Solutions Series - Produce Vol. 2

STACKED EGGPLANT SANDWICH

The Purple Powerhouse

The Caprese Salad was created after World War I to pay tribute to the colors of Italy.

Eggplant provides a nice bite and flavor for a produce forward sandwich. Great marinated and grilled or breaded & fried. I love to pair with Caprese salad style flavorings & serve it on a nice toasted sourdough bread. Tastes hearty & comforting while enjoying some of the summer ’ s harvest!

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Gaze Patterns

A person looks at a menu for an average of 109 seconds on a constant loop. The reader’s eye follows a predictable, critical path as it scans the page. Therefore, in order to maximize profit potential, the position and placement of your most profitable items in eye-catching spots increases the likelihood of them being ordered. Your primary goal is placing the highest gross profit category in the number one position on the menu

Panko

Pesto

Sourdough

Understandingthatmenu designdrivesarestaurant’s revenueisthesingle biggesttakeawayneededto makeamenumore profitable.The nextsteps areleveragingthe knowledgetoimprove digitalpresenceand respondcreativelytothe challengesofinflation.

A Happy Accident . . .

It is thought that a grower forgot a tray of Crimini & came back to large mushrooms that were fully matured & ready to spore They instead decided to pick & taste them anyways, & thankfully they did, because now we have a wonderful plant-based meat substitute!!

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ROASTED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Arugula pesto | heirloom tomato | goat's cheese rosemary oil | daikon radish

Embrace the Mushroom

Mushrooms in general, are a very versatile produce ingredient. The Portobello is considered the “steak” of mushrooms for its meaty texture & flavour. This particular dish is a great showcase of its flexibility & can be easily interchanged seasonally with the swap of a few simple ingredients.

WhatdoourBrandsmean?

Sysco Natural exceeds the industry's best standards. Produce is grown, packed, processed & shipped from the source. Our produce specifications exceed US #1 quality grade

Imperial Fresh is the best available product per industry standards This is our line of fresh produce packed to maintain the utmost quality, freshness & food safety.

Reliance Fresh delivers produce essentials at great value. This brand meets all regulatory standards & Sysco's standard for quality & food safety Providing you the value you expect, Reliance Fresh is choice for produce essentials that are perfect for creating salads, smoothies, soups & more from season to season.

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Highlight the versatility of mushrooms by suggesting various food & drink pairings For example, Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture & earthy flavor that pairs well with a light to mediumbodied red wine, like Pinot Noir. The wine's flavors, subtle earthiness & balanced acidity complement the mushrooms earthiness without overpowering them, creating a harmonious balance of flavors!!

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BLISTERED HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Discover the freshness & flavours

Sysco's Tomato Medley has all the colour and flavour that your next menu salad is looking for. With marinated Feta cheese & an easy to make Mediterranean dressing, this offering will be a customer favourite.

The seeds are what make an heirloom tomato an heirloom tomato They're passed down from season-to-season, taken by the farmers from the tomato plants that produced the best fruit This process allows farmers to select for certain desirable traits like juiciness, size, shape or color.

Increaseyourbusiness thisSeasonby:

Utilizing social media platforms to promote & share enticing photos of your seasonal dishes, outdoor seating area & events. Engage with your audience, run contests, & offer exclusive promotions to generate buzz & attract new customers.

Establish partnerships with nearby businesses, such as hotels, tourist attractions or summer events, to offer exclusive deals or cross-promotions. This can help increase your restaurant's visibility among visitors & locals alike.

By embracing the summer spirit & tailoring your offerings to the season, you can attract more customers & boost your restaurant's business during the summer months.

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Ensure you have adequate staffing levels to handle the increase in business during the summer. Train your staff to provide excellent customer service, handle outdoor dining setups efficiently & offer menu recommendations/pairings. Consider offering a variety of menu options to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or ketofriendly dishes. This will help you can cater to a wider range of customers & capture a larger market share.

Just Peachy!

The first peach tree in Canada was planted 130 km from Toronto (in 1793). By 1797, the first peach farm was procured on Crown land in the Niagara region.

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Peach & Prosciutto Salad .

Beautiful Any Way You Cut It

Thisissuchagreatsaladbutwhatelsecanwedowiththeseingredients?It'simportantto utilizeyourmenuingredientsinmultipledishes&tokeepanefficientmenu.Thisingredient lineupwouldalsomakeafantasticsandwich,saymaybeaGrilledPeach&Prosciutto FocacciawithBocconcini,ArtisanGreens&CharredCorn&SundriedTomatoCompote. Nowthat'showyoumakethemostoutofyouringredients!

ReduceFoodWaste

Use "nose-to-tail" or "root-to-stem" cooking approaches, making use of the entire ingredient & minimizing waste.

Implement proper food preparation techniques to maximize yield & minimize trimmings

Encourage open communication among staff to identify & address potential areas of waste, such as overproduction or mishandling of ingredients.

Establish partnerships with local food banks or charitable organizations to donate surplus, safe-to-eat food, ensuring compliance with local health & safety regulations

Clearly label and date all food items to ensure proper rotation & minimize the risk of using expired ingredients.

Educate customers about your restaurant's commitment to reducing food waste through in-store signage, menu notes or social media campaigns,

English Cucumber Medium Seedless Mozzarella Bocconcini Cheese

Peach California Fresh

Prosciutto Ham Sliced

Sundried Tomato Pesto Vinaigrette

Sweet Yellow Corn Fresh

Tender Greens Lettuce Fresh

ChefDave'sTip

When baking prosciutto to be crisp & to avoid curling, place the slices between 2 baking sheets inside of each other with 2 sheets of parchment paper. 1 piece of paper on top of the prosciutto and one below. Bake at lower temp around 300ºF until crisp.

BENEFITS OF VALUE ADDED PRODUCE

What to look for:

Cost Effective

Minimizes labour & reduces waste

Consistent

In quantity & quality

Iceberg Lettuce

Prep Time

Field-pack heads of commodity iceberg lettuce = 40 mins

Open four 5lb bags of pre-cut iceberg lettuce = 1 min

Waste

Field-pack heads of commodity iceberg lettuce = 40%

Open four 5lb bags of pre-cut iceberg lettuce = 0%

Romaine

Prep Time

24 ct field-pack of commodity romaine lettuce = 30 mins

Open six 2lb bags of pre-cut romaine lettuce = 1 min

Maximizes Food Safety

Reduces cross contamination & Ready to eat

Saves space in your walk-in

Waste

24 count field-pack of commodity romaine lettuce = 37%

Open six 2lb bags of pre-cut romaine lettuce = 0%

Broccoli Florets

Prep Time

Cutting florets from broccoli heads = 30 mins

Open bags of pre-cut broccoli florets = 1 min

Waste

Cutting florets from broccoli heads = 40%

Open bags of pre-cut broccoli florets = 0%

Cauliflower Florets

Prep Time

Cutting florets from cauliflower heads = 30 mins

Open bags of pre-cut cauliflower florets = 1 min

Waste

Cutting florets from cauliflower heads = 60%

Open bags of pre-cut cauliflower florets = 0%

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