Food

Ingredient versatility makes menu planning, satisfying customer demand easy

By purchasing products that can be used across the menu and across dayparts, foodservice operators don’t need to worry about tracking all of their ingredients down from multiple suppliers and risk not having their orders filled.
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Foodservice operators are facing more challenges than ever – from labor shortages and supply chain issues to meeting delivery demand and reducing waste. So it’s crucial to be ready for whatever comes up. And with pandemic recovery efforts fully underway, many operators have turned to their pantries and cold storage to look for new strategies to not only stay competitive, but also ensure their customers are happy. One easy way to tackle the challenges at hand is by using ingredients that offer versatility. By purchasing products that can be used across the menu and across dayparts, foodservice operators don’t need to worry about tracking all of their ingredients down from multiple suppliers and risk not having their orders filled.


Choosing a trusted supplier
When choosing a supplier for foodservice ingredients, especially proteins, having access to quality products that can meet multiple menu needs is essential. Product shortages can lead to out-of-stocks, which can mean eliminating popular menu items, and no one wants that—imagine a menu without big sellers such as chicken strips or chicken sandwiches. Tyson Foodservice is proud to offer its line of Tyson Red Label® chicken products to help operators in all segments prepare items that have broad appeal and can work hard across the menu.

Versatility means great food, all day long
Chicken is an excellent product to have on hand for all dayparts. In the morning, operators can offer Tyson Red Label® Golden Crispy Breaded Chicken Tenders alongside buttermilk waffles and maple syrup, and at lunch and dinner, products such as Tyson Red Label® Homestyle Breaded Chicken Breast Filets, Hot ‘N Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Diced Grilled Chicken Breast ensure that menu items including salads, appetizers, shareable plates, pastas and so much more all come together in a snap. What’s more, by choosing products that can be used in a variety of dishes, operators help ensure there’s less overall food waste in their kitchen.

Takeout-friendly options
Tyson Red Label® products, in addition to offering great taste and No Antibiotics Ever, are tested* and proven to hold strong during delivery—perfect for modern consumers’ propensity for ordering food from restaurants and other foodservice locations to be delivered to their work or home. Tyson Red Label® products were tested in development and can be held in to-go containers in an insulated bag for 30 minutes, ensuring that foods get delivered to customers still hot, juicy and delicious.

To learn more about how Tyson Red Label® chicken products can help ease current challenges operators are facing, click here.

*Breaded Tyson Red Label® products were tested in a simulated delivery environment, placed in fiber to-go containers and held in an insulated pizza bag for 30 minutes before serving.

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foodservice

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