2016 DECEMBER

NORPAC LESS THAN 60% OF CONSUMERS DEFINE BREAKFAST BY

THE TIME OF DAY, NOT THE TYPE OF FOOD. CONSUMERS

WANT THEIR FAVORITES FOODS WHEN THEY WANT THEM,

DAYPART TRADITIONS ASIDE.

Breakfast pizza is among the fastest growing breakfast entrees across

the country.

Re-thinking Dayparts With so many QSR restaurants offering

all day breakfast, the lines between

breakfast and dinner fare have been

blurring. The success of these QSR

breakfast wars illustrate just how

flexible consumers have become with

what and when they’ll eat specific types

of food. Now that traditional breakfast

foods have become grounds for lunch

and dinner, keeping 100% to tradition

may not serve operators well.

At NORPAC, we understand that trying

to react to these industry trends can be

exhausting. So, how can you get the

most bang for your buck in terms of the

items that you already have in your

restaurant? Try a mashup! They’re a

great way to run through a variety of

ingredients that you already have on

hand.

How about a breakfast pizza, using

a waffle as the crust or a breakfast

sandwich replacing the bread with

waffles? It hits that sweet-savory

combination that is continuing to

grow in consumer appeal and it’s

customizable, a popular trend

among millennials. It’s a perfect

use for Flav-R-Pac Whole Kernel

Corn, Flav-R-Pac Omelette Blend,

or Flav-R-Pac Broccoli Florets.

Why not try breakfast fajitas? You

can start with our Fajita Blend

adding eggs, protein, and any

additional vegetables you want.

With offerings that combine new

ingredients and those already

stocked in your kitchen, you’re

primed for success!

Farmer Owned, Farmer Grown

Since our founding, NORPAC has grown from a small group of farmers to a nationally

recognized farmer cooperative and processor of premium quality vegetable and fruit

products. Our 240 farmer-members farm 45,000 acres and, with our associate farmers and

processors, produce over 600,000,000 pounds of product annually.

Meet Tom Fessler, one of our farmer-owners in this short video!

BREAKFAST ALL DAY LONG

BLUEBERRY BLISS

PERFECT & PORTABLE

Breakfast

There is more to the humble blueberry than meets

the eye.

It’s no secret that blueberries

carry the popular title of

“superfood” but there is

common misconception that

their delicate antioxidants are

damaged in the freezing

process, making fresh berries

healthier than frozen.

However, like other fruits and

vegetables, researchers have

found no significant lowering

of overall vitamins, nutrients,

or antioxidants in frozen

blueberries. This is great news

for anyone who wants to offer

them year round.

Blueberries are wonderful for

baked goods, parfaits, sorbets,

and smoothies, which have

been growing in popularity for

several years now.

Blueberry Smoothie

1 Cup Flav-R-Pac Blueberries

1/2 Cup non fat plain yogurt

1/2 Cup milk

1 tsp. honey

Combine ingredients in a

blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Citrus

2 oz. Flav-R-Pac Blueberry

Topping

3/4 Cup orange juice

1 Cup ice cubes

1/4 Cup whole milk

2 tsp. sugar

Combine ingredients in a

blender and blend until ice is

completely ground.

LTO ideas for the big game

You’ll love the profits you can

get from Valentine’s Day

specials

Cashing in on Cajun fare

As the New Year draws closer,

patrons are not only looking for

fare that is convenient and healthy

for their bodies, they also tend to

lean toward items that are easy on

their pocket books. January is a

great time for Limited Time Offers

on healthy options. Not only will

you draw more customers in your

door, if you keep some healthy

items on your menu year-round,

those customers will come back

more often.

make your grab-and-go options delectable, nutritious,

and fool-proof.

Try our Connoisseur Collection Baja Vegetable Roast

or American Harvest Southwest Blend in a wrap or

breakfast burrito. American Harvest Fajita Blend

works great on hot sandwiches. Roasted Potatoes are

an easy way to add value to any on-the-go breakfast

bowl.

Additionally, Flav-R-Pac IQF Fruit , Fruit Favorites,

and Fruit Toppings are perfect for smoothies, parfaits,

and other beverages.

In a world where multi-tasking is essential to

every day life, Millennials and Generation Z

have already put their stamp on foodservice by

demanding food that is fast and portable. Grab-

and-go options support an increasingly high

expectation for convenience and these young

consumers are proving that with their purchases.

In fact, 70% of Generation Z vs. 57% of all other

generations purchase grab-and-go sandwiches

regularly.

This trend also points to why breakfast burritos,

wraps, and sandwiches are growing quickly.

No-mess wraps, beverages, and handhelds will

meet the needs for en route consumption while

driving or walking. Additionally, portability

makes these items more “snackable”, meaning

that operators who offer grab-and-go options will

see more customer reaching for them during

off-peak hours.

Now all you have to do is make these items taste

good. Fortunately, NORPAC offers a variety of

convenient and delicious products that will

Meeting the demands of young consumers

What’s

Coming

Next Month

Pleasing Portables

Berry Healthy!