Rutter’s Farm Stores puts two new products on its lunch and dinner menus to give customers more choices. Rutter’s Farm Stores, based in York, Pa., plans to please its loyal customers with the addition of steak chips and quesadillas to its lunch and dinner menus to further help retain and gain customers. The company’s new steak…
Surging Demand for Ethnic Foods
With the growth of specialty restaurants, consumers today are exposed to new foods they may not be used to finding locally, and it’s creating a demand at convenience stores. By Howard Riell, Associate Editor. Ethnic offerings are driving foodservice sales at convenience stores hoping to diversify beyond basics like hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches. But…
Churro Fries
Looking for an innovative, versatile new product feature on your appetizer and dessert menus? J&J Snack Foods introduces TIO PEPE’S Churro Fries—authentic churros in a fun, new shape. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, TIO PEPE’S Churro Fries offer the perfect anytime item. Bite-size/mini offerings were ranked the No. 4 trend on the “What’s Hot” Chef’s Survey…
Food Fest
Convenience stores can expand and improve their frozen foods section when they add Low Carb Creations new line of frozen Italian food. Low Carb Creations introduces a full line of frozen Italian food entrÈesunder the Bella Carb label. Bella Carb is the first line of frozen low-carb Italian food entrÈes available for retail sale and…
Spicy Package
Tuxedo Chilis single serving salsa in a bag allows consumers to enjoy a fresh serving of salsa any time. Tuxedo Chili developed the product line to appeal to today’s on-the-go customer. These convenience-sized bags are the perfect accompaniment for a quick meal in the car or on the run—or for the consumer who simply…
Butcher-wrapped
Ruiz Foods introduces a fifth flavor to its El Monterey Butcher Wrapped Burrito line Chorizo, Egg and Cheese. The 8-ounce El Monterey Butcher Wrapped Chorizo, Egg and Cheese Burrito is the third in the breakfast line and offers a more traditional Mexican favorite to the dashboard diner. The burritos are made with tortillas fresh from…