Local Produce Guide - Sysco Alberta

Produce Edition

LOCAL

Whether

Locally Grown

or

Locally Produced

or

Locally Owned

SUPPORT LOCAL o c s y S h t i W

Sysco is proud to support and distribute Alberta & Western Canadian locally produced products, helping to bring prosperity to our communities and neighbours.

Sysco Alberta partners with Western Canadian Growers to deliver exceptionally fresh produce, handled with the highest quality assurance standards in the industry.

To us, local means nourishing individuals with food that travels the shortest distance from ground to table.

Local nourishes the community as well as the local economy.

BC Fresh is a 100 percent grower-owned and operated company in Delta representing 60-plus family farms throughout the Fraser Valley and select areas sprinkled all over British Columbia.

Delta, BC

Meet a few of our Local Partners!

Evergreen Herbs Ltd Is a family-owned farm in the heart of Surrey BC, growing fresh herbs, tiny vegetables and unique specialty produce items. They offer anything but run-of-the-mill produce.

Evergreen is committed to sustainable farming, locally grown produce, exceptional quality and constant innovation.

Delta, BC

Did you know all Sysco branded herbs are grown by Evergreen Herbs?

Inspired Greens is an innovative, environmentally responsible greenhouse located in Coaldale, Alberta.

They produce Coaldale, AB “cleaner than organic” leafy Check out the greens and blends with year NEW grab & go round availability "Just Fresh"" and consistency.

salads.

Lyalta Gardens Lyalta, AB

Lyalta Gardens is a year round local hydroponic grower of butter lettuce, watercress, micro greens and basil during the summer months.

Peak of the Market has grown quality produce for 80 years and supplies a wide varieties of vegetables.

Their storage program is one of the most technologically Winnipeg, MB advanced in North America and allows them to store produce year round.

Bassano Farms Ltd

Farmers' Fresh is a family owned mushroom farm in Abbotsford, BC. They produce a wide range of conventional and specialty mushrooms.

They're "just a cap above"!

Calgary, AB

Bassano Farms Ltd offers Alberta grown field crops, as well as a local processing facility for fresh cut vegetables of all types. Bassano supports more than 2,000 acres of family owned growers in Southern Alberta.

Abbotsford, BC Bowden, AB Fresh leaf Farm is one of the first to pioneer a vertical growing system designed to grow sprouts without chemicals or preservatives, in a sustainable environment. Their method has set their “sprout apart”!

All Sysco brand mushrooms come from Farmer’s Fresh!

Sunfresh Farms is owned by Alberta farmers who grow the best tasting and highest quality vegetables our fertile soil can produce. The cooperative is dedicated to promoting and distributing Alberta-grown produce.

Delta, BC

Family owned hydroponic greenhouses using state-of-the-art technology and responsible growing practices to grow premium, all natural, non-GMO tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

The Little Potato Company passionately focuses only on little potatoes. Since 1996, they have been the leading farmers of creamer potatoes – highly nutritious, fully mature and naturally delicious small specialty potatoes.

Edmonton, AB

Sysco is a proud supporter of many Local partners.

Edmonton, AB

Local Produce Partnerships Company Name

Location

Classification

Local Crop availability?

Items

Website

BASSANO GROWERS LTD

Calgary, AB

Alberta Producer

Process seasonal produce & import

Potatoes (kennebecs & russets) fresh cut fries, peeled onions

http://bassanogrowers.ca/

BC FRESH CDN

Delta, BC

Western Canadian Grower

Year round. Grow & store

Potatoes, gold beets

https://bcfresh.ca/

BROXBURN VEGETABLES*

Lethbridge, AB

Alberta Grower

April to January

Variety of vegetables

https://www.broxburnvegetables.com/

DEEP WATER FARMS*

Calgary, AB

Alberta Grower

Year round

Arugula, green mustard, kale mix

http://www.deepwaterfarms.com/

EVERGREEN HERBS

Delta, BC

Western Canadian Grower & importer

April to October. Import otherwise Herbs, root, baby & speciaty vegetables

https://evergreenherbs.com/

FARMERS FRESH MUSHROOMS

Abbotsford, BC

Western Canadian Grower

Year round

Mushrooms

https://www.farmersfresh.com/

FRESH LEAF FARMS

Bowden, AB

Alberta Grower

Year round

Green pea shoots & alfa sprouts

https://www.freshleaffoods.com/

INSPIRED GREENS

Coaldale, AB

Alberta Grower

Year round

Leafy greens

https://inspiredgreens.ca/

LITTLE POTATO COMPANY

Edmonton, AB

Alberta Grower

April to February

Potatoes (yellow, red, blue and fingerling) https://www.littlepotatoes.com/

LYALTA GARDENS

Lyalta, AB

Alberta Grower

Year round

Watercress, micro greens, butter head

N/A

PEAK OF THE MARKET

Winnipeg, MB

Western Canadian Grower

Year round. Grow, store & import

Root vegetables, squash, potatoes

https://peakofthemarket.com/

RED HAT

Redcliff, AB

Alberta Grower & importer

April to October. Import otherwise Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers

SUN FRESH FARMS

Edmonton, AB

Alberta Grower

Year round. Grow, store & import

Eggplants, beets, cabbages, rutabagas, parsnips, carrots, squash

https://www.sunfreshfarms.ca/

SUNRICH FOOD

Richmond, BC

Western Canadian Producer

Process imported produce

Fresh pre-cut fruits

N/A

WINDSET FARMS

Delta, BC

Western Canadian Grower & importer

April to October. Import otherwise Tomatoes,peppers,cucumbers

https://windsetfarms.com/

YAT SUN FARMS

Edmonton, AB

Alberta Grower

Year round

N/A

* Broxburn Vegetables and Deep water Farm are only available in Alberta South region.

Bean Sprouts

https://redhatco-op.com/growers/

Ideas & Tips r u o y e r a t r h o S p p ! u s r S e l a m c o t s Lo u c r u o y h t i w

Have your team know the story of your Local partners so they can share it with diners!

Diners also love to support Local!

Have locally supplied items identified on your menu!

Have Local specials or features for your diners to support your local partners!

Feature of the Week: Potato Pizza!

Fresh Tri-colour creamer potato’s from Little Potato Company Edmonton Alberta

A farm is more than land & crops, it's a family's heritage & future.

Produce Crisping A step-by-step look at how to increase shelf life and yield.

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Plants are Alive

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Produce Crisping

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The plants in your cooler are still alive and are still in need of water in order to perform at their peak of freshness.

During transportation from the field to your location produce loses between 12% to 15% of water. This is normal but we can reverse this process by crisping items before serving them.

Crisping is a method used to improve produce visual quality, texture, flavour, appearance and yield. The process involves placing an inch of the product in tepid water so as not to shock it. followed by refrigeration for 4 to 6 hours or overnight for best results. After a move to a clean container for storage.

Getting started

Any produce that has capillaries can be crisped through this process.

Vegetables & produce like romaine lettuce, kale, asparagus, broccoli, celery and even some root vegetables like carrots and turnips. If needed you can repeat this process again.

Storing Fruits & Vegetables Make sure to place it in the back of the fridge where it is coldest away from any fans and covered to protect it.

Ideally the temperature should be 34-36F or 2-3C.

Produce Tip:

Remove all rubber bands and ties as they can restrict the water flow and can fall into other foods.

Chili Lime Potato Salad Fresh locally owned Potatoes from The Little Potato Company are the perfect ingredient for this spicy take on potato salad.

Yellow creamer potatoes, roasted peanuts, red Thai chilies and cilantro are added to the mix. The dressing is made using olive oil, lime, honey, chili garlic sauce and cayenne.

This will be sure to warm up any guest this season.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Dill & Goat Cheese

These perfectly tender garlic roasted fingerling potatoes are tossed with Canadian goat cheese, dill and peas for the perfect potato side dish!!

Pulled Chicken Tack Lettuce Wraps

Fresh local Butter letter topped with spicy taco seasoned pulled chicken, avocado, cilantro, drizzled with Baja BBQ sauce.

A great healthy and flavorful menu items your customers will love, these lettuce wraps great for lunch, dinner, or appetizer. (for delivery and take-out order, pack ingredients separately and allow your customers to build at home)

Arugula & Quinoa Salad with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Fresh local Arugula and hartly protine packed quinoa make this a great salad for any season.

Add a side salmon or pair with avocado toast for a meal that will have your guest ready for the day.

Over and above the the many great produce items we have throughout growing season here in Alberta, we have many other local products. Place your next order on SyscoSource and look for the orange "locally produced" icon to see all the great items from our wonderful province! These include poultry, dairy, bakery, paper products and more.

In addition to Alberta produced items, Sysco offers many Made in Canada items too! Our growth is home grown. We partner with more local ranchers, farmers, growers and producers than any other distributor in the industry. You can find these identified in Sysco Source with the red maple leaf symbol.

Access Source on your smart phone or tablet to place orders, search for items or update your inventory

Explore the product catalogue and set reminders for critical items

Purchase online using your order history shopping lists or custom order guides

We Love Local!

Optimize your inventory and maintain par stock through suggested reordering

We are here to support your produce needs & opportunities.

Contact your local Sales Consultant for more information!

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