MAY 13, 2015 NEWSLETTER - In This Issue:

What is an "Organic" Chicken & Why is it Crossing The Road?
 
CEO BLOG
 
Sales of Natural and Organic foods are expected to grow 8.1 % annually to $226 billion by 2018!!  Driving the steady growth are robust product innovation and an accelerated shift in consumers behavior.  But what constitutes being certified "organic"??   Here are the standards:

 

1)The bird must be fed certified organic feed for their entire life.  Organic feed cannot contain animal by-products, antibiotics or genetically engineered grains and cannot be grown using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.

2)Organic birds cannot be given drugs or antibiotics.

3)All birds must have access to the outdoors.

 

In order to be certified organic...  Learn More

 

*Mention to your saleperson that you read the CEO BLOG and get a free organic chicken.   

 

 

 

CENTER OF THE PLATE FEATURE

 

Pork Ribs - A Menu Must Have!


Juicy barbequed Pork Ribs are a must have for your Fathers day and Summer Menu! Pork Ribs are arguably one of the most popular (and most economical) center of the plate items for the spring and summer seasons. Who doesn't love a sweet and savory pork rib to remind them of the lazy days of summer and all the amazing flavors that barbeque season brings. Don't miss the opportunity for your menu to satisfy this undeniable craving that barbeque season offers!

 

Additionally, with consistent price increases industry wide in virtually all center of the plate items, pork ribs are the smart choice for restaurants to both provide a quality protein and keep food costs down. Contact your Rogers Account Executive and find out what we can do for your summer menu! ... Contact Us 

FOODSERVICE MARKET UPDATE
 
Robo Chef - Would You Trust a Cook with No Taste Buds?
 
 
It might not be able to sample its own handy work, but this robot chef can whip up an apparently "delicious" crab bisque in just 30 minutes -- the first of an expected repertoire of 2,000 recipes.  Much like an "iTunes of food," consumers will be able to select dishes from the mechanical cook's vast digital library, all served up in their very own kitchen. Though judging by this prototype, they'll have to make sure each ingredient, spoon, and pan is perfectly placed first.

Modeled on the movements of Britain's 2011 Master Chef winner Tim Anderson, the robot is programmed to reach, stir, and pour, in exactly the same way as its human teacher, right down to the precise tilt of an olive oil bottle. "The current model is ... Learn More

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