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Episode 26 – Five Ways to Boost Fall Sales, Calamari, Tarator Sauce and New Products

August 17, 2017

In episode 26 of our podcast we’ll be discussing five ways to boost fall sales. Autumn is a favorite time of year for many folks, and it’s an ideal time to adjust your menu to capture new sales opportunities. We’re also going to talk calamari, you’ll find out where the name came from, how it’s eaten around the world and learn about a sauce that pairs perfectly with it. The sauce we’re talking about is “tarator,” not to be confused with tartar sauce. And on a humorous note we’ve got a short punny story to share with you.

Episode 25 – Guests & Their Cell Phones, Menu Psychology and New Products

August 4, 2017

In this week’s podcast we’re picking up the phone – well, your customers are anyway. We’ll touch on the growing impact of smart phones on foodservice. We’re also taking a closer look at the psychology behind good menu design. There’s actual science behind getting customers to order and spend more

Episode 24 – Consumer Impact on Menu Development, Flat Iron Steaks and New Products

July 28, 2017

In this weeks podcast we’re focusing on growing your takeout business. I met an individual earlier in the week who shared with me some tips he’d written for restaurants looking to “ramp up” their takeout business, those tips are at the heart of this week’s episode. Hungry? How about digging into the world’s largest Creme Brûlée? This week’s foodie fact – What was the estimated calorie count for the world’s largest Creme Brûlée?

Episode 23 – New Products, Creme Brûlée and Tactics for Takeout

July 21, 2017

In this weeks podcast we’re focusing on growing your takeout business. I met an individual earlier in the week who shared with me some tips he’d written for restaurants looking to “ramp up” their takeout business, those tips are at the heart of this week’s episode. Hungry? How about digging into the world’s largest Creme Brûlée? This week’s foodie fact – What was the estimated calorie count for the world’s largest Creme Brûlée?

Episode 22 – National French Fry Day, Coffee Health Benefits, Cold Brew Profits, and New Products!

July 13, 2017

In this weeks episode we’re talking coffee, with recent news on the health benefits of coffee giving frequent consumers reason to celebrate. Plus, there’s hot news for cold brew, the math is in and there’s opportunity and profit with this on-trend coffee item. We’ve also got fries, and every imaginable type of potato product! The team at Dennis is ready to find just the right one to your business needs! So, grab your ketchup and dive into episode 22 of Dennis Knows Food.

Episode 21 – New Products, A Shout-Out for Cheese Makers, Engaging Millennial Diners, and the How America BBQs Contest

July 6, 2017

In this weeks episode we’ve got three new products to share. We’re giving a shout out to the cheese makers at Great Lakes Cheese Company. We share insights on how to engage with Millennial diners. Plus, there’s a BBQ contest going on right now that could take you and your smoked-turkey recipe to Austin, Texas!

Episode 20 – Seasonal Business Tips and Fresh Lobster Meat with Two Special Guests

June 29, 2017

In this unique episode of Dennis Knows Food we’re heading to the coast of Maine to talk business strategies and fresh lobster meat with a couple of special guests – a Dennis Account Executive and a seasonal businesses operator with saltwater in his veins!

Episode 19 – New Products, Glaze can Amaze, Tomato Butter, Claim your Business, and Beefy Opportunities!

June 22, 2017

In this week’s episode we revisit the conversation on dressing-up your dishes for extra appeal. Riding that good-flavors vibe we’ve got a recipe for Tomato Butter to share with you. We cover an important business-capturing strategy that you should be doing online. And we’ve got some fantastic beef purchasing opportunities coming that you’re definitely going to want to take advantage of while you can.

Episode 18 – 12 New Products, New England Produce News, Veggie Perceptions, There’s Coffee in the Cocktails, and More!

June 15, 2017

In this weeks episode of Dennis Knows Food we focus some of the spotlight on New England, with 3 of our 12 latest inventory additions coming from right here in Maine. We’re also putting some emphasis on produce, with Chris Webster, one of our Dennis Account Executives joining us for a discussion on “veggie perceptions.” Heating up alcohol sales with cold brew coffee and more!

Episode 16 – New Products, Signature Burgers and the Popularity of Pork!

June 1, 2017

Our podcast is protein packed this week as we put the spotlight on creating new opportunities and dishes for your menu. Burgers are big and getting bigger, we discuss the customer-keeping-power of crafting unique signature burgers. The record breaking popularity of bacon means customers are hungry for more pork menu options.

Episode 15 – New Items, Arcadia Harvest Plus-Size, Maine Seafood, Beef Products, Custom Labeling and More!

May 25, 2017

In this weeks episode we share 10 new products that were just added to our inventory. We talk about the return of a fresh seafood favorite, and cover some recent Maine-seafood headlines. We’re setting up a future “all beef” episode of Dennis Knows Food and there’s a great device for your kitchen that you’re going to want to hear about!

Episode 13 – New Products, Safety Programs, Foodservice Headlines and More

May 11, 2017

In this week’s podcast we share new products just added to our inventory. Keith Durrah our Director of Risk Management drops in to talk safety. We cover some of this weeks food industry headlines. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday. Visit our website for great Mother’s Day menu ideas!

Episode 12 – Independent Operators #Winning, James Beard Awards, New Products and a Podcast Guest!

May 3, 2017

This week’s podcast is a little longer than our previous, and that’s because we had a guest join us today! We have 9 new items that were just added to our inventory, we talk about this weeks James Beard Awards, and share a new study that independent owner-operators are sure to appreciate!

Episode 11 – Food Show Recap, New Products, Frozen Veggies and Big Brother is… Fishing?

April 27, 2017

It been a busy week! We’re doing our Podcast a day later than normal to allow for a little catch-up after our Food Show on Tuesday. This week we’ve got 5 new items to share, we revisit the discussion on sports drinks from last weeks podcast, highlight a new study on frozen vegetables and more.

Episode 10 – New Products, Health News, Food Reformulation and Avocados!

April 19, 2017

Ten weeks have gone by since we shared our first podcast, but it really only feels like 10 days. Thank you to our listeners for the great feedback; your thoughts, ideas and support have helped us improve our podcasting efforts.

Episode 9 – Coffee Health Benefits, New Products, Investment in Nutrition and Grilled Cheese!

April 12, 2017

Here we are on National Grilled Cheese Day, in the middle of National Grilled Cheese Month, and we’ve got a couple of yummy GC related ideas for you in this episode of Dennis Knows Food!

Episode 8 – New Products, New England Food News, Maple Goodness, Passwords and UniPro

April 5, 2017

This weeks podcast talks about the new items we’ve added to our inventory, Lobster and Maple Syrup are on the radar in New England food news, we’ve got a tech recommendation for customers using social media and we wrap the episode up highlighting UniPro Foodservice.

Episode 7 – New Products, Customer Service Strategies and Something Fresh in Fast Food!

March 31, 2017

Our Podcasts typically go out on Wednesday, although the last two have been an exception. Instead of skipping it this week though, we’re doing a Fast-Foodie-Friday edition of our podcast!

Dennis Knows Food, Episode 6 – Making Time for Tech, 2017 Food Trends, Maine Craft Beer and New Products!

March 23, 2017

Better late than never, this weeks podcast covers our three new products added to inventory, Maine craft brewing, internationally inspired menu items, and foodie news discussing expected 2017 trends.

Episode 5 of the Dennis Knows Food Podcast: New Products, Daylight Savings Time Tips, Fresh Beef, Foodie News and more!

March 15, 2017

In this episode we talk about new products, the impact of Farmer’s Markets on the local economy, some new additions to the Dennis website, and McKenzie Artisan Deli Meats. We wrap the episode up with a quick discussion about a new way you can explore our brands.

Record Sales for Maine Seafood, New Products, Foodie News – Episode 4 of the ‘Dennis Knows Food’ Podcast

March 8, 2017

Spring is right around the corner and we are starting to get the hang of this whole Podcast concept, and from the feedback we’re getting it’s a welcome addition, so thank you!

Episode 3 of the ‘Dennis Knows Food’ Podcast

March 1, 2017

Spring is right around the corner and we are starting to get the hang of this whole Podcast concept, and from the feedback we’re getting it’s a welcome addition, so thank you!

Episode 2 of the ‘Dennis Knows Food’ Podcast

February 22, 2017

In this second episode we have a ‘protein’ highlight in our new products arrivals, we visit with a WWII veteran, discuss the impact of “fake news” in the food industry. We also dive into some of the great new resources we’re making available, and where to access them.