Dairy Solutions Guide

DAIRY SOLUTIONS 2022 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®

DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE

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DIETITIAN RECOMMENDED BEST PRACTICES & SOLUTIONS

Dairy Solutions DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE

To Our Valued Clients, Within the rapidly changing foodservice environment today, our focus remains on creating solutions that are successful in meeting the needs of our Gordon Food Service customers, including those challenges faced amid the ongoing pandemic.

We continue to strive to find new and creative ways to support you in maximizing the dining experience for the people you serve while also reducing costs.

Warm Regards, Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre

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Understanding the Upcoming Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) Price Increase - February 1st, 2022 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been unprecedented and sustained inflationary pressures throughout the entirety of the supply chain. Producers have faced increased production costs for raw materials, feed, energy, and fertilizer. Overall, there has been a significant impact on the cost of manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, logistics, distribution, and packaging.

In October 2021, the CDC conducted a review of Canadian farm gate milk prices and various other costs used in administering the supply management system.

As a result of this review, the cost of milk used to make dairy products will increase by an average of 8.4% as of February 1, 2022.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Item-specific increases will be higher than this depending on the butterfat content and what amount vendors are planning to add from a manufacturing standpoint to offset their rising operational costs.

WHAT COULD THAT MEAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Impact on food budgets Menu changes to offset the price increase Changes to food ordering processes to minimize waste Consideration of incorporating dairy alternatives into your menu

For more information, please contact your Gordon Food Service Senior Living and Healthcare Sales Consultant.

SOURCE: Farmgate milk prices to be increased

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAIRY INVENTORY

BEST PRACTICES MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE FREEZER

DON'T WASTE ANOTHER DROP OF DAIRY! Monitor Best Before (BB) Dates Always check BB dates upon receiving product.

Did you know most dairy products

Utilize FIFO (First IN/First OUT) to minimize

can be frozen to use for a later

waste.

time? Frozen dairy is great for use

If portioning a bulk product, ensure no product is

in baking, cooking or making

left behind!

smoothies! Milk, yogurt or cream

Keep track of inventory & reduce the risk of over-

can be frozen up to 6 months but

ordering.

best used within 1 month.

Gordon ordering is a great tool for this!

Milk & Yogurt: Freeze in an airtight plastic container Note: Milk may turn yellow.

Don't panic! Simply defrost overnight and stir before use.

Cream: Do not freeze in a liquid state. Whip it first!

Pipe/dollop on a parchment lined baking sheet & freeze overnight. Once frozen, transfer portions to an airtight container.

Top a mug of hot coffee or hot chocolate OR top a slice of pie or cake to make a midweek dessert feel extra special!

GOT LEFTOVERS? When planning your menu, be creative and think ahead about multiple uses for dairy leftovers.

Leftover sour cream: Add it to mashed potatoes or swap it for mayonnaise in cold salads Leftover plain yogurt: Incorporate it into cake or muffin batters (replacing oil) Leftover shredded cheese: Sprinkle it over scrambled eggs or cooked broccoli/cauliflower Extra milk: Incorporate it into a cream soup

Important: Always seek approval before adding an ingredient to a dish/recipe.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR INVENTORY

DAIRY ALTERNATIVES & BEST USES

SOY DRINK, ORIGINAL Best choice for COOKING. It is stable at high temperatures.

Nutty & slightly sweet.

Contains the most protein of all non-dairy milks. If using in cooking, add at the end of the recipe to minimize risk of separation.

FROZEN, DICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH Best choice for CHEESE SAUCE. Cooked butternut squash pureed in a blender alongside a few simple ingredients creates a smooth & creamy sauce that is packed full of nutrients! Substitute for some of the cheese in your 'Mac N' Cheese' recipe to help reduce cost.

1318312 SILK 6 x 1.89L

3268607 GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG

ALMOND DRINK, ORIGINAL Best choice for BAKING. Can be substituted for cow's milk on a 1:1 ratio. Its' mild flavour does not overpower baked goods. Almond milk is also popularly used to serve alongside hot or cold cereal.

MARGARINE, VEGAN Best choice for BUTTER SUBSTITUTE. Margarine can be substituted for butter in a variety of recipes at a 1:1 ratio. It can be used for both sweet & savoury applications. As always, it is great for making sandwiches and spreading on toast. A reliable product with a long shelf life!

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

1167285 BLUE DIAMOND 8 x 1.89L

3341637 CANOLA HARVEST 1 X 10KG

OAT DRINK, ORIGINAL Best choice for COFFEE OR TEA since it doesn't curdle when added into hot beverages. The newest addition to the non-dairy milk family!

Light with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Also works well in both sweet & savoury dishes.

FROZEN, SLICED BANANAS Best choice for ICE CREAM SUBSTITUTE. That's right - FROZEN bananas make an excellent alternative to ice cream or frozen yogurt! When blended, frozen bananas transform into a dreamy creamy, smooth texture. Don't believe it? Try it for yourself!

1356225 EARTH'S OWN 6 x 1.75L

1337634 GORDON CHOICE 2 X 2.5 KG