Rice Blends

Simplot's® new Upsides^™ Multigrain Blends feature exotic grains, colorful vegetables, and distinctive herbs and seasonings. The easy-to-prepare side dishes offer healthier options with more interesting flavors and textures to complement your signature entrees. For more information, circle 155 on reader service card.

Eco-Conscious Bottle

The new Eco-Shape^™ half-liter bottle from Nestlé Waters® is made with 30 percent less plastic than traditional half-liter bottles. By year's end, the bottle will be available in all of the company's brands. For more information, circle 156 or visit www.nestle-watersna.com.

Instant Gravies

Pioneer® Instant Roasted Gravies offer the same flavor, scratch-made appeal and consistency of Pioneer® Roasted Gravies, but with the added convenience of instant preparation. The gravies are available in four varieites, including Roast Beef, Roasted Chicken and Roasted Turkey, and are trans fat free. For more information, call 888-215-9795, or visit www.chguenther.com.

Egg Guide

A recently updated Egg Handling & Care Guide is now available from the American Egg Board. The guide to the incredible edible egg^™ includes the most up-to-date information on everything from rotating egg stock to proper cooking and holding temperatures. To receive a complimentary copy of the 24-page reference booklet, call 847-296-7043, or visit www.aeb.org.

Frozen Treat

New ICEEBits^™ from J&J Snack Foods combine great taste and fun in a frozen treat. ICEEBits^™ are shipped at 0 degrees along with other frozen products and are available in 5 oz. cups in four kid-friendly flavors, including Cherry Burst^™, Blue Raspberry, and Cherry Cola. ICEEBits^™ are gluten free, fat free and Kosher Certified. For more information, call 888-JJ-SNACK, ext. 750, or visit www.jjsnackfoodservice.com.

Popular Wings

Now you can offer Pierce Chicken® Boneless Wing Dings® and Boneless Wing-Zings® from Pilgrim's Pride Foodservice. The wings are available both bone-in and boneless. Boneless Wing Dings have a golden breading and mild flavor; Boneless Wing-Zings offer a peppery “zing.” For details, call 800-336-9876 or visit www.poultry.com.

Two Potatoes

Lamb Weston Spud Petals^™ and Spud Halves feature unique shapes and sizes of potatoes with creamy baked potato flavor inside and a crispy, zesty kick outside. Spud Petals are curved for dipping. Spud Halves are like mini baked potatoes and deliver hearty, satisfying bites to be paired with any entrée. Call 800-766-7783 or visit www.lambweston.com.

Grower Label

Fresh avocados labeled “Hand Grown in California” are part of an industry-wide campaign that links Fresh California Avocados to their origin and deep roots in California agriculture. Through advertising and publicity, operators can learn about the grower's strong tradition, history of eco-friendly farming and more. Call the California Avocado Commission at 800-370-3782, or visit www.avocado.org.

Stateside Launch

La Maison St-Germain, an affiliate of Cooper Spirits International, announces the introduction of St-Germain an artisanally crafted French elderflower liqueur made from 100 percent fresh, handpicked elderflowers from the foothills of the Alps. Available in limited quantities, each bottle is numbered and marked with the vintage year, which reflects the year the flowers were harvested. For more information, call 215-425-9423 or circle 157.

New Flavors

Fizzy Lizzy, a line of all-natural beverages made from fruit juice and sparkling water, has re-launched its products with new packaging, flavor names, a new website and two new flavors. Call 800-203-9336, or visit www.fizzylizzy.com.

Twisted Pizza

The Max® introduces new Twisted Edge^™ Pizza featuring an authentic pizzaria slice with a cheese-filled “twist and pull” crust. The pizza, from ConAgra, contains a full serving of whole grain in each slice. Call 800-357-8765, or visit www.conagrafoodservice.com.

Wonton Strips

Fresh Gourmet® Wonton Strips from Sugar Foods Corporation add crunch and flavor to Asian menu items. For more information, call 888-708-2222.

Deli Meats

Hormel has introduced four new bulk Natural Choice® selections to its line of natural, presliced deli meats. The line now includes oven-roasted turkey, hardwood-smoked ham and deli roast beef. Visit www.hormelfoodservice.com.

Add Cocktail Flair

Monin Gourmet Flavorings brought international flair and classic flavor to the 2007 International Bartenders Association World Cocktail Competition. The competition is an annual gathering of the best bartenders from all over the world. Monin's international popularity was evident, as it was featured in half of all recipes entered and was a favorite ingredient among winners, featured in five of the six winning recipes. Call 800-966-5225, or visit www.monin.com.

Plentiful Poultry

Perdue® poultry's naturally mild flavor can be adapted for a wide variety of preparations and cuisines. From breaded filets to stuffed breasts, Perdue's chicken and turkey offer the best in foodservice versatility. For more information, visit www.perdue.com, or circle 158.

Healthy Grains

Uncle Ben's® naturel^™ Golden Harvest® whole-grain rice is blended with wheat berries and orzo, and is a completely vegetarian dish. The sodium-free product is gluten-free and contains more than 15 vitamins and minerals. All Uncle Ben's® Brand foodservice rice products contain 0 grams trans fat. For more information, call 800-432-2331, or visit www.MARSfoodservices.com.

Recipe CD

Baked goods, desserts, beverages and marinades are all part of the new recipe CD from Equal. The disk also includes an easy-to-follow sugar-to-Equal conversion chart. For more information, call 888-658-1948, or circle 159 on reader service card.

Super Fruity

Terra d'Oro 2006 Moscato from Montevina bursts with super-fruity, superflowery aromas. The wine is made from very sweet Muscat grapes, which are the first to come in each harvest season. For more information on the Trinchero company's wines, call 209-245-6942, or visit www.Montevina.com.

Seafood Info

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute offers materials to help illustrate the state's long-held dedication to sustainability. The fact sheet, brochure and Standards Comparison Fact Sheet provide detailed technical information describing why Alaska's precautionary, science-based management practices stand out. For more information, call 800-806-2497, or visit www.alaskaseafood.org.

Fresh Inspiration

Foodservice operators are discovering how fresh USA Pears can add value to dishes from salads and entrées to sides and desserts. Both Panera and The Cheesecake Factory are offering pears in signature salads. The Pear Bureau Northwest released a set of recipe cards featuring dishes like Pear Chicken Bisque. For a free set of cards, call 503-652-9720, or visit www.usapears.org.