From Kari-Out®, we added Kraft Paper Soup Cups with Vented Lids. This 12 oz. cup seamlessly blends convenience, versatility, and sustainability to meet the demands of your business. Discover the epitome of durability and functionality with the Extra-Rigid Paper Soup Containers. Crafted from robust paper material, these containers have exceptional strength and resilience, ensuring a reliable solution for both hot and cold items. The poly-lined interior and exterior of these containers serve as a formidable barrier against leaks, providing peace of mind for you and your customers. The heat-sealed side seams will prevent any unwanted spills during transportation and consumption. Whether you are serving piping hot soups, hearty stews, or chilled delicacies, the Kari-Out Kraft Paper Soup Cups are the dependable solution that prioritizes quality, strength, and leak-proof design.

And from Progresso, we added Italian-style Bread Crumbs, a perfect blend of basil, roasted garlic, onion, and spices that brings an authentic Italian touch to your dishes. Ideal for chicken, pork, or fish, the light and crispy coating adds an extra bit of Italian flair to your culinary masterpieces. Each pack comes in convenient four-5lb packs, these breadcrumbs are a versatile and ready-to-use solution for adding a rich and flavorful breading to chops, chicken, or fish. Enhance the texture of your dishes with the deliciously crunchy goodness of Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs.

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Dennis Food Service delivers thousands of foodservice products and supplies to restaurants and food operations in Maine and New Hampshire. If you have a question or are interested in becoming a customer contact us or call 1-800-439-2727

From Empress, we added 3 new hinged containers. Built with versatility in mind, these containers are micro-safe and warmer-safe, ensuring your dishes are presented at their best. We recommend a quick test for warmer compatibility, as settings may vary. Crafted from durable and dependable polypropylene, Empress clear-hinged containers are engineered to be leak-resistant, making them the ideal choice for transporting and showcasing your hot and cold foods.

Designed with convenience in mind, these containers are easily stackable, providing efficient storage solutions for busy kitchens. The transparent design allows for a clear view of the inside contents. For added convenience, Empress Hinged Containers are microwave-safe, allowing for easy reheating and serving.

We are currently offering three sizes, these containers cater to a variety of portion sizes and meal configurations. Elevate your food presentation and storage capabilities with Empress Hinged Containers.

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Dennis Food Service delivers thousands of foodservice products and supplies to restaurants and food operations in Maine and New Hampshire. If you have a question or are interested in becoming a customer contact us or call 1-800-439-2727

NEW Jimmy Dean Sausage Tots Item #28487

Offer the unexpected with Jimmy Dean quality! Give your guests the quality and flavor they expect with the unique twist of Jimmy Dean® Sausage Tots. They’re the perfect addition to your menu, elevating your back-of-house with efficiency and offering you an easy way to add some irresistible creativity across multiple dayparts. Sausage Tot biscuits and gravy anyone?!

FEATURES & BENEFITS

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Unique format – Allows consumers to enjoy familiar flavors in an exciting new way

Easy Prep – Ready to serve in 3.5 minutes from fryer or 10 minutes from the oven, allowing you to reduce back-of-house labor costs

Handheld offering – Can be served as an on the go snack making it extremely versatile across any menu

Unique flavor combination – Combines two of patrons’ favorite foods, meat and potatoes, in a new way for a best-of-both-worlds treat that everyone will appreciate

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BE DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT!

Jimmy Dean® brand is the breakfast leader in repeat buyers.1

31% of Gen Z and 39% of Millennials eat meals on the run.2

1 Nielson Homescan, Total US, 52 weeks ending 12/29/18, Total US-All Outlets
2 2018 Technomic INC., Generational Consumer Trend Report

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ECO–BOXES
Poly-coated Paperboard
Kraft Brown
Environmentally friendly, 100% bio-degradable

23260 – ECO-BOX #1 KRAFT 4x3x2.5
23262 – ECO-BOX #8 KRAFT 6x4x2.5
23264 – ECO-BOX #3 KRAFT 7x5x2.5
23741 – ECO-BOX #4 KRAFT 7x5x3.5

Meal kits can be a great source of revenue for restaurants and foodservice operations.

Once associated with direct-to-consumer subscription services and supermarket specialty cases, meal kits have become a valuable source of revenue for restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Perhaps that’s why Meal Kits were the second most popular new entrée item added in late 2020, according to Technomic. Meal kits for multiple people are proving especially popular among busy families who want to get lunch and dinner on the table quickly with minimal effort.

In fact, Technomic data reveals that about one-third (34%) of 18- to 34-year-olds are likely to purchase family meal bundles, including meal kits. By offering multiportion kits that feature comfort foods (including items such as sliders, fried chicken, pasta dishes, and pizza) operators can leverage the fact that consumers are continuing to turn to these family favorites—especially when they’re updated to add interest and appeal.

From an operational perspective, meal kits help with cross-utilization and the search for new sales. Ingredients and prep can have multiple applications, while the kits themselves can be promoted across varied dayparts, menu categories, or service modes (including takeout, delivery, and grab-and-go).

In addition, meal kits can put house specialties or other customer favorites in the hands of more patrons, including those who prefer to dine at home rather than on-premise. These DIY meal packages provide a chef-quality experience that helps build and maintain customer loyalty. Pairing the entrée with the diner’s choice of side(s) and an appetizer, dessert, and/or beverage creates a diverse meal kit that builds sales and satisfies any craving.

Many large chains have created meal kits around popular existing menus, such as Blaze Pizza’s DIY Pizza Kits with dough, sauce, and toppings for one, two, or four people; and Lazy Dog’s Backyard BBQ “pantry kit,” which includes steaks, hot dogs and buns, ingredients for a hot dog toppings bar, red potatoes, and coleslaw fixings.

Meal kits also offer an opportunity to innovate. Though known for its sandwiches, last spring Chik-fil-A introduced a Chicken Parmesan meal kit for two, featuring pre-measured and ready-to-heat ingredients (two seasoned, breaded, and pressure-cooked Original Chick-fil-A Chicken filets, marinara sauce, Italian-style cheeses, and creamy garlic and lemon pasta) and an easy, step-by-step recipe to prepare a meal for two in 30 minutes. The kit could also be customized upon request by substituting the Original Chicken filets for Grilled or Spicy filets.

In addition to providing food and beverages, meal kits that include an experience component, such as a theme or shareability, are even more appealing.

1. Add a kit component, such as a salad that can be tossed with dressing or a dessert to reheat and finish, to a larger fully prepared takeout meal package.
2. Curate a full dinner experience with DIY cocktails, multiple courses, wine, and a chef-guided prep video so that customers can enjoy a restaurant-level meal at home.
3. Pack cold cuts, cheeses, and condiments for DIY sandwiches into a returnable picnic basket or branded tote bag for an outdoor adventure.
4. Portion and price meal kits by the person for families, coworkers, groups of friends, and other large orders.
5. Create beverage kits—smoothies, fortified or enhanced juices, and batchable cocktails—for multiple services. For example, a sangria kit could include a bottle of wine, cut fruit and other garnishes, and brandy for a group.
6. Develop one-size-fits-all modular meal kits, such as basic pasta or pizza, that can be customized with various proteins, sauces, and other toppings.
7. Put meal kits in the grab-and-go case along with prepared, ready-to-eat items.
8. Consider family-style breakfast and brunch kits with all the ingredients needed for favorites like pancakes or hash.
9. Add meal kits to online ordering systems to make them more convenient.
10. Be sure to provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions for all meal-kit offerings.
11. Investigate in-house or third-party delivery services or partnering with an online marketplace, in addition to more usual takeout/pickup.
12. Observe all safety protocols including not only sanitation and food safety but also touch-free options like pay-ahead and curbside pickup.

^{Sources: Technomic, New Item Trends, U.S., Q3 2020 – Technomic (November 2020); Technomic, August 2020 Off-Premise COVID-19 Menus: Food & Beverage Report}

Meal Kit Demand, by Category:

73% take-and-bake comfort foods

68% build-your-own pizza kits

63% take-and-bake desserts

51% decorate-your-own dessert kits

^{Source: Datassential, COVID-19 Report 27: Finding Our Way (2020)}

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In this new economy, remote ordering and offsite dining represent the bulk of the industry’s orders, with 67 percent of average restaurant sales generated by orders placed digitally or by phone for off-premises dining.

A digital-first economy has emerged since March 2020, fundamentally changing how restaurants engage with their guests, according to the 2021 edition of the “Restaurant Readiness Index,” a collaboration between Paytronix Systems Inc. and PYMNTS.

Although remote food orders now generate most of the average restaurant’s revenue, the extent to which restaurants rely on remote vs. on-site sales varies based on the type of restaurant in question. Sit-down restaurants generate more in-person sales than quick-service restaurants (QSR) at 40 percent vs. 25 percent, respectively. This underscores how important digital food sales have become since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the report found.

According to findings, online orders account for at least 40 percent more revenue than phone orders for the average restaurant, and orders placed by phone call generate just 28 percent of total restaurant sales. Aggregators alone generate 16 percent of the average restaurant’s revenue, but mobile order-ahead is close behind, totaling 14 percent of the average restaurant’s revenue.

Other findings include:

• Remote food orders are now restaurants’ primary source of revenue, with the average QSR generating as much as 75 percent of sales from orders made online or over the phone. Online orders account for 40 percent more revenue than phone orders to the average restaurant, and aggregators drive more revenue than any other digital ordering channel.
• Remote vs. on-site sales varies with the type of restaurant. QSRs generate more off-premises sales than sit-down restaurants. Food orders placed and eaten on-site generate 25 percent of the average QSR’s total sales but 40 percent of the average sit-down restaurant’s total sales.
• Remote orders vary by channel. The average restaurant now generates 16 percent of its total sales via aggregator, 14 percent of its sales via mobile order-ahead, and 10 percent of its sales via desktop website.

“The digital-first food ordering habits that consumers have acquired since March 2020 have fundamentally changed the restaurant industry. The brick-and-mortar restaurant is no longer the focal point of consumers’ dining experiences but a single touch point in a much broader, decentralized, and digital-first ecosystem,” Paytronix wrote. “Restaurants have come to understand that providing digital ordering features is key to delivering their customers the food ordering experiences they want when they want them, but some restaurants have yet to realize that digital ordering features are the price of admission in this new market — not a differentiator.”

The full report is available for download here.

Source: Convenience Store News

From Mexican Original, try the 8-inch white flour tortillas. These are great for a variety of foods, from your Mexican-style lunch and dinner dishes to brunch items and breakfast wraps. The tortillas are also shelf stable, allowing you to keep them fresher for longer. We also added clear plastic jumbo straws from Dixie. These straws are 7.75 inches in length and individually-wrapped, making them perfect for takeout beverages and minimizing the spread of germs.

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Dennis Paper & Food Service delivers thousands of foodservice products and supplies to restaurants and food operations in Maine and New Hampshire. If you have a question or are interested in becoming a customer contact us or call 1-800-439-2727.

From Pearl Milling Company, we added yellow cornmeal to add some comfort to your lunch & dinner menus. It is made with enriched and degerminated yellow cornmeal, and can be used as a base for some delicious cornbread.  We also added 2 oz black portion cups from Empress. These are great for takeout condiments & sauces, keeping them separate from the rest of the dish and allowing preference for how much sauce each customer uses.

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Dennis Paper & Food Service delivers thousands of foodservice products and supplies to restaurants and food operations in Maine and New Hampshire. If you have a question or are interested in becoming a customer contact us or call 1-800-439-2727.

New from SQP, we added medium-sized fast top chicken boxes. Don’t let the “chicken” in its name fool you – this box is great for a variety of takeout dishes at your restaurant. Lastly, try the new tater tots from Regal. Filled with delicious potato and baked until golden brown, these tater tots are the perfect side to chicken tender dishes, appetizers and more.

Take a look at our full list below:

Dennis Paper & Food Service delivers thousands of foodservice products and supplies to restaurants and food operations in Maine and New Hampshire. If you have a question or are interested in becoming a customer contact us or call 1-800-439-2727.

Perhaps that’s why Meal Kits were the second most popular new entrée item added in late 2020, according to Technomic. Meal kits for multiple people are proving especially popular among busy families who want to get lunch and dinner on the table quickly with minimal effort.

In fact, Technomic data reveals that about one-third (34%) of 18- to 34-year-olds are likely to purchase family meal bundles, including meal kits. By offering multiportion kits that feature comfort foods (including items such as sliders, fried chicken, pasta dishes, and pizza) operators can leverage the fact that consumers are continuing to turn to these family favorites—especially when they’re updated to add interest and appeal.

From an operational perspective, meal kits help with cross-utilization and the search for new sales. Ingredients and prep can have multiple applications, while the kits themselves can be promoted across varied dayparts, menu categories, or service modes (including takeout, delivery, and grab-and-go).

In addition, meal kits can put house specialties or other customer favorites in the hands of more patrons, including those who prefer to dine at home rather than on-premise. These DIY meal packages provide a chef-quality experience that helps build and maintain customer loyalty.

Pairing the entrée with the diner’s choice of side(s) and an appetizer, dessert, and/or beverage creates a diverse meal kit that builds sales and satisfies any craving.

Many large chains have created meal kits around popular existing menus, such as Blaze Pizza’s DIY Pizza Kits with dough, sauce, and toppings for one, two, or four people; and Lazy Dog’s Backyard BBQ “pantry kit,” which includes steaks, hot dogs and buns, ingredients for a hot dog toppings bar, red potatoes, and coleslaw fixings.

Meal kits also offer an opportunity to innovate. Though known for its sandwiches, last spring Chik-fil-A introduced a Chicken Parmesan meal kit for two, featuring pre-measured and ready-to-heat ingredients (two seasoned, breaded, and pressure-cooked Original Chick-fil-A Chicken filets, marinara sauce, Italian-style cheeses, and creamy garlic and lemon pasta) and an easy, step-by-step recipe to prepare a meal for two in 30 minutes. The kit could also be customized upon request by substituting the Original Chicken filets for Grilled or Spicy filets.

In addition to providing food and beverages, meal kits that include an experience component, such as a theme or shareability, are apt to be more appealing.

1. Add a kit component, such as a salad that can be tossed with dressing or a dessert to reheat and finish, to a larger fully prepared takeout meal package.
2. Curate a full dinner experience with DIY cocktails, multiple courses, wine, and a chef-guided prep video so that customers can enjoy a restaurant-level meal at home.
3. Pack cold cuts, cheeses, and condiments for DIY sandwiches into a returnable picnic basket or a branded tote bag for an outdoor adventure.
4. Portion and price meal kits by the person for families, coworkers, groups of friends, and other large orders.
5. Create beverage kits—smoothies, fortified or enhanced juices, and batchable cocktails—for multiple services. For example, a sangria kit could include a bottle of wine, cut fruit and other garnishes, and brandy for a group.
6. Develop one-size-fits-all modular meal kits, such as basic pasta or pizza that can be customized with various proteins, sauces, and other toppings.
7. Put meal kits in the grab-and-go case along with prepared, ready-to-eat items.
8. Consider family-style breakfast and brunch kits with all the ingredients needed for favorites like pancakes or hash.
9. Add meal kits to online ordering systems to make them more convenient.
10. Be sure to provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions for all meal-kit offerings.
11. Investigate in-house or third-party delivery services or partner with an online marketplace, in addition to more usual takeout/pickup.
12. Observe all safety protocols including not only sanitation and food safety but also touch-free options like pay-ahead and curbside pickup.

Sources: Technomic, New Item Trends, U.S., Q3 2020 – Technomic (November 2020); Technomic, August 2020 Off-Premise COVID-19 Menus: Food & Beverage Report

Content courtesy of Nestle Professional