DELCO FOODS
MARCH 2020
VOL. 25, NO. 03
BELLISSIMO AT PIZZA EXPO 2020 By Daniel Thor, Bellissimo Foods
In the food industry there are so many events, conferences and shows that you could practically be at a different show every day of the year. In the pizza industry there are only a handful of shows that are worth paying attention to, the biggest being the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.
AT RISK VIRUS QUESTIONS By Peter Thor, President, Bellissimo Foods World news has been dominated lately by reporting on the “Coronavirus”. Despite government assurances, the rapid spread, unknown contagion, and potentially fatal consequences rightly have created panic around the world. Perhaps time will prove all was an overreaction. Human and economic costs in many industries, including restaurants in tourist areas, will total in the $billions. We haven’t seen any links yet between the Coronavirus and ASF (African Swine Fever), but the source of the outbreak (China) and the way they got started are eerily similar. The Coronavirus is suspected of starting in an animal meat market in China selling wild animals for food, with the virus communicable to humans and took off from there. In August 2018, the ASF is reported to have been started with contaminated wild meat being ingested by pigs which are omnivores. Both are highly contagious; Coronavirus human to human and ASF amongst animals and almost always fatal to pigs. There are no vaccines for either in the near term. While the world’s attention has rightly focused on the former, the latter may well have greater economic and longer lasting consequences. The rapid spread of ASF across China in 2019 created significant export opportunities for US and other international pork producers. In their recently released financial results, Tyson’s CEO stated, “Our beef and pork segments performed well as the effects of African Swine Fever are beginning to materialize.” Executives have said that they expect the swine flu to help its business by bolstering exports and pushing up domestic prices for meats. More than 40% of China’s pork industry has been wiped out, killing an estimated 200 million pigs and resulting in a near doubling of pork prices. This disruption in pork supply has continued on page 2
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So what makes the Pizza Expo so special? Besides the fact that it’s the biggest show dedicated to Pizza in the world, it’s the breadth of exhibitors that set it apart. From food manufacturers & equipment to marketing tools & POS systems, Pizza Expo really is a one stop shop continued on page 3
MARKET UPDATE Dairy Mozzarrella
PRICE
LAST MONTH
DIFFERENCE
$2.083
$2.095
($0.012)
Cheese block prices are finally depreciating after being the costliest for this time of the year in six years. Domestic Cheese exports in December were down 9.4% from the prior year but were the lowest for the month in five years.
Beef 50% Trimmings
PRICE
LAST MONTH
DIFFERENCE
$0.497
$0.6780
($0.181)
The beef 50’s have been one of the largest drags on the USDA cutout, but its likely to be a buying opportunity soon. Strength is expected to emerge on the fat trim deeper into winter and well into the summer months.
Poultry Wing (Jumbo)
PRICE
$1.942
LAST MONTH
$1.7490
DIFFERENCE
$0.193
The chicken wing market is highly dependent on the product size. Jumbo and medium offerings experience some seasonally waning demand patterns. while offerings of small sized product remain tight to short of full buying requirements.
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VIRUS UPDATE
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major implications for pork producers in the United States and ultimately will have cost implications for consumers. The USDA Economic Research Service reports that US pork exports to China in 2019 more than doubled from 2018. Prices of other meat could also rise as available global protein supplies get redirected to China, which consumes about 25% of the world’s meat. Since first reported, ASF has rapidly spread to other countries, first across Asia and more recently into Europe. Initially thought to have spread via infected wild boars, experts now know that it can spread via contaminated pork meat and even feed. Thailand and the Philippines blame smuggled Chinese pork for the source of ASF, while Korea’s outbreak was likely caused by wild boars crossing the common border. Though ASF has not spread to the US, a recent Reuters article noted that Chinese pork was found in an airline passenger’s bag upon arrival in Chicago. The disease has been detected in food products seized at airports in Japan, Australia, the Philippines, and Northern Ireland. ASF can survive for months in frozen or cured pork, infecting any pigs that eat it. While harmless to humans, it is highly contagious and kills every pig it infects. Standard phytosanitary regulations have clearly not stopped the spread of ASF, as it has spread beyond Asia to European countries including Poland, Latvia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, and most recently Greece. France and Germany are killing hundreds of thousands of wild boars and building fences along borders to try to prevent the spread of ASF. But there’s a slim silver lining. If we can keep this virus out of the United States, US producers will have tremendous export opportunities for at least the next several years. But, “if this gets in, it will destroy our (pork) industry as we know it” according to Dave Pyburn the National Pork Board’s senior vice president of science and technology. And the story is not just about meat. For US farmers of grains, this is bad news because China is the world’s largest soybean importer, and almost all exported soybeans are used directly for feeding pigs. This will have a depressing effect on grain prices and may take up to 5 years to return to their previous numbers according to a Bloomberg report. Soybean prices indirectly affect wheat and other grains, which in turn impacts our industry cost basis for flour and dairy products including cheese. It demonstrates our interconnected international food world. This is clearly a story yet to conclude, and we hope for our domestic food industry that it will do so happily. A PROUD DISTRIBUTOR OF BELLISSIMO
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PIZZA EXPO
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for all of your pizzeria needs. Bellissimo, the nations leading Italian food service provider to independent pizza and Italian restaurants, has always had a presence at the show not only as a sponsor, but as an exhibitor as well. We value the discussions with operators, seeing the new items/trends and meeting with other food manufacturers. At this year’s Pizza Expo, Bellissimo, as part of the Bellissimo brand relaunch, will have some exciting new items & events for attendees. Not only do we have a large new booth, but we will also be cooking off some exceptional product, and presenting some great material with the help of Chefs Leo Spizziri & John Arena.
Come See Us Booth # 1769
Please see the below schedule for presentations at the Bellissimo Foods booth #1769. TUESDAY 3/31/2020 10:30 -11:30am Detroit Style Pizza Demo – High Hydration Pizza Dough Chef Leo Spizziri & Chef John Arena 3:45 - 4:30pm New Pepperoni Lineup – Bold & Cup & Char Chef Leo Spizziri WEDNESDAY 4/01/2020 10:00 -11:00am Bellissimo Patent Flour – The Styles of Pizza You Can Make Chef Leo Spizziri 11:00 -12:00pm The Versatility of Bellissimo Napoletana Flour Chef Chef Leo Spizziri 3:45 - 4:30pm Upping Your Culinary Game w/Bellissimo’ s line of Fresh & Shredded Cheeses Chef Leo Spizziri We hope to see you at The International Pizza Expo!
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New Website Have you seen Delco’s new website? The updated design is filled with industry news, recipes, tips, product information and more! Be sure to take a minute to check us out! www.delcofoods.com
Employee Spotlight
When a new person joins your team, you hope they bring some knowledge to the table; Blair Kriner brought it in spades. When Blair joined the Delco team as a Purchasing Manager a year ago he had been working in foodservice buying for 14 years and had been on the Indiana State Egg Board for over three. In his short time at Delco, he has taken on buying many lines and even began a fresh cut produce line from scratch. Vice-President of Operations, Doug Deardorff, says, “Blair has fit in with our team from day one and has brought a lot of knowledge of produce and other product segments that has already shown to be beneficial for Delco and our customers.” Delco Sales Representative, Austin Hendrickson adds, “When it comes to the Delco family, Blair brings to the table not just his extensive buying experience, but a great attitude that is contagious!” When asked about the best and worst parts of his job, Blair says he loves being part of the great team at Delco. “The amazing pizza is pretty great too!,” he says. The worst part? Blair explains that the sense of urgency in purchasing is important. From time to time recovering product after shortages or quality issues can be difficult, but he handles each situation calmly and efficiently. In his spare time, Blair spends time with his wife of 14 years and their five children. He likes going to the gym, snowmobiling with his wife every winter and coaching and watching his kids participate in sports. In a time before children, he enjoyed golf and played baseball at the University of Southern Indiana.
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Comments & Questions
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St Patty’s Day Corned Beef St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and we have you covered with the highest quality Deli Corned Beef available by Sy Ginsberg. Deli Delite Cooked Corned Beef Flat Round (#252602 2 / 4-6 lb avg) Beef flat round. Hand trimmed cuts. Optimum fat-to-lean ratio. Sy’s own pickling cure recipe. Pre-cooked cuts. Vacuum packed to ensure flavor and moistness
STAND OUT ON THE PLATE Bellissimo Meatballs Offer Authenticity & Consistency Bellissimo Meatballs are made in the finest Italian tradition. The classic recipe has a blend of premium quality beef and pork, the finest Italian cheeses, fragrant Italian spices and real bread crumbs. There’s also a flavor-filled all-beef option. Fully cooked and available in a variety of sizes and styles, the meatballs are tender and delicious – bursting with juicy flavor! In the back of the house,
you will appreciate the convenience and the cost savings in both prep time and labor. For your customers, Bellissimo Meatballs have a homemade look and feel and can be served as appetizers, in sandwiches or with a favorite pasta dish. Bellissimo Meatballs will inspire creativity in your kitchen and motivate customers to keep coming back for more.
Bellissimo distributors are the exclusive source for Bellissimo Meatballs. Contact a representative for availability and pricing.
Visit us at Pizza Expo Booth #1769
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Virus Update Bellissimo at Pizza Expo Market Update
We’re Looking for Our Next
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PIZZA CHAMPION! Bellissimo and the California Milk Advisory Board invite you to ENTER the REAL CALIFORNIA PIZZA CONTEST and
WIN $15,000!
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $29,500 CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD March 1 - April 24, 2020 12 FINALISTS ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO BAKE-OFF FINALS NAPA, CA June 18, 2020
The Real California Pizza Contest is sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board. Bellissimo is a proud supplier of California cheeses.
For more information, contest rules and to submit a recipe, visit www.RealCaliforniaMilk.com/Foodservice A PROUD DISTRIBUTOR OF BELLISSIMO
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