Foodservice Holiday Guide 2021

HOLIDAY GUIDEFoodservice

CHEESEBOARDS ∙ APPETIZERS ∙ ENTREES ∙ DESSERTS ∙ DRINKS

About

For over 75 years, we’ve been a leading food importer, specializing in cheese, meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables from around the world. Our vast portfolio features over 6,000 different food items sourced from more than 60 countries. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our customers and suppliers to create long-lasting partnerships that stay strong to weather even the most challenging times.

As part of the broader Gellert Global Group, comprised of eight companies, Atalanta exhibits strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology. With the GGG network of distribution centers, our team can quickly service the needs of our retailers, distributors, foodservice operators and food manufacturers.

THE ATALANTA DIFFERENCE

• Third-generation family owned and operated business

• Trusted, longstanding supplier partnerships

• National distribution network

• Cross dock capabilities

• In-house label and graphic design

• Hands-on product training

Please contact your Atalanta sales representative for more information.

Cheeseboard ESSENTIALS

AROUND THE WORLD Variety Box

This hand selected collection of cheeses and pairings makes building a board a breeze! Ideal for operators who want multiple cheeses, but are challenged with limited cooler space. Or those seeking to capitalize on demands for grab-and-go kits without any labor. It’s like having your own cheese monger in a box!

733365 ∙ 1/8.5 Lb

1. Don Juan Manchego

Floral start and nutty finish

2. Wexford Cheddar

Sharp, aged cheese from ireland

3. Beemster Classic

Savory gouda aged 18 months

4. Entremont Comte

Savory, smoky french cheese

5. Chimay Vieux

Robust, creamy & trappist-made

6. Agrifrom Asiago

Complex italian cow’s milk cheese

7. Celebrity Goat

Sweet and tangy, topped with cranberries

8. Dalmatia Fig Spread

Delightful award winning accompaniment

“Instagrammable” foods like DIY cheeseboards are hotter than ever in a more digital world with #cheeseboard at 1.3 Million (a 53% YOY increase).*

Cheeseboards are increasing in popularity as kit options for small in-person gatherings or virtual dinner parties.

ITALYMeat Me IN

Indulge in the decadently rich Piacentini trio of Coppa, Pancetta and Salama- cured and sliced in Italy’s Piacenza province. Gorgeously marbled with mouthwatering ribbons of fat, these gently salted selections are three undeniable champions of charcuterie.

059155 10/4 oz

The 6 month Blue Label Piave is firm and aromatic. A hard, flaky cheese on the palate, it is savory with sweet and nutty notes.

050903 4/3.5 lb

Small, deep rouge in color and slightly sour, the cherries are carefully hand-selected and pitted from Italy’s northern region of Modena.

055315 6/1 kg

These medium-sized olives are harvested in September before their natural ripening so the olive boasts a beautiful green color and crisp pulp.

050836 2/4.2 lb

1. Piacentini Antipasto Trio

2. Lattebusche Piave Medium

3. Toschi Amarena Cherries

4. Frutto D’Italia Castelvetrano Olives

BLUE CHEESE

This predominantly white cheese has a delicate network of blue-green veins and a complex, earthy flavor. The prizewinning Tuxford & Tebbutt Blue Stilton is crafted in a small English market town of Melton Mowbray, while the Green Island Blue is a crumbly delight that hails from the island of Bornholm in in the middle of the Baltic Sea.

BRIE

This classic cow’s milk cheese exudes a soft luscious center from its velvety white edible rind. Eiffel Tower Canadian Brie has a fresh milk taste, providing your cheese loving guests with an especially enjoyable experience.

GOAT CHEESE

Hand crafted, award winning Celebrity® goat cheese sourced from 100% pure Canadian goat’s milk from family-run farms in Southern Ontario, Canada. Celebrity’s family of farmers use modern humane practices and conduct their farms with the utmost attention to environmental standards, while providing the highest quality milk to craft famously good goat cheeses.

GOUDA CHEESE

Gouda can come from anywhere, but only Beemster® can come from the Beemster Polder. Over 100 years of expert cheesemaking has made Beemster Holland’s favorite cheese. Their delicious cheeses are hand crafted with a commitment to sustainable production in the world’s greenest dairy, humanely raising healthy cows (& goats) and supporting their farmers with living wages and ongoing innovation. Happy cows, happy farmers, happy planet, exceptional cheese.

MANCHEGO

Each bite of Don Juan Manchego takes you on a journey to La Mancha, Spain, where Artesanos Queseros is blending old-world techniques with modern technology to craft this PDO certified cheese. Known for its mild nutty flavor and floral aroma, Manchego exhibits a nice level of complexity and has just the right mix of savory and sweet. Its rich golden paste is firm and surrounded by the herringbone imprinted rind to mimic the traditional look when cheese curds were pressed in straw cheese baskets.

BELGIAN CHEESE

Chimay cheese has been produced by Trappist Monks in Belgium for over a century. The non-profit has been supporting the local community through cheesemaking since 1876, as Chimay cheeses are made with fresh, creamy milk from local dairy farmers in the Chimay region. The resulting cheese is a truly outstanding product, thanks to its mild taste and smooth texture.

ITALIAN CHEESE

Italy is well known for amazing cheeses rich with heritage and tradition-- from the tangy Grana Padano, the most widely consumed PDO cheese in the world, to the soft, fresh Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana. Discover a wide array of Italian cheeses your guests are sure to enjoy.

UNITED KINGDOM CHEESE

We partner with some of the UK’s leading cheese brands. Our range includes award winning Belton Farms Red Fox, international brand icon Guinness® Cheddar, and on-trend plant-based cheeses from Sheese.

SWISS CHEESE

The master cheesemakers at Mifroma have been selecting and maturing authentic Swiss cheeses since 1964. Perfected by experts in the Ursy caves of Switzerland, Mifroma cheeses bring the best of the Swiss cheesemaking tradition to tables around the world.

CHEESEBOARD VARIETY BOXES

Perfect for cheese board beginners, our custom collection of artisan cheese boards will help you serve up perfectly paired cheese with ease. Curated and cut by our sister company Tipico, these variety boxes bring together our top selling and favorite cheeses to ensure your boards are a true success. And their smaller portions mean quicker inventory turnover for the back of house and less storage needed.

CHARCUTERIE

Starting with the free-range Iberian heritage breed hogs that create spicy and savory Iberico Chorizo, or the specially raised pigs that produce Prosciutto di Parma P.D.O., crafting premium cured meats takes time, care and expertise. Our selection of cured and smoked meats ranges in flavor, texture and origin to provide you and your guests with a unique flavor experience.

Ask your Atalanta Representative for more information about our full offering.

CHEESEBOARD ESSENTIALS

AppetizerESSENTIALS TomatoTARTLET

Tart shells are handmade with a versatile savory herbs base and egg coating, allowing your creativity to soar.

8090428 ∙ 1/216 ct

The delicate cherry tomato is sliced in half and semi dried. They are then pack in olive and sunflower oil, and fresh picked basil.

050787 ∙ 6/28 oz

This feta is pure white in color, with a delightfully creamy, yet firm texture that crumbles beautifully.

739542 ∙ 6/35 oz

Made from Trebbiano grapes must and is aged in a series of oak, chestnut and juniper barrels for nine years. Perfectly balanced with a rich, sweet and tart balsamic flavor and a thick, syrupy consistency.

VM100 ∙ 12/250ml

1. LA ROSE NOIRETM Tartshell Savory Mini Round

2. MENU Tomato Cherry Dorati with Basil

3. ATALANTA® Crumbled Feta

4. VILLA MANODORI Balsamic Artigianale

Due to COVID-19, consumers are seeking dishes from restaurants that are difficult to recreate at home. 1/3 said it’s what they’re craving most.*

Crostini WITH SPECK & PIAVE

A slightly smoked ham that is bathed in an array of spices and herbs, then cured, cold smoked and aged for 22-24 weeks. Speck can be enjoyed at room temperature with cheeses and nuts.

050086 ∙ 2/4.5 lb

Chracterized by a sweet, full-bodied flavor, this Piave is aged for over 12 months for a true taste of the Belluno cheesemaking tradition. Because the cheese ages for a full year, the texture becomes quite crumbly and grainy, wonderful for snacking and grating.

053716 ∙ 1/14 lb

Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world based on percentage of people who have tried and liked it.

1. RECLA Alto Adige Speck

2. LATTEBUSCHE Extra Aged Piave

Farro & LentilSALAD WITH BALSAMIC APRICOTS

Certified USDA organic, this ancient grain has a forgiving, fibrous texture that boasts a complex, nutty taste offering hints of oat and barley.

051094 ∙ 1/25 lb

Made with real lemons for a quality juice product perfect for all juice mixes, cooking recipes, salad dressings, marinades, and cocktails!

425334 ∙ 4/1 gal

Small, deep rouge in color and slightly sour in taste, the cherry is from Italy’s northern region of Modena. Toschi carefully hand-selects and pits the cherries using the same process since 1945.

055315 ∙ 6/1 kg

Classic goat’s milk cheese that is both creamy and fresh while boasting a mild, tangy flavor.

063909 ∙ 2/2lb

This is a unique combination of Greek raw honey with a dash of oil of Mastiha. Adding a pleasant herbal, pine aroma to the honey.

GRK300 ∙ 6/8.8 oz

Hot, smoky and aromatic with a mild heat and spice from Ocal and Jaranda hot peppers. Peppers are traditionally smoke-dried over Holm oak for a distinctively smoky aroma and flavor.

SAF106Z ∙ 750 gr

1. DEL DESTINO® Semi Pearled Farro

2. DEL DESTINO® Lemon Juice

3. TOSCHI Amarena Cherries

4. CELEBRITY® Goat Crumble Tray

5. 776 DELUXE Honey Hios Mastic

6. SAFINTER Hot Paprika

1/3 of consumers are looking forward to trying new global foods and/or flavors this year, according to Datassential.

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Atalanta imports a wide array of fruits and vegetables from across the globe to help consumers enjoy a well-balanced diet. Fruits are one of nature’s simplest and most enjoyable sweets while vegetables are the most versatile part of any dish, adapting to the flavors and cuisines they represent. We’ve hand selected our favorite items for holiday appetizers from our full range of types, styles and cuts.

OLIVES

Seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices and oils, savory olives have a great texture and incredible flavor. They’re packed with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and make a satisfying snack. Atalanta imports nearly every style grown – from show-stopping Red Cerignola to stuffed Queen olives, with just a few of our favorites selected here.

MARINATED GARLIC CLOVES

Marinated and packed in Spanish olive oil, these cloves are crunchy with a sweet and delicate garlic flavor combined with unique spice blends. Serve them straight from the jar as an hors d’hoeurve. Certified Kosher-Parve.

SAVORY SPREADS

Make any dish more memorable by adding one of our delectable savory spreads. Choose from our wide range of flavorful products that are made with only the finest ingredients like fresh artichokes, Umbrian porcini mushrooms and White Piedmont Truffles.

MARCONA ALMONDS

Known as the “Queen of Almonds,” Marconas are praised for their sweet, creamy taste and high nutritional value. The almonds are roasted, fried in olive oil, then salted for great savory and sweet flavor.

PREMIUM OILS & VINEGARS

Discover a world of exciting extra-virgin olive oils traditionally made with precise technique, wonderful flavor, perfect freshness, and often many generations of tradition. Or uncover our range of balsamic vinegars. Crafted in Reggio Emilia and neighboring Modena, balsamic vinegar has been a prize of the region for nearly a thousand years.

SAVORY TARTSHELLS

Save time and labor creating premium tarts for your customers with our collection of La Rose Noire Savory Tart Shells. The shells are handmade in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are packed in durable, vacuum sealed packaging to prevent broken shells, and an injection of nitrogen ensures freshness with no preservatives, artificial flavors or colors.

CRUMBLED & SHAVED CHEESE

With a focus on quality and consistency, Atalanta offers one of the most extensive libraries of cheeses from around the world. Through many cheeses can be grated, crumbled and shaved, we’ve hand-selected our favorites to easily include in appetizers, top salads and sprinkle on soups.

SOUPS

Haco-Swiss offers savory products for speed-scratch cooking that are efficient, reliable and guarantee success. With our collection of Haco-Swiss soups, you can enjoy the benefits of unsurpassed quality, premium taste, and food safety, plus reduced preparation times and consistent results. Above all, these soups offer profitable high yields; their bases produce up to 40% more finished product than the standard base while allowing you to customize to a variety of dishes.

SEAFOOD

Atalanta imports an array of fine seafood, all packed with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Our seafood selection is focused on quality and freshness, adding incredible flavor to flatbreads, pasta and salads.

APPETIZER ESSENTIALS

Ask your Atalanta Representative for more information about our full offering.

As a result of the pandemic, 52% of respondents think the food industry should focus more on meat-free foods.*

Entree ESSENTIALS

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WHITE BEAN SKILLETPlant based

1. MENU Pomodorina Sauce

Made with celery, carrots and onions, fresh basil and only non-GMO Roma tomatoes. Its rich color and ripe tomato aroma looks and tastes like it is fresh from your garden.

055911 ∙ 6/2.6 kg

2. PRIMIO D’OROTM Cannelini Beans

Cannelini beans are plump, creamy pulp and have a nutty, meaty taste.

BEA100B ∙ 6/3 kg

3. CELEBRITY® Mushrooms Pieces and Stems

Has an earthy flavor and meaty bite. Add instant flavor and texture to your dishes, picked from the highest-quality Champignon mushrooms available.

015518 ∙ 6/A10

4. MENU Soleggiati

Tomatoes are partially sun dried keeping them still plump and bright red with a tender bite and intense tomato flavor, we then pack our tomatoes with olive and sunflower oil, salt and fresh herbs.

059963 ∙ 6/29 oz

5. MENU Grilled Artichokes

Traditionally grilled after the annual harvest, our artichokes are preserved in sunflower and olive oil. Still green and incredibly tender with no woody stems; Menù artichokes continue to be the worlds best.

055903 ∙ 6/27 oz

6. L’ESTORNELL® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This oil is produced from organic Arbequina olives from the Veá estate in Catalonia, Spain. It has a sweet, slightly nutty almond flavor with a peppery quality and spicy aftertaste.

VEA03 ∙ 12/500 ml

BUCATINI PASTA Seafood Cioppino

1. BENEDETTO CAVALIERI Bucatini

Thick round noodles with a hollow tube running down the center, these noodles have a springy chew and really showcase Benedetto’s superior quality.

BC015 ∙ 10/1.1 lb

2. HACO Lobster/Seafood Soup

A delicate and delightful preparation for all kind of lobster and seafood bisques. Very suitable to be enriched with fresh ingredients from the sea.

8000360 ∙ 6/12 oz

3. MENU Pomodorina Sauce

Made with celery, carrots and onions, fresh basil and only non-GMO Roma tomatoes. Its rich color and ripe tomato aroma looks and tastes like it is fresh from your garden.

055911 ∙ 6/2.6 kg

4. SAFINTER Saffron

The highest quality filaments are bright red and joined in threes at the base. The unmistakable flavor and aroma of this exquisite spice is capable of raising any culinary creation to the category of sublime.

SAF201A ∙ 20/0.5 g

5. A L’OLIVIER Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive OIiive

Made with lemons from Nice and extra virgin olive oil. Has a bright, light and slightly bitter citrus flavor.

AL518 ∙ 6/8.4 oz

6. MELCHIORRI Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Made from 100% Moraiolo Olives, it has a medium-mild pungency with floral, almond and fresh grass notes and a light bitterness with a slightly spicy peppery finish.

050670 ∙ 12/500 ml

30% of restaurant customers are tired of eating the same meals at home.*

57%

to Datassential. *

*“Restaurant Dive “In for a treat: Work these trends into your 2021 menus” March 2021

of consumers say they’re interested in more comfort food trends this year— second only to health trends according

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PEAR, ROSEMARY MARCONA ALMONDS, AND MANCHEGO STUFFING

1. CELEBRITY® Diced Pears

Made with only the finest, crispest pears, packed in light syrup.

775832 ∙ 6/A10

2. DON JUAN

Rosemary & Sea Salt Marcona Almonds

Fried in small batches in sunflower oil and sprinkled liberally with sea salt, they are softer and sweeter than California almonds.

563988 ∙ 1/8.3 lb

3. DON JUAN 12 Month Manchego

This mature Manchego exhibits an excellent complexity level and has just the right mix of savory and sweet with a firm, rich golden paste.

563071 ∙ 2/7 lb

4. HACO Chicken Paste Base

Classic chicken consomme, well seasoned, without herb garnish, without flavor enhancers. A well rounded clear stock that subtly underlines the flavors in innumerable chicken dishes.

8000441 ∙ 6/2 lb

5. DON JUAN Iberico Chorizo

This deep red Chorizo, made with ham from the superior Iberian heritage breed, offers a complex, fullbodied flavor and bite.

561203 ∙ 6/1.25 lb

6. DARBO LINGONBERRY COMPOTE

The lingonberry’s delicate yet sharp taste adds a special touch to exquisite game and fish dishes as well as all manner of desserts.

8022984 ∙ 1/4.6 kg

7. L’ESTORNELL® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This oil is produced from organic Arbequina olives from the Veá estate in Catalonia, Spain. It has a sweet, slightly nutty almond flavor with a peppery quality and spicy aftertaste.

VEA03 ∙ 12/500 ml

RICE & GRAINS

Hailing from the fertile Mediterranean to the highlands of South America, ancient grains are one of the food industry’s top trends and favored for their numerous health benefits. Easily substitute traditional rice or pasta with a healthier Italian Farro, Simple Barley or Peruvian White Quinoa to impress your guests.

PASTA

Pasta is a beloved staple in cuisines around the world and an integral part of Mediterranean fare for centuries. Delight your taste buds with our authentic Italian Del Destino® Gnocchi or try our Penne Rigate for a classic crowd-pleaser.

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Not only are fruits and vegetables an essential part of a healthy diet, they’re also a great way to add flavor or sweetness to any meal. Many of our vegetable offerings are precooked, sliced, or diced to save an extra step in the kitchen—plus all are authentic and delicious!

BEANS

Classic beans take center stage in a range of vegan dishes without any prep required. Combine them with your favorite meat for the perfect flexitarian dish!

SHREDDED CHEESES

Balance any dish with these quality shredded cheeses. From our nutty Atalanta branded Gruyere to finely shredded Parmesan, we’ve selected just a few favorites for adding consistent quality and great value.

SPREADS & SAUCES

Our range of quality sauces and spreads are ideal for finishing any dish. Find yourself inspired by the assortment of flavors, from the smooth creamy Devon Cream—perfect for a holiday brunch—to the classic Menu Pomodorina Sauce made in small batches with just-picked Italian sun-ripened tomatoes.

OILS & VINEGARS

Our fine vinegars vary in flavor from sweet to savory, and are produced around the world, including classic balsamic from Modena and other celebrated varieties from Italy. Our oils have a varied flavor profile and are perfect for frying, sautéing, dressing or finishing.

SPICES

Atalanta’s selection of quality salts and spices is the ideal way to finish preparing any meal with a burst of flavor. Our Del Destino® Italian sea salt’s delicate flavor is versatile, perfect for meats, fish and pasta.

DESSERT BOARD Ready to serve

LA ROSE NOIRETM Macarons are 100% handcrafted in the state-of-the-art workshop of Swiss Pastry Chef Gerard Dubois. All Macarons are created with the finest ingredients, filled with a touch of fresh filling, and chocolate designs are hand-painted.

8094056 ∙ 1/96 CT

15% of consumers have eaten more indulgent foods and treats since the start of the pandemic.*

*Datassentials Road to Recovery Webinar 2020

READY TO SERVE DESSERTS

We’re proud to offer the finest ready-to-serve sweets, chocolates and confections, made with impeccable care, astounding expertise and unparalleled quality for satisfying any sweet tooth.

DESSERT BASES

Create stunning dessert pieces or hors d’oeuvres without the labor of baking. We offer a variety of ingredients to help operators save time like the beautiful, handmade tart shells by La Rose NoireTM or the fluffy lady fingers from Bonomi.

CHOCOLATE

Poised for incredible confectionary creations, our range of chocolate drops and coins are crafted from premium ingredients that present a whole new standard of fine taste and enjoyment. When melted to perfection, this chocolate is ideal for glazing cakes and pastries as well as creating unforgettable confectionery decorations.

SWEET SPREADS & SAUCES

These sophisticated spreads and sauces offer a range of versatile culinary applications with a touch of sweetness. Dalmatia’s all-natural spread made of Adriatic figs is an ideal replacement for tired jam flavors, and also elevates any marinade with a lightly sweet, complex flavor. Or allow your taste buds to escape to Northern Scandinavia with Darbo Lingonberry Compote, a perfect tart yet sweet topping for flavorful meats or delectable desserts.

Ask your Atalanta Representative for more information about our full offering.

DESSERT ESSENTIALS

LA ROSE NOIRE Eclairons

Drink ESSENTIALS AniseedESPRESSO

The timeless classic of an espresso martini with a twist. This digestif combines the invigorating virtues of coffee with the digestive properties of aniseed. The espresso is augmented with 1 part of rum, 2 parts of aniseed liqueur and sugar heated with lemon zest. Serve cold.

CAFFE VERGNANO ESPRESSO CREMA 800

A soft, delicate aromatic blend, with the sweet flavor of the most prestigious Central American Arabica origins, with chocolaty hints of the best Asian Robustas.

050113 ∙ 6/2.2 lb

Alcohol Consumption in the US In Saw Its Most Significant Volume Gain in Almost Two Decades.*

COCKTAIL TOPPINGS

Delight your taste buds with our international cocktail accompaniments. Allow your patrons to escape to beautiful sunny Italy with a zesty citrus cocktail made with our fine Toschi orange peels. Or serve up a classic Manhattan garnished with sweet and plump amarena cherries.

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS

Add a splash to your cocktails! We import fresh, high-quality 100% juice from real lemons or limes that adds the perfect citrus flavor to anything from margaritas to meats. And the A L’Olivier collection of fruit pulp vinegars is sure to impart a burst of fresh fruit flavor to any cocktail or dish.

COFFEE & ESPRESSO

From growing and harvesting to processing and roasting, the Caffe Vergnano® brand works closely with Italian coffee producers to bring you the very best beans. Fill your guests’ cups with sustainable, delicious espresso and coffee.

Ask your Atalanta Representative for more information about our full offering.

DRINK ESSENTIALS

Iced Tea With Lemon, Mint and 776 Deluxe Mastic Honey