Foodservice operators looking to get a leg up on menu creation this fall need look no further. US Foods recently unveiled its Fall 2024 Scoop™, which features 24 new products aimed at addressing key challenges faced by those in foodservice.
“Our product development team takes great pride in creating innovative, high-quality Exclusive Brands products that appeal to today’s diners and can address a variety of operator challenges, which is at the heart of our Scoop product innovation mission,” said Stacey Kinkaid, Vice President of Product Development and Innovation. “Collectively, our team brings more than 400 years of product development, institutional knowledge, and first-hand experience within the restaurant industry to our product development process. They understand the ins and outs of a busy food service kitchen and the evolving trends shaping diner preferences to create the right products at the right time to help our operators Make It.”
According to a press release, this launch is designed to enhance menu variety while reducing operational costs for retailers.
The Fall 2024 Scoop includes items designed to tackle rising labor and food costs while attracting new customers. The range of products is versatile, catering to various restaurant types from bar and grill to casual dining concepts. Notably, 10 of the products belong to the “Serve You” portfolio, which features plant-forward, gluten-free, and clean ingredient options.
As the release went on to note, this new lineup includes innovative items such as Chef’s Line® All-Natural 2 Cuban-Inspired Ropa Vieja, which offers significant labor savings with its sous-vide cooking method. Similarly, the Chef’s Line All Natural 2 Smoked Pork Butt provides a cost-efficient, fully cooked barbeque solution without the need for a smoker.
Also highlighted are the Chef’s Line Battered Ricotta and Mascarpone Filled Zucchini Blossoms, Cross Valley Farms® Hibiscus Infused Fruit Blend, and del Pasado® Shredded Mexican-Style Three Cheese Blend, all designed to streamline preparation and enhance menu offerings.
According to a press release, the Devonshire® Cookie Butter Banana Pie is expected to appeal to modern tastes, saving operators significant preparation time. This assortment of products showcases US Foods’ commitment to addressing industry challenges while meeting evolving consumer preferences.
With these innovative solutions in hand, foodservice operators can attract discerning customers, optimize inventory management, and stay ahead of culinary trends.
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