Jalapeño Bacon from Hormel’s authentically flavored Café H line starts the morning off with a peppery kick. Menu it with Western omelets, huevos rancheros, Mexican-style scrambled eggs or in a breakfast burrito.
800-523-4635; www.hormelfoodservice.com
{mosimage}Bush’s Foodservice offers operators Vegetarian Baked Beans—particularly in tune with today’s consumer demand for healthful, nutritious foods that taste good. For recipes and information on all Bush’s products contact:
800-251-0968; www.bushbeans.com
Merchandise salads, fruit, desserts and other cold menu items in style with Solo Highlights bowls & lids. Available in black and clear, they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 8 to 64 oz. Tight-fitting dome lids prevent messy spills.
888-488-7539; www.solocup.com
From-scratch muffins can be squeezed into busy breakfast prep when you begin with Gold Medal baking mixes from General Mills. Here, Sweet Rewards Variety Muffin Mix quickly bakes up into sweet potato spice muffins with the addition of a few ingredients.
800-874-1451; www.gmifs.com
Instead of the usual hash browns, pump up a plate of eggs with Classic Roasted O’Briens from Simplot. The IQF product combines potatoes with flame-roasted peppers and onions—perfect for portioning out as a heat-and-serve side or as an ingredient in omelets and frittatas.
800-572-7783; www.simplot.com
Stoelting, a Polar Ware company, has introduced the model SF 144 countertop shake and slush machine. In response to heightened demand for shakes and the growing smoothie market, the new model offers ultimate versatility and an outstanding warranty for years of ensured dependable performance.
800-558-5807; www.stoelting.com
Yogurt Raisin Sensation cookie dough, the newest entry in Otis Spunkmeyer’s Sweet Discovery line, is made extra-wholesome with the addition of yogurt-covered raisins. More nutrition bonuses—it contains zero grams trans fat and all the grainy goodness of oatmeal.
888-ASK-OTIS; www.spunkmeyer.com
Bakery Chef has introduced Krusteaz 21⁄4-in. mini-pancakes that are vitamin fortified and low in fat. Perfect for dipping, these mini-pancakes serve as a great addition to breakfast combos, lunches or snacks. The pancakes heat up quickly in the microwave or oven, making them a cinch to plate.
800-952-5754; www.bakerychef.com
C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. has introduced Pioneer Instant Roasted Gravies in four different varieties: Roast Beef, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Turkey and Pork Roast. The gravies combine the convenience of speedy preparation with a desirable made-from-scratch flavor.
888-215-9795; www.chguenther.com
{mosimage}Hormel’s Special Recipe Sausage comes in handy patty form to fit sandwiches and skillet dishes. Its mildly spiced, country flavor complements both traditional and contemporary breakfast preps. Plus, the sausage withstands long holding periods, so it adapts well to high-volume operations and/or prep-and-hold applications.
800-523-4635; www.hormelfoodservice.com
Smucker’s single-serve jellies, jams and preserves make it easy to practice portion control and eliminate waste. Offer them in a variety of fruit flavors along with an order of toast, biscuits, muffins or signature breads.
330-682-3000; www.smuckers.com
Operators can get an early holiday gift with Cargill’s “Joy to the Plate” promotion. Those who visit www.cargillfoodservice.com between October 1 and December 31 will find festive menu ideas for appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees using Cargill Meat Solutions ready-to-heat meats. They’ll also
have a chance to register for the Joy to the Plate sweepstakes, entitling the winner to a free trip for two to the Culinary Institute of America’s 2006 Worlds of Flavor conference in California’s Napa Valley.
800-373-6515; www.cargillfoodservice.com
Hot chocolate drinks could not be hotter, and Torani jumps on this trend with its new European Drinking Chocolate. The product features real pieces of artisanal chocolate that are transformed into a drinkable dessert by steaming with milk. The indulgent beverage is available in four variations: Triple Chocolate, Ultimate Dark, German Chocolate Cake and Dulce de Leche.
800-775-1925; www.torani.com
Save prep steps with Fully Cooked Tyson Bacon, a new product available in maple, applewood smoked and hickory smoked flavors, ranging in thickness from extra thin to extra thick. The heat-and-serve bacon eliminates spattering, saving on cleanup time.
800-24-TYSON, ext. 582; www.tysonfoodservice.com
Anchor Breaded Cheddar Rings and Monterey Jack Rings offer customers riffs on the ever-popular onion rings. Now formulated with an improved cheesier flavor and a golden, crispier coating made with Japanese-style crumbs, both varieties pump up appetizer lists, kids’ menus and combination platters.
800-POPPERS (800-767-7377); www.mccainusa.com
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