2006 Winners' Showcase

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

The Winner:My Fries™ GoldThe Company: Conagra Foods Lamb Weston Product Description: Made with the finest Yukon Gold potatoes and Lamb Weston's proprietary i3Advantage, My Fries Gold deliver quality taste and texture, up to 25 percent less fat than conventional fries and zero trans fat. The french fry product delivers three benefits: imparts exceptional flavor and texture qualities, impedes the absorption of cooking fats and increases crispness and holding capabilities. The product line incorporates unique cut styles and can help attract those who have shied away from enjoying one of their favorite foods, says Conagra Foods Lamb Weston.

DAIRY PRODUCTS & EGGS

The Winner:Prestige Premium OmelettesThe Company: Burnbrae FarmsProduct Description: Burnbrae Farms Prestige Premium Omelettes are fully cooked, individually quick frozen omelettes that are hand prepared for a "homemade" appearance and texture. The product is made from fresh whole eggs and other fine ingredients including fresh diced vegetables and real cheddar cheese. The vegetables and cheddar cheese are distributed throughout the omelette, not just as a filling. The omelettes are also prepared in a thicker format than other IQF omelettes to improve texture and moisture retention.

DAIRY PRODUCTS & EGGS

The Winner:Flavored Specialty Cheese SlicesThe Company: Land O' LakesSpecial Honor: Innovation AwardProduct Description: These specialty cheese slices are premium, all-natural cheese slices that help operators create new signature offerings with on-trend blue cheese and parmesan flavors. Slices eliminate prep hassles of crumbles and shreds and overcome the problem of crumbles or shreds falling off grill items during cooking.The 4" round shape provides thorough coverage on burgers and sandwiches and can also be used in wraps and pizza, and the slices melt evenly and smoothly — producing a rich taste and inviting appearance.

BAKERY PRODUCTS

The Winner:Rich's® Spiral Bagel Sandwich Roll—Multi GrainThe Company: Rich Products CorporationProduct Description: Rich's Spiral Bagel Sandwich Roll is made of a high quality bagel dough that features zero transfat and zero cholesterol. The torpedo-shaped roll is positioned by Rich's as an "ideal upscale sandwich carrier." The product submitted for the Foodservice Grand Prix was multigrain, with a wholesome multigrain mix incorporated throughout. Judges noted that the multigrain component is "perfect for health-conscious consumers" and that the "appearance of the multiple grains makes this a nice option for the current market."

DESSERTS, SNACKS, CONFECTIONARY & CANDY

The Winner:Rich's® Lemon Raspberry CheesecakeThe Company: Rich Products CorporationProduct Description: This cheesecake is a thawand-serve dessert with a crunchy vanilla cookie crust covered with a layer of raspberry puree and topped with a light lemony cheesecake. The cheesecake is topped off with cookie crumbs and a white chocolate raspberry drizzle. Rich Products describes the product as a "unique flavor combination of lemon and raspberry [that] puts a new twist on this classic cheesecake flavor" and delivers "on-trends citrus flavor that appeals to a large customer base."

DRY GROCERY

The Winner:Whole Grain Cereal BarsThe Company: General MillsProduct Description: These cereal bars appeal to both kids' tastes and school operators' needs for easy-to-serve snacking options. General Mills states that the whole grain cereal bars take two highly approved kids brands and put them into a new form that is priced right for schools to serve in both reimbursable breakfast programs and to drive school revenue in a la carte sales (Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cocoa Puffs are ranked #1 and #8 in school cereal rankings, respectively). Each cereal bar equals one bread equivalent, contains 30 percent total sugar by weight, provides the benefits of whole grain and is a source of seven key vitamins and minerals.

POULTRY, MEAT & SEAFOOD

The Winner:Recipe Cut BreakAwayThe Company: Advance Food CompanyProduct Description: Recipe Cut BreakAway provides high quality beef and chicken raw materials in frozen, presliced, portion-controlled form. Advance Food Company positions the products as an excellent ethnic solution that can also be used in recipes where whole muscle meats are required. The nonseasoned meats include chicken (breast), sirloin and inside skirt steak. The inside skirt steak is recommended for tacos, tortas, quesadillas, fajitas and other Mexican dishes. The sirloin is suited for Asian applications, such as stir fry. The chicken is recommended for either of these ethnic profiles.

PREPARED SOUPS & ENTREES

The Winner 1:Insignia Campbell ChefSeries SoupThe Company: Campbell Soup CompanyProduct Description: These soups provide quality that rivals scratch soups. The two varieties submitted for judging included Roasted Red Pepper & Smoked Gouda Bisque and Lobster Bisque with Sherry. The first is a bisque of pureed roasted red peppers, smoked and shredded gouda, basil, garlic and cream. The second includes lobster stock, sherry, cream and butter. Four other varieties include Beef & Mushroom Medley with Burgundy, Salmon Fillet & Brandy Chowder, Thai Infused Chowder with Haddock and Bayside Crab & Cream Bisque with Sherry.

PREPARED SOUPS & ENTREES

The Winner 2:McCain Freschetta PizzeriaStyyle Pizza—16 inchThe Company: McCain FoodsProduct Description: These pizzas are fully topped, gas flushed, with a rolled edge rising crust. The pizzas are ready to cook without any prep and can be cooked in any oven. The two varieties submitted for judging were the Pepperoni and All Dressed. The Pepperoni is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and dry-cured pepperoni. The All Dressed is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, mushrooms, onions, and pepperoni. Other available varieties include Three Cheeses, Vegetable and Hawaiian.

BACK-OF-HOUSE PRODUCTS

The Winner:Dawn® Heavy Duty Floor CleanerThe Company: Procter & Gamble Professional Product Description: Dawn® Heavy Duty Floor Cleaner provides the grease-fighting power of Dawn® Dish Detergent and is a versatile multipurpose cleaner designed for fast, easy removal of dirt found on foodservice kitchen floors and other foodservice surfaces (including walls, restrooms, tables and food contact surfaces). The cleaner has a pleasant, fresh aroma and is noncaustic, nonflammable and noncorrosive. Each container comes with a standard dosing pump, which helps ensure that employees are using the proper amount of the product. One gallon of concentrated product makes more than 25 fivegallon mop buckets of finished product.

FRONT-OF-HOUSE PRODUCTS

The Winner:Xpressnap Table Top Colors Napkin DispenserThe Company: SCA Tissue North AmericaProduct Description: The Xpressnap Tabletop Dispenser offers interfolded napkins that provide oneat-a-time dispensing with a guaranteed 25 percent reduction in napkin cost. The dispensers have a small footprint and attractive design for placement at the dining table and come in a variety of colors to match virtually any decor. The dispensers also offer the "Ad-a-Glance" feature that allow operators to advertise specials, sell advertising space, promote local events or download templates from the SCA website to support such causes as Special Olympics.