Sysco Corporation Announces the Launch of Seven New Products Available through its Cutting Edge Solutions Platform
February 18, 2019 at 08:00 am EST
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Sysco Corporation announced the launch of seven new products available exclusively for customers through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform. Designed to enable the customers to succeed by differentiating themselves in an evolving and competitive business environment, Cutting Edge Solution products are sourced from leading and up-and-coming suppliers and assist customers with refreshing their menus, driving increased traffic and streamlining back-of-house operations. Since its inception in October 2015, Cutting Edge Solutions has delivered over one million cases of new, on-trend, innovative product offerings to customers. The Sysco Brand Cutting Edge Solutions launching nationwide this month include: Sysco Classic Brown Butter Cakes: Dessert time just became sweeter with this decadent delight! This moist and flavorful treat delivers the perfect combination of brown butter cake and rich cream cheese to create an indulgent dessert experience that has endless customization opportunities. Sysco Simply Cauliflower Pizza Crust: A plant-based, traditional style pizza, rich in authentic Italian flavor. This gluten free par-baked masterpiece blends real cauliflower with quality ingredients for a premium hand stretched and stone baked vegan pizza crust. Other Cutting Edge Solutions innovative products launching this month include: Anchor Shelf Stable Cooking Cream: With uncompromising flavor, this shelf stable cream requires no reduction and consistently delivers across many hot and cold menu offerings. With up to 40% greater yield, this rich and savory cream saves money and reduces waste, thereby improving profit for the operator. This chef-endorsed solution is remarkably versatile and can be used in sauces, soups, beverages and toppings. Frank’s RedHot Dry Seasoning: It’s an ideal marriage of flavor and heat. This aged cayenne pepper seasoning brings the unmistakable flavor of America’s #1 hot sauce brand to fries, dips, salads and proteins. Path Of Life Vegetable Rice Confetti Blend: A true vegetable medley, this ready-to-use flavorful blend of riced broccoli, cauliflower, yellow carrots and zucchini delivers a vibrant grain substitute, garnish or side. Tyson Chicken Twists: These tender, marinated and fully-cooked chicken breast strips are lightly breaded and deliver bold flavors in each bite. Fried or baked, they Help deliver versatility and can be served as an appetizer, small plate, entrée topper or side. New product ideas for the platform are in continuous development, with the next launch scheduled for September 2019.
Sysco Corporation is North America no. 1 distributor of food products for food industry services and out of home catering sectors. The net sales by market break down as follows:
- restaurant (62%);
- restaurants (66%);
- hospitals and nursing homes (9%);
- schools, universities and government organizations (6%);
- hotels and motels (5%);
- other (14%).
Net sales by family of products break down between fresh and frozen meats (19%), dry and canned products (16%), frozen fruits, vegetables and bakery products (15%), poultry (11%), dairy products (10%), fresh products (8%), paper and disposable products (8%), seafood (5%), beverages (3%) and other (5%).
At the end of June 2021, the group had 326 distribution facilities worldwide.
Net sales break down geographically as follows: the United States (83.1%), Canada (7.6%), the United Kingdom (3.3%), France (2.1%) and other (3.9%).