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The biggest Sandwich Opportunities inside and out

The biggest SANDWICH OPPORTUNITIES inside and out

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- Trends to Watch

- Tips & Insights

- Standout Breads

Why Unibake - Premium, Freshly Made Breads

Your EUROPEAN Bakery

We help your signature sandwiches stand apart with our bakery expertise and a portfolio of artisan breads of all sizes, shapes and flavors crafted in authentic European tradition.

Unibake is a global leader in frozen bread, operating in the United States for over 20 years.

FROZEN vs FRESH

More and more consumers prefer warm, freshly baked premium bread all day long.

Bread is more than a sandwich carrier—it’s a component that represents the quality of what’s being offered. Euro-Bake artisan sandwich breads, crafted by master bakers, are baked and immediately frozen until you need them, so that you are always offering a quality experience to your guest.

Advantage of Frozen versus Freshly Delivered

• Decreased waste and reduced costs since there’s less chance of product going stale before use – only thaw what you need

• Keep multiple types of breads “fresh” and on hand

• Conveniently warm or bake-off as needed for freshly baked breads in minutes

• Respond quickly to spikes in traffic

• Offer your customer a natural product. Freezing is a natural preservative – no need for bad tasting chemical preservatives, like calcium propionate.

Flexibility. Quality. Waste Reduction.

4 Top Trends to Try

Inspiration for creating premium, signature sandwiches that reach out and grab people by the taste buds.

70% of consumers say they are more likely to try new and unique flavors and ingredients on sandwiches rather than in other types of food. ∆

TREND #1: GLOBAL FLAVORS

Menu the Trend

Grilled Chicken Bahn Mi on a Euro-Bake Tuscan Sandwich Baguette (5093)

Grilled free-range chicken breasts offer a feel-good foundation in a non-GMO certified baguette with added flavor and flair from house-made pâté and quick-pickled fresh vegetables.

Why it works:

The Vietnamese Banh Mi has nearly quadrupled in penetration since 2012. † This version is built with carefully chosen ingredients for added appeal.

TREND #2: PLANT-BASED

Menu the Trend

Rainbow Veggie Sandwich on a Euro-Bake Soft Sandwich Roll (50788)

Turmeric-spiced cauliflower steaks and the sweet heat of Asian-inspired sweet potato hummus mingle with the fresh crunchiness of bell pepper, pepitas, carrots and beets.

Why it works:

A colorful stack of vegetables play up the nutrition factor in a super satisfying plant-based sandwich that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

52% of consumers wouldlike restaurants tooffer healthiersandwich options. *

The New No-Meat Way to Eat

Meet the Meat Alternatives:

Jackfruit / Seitan / Tempeh / Falafel / Tofu / Portabello Mushrooms

TREND #3: BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

71% of consumers love breakfast sandwiches

Menu the Trend

Braised Greens Egg Sandwich on a Euro-Bake Portuguese Roll (5480)

The healthfulness of greens balances a classic breakfast combo and features flavorful upgrades like pickled shallots and prosciutto.

Why it works:

Prosciutto stands in for bacon in a fried egg sandwich featuring the tangy taste of pickled shallots and savory seasoned braised greens and tomatoes.

TREND #4: MINI SANDWICH

42% of consumers want more mini sandwich offerings on menus.

Menu the Trend

Mini Meatball Sandwich on a Euro-Bake Artisan Dinner Roll Assortment (5500)

Mini sandwiches present big opportunities.Whether you’re adding variety to a single entrée with multiple sandwich mashups or serving up super-shareable appetizers so more than one customer can enjoy, the options are endless when it comes to making major impact with miniature offerings.

Why it works:

Big flavor is served in a small package allowing guests to enjoy a classic combination while also sampling other menu options or opting to fill up on more than one.

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