Three new items have been added to our inventory this week including strawberry gogurt yogurt, angus beef patties and more…
Episode 20 – Seasonal Business Tips and Fresh Lobster Meat with Two Special Guests
June 29, 2017In this unique episode of Dennis Knows Food we’re heading to the coast of Maine to talk business strategies and fresh lobster meat with a couple of special guests – a Dennis Account Executive and a seasonal businesses operator with saltwater in his veins!
Domino’s Pizza Turnaround Case Study
June 26, 2017Domino’s Pizza has managed to pull off a huge turnaround; in part by listening and responding to their customers in a uniquely-honest PR advertising blitz. Now they are opening hundreds of new locations and profits are soaring…
Episode 19 – New Products, Glaze can Amaze, Tomato Butter, Claim your Business, and Beefy Opportunities!
June 22, 2017In this week’s episode we revisit the conversation on dressing-up your dishes for extra appeal. Riding that good-flavors vibe we’ve got a recipe for Tomato Butter to share with you. We cover an important business-capturing strategy that you should be doing online. And we’ve got some fantastic beef purchasing opportunities coming that you’re definitely going to want to take advantage of while you can.
New food service products from Jennie-O, Ken’s and Tyson
June 21, 20179 new items have been added to our inventory this week including smoked sliced turkey breast, mandarin orange sesame ginger dressing, sliced potato burger roll and more…
Episode 18 – 12 New Products, New England Produce News, Veggie Perceptions, There’s Coffee in the Cocktails, and More!
June 15, 2017In this weeks episode of Dennis Knows Food we focus some of the spotlight on New England, with 3 of our 12 latest inventory additions coming from right here in Maine. We’re also putting some emphasis on produce, with Chris Webster, one of our Dennis Account Executives joining us for a discussion on “veggie perceptions.” Heating up alcohol sales with cold brew coffee and more!
New food service products from Maine Man Flavahs, Land O’ Lakes and Shucks Maine
June 14, 2017This week we’ve added 12 new items to our inventory including fresh Maine lobster meat, fresh scallops, blueberry habanero wing sauce and more…
Grecian Beef, Tomato & Cucumber Salad
June 12, 2017Looking for the perfect summer dish? This simple steak salad is hearty, fresh and packed with rich savory flavors?
Episode 17 – Routines, Marrow as a Condiment, It’s Test-Kitchen Time, New Products and More!
June 8, 2017Here we are with another Thursday edition of our Podcast which is a day later than our usual Wednesday schedule. This made me reflect on how, even with schedules and planning, the unexpected can cause a hiccup in our regular routines. We have 8 new items to share with you that were just added to our inventory. We revisit the discussion on burgers from last week’s episode with an interesting condiment, and everyone is looking forward to getting into our new Test Kitchen and Learning center. That and more in this episode of Dennis Knows Food.
New food service products from McKenzie, Labrea and Sunny Fresh
June 7, 2017We’ve just added 8 new items to our inventory including ranch dressing packets, French baguette bread, roasted red pepper dressing and more…
Episode 16 – New Products, Signature Burgers and the Popularity of Pork!
June 1, 2017Our podcast is protein packed this week as we put the spotlight on creating new opportunities and dishes for your menu. Burgers are big and getting bigger, we discuss the customer-keeping-power of crafting unique signature burgers. The record breaking popularity of bacon means customers are hungry for more pork menu options.
New food service products from Golden Legacy, Sunkist and Old Smokehouse
June 1, 2017This week we’ve added 8 new items to our inventory including lemonade drink concentrate, white cheddar macaroni and cheese, grouper fillets and more…
Episode 15 – New Items, Arcadia Harvest Plus-Size, Maine Seafood, Beef Products, Custom Labeling and More!
May 25, 2017In this weeks episode we share 10 new products that were just added to our inventory. We talk about the return of a fresh seafood favorite, and cover some recent Maine-seafood headlines. We’re setting up a future “all beef” episode of Dennis Knows Food and there’s a great device for your kitchen that you’re going to want to hear about!
The Date Code Genie for Foodservice Labels
May 25, 2017Add a logo. Create a catering label. Use it for food prep. This touch screen device can do everything you need.
3 Tips to Ensure Clean and Sanitary Food-Contact Surfaces
May 24, 2017Cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces is one of the most important steps to prevent foodborne illness. Here are a few reminders to protect guests…
Maintain a Clean and Sanitary Restaurant Kitchen
May 24, 2017To reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses, maintaining a clean and sanitary restaurant kitchen is imperative. Cleaning removes food and other dirt from surfaces, which can help sanitizers work more effectively.
Improving Sales and Guest Satisfaction Starts on the Tabletop
May 24, 2017Taking a close look at what your tabletop choices say about your establishment can help you grow sales, improve guest satisfaction and increase repeat traffic…
New food service products from Rich’s, Burger Maker and Brisk
May 24, 2017This week we’ve added 10 new items to our inventory including individually wrapped brown sugar cinnamon uber cookie, sweet tea drink base, Arcadian salad mix and more…
2017 Dennis Difference Award
May 22, 2017The Dennis Difference Award is presented to one deserving employee each year. This person is nominated by their peers. Among several considerations, the award is voted on and honors the employee’s distinguished commitment to upholding our company values.
Highland Market Condensed Soups
May 19, 2017Available in a variety of delicious varieties, Highland Market offers a full line of quality condensed soups to fit any kitchen’s needs and budget.
2nd Major Expansion in 5 Years Draws to a Close
May 19, 2017As the 2017 summer season approaches, we are only weeks away from finishing our eight month expansion project. Construction is complete and the refrigeration has been turned on. It’s now only a matter of a few finishing touches.
Episode 14 – A Fish Story, New Products, Social Media, UniPro Soups and More
May 18, 2017In this episode of Dennis Knows Food I’ve got a fishing/cooking story to share with you. Also in this episode we talk about the latest items added to our inventory, discuss new soups from UniPro, spend a few minutes highlighting the value of utilizing your expertise, and more! We’ve also got an update on our expansion… Spoiler alert! It’s nearly complete!
Jennie-O Petite Turkey Breast
May 18, 2017No matter how you slice it, Jennie-O’s Petite RTC Turkey Breast is a delicious and nutritious menu option. And, because it’s ready to cook, the prep time saved means you have time to create a unique culinary spin that will make it even more amazing!
New food service products from Star Ranch, Jennie-O and Azar
May 17, 2017We recently added 23 new items to our inventory including prime beef tenderloin, sweet cajun trail mix, G2 fruit punch gatorade and more…
Episode 13 – New Products, Safety Programs, Foodservice Headlines and More
May 11, 2017In this week’s podcast we share new products just added to our inventory. Keith Durrah our Director of Risk Management drops in to talk safety. We cover some of this weeks food industry headlines. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday. Visit our website for great Mother’s Day menu ideas!