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Rice Blends
Simplot's® new Upsides
Eco-Conscious Bottle
The new Eco-Shape
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
Frozen Treat
New ICEEBits
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
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
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
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.
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