Month: April 2012

Maristella’s Fine Foods announced today that their line of Authentic, All Natural Sicilian Arborio Rice Seafood Arancini’s is now available for foodservice operators everywhere. The Arancini line, inspired by an old family recipe, is made with authentic Italian Arborio Rice harvested from the Po Valley in Northern Italy. This traditional Sicilian treat is made with the finest seafood, all natural herbs and a three cheese blend of Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Mozzarella. The new line comes in five seafood flavors; Salmon, Shrimp, Lobster, Crab and Scallop. 
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Sysco Corporation announced today that its board of directors has named Manny Fernandez, currently the non-executive chairman of Sysco, as the company's executive chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Fernandez has served as a director of Sysco since November 2006 and as Sysco's non-executive chairman since June 2009. Bill DeLaney, Sysco's president and chief executive officer, will continue both in his current role and as a member of the company's board of directors. …

s the weather gets warmer and grills start heating up across America, US Foods, one of the country’s most innovative food companies and distributors, is offering its customers a secret weapon for their menus – the new Chef’s Line Pat LaFrieda Chopped Beef Burger. Exclusive to US Foods customers, this 100 percent USDA Choice Angus certified beef burger is the product of legendary New York butcher, Pat LaFrieda.
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Domestic Kobe or Wagyu? Savvy eaters may have noticed that in recent years some menus and meat packaging have switched to these terms. Ive also seen American-style Kobe and American Wagyu (Ive even seen Kobe pork, Kobe bacon and Kobe pigs-in-a-blanket!). Im not sure if these are attempts to be slightly less dishonest, but if so, they fall far short, since none of these terms mean anything to the buyer. …