May 2019
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CHEF’S CORNER Bradley Yip This inspired and developed his love of cooking, which encouraged him to return to Canada where he enrolled in George Brown College’s Culinary Management program. Here he began mentoring under celebrated Chefs John Higgins and Lorenzo Loseto.
Program Announcements
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Learn about Foodbuy’s new and extended contracts to take advantage of the savings.
Program Highlights
Bradley Yip, Executive Chef
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Learn about upcoming promotions, changes to existing programs and new product news.
Price Watch
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Determine the month’s highs and lows by specific category and/or supplier.
Market & Commodity News
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Bradley Yip’s interest in food was first sparked from the exposure to the several cuisines he encountered as a child. Born in Ottawa, Bradley moved to West Africa and soon realized that you could enjoy food in all of its incarnations. In what began a whirlwind of adventure in his early twenties, Bradley pursued a degree in psychology at York University and then began a modelling career which took him to London, England. This experience allowed Bradley to travel extensively around Europe, experiencing various peoples, cultures, and of course, foods. His first foray into the culinary world happened after a chance meeting. Bradley found himself studying Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cuisine in Kovalom in India.
Bradley has since become an Executive Chef for major events happening all over the country. He executed the “Ride to Conquer Cancer” both in Canada and the United States, was the headline Chef for Diner en Blanc—where he created his own menu and design for the secret dinner—and also starred as the Main Chef for Bloor Street Entertains and AIDSBeat. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Bradley has managed to combine his love for travel and cooking. He has cooked privately for a number of Forbes top 50 as well as Hollywood A-listers. These jobs have taken him to locations in LA, the Hamptons , Aspen, Tokyo, Bahamas and as far as the Arctic. When not travelling, Bradley calls Muskoka home. He tends an Organic garden there to keep himself inspired in the kitchen.
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CHEF’S CORNER
AYURVEDIC OJA BALLS
INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION
• 1/2 cup dried figs • 1/2 cup dates • 1/2 cup dried apricots • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted in a dry skillet • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds • 1/2 cup white sesame seeds • 1 tsp. ground cardamom • 1 pinch mineral salt • 1 tsp fresh organic orange zest (optional) • 1/8 to 1/4 cup extra virgin, cold-pressed olive or coconut oil • 1/3 cup whole white sesame seeds, ground flax seeds, or unsweetened, shredded dried coconut to coat the finished balls (optional)
Lightly toast the pumpkin seeds in a skillet without oil. This helps to remove any traces of E-coli on their skins. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl. Allow to cool. Meanwhile, separately grind the sunflower seeds and the sesame seeds into a coarse powder, reserving each of the ground seeds in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Grind the pumpkin seeds once they have cooled. Add the cardamom and salt to the seeds and combine well. If you are adding carob, cacao, and/or spirulina powder (see below), do so now and mix well. Drain the dried fruits, reserving the soaking water for another use (such as drinking it on an empty stomach). Add the soaked dried fruit and the optional orange zest to the ground seed mixture. Incorporate the ingredients using the back of a fork to obtain a very coarse mixture. Now add enough oil to obtain a thick, paste-like dough. Using a teaspoon, scoop up a spoonful of the mixture and roll into a walnutsized ball in the palms of your hands. If the balls don’t easily stick together, add a bit more oil. If too wet, grind more sesame or sunflower seeds to thicken the mixture. For a nutritive, decorative touch, roll the balls in the whole sesame seeds, ground flax seeds, or shredded coconut. This also prevents the balls from being sticky on the outside. If you don’t have time to roll the balls, opt to make bars by pressing the mixture into a lightly oiled, glass 9 x 9” baking dish. Cut and enjoy as needed. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator.
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PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS RED BULL - Summer Edition Building on the success of the Coconut Edition last summer, we are pleased to announce Red Bull is launching the latest Summer Edition flavor Beach Blend. Same wings - different taste, the Red Bull Summer Edition combines the wings of Red Bull Energy Drink with a refreshing and fruity taste. As the number one energy drink in the world and single serve beverage brand in Canada, Red Bull’s mission is to provide wings to people and ideas. The following Red Bull 250ml products are available: • Original Flavour • Sugar Free Original Flavour • Yellow Edition • Green Edition • Blue Edition • Coconut Edition • Summer Edition
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JUNE IS REDBULL MONTH: Foodbuy is working with Red Bull to promote their new summer flavor throughout the month of June. We will be running competitions and some promotional activity. Please contact your account manager if you want to be included.
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PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS MAPLE LEAF - New Plant-based Burger We are pleased to announce a new product with Lightlife Foods (“Lightlife”) meeting consumer demand for plant-based cuisine. Created with culinary expertise, familiar ingredients, and balanced nutrition, the Lightlife® Burger is the hero of a new pea protein-based product line free of GMOs, gluten, soy and artificial flavors. This innovative product delivers the sensory experience consumers crave with the same great taste and juicy texture as traditional beef, but with fewer, more familiar ingredients and less saturated fat than products currently on market. Founded in 1979, Lightlife Foods, Inc. is a plant-based foods pioneer and category leader in North America with a passion for putting plants at the center of the plate. With the plant-based category experiencing rapid growth, Lightlife is tapping into its deep customer relationships and extensive distribution to bring the product to market quickly with an April launch in Canada. You can access information on Lightlife® Burger ingredients and more here.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS NESTLÉ - Ice Cream Highlight Nestlé and Foodbuy have committed to partnering in the single serve category by supporting your location with Canada’s number one selling ice cream novelties. Merchandising opportunites with the following contracted Nestlé products are available and recommended. The new 2019 SKUs are also highlighted below.
Item
Category
Brand
UPC
SSC
12010898
Ice Cream - Single Serve
HAAGEN-DAZS HAAGEN-DAZS Van & Milk Choc 24x88ml
0-55000-68170-4
0-00-55000-76387-5
12010902
Ice Cream - Single Serve
HAAGEN-DAZS HAAGEN-DAZS Vanilla & Almond 24x88ml
0-55000-68171-1
0-00-55000-76386-8
12236086
Ice Cream - Single Serve
HAAGEN-DAZS HAAGEN-DAZS Salted Caramel 24x88ml
0-55000-49060-3
0-00-55000-49059-7
12345814
Ice Cream - Single Serve
HAAGEN-DAZS HAAGEN-DAZS Chocolate Almond 24x88ml
0-55000-37759-1
0-00-55000-37709-6
12103365
Drumstick Ball-Top
DRUMSTICK
NESTLE DRUMSTICK Van Car 24x140ml
0-55000-56351-2
0-00-55000-99941-0
12103366
Drumstick Ball-Top
DRUMSTICK
NESTLE DRUMSTICK Van Fudge 24x140ml
0-55000-56352-9
0-00-55000-99942-7
12345962
Drumstick Ball-Top
DRUMSTICK
DRUMSTICK Oreo 24x135ml
0-55000-37866-6
0-00-55000-37816-1
12365974
Drumstick Ball-Top
DRUMSTICK
DRUMSTICK Rolo 24x135ml
0-55000-38267-0
0-00-55000-38117-8
12261549 Drumstick King Cone
DRUMSTICK
DRUMSTICK Choc Fudge Brow 24x180ml
0-55000-17453-4
0-00-55000-17426-8
12261562
Drumstick King Cone
DRUMSTICK
DRUMSTICK Straw Cheesecake 24x180ml
0-55000-17456-5
0-00-55000-17429-9
12261566
Drumstick King Cone
DRUMSTICK
DRUMSTICK Swt 'n Slty Crml 24x180ml
0-55000-17458-9
0-00-55000-17431-2
12345963
Drumstick King Cone
DRUMSTICK
DRUMSTICK Mocha Cookie 24x180ml
0-55000-38195-6
0-00-55000-38045-4
11251878 Sandwich
OREO
CHRISTIE OREO Sandwich 24x125ml
0-60000-61020-3
0-00-55000-76390-5
12010893 Sandwich
NESTLE
PARLOUR Super Sandwich 24x200ml
0-55000-68169-8
0-00-55000-76394-3
12345965 Sandwich
CHIPS AHOY
CHRISTIE CHIPS AHOY! Sand 24x125ml
0-55000-37871-0
0-00-55000-37821-5
12010896 Sandwich
POLAR
PARLOUR Vanilla Sandwich 24x100ml
0-55000-68172-8
0-00-55000-68190-2
12366094
Water Ice
OTHERS-R/L/N
MAYNARDS Swedish Berries 24x65ml
0-55000-00884-6
0-00-55000-38099-7
12366095
Water Ice
OTHERS-R/L/N
MAYNARDS Fuzzy Peach 24x65ml
0-55000-00885-3
0-00-55000-38100-0
12232073
Water Ice
LIFESAVERS
LIFESAVERS Single Serve 24x65ml
0-55000-60046-0
0-00-55000-60045-3
12010891
Water Ice
OTHERS-R/L/N
PARLOUR Super Fudge 24x130ml
0-55000-68174-2
0-00-55000-68153-7
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
RANDED PORTFOLIO IS CHANGING H MAY 2019
MOTHER PARKERS - Upcoming Changes
VARIETY AND QUALITY
As the market continues to shift to premium coffee consumption, we
Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee are pleased to announce some upcoming changes to the branded portfolio of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee.
Refreshed packaging with a wide assortment and of thecoffee same purveying great With 112 years and roasting experience, we know that all great things need a taste! There trulytosomething facelift from is time time. As coffee consumers continue to seek quality and variety, on May 1, 2019 for theeveryone. following changes will take place: • Marley Coffee brand - re-launch in new single serve packaging with reformulated premium and Fairtrade certified coffees in 5 unique blends. • Lineup expansion - to include fractional packages and ground and *Some will be items whole bean 10oz bags, supported by a turn key point of sale program. discontinued April • Mother Parkers program - renewal that continues to focus on quality and 30th, 2019 or while variety – supplies last. Please ensuring the perfect cup for diverse customer preferences contact sales your including a broad selection of roasts, blends and flavours. rep for replacements • Distinctively Yours offering - update to ensure it meets the needs of customers with broad appeal while keeping it simple for consumers. More information on changes can be accessed here. BROAD APPEAL SIMPLICITY
Distinctively Yours
An updated variety including and focusing on classic roast profiles and great value.
ntact your Mother Parkers sales rkers Tea & Coffee toll free at
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PRICE WATCH Price Watch - May 2019 The information below offers a snapshot of some of the price changes customers can expect to see in May. Please review complete list of updates here.
Paper Tissue/Towel/Napkin Cascades 0.3% Price Increase The price of virgin pulp has increased significantly resulting in an industry wide price increase for the Tissue, Towel and Napkin category. Cascades, our preferred supplier, has only increased the price of 5 SKUs with all others remaining at their current price.
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OBP Branded Bacon Olymel 2.4% Price Increase 2.4% increase in price. We are starting to see prices far above seasonal due to the impact of the African Swine Fever spreading throughout China and other countries. We expect increases to continue and recommend sausage and other proteins as options.
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MARKET & COMMODITY NEWS Agropur - System Implementation As a Canadian leader in the fast-changing dairy industry, Agropur is constantly evolving to stay competitive for its customers. In relying on innovation to exceed expectations, they are implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to upgrade its IT systems. On April 29, its Quebec Customer Contact Centre will be deployed. With this major step forward, stores will need to use their new customer number to identify themselves when dealing with the Customer Contact Centre. Agropur will make sure the transition is as seamless as possible for customers. In addition, customers who are accustomed to calling Customer Service now have the option of placing their orders online. This solution will give customers greater flexibility and independence. They can use a computer, tablet or smartphone to easily access the service and place an order at the time that is convenient for them. It’s user-friendly, intuitive and free. To sign up for the service and enjoy the benefits of online ordering, please call the Customer Contact Centre at 1 800-361-1110. More information on this implementation can be accessed here.
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