Provisions July August 2024 - NorthCenter by Performance Foodservice

» chef focus

Quick Labor-Saving Bites for the Height of Tourist Season

Food for thought (and a menu idea or two, or three!) for July & August.

» trend tracker

Net Seafood Sales

These days, casual creativity is the name of the game. Consumers are looking for trendy, easy-to-eat seafood options at a variety of price points.

» business builder

Seafood Anchors Summer Menus

Sometimes getting the right seafood isn’t always smooth sailing for restaurants. However, with a little creativity, you can still reel in customers with seafood dishes that won’t sink your bottom line.

NorthCenter has partnered with a new, highly experienced local Seafood broker, who has been scrutinizing our Seafood offerings and sources on an ongoing basis in 2024. They are helping us ensure that our products are sourced from high-quality, reliable, and sustainable sources - so you can be confident ordering from us.

July & August

Seas the Oppor-tuna-ties

Diners are craving premium, authentic ingredients — healthier, filled with flavor, and sustainably sourced. And Performance Foodservice has the branded seafood products to help you reel them in. From the freshest wild-caught fish to breaded and battered comfort food, we’ve got innovative seafood solutions to transform your menu into a culinary catch.

Seafood is one of the most soughtafter and adaptable segments in foodservice. Consumers are willing to shell out for elevated options or go to town on a fried buffet. According to Datassential research, more than 50% of restaurant guests likely ate seafood at some point in just the past week. It can be healthy, romantic, sacred — even sustainable. As we slog through the height of summer, there are myriad opportunities to showcase seafood and hook bigger sales.

In the culinary world, that means exploring the vast bounty that the oceans have to offer. The perception of seafood and how it can be served has undergone quite a transformation. No longer is it focused solely at the diametric poles of fine dining or buffet service. High-quality, imaginative seafood dishes can be accessible for any restaurant, no matter the size or scope of your concept.

Consider date nights, graduation and family celebrations, seasonal tourists looking to splurge, and let seafood drop anchor at the centerof-plate as a protein alternative.

CHILLED SUMMER SALAD BBQ

Shrimp & Scallop Oysters

Plump oysters on the half shell, topped with zesty crab mixture grilled & finished w/ homemade white BBQ makes and trendy and fun entrée or appetizer.

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A combination of fresh basil and parsley, bright red grape tomatoes, and red wine vinegar dressing gives this salad a vivid, colorful look, while allowing the textures of the seafood to shine.

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» Ube Syrup

PFS #848527 4/1 LT

PFS #848866 1/1 LT

Pronounced “ooh-beh,” this vibrant purple yam from the Philippines has been celebrated across Southeast Asia for years and is swiftly becoming a global sensation. Our Ube Syrup blends the yam’s sweet and earthy taste with additional notes of fig, vanilla, and cinnamon for a unique, globally-inspired tapestry of flavors that will captivate your taste buds.

Beverage orders increase check totals.

FLAVOR SYRUPS & SWEETENERS

860332 SYRUP PURE SUGAR CANE 4/1LT 523236 SYRUP LAVENDER PLAS 4/1LT 310167 SYRUP HIBISCUS 4/1LT 231009 SYRUP HABANERO LIME 4/1LT

HABANERO LIME 1/1LT

4/1LT

SYRUP BLUBRY 4/1LT

SYRUP BLUBRY 1/1LT

RSPBRY WILD 4/1LT

RSPBRY WILD 1/1LT

VANILLA 4/1LT

SYRUP VANILLA 1/1LT

FRUIT PUREES

250402 PUREE FRUIT STRWBRY TFF 4/1LT 263517 PUREE FRUIT STRWBRY TFF 1/1LT 556591 PUREE BLUBRY 4 PACK 4/1LT 257397 PUREE FRUIT MANGO TFF 4/1LT 258223 PUREE PEACH TFF 4/1LT

299664 PUREE PEACH TFF 1/1LT

259997 PUREE RSPBRY TFF 4/1LT 299665 PUREE RSPBRY TFF 1/1LT

SAUCES

859847 SAUCE CARAMEL GRMT 4/64 OZ 860329 SAUCE DARK CHOC 4/64 OZ

263518 SAUCE DARK CHOC 1/64 OZ

SMOOTHIE MIXES

335257 SMOOTHIE MIX STRWBRY 6/46 OZ

370423 SMOOTHIE MIX PINA COLADA 6/46 OZ

BOTTLE PUMP

866663 PUMP FOR 1 LTR PLAS BTL 1/1 EA

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CAN INCREASE BEVERAGE SALES without negatively impacting your alcohol business.

According to research group Fior Markets, the non-alcoholic beverage industry is estimated to increase from approximately $923 million to $1.7 billion by 2028.

Nothing says summer like relaxing on a sun-warmed patio with an ice-cold beverage. Elevate your summer beverage menu by executing some refreshing drinks that are trending for their bold, delicious flavors.

CARAMEL FLVRD PET 1/1LT

Citrus

Refrigerate ripe lemons between 40-42° F for best shelf life.

Store grapefruit in dry environment between 40-55° F - anything below 40° F will cause chill damage.

Store Florida oranges between 34-36° F - all otheroranges between 45-50° F. Greening and russeting may occur; neither will affect flavor or quality.

grapefruit oranges & tangerines

Berries

» Ideal storage temperature between 34-36° F in low humidity.

» Do not wash or prep berries until just before use - never before storage.

» Blackberries, Raspberries, and Strawberries in particular are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully for best shelf life.

blueberries

raspberries strawberries blackberries

Melon

Refrigerate ripe melons at 40-45° F in low humidity. Ripen firm melons at room temperature until slightly soft at blossom end.

Stone Fruits

» Ideal storage temperature between 34-36° F

» Refrigerate when fully ripe to slow softening, and handle carefully to avoid bruising

mangoes, nectarines, peaches, plums

Exclusively from Performance Foodservice the Nature’s Best Dairy® brand brings you the best in high quality dairy products, from milk and butter, heavy creams and cottage cheese to eggs and ice cream all sourced from across the U.S.

Best Dairy brand brings you the best in high quality dairy products, from milk and butter, heavy creams and cottage cheese to eggs and ice cream all sourced from across the U.S.

Nature’s Best Dairy® combines our nation’s rich dairy farming heritage with the promise of excellence in food quality, environmental sustainability, product integrity, safety and social responsibility.

Nature’s Best Dairy® combines our nation’s rich dairy farming heritage with the promise of excellence in quality, environmental sustainability, product integrity, safety and social responsibility.

Simply Delicious!

A cold glass of milk, a scoop of ice cream, butter on a bagel—deliver a simple pleasure that’s simply more delicious with Nature’s Best Dairy®!

Simply Delicious!

FRESH AND CREAMY

WELCOME TO NATURE’S BEST DAIRY®

We proudly introduce our new Nature’s Best Dairy® Fresh Goat Cheese in four different pack sizes! Whether you need a plain chub or a crumble tray, we offer an assortment to suit any of your recipe needs. Because you expect the best, we provide only those products that meet or exceed our demanding standards. In addition, all of the Nature’s Best Dairy® Fresh Goat Cheese products are gluten-free, making them popular menu items for gluten-intolerant customers.

We proudly introduce our new Nature’s Best Dairy® Fresh Goat Cheese in four different pack sizes! Whether you need a plain chub or a crumble tray, we offer an assortment to suit any of your recipe needs. Because you expect the best, we provide only those products meet or exceed our demanding standards. In addition, all of the Nature’s Best Dairy® Fresh Goat Cheese products are gluten-free, making them popular menu

Nature’s Best Dairy® combines our nation’s rich dairy farming heritage with the promise of excellence in food

Nature’s Best Dairy combines our nation’s rich dairy

Use our Korean Style Kimchi as you would any traditional kimchi –enjoy it as a side dish to add some heat, a topping on salads and noodle bowls, or a key ingredient in your favorite recipes like kimchi fried rice. Enjoy the bold and beloved taste of kimchi with every mouthful.

•Gluten Free

•Vegan

•No Added Sugar

•NON GMO Verified

•A natural source of probiotics

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

Authentic Italian cuisine calls for authentic Italian ingredients. The Performance Foodservice family of Italian brands offers no less in our selection of impeccable Italian products. Committed to tradition and history, Performance Foodservice branded products deliver the authentic flavor and quality insisted upon by discerning operators.

PIANCONE ® AND ROMA® FRESH MOZZARELLA

Performance Foodservice is pleased to offer Piancone® Burrata and an assortment of Roma® Fresh Mozzarellas. Piancone® and Roma® Fresh Mozzarella is proudly Wisconsin-made with farmer-certified rBST-free pasteurized cow’s milk sourced within 30 miles of the production facility1 The proprietary cheese-making processes of these creamy, white, and delicious cheeses are taken from family recipes passed down through multiple generations and crafted by master cheesemakers. Piancone® and Roma® Mozzarella are premium cheeses made to order in several convenient formats to meet operators’ culinary needs.

Piancone® Burrata is our premium fresh mozzarella filled with shreds of mozzarella and cream. Silky on the outside and creamy on the inside, these perfectly shaped, hand-formed balls infused with soft stretched Stracciatella curd cheese are superior in taste and quality. The soft shell outside marries perfectly with the buttery inside, delivering a sensation and taste like no other cheese.

Select from an assortment of ciliegine, ovolini, pearls, sliced and unsliced logs, slicing loaves, and curds in our Roma® brand and taste the superior quality of Wisconsin-made Roma® Fresh Mozzarella compared to imported products. Use the Roma® Logs for slicing and layering into pasta dishes or on pizzas, add Roma® Ciliegine and Pearls to fresh green salads, appetizers, or pastas, serve Roma® Ovolini as part of an antipasto platter or dice and add to pasta.

Choose Piancone® and Roma® Fresh Mozzarellas for an unforgettable dining experience.

CHEESE MOZZ LOAF FRSH

CHEESE MOZZ PEARL FRSH

CHEESE MOZZ LOG 21 3/4 OZ. SLCD

CHEESE MOZZ FRSH THIN SLCD LOG

CHEESE MOZZ OVOLINI FRSH 4 OZ.

CHEESE MOZZ FRSH CILIEGINE

CHEESE MOZZ LOG FRSH CRYVC

CHEESE BURRATA BALL 4 OZ. CUP 6/8 OZ

1Roma® Slicing Loaf is crafted and produced in New York using locally sourced milk using traditional Italian methods passed down through generations of cheesemakers.

At Performance Foodservice we love storied brands and are all about our history and heritage which dates to 1885 with Pocahontas Foods delivering groceries to food establishments such as delis, grocery stores, and restaurants. Our Roma® brands are also rooted in an Italian deli opened in New Jersey in 1955 by Roma® Foods founder the late Mr. Louis Piancone.

In 2019, we developed and founded Delancey Street Deli® based on the street in lower Manhattan that is credited as the birthplace of the American deli. In homage to the first New York deli — The Delancey Street Deli® portfolio includes whole muscle meats, New York style bagels, heat-and-serve soups, kettle sides, spreads and condiments, gourmet chips, pickles, relishes, sauerkraut, and gourmet cold prepared salads and other prepared foods.

A tangy combination tri-colored rotini pasta and bite-sized chunks of vegetables, including baby corn, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, green beans, kidney beans, and black olives, in a traditional Italian dressing.

Generous chunks of white meat chicken in a delicious mixture of celery, real mayonnaise, and seasonings. It is perfect on a salad bar, makes a great sandwich filling and is a hearty and delicious high-end chicken salad.

A blend of imitation crab and

flavorful

dressing delivering an amazing taste sensation.

A blend of quinoa and black beans with diced mango and pumpkin seeds in a cilantro lime vinaigrette. A perfect standalone vegetarian option or can be paired with a cooked protein as a side salad.

Lots of tasty chunk-light tuna in a blend of celery, real mayonnaise, and seasonings. Unlike any other tuna salad in foodservice.

QUINOA MANGO LIME

TUNA

Gourmet Deluxe Seafood Salad #209988

Gourmet Vegetable Pasta Salad #210006

Gourmet Egg Salad #209999

Gourmet White Meat Chicken Salad #210000

Gourmet Lemon Seafood Salad #210011

Gourmet Orange Ginger Couscous Salad #210014

Gourmet Quinoa Mango Lime Salad #210019

Gourmet Tuna Salad #210004

Since 2009, Hurricane’s Premium Soups and Chowders have won awards for their small-batch Soups, made with Maine and New England ingredients.

P FG ITEM #: 94278 0

seafood chowder seafood chowder

P FG ITEM #: 94276 0 WITH HAD D OCK, SH R IM P, C L AMS, SCA LLO PS, A N D LO BSTE R

broths, North Atlantic Haddock, Shrimp, Chopped Clams, Scallops and Lobster Leg Meat" Finished with BGH free cream from Maine and New England.

clam chowder clam chowder

P FG ITEM #: 94275 5 WITH TE N DE R CHU N KS O F CHO PPE D CLAM S

Taste the 1st place winner of the 2016 Great Chowder Cook-Off in Newport, Rhode Island! Made with fresh, wild clams simmered with clam broth, diced potatoes, heavy cream from Maine-raised cows.

lobster bisque lobster bisque

What makes our lobster bisque special? We only use big, tender chunks of delicious claw meat. Then we add even more lobster meat with heavy cream, real butter, and as many locally grown and sourced veggies as we can get our hands on. Simply heat, and enjoy this New England classic!

broccoli cheddar soup broccoli cheddar soup

An award winning blend of North Atlantic haddock, Maine-grown potatoes and WITH LO CA L , AGED CHED DAR & C R EA M

MADE WITH NOR TH ATLAN TI C HAD D OC K

We start with all-natural vegetable stock simmered with broccoli crowns, diced onions, carrots, and celery. We're proud to use aged cheddar from Maine's irresistible, vegetarian soup. P FG ITEM #: 94272 5

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

LUIGI® ALFREDO SAUCE

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

Luigi® Alfredo Sauce is a value staple pasta sauce that is ideal for high-volume use. Made with Romano and Parmesan Cheese, and featuring an exceptional hold time, Luigi® Alfredo Sauce is perfect for any application where a forgiving, delicious, creamy, and cheesy alfredo sauce is required. Just boil the bags in water until thoroughly heated and serve. Packed in 4/5-LB. boil-in-bag cases.

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

PIANCONE ® FRO ZEN PESTO SAUCES

PIANCONE

® FRO ZEN PESTO

SAUCES

The Piancone® brand of Performance Foodservice is named after Roma Food for founder, Louis G. Piancone, and brings 68-plus years of experience and quality to the table with a wide selection of premium, authentic, and innovative Italian products sourced from Italy and around the globe.

PIANCONE ® FRO ZEN PESTO SAUCES

Performance Foodservice Piancone® Frozen Pesto Sauces are produced with premium ingredients like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese, for authentic taste and appearance.

PIANCONE® PESTO SAUCES

Performance Foodservice Piancone® Frozen Pesto Sauces are produced with premium ingredients like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese, for authentic taste and appearance.

Piancone® Frozen Pesto Sauces are available in four different flavor varieties and pack sizes and include Piancone® Frozen Pesto with and without Pine Nuts, Piancone® Sundried Tomato Garlic Pesto, and Piancone® Roasted Garlic Pesto. Piancone® Frozen Pesto Sauces arrive frozen and are ready-to-use once thawed. Piancone® Frozen Pesto Sauces are an ideal addition to pasta dishes or protein items, as a base or spread for pizzas and sandwiches, and as an ingredient in a marinade, soups, or dips, to name a few.

Performance Foodservice Piancone® Frozen Pesto Sauces are produced with premium ingredients like Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese, for authentic taste and appearance.

SAUCE PESTO W/O PINE NUTS FZ

SAUCE PESTO BASIL W/ PINE NUTS FZ

SAUCE PESTO SUNDRIED TOMATO GARLIC

SAUCE PESTO ROASTED GARLIC FZ

SAUCE PESTO W/O PINE NUTS FZ

SAUCE PESTO BASIL W/ PINE NUTS FZ

SAUCE PESTO SUNDRIED TOMATO GARLIC

3/30 OUNCE 154636 3/30 OUNCE

SAUCE PESTO ROASTED GARLIC FZ

SAUCE PESTO W/O PINE NUTS FZ

SAUCE PESTO

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

Authentic Italian cuisine calls for authentic Italian ingredients. The Performance Foodservice family of Italian brands offers no less in our selection of impeccable Italian products. Our Piancone brand in the script logo identifies it as imported and represents the highest level of authentic flavor and quality insisted upon by discerning operators.

IMPORTED TRADITIONAL ITALIAN DRY PASTA

Performance Foodservice is pleased to offer a portfolio of traditional Piancone® and Roma® Italian Traditional Dry Pasta offerings are bulk packed. Produced in Italy and offering a wide variety of Teflon and bronze-die cut long and short cut pastas that are exceptionally versatile and delicious!

GLUTEN-FREE PENNE PASTA

Authentic Italian cuisine calls for authentic Italian ingredients. The Performance Foodservice family of brands offer no less in its selections of impeccable Italian products. Committed to tradition and history, Performance Foodservice branded products deliver authentic flavor and quality insisted upon by discerning operators.

PRE-COOKED QUICK FROZEN FEATURES & BENEFITS

Roma Gluten-Free pasta is pre-cooked and individually quick frozen allowing for:

• Ease of use and storage

• Reduced risk of cross contamination

• Quick preparation time (1-2 minutes)

• Portion control

Because it is crafted using artisan techniques and quality ingredients, Roma Gluten-Free pasta is:

• Comparable in flavor and texture to traditional pasta

• Consistent in quality

EGGPLANT FRIES

NEW! APPETIZER ITEMS

Innovative & Labor Saving Bakery Solutions

Product code: 387199 68/3.25 oz

Product code: 387198 88/3 oz

Product code: 371938 80/3.9 oz

Product code: 322458 60/3.2 oz

Exceptional Flavor + Quality: We use European-inspired recipes to craft flavorful, artisan bread with a perfectly crispy crust and moist center.

All-Natural Ingredients: We only source the best ingredients, because when a recipe begins with quality ingredients you end up with better bread that’s better for you.

Long Shelf Life: We pride ourselves on providing preservative-free, flash-frozen breads that withstand the shelf life demands of operations both big and small.

Unparalleled Partnerships: We believe nobody knows the business better than our customers. We provide the expertise of making bread but rely on your input to know how our creations can best work in your operations.

Product code: 300253 48/4.2 oz

Product code: 930492 60/3.1 oz

Product code: 607313 80/3.3 oz

AUTHENTIC LATIN FLAVOR

AND QUALITY

ROASTED STREET CORN DIP

Our product begins with USDA Choice beef chuck that is seasoned and kettle-cooked for 8 hours to produce a tender, moist and juicy product that is heat-andserve. The blended seasonings combined with the low temperature, long term cooking process, eliminate the need to season after thawing. Ideal for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, in a sandwich, on top of a Frozen, Fully Cooked Seasoned Shredded Barbacoa is ready for a broad range of applications and is consistent and delicious every time.

WELCOME TO CONTIGO®!

The Contigo® portfolio consists of a family of products that are true to the heritage of Latin foods — rich and robust, flavorful, always inventive and as expansive and diverse as Latin America itself. The Contigo® brand is owned and exclusively distributed by Performance Foodservice . Contigo ® means “with you” in Spanish, and is our promise of delicious, quality and sensible products that help our customers grow their businesses. We understand recipes and techniques vary from region to region so our Contigo® products range from staples found in most Latin kitchens to specialized ingredients targeted to specific cultures and ethnicities.

NEW! ROASTED STREET CORN DIP

PRODUCT

PFS #210673 4/5 LB

Performance Foodservice’s Contigo® Mexican-Style Roasted Street Corn Dip is a deconstructed version of the popular Mexican street corn. Contigo® Mexican-Style Roasted Street Corn Dip comes frozen and is made with roasted corn, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and spices to create a unique and flavorful addition to your menu. Contigo® Mexican-Style Roasted Street Corn Dip can be used simply as a dip, or on a flatbread, in tacos, or on nachos.

PFS Item # Description

PackSize 803581 Beef Barbacoa Seasoned FC FZ 45

AUTHENTIC LATIN FLAVOR AND QUALITY!

Performance Foodservice’s Contigo® MexicanStyle Roasted Street Corn Dip is a deconstructed version of the popular Mexican street corn. Contigo® Mexican-Style Roasted Street Corn

Steak Sauce PFS #162023 12/10 OZ

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

Sea Salt Grinder PFS #178462 6/4.25 OZ

Peppercorn Grinder PFS #178447 6/2.2 OZ

ROMA® SPICES AND SEASONINGS — VERSATILE, CONSISTENT, AUTHENTIC FLAVOR

Performance Foodservice proudly presents authenticity and flavor you come to expect in Roma with a refreshed line of Roma® Spices and Seasonings. Already popular ingredients among cooks and chefs, Roma® Spices and Seasonings have flavor, consistency and bring strong visual appeal in both front and back of house applications. Ready to use straight from the bottle, this portfolio of basic essential culinary ingredients is a musthave for operators looking for quality seasonings at a reasonable price. Flavor meats, marinades and vegetables or blend into stews, sauces and gravies, Roma® Spices and Seasonings offer endless possibilities to any menu.

FISH FRY BREADER

Made with a yellow corn flour, cornmeal, enriched wheat flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and a blend of spices, Perfectly Southern™ Seasoned Fish Fry Breading is ideal for catfish or shrimp. Coat just before frying, Perfectly Southern™ Seasoned Fish Breading cooks up light, crispy and golden brown.

PFS #618587

Available in 2/5-lb. bags per case.

MAPLE FLAVORED WAFFLE FRIES

PFS #860340 6/4.5 LB

WAFFLE FRY BITES

PFS #860343 6/6 LB

Just add your fried chicken, tenders or nuggets to create a portable version of this hugely popular menu item. Made with real maple syrup! Also available in smaller Waffle Bites.

• Unique: The first and only waffle-flavored waffle fry

• Portable: Ideal for QSR customers on the go

• On-trend: Chicken & waffles menu incidence is up 636% since 2012

• All-day appeal: Popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night

• Easy:

Net

SEAFOOD SALES » trend tracker

CHARCUTERIE UPGRADE: While these delectable appetizers continue to be popular among patrons, several restaurants have seen the opportunity to elevate the traditional dish by incorporating seafood.

As summer slowly comes to a close, many consumers are still on the hunt for the perfect seafood dish. Throughout the warmer months, seafood options like fish, shrimp, and oysters are often the best sellers for restaurants nationwide. However, several seafood trends have emerged recently that could point to new guest demand. Let’s take a closer look at some late summer seafood trends.

HOOKED ON HANDHELDS

These days, casual creativity is the name of the game. Consumers are looking for trendy, easy-to-eat seafood options at a variety of price points. That’s showing up in the form of sushi bites, sushi burritos, shrimp toast, crab rangoon, and lobster rolls.sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

FISH FUSION

It’s standard practice to offer similar dishes as the competition — grilled shrimp, pan-seared fish, and lobster tail. However, guests have begun seeking new and exciting experiences for dinner. Restaurant owners can take advantage of the new demand through seafood fusion recipes. A special menu that includes fried fish sandwiches, fish quesadillas, fried fish fingers, and fish kebabs is a

great and simpler way to bring seafood fusion to your restaurant.

CHARCUTERIE PLANK

Who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board covered with exciting cheese, bread, and meat options? While these delectable appetizers continue to be popular among patrons, several restaurants have seen the opportunity to elevate the traditional dish by incorporating seafood. Adventurous guests have been receptive to new-style boards that feature salmon pastrami, tuna poke, and swordfish prosciutto.

CLEAR BLUE SEA

Despite industry setbacks that have affected the fishing and seafood industries, consumer demand for seafood is on the rise due to interest in clean eating and sustainable protein choices. Wild caught and board certified sustainable options from brands like Bay Winds® check multiple boxes for quality, taste, consistency, and exemplary sourcing.

CHIN-TO-FIN

Nose-to-tail eating has been popular, especially in upscale restaurants, for the past two decades. Now, with an increased interest in seafood, chefs are applying that concept to fish, utilizing as

much of the fish as possible and serving unexpected cuts like fish cheeks and collars and using scraps to make stock that can be used to flavor other dishes.

TAKE A DIP

Seafood dips, like smoked trout and clam dip, are especially popular right now because they appeal to the idea of casual creativity, and they can be crafted in a way that makes them relatively affordable for consumers. They can also be a good jumping off point for chefs to flex their creativity, and they appeal to diners who like to share dishes.

FUTURE IN THE DEEP

In the coming months and years, consumers will be looking for transparency in sourcing, with sustainability being the word of the day. As these consumers turn to seafood for ‘clean’ protein options, they’ll be looking to see where their fish comes from and how fishing affects the waters and communities involved.

Stephanie Ganz - A freelance writer based in Richmond, Va., Stephanie’s work has appeared in The Local Palate, Virginia Living, Eater, and Bon Appétit. With an appetite for life and literature, she’s always on the lookout for the next adventure, whether within a book or diving into the flavors of a great meal.

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The Ultimate in Taste and Convenience.

Empire’s Treasure Yellowfin Tuna products bring variety and good taste to seafood operators’ menus. Additionally, tuna’s natural nutritional attributes appeal to the growing segment of health-conscious consumers.

Products

ITEM #DESCRIPTION PACKSIZEBENEFITS

420826 TUNA SAKU BLOCK 8-12OZ YELLOWFIN 110LB

420829 TUNA STEAK 6 OZ

SASHIMI VACPAC

420830TUNA STEAK 8OZ

SASHIMI VACPAC

420786 TUNA YELLOWFIN 4OZ. SASHIMI

YELLOWFIN 110LB

• Individually vacuum packed

• 100% net weight product

• 100% usable product

• Consistent piece count

• Year round supply

• Less expensive than fresh per pound

• Provides food cost control

OTHER ADVANTAGES

Empire’s Treasure Yellowfin Tuna products are specially processed which produces better appearance, a two year frozen shelf life, and an eight day shelf life for thawed product.

Also called Ahi in Hawaii. Because of its high fat content bluefin is prized when served as a raw product. Darkest and fattiest of tuna, uncooked meat is naturally red. Meat turns firm and offwhite when cooked

Can be served raw if handled properly. Sashimi grade typically means it has been frozen under a formula by the FDA. Most fish is required by law to be frozen to be served as sushi/sashimi in the US.

Also called Ahi in Hawaiian. Yellowfin has a mild, meaty flavor, similar to swordfish. Serve raw as sashimi and in sushi. Can be grilled, baked, broiled or steamed.

Can be served raw if handled properly. Sashimi grade typically means it has been frozen under a formula by the FDA. Most fish is required by law to be frozen to be served as sushi/sashimi in the US.

REFRESHED

HADDOCK

REFRESHED HADDOCK FILLETS

4-8oz FILLETS PFS #847295 1/10 LB

8-16oz FILLETS PFS #462212 1/10 LB

12-20oz FILLETS PFS #963682 1/10 LB

These fillets are cut from previously frozen, FAS haddock. The fish are longline caught in the icy-cold waters of Norway and the Faroe Islands and are headed/gutted before being frozen at sea.

PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Hand cut and trimmed

• J Cut fillers

• Machine skinned

• Excellent Color

• Uniform sizes with excellent fillet and trims

• No product smell

These fillets are cut from previously frozen, FAS haddock. The fish are longline caught in the icy-cold waters of Norway and the Faroe Islands and are headed/gutted before being frozen at sea. Here at Boston Sword & Tuna, we cut, inspect and hand trim each fillet, providing a beautiful product that is processed in the USA.

Each fillet is between 8 and 16 oz, and are available skin-on or skinless.

At Boston Sword & Tuna, we cut, inspect and hand trim each fillet, providing a beautifully fresh product that is processed in the USA.

Redi Grilled™ Alaskan Salmon

PFS# 890447 • 40/4 oz.

Now Available through PERFORMANCE Foodservice - NorthCenter

Wild Caught Redi Grilled portions, vacuum packed. Serve chilled or hot providing menu versatility with no waste and no cook loss for consistent portions every time! Offers a delicious fresh grilled taste!

Convenience meets quality with Trident Seafoods’ Redi Grilled Seafood™. Ready to serve, these delicious fillets cut down on prep time, eliminate food safety concerns, and come in a wide variety of species and prices. Just heat to temp from frozen!

Seafood products give you an easy and affordable way to elevate your menu.

Features & Benefits

Fully Cooked Fast & easy prep – just heat to temp and serve

Affordable Available for all price points

Perfectly Pre-Portioned Saves time and money

Very Lightly Seasoned Serve as is or use as a base for a unique marinade

Extremely Versatile Great for hot or cold preps from entrees to wraps to salads

For more information, please contact Acxion sales representative:

YOU CAN TRUST Z QUALITY YOU CAN TASTE

GO NATURAL & TASTE THE DIFFERENCE:

Our dry Chef Pack scallops are all natural with zero preservatives, so they sear up beautifully and have a sweet, authentic flavor.

TRUE COUNTS:

Looking for under 10 count scallops? Each and every scallop will be under 10 count per pound. Not an average. That size consistency will help your chefs make sure each plate goes out looking sharp, while controlling food costs.

NO PIECES OR SPLITS:

When chefs pay top dollar for top quality scallops, they should expect only whole scallops. The Bristol Chef Pack has no pieces or splits, meaning each and every scallop is ready to go on your next VIP’s plate.

» Tiger Shrimp

Known for their firm texture and mild taste, our Empire’s Treasure Black Tiger and White Shrimp are processed within hours of harvesting and packaged in modern, temperaturecontrolled, HACCP- compliant facilities. All Empire’s Treasure are carefully inspected for size and quality, then individually quick-frozen and packaged for the freshest taste possible. Versatile and adaptable to a variety of bold flavors and seasonings, Empire’s Treasure Shrimp inspire creativity and innovation in the kitchen. Suitable to a variety of cooking methods and easy to prepare, we promise to deliver a superb tasting product to the table every time. Empire’s Treasure Black Tiger and White Shrimp are the ultimate in taste and convenience.

The count refers to the number of shrimp per pound. For example, a 13/15 count provides 13 to 15 shrimp per pound. The smaller the number, the larger the shrimp. This means a 13/15 count yields larger individual shrimp than does a 16/20 count.

Quick & Easy Preparation For Cost and Labor Savings

Uncooked Country Crunch

Breaded Tenderloin Fritter

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Uncooked Spicy Barrel Breaded Fritter Tender

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Uncooked Golden

Uncooked Golden Breaded Tenderloin

Uncooked Southern Style

Tender Fritters- OVEN ONLY

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Barrel Breaded Fritter Tender

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Fully Cooked Homestyle Breaded Fritter Tender

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Uncooked Southern Style Barrel Breaded Fritter Tender

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Uncooked Café Style Barrel Breaded Fritter Tenderloin

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QUINOA BURGER

allergens affecting Americans today, making it an easy and thoughtful addition to any restaurant menu.

For the planet, for the animals, for

JACKFRUIT CHILI

Our products celebrate vegetables, rather than imitate meat, and our nutrition labels feature simple ingredients you can see and identify.

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36 PATTIES PER CASE

They are free of the most common allergens affecting Americans today, making it an easy and thoughtful addition to any restaurant menu.

Our Vegan Quinoa Burger Recipe consists of the finest & freshest ingredients available. This versatile plant-based patty creates a full flavor that celebrates vegetables rather than imitate the flavors of meat.

For the planet, for the animals, for your life - try Veggie Life!

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Medium-Spicy & very satisfying for even the most skeptical of chili lovers! Jackfruit, a superfood meat-alternative, adds filling high-fiber & a healthy source of Vitamin C combined with the high-protein, fiber & iron-rich content of red quinoa!

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FOUR 16oz PINTS / CASE

Macronutrient & antioxidant-packed fresh basil, combines with vitamin & mineral-rich pumpkinseeds, along with the power-boosting & immunity-supporting beneﬁts of nutritional yeast, to bring you this healthy & delicious snack.

36 PATTIES PER CASE

A delicious plant-based patty packed full of ﬂavor! Fresh garlic pairs with aromatic fresh basil, raw pumpkin seeds, and nutritional yeast to bring satisfaction to every bite. This heart healthy, nutrient dense vegan burger will leave you energized and craving more.

DELI TURKEY BREAST

Ridgecrest® and West Creek® brands feature fully cooked and ready to cook turkey products that offer excellent nutritional choices for you and your customers. From enticing appetizers, soups, and sandwiches to ethnic entrees and traditional roasts, turkey lends itself to an endless variety of creative menu options.

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PFS# 375689 Roma Gourmet Beef Meatballs, 1 oz. Size

PFS# 422369 Luigi Beef Meatballs With Cheese, 1oz. Size

PFS# 422366 / 375702 Roma Gourmet Beef & Pork Meatballs, 0.5 oz & 1 oz. Sizes

PFS# 422367 / 375703 Roma Gourmet Beef & Pork Meatballs, 1.5 oz. & 2 oz. Sizes

PFS# 312453 Luigi Beef & Chicken Meatballs, 0.5 oz. Size

CLOUD BREAD

PLANT BASED & GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA CRUSTS PIZZA FOR

EVERYONE.

Vegan. Vegetarian. Flexitarian. Gluten intolerant. Everyone loves pizza night — regardless of their dietary restrictions and preferences. Rich’s Plant Based and Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts deliver the food safety, great taste, ease of use and premium value you need to meet the evolving demands of your consumers — while giving you a cutting edge over your competitors.

PLANT BASED & GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA CRUSTS

PIZZA FOR EVERYONE.

FTO-So Easy

Creating plant based, gluten-free crust from scratch is labor intensive, time consuming and difficult to get right. That’s why Rich’s gluten-alternative pizza crusts are all freezer-to-oven.

Add a Premium

Gluten-alternative menu items present premium pricing possibilities. Our innovative crusts can help attract new patrons, increase ticket averages — and keep consumers coming back.

Distinguish Yourself

With less than ¼ of menus meeting consumer free-from demands,1 there’s plenty of opportunity to fill the void while filling bellies.

Gluten Freedom

Nearly of households are dealing with dietary restrictions,1 and decision-makers are on the lookout for establishments where the whole family can eat together.

1 - DATASSENTIAL

FTO-So Easy

Creating plant based, gluten-free crust from scratch is labor intensive, time consuming and difficult to get right. That’s why Rich’s gluten-alternative pizza crusts are all freezer-to-oven.

Add a Premium

Gluten-alternative menu items present premium pricing possibilities. Our innovative crusts can help attract new patrons, increase ticket averages — and keep consumers coming back.

Distinguish Yourself

With less than ¼ of menus meeting consumer free-from demands,1 there’s plenty of opportunity to fill the void while filling bellies.

Gluten Freedom

Nearly of households are dealing with dietary restrictions,1 and decision-makers are on the lookout for establishments where the whole family can eat together.

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LANDMARK

Zeta Fine Foods is committed to providing you with high quality desserts us ing pure homemade ingredients. Our desserts are light, flavorful, appealing to the eye, and ready to be thawed & served, saving you time and labor costs without compromising qua lity. For more information,visit us online at zetafinefoods.com

PFS #955603

Buena Hazelnut cream ﬁlled cake with wafers & hazelnut praline. 20/3.9oz

PFS #953335

Lemon Vanilla cake, fresh lemon pulp, cookie crust & lemon glaze coating.

20/3.9oz

PFS #953320

Baklava Cheesecake

Phyllo layered with chopped nuts, a light cheesecake ﬁlling and sweet honey syrup. 20/7.1oz

PFS #953277

Orange Chocolate Mini Shot

Chocolate ganache with Bavarian orange cream & orange topping. 30/1.8oz

PFS #955195

Orange Chocolate

Chocolate cake with Bavarian cream topped with orange glaze. 20/3.9oz

PFS #953342

Grand Marnier

Vanilla Cake with Bavarian cream and French Grand Marnier ﬂavor. 20/3.5oz

PFS #953301

Baklava Cheesecake

Phyllo layered with chopped nuts, a light cheesecake ﬁlling and sweet honey syrup. 1/60oz | 8 SLICES

PFS #953250

Strawberry Chocolate Mini Shot

Chocolate ganache with Bavarian strawberry cream & strawberry topping. 30/1.8oz

PFS #953328

Madagascar Vanilla Fig

Madagascar vanilla cake with Bavarian cream, ﬁg jam ﬁlling & white chocolate ganache topping. 20/4.2oz

PFS #953352

Marsino

Chocolate couverture mousse cake with French sable cookies, caramel toffee & chocolate ganache topping. 12/4.6oz

Stevia Black Pearl

Light Bavarian chocolate cream sweetened with

12/4.9oz

PFS #953265

Lemon Mini Shot

Bavarian cream, cookie crust and lemon topping. 30/1.8oz

PFS #855244

stevia.

Custard has a richer, thicker, and creamier texture due to added egg yolks. It adds intrigue to any menu and delivers delight to those who try it!

Gelato

Each of our Cold Fusion gelato and sorbet flavors are made by a person, not by a factory, and we always follow the truest Italian traditions. Artisan means that our product is handmade, using all-natural ingredients sourced locally from people we know and trust. The result of all of this love and dedication is a silky, cool, uplifting fusion of flavor.

Sorbet

Our mission is to bring joy to every moment with handcrafted, premium ice cream sandwiches. We want to elevate the familiar flavors you love with chef-crafted desserts rooted in Southern traditions and European style. We put care into every step, down to the crumbs.

Ice Cream NOVELTIES

Ice Cream Bars & Cones

Ice Cream Cups

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Popsicles

Seafood

ANCHORS SUMMER MENUS

GIVE LEFTOVERS A PURPOSE: Cut down on waste and stretch your dollars by repurposing leftover seafood inventory. Think fish tacos, fish cakes, chopped salads, rillettes, fried rice, grain bowls, fish curry, and chowders.

SHOP SEASONALLY & FARMED

Sustainably caught seafood from quality sources can be cost-effective, depending on species and processing methods. Work directly with your seafood supplier to identify abundant, affordable options. Halibut, swordfish, and mahi-mahi are all reasonably priced at the moment, and these versatile options can provide tasty alternatives to seafood that’s priced beyond your budget.

Farmed seafood is another good option, especially for restaurants interested in finding long-term, sustainable solutions. Salmon, trout, and mussels are great farmed seafood options available at a reasonable and relatively stable price point. The World Dock Seafood® brand provides a variety of popular items such as shrimp, flounder, pangasius, and tilapia that offer value to restaurants by offering twice-frozen processing, while guaranteeing source verification and quality.

(RE) CATCH THE WAVE

Cut down on waste and stretch your dollars by repurposing leftover seafood inventory. Think fish tacos, fish cakes, chopped salads, rillettes, fried rice, grain bowls, fish curry, and chowders. If you want to get a little fancier but keep costs low, consider a ‘seacuterie,’ a seafoodfocused charcuterie board made with a mix of species, sauces, canned fish, seafood salad, popcorn shrimp, oyster crackers, and more.

Consider value-added seafood products such as Empire’s Treasure® Adult Pollock Sticks to add to your boards. Our One Source partner RD Fresh helps restaurants reduce food waste, save time and money, and serve fresher meals.

TIN TO PLATE

Another alternative to fresh seafood can be found in the tin — and it’s washing up on menus more and more. The market for tinned fish is expected to reach nearly $40 billion. Sardines, mackerel, anchovies, squid, and mussels are available tinned and can be used in a variety of ways to bring major flavor to menus without hurting your bottom line. The Silver Source® and Roma® brands offer a wide net of canned items like crabmeat, tuna, and chopped sea clams.

SMALL & MIGHTY

Small plates are trending, and seafood adapts well to shareables, tapas, and other similar applications, so don’t be afraid to explore the unknown. Hot crab dip, shrimp skewers, or even Empire’s Treasure® Cod Filet to create spicy sliders with slaw are all great options to get your customers hooked!

TRAIN AND COMMUNICATE

Now might also be a good time to list seafood at “market price,” and provide a server script letting guests know how much those items are and why. Share a message of sustainability on your menu, highlighting items that are raised sustainably. According to a poll shared by Restaurant Dive1, 47% of diners reported an intention to pay more for their order to support sustainable restaurant practices. You may actually gain customers and improve customer loyalty by sharing your values.

1https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/study43-of-diners-will-pay-more-for-sustainablerestaurant-takeout/622256/

Stephanie Ganz - Stephanie Ganz is a freelance writer based in Richmond, Virginia. Her work has appeared in The Local Palate, Virginia Living, Eater, and Bon Appétit, among other publications.

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