Buffalo, NY, June 9, 2010 – Rich Products Corporation, a leader in the foodservice industry, continues to innovate its product line to match the evolving foodservice and consumer trends in the market today.
With day part expansion top-of-mind for operators seeking growth opportunities, Rich’s identified specific menu ideas and products that are versatile, easy-to-prepare and high quality. Some also reflect other key foodservice criteria such as seasonality, cost-conscious meals, nutritional requirements and limited labor skill environments.
Day part offerings to achieve portion control, health/organic, whole grains and authentic flavors include:
Breakfast
Cinnamon Rolls—Perfect for any foodservice kitchen, these tasty treats, made from Rich’s famous Cinn-sational Gourmet Cinnamon Roll dough, fill the air with the sweet aroma of fresh baking. Available freezer-to-oven or pre-proofed, providing an easy way to create a quick satisfying breakfast, reducing labor time and waste. For a more nutritious option, try the whole grain dough.
Flatbread A.M. Sandwiches—Highlighted as a top trend in foodservice by NRA and ACF, flatbreads are easily adaptable for various menu parts from sandwiches and wraps to bruschettas. Fill with egg and fresh vegetables and pair with fruit or freshly-squeezed juice for a perfect healthy breakfast option. Ready to assemble and conveniently serve, these menu-boosting concepts are both profitable and operator friendly.
PM Snacks & Beverages
Organic Sprouted Bagel with Ezekiel Grains—With more people seeking all-natural and organic menu options, consider this healthful recipe to add a boost of nutrition for your customers.
Individual Pizzas—Anytime of day or night, please your patrons by crafting delicious pizzas on Rich’s 7” rising crust. Full of flavor, this soft dough melts in your mouth when enhanced with favorite toppings. Create on demand and customize through a variety of pizza sizes and crusts including regular, extra thin, whole grain, and even gluten free. Pizza accounts for more than 10% of all foodservice sales. (Source: Food Industry News.)
BBQ Sliders—Smokehouse Bar-B-Q on a fresh baked roll and prepared with authentic ingredients, techniques, and flavors, provides an irresistibly bold flavor. Slow-roasted and smoked for hours, then hand-pulled for a perfect presentation, you can’t go wrong serving BBQ sliders.
Indulgent Beverages—An easy way to upscale your beverage options is to add On Top topping to hot coffees or iced lattes for the perfect treat. This creamy finish will satisfy the sweet tooth of your patrons and enable customization of each drink served. Increase customer satisfaction by offering delicious tasting toppings with a classy appearance.
“Chefs and operators continually search for ideas and opportunities to successfully manage their business and ensure they remain relevant and responsive to consumer demands and industry trends,” said Roderick Kirwan, Director of Marketing at Rich Products Corporation. “It is Rich’s mission to fulfill those needs by providing foodservice professionals with high-quality, labor efficient, and versatile products and recipes that will boost sales while increasing service time.”
Rich Products Corporation is the founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and a leading supplier and solutions provider to the foodservice, in-store bakery, and retail marketplaces. Rich’s posts annual sales exceeding $2.65 billion, employs more than 7,200 people worldwide, and sells a variety of products to 73 countries. For more than “60 Delicious Years” Rich’s has been defined by innovative breakthroughs and an unparalleled commitment to treating its customers, associates, and communities the same way: Like Family. For more information, visit www.richsfoodservice.com.