created an allergy-friendly product that would be safe for my students to enjoy in school and that it be so good that kids would prefer it to dairy.”

Pleese^® is currently available in a handful of restaurants in New York City, including Vito’s Slice and Ices, Tavola, Tavolino’s Hell Kitchen, Rocco’s Pizza and Stella’s Pizza. Checker’s Pizza in Connecticut is their first official expansion outside of the city.

“Our first goal was to meet the scrutiny of the most honest and cynical pizza consumer on the planet,” Regev elaborated. “Now that we’ve got NYC’s approval, we’re ready to expand across the country and around the globe.”

To learn more about Pleese^® Foods, visit www.saypleese.com and follow @pleesecheese on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

VeganPopEats Review of Pleese Cheese at Tavolino’s

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Explore the most diverse and flexible frozen pizza dough, crust and flatbread portfolio in the market.

Today, your consumers have elevated expectations for their pizza. At the same time, a tight labor market is increasing costs while the labor pool continues to shrink — creating challenges in attracting, training andretaining staff. This makes anyone-can-do-it, versatile products even more valuable.

Feeling stretched? At Rich’s, we’ve got your back — and your back-of-house. We’re invested in your long-term success, helping you win today — and plan for tomorrow. For over 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to bringing you innovative solutions that deliciously balance the demands of your consumers with the needs of your operation.

Our pizza portfolio is designed to help you navigate a complex, creative world with culinary solutions built around your needs, while bringing you the latest trends to stay ahead of your competitors. As trends have evolved and expanded, so has our portfolio. Our commitment is reflected in our investments, acquisitions, quality and safety.

Find your pie.

At Rich’s, we leave no operator behind. That’s why we’ve developed such a diverse line of pizza

dough and crust formulations. No matter who you are or how your operation works, Rich’s has a pizza for everyone.

• Dough Balls – Offering our most authentic pizza making experience, Dough Balls arrive pre-portioned and ready to thaw, proof, stretch, top and bake into gourmet pies.
• Proof-and-Bake Sheeted Pizza Dough – Our edge-to-edge Proof and Bake Dough is the industry standard for fresh baked pizza without any scaling, dividing, rounding or stretching required.
• Ready-To-Stretch Sheeted Pizza Dough – With Ready-To-Stretch, we’ve done the proofing for you! Take your dough out of the cooler, stretch it to your signature shape, and top and bake.
• Fresh ‘n Ready™ Oven Rising Sheeted Pizza Dough – Fresh ’n Ready Dough is ready on demand without the multi-step process or waste of traditional dough, and works for menu options beyond pizza.
• Parbaked Pizza Crusts – Perfect for busy kitchens serving delicious pizza on a flavorful crust – even without the expertise or time to manage dough. Simply top, bake and serve.
• Fully Topped Crusts – The distinctive artisan crust is the perfect base to give your consumers exactly what they want, while providing you convenience and ease.
• Plant-Based Pizza – Our plant-powered crusts, doughs and flatbreads take nature’s most delicious ingredients to the next level for pizzas and flatbreads that are fresher — yet more indulgent — than ever.
• Retail-Ready Crusts – Our retail-ready pizza crusts provide the perfect base for creativity — including options for shoppers looking for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, Keto-friendly and plant-based options.

With Rich’s, you don’t need to be a pizza expert. That’s us. Let’s discover your edge, together. Explore our complete dough, crust and flatbread offerings at richsusa.com/products/pizza/, or contact Rich’s at (800) 356-7094 or helpline@rich.com.

About Rich Products

Rich’s is a family-owned food company operated around a belief that inspiration can transform a business. With us as your partner, you’re adding 75 years of experience and expertise to your kitchen. From foodservice and retail to in-store bakery, deli and prepared foods, among others, we have you covered with thousands of easy-handling, versatile and delicious products you can use to satisfy any consumer demand. Beyond our portfolio, our collective hearts and minds, global insight and culinary problem solving power is focused on providing you with real solutions — for right now, for what’s next and for what’s ahead. Learn more at richs.com.

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Fried calamari is America’s favorite appetizer – and there’s a lot more that Premium Domestic Calamari can do for you.

Caught in the cold, deep waters of the north Atlantic Ocean, The Town Dock’s Premium Domestic Calamari is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable Northern Shortfin Squid. Premium Domestic Calamari is a product of the USA and wild-caught by our dedicated partner fleet here in Rhode Island.

The Town Dock offers Premium Domestic Calamari at a very competitive price. Plus, we’re foodservice veterans who can help you use calamari to bolster your margins and offer creative, delicious dishes that will keep your customers coming back for more.

Shortfin is a slightly larger, meatier squid that offers great plate coverage for fried rings, and a savory flavor that lends itself to a variety of other applications: pizza toppings, pasta, ceviche, salads, wraps, and more. Ask us for the recipes, cooking tips, and ideas – we can help!

Looking for something different? The Town Dock is proud to offer a variety of squid species from around the globe. In addition to our frozen domestic and imported product line-up, we also offer calamari steaks and calamari strips and a ready-to-use calamari product.

For more than 40 years, The Town Dock has focused on offering both the highest quality wild-caught calamari and the very best service. A market leader in foodservice calamari with a growing retail presence, we are a vertically integrated and family-owned seafood company located on the water in Point Judith, Rhode Island.

We partner with a dedicated fleet of fishing vessels, local fishermen, and global suppliers, and provide the calamari expertise that guides our customers in making the best decisions for their unique businesses. Our customers include independent and national-chain restaurants, caterers, supermarket chains, food box delivery services, wholesale fish markets, broadline distributors, and retailers.

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Did you know that 53% of consumers believe a fresh, creamy flavor is the most important attribute of a high quality fresh mozzarella?¹

Grande Fior•di•Latte, “flower of the milk” is a Fresh Mozzarella unlike any other in the marketplace, and it will create an unforgettable experience that will bring your customers back, again and again. Now, what makes Grande Fior•di•Latte so special? It’s really pretty simple – it’s about the flavor! It starts with fresh, quality milk. At Grande, we and our producer dairies take pride in having some of the highest quality milk, along with traditional cheese-making principles. It matters, especially for a fresh cheese like Fior•di•Latte. Our passion is to showcase the flavor and beauty of our fresh milk, accented nicely with light cultured dairy flavors developed through our traditional cheese making. Grande Fior•di•Latte is clean, light, fresh, and milky, with a little culture to balance and a touch of sea salt to finish. Simple and delightful!

Available in five sizes, you can make Grande Fior•di•Latte perfect in any application from antipasto to ziti.

• Ciliegine “Little Cherries”, 1/3 oz. ball, ideal for serving whole on antipasto platters, as appetizers or on top of salads
• Bocconcini “Little Mouthfuls”, 1 ½ oz. ball, great for halving and quickly melting on traditional dishes such as crostini or bruschetta
• Ovoline “Egg-like Ovals”, 4 oz. ball, perfect for slicing on classic Caprese salads or sandwiches
• Rodondino_® “Round and Plump”, 10 oz. ball, ideal for quantity chopping, dicing and slicing for pastas or salads
• Cepponelli_® “Logs”, 11.43oz Log, makes slicing simple while creating greater coverage, better eye appeal and less waste

Looking for ways to create excitement for Fresh Mozzarella in your restaurant? Visit our website for recipe ideas or try some of these:

• Marinated Mozzarella Bruschetta
• Caesar Chicken Ciabatta Club
• Arugula & Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators as the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the taste and consistency of our products and it’s what keeps your customers coming back. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. This ensures that you get consistency of flavor, yield and melt day in, day out. You never have to worry about the performance of the cheese so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence

To see why it’s a flavor your customer will never forget, call 800.847.2633 or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹ Datassential Consumer Omnibus Study, March 2021

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Consumers are craving comfort food like never before, but they also want it to be healthy, good for the planet and tasty too.

Valio USA, known for its Finlandia brand of cheeses and butter is answering the call with the U.S. launch to the foodservice market of Oddlygood Mozzarella, a meltable plant-based cheese that provides a delicious and gooey addition to pizza, arguably America’s favorite comfort food.

Created by chefs with pizza makers in mind, efforts are underway to partner with distributors across the country. Valio is featuring Oddlygood at the just-launched Pizza Expo 365 and has had strong initial response from operators. The company will also showcase Oddlygood at key industry trade shows this year whether in person or virtually including  ExpoWest, IDDBA and Pizza Expo International.

“Eating habits are clearly changing. With our long heritage as cheesemakers, we saw an opportunity to bring our expertise to the fast-growing plant-based category,” says Mari Meriluoto, director of marketing and business development for Valio USA, formerly known as Finlandia Cheese, Inc.  Valio USA is a division of Valio, based in Helsinki, Finland.

“Oddlygood is as easy to work with as any other cheese and delivers on great taste, which has been lacking in vegan mozzarellas,” Mariluoto says. “It also maintains its creaminess when cold.” In the Nordic region Oddlygood Mozzarella tops vegan pies in some 300 Kotipizza restaurants and at other eateries. Kotipizza is the largest pizza chain in the Nordic countries.

Oddlygood Mozzarella is sold shredded in 2.2-lb. bags and in 6.6-lb. logs.  It works as a vegan alternative for any recipe that calls for creamy, melty cheese such as quesadillas, paninis, flatbreads and Italian entrées. It is made with shea and coconut oils and potato starch protein.

Valio USA has created a suite of resources for distributors and operators, including training videos, recipe ideas and an ambassador program that will showcase chefs.

Mario DeMita Jr., owner of Mario’s pizza in Niagara Falls, N.Y., tested Oddlygood Mozzarella by doing side-by-side comparisons with several other plant-based options and made it part of his menu.  “Meltability, texture, and taste are all superior. We had nothing but positive feedback from our customers. I used to cringe when someone would order a vegan pizza, but now I am truly proud to serve them” he says.

Valio USA is also launching Oddlygood plant-based Cheddar Cheese to the U.S. foodservice market, in shreds and slices – just the right products for comfort foods like vegan mac & cheese and plant-based cheeseburgers. There are no plans yet to sell consumer packs of either cheese in the U.S.

About Valio USA

Valio USA is part of Valio Group, a dairy and food company based in Helsinki, Finland, with roots dating back to 1905. It changed its name from Finlandia USA, Inc. in September 2020. The company is owned by dairy cooperatives comprising 4,700 dairy farmers and has been named Finland’s number one sustainable company for the past seven years. Known for innovation, Valio launched plant-based products under the Oddlygood brand including oat drinks, snacks and cheese alternatives. Valia USA sells cheeses and butters under the Finlandia label and Oddlygood Mozzarella and Cheddar to the foodservice sector. Learn more at Valio USA. For more information on Oddlygood plant-based products, go to Oddlygood.net

Sales Contact

Joseph Cecere, joseph.cecere@valio.com or 480-489-4140

Website: https://oddlygood.net/us/foodservice/

Instagram: @Oddlygoodus

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Introducing Grande Avorio_TM Fresh Mozzarella Loaf, a traditional East Coast specialty cheese with a clean dairy flavor to help you create authentic East Coast pies like Grandma Pizza. And authenticity is something your customers are craving. In fact, 49% of consumers say they want to see more authentic pizzas.¹ Avorio’s flavor and creamy, delicate texture are sure to create new fans of your pizzeria and keep them coming back for more since 62% of consumers return to their favorite pizzeria because of great-tasting food.²

The Avorio Difference

• Clean dairy flavor
• Tender, delicate and creamy texture
• All natural
• Minimal flow and stretch
• Natural white color – free of additives like titanium dioxide
• No need to drain prior to baking

Not only does Grande provide a product you can count on, we also have recipe ideas to inspire your next new menu item.

Try these recipes featuring Grande Avorio

• Grandma Pizza
• Italian Hero
• Mozzarella En Corrazza
• Wild Mushroom, Arugula & Prosciutto Pizza

Visit www.grandecheese.com/products/avorio to learn more, request a sample and watch chef Laura Meyer’s Grandma Pizza demo.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹Technomic Pizza Consumers Trend Report, 2018

²Path to Consumption Study, Datassential and Grande, 2018

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Now your customers can enjoy one the most popular kinds of pizza toppings, but in a sumptuous plant-based version.

Great news! For the first time, pizzerias, restaurants and supermarkets can offer vegans  — and all of your more health-conscious customers — Veggie Power’s selection of all-vegan pizzas made with VIOLIFE 100% Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, including one with the first ever first-ever plant-based pepperoni toppings.

Every Veggie Power Cauliflower Pizza Crust is Non GMO, Gluten Free and, of course, All Natural — all this with only 7 Grams of Carbs.

And Veggie Power Cauliflower Pizza Crusts are made in the gourmet, New York Style, with thin crusts that are crispier and tastier than other cauliflower pizza crusts.

Veggie Power also offers pizzerias, restaurants and supermarkets a fabulous vegan all-vegetable pizza, made with VIOLIFE 100% vegan 100% mozzarella cheese, which kids especially love. And Veggie Power’s plain cauliflower pizza crusts are also made with delicious VIOLIFE 100% vegan 100% mozzarella cheese. So all your health-conscious shoppers and diners now have a great new way to enjoy a pizza that’s both delicious and healthful — thanks to Veggie Power.

The rapid growth of the vegan market in the United States has been extraordinary, especially in the last decade. But one area that hasn’t fully satisfied the huge vegan market — and even non-vegans who want more healthful alternatives in their meal choices — is the pizza. That’s why we created Veggie Power Cauliflower Crust Pizzas.

Veggie Power was founded to be the most healthful, delicious and trusted cauliflower pizza crust brand in the country. We knew what a great vegan pizza should have, like the best, most healthful ingredients, terrific taste, a crust with just 7 grams of carbs, and of course be Non GMO, Gluten Free, all-natural, and be made with delicious Violife Mozzarella Cheese. And it has to taste like the best, most sumptuous of New York Style pizzas!

We knew that we were asking a lot, but vegans and your other health-conscious pizza lovers deserve eating great pizzas just everyone else. So, welcome to the Veggie Power family, where healthy eating for healthy living never tasted better!

To find out more about Veggie Power’s delicious breakthrough pizzas, please visit our website at TDSpecialtyFoods.com, or please call us at 732-803-2925. And soon you’ll be serving your vegan and health-conscious customers the most delicious plant-based pizzas they’ve ever tasted.

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People of all ages in more than 200 countries enjoy Nutella®, which gets its unique taste from ingredients like roasted hazelnuts,  and cocoa.

In addition, Nutella® is gluten free and has no artificial colors or preservatives. Be creative by adding Nutella® to your menu. Available in a variety of foodservice sizes.

www.ferrerofoodservice.com

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We are bringing Sicily to you! Our Sicilian roasted espresso coffee is a perfect complement to your restaurant’s menu. Rich aroma with balanced yet strong taste harmoniously come together in every sip. Authentic taste makes our coffee the best on the market! Rich, strong and creamy – our espresso will make you fall in love at first sip. Currently we carry espresso pods, nespresso-style capsules and ground coffee. Please visit our website sicilianimportsusa.com for complete list of brands and products.

Phone 804-868-0240

Website sicilianimportsusa.com

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Flavor innovator, Girard’s Food Service, has re-crafted six of America’s most popular dressings and vinaigrettes to fit today’s plant-based dining trends. With these industry-first plant-based varieties, restaurants can now offer all their patrons the instantly familiar taste and texture of popular dressings – fully satisfying traditional diners as well as flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies/sensitivities.

The six new plant-based flavors include: Caesar Dressing, Ranch Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian Vinaigrette, Chipotle Garlic Aioli Spread and Creamy Stone Ground Dressing. Remarkably, Girard’s has matched the flavor, consistency and functionality of traditional dressings, allowing restaurants to seamlessly execute today’s dining trends while demonstrating their menu is in tune with emerging customer expectations.

Research indicates that plant-based dressings are expected to surge in popularity, much like plant-based beverages and burgers. Increasingly, plant-based options are appearing throughout the menu, and now operators can offer America’s favorite dressings and vinaigrettes with these new varieties available in restaurant-friendly one-gallon jugs. To request a sample – or additional information about Girard’s award winning dressings, sauces, mustards and spreads – simply call 1-888-327-8442 or visit https://girardsdressings.com/dressings/?term=109 to learn more.

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New 1.5 oz. Ramekin is ideal for any service application

(Elwood, IN) – Portion control (PC) condiments have become a priority among foodservice operators due to the pandemic. The new Red Gold® 1.5 oz. Pull-Top Ramekin^TM offers a single solution for dine-in, take-out and delivery customers.

“At the onset of the COVID pandemic, Red Gold® foresaw the need for a new PC package for serving condiments to customers. The Pull-Top Ramekin™ is our response. Perfect as an alternative to ketchup as a tabletop condiment, for take-out or delivery, drive-through and catering, this 1.5 oz. serving can be one solution for almost every need to standardize service and save on labor,” says David Halt, Vice-President of Foodservice for Red Gold.

The ketchup ramekin offers a wide-mouth opening for dipping fries, onion rings, tots and chicken tenders with ease. Compared to plastic ramekins prepared by the restaurant for take-out or delivery, the Pull-Top Ramekin™ is tamper-evident, reduces contact and eliminates the mess and labor of filling the ramekins and securing a lid.

A Technomic consumer survey earlier this year found that 59% of consumers prefer portion control packaging for their condiments. “Due to high demand, some operators are experiencing shortages and limited distribution of their ketchup PCs from other suppliers,” says Halt. “We’re not experiencing inventory issues and we’re here with ample supply of PC packets, dipping cups and our new Pull-Top Ramekin^TM.”

Red Gold’s condiment options include regular formula ketchup as well as packets and dipping cups with a low sodium, no high fructose corn syrup formula. The company also offers spicy options like Jalapeno Ketchup and Huy Fong® Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Ketchup in a PC packet.

Operators can sample all Red Gold PC products free of charge at RedGoldFoodservice.com/PCkit

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Enjoyed by millions nationwide, Pizza Packet provides portion control pre packaged Spice and Parmesan packets. Made with only premium quality ingredients, Pizza Packet is the most convenient and most cost effective way to provide added value to your customers.

During these challenging times every penny counts, Pizza Packet saves you time and money and is a MUCH more hygienic and sanitary option over dirty shakers and even plastic cups and lids.

Pizza Packet products include Parmesan Cheese, Crushed red pepper, Garlic, Oregano and Italian Spice.

Pizza Packet also does custom blending and offers a private label option. Check out pizzapacket.com for all your packaging needs.

Follow Pizza Packet on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and news.

Pizza Spice Packet LLC

866-291-5455

info@pizzapacket.com

www.pizzapacket.com

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Enjoyed by millions nationwide, Pizza Packet provides portion control pre packaged Spice and Parmesan packets. Made with only premium quality ingredients, Pizza Packet is the most convenient and most cost effective way to provide added value to your customers.

During these challenging times every penny counts, Pizza Packet saves you time and money and is a MUCH more hygienic and sanitary option over dirty shakers and even plastic cups and lids.

Pizza Packet products include Parmesan Cheese, Crushed red pepper, Garlic, Oregano and Italian Spice.

Pizza Packet also does custom blending and offers a private label option. Check out pizzapacket.com for all your packaging needs.

Follow Pizza Packet on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and news.

Pizza Spice Packet LLC

866-291-5455

info@pizzapacket.com

www.pizzapacket.com

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NEW YORK, NY April 20, 2020 – Pleese™ is a new  plant-based cheese that melts perfectly on Pizza. Crafted using traditional methods without any dairy, Pleese™ is all-natural, allergen-friendly (dairy, soy, seed, gluten and nut-free) and is being introduced to the domestic and international food service markets by Co-Founders Kobi and Abev Regev.

“We’ve been New Yorkers longer than vegans so we made it our mission to create the most perfect plant-based cheese.  We got tired of there not being enough vegan options in restaurants and wanted to make sure we could make a product that would be easy and affordable to add to menus everywhere. Each batch is meticulously crafted specifically to perform flawlessly on pizza,” stated CEO Kobi Regev, who is also well known for his expertise in plant-based food manufacturing best practices.

“When my wife Abev and I initially changed our diets and began eating healthier back in 2014, our biggest pain point was giving up on corner shop pizza slices, and to New Yorkers that was core to our identity. We started making vegan pizzas at home and got a lot of attention online for it. People reached out to us from all walks of life because they are seeking to avoid dairy-based products but still crave their favorite comfort foods. When people try Pleese they experience a game changing moment in their lives. They are stunned that what they ate was vegan because it taste amazing and melts like it’s supposed to,” added Regev.

Founded in New York City, Pleese Foods is supported by Hot Bread Kitchen, a Harlem, NY- based incubator, The Harlem Local Vendor Program, and backed by Big Idea Ventures’s ‘New Protein Accelerator,’ reflecting the growing demand for mass produced plant-based cheese.

The company is currently launching test runs with chefs and restaurants across the country. A consumer version will be available for sale online beginning in July 2020 and it will also be available in select retail stores in Q4 of this year.

For Consumers: If you want to be able to purchase Pleese in a store near you there is a form on the company’s website: www.saypleese.com. To be alerted and be eligible for future promotions and giveaways, kindly subscribe through the site.

For Restaurants and Other Food Service Venues: If you are an industry professional interested in experimenting with Pleese product samples, you can also reach out via our website. Pleese…Like us on Facebook.com/pleesefoods and Follow us on Instagram @pleesecheese.tm

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Chocolate icing is the perfect sweet topping for cookies, breadsticks, or dessert pizza.

Kagome’s latest culinary creation, Chocolate Icing, helps translate culinary trends and timeless flavors to your menu. Thanks to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, combined with culinary expertise, Kagome’s sauces, spreads, and icings are the gold standard in flavor and quality.

Chocolate has been a treasured treat since the Mayans discovered cacao beans in Mexico thousands of years ago. The truly satisfying and intense flavor of chocolate comes through in this delectably indulgent Chocolate Icing. Enjoy it drizzled over cookies, as a dip for breadsticks, or a base for a dessert pizza.

Made with real coco powder, Kagome’s Chocolate Icing contain no artificial colors or flavors and can be made halal suitable. Kagome can custom formulate to your business needs.

Kagome’s Chocolate Icing is available in 1-ounce dip cups to 160-ounce shelf stable, flexible food service pouches.

About Kagome

Kagome has been a leading company in the production of custom sauces for more than 100 years. We work with many of the top 10 pizza chains in the United States. One of our main goals is to provide customers with the highest level of food safety. Kagome’s production facilities are SQF Level 3 Certified. Our production philosophy is first-time quality. We guarantee quality products, thanks to the strict tests that our laboratory performs on all Kagome products.

To learn more visit http://www.kagomeusa.com, email us at ideations@kagomeusa.com, or call 650-645-7633

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New style is the base for brilliant recipes

(Elwood, IN)—Redpack^® now offers a style of tomatoes that takes time and labor out of creating delicious menu items. New Redpack All Purpose Crushed Ground Tomatoes is made from mature vine-ripened Roma tomatoes that have been expertly ground and covered in a thick puree to further enhance a rich, red tomato color and flavor.

“This unique style of tomatoes has been coarsely ground so that they appear as if they were prepared from scratch in an operator’s kitchen,” says David Halt, Red Gold’s Vice-President of Foodservice Sales and Marketing. Red Gold produces the Redpack brand for foodservice. “We’ve taken time and labor out of creating great-tasting menu items with this new style of tomatoes.”

Made from vine ripened tomatoes, Non-GMO Project Verified and packed in non-BPA/BPS lined cans, Redpack’s All Purpose Crushed Ground Tomatoes are an idea recipe starter for artisan-style pizza sauce, etouffee, chili, gumbos and more.

For more information on All Purpose Crushed Ground Tomatoes visit https://bit.ly/2FAk87P. For other great-tasting Redpack products go to Redpacksauce.com.

Red Gold is America’s largest privately-owned and operated tomato companies. Providing the best tasting tomatoes in the world, the company offers Red Gold condiments and fresh-packed tomatoes, Redpack^® prepared sauces, Sacramento^® Tomato Juice and Huy Fong^® Hot Chili Sauce Ketchup. Learn more at https://redgoldfoods.com.

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Did you know that 63% of people choose one restaurant over another due to taste/flavor preferences?¹ This indicates that bold signature flavors will help your restaurant differentiate from the competition and keep your customers coming back for more.

Grande Provolone is a perfect addition to your dishes providing an unmistakably bold flavor that complements your other ingredients. This highly versatile product provides your customers with a robust flavor and consistently performs day in and day out, making it ideal for your pizzas, sandwiches, and pastas.

We offer two styles of Provolone: Deli Style Provolone, the traditional 4.5″ diameter available in loaf and sliced formats, and Provo•Nello® Provolone, a smaller-diameter Provolone leaving you with more slices per pound, available in loaf, shred, and sliced formats for easy portion control and cost-savings.

Benefits of Grande Provolone

• Exceptional Flavor- a warm, buttery and deliciously bold taste that complements the taste of your other ingredients.
• Consistency- consistency in flavor, yield and, melt in any oven type assuring you the best result each and every time.
• Performance- high quality, consistent milk supply, and traditional cheesemaking processes that provide you with a dependable flavor and performance, keeping your customers coming back.

Not only does Grande provide a product you can count on, but we also have recipe ideas to inspire your next new menu item.

Try these recipes featuring Grande Provolone

• Cuban Grill-Pressed Sandwich
• Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable & Ricotta Panini
• Spicy Soppressata & Provolone Pie
• Pasta Rustica with Sausage & Peppers

Visit www.grandecheese.com for more information or additional recipe ideas.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹Restaurant Success in 2019, Toast, 2019

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Kagome’s latest culinary creation, Cioppino Sauce, helps translate culinary trends and timeless flavors to your menu. Thanks to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, combined with culinary expertise, Kagome’s sauces and spreads are the gold standard in flavor and quality.

Additionally, one of our main goals is to provide customers with the highest level of food safety.  Kagome’s production facilities are SQF Level 3 Certified.

Inspired by the iconic seafood stew that originated in San Francisco, Kagome’s Cioppino will take you on a flavor journey to the city by the bay.  A delicious blend of ripe tomatoes, sweet basil, olive oil, notes of garlic, and briny clam with a hint of lemon. Kagome’s Cioppino Sauce is versatile, it can be used as a base for a distinctive pizza, a mix in with pasta, or a one of a kind dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Keto-friendly, Cioppino can be made halal suitable.

Available in 32oz to 160oz shelf stable, flexible food service pouches.

About Kagome

Kagome has been a Leading Company in the Production of Custom Sauces for more than 100 years. We work with many of the top 10 pizza chains in the United States.  Our production philosophy is first-time quality. We guarantee quality products, thanks to the strict tests that our laboratory performs on all Kagome products.

To learn more visit http://www.kagomeusa.com, email us at ideations@kagomeusa.com, or call 650-645-7633

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Melrose Park, IL. – Award-winning Caputo Cheese is set to launch Elevated Cow (www.elevatedcow.com), a new brand of CBD-infused crafted fresh mozzarella. The new range of unique cheese is created with 100% organic hemp sourced in the United States, lab tested and verified.

“A rigorous amount of research and testing went into developing Elevated Cow and we are excited to provide our customers with a new cheese experience,” said Natale Caputo, President of Caputo Cheese.

After positive personal experience with CBD, Natale was on a mission to craft something unique: our award-winning fresh mozzarella elevated with CBD. After rigorous lab tests, Natale put his stamp of approval on the cheese and began working to make CBD fresh mozzarella available to cheese lovers looking for elevated offerings. “I believe in the positive effects of CBD,” continued Natale, “infusing CBD into my passion of fresh mozzarella just seemed natural.”

Cannabidiol is independently lab tested for potency, solvents and for any potential contaminants. Verified CBD is then infused into the cheese making process under the watchful eye of Caputo’s microbiologist staff. Final product is then lab tested a second time for potency accuracy. Each Elevated Cow Fresh Mozzarella production run is specially lot coded for potency and traceability.

Elevated Cow is currently available in both wholesale and retail packaging.

About Caputo Cheese

Caputo Cheese has been crafting award-winning, fresh Italian cheeses for more than forty years. Raised in the family business, President Natale Caputo is now at the helm of the business first established by his parents. While the recipes that his father, Pasquale, brought over when he emigrated from Puglia continue to be the foundation of our fresh cheese line, Natale is continuously researching new products, and packaging to fit the cheese needs of our customers.

For more information, visit www.caputocheese.com or www.elevatedcow.com

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NEVADA, Iowa (February 7, 2020) – Burke Corp. (Nevada, Iowa) a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) and an industry leader in foodservice fully cooked meat toppings and ingredients, announced the launch of newBurke™ Alternatives plant-based products available to foodservice operators across the country.

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“We know that a growing number of consumers are interested in incorporating more plant-based foods into their diets,” said Amy Thielking, marketing manager at Burke. “These new products are the perfect way to not only add more plant options to meals, but also still enjoy a great-tasting meal with plant-based ingredients.”

ABOUT BURKE

Burke Corporation is a leading manufacturer of fully cooked meats, supplying the highest quality products for the foodservice and prepared food industries. Headquartered in Nevada, Iowa, Burke Corporation is a subsidiary of Hormel Foods and manufactures and markets fully cooked meats and meat alternatives to be used as ingredients in a variety of applications – for pizzerias, Italian and casual restaurants, and manufacturers of prepared foods. Throughout more than 40 years in the topping business and 50 years in the pizza industry, Burke has spent decades honing their skills to create the best ingredients and give the customer exactly what they need, consistently. To learn more about Burke, visit www.BurkeCorp.com

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, Hormel^® Natural Choice^®, Applegate^®, Justin’s^®, Wholly^®, Hormel^® Black Label^®, Columbus^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 11^th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com andhttp://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

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Kagome’s latest culinary creation, Roasted Garlic and Herb Buttery Spread, helps translate culinary trend of butter spreads to your menu. Thanks to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, combined with culinary expertise, Kagome’s sauces and spreads are the gold standard in flavor and quality.

Additionally, one of our main goals is to provide customers with the highest level of food safety.  Kagome’s production facilities are SQF Level 3 Certified.

Buttery Spreads are a simple, culinary concept with endless flavor combinations. Kagome’s Roasted Garlic & Herb Buttery Spread is a softened butter and oil blend, combined with smoky roasted garlic and a variety of Italian herbs. Roasted garlic and herb buttery spreads are a versatile food, ideally used as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, a brush on for pizzas, a meat topper for proteins, or a flavor boost in stir-frys. 

Keto-friendly, buttery spreads can be made vegan, kosher, and halal suitable.

Available in pack sizes from 0.5 pound to 3 pound frozen tubs.

About Kagome

Kagome has been a Leading Company in the Production of Custom Sauces for more than 100 years. Our production philosophy is based on first-time quality. We guarantee a quality product, thanks to the strict tests that our quality laboratory performs on our buttery spreads, throughout the cooking process.

To learn more visit http://www.kagomeusa.com, email us at ideations@kagomeusa.com, or call 650-645-7633.

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Proceeds go to “Folds of Honor” Foundation

(ELWOOD, IN) – Red Gold Ketchup bottles will have a new look as part of its partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation that provides educational assistance to the families of fallen or disabled military heroes. The foundation’s distinctive emblem, to be added to the company’s ketchup 20oz and 14oz squeeze bottle labels, will raise awareness of the foundation and financially benefit the one million Americans whose family has been adversely affected by a sacrifice of a hero in service to the nation.

“Our company’s origin was to provide food for troops during World War II in 1942,” says David Halt, Red Gold’s Vice-President for Foodservice. “Our new partnership with Folds of Honor is a natural extension of our support to military families who have already given so much to our nation.”

Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission – to honor the sacrifice of America’s heroes, while giving hope to the bearers of their legacy. We will stand in the financial gap of the more than one million dependents adversely affected by war, providing educational scholarships to the children and spouses of those fallen or disabled while serving our nation. “We are so humbled, so excited and so grateful for Red Gold’s support and selecting us as a partner,” says Ben Leslie, Folds of Honor Executive Vice President.

Red Gold will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the company’s Red Gold branded ketchup to the organization. “Foodservice operators can support Folds of Honor when they purchase our Red Gold premium ketchup,” says Halt. “Every operator can easily share their support for the organization with their own customers with every Red Gold “Folds of Honor” ketchup bottle on their tables. Together, we will “Honor Their Sacrifice.  Educate Their Legacy.”

About Red Gold

Four generations of the Reichart family have been producing premium quality tomato products since 1942.  When the US entered WWII, the government asked citizens to step up and help the war effort and the call was answered.  Since then, Red Gold has become the largest privately-owned tomato processor in the nation with three state-of-the-art facilities in Elwood, Geneva, and Orestes, Indiana.

The company also boasts a million square foot distribution center in Alexandria and operates the subsidiary RG Transport trucking fleet in Elwood.  Red Gold partners with local family farms across Indiana, southern Michigan, and Northwest Ohio to sustainably produce premium quality canned tomatoes, ketchup, sauces, salsas, and juices for foodservice, private brands, export, co-pack, and club channels of distribution.  The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso, Sacramento, Huy Fong, and Nickel City.  Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: “To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world.”

Visit www.RedGoldFoods.com to learn more about Red Gold.

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Always listening to its customers Sud’n’Sol keeps innovating.  Bringing every day and not-so-common Oven Roasted and Chargrilled veggies to the table with the most refined French artisan cooking processes, with only one goal:  The pleasure of your taste buds!

Sud’n’Sol is committed to making Chefs life easier by providing them with the best ingredients they deserve.  Introducing Sud’n’Sol Chargrilled Zucchini Strips, Chargrilled Eggplant Strips and Chargrilled Carrot Strips.

Perfect size ingredients for pizza and flatbreads toppings, those delicious and colorful strips will also make the ideal appetizers.

At Sud’n’Sol, we also take pride in offering you Healthy and Clean Label products.  We care about what you put in your body system and not about getting the cheapest ingredients on the market.  By Clean Label we truly mean: No Preservative, Non-GMO, Gluten Free and Allergen Free.  Therefore, our recipes always pass the strict ‘No-No list’ test customers have.  Like you, we like it the right and simple way, with no extra preservative that deteriorates the flavors, colors, shape and taste of the tomatoes, such as vinegar or sulfites.

About Sud’n’Sol:

Sud’n’Sol is the Pioneer of the Marinated Oven Roasted tomatoes and Chargrilled vegetables. Since 1997, Product quality and Innovation have been the Priority, in line with the Employees and Customers.

Working closely with suppliers to select the best produce in the market is our first step into offering a high standard product.  The secret of our recipes’ unique flavors and colors is our respect for the product at every stage of its transformation process.

We offer recipes including Marinated Oven Roasted and Chargrilled vegetables with and without oil, Vegetables dips, spreads, sauce bases, and a Plant-based line.

Sud’n’Sol is committed to offer only 100% Clean Label products (no additives, no preservatives, NON-GMO, Gluten Free) for more naturally delicious pleasure!

We are looking forward to meeting you and presenting you our addictive line of Veggies!

Contact us today at +1 (347) 419-2200, info@fresherlyfoods.com for more information and visit www.sudnsol.com/home

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Thanks to the top-quality wheat varieties used, our flours boast unfailingly high standards that are consistent over time.

Molino Pasini’s production philosophy is firmly based on the quality of its flour. This quality is guaranteed thanks to the strict tests performed by our test laboratory on all our products. This result is the outcome of a policy focused on meeting the requirements of customers who pay increasingly more attention to the quality standards of the products they buy.

Moreover, one of our main goals is to provide customers with the highest level of food safety, – achieved with the highest possible scores in different certifications: BRC-IFS, UNI EN ISO 22000 2005, UNI EN ISO 22000: FSSC, HACCP, KOSHER plus organic certification.

VERDE Flour – Pizza Line

Wheat flour type 00 for pizza – Approved by AVPN

Main features

Ideal for medium leavening. Dough to be prepared in the morning for the evening or for the day after.
CONSERVATION TIME AT 0-4°C: 1-2 days

The Register of the approved suppliers of the “True Neapolitan Pizza” (“Vera Pizza Napoletana”), organized and promoted by the True Neapolitan Pizza Association (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana or AVPN), represents a renowned tool for all pizzerias that are members of the Association, giving an effective help and assistance in the supply of raw ingredients needed for the making a “true Neapolitan pizza”.

10kg – 25kg bags.

Please visit us at www.molinopasini.com  or call us at 0039 0376 969015

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Nutella® offers customers an experience they will enjoy with the brand they love all day long.

According to Technomics Menu Monitor, Nutella® dessert pizza menu offerings have increased 9.7% in Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2018.

Available in a convenient 6.6 lb tub or 2.2 lb piping bag. For inspiring pizza recipes, visit our booth 918 at the Pizza & Pasta NE Expo, visit  www.ferrerofoodservice.com to learn more about Nutella® or call (800) 408-1505.

url: www.ferrerofoodservice.com

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Marking First International Cheese Competition for the Company

Bergamo, Italy– Caputo Cheese, US manufacturer of award-winning Italian Cheese, received multiple awards during the 2019 World Cheese Awards held in Bergamo on October 18^th. The cheesemaker earned a silver award for their signature hand-made Burrata and bronze for both their hand-dipped Ricotta Red and artful mini Nodini knots. The company’s participation at the World Cheese Awards was a momentous occasion for the Chicago-based manufacturer, with its initial foray into the international stage. Adding to the significance of a list of accolades was the location of the competition, Bergamo, celebrated as the European Capital of Cheese. The 32nd edition of the World Cheese Awards broke records with 3,804 cheese entries.

“This is our first time entering internationally and my parents, René and Pasquale Caputo were excited to be in Italy to receive prestigious honors at the World Cheese Awards,” exclaims Natale Caputo, President of Caputo Cheese and son of founders. “There’s a lot of passion and dedication that goes into our work and we’re grateful for the opportunity to showcase our commitment to crafting high-quality fresh cheese and receive international recognition.”

Caputo’s portfolio of cheese impressed an acclaimed panel of judges in several highly competitive categories. The Burrata is a mozzarella pouch filled with an exquisite combination of fine shreds of fresh mozzarella (Stracciatella) and cream. Handcrafted from whey in traditional fashion, Caputo’s Ricotta Red is ladled carefully by hand and packaged in baskets while warm to maintain a delicate consistency and offers a burst of creaminess. Capping off the list of winning cheese is Caputo’s signature mini Nodini knots, which are hand-knotted bundles of soft, fresh cheese and individually crafted with skimmed cow’s milk to provide a delicate texture and rich flavor.

A global cheese event and highly anticipated, the World Cheese Awards has been bringing together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers, consumers and food influencers worldwide for over three decades. The World Cheese Awards was held in Italy for the first time, with judging taking place in Bergamo as part of the city’s annual FORME cheese festival. FORME is a network project dedicated to the national and international enhancement and promotion of the entire Italian dairy and cheesemaking sector.

About Caputo Cheese

Since 1978, the Caputo family has been crafting the finest cheese at their world-class facility in Chicago. Caputo Cheese’s award-winning products possess the quality, flavor and consistency that only high standards and family pride can produce. Italian cheese takes center stage at Caputo Cheese and the full experience for the cheese lover is available through foodservice and our retail locations. For more information, visit www.caputocheese.com  

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The story of Vitelli Foods can be traced back to 1885. That year Luigi Vitelli emigrated from Italy into the United States of America from his native village of Torre del Greco, in the province of Naples. Italian immigrants in New York craved for some good pasta with San Marzano Tomatoes sauce. Luigi Vitelli saw an opportunity and he was probably the very first person to start importing canned Italian tomatoes to the US. Over the years the business grew bigger and bigger. The Vitelli family gradually expanded the line of products to include pasta, beans and other Italian specialties. Today’s Vitelli is quite different from the Vitelli of 1885 when it served the growing Italian immigrant community in the five boroughs of New York City. Today, products imported by Vitelli can be found in major supermarket chains and distributors throughout the United States. The company is still managed by a member of the Vitelli family, Claudia Vitelli.

Steeped in tradition, the Vitelli name stands for quality without compromise, bringing pasta and tomatoes made with the finest Italian ingredients to America for more than a century. We make our pasta in several different varieties and we offer Organic Whole Wheat, Gluten Free and Artisanal Pasta to suit all tastes and dietary needs. We also offer specialty tomato products like DOP San Marzano and Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes. We import fresh DOP mozzarella di bufala and ship to distributors throughout the United States and we represent the offices of Golfera Italian Charcuterie managing the sales to distributors for the US market. When it comes to Italian Food Vitelli is your specialist! Since 1885!

Vitelli Foods LLC -25 Rockwood Pl. Suite 220 – Englewood, NJ 07631

Ph. (201) 475-3599 – Fax (201) 475-3598 – Email: info@vitellifoods.com

www.vitellifoods.com

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Grande Sliced Cheese provides the flavor you expect from Grande with the consistency of a pre-sliced product. Each slice is the same size, shape and weight making portion control easy and saving you time back-of-house!  We offer four varieties of sliced cheese, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Part-Skim Mozzarella, Provo•Nello® Provolone and Deli Style Provolone that are perfect for sandwiches, pizza and more.

Sliced Cheeses not only provide you with exceptional flavor and consistency, they can help you back-of-house with reduced labor costs and less waste.

• 69% of casual dining operators agree that managing waste is a major challenge.¹
• 64% agree that managing labor costs are a major challenge¹.

Benefits of Grande Sliced cheese

• Consistency – Slices are a consistent size, shape and weight every time to help you manage your food costs
• Quality – Convenient resealable pouch with interleaf promotes freshness and simplifies handling
• Improve labor costs – Time needed to slice cheese and clean-up is eliminated, allowing your employees to spend more time with customers
• Reduce waste – Slicing in-house can lead to unusable pieces, leaving your profits in your slicer
• Improve employee safety – Save money on your insurance costs by eliminating risk of slicer related injuries
• Customer satisfaction – Consistent slice sizes provide great coverage on menu applications and excellent cheese flavor every time!

Not only does Grande provide a product you can count on day-in and day-out, we have recipe ideas to inspire your next new menu item.

Try some of our recipes featuring Grande sliced Provolone

• Italian Sub Chicago Style
• Spicy Soppressata & Provolone Pie
• Chicken Alfredo Melt

Or these great recipes featuring Grande Sliced Mozzarella

• Margherita Gilled Cheese Sandwich
• Prosciutto Al Balsamico Piadina
• Meatball Patty Melt

Visit www.grandecheese.com for more information or additional recipe ideas.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹Datassential Casual Dining Report, 2018

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Fully cooked oven roasted wings let you get bar snacks, party spreads, and appetizers out fast! Perfect for catering, too. Our savory Roasted Wings perform perfectly whether being baked or fried.  Founded more than 80 years ago, OK Foods has evolved from a livestock and poultry feed manufacturer to one of the world’s largest fully-integrated chicken producers. In November 2011, OK Foods was integrated into Industrias Bachoco located in Celaya, Mexico. Today, the OK Foods family includes more than 3,000 team members who are dedicated to producing consistently high-quality chicken products and nourishing people around the world. We strive to be a high-performing and successful organization in today’s diverse and evolving marketplace by nourishing our consumers, our employees, our environment, and our shareholders. Contact OK Foods, a Bachoco Company at (479)784-4186, www.okfoods.com, or tfretheim@okfoods.com for more information!

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From the Association for Dressings & Sauces for its Mint Lime with Tequila Dressing & Mango Gochujang Sauté Sauce

ATLANTA, GA – The Association for Dressings and Sauces awarded both 2019 Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year to one member, GFF, Inc., based in City of Industry, California.

GFF’s Mango Gochujang Sauté Sauce and Mint Lime with Tequila Dressing were the winning entries, with the awards presented at the ADS Annual Meeting “Playing an Instrumental Role” held October 5-7 at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas. This marks the first time GFF, Inc. has won both Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year, and the second time they won Dressing of the Year – in a competition that included all the leading foodservice dressing and sauce companies.

“Our Korean-style Mango Gochujang Sauté Sauce gets its unique flavor from the combination of various red peppers with roasted and fermented soybean. The savory sauce is balanced with sweet mango and cilantro highlighted with specks of black sesame,” said Mary dela Peña, VP of Research, Development & Quality at GFF, Inc.

The company’s Mint Lime with Tequila Dressing is made with a delicate blend of spearmint, aromatic lime & citrus undertones, complemented with chipotle pepper and just the right spike of Tequila with a sweet hint. The dressing also can be used as a sauce to add flavoring without the excessive calories, sugar or sodium.

“On behalf of GFF, we are happy to accept these distinguished industry awards from the Association for Dressings and Sauces,” said Dave Nicholson, CEO of HACO US, parent company of GFF, Inc.

The Dressing of the Year and Sauce of the Year awards are presented by ADS to recognize and celebrate truly innovative and delicious products. Nominations for the awards were received from ADS members and were then voted on by members via blind taste tests at the ADS Technical Meeting in Louisville, KY, held April 28-April 30, 2019. ADS members voted for the dressing and sauce deemed to have the best overall taste.

Founded in 1926, the Association for Dressings & Sauces is an international trade association of manufacturers of salad dressings, mayonnaise, condiment sauces and the suppliers to the industry. For more information about ADS, visit the Association’s website.

About GFF, Inc.:

GFF, Inc. has humble roots, stemming from a beloved French dressing recipe at Girard’s French Restaurant in San Francisco, California in 1935. This first dressing jumpstarted the business as it exists today, a center for innovation and high-quality standards. California-based GFF, Inc. is a division of HACO AG, a Swiss food manufacturer, and is one of the top foodservice manufacturers developing and distributing unique, high-quality salad dressings, sauces, mustards and spreads. For more information about GFF, Inc., visit its website at Girard’s Dressings.

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Buffalo, NY. – August 21, 2019– Rosina Food Products, a leading manufacturer of frozen Italian specialties, has launched its all-new Signature Pizza Toppings line, now available for foodservice operators looking to add versatile, authentic flavor to their menus.

Dedicated to providing its customers with true Italian flavors inspired by old neighborhood tradition, Rosina’s new pizza toppings are made with only the finest ingredients to create a made-from-scratch taste. Prepared with beef or Italian sausage, the new line is impressively flavorful and consistent.

“Our team worked hard to create a line of toppings that not only delivers homemade flavor, but also meets the needs of operators that are either more traditional in their technique, or choose to follow an on-trend cooking style,” says Chris Tirone, Vice President of Marketing, International and Customer Engagement, at Rosina Food Products.

Andrea Corigliano, Rosina Food Products Marketing Manager, adds “The versatility of the product makes it a great addition to not only pizza, but other menu items like chili, calzones and omelets that can help operators expand their offerings any time of the day.”

The Rosina Signature Pizza Toppings line includes eight different options including Small Chunky Sweet Italian Sausage, Traditional Beef Mini Meatballs and Spicy Sliced Italian Sausage that are frozen fresh for ease and convenience, and achieve optimal moisture levels in oven temperatures up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The random appearance of the beef and Italian sausage accomplishes a handcrafted look while the fresh flavor notes including garlic, fennel and bell pepper result in a product that customers will appreciate.

All toppings are freshly cooked, frozen and packaged in 2/5 lb. to 3/4 lb. pack sizes that include four to 18 pieces per ounce depending on the product. To learn more about Rosina Signature Pizza Toppings, visit www.rosina.com.

About Rosina Food Products

Rosina Food Products is a leading innovative frozen specialty food products manufacturer centered around Italian fare. Since 1963 the Italian family-owned company has focused on creating premier products that bring to life real Italian flavors and tradition. Rosina ensures the success of each and every one of its customers while delivering Real Italian Goodness. Rosina Food Products can be found in supermarkets, supercenters, wholesale clubs, military commissaries, cafeterias, and restaurants throughout North America and around the world. For more information, visit www.rosina.com.

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(Green Bay, Wis.) – The annual American Cheese Society Contest Judging took place in Richmond, Virginia recently, with 1742 entries from 257 companies.  BelGioioso Cheesemakers were awarded a total of seven prestigious medals during the conference Awards Ceremony on August 2^nd.

“The annual contest is a great touch point for our Cheesemakers to hear quality feedback from expert judges,” says Gaetano Auricchio, Executive Vice President, BelGioioso Cheese.  “It’s also an industry celebration where Cheesemakers come together to learn from each other in a truly collaborative way.  Like many of the smaller Cheesemakers who attend, we started making just one cheese, Sharp Provolone.  Forty years later, we are fortunate to be producing over 27 different cheeses and celebrating with seven awards.”

“BelGioioso Stracciatella is one of our newest offerings and the 1^st place Best of Class award recognizes its quality,” says Sean Moran, VP Sales & Marketing. “It’s the ‘Heart of Burrata’ the rich, sweet, milky filling you find inside our award-winning Burrata.  It’s made to order and a great new addition to any menu.”

BelGioioso Cheesemakers were recognized with a total of seven awards:

1^st Place Gold Medal – BelGioioso Stracciatella                                                                                                   

2^nd Place Silver Medal – BelGioioso Burrata with Black Truffle

2^nd Place Silver Medal – BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte® Platinum                                                                                    

2^nd Place Silver Medal – La Bottega di BelGioioso Cow & Sheep’s Milk Gorgonzola                                                                            

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – BelGioioso Burrata                                                                                                                                                                 

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte® Whole Milk

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Mandarini  

BelGioioso Cheese is a family-owned and operated company specializing in artisan Italian cheesemaking.  Using natural ingredients and fresh, local Wisconsin milk, Master Cheesemakers hand-craft a full line of exceptional cheeses guided by a commitment to quality and a respect for tradition.  At BelGioioso, every cheese is a specialty.  www.belgioioso.com

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Did you know 75% of consumers LOVE or like Fresh Mozzarella?² Don’t miss out on an opportunity to give consumers something they are looking for!

Grande Fior•di•Latte, “flower of the milk” is a Fresh Mozzarella unlike any other in the marketplace, with a distinctively pleasant flavor that’s reminiscent of fresh mozzarella handmade in the Italian countryside. True to Italian tradition, this cheese is presented in brine water to keep the cheese fresh and protect the tender mouth feel. Grande’s Fresh Mozzarella is all natural with no artificial colors, whiteners or preservatives to ensure you get a traditional, authentic product to serve your customers.

Available in five sizes, you can make Grande Fior•di•Latte perfect in every application from antipasto to ziti.

• Ciliegine “Little Cherries”, 1/3 oz. ball, ideal for serving whole on antipasto platters, as appetizers or on top of salads
• Bocconcini “Little Mouthfuls”, 1 ½ oz. ball, great for halving and quickly melting on traditional dishes such as crostini or bruschetta
• Ovoline “Egg-like Ovals”, 4 oz. ball, perfect for slicing on classic Caprese salads or sandwiches
• Rodondino ® “Round and Plump”, 10 oz. ball, ideal for quantity chopping, dicing and slicing for pastas or salads
• Cepponelli “Logs”, 11.43oz Log, makes slicing simple while creating greater coverage, better eye appeal and less waste

Looking for ways to create excitement for Fresh Mozzarella in your restaurant? Limited-Time Offers (LTOs) are a great way to engage consumers and get them to try something new and different. Half of consumers would seek LTO’s that are “unique to a restaurant”, 95% of adventurous eaters find some kind of LTO appealing and 65% of those who rarely try a new food find LTO’s appealing.¹

LTO’s are also a great way to promote new items to ensure your customers know you have something different available. Use them to build check averages and increase repeat visits. For more information on LTO’s visit our LTO page.

Looking for inspiration on what your next LTO could be? Visit our website for recipe ideas or try some of these:

• Marinated Mozzarella Bruschetta
• Pasta with Broccolini, Kale & Fresh Mozzarella
• Charcuterie Board Pizza

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators as the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the taste and consistency of our products and it’s what keeps your customers coming back. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. This ensures that you get consistency of flavor, yield and melt day in, day out. You never have to worry about the performance of the cheese so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at www.grandecheese.com.

¹Mintel Flavor Innovation on the Menu Oct 2018

²Datassential 2018

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Introducing Saputo® Premium Gold Ricotta Cheese. It is as versatile as it is delicious. It’s a soft, slightly sweet, white cheese that’s a perfect blank canvas for all your creations. With its clean dairy flavor and smooth, creamy texture, it’s a natural choice for both sweet and savory dishes. This Ricottas fine texture makes it a natural choice for ravioli, lasagna, calzones, etc.  It also performs wonderfully in savory and in sweet baked items like cheesecake, cannoli and crepes. For more information visit http://www.saputousafoodservice.com/ or call your Saputo representative at (800) 824-3373.

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Detroit style pizza is everywhere!!!  Truly a city staple that never disappoints, Detroit-Style Pizza, known to Detroiters simply as “pizza” is the best thing you’re going to make this year.  This Motor City classic is truly an original and debuted during the post war era of Detroit, and since then, it has only grown more popular. This pizza is known for its thick crust, crispy bottom, signature “medium-well-done” taste and rectangular shape.    Known only to only be available around the city, it’s now the perfect pizza offering for any kitchen.  No Kitchen?  No problem.  Detroit style pizza is perfect for any “Grab and Go” because sometimes all you need is an oven.  The perfect pizza to sell by the slice or whole pie.  Our Detroit Style pizza doughballs are the perfect blend of pizza history, are available in any variety of sizes and are conveniently wrapped for individual use.  We know that making dough requires a great deal of time, labor, and especially experience.  We take great pride in our consistency and our process.  These doughballs are ready to be thawed and baked, providing a great tasting product with excellent packaging and storage convenience.  Our Doughballs are always made to order, ensuring freshness and allowing more product shelf life.

Mama Larosa Foods pizza and bread dough balls have been around for over 30 years, with our exceptional quality and proven unique process, we have crafted some of the finest doughs for all types of breads and pizzas.  Mama Larosa Foods is committed to reaching customers nationwide helping bake the best from our products.  We offer full product training and support, and our expert team is always here to assist in product development, troubleshooting, and new or seasoned staff training, because we know hospitality is more than a meal.

Please contact us at customerservice@mamalarosa.com or visit our webpage for our full product line at www.mamalarosafoods.com or call direct 734-946-7878 for more information.

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If you want to get repeat traffic through your doors, consistent food is important. In fact, 59% of customers believe consistent quality is important when eating out.¹ Grande Mozzarella and Blends will provide you with the consistency and quality you need to keep your customers coming back for more. Grande’s outstanding reheat qualities will ensure that your pizza will be as good at home the next day as it was when enjoyed in the restaurant. Did you know that 52% of consumers order more pizza than they need for a meal, planning to eat the leftovers at a different time?² Whether you are looking for Mozzarella or a blend to differentiate your applications, Grande has products to help you achieve your goals.

Six ways Grande Mozzarella and Italian Blends help you stand out from the competition:

1. Exceptional Flavor

• Clean and full flavored, with distinct dairy notes and rich, buttery tones
• 100% natural ingredients, free of additives, fillers and preservatives
• Complements the taste of your other ingredients

2. Outstanding Reheat Qualities

• Maintains flavor, appearance and mouth feel from oven to table whether your customers dine in, carry out or get delivery
• Guarantees consistent quality of your dishes

3. Melts Evenly

• Consistent, complete and even melt, providing full coverage
• Favorable yield, so you may use less cheese per pie or application

4. Resists Burning and Oiling Off

• Resistant to burning, enhancing the look and flavor of your pizza and other applications
• Adds mouthwatering flavor and texture without being oily or dry

5. Excellent Stretch, Tender Mouth feel

• Hearty, yet tender body with a full, smooth stretch
• Appealing texture that enhances the dining experience

6. Consistent performance

• High quality, consistent milk supply
• Our traditional cheesemaking processes ensure dependable flavor and performance to keep your customers coming back

It’s no surprise that cheese influences the flavor, appearance and mouth feel of a finished dish, so it’s essential to invest in quality. From back-of-house performance to front-of-house customer enjoyment, Grande’s Mozzarella and Italian Blends can help your applications truly stand out.

Our Mozzarella and Italian Blends are available in these varieties:

• Whole Milk Mozzarella
• Part Skim Mozzarella
• East Coast Blend
• Mozzarella Cheddar Blend
• Mozzarella Asiago Blend
• Mozzarella Provolone Mild Blend
• 50/50 Blend

For recipe ideas to inspire your creativity, visit grandecheese.com.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at grandecheese.com.

¹Datassential, 2018

²Datassential Pizza Report, 2018

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Grande Ricotta Prima Dolce^® is reminiscent of the hand-dipped ricotta made in the Italian countryside, with the curds being delivered in the original basket of collection. This cheese is made from all-natural ingredients, free of artificial colors, fillers and preservatives. The curds “knit” together for an enriched mouth feel and will have a clean, light and sweet dairy flavor. Prima Dolce is highly versatile: you can slice, cube, mix, whip or blend for any application on your menu. To learn more about Grande’s selection of authentic Italian cheeses, call 800.847.2633, or visit us at grandecheese.com.

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Grande Asiago is the perfect complement to nearly any dish and a great way to create a signature flavor your customers won’t be able to get anywhere else! Grande Asiago has a distinct, slightly buttery and earthy flavor with a subtle mushroom note. Grande Asiago is aged over 6 months to provide you with consistent flavor and performance each and every time.

Did you know that 48% of millennials will try a new food simply because it sounds interesting? By adding specialty pies or premium toppings to your menu, you can build profits and create dining experiences your customers will want to come back for.

Try some of our recipes featuring Grande Asiago:

• Asiago Applewood Smoked Bacon Chicken Pizza
• Asiago Macaroni & Cheese
• Asiago Cheese Sauce
• Mediterranean Turkey Asiago Panini Melt

Grande Asiago pairs well with mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled vegetables, grapes and pears to name a few. For more recipes featuring Grande Asiago or our other fine Italian cheeses, visit our website. Asiago is available in three convenient forms:

• Asiago Quarters: Our most versatile form, great whether it’s shredded on pizza, grated as a special finish to any pasta dish, shaved for salads or cubed for antipasto
• Asiago Shred: Enjoy the convenience of a pre-shredded product, perfect for salads, pasta, dips, sandwiches, sauces or baked into Asiago crisps
• Mozzarella Asiago Blend: This blend combines the flavors of Grande’s signature Part-Skim Mozzarella and Asiago. Take your pizza to the next level with this differentiated flavor

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at grandecheese.com.

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Organic ingredients slow brewed for 49 days strike bold, hoppy perfection

NDN Brands is proud to bring its flagship beer Jai Ho Midnight to the International Pizza Expo. Slow brewed with organic barley malt, hops, and the crystal clear water from the Scandinavian underground, one sip of this premium India Pale Ale will have people shouting Jai Ho!

Jai Ho Midnight has a red orange pour with a frothy white head and a smooth, citrus aroma. It has a bold hop bite measuring 621 IBUs (International Bitterness Units), where the average IPA ranges from 40-60 IBUs. Midnight’s hoppiness paired with its light finish compliments spicy and savory dishes from East to West and pairs just perfectly with pizza.

Jai Ho Midnight is brewed at Svaneke Bryghus, one of the first microbreweries to open in Denmark. A 100% organic craft brewery, widely known for its authentic taste, sustainable production methods and wide range of speciality beers. “Time, water, and weather are three incredibly important ingredient in giving beer its balanced and perfectly rounded taste,” said Jai Patel, CEO, NDN Brands. “That’s why Jai Ho Midnight is expertly slow brewed for 49 days while other companies rush to get it out the door, and why we only source our water from healthy, agriculturally rich regions.”

Jai Ho Midnight is 5.7% ABV and is available in 16.9 fl. oz. bottles in bars and restaurants across the distribution footprint.

“In today’s digital world, people fill most of their daily needs online. There’s very little that can’t be done with a few keystrokes, but there’s absolutely nothing like quality human interaction,” said Sarah Sanderson, CMO, NDN Brands. “That’s why we strive to service businesses in the restaurant and bar industry. Places where people go to enjoy genuine personal and social relationships.”

Jai Ho, an Indian word meaning “praise” or “cheers.” Imagine if Jai Ho became the new universal phrase to toast all major life events, or even just the end of a long work week. Go ahead and try it out. Raise a glass to the new beer on the block. Jai Ho!

For more information on Jai Ho Midnight, visit www.jaihobeer.com and follow on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .

About NDN Brands

NDN Brands’ mission is to create premium, organic alcoholic beverages made with the highest quality ingredients, exceeding the current offerings on the market. For more news and information on NDN Brands, please visit www.ndnbrands.com .

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Grande Ricotta Prima Dolce is an authentic cheese reminiscent of the hand-dipped Ricotta made in the Italian countryside. In true classic tradition, Prima Dolce is delivered in the original basket of collection, preserving the quality of the curd while providing a smoother, creamier texture. The curds “knit” together for an enriched mouth feel, delivering a clean, light and sweet dairy flavor.

One thing that makes Prima Dolce different than our other styles of Ricotta is that it can be sliced or cubed. As a highly versatile cheese, it can also be mixed, whipped, blended or paired with nearly any ingredient to embolden, not mask, the flavors of your recipes.

More and more, Ricotta is becoming a mainstream ingredient in restaurants. Datassential reports that Ricotta is found on 88% of independent casual Italian restaurant menus and 68% of independent QSR pizza menus.  Now more than ever, consumers are willing to pay more for specialty items like Ricotta Prima Dolce. In fact, 48% of millennials will try a new food simply because it sounds interesting. Datessential also reports you can charge an additional $3 per entrée and $2 for appetizers that feature Ricotta. Try Grande’s Ricotta Sopressatta Toast recipe or Ricotta Pepper Steak Sandwich with Prima Dolce today. Visit our website for more great recipes featuring Prima Dolce and our many other fine Italian cheeses.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese Company based in the heart of Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators for having the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the flavor and consistency of our products, keeping your customers coming back time and time again. All of our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all-natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. Why? So you get the consistency of flavor, yield and melt each and every time. Our cheese performs so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and a shared passion for excellence.

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at www.grandecheese.com

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Rutherford Wine Company’s Exclusive Branding Private Label programs allow country clubs, hotels, restaurants, and resorts to enhance image and build customer loyalty, realize increased margins over nationally branded wines, depend on high-quality, skillfully crafted wines harvest after harvest, offer customers a uniquely branded wine unavailable in retail, receive unparalleled sales, marketing and logistical support, and partner with a family-owned and managed winery with over 30 years of experience. Go to https://rutherfordwine.com/private-label to learn more.  

About the Company: Rutherford Wine Company is dedicated to family owned and family farmed, we are also committed to sustainably farming, producing and bottling our wines. Our Rutherford Ranch Winery and estate vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. We know that responsible farming is good for the land, good for the grapes and ultimately good for the wine. The family owned and managed Rutherford Wine Company offers a portfolio of wines that showcases the rich diversity of California’s premier growing regions. Sourced from appellations that include Napa Valley, Arroyo Seco, Lodi and the Central Coast, all wines are finished and bottled at the family’s Napa Valley winery.

For further details please contact:

Mark Schmidt at 815.342.4631 or Mark.Schmidt@rutherfordwine.com.

In California and Arizona, please contact Catherine Uzeta at 760.499.4800 or Catherine.Uzeta@rutherfordwine.com.

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Wild Flour Bakery is excited to introduce our newest brand Bravadough!

/br? vä?d?/ – bold, impressive.  Our most wheat-like, gluten free pizza dough and cookie dough line yet!  Nobody doughs it better!

Based on our FABI and World Pizza Triathlon Award-winning formulations, this gluten free dough lets you go beyond pizza.  Create incredible calzones, Stromboli, rolls, sticks or knots; even wraps, slider rolls or yeast-raised waffles – all gluten free!  Serve freshly baked gourmet cookies that your customers will never know are gluten free!  Working in the 800-1000F zone?  No problem!  Our doughs LOVE the high heat.  A shell gives you a single option, but with ageable gluten free dough, anything’s possible! Bravadough!  Nobody doughs it better!

About Our Company

Bravadough!  Artisan, gluten free doughs from Wild Flour Bakery, LLC.  Founder and product developer Kim Desch is a nurse practitioner with expertise in gluten-related and autoimmune diseases.  Also being gluten free, she is passionate about bringing artisan, fresh-baked gluten free menu items to restaurant owners that are equally passionate about their craft and quality.  Bravadough! is one of several new product lines for Wild Flour Bakery, which also includes Cookie’s Cookies! and Wild Flour Foods dry mixes.

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Custom Foods, Inc. is here to meet your frozen pizza dough needs. Formats include frozen dough ball, hot pressed (raw) and par-baked. As the name suggests we specialize in custom formulations. Our R&D capabilities are unique to the industry and we work directly with you to meet your specifications. Our quality is top-of-the-line as evidenced by our Level 2 SQF Certification. Our facility located in America’s Heartland which puts us close to our wheat sources and is great for shipping. Additional product lines include cookies, cookie cakes, breads and tortillas. Feel free to contact us @ 913-585-1900 or at www.customfoodsinc.com.  

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Mangia, Inc. Launches Innovative Chick Pea Puree in Response to Growing Market Demand for Legumes

The global demand for legumes is skyrocketing. The desire for healthier food options low in sodium and cholesterol, and high in protein and good fats, is steadily on the rise. For this reason, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines are gaining popularity throughout the world. The legume riding high on this food trend is the chick pea, or garbanzo, well known for the creamy, richness it adds to hummus.

Seizing on this growing market, Mangia, Inc. is excited to introduce an innovative and revolutionary new product to its legume line – Introducing Carmelina Brands® Chick Pea Puree!

Like Mangia’s complete product line, Carmelina Brands® Chick Pea Puree is all-natural, preservative-free with no added salt, sugars, citric acid, calcium chloride, or EDTA. Simply chick peas!  It’s also Non-GMO Project Verified, OU Kosher, gluten-free, and packed in a triple barrier, BPA-Free aseptic bag.

Carmelina Brands® Chick Pea Puree is extremely versatile and easy to use. Simply open the pouch, season, flash blend to desired consistency, and go. The Carmelina Difference® saves you on time, labor and energy costs.  No need to wash or soak chick peas overnight, or cook, drain, and pulse them for an extended time.  Carmelina Brands® Chick Pea Puree is the perfect “ready to season” base for hummus, soups, sandwich spreads, vegetarian burgers, protein bars, confections, baked goods, and more. The possibilities are endless!

Product is currently available in foodservice and industrial pack sizes. For additional product information, visit www.carmelinabrands.com.

About Mangia, Inc.™

Mangia, Inc. ™ is the producer of Carmelina Brands®, which includes Carmelina ‘e…San Marzano® Italian Tomatoes and Carmelina Brands® Italian Beans. Mangia, Inc.™ is headquartered in Southern California, having all of its products produced  in Italy. Mangia, Inc. ™ currently maintains six warehouses in key regions of North America to support its domestic customers.  Carmelina ‘e… San Marzano® Italian Tomatoes made their first appearance in the United States in February 1996. Mangia, Inc. ™ takes pride in producing all-natural, preservative free, quality ingredients with no added salt, sugars, calcium chloride or citric acid. Its products are also all Non-GMO Project Verified, OU Kosher, gluten-free, and BPA-free. Carmelina Brands® Italian tomatoes and beans offer chefs and families clean, fresh and flavorful ingredients that they can feel confident about bringing to the table.

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Spicy condiments with spunky character made with real ingredients deep in the heart of Texas. 

Yellowbird Sauce is not your typical watered–down hot sauce. Our spicy condiments are flavor–forward with a thicker, smoother consistency packed with real, farm–fresh fruits and vegetables. We have zero tolerance for fake filler ingredients. Our commitment to sourcing 100% Organic and Direct Trade means we’re able to support farms and farmers that are focused on growing real food the right way. Supporting the Bird means supporting real food and meaningful work to create a more sustainable world for everyone.

When it comes to eating healthy and delicious meals, it’s all about the sauce! 

Sauce responsibly. Always use a condiment.

Company Name: Yellowbird Foods

Phone: 512.838.3300

Website: yellowbirdsauce.com

Email: thebird@yellowbirdsauce.com

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Pinsa is the result of over 100 years of Roman artisan baking experience, creativity, and expertise. 

Pinsa comes from the Latin “pinsere’ or “push the dough by hands“. It is light like a cloud of a pizza with the old world taste of freshly baked pizza in the original oval form. This unique pizza dough called PINSA, is distinctive and unique in both toppings and crust.

Pinsa traces back to the Roman Empire. It was considered so good that the ancient priests used to offer it to the gods. Even the poet Virgil in his Aeneid reports that peasants in the Roman countryside used to knead grains, salt, and herbs to make a “low and oval cake” cooked on hot coals. That cake was easily digested, and, as told by Virgil, it was one of the first foods that the Trojan Hero Aeneas bit into when he set foot on the Lazio coast.

Today, we want to share this delightful regional product, par excellence, characterized by a soft inside, enclosed in a crispy crust that combines the wisdom of the past with the modern need for quality food.

Pinsa is amazingly digestible! The dough is made of NON-GMO wheat, rice flour and soy flour, Pinsa is a work of art and a revelation into the pizza industry. Not only has Pinsa won many international Pizza competitions for its incredible taste, texture and presentation, it has it been a game-changer for many of our existing clients because of the many delicious properties and healthy benefits. We are excited knowing that it will soon become a mainstay in the North American market as well.

Pinsa’s easy digestibility is due to a variety of factors including, our 72 hour process of cold fermentation which breaks down the starches and glutens, the 80-90% hydration, our unique sour dough starter, and the high quality of our non-GMO grains milled in Italy to our precise specifications. The perfect “maturation” is the result of our unique cold working method of the dough based on the study of the optimal temperatures for each work’s phase. During the maturation process, the complex sugars and proteins of the dough decompose into simple sugars and amino acids. That means our stomach receives an easily digestible and simplified food, gently softened into its natural elements, resulting in an enjoyable and satisfying digestion process.

Due to the extremely high quality of our flour, our unique cold working method, the high hydration and our closely watched 72 hour process of cold fermentation, Pinsa is more wholesome, digestible, low-calorie and lower fat than the classic pizza. Pinsa is an innovative food product as it perfectly matches the current and future growing demand for high quality, delicious and healthy food.

The combination of NON GMO rice flour and soy flour makes it crunchy on the outside, and even softer and lighter on the inside. The rice flour in the dough is a true revolution as nobody had ever taken advantage of its property of water absorption and digestibility in a pizza-like dough. The superior quality rice flour used in Pinsa allows the digestible dough to have lesser calories and fats than any other normal pizza due to the higher percentage of water in the dough, resulting in a reduced amount of wheat flour; hence, fewer carbohydrates. Our natural soy flour adds vitamins A, B, and C. Moreover, it is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and magnesium, is gluten-free and reduces cholesterol in the blood.

These unique factors makes Pinsa one of the most delicious and digestible pizzas available in the world today. It is the perfect blend of ingredients and flavors to offer a unique pizza base that fans of pizza and health-conscious consumers love.

Original Pinsaria LLC is the importer, wholesaler and distributors of Pinsa par-bakes in the USA. We are a business that focus on providing unique experiences to our clients. We are always focused on the excellence of our product and our process. We pay attention and handle each aspect of the import and manufacturing process.

For the last decade, the Pinsa par-bake sales have grown immensely throughout the world and are continuing this strong upward trend. Original Pinsaria intends to be the first to import high-quality par-bakes to the North American market. The bases of Pinsa are hand stretched, par-baked, flash-frozen and ready to be shipped to you.  Restaurateurs have found the incredible economic advantages of having delicious par-baked Pinsas which easy to prepare and require minimal labor. They have experienced a significant increase in sales due to the amazing taste and consistent quality. 

Be a pioneer of the Pinsa revolution in the USA!! 

Original Pinsaria LLC

Import – Wholesale – Distribution

5111 Magnolia Bay Cir, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 FL

www.originalpinsaria.com

info@originalpinsaria.com

309-264-8243

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Grande Shaved Parmesan is the same full-flavored, subtly nutty taste you expect from Grande Parmesan, delicately shaved to add a signature taste and look to your dishes. Grande Shaved Parmesan is all-natural, free of fillers and preservatives. This cheese is aged a minimum of 10 months and will have a firm, granular texture and a slightly nutty, sweet flavor with rich, cooked notes and a buttery aroma.  According to Datassentials, Parmesan is found on more than 90% of QSR Pizza and Italian restaurant menus, make sure you have the ingredients your customers are looking for. Parmesan is most commonly used on salads but growing most rapidly on pizza and non-fried appetizers. Thinking about adding Shaved Parmesan to your menu? Here are some ways to help you increase check averages:

• Add Shaved Parmesan to existing appetizers and charge more for it. According to Datassentials, consumers will pay an average of $2 more for an appetizer with Shaved Parmesan. Try Grande’s Smoky Parmesan Garlic Wings or Parmesan Cauliflower Fritto recipes! Did you know, more than half of consumers say they order chicken wings with their pizza occasionally or every time they order (Datassentials Pizza Report 2018)
• Introduce and suggest new appetizers featuring Shaved Parmesan. Check out these great recipes featuring Grande Shaved Parmesan to inspire you to add Shaved Parmesan to your menu.
• Suggest Shaved Parmesan as an add-on pizza topping and charge for it.

Grande Shaved Parmesan’s taste will keep customers coming back for more.

Grande Cheese Company is an Italian Cheese company based in Wisconsin. For over 75 years, Grande has been recognized by Independent pizzerias and Italian restaurant operators as the best quality Italian cheeses available. We challenge our team to pursue and exceed the highest quality standards in everything we make. The proof is in the taste and consistency of our products and it’s what keeps your customers coming back. All our cheeses are made from only the freshest, all natural ingredients and never include additives, fillers or preservatives. This ensures that you get consistency of flavor, yield and melt day in, day out. You never have to worry about the performance of the cheese so you can focus on creating great food and a successful business. Grande is committed to championing independent operators with a spirit and shared passion for excellence

For more information, call Grande at 800-8-GRANDE (800-847-2633), email us or visit us at www.grandecheese.com.

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