Mann Packing Company (“Mann’s”) has announced the launch of its proprietary Caulilini Sweetstem Cauliflower along with Kale Cabbage Blend and Sweet Potato “Fettuccine” for foodservice.
Caulilini™ is the newest member of the brassica family, and features long edible stems and blonde, open florets. The whole product is edible – from flower to stem – and the company says it has a tender stalk that turns bright green when cooked. Caulilini™ comes washed and ready to eat, has year-round availability and is offered in a 3x2 lbs. foodservice pack.
Last year, Mann’s put together a formal Chef Panel from a wide range of culinary backgrounds to provide feedback and insight on new products.
“After being in field trials for over a year, we’re thrilled to introduce this amazing cauliflower variety to the world, the result of a development partnership with Aruba Seed,” said Rick Russo, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, & Product Management at Mann’s. “Caulilini™ is as striking on the plate as it is on the palate. It adds texture and high-end visual appeal to everything from veg-centric entrees to creative appetizers, and is already creating a lot of buzz with chefs,” Russo added.
Mann’s has also introduced two other new foodservice items: Kale Cabbage Blend and Sweet Potato “Fettuccine”.
The Kale Cabbage Blend is a mixture of green cabbage, broccoli stems, shaved Brussels sprouts, kale and radicchio, while the Sweet Potato “Fettuccine” is a wide, flat ribbon cut. According to the company, it can be used as a pasta substitute, wrap filling or baked into desserts.
All of the new products will be on display at booth #1004 at PMA’s Foodservice Conference + Expo, July 29 in Monterey, CA.
