US Foods Launches New Spring Scoop™; Stacey Kinkaid Shares

When hurdles appear, the ability to pivot and redirect is crucial, and that is something that US Foods Holding Corp. is looking to give foodservice operators with its recently launched Spring 2022 Scoop^™. The distributor has also rolled out its “Do More with Less” lineup featuring 18 new products and a variety of versatile menu ideas.

“As part of our promise to help foodservice operators ‘Make It,’ we value the opportunity to provide the most innovative products to attract and retain diners while solving a variety of pain points shared across kitchens,” said Stacey Kinkaid, Vice President of Product Development and Innovation. “We understand the challenges operators face as they aim to bring new options to the menu, and Spring Scoop makes it easy to expand menus with versatile products that can be used across many recipes on an operator’s menu. The items reduce prep time back-of-house, save pantry space by creating inventory efficiencies, and help operators drive profitable menu solutions.”

As consumers continue to go in search of eating experiences that offer a fresh twist on traditional foods, US Foods has revealed several new products to tantalize the taste buds and offer foodservice operators versatility.

These products include:

• Monarch^® Green Chickpeas
• Hilltop Hearth^® Cilantro Chickpea Wrap
• Del Pasado^® Mango Peach Salsa
• Chef’s Line^® Korean Barbecue Sauce
• Hilltop Hearth Pub Grain Hamburger Bun

According to a press release, the number of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diners is continuously rising. As such, US Foods has launched several alternative ingredient products that offer an opportunity to upsell for the operator.

With the number of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diners rising, Spring Scoop showcases several new items that can help operators accommodate alternate diets and diner preferences across a variety of menu offerings. Additionally, these products provide upsell opportunities for the operator.

The alternative items include:

• Chef’s Line® Black Bean Burger
• Glenview Farms® Vegan Mozzarella Style Shreds
• Glenview Farms Vegan Cheddar Style Slices
• Glenview Farms Organic Chocolate Peanut Butter Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

These new offerings are paired with extensive insights from the foodservice distributor. Operators can book a consultation with US Foods chefs and Restaurant Operations Consultants as well. Operators can also register here to participate in the company’s “Make More with Less” webinar on March 22. For more information on the Spring Scoop, click here.

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