BRICK BREWING CO. LTD.

Brick Brewing’s Waterloo Wheat is a light-bodied beer that gets its name from its cloudy or white appearance. Brewed with unique ingredients, such as orange peel and coriander, resulting in a refreshing and slightly citrus flavour that is extremely smooth, this beer goes well with nearly any grilled or smoked foods, especially barbecue ribs, roasted vegetables and marinated pork chops. The clove-like accents also make it a perfect complement to potato salad and tangy, vinegar-based dressings.

CALIBRE SALES INC.

Calibre Sales has introduced a new line of eco-conscious products for 2009. A one-stop shop for food service operators’ disposable needs, the company offers more than 500 environmentally friendly packaging solutions from dinnerware, take-out containers and cutlery to hot and cold drink cups. Brand names include ecotainer, Greenware and TerraPac. Made from renewable resources, sustainable wood fibre and corn, ecotainer reduces operators’ environmental impact while providing all the functionality of traditional packaging. Greenware is a revolutionary new product line made from a polylactic acid resin derived entirely from plants instead of oil. Certified to be compostable in actively managed facilities where they exist, Greenware products break down into carbon and water (like other matter derived from plants) in approximately 50 days. Made from corn, TerraPac containers are available in a range of shapes and sizes and include crystal clear lids, providing maximum food visibility and appetite appeal.

DANAMARK WATERCARE

Danamark WaterCare’s ExuberaPRO premium water system is designed for operators looking to create their own premium water on-site. The system provides a unique option of serving chilled still, chilled sparkling and ambient water. The company’s Artisan Draft Water is a combination of this premium water and premium flavourings. It can be merchandised to provide operators a new beverage offering as well as an alternative to bottled water service.

DYSON CANADA

Dyson is helping consumers stay clean and green all year round with its Airblade hand dryer. In addition to being the most hygienic and fastest hand dryer – it can dry hands in just 12 seconds – the Airblade uses up to 80 per cent less energy than warm air dryers and can dry 23 pairs of hands for the price of a single paper towel.

FENTIMANS

Fentimans’ botanically brewed beverages provide a new choice in the ever-evolving alternative carbonated soft drink market. Made by brewing and fermenting herbs and milled roots over seven days, the full-bodied refreshment contains less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume classifying it as a soft drink – the only fermented soda in North America. Flavours include traditional Ginger Beer, Curiosity Cola, Victorian Lemonde, Shandy, Mandarin & Seville Orange Jigger and Dandelion & Burdock.

GNAR JUICE CO.

Gnar’s all-natural pomegranate juice is made from carefully selected fruit with no added sugar, additives or preservatives. In 2009, the company is expanding its line adding three new flavours by blending its original juice with orange, quince (a fruit that comes from the pear family) and blueberry.

GOLDEN STAR TEA CO.

Golden Star Tea’s White Jasmine Sparkling Tea was created to satisfy champagne lovers looking for a non-alcoholic alternative. The first ever sparkling floral tea is made with three simple yet quality ingredients – jasmine silver needle tea, raw cane juice and water. Best served well chilled, this beverage pairs wonderfully with all kinds of foods and cuisines but is the perfect counterpart for fish and seafood, cheese, lighter desserts, fresh fruit and raw leaf or wilted greens, such as spinach and chard.

GOSLYN ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

Goslyn Environmental Systems’ automatic grease recovery device is a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to a grease trap. The unique separation system continuously and permanently removes fats, oil and grease from waste effluent, so there is no build up as is the case with traditional traps. Solid waste is trapped in a strainer; oils and grease are captured in a cassette and are 100 per cent ready for recycling. The revolutionary system does not require any moving parts; rather, it operates under a combination of hydro static pressure and heat.

HEINZ

Heinz Red Thai sauce is the best of both tastes – sweet and spicy. Exceptionally versatile, the bold flavoured sauce is made from an authentic Thai recipe with premium quality ingredients and no preservatives. It can be used as a dipping sauce with chicken wings, chicken fingers, pork dumplings, fish sticks, spring rolls, onion rings and French fries. It is also a terrific sauce for steak and salmon and is delicious in wraps and sandwiches, particularly club sandwiches and BLTs.

ICELANDIC GLACIAL

Icelandic Glacial is the first bottled water to be certified as a CarbonNeutral product and operation, which means it has a net zero carbon footprint. A super premium and responsible choice in bottled water, Icelandic Glacial comes from one of the largest springs in the world. Located in Olfus, Iceland, the spring’s daily overflow is approximately double the total quantity of bottled water consumed worldwide. It was formed more than 4,500 years ago and is shielded from pollution by an impenetrable barrier of lava rock, resulting in a water of exceptional taste and purity.

KRUGER

Kruger’s Away from Home division now has more than 70 EcoLogo certified products ranging from wipers, bathroom and facial tissue to paper napkins and towels. One of its classic brands, White Swan, has introduced the Ultra Long Roll Towel, which provides the right blend of quality, performance, economy and eco-friendliness. Made with 100 per cent recycled fibre and more than 88 per cent post-consumer content, the ultra long roll towel is the longest in the marketplace – 50 per cent longer than 800-foot rolls and 20 per cent longer than 1,000-foot rolls. Additionally, it provides good absorbency and hand drying efficiency.

LAMB WESTON

Lamb Weston is now offering the latest innovation in gourmet breaded and flavoured onion rings. Tantalizers World Rings are made with a proprietary process that infuses each naturally sweet Spanish onion ring with a unique burst of a popular international flavour: Island Breeze, a tempting blend of island spices and coconut; Baja Lime, infused with the zesty south of the border taste of chili and lime; Tandoori Spice, bursting with the sweet, smoky and slightly spicy influence of Indian seasonings; and Steakhouse Peppercorn, a traditional bold flavour of freshly cracked peppercorns.

NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL

Nestlé Professional’s Minor’s products offer endless opportunities to bring exceptional flavour to any menu item. The line includes quality bases, from meat and poultry to vegetable and seafood, concentrates and sauces designed to serve as a platform for inventing new, cutting edge dishes with no prep time or labour. Newer ready to use products include: Blackberry Balsamic Sauce, which works perfectly with beef, chicken, pork and poultry or can be paired with fresh berries and cheesecake; Honey Citrus Pepper Sauce, a great dipping sauce for chicken wings, gourmet cheese plate and meat or fish skewers; and Sweet Chili Sauce, perfect with sea salt crusted calamari and roasted duck or used to create a tasty stir-fry.

NUMI ORGANIC TEA

Numi has introduced six new ready to drink bottled teas: five varieties of organic Puerh Tea blends – mango passion black tea, earl grey, magnolia jasmine green tea, peach nectar green tea and Morrocan mint green tea – and one organic Rooibos Herbal blend in honey lemon. An ancient traditional tea long revered in China for its flavour as well as health benefits, Puerh is a fermented tea that packs a heavy antioxidant punch. Numi is unique in that it sources from rare, wild harvested 500-year-old tea trees from the Yunnan region of China. Puerh’s broad leaves undergo a “secret” fermentation process whereby the leaves are moistened and turned frequently for a period of 60 days, resulting in a rich and bold flavour with an earthy finish. It is then compressed into bricks and aged in cool caves for months to several years thereby increasing its value, flavour and medicinal properties.

NUSUN

NuSun is the optimal trans-fat free oil for replacing partially hydrogenated oils. Developed by the National Sunflower Association, it is the “new” mid-oleic sunflower oil – it is lower in saturated fat (less than 10 per cent) than linoleic sunflower oil and has higher oleic levels (between 55 and 75 per cent) with the remainder being linoleic (15 to 35 per cent). NuSun can be used in any commercial fryer and used for deep frying or par-frying as well as snack foods, spray coatings, bakery reformulations and salad dressings. It has a high smoke point, longer shelf life and requires fewer oil changes resulting in cost-savings.

OTIS SPUNKMEYER

Otis Spunkmeyer’s delectable baked goods now contain zero grams of trans fat but still boast 100 per cent of the “original” flavour. Its new no sugar added cookie dough goes a step further. Available in three falvours – chocolate chip, double chocolate chip and lemon – this treat provides all the sweetness without the sugar, perfect for health conscious and diabetic customers.

PIG OUT SPIT ROASTERS

Pig Out’s commercial spit roaster and outdoor cooking centre is designed for event caterers and food service professionals who seek to ‘wow’ guests with the very latest in outdoor food service technology. Fully portable and fabricated from commercial grade stainless steel, the commercial oven not only has a dynamic look but is smoke-free. The versatile spit roaster easily adapts to a carving unit, steam table, barbecue or griddle and can roast up to a 160 pound pig to perfection. Fabricated in Ontario, it represents the only commercial propane spit to meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.

PIXIE MATÉ

Pixie Maté’s latté concentrates are born from the South American rainforests. Maté is harvested from the leaves of the Ilex Paraguayensis tree once a year, dried and then aged for another whole year. It’s then brewed like a tea. When blended and frothed with equal amounts of milk or soy, this beverage packs a wallop of caffeine and antioxidants.

RED ESPRESSO

Red espresso has pioneered a brand new beverage category with its Rooibos tea espresso. Originating from Cape Town in South Africa, this unique product is made from 100 per cent premium Rooibos tea refined to an espresso grind similar to coffee. It offers a sophisticated, delicious way to drink tea and a naturally caffeine-free alternative to coffee by allowing people to enjoy a rich-flavoured cappuccino or latté with healthy benefits. One shot of red espresso has five times more antioxidants than a cup of green tea and is known to be a potent immune booster.

REUVEN INTERNATIONAL

Reuven International has responded to the increasing interest in buying Halal-certified products. Now offering more than 20 products in this category, its Halal-certified products include fully cooked oven roasted chicken breast strips, fully cooked chicken wings available in four great flavours and raw frozen matured skinless and boneless raw breasts, which are ideal for Shawarma stations.

SITE BENEFITS

SiteBenefits’ has created a set of easy to use website tools that enable restaurants to do business online. This technology allows operators to accept guest reservations, sell gift certificates, update menu items, prices and wine lists, send newsletters, communicate with staff, create loyalty programs and manage customer information.

SPI WEST PORT GROUP

SPI West Port’s has introduced Alo, a unique line of delicious, refreshing drinks infused with real aloe vera pulp. Containing no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, Alo drink blends are made with 25 per cent real aloe vera juice and are available in four flavours: aloe vera juice, aloe vera with wheatgrass, aloe vera with olive leaf and aloe vera with 12 fruits and vegetables.

TYSON FOOD SERVICE

Tyson Food Service provides more ways to menu for less with its value collection. Offering customers great tasting food at an even better price, the new collection includes: Value Chicken, 100 per cent breast meat tenders and patties; Value Meatballs, mildly seasoned and oven baked meatballs perfect for pasta entreés and sandwiches; Value Taco Meat, fully cooked ground beef that has a homemade appearance and robust flavour profile; Value Shaved Steak Beef, fully cooked and thin sliced for easy application in sandwiches and omelettes, Right Size Filets, perfectly portioned whole muscle chicken filets available in homestyle, southern and hot pepper; and Magnum Wings, the largest wings available from Tyson offering better plate coverage and more meat with fewer portions – perfect for shareable appetizers or satisfying entreés for hearty appetites.