Global Experts in Specialty Foods 速
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THE BRAND
Recognized and trusted by professional chefs, food manufacturers and consumers alike, Roland Foods is dedicated to supplying our customers with the most outstanding foods from around the world. Our ever-expanding catalog of specialty items is available in a wide range of packaging options, offering the flexibility to satisfy your foodservice, retail and manufacturing requirements. Standing as a beacon of quality and customer service, our brand has 80 years of experience in supplying consistently excellent specialty foods.
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THE BRAND TIMELINE
FOR 80 YEARS ROLAND FOODS HAS PROVIDED CUSTOMERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL GOURMET FOOD.
1934
1940’s-1950’s
1960’s
1970’s-1980’s
1990’s-2000’s
2010’s
The Company is founded by
The Scheidt family escapes
Charlie Scheidt, son of
Roland Foods becomes
Rolandfood.com launches
Roland Foods
Bruno and Suzanne Scheidt
the war in Europe, landing in
Bruno and Suzanne, takes
one of the first importers
while the company
continues to expand
in France after fleeing their
the U.S. where they
over leadership of the
to computerize its
outgrows warehouse
into China, the U.A.E.
home in Nazi occupied
establish American Roland
Company, moving into
business. The Company
facilities three times. The
and South America.
Germany.
Food Corp. and begin
foodservice as chefs and
begins exporting food
Company expands to its
importing hard-to-find
restaurant operators seek
to Central America and
current, state-of-the-art
European & Asian products.
specialty ingredients.
the Caribbean.
main warehouse.
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THE BRAND WHERE TO FIND OUR PRODUCTS OUR PRODUCTS CAN BE FOUND IN RESTAURANTS, ON STORE SHELVES AND AS INGREDIENTS IN FINISHED FOOD PRODUCTS. FOODSERVICE National Chains & Multi-Unit Operators: Limited & Full-Service Restaurants • Quick Serve • Casual • Fast Casual • Fine Dining Hospitality (Hotels, Airlines) B&I/Contract Foodservice Colleges & Universities
RETAIL
Grocery/Supermarkets Specialty Food Retailers Mass Merchandisers Club Stores Natural/Organic Stores Convenience Stores Independent Markets E-Commerce
PREPARED FOODS
Supplying food manufacturers and prepared foods customers with ingredients to their unique specifications.
Independent Operators: Fine Dining Casual Dining Ethnic Cuisines
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THE FOOD
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THE FOOD PRODUCTS OUR PRODUCTS SPAN THE CULINARY LANDSCAPE OF INGREDIENTS TO MAKE ANY MEAL EFFORTLESSLY GOURMET. INGREDIENTS
FINISHED PRODUCTS
Spices, Vinegars, Oils, Grains, Pasta, Shelf-Stable Vegetables, Shelf-Stable Fruits, Shelf-Stable Seafood, Chocolate & Confectionery Items
Sauces, Condiments, Spreads, Dips, Pre-Seasoned Grain Mixes, Pre-Seasoned Pasta Mixes, Snacks, Pastry Items
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THE FOOD
We travel the globe to source authentic products from the regions in which they have been perfected by their local food cultures. Some of our BEST-SELLING regional items are listed below.
GLOBAL SOURCING EUROPE Extra Virgin Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar White Truffle Oil Wild Lingonberries Dijon Mustard Kalamata Olives
ASIA Pad Thai Rice Stick Noodles
NORTH AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
Steel-Cut Oats
Israeli Couscous
Maple Syrup
NORTH AFRICA
Tahini
Crackers
Anchovies
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
Sauces
Olives
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Coconut Milk Jasmine Rice Sesame Oil Mandarin Oranges
Wild Rice
SOUTH AMERICA Roasted Red Peppers Quinoa Hearts of Palm Artichokes
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THE FOOD CONSISTENT QUALITY PRODUCT STANDARDS
SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE
We maintain the highest standards for Physical,
We actively maintain a supplier verification process including Third Party Audits and HACCP. We are in constant communication with our suppliers to verify their compliance.
Chemical, Microbiological, Shelf-Life, Allergens, GMO statements, Storage Conditions and Nutritional Information in the industry.
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THE PLATFORM
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THE PLATFORM GLOBAL LOGISTICS THOUSANDS OF CONTAINERS PROCESSED ANNUALLY
FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SECURITY FILING
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Coordinate the shipping of containers globally, to and from international ports around the world.
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Long-standing relationships with customs brokers who speedily clear our shipments.
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Manage supply chain from the country of origin’s port of loading through pick-up at the domestic port.
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Tier II C-TPAT Certified
Maintain compliance with all U.S. governing agencies: Customs, USDA, FDA, Dept. of Agriculture, Fish & Wildlife Service.
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THE PLATFORM DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS Dayton, NJ
Aurora, CO
Miami, FL
Des Moines, IA
Naperville, IL
Kent, WA
Houston, TX
Oakland, CA
Dallas, TX
Buena Park, CA
New Orleans, LA
Carolina, PR
Our warehouses process more than 3,500 containers annually.
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THE PLATFORM WORLD-CLASS WAREHOUSING PRIMARY LOCATIONS DAYTON, NJ • •
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10-15 containers are processed daily in addition to 3-5 inbound truckloads. An average of 23,000 cases are picked and shipped daily, a very flexible system that gives customers maximum freedom in ordering (i.e., a minimum of one case). Conveniently located 35 miles from Port of Newark. Total square footage: 252,000
MIAMI, FL •
300 containers processed annually.
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An average of 2,700 cases are picked and shipped daily.
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Conveniently located 20 minutes from Port of Miami.
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Total square footage: 48,000
Ambient Storage: 230,000 sq. ft. / 23,244 pallet positions Cooler Storage: 22,000 sq. ft. / 3,108 pallet positions
Ambient Storage: 39,000 sq. ft. / 2900 pallet positions Cooler Storage: 800 sq. ft. / 540 pallet positions
Our Warehouses are FDA and USDA Compliant as well as NSF audited. WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGY •
Red Prairie integrated warehouse management system.
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Picking and inventory functions are performed on truck-mounted LXE (barcode scanning) terminals or handheld RF terminals, in real time.
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All new inventory is issued a unique barcode to streamline picking and shipping and monitor inventory levels.
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The entire warehouse is centrally monitored by Honeywell security systems.
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THE PLATFORM INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
Our International Sales Department handles the exporting and direct sales to our customers outside of the U.S.
We look forward to increasing our reach to new international markets and partnering with our customers as they expand globally.
Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Aruba, Curaรงao, Bonaire Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Brunei Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador England Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Iceland India Indonesia Italy
Israel Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kuwait Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Nigeria Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico San Andres Island Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea St. Barths St. Croix (USVI) St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Maarten St. Thomas (USVI) St. Vincent Suriname Switzerland The Grenadines Tortola Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos United Arab Emirates Venezuela Vietnam
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THE RESOURCES
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THE RESOURCES ROLAND FOODS STRIVES TO BE A RESOURCE NOT ONLY FOR EXCEPTIONAL SPECIALTY FOODS BUT ALSO FOR PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS.
We strive to support all of the stakeholders in the food industry from the professional chefs and distributor sales reps, to the retail buyers and the at-home cooks, to the food manufacturers and corporate chefs. We make it a priority to supply our customers and the end-users of our products with all of the knowledge and experience we have amassed over 80 years in business. Our strong relationships with our customers are attributable to our consultative selling model. Roland Foods representatives help our customers effectively utilize our products and services to grow and optimize their businesses.
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THE RESOURCES PRODUCT INFORMATION Our iPad速 app is an excellent resource for our more than 1,500 items. Download it from the iTunes速 App Store.
Roland Foods is the authority on international specialty foods. We strive to educate and inspire appreciation for the infinite spectrum of tastes that can be found around the world. From nutritional information, to harvesting processes, to food pairings, we provide in-depth information about all of our products. Visit our website, download our app or email any inquiries to info@rolandfood.com
The Roland Foods iPad速 app was awarded the Best Food Industry Mobile Application of 2014 by the Web Marketing Association. 15
THE RESOURCES CULINARY SUPPORT A team of chefs and culinary specialists develop the best ways to use our outstanding products and help to make our customers more knowledgeable about specialty foods. •
Recipe Development
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Trade Shows
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Menu Consultation
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Training Programs
MARKET & TREND REPORTING With our finger on the pulse of culinary and consumer trends, Roland Foods makes it easy for you to offer those on-trend products to your customers. Our extensive international sourcing network keeps us abreast of agricultural and supply chain current events that may affect availability, prices and quality of products. We report on culinary trends, develop recipes, and offer helpful tips that give our foodservice customers a competitive edge.
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Roland Foods is truly passionate about great food. We’ve spent decades sourcing the best ingredients from all over the world to fill pantries, shelves and tables with extraordinary ingredients that inspire great food. We know what it takes to bring forth a finished product that you are proud of, whether it is meant for customers or family and friends. Our mission is to make you proud every time.
Bon AppĂŠtit
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