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Divina Roasted Tomato Bruschetta 

Divina Roasted Tomato Bruschetta is a sweet and robust combination of vine ripened and roasted tomatoes, garlic and herbs.  The ability to instantly savor what is often times a labor intensive preparation process is what makes this fresh and firm bruschetta appealing to caterers, chefs, and prepared food departments.

                        Item #:               72000

                    Case Pack:       6/3.75 lb NET

                        Origin:                USA

Ingredients

 Tomatoes, Garlic, Oil (canola and EVOO), Salt, Onion, Herbs and Distilled Vinegar

Application Ideas

Divina Roasted Tomato Bruschetta has many uses beyond the traditional application.  Here are some of our favorite suggestions:

- Pair with fresh basil atop mozzarella for a bruschetta caprese salad
- Spread on pizza as a fresh substitute for canned tomato sauce
- Spice up your sea bass, mahi-mahi or swordfish
- Fill a pita with bruschetta, chopped greek olive mix, cucumber, onion and feta cheese to create a deconstructed Greek salad.

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Food industry terms like "real food" and "farm-to-table" may not be mainstream yet, but for some of the country's top chefs, several of whom traveled to Washington for Barak Obama's inauguration, the hope is that Obama's desire for nutritious food will encourage people to expand their horizons when it comes to what they eat.  Many chefs today are encouraging diners to understand where their food comes from, going so far as to put specific farm and origin descriptions on the menu.

At his confirmation hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made an overture to the growing number of food groups and experts who have criticized government subsidies for large corporate farms, saying he will seek to work "with those who seek programs and practices that lead to more nutritious food produced in a sustainable way."  Chefs in Washington for the inauguration had many suggestions on how to improve food policy. Daniel Boulud, the veteran New York chef who has cooked for at least five former presidents, said he thinks the Department of Agriculture should "form an agency that exclusively oversees small farms."  Lidia Bastianich, a New York-based Italian chef who has starred in several cooking shows on public television, says the government "needs to encourage regulations and incentives to small farmers to give them the opportunity to compete against the big giants." 
 
A final idea that was proposed had the Obama family posting their daily menu online.  The theory is that if people see the President eating healthy, they will be motivated to do the same.  All we know for certain is that for the first time in modern history, a real focus is being placed on reversing the obesity trend in America.  It will take influences from all over, whether it be the President of the United States or grocery shopping parents to finally begin solving the problem.
 
Source: Newsday

 This was a special Fancy Food Show for FoodMatch as it was the culmination of a booth redesign project started over a full year ago.  Our new furniture and backdrop (pictured below) created a magnificent setting for launching some exciting new products:

Divina Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

FoodMatch Item # 72000          Case Pack: 6/3.75 lb

Dalmatia Ficoco

FoodMatch Item # 26300          Case Pack: 12/8.5 oz

Organic Divina Mushrooms Marinated in Garlic & Herbs

FoodMatch Item # (Bulk): 55100          Case Pack: 2/6.25 lb

                      FoodMatch Item #: (Deli Cup): 52204    Case Pack: 12/8 oz

Divina Roasted Garlic Cloves

FoodMatch Item # 73000          Case Pack: 3/4 lb

LaMedina Organic Sun-dried Black Beldi Olives, Pitted

FoodMatch Item # 2022          Case Pack: 2/11 lb

 2009 Winter Fancy Food Show Facts:

- FoodMatch shipped over 6,500 lbs of furniture, supplies and product samples.

- We sampled more than 125 products during the three show days.

- The show was attended by close to 16,000 people

March 6th, 2009 

Research Chefs Association (RCA) Conference and Expo

Dallas, TX

FoodMatch Booth #: 600

March 6th-8th, 2009

Natural Products Expo West 

Anaheim, CA

FoodMatch Booth #: 3158

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