Navigator Newsletter March 2018 Food & Dietary Supplies Business Products & Services Industry News • Harbor Linen > • MDG Contracting > • Rentokil Steritech > • Foodbuy Reports: o Produce Market Advisory > o Price Watch > o Upcoming Events > Medical Products & Services The Experienced Leader in Group Purchasing A monthly newsletter to keep you informed. Thank you for being a valued member of Navigator Group Purchasing, Inc. We are the experienced leader in healthcare and hospitality purchasing services offering you Full Transparency Reporting, Vendor Flexibility, and Realized Savings. Navigator is your resource for spend management. We are here to help you maximize savings opportunities and choice with the industry's top vendors and manufacturers. Our goal is to keep you informed about products and promotions from our vendor partners as well as industry news. Please contact your Navigator Account Representative for more information. Visit Our Website Find out how a Navigator membership can work for you. Call us today! 800.642.3020 The foregoing descriptions of third party products and services do not constitute a representation by MHA as to the quality, effectiveness, suitability or appropriateness of any such product or service for your specific needs. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • Minor's® > • Stouffers® > • Sunkist® > • Airgas® > • New Source Medical >
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To build your menu with Minor’s Farm to Label Bases or to learn about other tested Gluten Free products, please contact a Minor’s chef at 1.800.243.8822. flavormeansbusiness.com
All trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. MFS-8739
MINOR’S® FARM TO LABEL BASES
FARM TO LABEL™ Minor’s® Gluten Free Bases made with Natural Ingredients
Gluten Free Chicken Base made with Natural Ingredients‡0-00-74826-43706-7 6/1 LB —
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Gluten Free Beef Base made with Natural Ingredients‡ 0-00-74826-38306-7 6/1 LB —
Gluten Free Vegetable Base made with Natural Ingredients‡ 0-00-74826-05406-6 6/1 LB —
^According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. These products do not contain any of these allergens.
INGREDIENT INTEGRITY – Wholesome, natural‡ chicken, beef, and vegetables
lead a short list of ingredients
INGREDIENT TRANSPARENCY– No preservatives– No artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources– No hydrolyzed vegetable proteins (HVP), disodium inosinate,
disodium guanylate (I&G) or added MSG*– 25% less sodium**
GLUTEN FREE– And free of the most common food allergens according to the FDA:
milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat
CONSISTENCY FROM PLATE TO PLATE– Minor’s was rated highest in terms of product consistency by an
independent survey of operators; meaning you can achieve the same level of rich, consistent flavor every time2
Farmers Beef Stew
MINOR’S ® FARM TO LABEL™ BASES
Celebrating ingredients at their finest, Minor’s Gluten Free Bases made withNatural Ingredients‡ are “Farm to Label,” inspired by the farm-to-table movementand the honest eating experiences your guests are asking for. Take pride in rich,consistent flavor and ingredient integrity that honors your ambitions.
WHERE FARM TO LABEL BEGINSWith Minor’s Farm to Label Bases, transparency begins at the source for confidence you can share with your guests. Made with natural ingredients‡ and no preservatives, artificial flavors, or colors from artificial sources.
SOURCING OUR INGREDIENTSA limited number of suppliers allow for greater ingredient quality, control and consistency, whichis prioritized over cost. The result is a more flavorful base for your kitchen. It’s why we were ratedhighest in terms of flavor, product consistency and overall quality.2
PRODUCT INTEGRITYMinor’s kitchen processes utilize industry-leading food safety standards. With Minor’s Farm to Label Bases, there’s no need to sacrifice flavor, appearance or texture to ensure food quality.
1 The Complete Book on Spices & Condiments (with Cultivation, Processing & Uses), 20062 Independent Study of Operators Conducted by Datassential in 2016‡Made with natural ingredients except turmeric and annatto for color. Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients.*These products contain free glutamates from ingredients such as tomato and yeast extract. No added MSG.
**25% less sodium than Minor’s traditional chicken base (sodium reduced from 760 mg to 540 mg per serving), beef base(sodium reduced from 900 mg to 650 mg per serving), and vegetable base (sodium reduced from 630 mg to 440 mg per serving)
Rigorous Ingredient Sourcing
Ingredient Handling& Kitchen Processes
High Pressure Processing
High-hygiene Packaging
Ready-To-Eat Validation/Testing
MADE USING CLASSIC KITCHEN TECHNIQUES WITH:/// NO PRESERVATIVES /// NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS/// NO COLORS FROM ARTIFICIAL SOURCES /// GLUTEN FREE/// NO HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEINS (HVP) /// NO ADDED MSG*
/// NO DISODIUM INOSINATE OR DISODIUM GUANYLATE (I&G)
ANNATTO (achiote in Latin/Hispanic cooking) is obtained from the seed coating of Bixa orellana tree and has a natural yellowish to reddish-orange hue that’s been used to naturally color foods for over 400 years.1
TURMERIC is a bright yellow spice commonly used in Southeast Asian curries and as a natural food colorant.1
GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN BASE made with Natural Ingredients‡
Made-from-scratch flavor begins with all-natural chicken cooked slowly for a rich, fresh-tasting addition to salads, dips, soups, sauces, gravies and entrées.
INGREDIENTS Chicken and Chicken Broth + Salt + Chicken Fat + Sugar + Corn Starch + Corn Oil
2% or less potato starch, natural flavors, natural extractives turmeric and annatto
GLUTEN FREE BEEF BASE made with Natural Ingredients‡
All-natural beef brings a clean tasting, savory addition to spreads, dips, soups, sauces and entrées.
INGREDIENTS Roasted Beef and Beef Stock + Salt + Sugar + Natural Flavors + Tomato Paste 2% or less water, potato starch, yeast extract, sunflower oil, corn oil, beef fat, lactic acid
GLUTEN FREE VEGETABLE BASE made with Natural Ingredients‡
Sautéed carrots, onions and celery are lightly seasoned to enhance vegetarian dishes, aiolis, spreads, dips, soups, sauces and sides.
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
Through our rigorous 5-Step Process, Minor’s Farm to Label Bases are tested ready-to-eat, meeting USDA and FDA safety standards for ready-to-eat foods without the added step of cooking. Minor’s Bases, Flavor Concentrates, and Sauce Concentrates are ready to add to hot or cold applications — from spreads and dips to sautés and soups.
LEARN ABOUT OUR 5-STEP PROCESS AT FLAVORMEANSBUSINESS.COM/QUALITY-STORY
INGREDIENT INTEGRITY – Wholesome, natural‡ chicken, beef, and vegetables
lead a short list of ingredients
INGREDIENT TRANSPARENCY– No preservatives– No artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources– No hydrolyzed vegetable proteins (HVP), disodium inosinate,
disodium guanylate (I&G) or added MSG*– 25% less sodium**
GLUTEN FREE– And free of the most common food allergens according to the FDA:
milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat
CONSISTENCY FROM PLATE TO PLATE– Minor’s was rated highest in terms of product consistency by an
independent survey of operators; meaning you can achieve the same level of rich, consistent flavor every time2
Farmers Beef Stew
MINOR’S ® FARM TO LABEL™ BASES
Celebrating ingredients at their finest, Minor’s Gluten Free Bases made withNatural Ingredients‡ are “Farm to Label,” inspired by the farm-to-table movementand the honest eating experiences your guests are asking for. Take pride in rich,consistent flavor and ingredient integrity that honors your ambitions.
WHERE FARM TO LABEL BEGINSWith Minor’s Farm to Label Bases, transparency begins at the source for confidence you can share with your guests. Made with natural ingredients‡ and no preservatives, artificial flavors, or colors from artificial sources.
SOURCING OUR INGREDIENTSA limited number of suppliers allow for greater ingredient quality, control and consistency, whichis prioritized over cost. The result is a more flavorful base for your kitchen. It’s why we were ratedhighest in terms of flavor, product consistency and overall quality.2
PRODUCT INTEGRITYMinor’s kitchen processes utilize industry-leading food safety standards. With Minor’s Farm to Label Bases, there’s no need to sacrifice flavor, appearance or texture to ensure food quality.
1 The Complete Book on Spices & Condiments (with Cultivation, Processing & Uses), 20062 Independent Study of Operators Conducted by Datassential in 2016‡Made with natural ingredients except turmeric and annatto for color. Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients.*These products contain free glutamates from ingredients such as tomato and yeast extract. No added MSG.
**25% less sodium than Minor’s traditional chicken base (sodium reduced from 760 mg to 540 mg per serving), beef base(sodium reduced from 900 mg to 650 mg per serving), and vegetable base (sodium reduced from 630 mg to 440 mg per serving)
Rigorous Ingredient Sourcing
Ingredient Handling& Kitchen Processes
High Pressure Processing
High-hygiene Packaging
Ready-To-Eat Validation/Testing
MADE USING CLASSIC KITCHEN TECHNIQUES WITH:/// NO PRESERVATIVES /// NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS/// NO COLORS FROM ARTIFICIAL SOURCES /// GLUTEN FREE/// NO HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEINS (HVP) /// NO ADDED MSG*
/// NO DISODIUM INOSINATE OR DISODIUM GUANYLATE (I&G)
ANNATTO (achiote in Latin/Hispanic cooking) is obtained from the seed coating of Bixa orellana tree and has a natural yellowish to reddish-orange hue that’s been used to naturally color foods for over 400 years.1
TURMERIC is a bright yellow spice commonly used in Southeast Asian curries and as a natural food colorant.1
GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN BASE made with Natural Ingredients‡
Made-from-scratch flavor begins with all-natural chicken cooked slowly for a rich, fresh-tasting addition to salads, dips, soups, sauces, gravies and entrées.
INGREDIENTS Chicken and Chicken Broth + Salt + Chicken Fat + Sugar + Corn Starch + Corn Oil
2% or less potato starch, natural flavors, natural extractives turmeric and annatto
GLUTEN FREE BEEF BASE made with Natural Ingredients‡
All-natural beef brings a clean tasting, savory addition to spreads, dips, soups, sauces and entrées.
INGREDIENTS Roasted Beef and Beef Stock + Salt + Sugar + Natural Flavors + Tomato Paste 2% or less water, potato starch, yeast extract, sunflower oil, corn oil, beef fat, lactic acid
GLUTEN FREE VEGETABLE BASE made with Natural Ingredients‡
Sautéed carrots, onions and celery are lightly seasoned to enhance vegetarian dishes, aiolis, spreads, dips, soups, sauces and sides.
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
Through our rigorous 5-Step Process, Minor’s Farm to Label Bases are tested ready-to-eat, meeting USDA and FDA safety standards for ready-to-eat foods without the added step of cooking. Minor’s Bases, Flavor Concentrates, and Sauce Concentrates are ready to add to hot or cold applications — from spreads and dips to sautés and soups.
LEARN ABOUT OUR 5-STEP PROCESS AT FLAVORMEANSBUSINESS.COM/QUALITY-STORY
To build your menu with Minor’s Farm to Label Bases or to learn about other tested Gluten Free products, please contact a Minor’s chef at 1.800.243.8822. flavormeansbusiness.com
All trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. MFS-8739
MINOR’S® FARM TO LABEL BASES
FARM TO LABEL™
Minor’s® Gluten Free Bases made with Natural Ingredients
Gluten Free Chicken Base made with Natural Ingredients‡0-00-74826-43706-7 6/1 LB —
0-00-74826-43704-3 4/5 LB —
Gluten Free Beef Base made with Natural Ingredients‡ 0-00-74826-38306-7 6/1 LB —
Gluten Free Vegetable Base made with Natural Ingredients‡ 0-00-74826-05406-6 6/1 LB —
^According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. These products do not contain any of these allergens.
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Jalapeños
Green Peppers
Lemon Juice
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Hearty Short Rib
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Minor’s Cilantro Lime Flavor Concentrate
Minor’s Fire Roasted Jalapeño Flavor Concentrate
Shiitake Mushrooms
Shredded Pork
Roasted Corn
Chives
Hominy
Pepitas
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Minor’s® Roasted Garlic Flavor Concentrate
Roasted Garlic & Mushroom
Fire Roasted Poblano
Adobo Pork
Latin American
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Diced Onions Diced Tomatoes
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Artichoke Hearts Lemon Zest Thyme
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Herb Artichoke
Minor’s Mushroom Base
Mushroom Marsala
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Harbor Linen’s interior solutions have been engineered to provide quality, value, and service to our
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O�ering a range of customization options we can accommodate
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MGD Contracting offers comprehensive services that take into account our clients’ specialized needs. We work with our clients to ensure we understand the budget and timeline needed to complete a project. We are Core Certified Administrators and Senior Housing specialists with day to day operational experience. We know what it takes to care for your residents and we work to make sure that is not compromised. Our staff has built, developed and renovated senior housing facilities for over 20 years and adds value to any project we are a part of.
When to Call MDG Contracting:
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Flood Mitigation Room Turnovers Kitchen Renovation Home Inspections Real Estate Sales Investment Analysis
MDG Contracting exclusively services Florida and is in constant contact with regulators and affiliated personnel in Tallahassee so that we are continuously being updated on new rules and regulations pertaining to the senior housing industry, especially the new rules regarding ALF and SNF power generation during outages. We are also in communication with the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association regarding requirements for each facility’s emergency management plan. We help our clients ensure that when any project is undertaken, it meets all the rules and regulations set forth by state and local authorities under its particular license.
MDG Contracting is so much more than just a construction company. With access through our other affiliates, we can offer home inspections, real estate services, interior design, risk and market analysis as well as development services. As real estate investors ourselves, we understand the risk and reward of this market. Also, as investors, we know what to look for when it comes to finding an investment property and can find properties for our clients in most markets. We offer these services because we understand that the physical labor of construction is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to an overall project.
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The Rentokil Steritech Difference: As the world’s largest commercial pest control provider we provide the most complete service coverage in North America. Rentokil Steritech companies provide national and regional programs that provide consistent, documented protocols with centralized account management. We lead the industry by thinking globally but operating locally. Offering a proactive Integrated Pest Management program, we work in partnership with you to develop the most efficient and cost effective pest management solution.
GREEN PEST MANAGEMENT – Our first defense is always seeking the most environmentally sensitive way to service your property based on the principles of Integrated Pest Management. We help customers comply with LEED Certification and participate in The National Pest Management Association’s Green Pro Program.
PestNetOnline™ – Fully flexible, easy to use, secure and available online 24/7. PestNetOnline is the perfect system to store pest management data electronically on our secure server, replacing traditional paper-based systems.
BED BUG CONTROL – Eradicate bed bugs with our range of effective treatment options combined with an approach that involves education, early detection and proven methods.
TERMITE CONTROL – Protect your business with a treatment zone around your facility to prevent or treat termites.
BIRD CONTROL – Minimize your risk with Rentokil Steritech’ s specialized Bird Control Team that handles exclusion and clean-up without harming the birds or your building.
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT – Eliminate weeds or unwanted vegetation around your property.
FLYING INSECT CONTROL – Rentokil Steritech offers a wide range of high performance UV flytraps that attract insects by UV light and hygienically encapsulate them. All Rentokil Steritech UV flytraps use patented adhesive film technology to reduce the risk of flies entering and contaminating sensitive areas.
RODENT CONTROL – Rentokil Steritech’ s rodent management strategy comprises thorough inspections, sanitation audits, rodent exclusion and population reduction, utilizing our rodent control products and solutions.
CRAWLING INSECT CONTROL –Rentokil Steritech provides a range of insecticides and insect proofing solutions to effectively control crawling insects.
DRAIN LINE SERVICES – Protect your drain lines by increasing drain line flow capacity, reducing small fly breeding sites, decreasing drain-related odors, and lessening outdoor grease interceptor pumping.
ODOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES – Stop odors from interrupting your business. Our effective, cost efficient Odor Management system is perfect for trash rooms and other problem odor areas.
Please contact your Rentokil Steritech representative
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Produce Market Advisory For the week of March 12, 2018
Produce Meter
Good Fair CautionMarket Alerts
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
TRANSITION The movement of growing regions from the Yuma, Arizona area back north to Central California has begun. Many of the products you use year-round are affected during this time, which normally lasts from March to early May. Affected crops include all lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, berries and more. “Transition”, as it’s usually called, often comes with more frequent quality issues, shorter shelf life, and sometimes less available product. Be sure to read The Produce Market Advisory each week for up-to-date information.
ORANGES The severe shortage of Oranges has reached the point where certain sizes are largely unavailable. Orders for 113 CT, 138 CT and 163 CT fruit are very likely to be shorted, or substituted with an 88 CT or larger size. We recommend you order 88 CT, 72 CT or larger Oranges through the end of the Navel season in early spring.
LETTUCE Supplies of all head lettuce are still lighter than normal. Pricing is 30% higher than normal on Iceberg, Romaine and Romaine Hearts. Quality is good to fair. Consider using Green Leaf or pre-cut product for best value.
LIMES Poor growing conditions in southern Mexico continue to affect the lime crop. Pricing is 30% higher than normal, and is expected to remain so for a few weeks. Quality is good to fair. For the best per-piece value, use 200 CT-sized fruit and purchase full cases wherever possible.
SOFT VEGETABLES Cucumbers, Yellow and Zucchini Squash are all in short supply. Pricing is 20% to 30% higher than normal. Consider using Bell Peppers or Eggplant as an alternative.
CAULIFLOWER / BROCCOLI Pricing on whole, crown and floret product is 20% to 30% higher than normal, with fair quality.
French Beans (Haricot Vert): The fields in Mexico and Guatemala are delivering abundant supplies with great quality. Kale: Quality in all growing regions is excellent, with dark green color and full bunches.
Potatoes, Specialty/Colored: All varieties of Fingerling and Round colored potatoes are in great supply, with good quality and pricing reported.
Brussels Sprouts: Supplies are abundant, with very good quality reported.
Roma Tomatoes: Mexico’s harvest of Romas is unusually strong for this time of year. Pricing is very low and quality is excellent.
Produce Market Advisory (continued)
Apples Quality and pricing are good
Asparagus Quality and pricing are fair
Avocado Quality is good, pricing is fair
Bell Peppers Quality and pricing are good
Berries (Blackberries) Quality and pricing are good
Berries (Blueberries) Quality and pricing are good
Berries (Raspberries) Quality and pricing are good
Berries (Strawberries) Quality is fair, pricing is good
Broccoli Quality is fair, pricing is higher
Carrots Quality is good, pricing is slightly higher
Cauliflower Quality is fair, pricing is higher
Celery Quality and pricing are good
Citrus (Lemons)Quality is good, pricing may be higher on certain sizes
Citrus (Limes)Quality is good, pricing is higher
Citrus (Oranges)Quality is good, sizes are running large, pricing is higher
Cucumbers Quality is good, pricing is higher
Eggplant Quality and pricing are good
GarlicPricing remains high for fresh product, due to import shortages Quality is good
Grapes (Green) Quality and pricing are good
Grapes (Red)Quality and pricing are good
Green Onions Quality and pricing are good
Lettuce IcebergQuality is fair, pricing is higher, pre-cut product is the best value
Lettuce LeafQuality is fair, pricing is higher on Romaine. Green Leaf is the best value.
Melon (Cantaloupe) Quality and pricing are good
Melon (Honeydew) Quality and pricing are good
Melon (Watermelon) Quality and pricing are good
Onions Quality and pricing are good
PearsQuality and pricing are good
Potatoes Quality and pricing are good
Squash Quality is fair, pricing is higher
Tomatoes Quality and pricing are good, Romas are the best buy
A Peek at Peak Seasons Weather Update
Grapes: Red and Green Grapes are approaching peak harvest out of South America. Quality and pricing are very good.
Spring Pears: D’Anjou, Red and Bosc Pears are in good supply out of Washington, with very good quality reported.
Melons: The offshore harvest of Cantaloupe and Honeydew is peaking, with great quality and pricing reported.
California / Yuma, AZ: Rainy conditions expected throughout most of Central and Southern California for the next two weeks. Gusty winds, colder temperatures and some rain for Yuma.
Mexico: Central and Northern regions will have some rain and warmer than normal temperatures.
Florida: Colder temperatures and rain expected in the southern half of the state.
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Member Advantage March 2018|6
PRICE
WATCHBelow are program highlights that have an impact on pricing or market trends. Please use this information to support optimal menu choices for the upcoming month.
focusing on the bottom line
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Click Here for a complete list of all forthcoming price changes.
GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO.American & Swiss Cheesedecrease 1-5%Effective Date: March 2018
Driven by changes in the barrel/butter component of formula pricing, American and Swiss cheese are declining in price. Swiss cheese is aged 60 days and uses class three milk prices from December to January, causing a large decrease in price.
LAND O’ LAKESAmerican & velvet cheesedecrease 1-5%Effective Date: March 2018The barrel market is driving American and Velvet pricing down. While processed cheese production is up year over year, demand is weak, causing an abundant supply.
SMITHFIELDBaconincrease 11-15%Effective Date: March 2018Price increase due to increasing retail demand, which is causing market volatility.
SARA LEE MEATSFranks & breakfast sausageincrease 1-5%Effective Date: March 2018Franks and breakfast sausages are increasing due to rising trim markets based on higher levels of demand outpacing supply.
