A month of chicken!
MARCH 2018
OLYMEL Olymel is one of Foodbuy’s preferred suppliers in the protein category offering products like chicken, bacon, deli meats and more. As a leader in the agrifood industry, and proud of its Quebec roots, the superior quality of its products and its 11,500 employees, Olymel has a single motivation and mission: together we feed the world.
Feeding the World by Thinking About Tomorrow Thinking about tomorrow means putting people’s health first by offering them foods that are healthy and balanced. This is why Olymel strives to provide customers with products that have reduced sodium and allergens.
Additionally, Olymel is focused on ensuring the safety and quality of the products we offer our customers and have implemented many strategic initiatives to ensure we are leading the industry in healthy eating and food safety. Below are just a few of the things we have done to ensure we are serving the best quality meats in all of our customer markets. Lower Sodium, Reduction of Allergens Since 2012 the sodium content in all our processed poultry has met government recommendations.
In 2017 we reduced sodium in our hams, sausages, bacon and deli meats putting these products well within industry recommended standards. All new products launched since 2012 meet Health Canada’s recommendations for sodium content. In 2016 more than 50% of Olymel products sold at retail, to restaurants and to institutional clients contained no allergens.
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Thinking About Tomorrow Means Seeing to the Proper Care and Health of Farm Animals At Olymel we understand that being able to offer our customers healthy and quality products starts at the farm. We ensure that all of our farm animals are treated ethically and humanely, and we have lead the charge in improving practices related to the care and handling of animals in the industry. All producers and suppliers we work with, as well as, Olymel staff comply with codes governing best practices in the industry. A few of the initiatives we have spearheaded and implemented include: Responsible Use of Antibiotics Olymel limits the use of antibiotics in all meat we provide and ensure our chickens are brought up in a antibiotic-free husbandry. Prevention of Suffering Olymel ensures that none of our animals ever suffer by utilizing tools like special devices to help facilitate the peaceful transfer of birds, roofs on trailers to protect animals from rain and wind while transferring, trailers with hydraulic floors to reduce stress for the animals and heating systems in holding areas. Additionally, we employ CO2 anesthetization which has shown to be one of the most humane, stress-free ways to process a chicken. Free Stalls for Gestating Sows Since 2012, Olymel has committed to the use of stalls that allow the free movement of sows.
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Thinking About Tomorrow Means Preserving the Environment for Future Generations by Reducing Pollution and Waste Just as animal welfare is one of our top priorities as an organization, environmental protection is just as important. Olymel has established three key priorities to help us ensure we are operating our business efficiently and sustainably: 1. Reduce our energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution; 2. Reduce our water consumption; and 3. Reduce and recover by-products. We will achieve these objectives by implementing various tactics across our business to ensure our corporate footprint is as minimal as possible. Tactics include:
Using special tools to analyze and preserve electricity consumption.
Provide training in areas of energy bills, energy management practices, green processes, etc.
Implement technologies to reduce fuel consumption, optimize travel and power supply units on electricity instead of dyed diesel.
Track and monitor the consumption of potable water, production facilities equipped with waste water and treatment equipment.
Declare a “zero landfill” policy regarding non-edible meats and agrifood biosolids; incorporate a purchasing strategy that favours the supply of materials in bulk; and increase the potential of recycled packaging.
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Fully-Cooked Wings Offer Great Taste and Shorter Prep Time Did you know that Olymel offers Foodbuy customers fully-cooked wings that make your foodservice faster and more efficient? Olymel’s fully-cooked wings are a great option for on-the-go restaurants, casual cafes and more. Why offer fully-cooked wings? See the benefits below:
Cross contamination is minimized
They offer more efficient use of real estate in kitchens - i.e. you don’t have to use thawing racks, pails and sinks.
Fully-cooked wings lower food safety risks and eliminate the need to handle raw chicken.
Features Features Full range of products Less Waste: Wings are individually frozen so you can thaw only the Available fully cooked quantity you need. Individually quick frozen (IQF)
You can maximize your storage space and minimize product losses on the shelf.
You’ll increase the cooking yield for oil and optimize fryer capital.
Fully-cooked wings offer a quick turn around on rushes and reorders.
Olymel’s fully-cooked wings are more consistent in size and final product quality.
They give you the ability to ensure a standard operating process when offering wings to your customers.
They allow you to create price stabilization and minimize menu price changes - i.e. creating predictable profit margins.
What’s Great About Olymel Wings?
Save time: There’s no need to cut and marinate raw chicken. The fully-cooked wings only need to be warmed. Cost Control: The product’s consistency makes it easier to establish portion cost.
See more awesome Olymel appetizer ideas here!
Satisfied Customers: Many flavours are available to please any type of customer
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Olymel is one of Foodbuy’s preferred suppliers in the protein category and offers a variety of delicious chicken choices for Foodbuy’s customers. Some of Olymel’s top SKUs in the chicken wing category are listed below. Click on the links for more information on each item. SCC
Brand
Product Description
10065137535846
Flamingo
Chicken Wings, Cut-Up, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 110-140 ct 4 kg
10065137539455
Flamingo
Chicken Wings, Hot & Spicy, Buffalo Style, Cut-Up, Seasoned, Cooked 4 kg
10065137683233
Olymel
Roaster Dusted Chicken Wings, Cut-Up, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 70-100 ct, 2 x 2 kg
10065137683622
Flamingo
Chicken Wings, Cut-Up, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 75-105 ct 2 x 2 kg
10065137721256
Olymel
Chicken Wings Naked, Jumbo Size, Cut-Up, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 46-78 ct 2 x 2 kg
10065137534269
Galco
Twisters, Breaded, Cut-Up, Seasoned Chicken Wings, Fully Cooked 90-120 ct 2 x 2 kg
10065137683288
Olymel
Dusted Chicken Wings, Cut-Up, Seasoned and Fully Cooked 85-115 ct, 4 kg
Wings, Unbreaded
Wings, Breaded
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Feature one of Olymel’s breaded or unbreaded chicken breasts on a seasonal salad or create your own twist on a chicken sandwich. Either way your customers will enjoy a delicious meal and a great source of protein. Click on the links for more information on each item. SCC
Brand
Product Description
10065137507706
Flamingo
Chicken Breasts, Uncooked, Seasoned, Boneless, Fillets Removed, Breaded 37-40/3.5 oz 1/4 kg
10065137507836
Olymel
Love Me Tenders, Chicken Breast Fillets, Uncooked, Seasoned, Breaded 90 ct 1/4 kg
10065137526943
Olymel
Thunder-Crunch Crispy Chicken Breasts, Uncooked, Boneless, Fillets Removed, Seasoned, Breaded 1/4 kg
10065137512656
Galco
Chicken Breasts Grills, Boneless, Fillet Removed, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 50/3 oz 1/4 kg 09/28/15
10065137540642
Flamingo
Seasoned Chicken Breast Fillets IQF 1/4 kg
10065137556209
Flamingo
Fully Cooked, Boneless Seasoned Chicken Breasts, Fillet Removed 4 kg 35/113 gr
10065137602074
Flamingo
Chicken Breast Strips, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 2/2 kg
10065137716399
Olymel
Halal Chicken Breast Strips, Seasoned, Fully Cooked 2/2 kg
Breasts, Breaded
Breasts, Unbreaded
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From breaded strips and tenders to chicken breasts, thighs, legs, wings and even chicken patties - Olymel has the variety of products you need to make sure your menu is robust and satisfying to your customers. The products below are great options for restaurants and cafeterias and will leave your customers craving more with each visit. SCC
Brand
Product Description
10065137110043
Olymel
Chicken Breast Strips, Seasoned, Breaded, Gluten Free, Uncooked 1/2 kg
10065137507874
Galco
Super Big Chicken Fingers, Country Style, Uncooked, Seasoned, Breaded, Fillets 2 x 2 kg
10065137535334
Olymel
Thunder Crunch Chicken Breast Strips, Breaded, Seasoned, Uncooked 2 x 2 kg
Flamingo
Chicken Legs IQF 1/5.25 kg 09/28/15
Olymel
Chicken Breast Burgers, Breaded, Fully Cooked 1/3.2 kg
10065137508574
Galco
Chicken Schnitzels, Uncooked, Seasoned, Breaded, Cutlettes 35 ct 1/4 kg
10065137509052
Galco
Chicken Balls, Breaded, Uncooked, All White Breast Meat 148-174 ct 4 kg
10065137507928
Flamingo
X-Trem Chicken Breast Pieces, Wings Shaped, Boneless, Breaded, Fully Cooked FC 2/2 kg
10065137583779
Flamingo
X-Trem, Chicken Breast Pieces, Wings Shaped, Boneless, Breaded, Uncooked 2/2 kg
Tenders and Nuggets, Breaded
Legs, Unbreaded 10065137513301 Chicken Burger 10065137508581 Misc. Chicken
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Olymel Offers Plenty of Options for Hotels and Golf Courses Hotels Olymel offers a variety of delicious products to help make your hotel menus stand out. From banquets and catering to Gastropub bar fare Olymel will help you create a comfortable environment for your customers with the perfect food for any occasion. When you partner with Olymel we will ensure that your hotel:
Keeps food dollars on the premise and attracts locals as well as visitors.
Did you know that 62% of consumers visit the on-site restaurant at least once during a hotel stay?
Is able to successfully serve large amounts of people at the same time during banquets or parties.
Maximizes ingredients across a wide range of menus.
Find out how Olymel can help you keep them happy and learn a lot more about patron consumer trends here.
Minimizes managed inventory.
Golf Courses Food and Beverage is one of the most overlooked profit centers at golf clubs and one that is capable of delivering massive returns. Golf clubs have the ability to attract new customers by way of their cafes and by offering casual, economical meals that taste good for a great price. When your club partners with Olymel, we’ll help you:
Did you know that foodservice revenue contributes to 25% of the overall revenue at a typical golf club? Make sure you’re maximizing this revenue to it’s full potential and get ideas on new snacks to offer to your customers on and off the links! Click here for more info.
Offer a variety of pre-cooked products that can be prepared in a flash reducing waste and clean-up time.
Maximize inventory management while offering versatile meals.
Giving you the ability to offer your customers more than 700 pork, chicken and turkey products available in a range of sizes, formats and flavours.
Offer a fresh, new menu every golf season.
We Have Schools, Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions Covered Olymel knows how important it is to offer your customers choices, even in institutions like hospitals where there are many diets and schools where there can be picky eaters. Our Institution Solutions offer you a line of gluten-free, reduced sodium, high protein and reduced fat options to keep your customers healthy and growing. Sometimes your clients simply don’t have time or don’t feel like eating. That’s why it is important that when they do eat, their meal keeps them energized. Choosing the right ingredients has a direct impact on your bottom-line. It helps keep food costs low, and saves time and labour. Olymel’s wide range of chicken products will help you make all kinds of dishes: soups, stews, sandwiches, salads, etc. Chicken salad is a great classic that everyone loves. It is also a good basic that can be served different ways, in a wrap, on a bagel, or on a bed of lettuce. Did you ever think to give chicken salad a makeover with different flavours? Our chef came up with 12 variations to help you get started. Find the full recipes on our website at www.OlymelSolutions.com. Need breakfast ideas? See a variety of Olymel’s breakfast recipes here.
Did you know that 9 million Canadians are currently avoiding gluten or gluten-free? Find out how you can use Olymel products to offer amazing gluten-free dishes to your customers. Click here for more info.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND OUR PRODUCTS? Click on the distributor logos below to see item listings across the country.
Sysco - A global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and more, Sysco has partnered with Foodbuy for the past five years as a National distributor to ensure customers receive the quality products they need exactly when they need them. GFS - For over 115 years, Gordon Food Service has established business alliances with the best purveyors in the business. As one of Foodbuy’s National distributors GFS works through companies that share our commitment to excellence and service - like Foodbuy - we provide you with
Morton’s Wholesale Ltd. - Morton’s Wholesale has been serving Canada’s foodservice industry since 1919. Stocking and delivering more than 6,000 products for customers, Morton’s delivers what they promise when they promise it. Centennial Foodservice - Centennial Foodservice is Western Canada’s leading seafood, poultry and premium meats foodservice and distribution company. A Western Canada distributor, Centennial specializes in Centre of the Plate proteins as well as custom processing, we are your made to order provider of more than 17,500 high quality products. Stewart Foodservice Inc. - At Stewart Foodservice, we understand that our success depends on the success of our customers. This is why we are committed to providing quality brand name products that meet the latest food industry trends and offer variety and flexibility to accommodate our customers’ unique menus. Stewart is one of Foodbuy’s Ontario distributors. Summit Food Service - Summit Food Service has long stood for quality in food distribution. Quality in terms of products, business relationships, and customer service. As one of Foodbuy’s Ontario distributors, the company’s catalogue contains over 14,000 products, which are distributed throughout Ontario and Western Quebec.