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FoodMatch Focus
February, 2008 - Vol 1, Issue 2
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| Food for Thought |
 "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are"
- Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients." - Julia Child
"My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four...unless there are 3 other people." - Orson Welles
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| Featured Item of the Month Red & Yellow Tomatoes in Bags |
 Divina Roasted Red and Roasted Yellow Tomatoes have long been considered one of FoodMatch's most unique and popular products. Marinated with oil and herbs, we take succulently sweet Roma tomatoes and slow roast them to bring out a deep flavor and tender texture.
Roasted Red and Yellow Tomatoes have recently been made available in a new space-saving Cryovac bag. With the new packaging, you'll have more efficient freight costs and reduced packaging waste. You can continue to rely on the fresh flavor you've grown accustomed to, while enjoying the easier to manage packaging.
Roasted Red and Yellow Tomatoes pair perfectly with fresh mozarella and basil. Also, try them with your favorite salad, pasta, sandwich, and bruschetta recipe.
New Item #'s:
Red Tomatoes in Bags (6/4lb): 70264
Red Tomatoes in Bags (3/4lb): 70234
Yellow Tomatoes in Bags (3/4lb): 70434
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| New from FoodMatch Teriyaki Mushrooms |
Just the Facts
Name: Mushrooms Marinated with Teriyaki Sauce
Item #: 55001
Origin: USA
Ingredients: Mushrooms, Soy Sauce, Water, Sugar, Pineapple Concentrate, Balsamic Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Ginger.
Application Ideas: Ideal as a quick stir-fry addition, mixed within an Asian Noodle Salad, as a side with grilled chicken, or any instant fusion inspiration.
Featured Recipe:
Teriyaki Mushroom Salad
Ingredient Ratio for Recipe
Divina Teriyaki Mushrooms 70%
Pineapple chunks, drained 20%
Red Bell Pepper, chopped 10%
Scallions, chopped To Taste
First, in a large serving bowl, mix the mushrooms and pineapple together. Add the chopped red bell pepper and scallion. Toss together and enjoy!
This is a simple and unique salad to put together at a moments notice. A perfect side dish for salmon.
Do you have your own recipe featuring products from FoodMatch? If so, we'd love to see them. Send all reciped to News@foodmatch.com and we may publish them in an upcoming edition of FoodMatch Focus!
Image and recipe courtesy of FoodMatch.
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| News from Marketing Tradeshows and Events |
| 2008 Winter Fancy Food Show
FoodMatch participates in over 50 national, regional, and distributior shows per calendar year. With booth sizes ranging from 100-600 square feet we are always looking for ways to create an exciting and inviting booth space while keeping the focus where it belongs...on the food.
This past January, FoodMatch participated in the 2008 Winter Fancy Food Show. Below are some facts about this year's show, as well as 3 pictures of the booth that illustrate its evolution from conception to the final product.
FoodMatch Fancy Food Show Facts:
- At any given time, attendees were able to sample over 100 of our most popular products.
- Our 600 square foot booth contained over 5,000 pounds of furniture, supplies and food.
- We sampled 13 bulk tins of dolmas---that's over 900 individual stuffed grape leaves!
Arrival at an empty booth Midway through setup The finished booth
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| Market Trends The Whole Grain Truth |
 It seems to be common knowledge these days that when comsuming bread, pasta, rice, or other carbohydrates, 100% whole grain is the healthiest choice. But have you ever wondered what the actual benefits of a whole grain diet are?
A new study from Penn State University finds that "increasing one's intake of whole grain products, in combination with a reduced calorie diet, can lead to the loss of dangerous abdominal fat and cut levels of C-reactive protein." This is the first study of its kind to show that whole grains might actually be able to fight fat.
Prior to this, the main benefits of whole grains were thought to be:
Cardiovascular: Reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Diabetic: Reducing Glycemic load and therefore, reducing strain on the pancreas.
Inflammatory: Reducing the incidence of allergic reactions, and reducing the onset of auto-immune diseases.FoodMatch embraces the addition of whole grains into your daily diet and recently introduced a 100% Whole Wheat Mini Toast by Divina. The perfect entertaining cracker, mini toast pairs wonderfully with cheese, meats and tapenades. Divina Whole Wheat Mini Toasts are also certified by the Whole Grains Council, containing at least 15g of Whole Grains in each serving.
Source: http://www.ssri.psu.edu/news/020508.htm |
| Employee Profile Brett Greenberg |
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All About Brett:
# Years at FoodMatch: 5
Department: Quality Assurance
Job Title: Product/QA Manager and Corporate Chef
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Favorite FoodMatch Memory:
In 2005, as part of my culinary training at The French Culinary Institute, I was cooking on the line at L'Ecole, the school's on-campus restaurant. In the middle of service I hear the expeditor shout, "VIP Table for Brett." I head over to the door separating the kitchen from the dining room, so I can get a peak at the table to see who it was. To my surprise and delight, I saw several of my co-workers eagerly awaiting their first course. It was so great to walk out into the dining room, in full chef's gear, and see the look on all their faces. I'll never forget their support that night - and always.
Coming This March: Brett's Food Newtork Debut!
FoodMatch is proud to announce that our corporate chef, Brett Greenberg will be making his debut on Food Newtork this March! Brett's original recip e for French Onion Macaroni and Cheese was selected as a finalist for the new program "Ultimate Recipe Showdown" hosted by Mark Summers and Guy Fieri. Watch as chefs from around the country compete for $25,000 and the right to call their recipe the "Ultimate Comfort Food."
Brett's episode of "Ultimate Recipe Showdown" will air on March 2nd at 9pm on Food Network. Check your local listings. Good luck Brett! Pictured: Brett poses with Food Network star Guy Fieri.
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| The Editor's Desk By: Brandon Gross |
 This Month: FoodMatch welcomes 2 new employees!
Heard a new voice recently when calling FoodMatch? That would be Heather Mitchell, our new Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Heather recently moved to NYC from the Tampa Bay area. Asked why she decided to give the Big Apple a try, Heather said that she was "just ready for something new."
Also joining FoodMatch in the newly created role of Executive Assistant is Andrea Bihorel. Also a Tampa Bay native, Andrea has been in NYC for the past three years. Asked why she was excited to begin working at FoodMatch, Andrea said, "I have been looking to transition my career to an industry that I am passionate about. FoodMatch is a company that reflects my lifestyle."
From everyone at FoodMatch, we'd like to send our sincerest welcome to Heather and Andrea!
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Thank you for reading FoodMatch Focus.
Please send all comments, questions and article suggestions to News@FoodMatch.com.
FoodMatch, Inc.
Phone: (212) 244-5050 Web: www.foodmatch.com Email: News@foodmatch.com
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