September 2026
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE-EAST TENNESSEE
THE KITCHEN SYNC
EDITION 03
THE LATEST LINEUP Your monthly roundup of the newest products available from Performance Foodservice - East Tennessee.
TREND TRACKER A look at the flavors and trends shaping today’s modern Mexican cuisine
MEET OUR HISPANIC SPECIALIST Discover the experience, passion, and perspective Hector brings to the table
CUSTOMER FIRST Online ordering at your fingertips with the Customer First app
Your monthly connection to ideas, insights, products, and solutions that help your operation succeed.
CONTENTS New Products
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What We’re Watching
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Trend Tracker
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Recipe Spotlight
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Meet Our Hispanic Specialist
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Fresh arrivals ready to elevate your menu.
Fresh insights and product highlights straight from our latest sales training event.
A look at what’s driving the success of today’s modern Mexican restaurants
Experience the authentic flavors of Michoacán with this traditional take on a beloved classic.
Hector Mora brings his expertise and passion for Hispanic cuisine to help customers navigate flavors, products and menu trends.
Featured Favorites Hand-picked by our Hispanic Specialist, these three Contigo favorites bring quality, convenience and authentic flavor to the kitchen
Customer First
Online ordering at your fingertips with the Customer First app
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NEW PRODUCTS
5 Ounce Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Link PFS Item Number: 1068308 Brand: West Creek Pack/Size: 1/10 LB
Multigrain Bread Loaf PFS Item Number: 1086416 Brand: Neomonde Pack/Size: 7/32 OZ
Battered Pollock Nugget PFS Item Number: 1058173 Brand: Trident Pack/Size: 1/10 LB
Curly Parsley PFS Item Number: 284492 Brand: Peak Pack/Size: 1/12 CT
Shredded Pulled Pork PFS Item Number: 182065 Brand: Double L Pack/Size: 2/5 LB
3-5 Ounce Tilapia Fillet PFS Item Number: 858050 Brand: World Dock Pack/Size: 1/10 LB
Ask your Sales Representative about new items today!
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NEW PRODUCTS
Kosher Dill Pickle Spear PFS Item Number: 955842 Brand: Schwartz Pack/Size: 1/2 GA
In-Shell Live Band Oyster PFS Item Number: 532446 Brand: Bon Secour Pack/Size: 1/100 CT
Pan Coating Grill & Sauté Spray PFS Item Number: 1050080 Brand: Silver Source Pack/Size: 6/17 OZ
Unsweetened Apple Sauce PFS Item Number: 861857 Brand: Musselman’s Pack/Size: 6/#10 CN
Pullman Texas Toast Brioche Loaf PFS Item Number: 465275 Brand: Neomonde Pack/Size: 8/1 CT
Wide Sausage Patty PFS Item Number: 385399 Brand: Goolsby Pack/Size: 60/3.2 OZ
Ask your Sales Representative about new items today!
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NEW PRODUCTS
Grade A Carton Eggs PFS Item Number: 699288 Brand: Kreider Farms Pack/Size: 1/15 DZ
Boneless Turkey Breast - Halal PFS Item Number: 848402 Brand: Jennie-O Pack/Size: 2/8.25 LB
Cornbread Muffins PFS Item Number: 3835157 Brand: Ginny’s Pack/Size: 105/1.8 OZ
Crispy Cube Original Recipe PFS Item Number: 39228 Brand: Lamb Weston Pack/Size: 6/6 LB
Whole Red Snapper PFS Item Number: 182718 Brand: Packer Pack/Size: 1/10 LB
Peeled Hard Cooked Eggs PFS Item Number: 434552 Brand: Nature’s Best Pack/Size: 1/20 LB
Ask your Sales Representative about new items today!
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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING Fresh insights and product highlights straight from our latest sales training event. Sweet Encore Triple Chocolate Chip Brownie IW
Sweet Encore 12" Snickers Pie
PFS Item Number: 1067637 Pack/Size: 24/2.71 OZ
PFS Item Number: 1075971 Pack/Size: 2/14 SL
Sweet Encore Snickers Salted Caramel Brownie
Roma Sauté Oil
PFS Item Number: 1078064 Pack/Size: 2/60 OZ
PFS Item Number: 181156 Pack/Size: 1/10 LT
Italian Menu Trends
3 Trends to Watch 1
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Classic comfort meets fresh, modern inspiration.
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Italian cuisine continues to evolve, bringing traditional flavors together with innovative ingredients, regional influences and contemporary menu concepts.
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Detriot Pizza Detroit-style pizza is making its mark with its thick, airy crust, crispy caramelized edges and creative toppings, giving operators a craveable way to put a modern spin on a classic Italian favorite.
Stuffed Crust Pizza Stuffed-crust pizza is making a comeback as operators elevate the classic with indulgent cheese-filled edges, creative fillings and premium toppings that turn every bite into an experience.
Blackened Pizza A striking black crust pizza is produced by mixing activated charcoal power or squid ink directly into the pizza dough.
Sauces & Glazes Bold sauces are taking center stage on Italian menus, with creamy vodka sauce, sweet-tangy balsamic glaze and vibrant basil sauce bringing fresh flavor, color and versatility to everything from pasta and pizza to proteins and appetizers.
Item Spotlight Roma Pizza Boxes in Various Sizes
PFS Item Number 613155 613156 613157 613159 613160 138365
Item Description BOX PIZZA 10" B FLTD BOX PIZZA 12" B FLTD BOX PIZZA 14" B FLTD BOX PIZZA 16" B FLTD BOX PIZZA 18" B FLTD 4 BOX PIZZA 14" B FLTD CROWN
NATIONAL
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH September 15 - October 15, 2026
Honoring the traditions, flavors, and culinary inspiration that bring us together.
Exclusively for Performance Foodservice Customers
Authentic Italian Flavor. Timeless Ingredients. Modern Possibilities.
ROMA BALASMIC GLAZE PFS Item #: 1070048 Pack/Size: 6/380 ml
PIANCONE EPICUREO SAN MARZANO TOMATO PFS Item #: 1007576 Pack/Size: 6/3 KG
TREND TRACKER A look at what’s driving the success of today’s modern Mexican restaurants Four Factors Making an Impact
Authentic Regional Cuisine
Social MediaFriendly Food
Premium, Yet Accessible Pricing
Strong Beverage Programs
Customers want stories, heritage and regional authenticity.
Modern restaurants create dishes designed to be shared online. Social media becomes a free marketing channel.
Consumers are willing to pay more for fresh ingredients, better proteins, craft beverages and unique experiences.
Modern Mexican restaurants are boosting revenue with a stronger beverage program, often delivering higher profit margins than food sales.
Trend Spotlight: The Rise of Regional Flavor With how well-known Mexican cuisine is to U.S. consumers, operators are leaning into regionspecific cuisines to stand out. Mexico City cuisine, in particular, is having a moment with a number of stateside operators highlighting it, and it should be on your radar heading into the future.
83%
Of Customers Love or Like Mexican Cuisine
Source: Datassential Next-Gen Global March 2026
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Recipe Spotlight Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Michoacán, these Enchiladas Michoacanas bring authentic flavor, comforting ingredients and a taste of heritage to the table.
Enchiladas Michoacanas Experience the authentic flavors of Michoacán with this traditional take on a beloved classic. Sell Price: $18.99
Food Cost: 46.67%
Margin: 53.33%
INGREDIENTS
Profit/Serving: $10.13
PREPARATION
3 Peak Idaho Potato - PFS Item #908008 1 cup Contigo Cotija Cheese - PFS Item #651725 8 Dried Guajillo peppers - PFS Item #966747 1 ½ Peak Roma Tomato - PFS Item #878056 1-2 tablespoons Roma Oregano - PFS Item #261432 3 teaspoons West Creek Vinegar - PFS Item #273739 1 Peak Garlic clove - PFS Item #283987 Salt to Taste Water Peak Lettuce - PFS Item #880490 Lard - PFS Item #30046 Contigo Corn Tortillas - PFS Item #515283 Natures Best Sour Cream - PFS Item #316321
⚡ PRO TIP: For an authentic finishing touch, don’t be shy with the
toppings-crisp lettuce, Cotija cheese and a drizzle of dressing sauce add the fresh, creamy and salty flavors that make these enchiladas shine.
1.For the Enchilada Sauce: Devain and deseed the chiles and place them in a small sauce pan with enough water to cover the chiles. Bring to a boil and set aside until cooled. Once the chiles have cooled, place in blender along with oregano, vinegar, garlic, 1 tablespoon of salt and enough water to cover the chiles. Blend and strain over a mediumsize bowl. 2.For the Dressing Sauce: Cut up the tomatoes and place in a blender with oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt and water to cover half of your tomatoes. Blend and pour into a salsa bowl. 3.Heat a large pan. Once pan is hot, add lard or cooking oil. Dip a single tortilla in your enchilada sauce making sure it is completely covered. Place in your pan and fry for 30 seconds and flip. Fry tortilla for another 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of potato mix to the middle of your tortilla. Quickly flip in both sides of your tortilla to close. Flip your enchilada until desired crisp. Repeat until done. 4.Serve enchiladas and top with lettuce, cotija cheese, sour cream (optional) and dressing sauce.
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MEET OUR HISPANIC SPECIALIST Hector Mora brings his expertise and passion for Hispanic cuisine to help customers navigate flavors, products and menu trends.
From Family Roots to Foodservice I was raised in East Tennessee, but many of my childhood summers were spent in Michoacán, Mexico, where I developed a deep connection to my family's heritage and a lifelong passion for la Cultura. Those experiences helped shape my values, my perspective, and my appreciation for the traditions that bring people together. Growing up, my parents owned a taqueria and grocery store, and I spent countless hours helping them serve customers and support our community. Watching their dedication and seeing the impact they had on people's lives inspired my own passion for working with others and building meaningful relationships. For more than seven years, I've had the privilege of working with PFG, focusing on Hispanic business, and helping our customers succeed through authentic products, flavors, and cultural connections. Throughout my career, I've been driven by the belief that food is more than just a meal. It's a way to celebrate culture, preserve traditions, and connect generations. In my new role, I hope to inspire others to become the best version of themselves while continuing to showcase the
"Food is more than just a meal. It's a way to celebrate culture, preserve traditions, and connect generations."
richness of our culture through the flavors and traditions we share every day. “Our culture lives through our people, our traditions, and the
— Hector Mora Hispanic Specialist, PFS East Tennessee
flavors we share with others."
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FEATURED FAVORITES Hand-picked by our Hispanic Specialist, these three Contigo favorites bring quality, convenience and authentic flavor to the kitchen. From versatile ingredients to timesaving solutions, each item was selected for its ability to help operators create delicious, consistent dishes inspired by Hispanic cuisine.
Roasted Street Corn Dip
Fried Sweet Plantains
Pork Strip Al Pastor Style
PFS Item #210673
PFS Item #504323
PFS Item #172556
Contigo Mexican-Style Roasted Street Corn Dip is a deconstructed version of the popular Mexican street corn.
Contigo plantains are ripened to a bright yellow, peeled, sliced on the diagonal and single fried.
Ready to cook, lightly marinated al pastor pork strips that deliver authentic flavor and versatility.
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