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gear up for fall catering KOSHER CATERING Demand continues to surge for kosher foods in the US, and supermarkets are wise to address this important market. 12.1 mil 21% 1.3 mil 125,000 Number of kosher consumers in the US Percentage of Americans who either regularly or occasionally purchase kosher products because they are kosher Number of year-round Kosher Jewish consumers Number of Kosher products in US supermarkets SOURCE: KOSHERFEST The 2012 Kosherfest trade show broke new ground in terms of the array of new products, and nearly 6,000 kosher food and beverage buyers and industry professionals attended the international trade event. kitchens under the supervision of the Kof-K and Rabbi Avraham Marmostein (*Certified kosher when sealed with kosher tape). The menu is comprehensive, and includes oven ready Empire kosher turkey, slow roasted beef brisket, butternut squash bisque, apple cranberry challah stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, wild rice, apple, pumpkin and pecan pie, seasonal fruit platter and chocolate cake. In addition there is an antipasti platter, hummus, eggplant and tomato salad and a selection of crudites. The influence of Asian cuisines was seen in many new kosher products this year, including Mikee Sugar Free Thai Peanut Dressing from Exotic Sauce Packaging, Blue & White Food’s Thai Style Turkey breast, and Dr. Praeger’s Bombay Curry Vegetable Burger. In addition, a plethora of new dietetic products, including Skinny Creations meat-free meatballs and couscous, a large selection of gluten-free breads and upscale desserts and cookies, products made with quinoa, and the ever popular kosher, herb-infused sausages. Facon, the kosher beef plate version of “fake bacon,” as marketed by Jack’s Gourmet, was a big hit too, as the kosher consumer now looks for kosher versions of prohibited foods. Gourmet and upscale features of products attracted industry professionals from all over the globe, and caught the attention of retail buyers from high volume chains, including Supervalu, Winn-Dixie, H-E-B, Fairway Market, Stew Leonard’s, Walmart and Kroger. Fairway Market now offers its first Glatt kosher catering menu available in three locations: Stamford CT, Westbury NY, and Paramus NJ. All foods are kosher made fresh in Fairway’s kosher 60 • JAN + FEB 2013 • instore Catering Options There are more types of catering events than you might imagine: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Company Picnics Teambuilding Parties Kosher Barbecues Traditional Pig Roasts Luncheons Crab Feasts Lobster and Clam Bakes Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Holiday Parties Parking Lot Parties Reunions Ice Cream Socials Birthday Parties Golf Outings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Topping Out Parties Bull Roasts Wedding Receptions Ethnic Events Rehearsals Meetings Open Houses Memorial Services Barbecues Picnics Anniversaries Association Functions Sales Meetings Pool Parties What Makes it Kosher For meat to be kosher, it must come from a kosher animal and be slaughtered in a kosher way. For meat to be glatt kosher, in addition to the two above conditions, the meat must also come from an animal with adhesion-free or smooth lungs.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of instore - January/February 2013

inStorebuyer - January/February 2013
Editor's Note - Gear Up for Fall
Calendar
Table of Contents
News - On Our Radar
Consumer Insights - Trending - Breads & Rolls
Trendspotting: Take-and-Bake Breads & Rolls
Trending - Deli Salads
Trendspotting: Whole Grain Deli Salads
Consider Gluten Free
Gear Up for Tailgating
Think Like a Tailgater
Wrap It Up
Tailgating at Home
Sweet Victory
Gear Up for Halloween
Merchandising Tricks
Get Creative with Raisins
Healthy Options for Kids
Hispanic Celebrations
Quinceaneras
Gear Up for Fall Catering
Planning Tools
Distinctive Ingredients
Innovative Products
Key Trends in 2013
Local & Natural
Adding Theater
Pasta Power
Specialty Cheeses
Cheese Pairings 101
Kosher Catering
Product Trends - First to Market
Bizarre Holiday
Product Showcase/Ad Index

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