Product Lineup Features Delivery, Take-Out, Grab-and-Go and Retail
Product Solutions to Help Foodservice Operators ‘Make It’ in a Changing
Landscape
Company Website:
http://www.usfoods.com
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- (Business Wire)
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today the launch of Summer
Scoop 2019 (Summer Scoop), showcasing 21 innovative products designed to
help independent restaurant operators keep up with today’s busy diners.
The fast-paced growth of the convenience-dining market is reshaping the
restaurant industry, with 38 percent of U.S. adults – including 50
percent of millennials – saying they are more likely to have restaurant
food delivered than they were two years ago.1
“We recently surveyed more than 500 independent restaurant operators and
found that only 53 percent felt confident in their ability to utilize
delivery services,” said Stacey Kinkaid, vice president, product
development and innovation, US Foods. "Right now, we know that delivery
and on-the-go dining is causing major shifts in the restaurant world. In
fact, more than 80 percent of consumers report using services that let
them enjoy restaurant food outside of the restaurant, at least monthly.2
This Summer Scoop lineup gives our customers the tools, the products and
the confidence they need to provide delivery, take-out, grab-and-go and
retail solutions for anytime, anywhere dining.”
Summer Scoop also highlights the intersection of customer convenience
and environmentally conscious practices for restaurant operators. It
delivers on-trend menu offerings, services and disposables to reach new
customers and create additional opportunities with regular diners.
Convenience Meets Environmentally Conscious
While customers continue to eat off-premises at a higher frequency, 65
percent are concerned with the environmental impact of the take-out
containers and to-go packaging.3 Summer Scoop features an
assortment of sustainable options, including bowls, which appear on
one-third of U.S. menus and have grown at a 16 percent rate over the
past four years.4 Highlights include:
- Monogram Molded Fiber Bowl: This bowl is 100 percent
compostable and Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified,
sustainably made from molded wheat fiber and can be used for hot and
cold meals. It’s also a Serve
Good product, meeting rigorous criteria set by US Foods for
responsible sourcing or waste reduction.
- Monogram Wheat Fiber Soufflé Cup: This Serve Good item is used
for sauces, dips, dressings and other condiments. It is 100 percent
compostable, made from molded wheat fiber as well as BPI certified.
- Monogram Pulp Folding Container: This item is 100 percent
compostable, BPI-certified and is designed with a double-locking
system that requires no lid. This Serve Good product comes in a
32-ounce size.
On-the-Go Proteins and Greens
With delivery and on-the-go ordering making a big impact on the dining
landscape, bowls – touted for being customer-friendly and versatile –
are a fast-growing trend on menus that make it easy for operators to
adapt their on-premises menu to go. Summer Scoop offers many
labor-saving and on-trend items perfect for delivery, including fully
cooked and pre-sliced meats, and pre-washed produce options. Highlights
include:
- Chef’s Line All Natural* Hickory Smoked Diced Pork Belly: This
slow-cooked meat is smoked for four hours, eliminating costly time,
labor and the need for special equipment. The ingredient profile meets
the standards of US Foods Unpronounceables
List initiative aimed at producing products with simple, more
recognizable ingredients.
- Patuxent Farms All Natural* Sliced Fire Grilled Chicken Breast: Helping
restaurant owners with quick preparation and consistent portioning,
this flame-seared whole muscle chicken breast is fully cooked with
defined grill marks and comes pre-sliced.
- Cross Valley Farms Baby Leaf and Herb Mix: This pre-washed,
ready-to-use product contains parsley and dill for an aromatic,
on-trend mix that can be used in a variety of applications. From
salads to burger toppers, this item requires no extra attention, so it
is the ultimate back-of-house product.
Snacking On-the-Go
Consumers are on the go more than ever before, which means they want
food items that match their active lifestyles. Summer Scoop features
several snack and dessert grab-and-go products, which also reduce labor
and preparation costs, and offer retail solutions that can grow a
restaurant operator’s business. Highlights include:
- Chef’s Line Lemon Loaf Cake Slice: This item is made with the
juice of California lemons and without high-fructose corn syrup,
artificial flavors or preservatives. The ingredient profile complies
with US Foods Unpronounceables List initiative and comes pre-sliced
and pre-wrapped for grab-and-go usage.
- Chef’s Line Chocolate Banana Swirled Loaf Cake Slice:
Pre-sliced and pre-wrapped, this product is made with ripened whole
bananas, midnight cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate. It contains no-high
fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors, colors or preservatives,
and the ingredient profile complies with the US Foods Unpronounceables
List initiative.
- Chef’s Line Buttermilk Biscuit: Made with real butter and
buttermilk and no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, this
larger biscuit can be served warm from the oven, with gravy or as a
sandwich holder. The ingredient profile complies with the US Foods
Unpronounceables List initiative.
Online Ordering Made Easy
To further help restaurant operators take advantage of delivery and
to-go trends, Summer Scoop also features ChowNow, a part of US Foods’
CHECK Business Tools. ChowNow builds online ordering systems directly
into a restaurant’s own website, social media page or branded mobile
app, which goes a long way to help restaurants protect their
brand. Plus, ChowNow is commission-free, offering restaurants a simple
flat rate. Visit the ChowNow
section on the US Foods website to learn more.
About US Foods
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading
foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000
restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.
With 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods provides its
customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive
suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is
headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. and generates approximately $24 billion
in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com
to learn more.
1 National Restaurant Association, 2019
2
Technomic, 2018
3 Culinary Visions Panel, 2018
4
Dataessential, 2019
*No artificial ingredients. Minimally processed.
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Director of Media Relations
773-580-3775
Sara.Matheu@usfoods.com
Source: US Foods
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