Sysco Value Added Produce Catalogue

VALUE-ADDED PRODUCE

SAVE TIME AND SERVE QUALITY WITH OUR FAVOURITE FRESH PRODUCE

THE SYSCO DIFFERENCE.

Sysco is one of North America’s largest produce distributors, offering everything from the fresh fruits and vegetables every operator needs to regional and local specialties. Sysco’s products are known for their industry-leading quality. Our produce is always fresh at your door and looks as good on your shelf as it does on the plate.

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Food Quality and Safety

Sysco is committed to providing the best selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, while ensuring sustainability, food safety, and traceability throughout our supply chain. Our produce is sourced from local and regional farmers, as well as trusted global suppliers, to bring you a vast array of flavours, colours, and textures that your customers will love.

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Save Time And Serve Quality With Value-added Fresh Produce

Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen preparing ingredients from scratch? Want to improve kitchen efficiency and reduce labour costs? Look no further than labour-saving value-added products! These products, which include pre-cooked proteins, pre-cut vegetables, and pre-made sauces and dressings, can help restaurants save time, reduce labour costs, and improve overall kitchen efficiency. By using labour-saving value-added products, you can free up staff to focus on other tasks, such as customer service and kitchen organization, while still ensuring a high-quality dining experience for customers.

In addition to the time and labour savings they offer, labour-saving value-added products can also help improve consistency and quality in the kitchen. With pre-prepared ingredients, you can ensure that each dish is prepared with the same high-quality ingredients and techniques, resulting in a more reliable dining experience that will keep customers coming back for more.

But that’s not all - labour-saving value-added products also offer increased flexibility, making it easy to adapt to changes in demand or unexpected events. And with pre-cooked proteins and pre-cut vegetables, you can minimize food safety risks and ensure that all ingredients are properly cooked and handled, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and protecting your restaurant’s reputation.

So what are you waiting for? Upgrade your kitchen with labour-saving value-added products and start reaping the benefits today!

One way to evaluate costs and add value to your produce is by purchasing pre-cut fruits and vegetables. Doing so drives labour costs upstream to the supplier. This provides focus on cost-per-use rather than cost-per-case. Consider the actual costs of a dish once you factor in labour and materials. Value-added produce reduces cost while increasing yield.

Benefits of Value-added Produce:

• Increases revenue!

• Convenience-triple washed and ready to eat

• 100% useable produce and increased yields = no guess work

• Consistent product and uniformity

• Year-round supply

• Reduces injury in the kitchen

• Reduced necessary storage space

• Controlled food-cost portioning as well as fixed menu costs

• Food safety-HACCP facilities

• Safer and cleaner coolers

• Easier to inspect for quality - the bag is a window to the inside

• Better inventory management

• Reduced waste/disposal costs

• Allows re-allocation of labour

“I used to shy away from value-added produce thinking that it was inferior if it came in already peeled or cut, but that’s simply not true. There is a time and place for product like peeled carrots, onions and garlic, consider if your kitchen would benefit from these labour savers.”

Chef Marina Livingston Culinary Specialist | Ontario

Sysco's Quality Assurance: Our Promise of ExcellencE

As the leading supplier of fresh produce in North America, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to our valued customers across the foodservice industry.

At Sysco, our Quality Assurance program is more than just a set of guidelines and procedures – it’s a promise to our customers that we will deliver the best products and services, each and every time. Trust Sysco to provide you with the finest ingredients, backed by unparalleled expertise and dedication to quality. Choose Sysco and experience the difference.

Sysco Brand food products are evaluated against detailed specifications to make sure our customers receive the best quality and value available. Food Safety Standards - As the number of food illness outbreaks and recalls increases, food safety legislation around the globe is tightening. We are committed to the effective execution and continuous improvement of our supply chain food safety systems covering transportation from the supplier through storage and delivery to the end-customer.

Food Safety Procedures - In 2015 and 2016, Sysco recruited and hired additional food safety professional staff of Food Safety Program Managers with relevant industry expertise to execute food safety programs at each of the Broadline and SYGMA Distribution Centers, and the FreshPoint facilities. Food Safety Program Managers provide training, ensure consistent implementation of the food safety programs, lead the food safety team’s preparation and execution of the food safety certification audits, and work to improve accountability.

Industry Standards - In December 2015, Sysco made a commitment to support the Center for Produce Safety (CPS). CPS is a collaborative partnership that leverages the combined expertise of industry, government, and the scientific and academic communities to focus on providing research needed to continually enhance food safety. Our alignment with CPS affirms our commitment to continuously improve the delivery of safe produce that consumers throughout the world can enjoy.

Good Agricultural Practices - All suppliers of Sysco Brand fresh, ready-to-eat produce have been required since 1999 to comply with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), a voluntary program administered by the FDA that aims to continually improve food quality, safety and traceability. The Sysco GAP program monitors nearly 700 suppliers, conducting over 10,000 GAP audits each year.

BENEFITS OF VALUE ADDED PRODUCE

What to look for:

Cost Effective

Minimizes labour and reduces waste

Consistent

In quantity & quality

Maximizes Food Safety

Reduces cross contamination and Ready to eat

Saves space in your walk-in

Iceberg Lettuce

Prep Time

Field-pack heads of commodity iceberg lettuce = 40 minutes

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

Waste

Field-pack heads of commodity iceberg lettuce = 40%

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

Romaine

Prep Time

24 count field-pack of commodity romaine lettuce = 30 minutes

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

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 minutes

Open bags of pre-cut broccoli florets = 1 minute

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 minutes

Open bags of pre-cut cauliflower florets = 1 minute

Waste

Cutting florets from cauliflower heads = 60%

Open bags of pre-cut cauliflower florets = 0%

Save time and serve quality with our favourite fresh produce items! These select products have been chosen for you by our fresh produce experts for their flexibility and versatility.

LABOUR SAVING PRODUCE

Check out our selection of Produce RTU items... Additional items available, just ask your Sysco Sales Consultant.

• SIMPLICITY

• CONSISTENCY

• LOW LABOUR

• STABLE PRICE

Bean Green FS Trimmed Frsh IMPFRSH 2/5 LB

Broccoli Floret 1” IMPFRSH 2/3 LB

Cabbage Red Shred 1/8” IMPFRSH 1/5 LB

Carrot Matchstick Shred 1/8” IMPFRSH 2/5 LB

Cauliflower Floret Mini Cut IMPFRSH 2/3 LB

Celery Stick Brick Pack 3/8” x 4” SYS IMP 1/5 LB

Garlic Peeled Frsh Jar IMPFRSH 4/5 LB

Kale Frsh Grn Shrd 1/8 Sepclr IMPFRSH 4/1.5L

Lettuce Mix Chopped IMPFRSH 5/4 LB

Lettuce Shred 1/8” Frsh IMPFRSH 4/5 LB

Melon Honeydew Chunk SYS NAT 1/8 LB PAIL

Mushroom Slcd Thin Frsh IMPFRSH 1/5 LB

Onion Red Slcd 1/8” IMPFRSH 1/5 LB

Pepper Mixed Colours Diced 1/4” IMPFRSH 1/5 LB

Shallot Peeled Frsh IMPFRSH 4/4 LB

Tomato Frsh Slcd PACKER 2/5 LB

Vegetable MixFajita Blend SYS IMP 2/5 LB

Vegetable Mix Root IMPFRSH 2/5 LB

Apple Diced (Red, Green & Gold)

FRUIT

Coconut Chunks

Grapefruit Sections

Apple Sliced (Red, Green & Gold)

Cantaloupe Chunks

Fruit Salad

Honeydew Chunks

Grape Red

Mango Chunks

Oranges Sections

Pineapple Chunks

Watermelon Chunks

ONIONS

“How many dishes on your menu use onions? 50%? More? It costs a lot to pay someone to dice onions. Do your labour cost a favour and try using our Diced Yellow Onions. They’ll pay for themselves over the year.”

Chef David Pyper Culinary Specialist | Ontario

Onion Sliced

Onion Slab

Onion Green Sliced

Onion Peeled

Onion Diced

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RADDISHS AND TURNIPS

Squash Butternut Peeled

Celery Sliced

Turnip Peeled

Squash Butternut Diced

Celery Diced

Turnip Chunks Turnip Diced

Radish Sliced

Celery Sticks

CARROTS

TOMATOES

Carrot Diced

Tomato Roma Sliced

Carrot Coin

Tomato Diced

Carrot Peeled

Carrot Matchstick

Tomato Sliced

ZUCCHINI and CUCUMBERS

“These days staffing is kept to a minimum, and each hour and dollar counts. Save on time and labour costs by purchasing pre-cut fresh veggies. Does your menu require diced onions, sliced mushrooms or chopped romaine? Just add them on to your order already prepped!”

Chef Kyle Brandt Culinary Specialist | Ontario

Zucchini Sliced

Cucumber Sliced

Zucchini Julienne

Cucumber Diced

Zucchini Diced

Zucchini Sliced - Half Moon

Potato Wedge (peeled, red, yellow, Yukon, & Russets)

POTATOES

Potato Sliced (peeled, red, yellow, Yukon, & Russets)

Potato Diced (peeled, red, yellow, Yukon, & Russets)

Sweet Potato Cubes

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Peeled Whole

Sweet Potato Wedge

Beets Diced (red, golden, & candy)

BEETS

Beets Julienne (red, golden, & candy)

Beets Peeled (red, golden, & candy)

PEPPERS

Pepper Diced (red, green & yellow)

Pepper Rings (red, green & yellow)

Pepper Sliced (red, green & yellow)

Fall Blend

VEGETABLE BLENDS

Fajita Mix

Rainbow Root Veg Blend

Stir Fry Oriental

Vegetable Medley Spartan

Vegetable Mix Dinner Blend 2/5

Vegetable Pico Mix

Vegetable Soup Mix

Tender Greens

Chopped Romaine

Artisan Romaine

Spinach Baby

Salad Mix

Spring Mix

Kale Cut (green, black & red)

Iceberg Lettuce (shredded or chopped)

“Fully cleaned and ready to serve Tender Greens is exactly what your operation needs. Order greens that are not only reliable but also have an extended shelflife. These Tender Greens are hardy and pair perfectly with Sysco Classic House Herb & Spice Dressing!”

Chef David Pyper Culinary Specialist

Mushrooms Sliced Mushrooms Quartered

| Ontario

Broccoli Florets (florets & rosettes)

cauliflower and broccoli

Cauliflower Florets

Cabbage Diced (florets & rosettes)

Cabbage Shredded (green & red)

Leeks Sliced

Coleslaw

Coleslaw Rainbow

FRESH-CUT PRODUCTS TAILORED TO YOUR BUSINESS

The fresh-cut guide is intended to provide information on some of the most common products that we offer; it by no means covers all our selections and custom cut capabilities. If there is a product that your organization requires and is not listed, please contact your sales representative and enquire to the availability. Our goal is to service our customers will all their fresh processed fruits and vegetable requirements.