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Don't miss out on Lent! Many people observe this annual fasting season, so make sure they know that you offer meals that align with your customer's dietary needs during this season.

The six weeks between Ash Wednesday and Easter are considered Lent on the Christian calendar.

Traditionally on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent, it is not acceptable to eat lamb, chicken, beef, pork, ham, deer, and most other meats. However, fish, eggs, milk, grains, and fruits and vegetables are all allowed. Now is the time to prepare and make sure you have seafood and non-meat offerings available during the Lenten season.

Lifeway Research found 24 percent of consumers observe Lent. Add the right items to your menu and market them to appeal to ALL customers.

Be sure to include seafood and other meatless menu items for your regulars, take-out, and new customers looking for a meal that satisfies the Lent season.

SNEAK

Peek CREATING YOUR MENU FOR LENT

• Healthy options • Catch of the day • Not just fish

SEAFOOD FSQA - SUSTAINABILITY RECIPES

Among Americans who observe Lent

How do you typically observe Lent?

Fast from a favorite food or beverage 57% Attend church services 57% Pray more

If your New Year’s resolution was to lose weight or simply embrace a generally healthier lifestyle, incorporating more lean, nutrient-dense seafood into your diet might be the boost you need to make this resolution a reality.

Source: The Healthy Fish, Article: 4 Ways Seafood Can Help You Achieve Your New Year's Diet Resolution

39% Give to others 38% Fast from a bad habit 35% Fast from a favorite activity 23% None of these 5% Note: respondents could select all that apply.

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Today’s catch. Tomorrow’s supply.

The Portico brand consistently delivers quality seafood options to your kitchen. We are committed to offering products that meet operator needs and provide a memorable experience to all of your guests.

Datassentials research estimates that

SEAFOOD SALES JUMP

BY MORE THAN 20% DURING LENT

It’s something that customers expect.

In fact, 74% of those who observe Lent say it’s important that restaurants offer specials on Lent meals.

Source: Upserve article: Lent Sends Fish Sales Flying.

Portico Classic is built on commitment to delivering high quality products that are equal to or better than leading industry brands at the best value.

Portico Imperial stands out as an industry leader offering premium performance and versatility. From superior harvesting and to minimal processing, operators focused on high quality seafood can trust Portico Imperial.

Portico Simply offers the very best differentiated by the highest quality frozen seafood with no additives. These products are natural with no breading, marinades, flavouring or spices, and packaged with minimal processing.

Portico Fresh offers specialty fresh and chilled seafood items in a single high-quality tier. This brand is for discerning operators focused on quality assured seafood with a commitment to food safety. Selected and produced with integrity, care, and the workmanship that exemplifies the Portico Brand.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PORTICO SEAFOOD

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Brand PORTCLS PORTPRM PORTIMP PORTBTY SEACUIS PORTSIM HIGHLNR PORTBTY PORTSIM PORTBTY PORTSIM PORTCLS PORTBTY PORTBTY PORTCLS PORTSIM PORTIMP

Description BASA FILET 6/8 OZ COD FILLET BTR 3-4OZ PUB HSE COD LOIN PAC 4 OZ IQF CRAB IMIT SAL STY DS HADDOCK PRTN MEDIT GLZED MSC LOBSTER TAIL N.ATL PREM 4-5OZ POLLOCK BRD 3 OZ PRNTS MSC POLLOCK BTRD PUB HSE 2-3OZ CAN SALMON ATL PRTN BLSL 6 OZ NOR SALMON LOIN WILD PINK 3OZ SCALLOP SEA NORTH ATL 20-30CT SHRIMP BREADED 50-70 CT SHRIMP WHT P&D RAW T/O 21/25 SHRIMP WHT P&D RAW T/O 31/40 SOLE FIL BRD ALMOND CRUST 5 OZ TILAPIA FILET IQF 3-5 OZ COD TAIL PAC 3OZ IQF MSC

Pack 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 12 2 2 1 1 1

Size 10LB 10LB 4.54KG 2.5LB 10 LB 10 LB 10 LB 4.54KG 10LB 10LB 5LB 213GM 2.5LB 2.5LB 10 LB 10LB 4.54KG 5

Alaska

SEAFOOD

Alaska Seafood can help your menu stand out against the competition. With premium quality and taste, this pure source of protein will keep your customers coming back for more. 61% of consumers are more likely to order the seafood offering when they see “Alaska” and 56% will return to your restaurant in the near future.2

Celebrate with Seafood

Seafood is the first choice for 43% of consumers when dining out for special occasions.3 Allow Sysco’s seafood selection to help you satisfy consumers’ wants, while exceeding their expectations. Capitalize on upcoming holidays such as Valentine’s Day and the Lenten Season.

Wild Alaska Salmon

Wild-caught Alaska Salmon is prized around the world for its superior flavor and texture.

With five different varieties, Sockeye, Coho, Keta (or Chum), King and Pink, wild Alaska Salmon allows you to easily cater your dish to the most suitable species. This versatile fish can be used in appetizers such as salmon poke, spinach and grilled salmon salads with lemon-dill dressing, casual grilled fish sandwiches or elegant poached salmon entrées.

Pacific Cod

Alaska Cod, more known as Pacific cod, is white, tender-firm, lean and flaky with a mild taste. Its moisture content is slightly higher than Atlantic Cod making it ideal for baking, sautéing or steaming. The possibilities are endless with our tender cod products. This fish can be topped, encrusted, lightly seasoned or battered to suit a variety of menu applications.

Alaska Pollock

Mild, tender and firm, pollock is a popular choice for its versatility and adaptability.

With its snow-white fillet that flakes beautifully, this fish is best used in valueadded breaded options such as fish & chips and sandwiches.

TO LEARN MORE, VIST: www.alaskaseafood.org/the-catch/seafood-species

56%

of restaurants with tacos on the menu use FISH as the main ingredient.1

Source: Restaurant Hospitality. Article: Why Your Menu Needs Fish Tacos.

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Technomic Inc. powered by alaskaseafood.org2 Datassential Foodbytes October 20173

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Sustainability

SYSCO IS LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY We have partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading global conservation organization, since 2009 to source more sustainable seafood and improve the health of our oceans. As part of this collaboration, Sysco has continually expanded the scope of its commitments to include additional species and volumes, covering both its wild-caught and farmed Sysco Portico Brand seafood offerings.

As a result, at the close of calendar year 2019, 99% of Sysco’s top 15 wild-caught species and 79% of the company’s top 5 farmed species met our 2020 commitments1 to come from more sustainable sources.

Our achievements also include: •

100% of Sysco’s wild-caught Portico Brand cod, clam, haddock, salmon, whiting, flounder, and halibut met our 2020 commitments.

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100% of Portico Brand salmon and pangasius, and 95% tilapia met Sysco’s commitment for more sustainable farmed seafood.

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100% of Sysco’s suppliers for wild-caught canned or pouched tuna follow the best practices for tuna conservation and management defined by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation.

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Sysco has actively supported 20 Fishery Improvement Projects around the world to improve fishing practices and management and encourage fisheries to move towards MSC certification.

Our work with WWF has resulted in our sourcing over 700 million pounds of more sustainable seafood, securing the livelihoods for more than 100,000 people, and improving protections for species and habitats worldwide.

Sysco’s membership in the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) and the Better Seafood Board further demonstrate our commitment to seafood sustainability.

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COMMUNITY MATTERS

Sysco strongly believes in supporting domestic sources that share our focus on sustainability and quality. Other examples of Sysco’s dedication to the domestic fishing and seafood industry’s well-being include partnerships with the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force and the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).

To learn more, visit www.sysco.com/csr2020report.

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PAN SEARED Snapper RED WINE ESCABECHE, JULIENNE OF SPRING VEGETABLES

P R E P T I M E : 25 M I N S C O O K T I M E : 25 M I N S • S E R V I N G S : 1 P E R S O N

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 10oz Snapper Fillet 1oz Olive Oil 1oz Shallot 3oz Red Wine Vinegar 1oz Fresh Jalapeno 1T Granulated Sugar 2oz Jumbo Carrot 2oz Asparagus 2oz Fennel Anise 2oz Red Pepper

1. Combine the vinegar, shallot, jalapeno and sugar. Gently simmer until a syrupy consistency is achieved.

Reserve until plating.

2. Julienne the fennel, carrots, asparagus and red peppers.

Sauté in a small amount of olive oil until tender and season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.

PAN ROASTED Cod FINGERLING POTATOES, PEAS, MINT HOLLANDAISE

P R E P T I M E : 10 M I N S C O O K T I M E : 30 M I N S • S E R V I N G S : 1 P E R S O N

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 10oz Market Cod 5oz Green Peas 4oz Potato Fingerling 1 Egg 3oz Unsalted Butter 3oz Apple Cider Vinegar 1ea Fresh Lemon 1T Fresh Mint

3. Season the snapper fillet with salt and cracked black pepper.

Pan sear 2 minutes on each side. Baste the fish for 30 seconds with a knob of butter.

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1. In a SS bowl place the vinegar over simmering water and allow it to reduce by 2/3rds it original Volume.

Remove from the heat.

Separate the egg and place the yolk in the vinegar and whip until ribbons form.

2. Melt the butter.

3. Place the yolk and vinegar back over the simmering water and in a slow steady stream whip in the butter.

Remover from the heat, add the mint, the juice of one lemon and season to state with kosher salt. Reserve ward until plating.

4. Roast the fingerling potatoes until tender.

5. In a small amount of butter saute the peas until warmed through.

6. Season the cod with Kosher salt. In a hot pan sear on both sides for 3 minutes each. Add a knob of butter and baste for 30 seconds.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR MENU PLANNING?

Contact your Sysco Account Representative for more information.

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