Westlake Village CA — It’s easy to access the extensive line of DOLE Fresh Frozen Fruits for popular fruit flavors and the beverage recipe database on www.dolefoodservice.com to create signature versions of this year’s top restaurant beverages.
According to consumer market research firm NPD Group*, consumers are purchasing smoothies, iced tea, and frozen soft drinks based on value and quality. They’re spending more for perceived benefits (“refreshing,” “better flavors,” “healthier”), and choosing beverages that blend the familiar with the new. To keep you in tune with your customers, Dole offers recipes with this kind of wide appeal, including Sweet Cherry Limeade, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Smoothie, Pineapple Lemongrass Thai Tea and Pineberry Freeze.
For more information about DOLE Fresh Frozen and Packaged Fruit Products, operator incentives, recipes, school programs and promotions or to browse through the global beverage recipes on the 2012 DOLE Fruit Pairings, visit www.dolefoodservice.com or contact a Dole representative at 800-723-9868.
* “Beverages at Foodservice: Satisfying Our Taste for Beverages.” The NPD Group/CREST®, September 2011.
About Dole Food Company, Inc.
Dole, with 2011 net revenues of $7.2 billion, is the world’s largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, and is the leading producer of organic bananas. Dole markets a growing line of packaged and frozen fruit and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research.
Source: Dole Food Company, Inc.
