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HPSI Education Newsletter
April 2022
Greetings!

Happy April! Spring is officially here! We at HPSI wish you a very, Happy Easter.

2022 has many issues: increased prices, supply chain issues, etc. Don't let the high prices take over. Contact your HPSI Purchasing Consultant today, to request a survey. We can suggest alternate products that may have a lower price point, rebates and deviated pricing.
Let us help keep your costs from growing out of control.

If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me.

With Kindest Regards,

Suzette Hansen,
Director Education Division
HPSI
IN THIS ISSUE...

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
  • General Mills: Save Up To $9 per case on Pillsbury Biscuits Effective Dates: March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
  • General Mills: $1,500 Maximum Rebates - Ends April 30, 2022

DIETARY MANUFACTURERS
  • Unilever: 7 Ways to Promote Plant-Based Menus
  • JR Simplot: Trends for Spring|Summer 2022
  • NACUFS: Train The Trainer
  • Lamb Weston: Spring Seasonal Series/Insights
  • Leahy-IFP: Orchard Splash...Making a Splash with Juices
  • Bridgford: Your Bakery in a Box
  • KraftHeinz: Coming Soon: Deluxe Mac & Cheese Bites
  • Dole: New Dole Smoothie Fruit Juice Gels
  • Branding Iron: Introducing...Double Red Selection Fully Cooked Burger!
  • Campbell's: Shelf Stable Back-In-Stock Items
  • Danone: Dannon Nonfat Quarts
  • Chicken of the Sea: a
  • Nestle Professional: Culinary Trends and Beverage Solutions
  • PepsiCo: Starbucks BAYA Energy / Ruffles Flamin' Hot Cheddar & Sour Cream
  • HPSI: Newly Updated Purchasing Consultants List
  • HPSI: 1-28-2022 Education Approved Manufacturers List (Includes Deviated and Loyalty Rewards)
  • HPSI: Non-Food Programs
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
Save Money on Best Selling Pillsbury Bulk Biscuits
  • $9 per case rebate on Frozen Biscuit Dough
  • $2 per case rebate on Frozen Baked Biscuits
Contact Corey.Olson@Genmills.com with any rebate or distribution questions.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE REBATES!
Exclusive Rebates!
$3 Per Case Rebate on Breakfast, Lunch and Student Snacks
Effective: December 1, 2021 to
April 30, 2022
$1500 Maximum Rebate
DIETARY MANUFACTURERS
7 Ways to Promote Plant-Based Menus
One of the biggest costs to restaurants in 2022 is the price hike for proteins like beef and chicken. Now’s the perfect time to explore plant-based menus! Here are some tips on creating – and promoting – a plant-based menu that cuts costs and wows customers. 
Put a twist on your dish with vegan mayo 
 
Elevate your vegan and vegetarian offerings with an egg-free and versatile product that can be used in all types of dips. In this hummus recipe, vegan mayonnaise, smoked paprika, and cumin are combined to create a versatile and plant-based Middle Eastern menu staple.
FREE Whitepaper on Plant-Forward Trends
 
Trends are quick to evolve in limited-service, but one that's here to stay is a plant-forward menu. Our guide from Hellmann’s ® and Technomic shows fresh dish concepts and ways to apply these trends easily to your menu.

"Everything we do is aimed at making it a little easier on operators to do their job, from our chef consulting to menu development and recipe development, to just little numerous pieces of advice. Every operator can feel free to reach out to us, we’re here to help."

Brandon Collins
Chef, Unilever Food Solutions

Read more from Chef Brandon in
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Trisha Prodoehl
Unilever Food Solutions
Cell: 267.588.2535
3 Ways to Turn Sides into
Popular Appetizers
Looking for versatile recipes? Many chefs are now deploying their most popular side dishes as sharable, small-plate appetizers, as well. In this article, you’ll learn three strategies to make your sides shine on both parts of the menu.
Featured Recipes
RECIPE
Pork Belly Brussels Sprouts
Our Simple Goodness™ Classic Vegetables Brussels Sprouts roasted then topped with Stilton Blue Cheese and red onion jam. Delicious!
RECIPE
Charred Broccoli with Sriracha-Cheese Sauce
A broccoli-packed appetizer—or side dish—loaded with vibrant colors and flavor. Tastes every bit as good as it looks.
RECIPE
Zesty Roasted Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower is popular on menus these days because it's versatile and delicious! Why not give these spicy-salty-sweet Cauliflower Bites a try?
Inspiration
Trend Guide
Trend Feast Spring/Summer 2022 Trend Guide
Check out four of the biggest trends in foodservice for this spring and summer, plus helpful recipes and product suggestions!
"As diners look for more small plates to share, dishes that were typically seen in ‘sides’ sections of the menu—like Brussels sprouts and fries—are becoming popular appetizers. With a few well-chosen ingredients and unique preparations, you can reimagine your side dishes as popular appetizers.”

—Chef Zeller, Corporate Executive Chef, Simplot
For additional information, please contact:

Taissa "Tai" Brandon
The day-to-day responsibilities of a college and university dining professional can make it a challenge to set aside the time to provide focused, comprehensive training for your staff.
 
We have a new program to help ease this burden and free up your time to focus on the higher-level issues impacting your operation.

In 90 minutes or less, you can provide ONE training to designated team members and equip them with the tools to become trainers.
 
The NACUFS Train the Trainer Program will:
  • Provide a professional development opportunity for staff.
  • Build and establish trust within the team.
  • Elevate collaboration among units.
  • Provide a uniform training process that can be customized to your operations, whether you are contract-managed or self-operated.

The NACUFS Train the Trainer Program is a FREE member benefit - pick up your copy TODAY! (Non-Member Cost: $299)
Please click on the links below to access the following PDF's.

If you have any questions, plese contact:

Danielle Juilfs-O’Malley
Sales & Marketing Specialist Non-Commercial
55 Shuman Blvd Ste. 800 | Naperville, IL 60563
T: (630) 445-6018 | C: (217) 737-4268
Recently Added to the
HPSI Contract for 2022!
For questions or additional information, please contact:

Matt Jean
Regional Sales Manager
Bridgford Foods Corporation
Cell: (714) 296-0193
COMING SOON! Kraft®​​​​​  Deluxe Mac & Cheese Bites!
Kraft Heinz is excited to announce an Innovative product in Away From Home coming soon in Q2 2022. 
All the flavor of Kraft® Deluxe packed in one bite! Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese is the #1 Mac & Cheese Brand with over 80 years of experience! *1
Kraft® Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese has a total awareness of 95% amongst consumers. *2
When stacked against other appetizers, this product has the ability to drive visitation. 48% of consumers would VISIT A LOCATION JUST TO TRY this item! *3
62% of consumers say Mac & Cheese is top-of-mind when it comes to COMFORT FOODS. *4
To learn more about this product click on our Mac & Cheese bites guide. More recipes can be found by clicking on the recipe to the right.
To request samples please reach out to your local Kraft Heinz Sales Representative or navigate to the below link to be put in contact with a local representative.
Exciting New Launch Coming in July...
Fruit Juice Gels!
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Lawrence Factor
National Accounts Manager
B2B Fruit Solutions, B2B Specialty Ingredients
M (805) 358 7528
3059 Townsgate Rd, Suite 400, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Branding Iron Holten and Rochester Meats
Proudly Introduces the
Double Red Selection Fully Cooked Burger!
These delicious burgers available in 3 sizes provide convenience, safety, and ease for operators.

Please contact your Branding Iron sales representative or broker for additional information.

Mary Wright
Corporate Marketing Specialist
1682 Sauget Business Blvd., Sauget, IL 62206-1454
(314) 452-9642 (Cell)
Good News!
Campbell's Added Additional Shelf-Stable Items That Are Available to Order
We now have 20 50oz Shelf Stable Soups, 10 7.25oz shelf-stable soups, and 4 138oz Pace items available to order. Please work with your distributor to ensure that they are back in stock as needed for your members. Let us know if you would like a current stocking report.

Here are the latest items that are available to order. A recap of all shelf-stable items that are available is attached. 
Thank you for your patience as we work through our supply interruptions.
Pam Tebbetts
Director Non-Commercial and Distribution – Team Connect
Campbell Soup Company One Campbell Place, Camden, NJ 08103
O. 281-460-2098
5 Ways to Boost Sales

Seafood sales jump 20% during Lent. Discover five tips for riding the wave and boosting sales in the new Tunaversity video,
Earn CE – The New Menu Planning

Market factors and customer lifestyles have shifted dramatically, and some changes may be here to stay. Find out how you can re-engineer your menu to maximize guest loyalty and profits, now and for the future in the
"Nutritional Darling"
~~~

WebMD calls salmon the “nutritional darling” of U.S. menus. They promote fresh or canned wild-caught salmon as a wellspring of omega-3s. Salad with anchovies is a novel choice for health, too, they say. One more: canned light tuna in water, also for protein and omega-3s. What’s on your menu? Get inspired in the Chicken of the Sea Recipe Center > 
Easy & Portable

Wrap up your convenience sales with easy salmon wraps, a great speed-scratch recipe. It’s a culinary winner with smoked salmon pouches or flavored salmon pouches for on-demand prep. Or make a larger batch with Wild-Caught Pink Salmon pouches.  
2022 Catching Up

Foodservice projections from Datassential and the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association have some good news for you: The overall 2022 foodservice operator spend is on track to recover to 2019 levels. Some segments are likely to exceed that: QSR, Fast Casual, and C-Stores.
Perry Miele
President
Nestlé Professional
Millennials Are Your Future
Did you know that Millennials wield $1.4 trillion in buying power? You’ll learn that and more from our Infographic. Then find out why Enhanced Beverages are the new rage. Plus, get the latest on Plant-Based snacks. Read more here.
Meeting the Appetite for Plant-Based Snacks
It pays to take notice when two foodservice trends intersect and right now, snacking and plant-forward are holding strong. Play both at once for a big power move.
Functional Beverages Are Having Their Moment

Concern about immune response is driving the boom in Enhanced and Functional Beverages. See how.
Enhanced Beverages, More Important Than Ever!

Nestlé® Vitality® Enhanced Cold Beverages, great flavors with vitamins to support a healthy immune system.
Logan McCoy
Corporate Executive Chef
Nestlé Professional
Try These Delicious Recipes
“Labor costs, product consistency, and quality all reap the rewards of using good-quality products as speed-scratch foundations for recipes.”
Roasted Poblano Flatbread

Generously topped with an array of vegetables, this colorful flatbread can be served as appetizer, shared plate, or light meal.
Peach Tea Smoothie

A ready-made peach tea base is easily transformed into a nutritional powerhouse when mixed with yogurt, fruit, and chia seeds.
Whatever’s Next, Together We Got This

See how you can easily create amazing dishes guests will love. Want to eliminate the time it takes to make cheese sauces, chilis, and gravies from scratch? Chef-mate® is there. We got this!
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Valerie Wendel, MS, RD, LDN
Sr. Customer Account Manager
ServSafe Food Handler Certified
724-880-4514
HPSI Personnel Roster
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HPSI'S EDUCATION PROGRAM - UPDATES
HPSI APPROVED MANUFACTURER LIST
Click on the link below to access the New Approved Manufacturers List. This list combines the Deviated Pricing and Loyalty Rewards List into one document.
HPSI'S
NON-FOOD
PROGRAMS
Did you know that HPSI has Non-Food programs to help in your facilities? I have attached the information and forms for you below. Please contact Suzette Hansen and your Purchasing Consultant to let them know you are interested in these programs. We can then follow up and make sure you are added to our Non-Food Vendors right away.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Suzette Hansen, Education Procurement Assistant_HPSI Education Division
Office: 951-473-7385
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