Company Unveils Product Collaboration with Renowned Restaurateur to
Bring Menu Inspiration to Independent Restaurants Across the Country
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Foods (NYSE: USFD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with
award-winning chef and restaurateur, Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Together,
US Foods and Chef Samuelsson will introduce a line of new products aimed
at bringing restaurant operators unique flavors to help inspire their
menus.
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Chef Marcus Samuelsson and US Foods Senior Product Developer, Amanda Schmid showcase new product, Harbor Banks® Smoked Norwegian Salmon (Source: US Foods)
Through this partnership, the company is introducing six products as
part of its 2017 Fall Scoop™ product lineup, launching on September 18.
Developed in collaboration with Chef Samuelsson, the products offer
operators flavor combinations inspired by Chef Samuelsson’s Ethiopian
and Swedish heritage and his roots in Harlem, New York, home to three of
his 11 restaurants: Red Rooster Harlem, Ginny’s Supper Club and
Streetbird Rotisserie. As menu inspiration continues to challenge
independent restaurant operators, the products strive to unleash menu
creativity by bringing distinctive, global flavors to restaurant
kitchens across the U.S.
“Chef Samuelsson’s passion and creativity have already made a
significant impact on the restaurant industry and his community,” said
Andrew Iacobucci, chief merchandising officer, US Foods. “By combining
the scale of US Foods with Chef Samuelsson’s skills, this partnership is
one of the many ways US Foods is redefining the foodservice industry and
differentiating ourselves as a partner to independent restaurants.”
“One of the things I'm most excited about is creating items that are
both on-trend and delicious,” said Chef Samuelsson. “This partnership
with US Foods will bring unique ingredients and distinctive flavors to
restaurants across the country. I can’t wait to see what chefs will do
to make these products their own.”
The products include:
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Patuxent Farms® Uptown Par-Fried Chicken Thigh – Inspired by
Chef Samuelsson’s famous Yard Bird Chicken from Red Rooster Harlem,
this dish is a cross between Grandma’s fried chicken and world
cuisine. The item includes buttermilk, coconut milk, and a touch of
Berbere seasoning along with the crunch of traditional southern
breading.
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Molly’s Kitchen® Spicy Battered Cauliflower with Aleppo Pepper –
Easily deep-fried or baked, Molly’s Kitchen Spicy Battered
Cauliflower with Aleppo Pepper serves up a tender cauliflower floret
in crispy batter, seasoned with a gentle, well-balanced Middle Eastern
spice.
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Monarch® Addis Style Spice Blend – Inspired by the traditional
Ethiopian Berbere spice blends, this version factors in cinnamon,
cloves, cardamom and chile de árbol. This item can be used as a fiery
rub for meat, poultry and fish, and seasoning for stews, soups, grains
and vegetables.
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Chef’s Line® Cornbread Muffin – By adding big-city spice to
down-home soul food, this collaboration has livened up traditional
corn muffins with the warm red and gently sweet spice of Aleppo pepper.
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Harbor Banks® Smoked Norwegian Salmon – A staple in Sweden
where Chef Samuelsson grew up, this Norwegian salmon is cold-smoked
for 24 hours using Beechwood at a critical point in the process which
contributes to higher quality and sensory attributes.
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Harbor Banks® Smoked Norwegian Trout – Sometimes known as
Norwegian Atlantic steelhead trout, this delicious dish has a rich red
color and firm texture.
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About Marcus Samuelsson
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an award-winning chef and owner of Red Rooster
Harlem, Streetbird Rotisserie and Red Rooster Shoreditch in London. The
youngest person to receive a three-star review from The New York Times,
Samuelsson has won multiple James Beard Foundation Awards including Best
Chef: New York City. Samuelsson has appeared on "Top Chef Masters" and
"Chopped All-Stars" and is the author of best-selling memoir "Yes, Chef"
and multiple cook books, including "Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook
At Home." He also co-produces Harlem EatUp!, a food and culture festival
that launched in 2015. Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and
Twitter at @marcuscooks.
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 nearly 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 $23
billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com
to learn more.
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