February 2019
Ch ef-Inspired Sol utions
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Whether you are preparing comforting classic dishes or award-winning creations, Sysco is with you every step of the way. We proudly provide our customers with Cutting Edge Solutions to help you run your kitchen with confi dence and succeed in this constantly evolving industry. Our Cutting Edge Solutions are sourced from leading and up-and-coming suppliers at the forefront of innovation. From better-for-you ingredients to labor saving products, Cutting Edge Solutions can help you easily update your menu and delight guests with new fl avors. These Cutting Edge Solutions present new profi t opportunities for your business to give you an edge above your competition.
AN EDGE Above the Rest
On Trend Fl avor sSpark new interest in your menu with chef-tested, on trend ingredients that help you create unique signature dishes.
Cu st omer Satis faction Satisfy your customers’ changing dietary preferences with better-for-you products that easily complement your menu.
Prof it ab le Sol utions Save valuable time and labor with versatile products that can help you achieve operational excellence and maximize your profi tability.
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What’s INSIDE:
Sources: 1Technomic Inc., 2Datassential, 3Mintel, 4Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ 2016 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report, 5Statista, 6NPD Group, 7THG Culture of Food 2015, 8Baum + Whiteman, 9Nielsen, 10Ingredient Communications, 11Evergreen Packaging, 12National Pork Board
4 THE SPICE IS RIGHT> Frank's RedHot® Dry Seasoning
> Baker's Source Imperial Roasted Garlic & Chili Petite Naan
7 OCEAN'S BOUNTY> Portico Classic Wild Alaska Pollock Bites
> Portico Imperial Saddleback Lobster Tails
10 SPRUCED UP MENU STAPLES> Tyson® Chicken Twists™
> Baker's Source Imperial Biscuit Mashups
13 EDGY VEGGIE> Sysco Simply Caulifl ower Pizza Crust
> Path of Life™ Vegetable Rice Confetti Blend
> Beyond Meat® Beyond Sausage®
16 TRICKS OF THE TRADE> Anchor™ Shelf Stable Cooking Cream
> Sysco Classic Sous Vide Pork Belly
19 BAKING NEW GROUND> Sysco Classic Brown Butter Cakes
> Sweet Street® Luscious Layers™ Cakes
> Sysco Imperial Wild Blueberry Flapjack Cake
22 ECO EVOLUTION> Earth Plus™ Caterware
> Sysco Classic Fry Oil Filter Pods
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SPICE
RIGHT
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TURN UP PROFITS WITH MORE FLAVOR + HEAT
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FRANK’S REDHOT® 5319342
Help customers get their hot sauce fi x with the aged-cayenne-pepper-goodness of Frank’s RedHot® Dry Seasoning. An ideal marriage of both fl avor and heat, this unique seasoning brings the unmistakable fl avor of America’s #1 hot sauce brand to wings, fries, dips, salads and much more.
Dry Seasoning
Th is inn ov ative seas oning al lows ope rato rs to add a premium to uch to exis ting menu off erings .
Tart citrus kombucha and lime juice mixed with exotic passionfruit juice with Frank’s RedHot® Dry Seasoning chili-salt rim and pineapple garnish.
MENU IT!Pas sionfr uit (Mocktail ) Pas sionfr uit (Mocktail )
Marga rit a wit h Spicy Ch il i RimMarga rit a wit h Spicy Ch il i Rim
1 in ev ery 2 consumers PREFER SPICY FOODS & SAUCES ov er mod erate or non-spicy al te rnatives.1
FRANK’S REDHOT® IS THEBRAND OF HOT SAUCE IN THE U.S.
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Roasted Garlic &
Chili Petite Naan
BAKER’S SOURCE IMPERIAL 5236702
Soft, pillowy bite-sized bread infused with on-trend fl avor that delivers a truly unique eating experience. The petite size of this mini naan is ideal for snacks and appetizers but is versatile across menus from starters to desserts.
PETITE SIZE is FUNCTIONAL for GRAB-AND-GO app lications and the pe rfe ct vehicl e for DELIVERING DEPTH of FLAVOR & CREATIVE spice prof il es.
Sweet and savory fried mini naan breads tossed in cinnamon-sugar served with warm caramel dipping sauce.
MENU IT!
Ci nn amon-Suga red Naan Ci nn amon-Suga red Naan wit h Ca ramel Sauce wit h Ca ramel Sauce
NAANNext-Level
NAAN HAS EXPERIENCED
34%
PENETRATION OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS.2
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BountyOCEAN’S
SEAFOOD SELECTIONS FOR DISCERNING DINERS
Incidence s of SEAFOOD on BREAKFAST MENUShave INCREASED by 40% since 2010.2
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Wild Alaska
Pollock Bites
PORTICO CLASSIC
Hook environmentally conscious consumers and seafood lovers with sustainable, versatile, golden-coated fi sh bites. Made with one of the most sustainable wild fi sh, these pop-in-your-mouth, bite-sized wonders make a great snack, appetizer, topper or full entrée.
Golden Herb Butter: 7070047Nashville Hot: 7070046Pub-Style Beer Battered: 7069953
Fluff y steamed buns stuff ed with Beer Battered Wild Alaska Pollock Bites and marinated Asian vegetables, served with Thai chile ginger mayo and hoisin sauce.
MENU IT!
Pan Asian Bao BunsPan Asian Bao Buns
BITES
Just-Right
WILD ALASKA POLLOCK is the
most ABUNDANT
ce rtif ied
SUSTAINABLE wil d fi sh in the
wor ld.4
66%
94%
94%
of consumers say the y are MORE LIKELY to or der a seafoo d it em whe n the wor d “ALASKA” is used as
a menu descripto r.2
of consumers AGES 25-34prefe r WILD FISH or SEAFOOD.5
58%
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IN THE SADDLERide HighSaddleback Lobster Tails
PORTICO IMPERIAL
Maximize convenience and minimize waste with this innovative seafood solution. Saddleback Lobster Tails come pre-split at the top with the meat lifted over the shell and are individually quick-frozen, creating a ready-to-prepare product. Made from premium wild-caught lobsters from the North Atlantic, these cutting edge lobsters deliver rich fl avor, tender meat and will make a splash on your menu.
3-4oz: 70527394-5oz: 7052746
5-6oz: 70527826-7oz: 7052769
LOBSTER ranks in the 91ST PERCENTILE in DATASSENTIAL’S FLAVOR CONSUMER RATINGS
SYSTEM, which tracks prefe rence s of mor e than 3,000 ingredients.
Sadd le back Lob st er Tail s can be BROILED, BAKED, GRILLED or FRIED
and are EXCELLENT FOR LARGE CATERING preparations.
Sadd le back Lob st er Tail s app eal to consumers see king sou rcing transparency.
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MENU IT!Panko-Cr ust ed Lob st er Tail Panko-Cr ust ed Lob st er Tail
Classic broiled lobster tail with butter, lemon juice and garlic, crusted with panko breadcrumbs and topped
with Parmesan cheese and paprika, served with roasted red skin potatoes and asparagus. 9
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MENU
STAPLES
Spruced Up
NEW TWISTS ON OLD
FAVORITES
Util ize versatil e, va lue -add ed prod ucts that al low you to
drive menu inn ov ation, as well as big, bol d fl avor s that deliver
the wow facto r.
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TWIST& Shout
Chicken Twists™
TYSON®
Crispy, fl avorful Tyson® Chicken Twists™ are tender, marinated chicken breast strips coated with crunchy breading delivered in unique and fun, snackable shapes. Perfect for serving as appetizers, small plates, entrée toppers or sides.
Pretzel Chicken Twists: 7071253Homestyle Chicken Twists: 7071248 - Available at select OpCos
of smal l plate purch as ers say the y are MORE WILLINGto TRY a NEW ITEM on SMALL PLATES inst ead of an entrée, drivi ng the opp or tunit y to ga in trial of this prod uct.7
51%
DELIVER ON CONSUMERS’ DESIRE FOR INDULGENT AND CRAVEABLE OPTIONS WITH THIS HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN APPETIZER OR SNACK!
MENU IT!Fr ied Ch icken Twis t Fr ied Ch icken Twis t
Gree k Sal adGree k Sal ad
Crispy seasoned fried chicken twists on a bed of mixed baby greens with red beets, kalamata olives, baby cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, shaved red onion, crumbled feta cheese and pepperoncini, served with creamy cucumber-tzatziki yogurt dressing and pita chips.
CHICKEN STRIPSat foo ds ervi ce ope rations rose 16% in the quarte r ending in SEPTEMBER 2018.6
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Biscuit Mashups
BAKER’S SOURCE IMPERIAL
Enhance your all-day breakfast off erings with Biscuit Mashups. Trending fl avors combine with a classic, tried and true breakfast favorite in these new “non-traditional” biscuit builds. Versatile across the menu from stand-alone fare to unique sandwich carriers, this mashup format adds bold fl avor and comforting texture to any sweet or savory off ering. Deliver premium dishes made with Biscuit Mashups in two consumer-preferred fl avors.
MENU IT!Cr is py Kor ean Ch icken Sandwich
Korean-inspired fried chicken, Asian vegetable slaw, and gochujang mayonnaise on a sweet French toast biscuit.
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Korean-inspired fried chicken, Asian vegetable slaw, and gochujang mayonnaise on a sweet French toast biscuit.
Waffl e Bisc
uit: 5237310
Vanilla ice cream served in a deep-fried French toast-fl avored biscuit coated in cinnamon-sugar.
French Toast Biscuit: 5237320- Available at select OpCos
MENU IT!Fr ench Toa st Ice Cr eam Fr ench Toa st Ice Cr eam
Bis cuit Sandwich Bis cuit Sandwich
Bis cuit Mas hups GRILL NICELY and HOLD SUBSTANTIAL FILLINGS, delivering a UNIQUE EATING EXPERIENCE that conveys a FRESH-BAKED, HOMEMADE fe el.
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62%
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99%
SINCE 2012.2
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EDGYveggie
BE PART OF THE PLANT-BASED
MOVEMENT
Ca te r to you r VEGAN and GLUTEN-FREE dine rs wit h BBQ PULLED JACKFRUIT PIZZA.
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Cauliflower
Pizza Crust
SYSCO SIMPLY 7071080
Traditional-style pizza goes plant-based with our new Caulifl ower Pizza Crust. It’s rich in authentic Italian fl avor and is made entirely without GMOs, eggs or gluten. This par-baked masterpiece blends real caulifl ower with quality ingredients for a premium hand-stretched and stone-baked vegan crust experience.
of consumers are add ing PLANT-BASED FOODSto the ir diets.8
83%
50%
83%
CRUSTMust-Have
Ca ulif lower crust s are a time-eff icient, cust omizab le option that al ign s wit h curr ent foo d trends
and consumer demands .SALES OF “CAULIFLOWER CENTRIC” DISHES
INCREASED 108% IN THE LAST YEAR.9
MENU IT!
Mor occ an Spice d Lamb Mor occ an Spice d Lamb & Ca rr ot Humm us& Ca rr ot Humm us
Spiced chickpea and carrot purée topped with shawarma seasoned
sautéed lamb, fennel and garbanzo beans, sprinkled
with pistachios, parsley and sumac, served with grilled
caulifl ower fl atbread wedges.
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Vegetable Rice
Confetti Blend
PATH OF LIFE™ 7072198
Provide customers with the nutritious, grain-alternative option they’re looking for with Path of Life™ Vegetable Rice Confetti Blend. A true vegetable medley featuring a fl avorful combination of riced broccoli, caulifl ower, orange carrots, yellow carrots and zucchini, this labor saving, ready-to-use blend is both vibrant and versatile.
Original Brat: 7041556Italian Sweet: 5183159 - Available at select OpCos
Hot Italian: 5183177 - Available at select OpCos
Beyond Sausage®
BEYOND MEAT®
With 16 grams of protein from peas, rice and fava beans and trace amounts of beet that lend a meaty color, Beyond Meat® Beyond Sausage® is the world’s fi rst plant-based sausage that looks, sizzles and satisfi es like pork. Add this modern miracle of meatiness to your menu for a delicious protein option made directly from plants.
RAINBOWEnd of the
MEATINESSModern Miracle of
of consumers are actively trying to INCREASE the ir VEGETABLE INTAKE.2
70%
58
73%
73%
of consumers are HAPPY TO PAY A HIGHER
PRICE for meal s made wit h RECOGNIZABLE
+ TRUSTWORTHYINGREDIENTS.10
of meat eate rs are SUBSTITUTINGa NON-MEAT PROTEIN in a meal
at le as t ONCE A WEEK.6
70%
MENU IT!
Ahi Tuna Avocado Maki Roll sMaki Roll s
Nori hand rolls fi lled with lightly marinated ahi tuna, vegetable rice, julienned cucumber and carrots, fresh avocado and sesame seeds.
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TRADETricks of the
READY-TO-PREP, CHEF ENDORSED INNOVATIONS
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MENU IT!
Wh it e Russ ian Mocktail Wh it e Russ ian Mocktail
Strong cold brew coff ee spiked with
chocolate-maple simple syrup and fi nished with
heavy cream over ice.
HVY UHT 36% 32 oz : 0060576LIGHT COOKING UHT 20% 32 oz: 2613442LIGHT COOKING BIB 20% 2.5 gal: 4073575CREAM HEAVY CHEF 36% BIB 2.5 gal: 7063767
Shelf Stable Cooking Cream
ANCHOR™
Anchor™ Shelf Stable Cooking Cream delivers great taste, the smooth, creamy texture of farm-fresh dairy and provides versatility across hot and cold applications. Utilize this chef-endorsed cream in sauces, soups, beverages and toppings to save money, reduce waste and boost profi ts.
the CROPCREAM of
Serve a HEALTHIER version of creamy
dis he s wit h only 20% OF THE FAT conte nt.
She lf Stable Coo king Cr eam pe rfor ms in ACIDIC and SPICY RECIPES wit hou t
splitt ing or curdling and STAYS STABLE whe n REHEATED, CHILLED or FROZEN,
al lowing for ADVANCED PREP.
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Sous Vide Pork Belly
SYSCO CLASSIC 5238930
Sous Vide Pork Belly is a premium quality pork belly that’s fully cooked low and slow in its own natural juices using the sous vide cooking method. No specialized skills or equipment are needed to create this timesaving, value-added dish! Sous vide pork belly is easy to customize with signature seasonings and fi nishing techniques, bringing great value to your operation.
2.0Butchery
PORK BELLY is on 9% of MENUS across the U.S.
– representing an increas e of por k be ll y menu sal es of
840% in 10 YEARS.12
SOUS VIDE COOKING METHOD HAS EXPERIENCED
1 YEAR GROWTH OF +43% AND4 YEAR GROWTH OF 569%.1
Korean BBQ sous vide pork belly mini slabs and pickled vegetables
sandwiched in a bao bun.
MENU IT!
Por k Bell y Bao BunsPor k Bell y Bao Buns
Sou s vi de-coo ked meats are of te n mor e te nder and fl avor ful than conventional ly coo ked meats.
SOUS VIDE PRODUCTS ALLOW CHEFS TO MAINTAIN RECIPE CONSISTENCY AND ENSURE HIGH FOOD
SAFETY STANDARDS.
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BAKINGnew ground
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MENU IT!
Bacon Ch err y Banana Bacon Ch err y Banana Brown Butt er Ca keBrown Butt er Ca ke
Moist brown butter cake topped with
candied bacon, tart cherry-maple sauce,
toasted coconut-walnut crumble, shaved chocolate
and fresh banana slices.
Brown Butter Cakes
SYSCO CLASSIC 5331489
Made with brown butter cake and real cream cheese, Brown Butter Cakes are homemade-inspired, innovative indulgences that can be served across all dayparts. These rustic, individual-sized, thaw-and-serve cakes can serve as a perfect base for sundaes, upscale shortcake desserts, and other on-trend creations that will drive dessert sales.
Brown butt er imparts a nutt y fl avor to dess erts and can be used in combination wit h a va riety of othe r ingredients.
TREND-SPOTTERS CLAIM BROWN BUTTER IS PRIMED FOR MORE WIDESPREAD DISTRIBUTION IN SNACKS & DESSERTS IN 2019.3
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OF AMERICANS FAVOR DESSERTS THEY ENJOYED AS CHILDREN.146%
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Wild Blueberry
Flapjack Cake
SYSCO IMPERIAL 7050015
Combine the all-day appeal of breakfast with innovative indulgence by adding Wild Blueberry Flapjack Cake to your menu! The ideal dessert for both traditional after-dinner off erings and a sweet part of your brunch- and lunch-time menus, this delectable, buttery cake with layers inspired by fl apjacks and infused with nutrient-dense blueberries meets consumer demand for brilliant breakfast-inspired fl avors.
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Luscious Layers™ Cakes
SWEET STREET®
Meet consumer demand for traditional dessert formats and unique fl avor profi les with Sweet Street® Luscious Layers™ Cakes. This line of layered cakes, exclusive to Sysco customers, combines bold and contemporary fl avors, such as Banana Bourbon Toff ee and Cookies and Cream, with craveable textural delights. GMO-free and made with all natural ingredients, this new and exciting Instagram-ready cake will help your signature desserts shine.
CAKEPiece of
Banana Bourbon Toff ee Cake: 5242589
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of consumers are mor e likely to PURCHASE A
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to pay mor e.1
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Fr ozen thaw-and-serve dess erts prov ide ope rato rs wit h lab or savi ngs & prod uct consis te ncy.
Serve wit h FRESH BLUEBERRIESand MAPLE SYRUP. Or, ga rnis h wit h CARAMEL, COCONUT CHIPS, BANANAS and NUTMEG.
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EARTH-FRIENDLY IN THE FOREFRONT
ECOevolution
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16" Tray: 705396818" Tray: 70539699" Serving Tong: 70539716" Plate: 7053958
12" Tray: 7053966 - Available at select OpCos
9" Serving Spoon: 7053970 - Available at select OpCos
9" Plate: 7053959 - Available at select OpCos
Earth Plus™ Caterware
EARTH PLUS™
Packaging has the power to drive sales and the responsibility to represent your brand. Earth Plus™ Caterware is a line of eco-friendly dinnerware, serving trays and serving utensils that meet the growing demand for eco-friendly polystyrene alternatives. With an attractive, proprietary blend of material that’s both fl exible and durable enough for regular dining service, takeout, delivery and catering applications, Earth Plus™ Caterware is the perfect sustainable and durable servingware solution.
Fry Oil Filter Pods
SYSCO CLASSIC 5089113
An all-natural, sustainable, plant-based and easy-to-use oil fi ltering solution for any restaurant with a fryer. Fry Oil Filter Pods extend the fl avor and life of your oil while saving on cost and labor. Safely dispose of the pod the next morning to deliver light, crisp, delicious fried foods.
the PLANETCATER to
EASY on the FRY
73%
of mil le nn ial s say the y try to BUY PRODUCTS
in PACKAGING that is RECYCLABLE.11
FRY OIL FILTER PODS require NO ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT, REDUCE fr yer oil USAGE and SAVE MONEY. Simply PLACEa Fr y Oil Fil te r Pod in you r fr yer bas ket at the end of the day, le t SOAK OVERNIGHT, the n safe ly DISPOSEof the ne xt mor ning whe n coo l.
Safe and compatibl e wit h ev ery
fr yer!
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