EARN 7,500 POINTS DURING RACE FOR REWARDS

Get in the driver's seat and redeem any combination of General Mills Foodservice participating products by May 7, 2008. Any 3 cases = 500 Bonus Points Any 10 cases = 2,000 Bonus Points Any 30 cases = 7,500 Bonus Points From CHEERIOS® to LUCKY CHARMS®, GOLD MEDAL® MIXES to PILLSBURY® PLACE & BAKE™, General Mills Foodservice delivers what you need for every day part, every menu and every taste. For a complete list of participating products, click here. www.generalmillsfoodservice.com Only available to foodservice operators enrolled in the Foodservice Rewards program.

UNLIMITED POINTS FROM HORMEL® FAST 'N EASY® FULLY COOKED BACON

HORMEL® FAST 'N EASY® Fully Cooked Bacon is 100% real bacon produced from lean pork bellies, hardwood smoked and cooked to perfection for great bacon flavor.  Our fully cooked bacon eliminates grease disposal problems.  Its consistent cook level means no more overcooked or undercooked bacon, and our exact number of slices per case helps control food costs.  You know it's quality if it's coming from Hormel®! Through March15, 2008 earn 500 Bonus Points for every 5 cases of Hormel® Fast 'N Easy® Fully Cooked Bacon you redeem.  There's no limit to the number of points you can earn! Do the right thing for your patrons this year, and offer them Hormel® FAST 'N EASY® Fully Cooked Bacon!  For product information, click here.

VOTE ON THE NEXT FOLGERS GOURMET FLAVOR!
If the flavors in this survey (& others you may suggest) were available for your business, how interested would you be in purchasing them? Vote on each flavor and even suggest some new flavors. Enjoy! Simply click on the link below to begin and get your bonus points for participating. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=r_2b1lF18Pqcr2TJcm44M7xw_3d_3d

EARN TRIPLE POINTS WITH DAWN®

Dawn has reached an important milestone - serving you for over 30 years.  To celebrate, we're tripling the points on all Dawn products you redeem! HERE'S HOW: For every case you redeem of Dawn Dish Detergent you get 3X the points!  Hurry, Offer valid from 1/23/08 - 3/31/08.  Participating products include Dawn Manual Pot and Pan Detergent in the 8/38 oz. and gallon sizes. Save money and earn even more points on P&G Professional products with the BIZSAVER!  For your copy of P&G Professional's quarterly BIZSAVER with tips, trends and valuable product offers, CLICK HERE! Want more info on P&G Professional products?  Visit www.pgbrands.com or call 1-800-332-7787.

WAKE UP TO PROFITABILITY

54th Street Bakery™ products offer perfect portions, menu options and guaranteed profits. The entire line has a fresh-baked taste without all the work - just heat and serve. Between now and March 31, 2008, receive DOUBLE POINTS on participating 54th Street Bakery items. Participating items include: 54th Street Bakery Heat & Serve Belgian Waffles 54th Street Bakery Heat & Serve Pancakes 54th Street Bakery Heat & Serve Waffles Visit www.foodservicerewards.com for a complete list of qualifying products. To find out more about 54th Street Bakery and its great family of products, visit www.advancefoodcompany.com.

WHAT'S YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION?

Increase Sales? Reduce Labor and Food Costs? Receive Double Points on Steak-EZE? Begin your New Year's Resolution with new products from Advance Food Company! Receive Double Foodservice Rewards Points on qualifying Steak-EZE products redeemed by March 31, 2008. PROFITABLE Purchase one product vs. several ingredients Know the plate cost every time with portion controlled products Use one product for multiple menu applications LABOR SAVING Individual portions are frozen and go from the freezer to the grill Consistent product regardless of chef experience IMPROVED FOOD SAFETY Reduced risk of cross contamination No knife work required Visit www.foodservicerewards.com for a complete list of qualifying products. To find out more about Steak-EZE and its great family of products visit www.advancefoodcompany.com.

EARN POINTS ON YOUR KRAFT FOODSERVICE BBQ PURCHASES

Kraft Foodservice offers three barbecue sauce brands that can add kick to any menu.  Whatever the flavor, whatever the inspiration, we have the sauce that's right for you. Looking for a ready-to-use barbec ue sauce?  Try the bold taste of BULL'S-EYE Barbecue Sauce or for a milder flavor, try KRAFT Barbecue Sauce.  Looking to create a signature sauce?  Try OPEN PIT barbecue sauce. The ideal sauce for barbecue aficionados and specially formulated for foodservice.  It easily blends with other ingredients to make signature sauces. Starting Jan. 9th, receive 250 BONUS POINTS on your first case of BULLS-EYE, KRAFT or OPEN PIT Barbecue Sauce.  Plus, receive DOUBLE POINTS for each case purchased thereafter, up to 5 additional cases.  Offer ends March 31, 2008.  For more information, visit http://www.kraftfoodservice.com/.

NABISCO CRACKERS ENHANCE SEAFOOD RECIPES

Dive into seafood this spring season with ingredients and recipes from Kraft Foodservice. With Ritz Crackers seafood preparation has never been so delicious!  Crush Ritz Crackers for a simple way to add a golden crisp breading and crunch to any seafood delight. For outstanding seafood recipes, use Ritz Crushed Crackers in dishes like New Orleans Crab Cakes, Bistro Salmon Steaks and Dijon-Crusted Fish, and keep patrons coming back for more! Or add that extra crunch and flavor to seafood soups and salads with a single-serve package of Ritz, Premium Saltines or New England Oyster Crackers. Pre-packaged crackers help operators maximize efficiency and minimize prep time to get orders out fast and still offer the savory flavor of Nabisco Crackers. For more details on seafood and Ritz recipes, visit www.kraftfoodservice.com/recipes.

JAZZ UP ANY MEAL OCCASION WITH THE RIGHT CRACKER

Now you can get that something extra when you visit Nabisco’s cracker website at www.kraftfoodservice.com/crackers. You will find valuable information about special offers, FSR Bonus Points, product details and great cracker pairing guides that can help you get ahead of the competition. Also get product information about the brands your customers love, including #1 brands like Ritz, Premium and Honey Maid. For this season’s hot tips, check out our cracker pairing guides to see what crackers go best with your soup, wine or cheese offerings. When you’re there, check out our exciting recipe options too because you can jazz up any meal occasion with the right cracker!

FEATURE THE BARBECUE BRAND AMERICA LOVES BEST!

KRAFT Barbecue Sauce is the #1-selling retail brand of barbecue sauce.1 Its mild barbecue flavor appeals to the widest variety of customers and suits a range of applications. Better yet, it requires no preparation, so it’s ready when you are. Visible spice particles and a lack of artificial colors and preservatives help each Kraft Barbecue Sauce variety look and taste homemade. Choose KRAFT Original for a smooth, classic flavor, or Thick‘n Spicy for a richer sauce. Or use Hickory Smoke to add a rich, smoky element to your ribs and chicken. Each variety is available in several convenient sizes. Looking for creative BBQ ideas? Simply visit www.kraftfoodservice.com/recipes and select “BBQ/Hot Sauce” in the Product/Brand search box. From appetizers to entrees, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of the brand everyone loves.  1. AC Nielsen data for 52 weeks ending 10/27/07.

RETHINK SOUP™...AND EARN 150 BONUS POINTS!

It's time you changed your thinking about soup...We did. Campbell's is bringing clarity to a cluttered category with an approach that aims to build your soup success by understanding patron needs. And now you can get 150 Bonus Points when you sign up for Campbell's® foodforward™ e-newsletter — your source for great, up-to-date information about our innovative new products, programs, business building solutions and industry trends. Visit Campbell's new Rethink Soup™ website to sign-up and discover how we've restructured our soup portfolio and test drive our innovative new tools to help you think differently about soup.  The result:  increased patron satisfaction, incremental soup sales and more profit for your establishment. Sign up today at www.rethinksoup.com/bonuspoints to take advantage of our 150 Bonus Points offer!

THERE'S SIMPLY NO REPLACING SPLENDA®, THE #1 NO CALORIE SWEETENER IN AMERICA!

There's no substitute for the #1 no calorie sweetener in America. For millions of people, SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener is more than just a sweetener; it's part of their daily routine, an irreplaceable part of their lives. In fact, more people choose SPLENDA® than any other no calorie sweetener Stay with the brand your customers know and trust. Switching to private label will cost you customers. Generic and private label just aren't the same as the trusted brand that 19 million households have chosen. Your customers know it! Purchase SPLENDA®, a loyal partner of Foodservice Rewards! Products include: No Calorie Sweetener Packets - 2,000 ct. For more information visit www.splendafoodservice.com/.

ExtraPoints® wants you!

Tell us how Foodservice Rewards saves your business money. We love reading all the interesting ways operators like yourself use Foodservice Rewards points to improve your bottom line. Maybe you used points to redeem bakeware, cutlery, kitchen or office equipment that you would have otherwise had to purchase? Whatever it was, let us know how it helped your business. Click here to send us an email. Please note: By sending press releases, story ideas, photos or any other related items, you are giving Foodservice Rewards and BI permission to reprint and/or use without restrictions or additional permission.

Changing Distributors? Do it Right.

Changing primary distributors is not an easy decision, but it’s one that sometimes must be made to facilitate growth or respond to unforeseen changes in circumstances or relationships. Doing it right is critical to minimize business interruptions and maximize the potential service and/or financial benefits of making a switch. A recent Restaurant Business (RB) article highlighted the experience of California Tortilla, a fast-growing fast-casual chain based in Rockville, Md. The company’s long-time primary distributor ran into financial difficulties and the chain had a choice to make: Click here to continue reading.