SOLON, Ohio – Nearly 30 out of every 100 consumers who walk into food establishments nationwide are avoiding gluten.1 To support operators looking to meet the needs of these customers, Stouffer’s® has announced that its operator-preferred Alfredo sauces are now gluten free.2
Operators can sell more dishes by offering gluten free menu items. The proof is in the data. Gluten free menu callouts are expected to grow 180 percent during the next four years.3 In addition, the National Restaurant Association recently named gluten free foods as the no. 1 trend of 2015 for limited-service restaurant menus.4 This trend is not limited to independent operations, as Fast Casual reported that 52 percent of restaurant chains plan to add gluten free menu options this year.5
“The consumer demand for gluten free menu options is real and growing every day,” said Todd Montazzoli, marketing manager for Stouffer’s. “Stouffer’s Alfredo Sauce is now gluten free, which means operators can offer the same great taste, but appeal to a wider base of customers.”
By attracting new patrons, operators will not only sell more dishes, but increase their profitability as well. Selling just two more dishes made with Stouffer’s Alfredo Sauces can add up to $31 in profit per day6 or over $11,000 in incremental annual profit to operators’ bottomline.7
Stouffer’s Alfredo Sauce and Alfredo Parmigiana Sauce – now gluten free – are crafted with real cream, combined with aged Parmesan and then lightly seasoned with ground black pepper. With true scratch-made taste and heat-and-serve ease, these sauces lay the foundation for consistent, flavorful entrees that are also gluten free. Add Stouffer’s Alfredo Sauce to a gluten free crust and top with chicken, asparagus and sundried tomatoes for a signature pizza entrée. Or combine with penne pasta, shrimp and kale for a classic pasta dish.
For more menu inspiration or information, call 1-800-288-8682 or visit nestleprofessional.com/StouffersGlutenFree.
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1- NPD Group, Gluten Free Report, 2013
2- Tragan, 2010 Stouffer's 96-oz vs. leading competitor brand
3- Mintel, Gluten Free Foods Report, November 2014
4- NRA, 2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast, January 2015
5- Fast Casual, Gluten Free Chain Report, March 2014
6- MenuMonitor, Technomic 2014 (Incremental profit rounded $30.60 and $23.73)
7- Baker Tilly 2014 “Restaurant Benchmarks” (Annual is based off of 360 days)
Source: Nestlé Professional®