Thursday, May 28, 2009

Peppadew!


Some news to share from Lehmann Farms.

At the annual National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) in Chicago this past week, the Lehmann Farms Peppadew Bloody Mary was presented to several restaurant owners, distributors, brokers, retailers, and suppliers located in the US, Canada, and beyond.

Peppadew, a sweetened and spicy piquant pepper harvested from South Africa, is gaining momentum and recognition throughout the trade, and has expanded its offerings with several items. Peppadew Veggie-burger, Peppadew Mango Salsa, and Cheese Stuffed Peppadew's (in Wisconsin Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese, and Garlic Herb) were introduced for the first time for a 4 day exposition involving hundreds of regional, national, and globally recognized companies.

With the Lehmann Farms Peppadew Bloody Mary being the only liquid consumable in the Peppadew group, attendees were very receptive to this special flavor profile, and believe it would be a great addition to their cocktail menus.

The Peppadew Bloody Mary also has become one of many items recently authorized by Sysco Foods as part of their recent "Chef X" program, a high-end portfolio of specialty products purveyed or manufactured by small localized food companies.

Lehmann Farms recently obtained distribution on a national scale into "Le Gourmet Chef". With 80 locations nationwide, this retailer was noted with several of the NRA attendees as an outlet to purchase the Peppadew Bloody Mary, along with several of our other products from Lehmann Farms. Mall of America, and the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall are the two locations here in Minnesota.

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