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We’re Serving up New Ways to Capitalize on Growing Trends

We're seeing a couple of interesting trends develop in the foodservice industry. As consumers continue to gravitate toward more affordable meals, smaller portions are gaining in popularity. With the great ideas below, you can use Farmland products to create smaller menu offering that still deliver big profits.

Black Angus Cajun Sliders: Cajun-style Farmland Black Angus 2-oz. slider burgers (70247 404627) served on mini buns, topped with Muenster cheese and olive salad.

Japanese Slider Dogs:Farmland GM 16/1 Meat Hot Dog (70247 819417) served on mini buns topped with Kombu relish.

Shareable Ciabatta Minis Platter: Farmland Premium Deli Sliced Turkey (70247 821450) piled on mini ciabatta bread with avocado-mango guacamole; Farmland Premium Deli Sliced Ham (70247 821460) on mini ciabatta bread with Monterey-Jack cheese and raspberry-chipolte sauce; Farmland Premium Deli Sliced Roast Beef (70247 821440) and caramelized onions on mini ciabatta bread with cilantro chumichurri sauce.

In addition, ethnic flavors like Southeast Asian, Nuevo Latino and North African are on the rise. Use these trendy menuing ideas to step outside the box and take advantage of this growing trend.

Nuevo Latino Dog: Farmland Jalapeno Cheddar Hot Dog (70247 821487) served in toasted bun topped with grilled pineapple-mango salsa.

Vietnamese Banh Mi Pork Burger: Farmland ALL NATURAL Burger (70247 404327) seasoned with ginger and grilled. Served on Banh Mi baguette topped with Farmland Peppered Bacon (70247 159337) and sweet and sour pickled veggies (carrots, cucumbers, radishes and japaleno).

African Harissa Turkey Sandwich:Farmland Premium, Deli Sliced Turkey (70247 821450) layered on sandwich bun with fire-roasted eggplant and tomato slices. Topped with roasted red chili harissa aioli.