market basket 2009-03-01

Edited by Diane Ridge

Refresh beverage menu's with sugar-free lemonade. Equal Low-Calorie Lemonade is a satisfying drink that is high on flavor, but low in calories. Lemonade made with Equal is a refreshing option to add to your menu this Spring/Summer. For recipe and product information, call 1-(888)-658-1948.

Clear Springs Foods introduces Splash! Crusted Lemon Herb Rainbow Trout Fillets to its Glazed & Crusted Fillet Rainbow Trout line. The fillets are specially marinated with a lemon herb butter sauce and crusted with tangy breading. They are ready to bake or sauté. Log onto www.clearsprings.com or phone 800-635-8211.

Excite students and increase your meal program's participation with Tyson Chicken Tempura. CN labeled to meet USDA Food-Based Meal Pattern, Chicken Tempura is fully cooked and ovenable for heat-and-serve convenience and easy menu planning. Tyson K12 also offers school foodservice directors additional assistance with foodWise Program Tool Kits. Visit www.tysonk12.com, www.tysonfoodservice.com or call 1-800-24-TYSON for information.

Hatco Corporation has announced the debut of its latest line: Serv-Rite Portable Buffet Warmers. The units add an elegant, designer look while holding food at optimum serving temperatures. These unique elliptical warmers feature a thermostatically controlled heated base, durable stainless steel construction, and sturdy aluminum extrusion. Call 800-558-0607 or visit www.hatcocorp.com, for more information.

Decadent chocolate brownies are the newest addition to the line of baked goods from Otis Spunkmeyer. Varieties — now available pre-sliced for convenience — include Double Chocolate with Walnuts, Café Au Lait, Turtle, and Double Chocolate with Snickers. Also, new to the line is sheeted Double Chocolate Iced with Walnuts. Call 1-888-ASK-OTIS or visit www.spunkmeyer.com for information.

Prebrowned Smucker's Uncrustables Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are now available in ovenable pouches to improve hold time and yield a crispier crust. Crimped to perfection, these tasty individually wrapped sandwiches made just-for-kids are soft crustless white bread filled with your commodity American cheese or reduced-fat cheese. Sandwiches are easy to prepare--simply heat and serve. Visit www.UncrustablesForSchools.com.

Hoshizaki America, Inc. announces the production of an Energy Star approved Modular Crescent Cuber Ice Machine, the KMD-850M_H. The crescent cuber can produce up to 836 lbs. of ice within 24 hours. The size makes it ideal for beverage applicationa or fits easily on top of an ice storage bin. To improve sanitation, the KMD-850 Series is protected by HoshiGuard Antimicrobial Agent which prohibits bacteria, mold and other microorganisms within the ice making zone. Visit www.hoshizaki.com for information.

Baby Bakers from Simplot help operators put a unique twist on a wide range of dishes. Developed as a “baby vegetable,” these miniature, golden potatoes are carefully grown to their small size to deliver premium baked potato flavor, fresh texture and roasted appearance. The potatoes lightly seasoned with roasted garlic and black pepper offer heat-and-serve preparation and no waste. Visit www.simplotfoods.com for more.

Good news from Robot Coupe-you can now process larger loads in the Blixer 3 and Blixer 4. The modified hub shape and height of new brushed stainless bowl on the mixers allows you to process almost 25% more product in each load saving you time and labor in the kitchen. In addition, the scraper arm has been adapted to make it easier to use and give better overall performance. For information, call 800-824-1646, or visit www.robotcoupeus.com.

From January 1 through June 30, 2009, Dole Food Company is offering foodservice operators attractive incentives to increase menu appeal while saving on their bottom line. Offers include Operator Direct Rebate Offer, Up to $500 in valuable savings on Case Purchases and Free Case Rebate on First Orders. Call 800-723-9868 for product categories and rules, or download the forms at www.dolefoodservice.com (click on Promotions, then Rebate Offers).

Shoes for Crews (SFC) introduces their new quilted wedge Allure for women. The wedge features the exclusive sfc iii slip-resistant outsole technology, featherlight outsole, cushioned insoles, and a steel shank for added support; all within a quilted full-grain leather upper with an elastic strap for a secure fit. All SFC products are backed by a $5,000 slip & fall warranty. Call 1-877-no-slips or visit www.shoesforcrews.com, for more.

Sweet Street Desserts introduces new Ricotta Cheesecake-creamy, fluffy and feather-light, with just a whisper more texture than regular cheesecakes. It's slightly less sweet and lusciously rich to satisfy the most demanding patrons, Italian or otherwise. Visit www.sweetstreet.com for more dessert information.

Designed for businesses, the new Starbucks Interactive Cup mini brewer provides a premium, freshly ground and brewed coffee experience in a compact design for locations previously unsuitable for the full sized model. The mini brewer features compatible spare parts with the original Starbucks Interactive Cup brewer. Additionally, Starbucks offers a selection of socially responsible coffees and paper products. For more information, visit www.starbucks.com.

The Topping Tunnel, the result of a joint collaboration between Server Products and Rich Products, makes it safe and easy to dispense Rich's Whipped Topping. The cone-shaped holder is designed to mount onto a shake machine or wall with the use of a suction cup bracket. Easy-to-use and clean, the dispenser helps alleviate food safety concerns by protecting the bag tip from countertop contamination. For more information, visit www.topping-solutions.com or call 800-558-8722.

Tyson Food Service helps operators respond to consumer demand for affordable yet delicious menu items with its new Value Chicken Collection. The line includes high-value, low-cost chicken favorites paired with simple menuing ideas and merchandising support. The line includes: Value Chicken — 100% breast meat tenders and patties; Right Size Filets — whole muscle filets available in Homestyle, Southern and Spicy varieties; and Magnum wings — the largest wings available offering better plate coverage and more meat with fewer portions. Call 800-24-TYSON or visit www.attheheartofvalue.net for information, recipe ideas and merchandising materials.

El Monterey introduces a new Breakfast Quesadilla. We wrap fluffy eggs, real cheese and savory sausage inside an oven-baked flour tortilla to make a delicious and satisfying 4-oz. breakfast-on-the-go. Simply heat in the microwave or oven and serve in provided sleeves. For more information visit www.ruizfoodservice.com/welcome or email [email protected].

Cambro's new pizza dough box offers a great value for storing, transporting, proofing and cooling dough. Made of polypropylene, the box is durable, lightweight and break resistant. Dough will not stick to the surface, and the chemical resistant material is dishwasher safe. The dough box fits on the Camdolly CD1826PDB for easy transport. The cover can also be used as an 18” × 26” tray. For more information, call (714) 848-1555.

MallowCreme, the flavorful marshmallow cream from Par-Way Tryson, makes preparing cereal bars fast, easy and fun. With a little creativity, there is no limit on the varieties you can create with this high-quality and rich tasting product. It's trans fat free making it ideal for creating grab-and-go favorites and increasing profits. Call 800-642-0088 for more information.

The heat stays in and the lid stays on with New Duo Shield Cups from Solo. With built-in air-pocket insulation for perfect hand-hold temperature, operators can reduce their serving time per drink by using a cup that does not require a Java Jacket or double cupping. Available in a premium stock design called Tuscan Café, the cups will complement even the most premium beverage offering. Combine with Solo's Traveler Lid for a tight fit that reduces dribble and leakage. For more information, call 1-888-488-7539.

Hershey's Food Service has created 10 new recipe cards that are sure to entice customers in every foodservice segment. The recipes feature on-trend flavors and incorporate branded ingredients like Reese's, Heath and Hershey's syrups and chips. Recipes range from decadent treats like Triple Treat Peanut Butter Sundae and Ice Cream S'Mores Pie to lighter options like Hummingbird Cake and Ceviche Fruit Salad with Oatmeal Toffee Cookie. Visit www.hersheyfoodservice.com or call 877-772-3556 for more information.

Small Patties, Big Flavor. Cargill Meat Solutions makes it easy to get in on the mini-burger trend. The Angus TNT Mini Beef Patty boasts the flavor and performance of Cargill's award-winning TNT patty lineup. The two-ounce patties combine theupscale, on-trend flavor of Angus beef with the menuing versatility of a mini burger. Call 800-373-6515 or visit www.cargillfoodservice.com.

You asked for it, you got it! Computrition's Point-of-Sale (POS) solution is here. Break away from the “traditional” cash register and process your customers' transactions with ease and full integration into Hospitality Suite products and more. Call for more information (800) 222-4488 ext. 250 or email at [email protected].