FALL 2019 FALL theEDGE Fresh Ideas & Innovations Asian-Style Chicken Bites Plus, Short Cut to Short Ribs, Hassle-Free LambLamb andand moremor ! At the heart of SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 1 8/22/19 12:47 PM p. 12 p. 15 p. 8 p. 18 p. 4 On-Trend Flavors AN EDGE Spark new interest in your menu with chef-tested, on-trend ingredients that ABOVE THE REST help you create unique signature dishes. Customer Satisfaction Whether you are preparing comforting classic dishes or award-winning Satisfy your customers’ changing dietary creations, Sysco is with you every step of the way. We proudly provide preferences with better-for-you products our customers with Cutting Edge Solutions to help you run your kitchen that easily complement your menu. with confi dence and succeed in this constantly evolving industry. Our Cutting Edge Solutions are sourced from leading and up-and-coming Profitable Solutions suppliers at the forefront of innovation. 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At the heart of SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 2 8/19/19 4:05 PM p. 20 p. 16 p. 14 p. 10 p. 6 WHAT’S INSIDE: 4 Chicken In No Time Flat 14 Hassle-Free Lamb 23 Put a Twist on Chicken Sysco Classic Ultra-Thin Chicken Breasts Sysco Imperial Sous Vide Lamb Tyson® Chicken Twists™ 6 No-Nonsense Shrimp! 16 Light & Just Right Fried Shrimp 24 Finger Poppin’ Fish Portico Simply All-Natural, Portico Classic Quinoa-Crusted Shrimp Portico Classic Wild Alaska Pollock Bites Chemical-Free Shrimp 18 The Big Cheese 25 Take the Cake 8 Far East Fried Chicken Land O’Lakes Extra Melt® Sharp Sysco Classic Brown Butter Cakes Sysco Classic Asian-Style Chicken Bites American Premium Cheese Slices 26 On-Trend Blend 10 Cultural Cutlets 20 All-Natural Nuggets Path of Life™ Vegetable Rice Sysco Classic Chicken Katsu Raised & Rooted™ Nuggets Made Confetti Blend with Plants 12 Short Cut To Short Ribs 27 Spice Things Up Sysco Classic Sous Vide 22 The Upper Crust Frank's RedHot® Dry Seasoning Bone-In Short Ribs Sysco Simply Caulifl ower Pizza Crust Sources: 1Datassential, 2Technomic, 3GlobalData Global Consumer Survey, 4Environmental Nutrition, Sept. 2018, 5Baum + Whitman, 6THG Culture of Food 2015, 7Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ 2016 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report, 8Ingredient Communications, 9NPD SupplyTrak November 2018 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 3 8/22/19 12:50 PM CHICKEN IN NO TIME FLAT 91%91% of consumersconsumersr eateaat chickenchicken ata leastleast onceononce a weekweek and...and.... 88%88% of consumersconsumers believebelieve chickenchicken isi healthierhealthier thanthan otherottheh r proteins.proteins.2 SYSCO CLASSIC ns SUPC# 5010040 Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Lemon & MicrogreE ULTRA-THIN CHICKEN BREASTS These pre-fl attened boneless, skinless chicken breasts have a uniform ¼ " thickness and eliminate the need for pounding, which saves operators time, mess, potential product waste, and avoids cross-contamination. With a wide variety of applications, this product has a quick cook time, making it simple to create time-honored menu favorites. It also works great for breading, layering on a sandwich or serving with pasta. 4 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 4 8/22/19 1:25 PM Menu It! Thin chicken breasts loaded with goat cheese and arugula fi lling, rolled and wrapped in bacon, served with a strawberry- molasses vinaigrette. Bacon-WrapP ed Chicken Roulade 33% of U.S. consumers are looking to decrease their consumption of beef and pork, and nearly 25% of Features & Benefi ts consumers intend to eat more poultry.1 • High speed of prep to table reduces labor for operators. • Pre-fl attened product reduces risks of cross-contamination. Saves time in the kitchen; comes • Consistent thickness across the fl attened to 4-inch thick. entire breast and in every piece. • Can be used for versatile menu applications with large plate coverage. Get recipes at foodie.sysco.com 5 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 5 8/19/19 5:13 PM NONSENSENO Menu It! Lemongrass-skewered all-natural shrimp basted in a coconut- caramel sauce served with SHRIMP! nuoc cham cucumbers, shallot-lime and peanut sticky rice, lime wedges and cilantro garnish. Vietnamese Coconut- Caramel Shrimp Skewers PORTICO SIMPLY BAP-Certifi ed Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) is the fi rst ALl -NATURAL, aquaculture certifi cation program to be recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood CHEMICAL-FREe SHRIMP Initiative (GSSI) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The BAP certifi cation ensures Processed in BAP-certifi ed farms, these shrimp contain no your seafood meets the highest standards for hormones or antibiotics, leaving them entirely chemical-free for responsible and sustainable aquaculture. maximum freshness and fl avor. They are available in peeled and deveined, tail-on and tail-off varieties and are individually quick frozen for ease of labor and maximum versatility. 6 Get recipes at foodie.sysco.com SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 6 8/22/19 1:17 PM Menu It! All-natural shrimp, salmon and lacinato kale fettuccinee served in a creamy lemon- garlic sauce garnished withh fresh cracked pepper. of consumers are likely to show support when they know a food 88% company’s values refl ect their ownwn.1 S ea m foO ea Clean transparent d Cr label, FetT lic products are on-trend. ucC -Gar ine with Kale & Lemon Features & Benefi ts • All-natural; contains no chemicals, GMOs, Quinoa & Shrimp Salad growth hormones or antibiotics. • Reduce labor costs – multiple varieties available for any application. • Appeals to health-conscious customers seeking product transparency. • Frozen to satisfy demand for high-quality shrimp throughout the year. TAILON:TAT ILLOON 16/2016/220 CTCT SUPC# 9907407 13/15133/115 CTCT SUPC# 9907405 21/25211/225 CTCT SUPC# 9907415 26/3026/330 CTCT SUPC# 9907416 31/4031/440 CTCT SUPC# 9907418 TAILOFFTAILLOOF : 16/2016/220 CTC SUPC# 9907423 21/2521/2/ 5 CTC SUPC# 9907393 26/3026/3/30 CTC SUPC# 9907401 31/40313 /40 CTCT SUPC# 9907400 7 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 7 8/22/19 1:31 PM FAR EAST FRIED CHICKEN ge Chicken Bao Buns KaraA Menu It! SYSCO CLASSIC SUPC# 7084543 Asian-Style Chicken ASIAN-STYLE Bites with marinated cucumbers, pickled CHICKEN BITES daikon-carrot slaw, ginger-sweet chile Customers love to experience the world through food! A take mayo and cilantro on traditional Japanese fried chicken, these tender, juicy bites served on bao buns. are made from No Antibiotics Ever chicken and marinated in a savory soy-ginger brine with a golden crispy coating. 8 Get recipes at foodie.sysco.com SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 8 8/22/19 1:18 PM of operators menu at least some kind of 73% ethnic food and 28% plan to increase theirtthheieir futurefuutturee use.use.2 AsianAAssiian cuisinec isinne isis thethh mostmom st oorderedrdereed ethnicethnnic food among consumers for many operator channels, including fast-casual and full-service.2 KaraA ge Chicken Bento Box p ba im ib B n a e r o K Poultry is among the best carriers for ethnic fl avors.1 Features & Benefi ts • Made from chickens raised with No Antibiotics Ever and contains no MSG. • Saves time in the kitchen; cooks from a frozen state. • Perfectly portioned for bowls, snacking, small plates, appetizers and entrées. • Versatility creates a unique product that an operator can utilize across the menu. 9 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 9 8/22/19 1:19 PM SYSCO CLASSIC SUPC# 7084885 CULTURAL CHICKEN KATSU Meet consumer demand for trending ethnic CUTLETS fl avors with these crispy, panko-crusted boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat cutlets. They have a natural shape and homemade appearance and come ready-to-prepare, saving time and labor costs. Torta de Milanesa Menu It! While “katsu” means “cutlet” in Japanese, Fried chicken katsu, black bean spread, pico this deliciously crunchy chicken is de gallo, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese versatile across many types of worldly and habanero mayo grilled in a telera bun. cuisine including Asian, Latin American, Italian, German and American dishes. Features & Benefi ts • Saves time in the kitchen; comes pre-breaded and cooks quickly from frozen state. • Versatile item that can be used across the menu in multiple types of cuisine and applications. • Consistent size, thickness and quality in every piece decreases waste. • Serve in a bowl, on a sandwich or in a salad. 10 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 10 8/22/19 1:20 PM y sandwich u CurR Kats en ick Katsu indexes high specifi cally Ch among Gen Z consumers for overall ethnic cuisine affi nity.1 Chicken katsu is on 1.5% of U.S. menus with a 4-year growth of +3.0%.1 Get recipes at foodie.sysco.com 11 SY_CES_19SepEdgeCat.indd 11 8/19/19 1:53 PM Menu It! SHORT CUT TO Vietnamese-style pho noodle SHORT RIBS soup with pulled braised beef short rib, bean sprouts, chiles, fresh herbs and lime drizzled with chili garlic sauce. o Ph b Ri rt o h S SYSCO CLASSIC SUPC# 7086160 SOUS VIDE BONE-IN SHORT RIBS All natural and simply seasoned, these short ribs are braised and slow-cooked sous vide-style in their own juices, making them Sous vide products impeccably tender and fl avorful. This innovative protein presentation have increased off ers a simple and aff ordable way to introduce a premium center-of- +186% the-plate entrée on your menu. With their thaw, heat and serve on foodservice menus over format, these short ribs can be incorporated into a wide variety of the last 4 years.1 dishes with grilled, pulled, seared, sauced or glazed applications.