HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, has announced the launch of eight new products available exclusively for customers through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform. The product concepts, developed by Sysco and sourced from leading and up-and-coming suppliers, are designed to help enrich the customer experience through enabling operators to differentiate their menus and drive increased traffic.
“We are excited about the additional products joining our exclusive Cutting Edge Solutions platform,” said Brian Todd, senior vice president of merchandising, Sysco. “These products showcase the latest on-trend flavors, labor saving innovations and versatile product solutions that help demonstrate our commitment to being our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.”
New product ideas for the platform are in continuous development, with the next launch targeted for September 2018. Ranging from emerging ethnic flavors to reinvented classics that save valuable labor and transform operational efficiency, the eight products launching nationwide this month are:
- Baker’s Source Imperial Buttermilk Naan with Caramelized Onion
Tender, pillowy naan bread baked in a Tandoor oven and topped with savory caramelized onions for an ethnic-inspired sweet and savory dining experience.
- Baker’s Source Imperial Parfait Muffin
A mashup of real fruit, yogurt, cream and granola, traditionally found in parfaits, infused in a perfectly baked muffin.
- Complete® 360 Surface Sanitizing System
Disinfecting is made simple with an easy-to-use dispenser and wipe system that can be customized with commonly used sanitizers.
- Minor’s® GreenLeaf™ Pestos
Vibrant green ready-to-eat pesto that can be used in both hot and cold applications, saving preparation time with less ingredients.
- Monterey Mushroom® Let’s Blend™ Finely Diced Mushrooms
Finely diced fully-cooked mushrooms that are ready to use in recipes or blended with most meat dishes to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Sysco Imperial Crispy Potato Flats
A new twist on French fries, these crisp, wide strips, are thinly cut from Russet potatoes and coated in a delicious seasoning.
- Sysco Imperial Petite Sweet Potato Dices
Crispy & petite sweet potato dices that are fun to eat on their own or serve as a key ingredient in your favorite dish.
- Sysco Imperial Stack ‘N Go Catering Trays
Stackable catering trays with an elegant twist designed for optimal sturdiness while simultaneously handling hot and cold foods.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With over 65,000 associates, the company operates approximately 300 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 500,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2017 that ended July 1, 2017, the company generated sales of more than $55 billion.
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