Food for Thought Winter 2022

2021-2022 industry partners

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Affinity Group Central Aimee Colvin aimee.colvin@affinitysales.com 502-727-3116 http://www.affinitysales.com/

E S Foods Cheryl Pratt cpratt@esfoods.com 847-812-3388 https://www.esfoods.com/

HPS Kory Coleman kcoleman@hpsnet.com 800-632-4572 https://hpsgpo.com/ HPS is a Member-owned group

Land O’ Lakes Helen Ade helen.ade@asmwaypoint.com 260-348-0783

Accutemp Products Jon Reder jreder@accutemp.net 260-341-8154 www.accutemp.net

Keurig DrPepper Mike Turk mike.turk@kdrp.com 317-538-8645 https://www.keurigdrpepper.com/ Snapple Juice Water National Food Group John Murphy jmurphy@nationalfoodgroup.com 248.560.2324 www.nationalfoodgroup.com Better-for-you snacks have landed from Planet Z. Ama-Zing options like bars, applesauc, fruit cups, sunflower kernels, Grahamz, and dried fruit. Try some today!

Polar King International Patrick Smith nicole.singer@polarking.com 260.428.2534 https://polarking.com Polar King manufactures fiberglass outdoor coolers and freezers. Polar King walk-ins expand your refrigerated, freezer, or dry storage without taking valuable space in the kitchen.

T. Marzetti Company Bryan Huston bhuston@marzetti.com 317 727 2434 www.marzetti.com Expertise in both culinary arts and food science support the development of new products and menu ideas.Versatile PACKAGING OPTIONS that meet your needs both in bulk and single-serve applications.QUALITY every time. We partner with you to assure that the finest ingredients are selected at the best possible price. We make QUALITY ASSURANCE a priority, demanding only the best from our packaging and ingredient suppliers. MARZETTI is a name well recognized with PROVEN SUCCESS! Waypoint Helen Ade helen.ade@asmwaypoint.com 260-348-0783 www.asmwaypoint.com What’s 4 Lunch Christie White christie.white@whats-4-lunch.com 502-553-8383 https://whats-4-lunch.com/ Specialized on site training to bring the menu and equipment back together for staff efficiency, increased participation, greatest utilization of equipment new and old and increased ROI. Wild Mike’s Pizza Lynn Stein lynns@pacificcoastmarketing.org 317-517-9732 www.wildmikesultimatepizza.com NO ARTIFICIAL ANYTHING!WILD ABOUT FLAVOR! Wild Mike’s is an ultra-premium product that features high quality ingredients, including our signature zesty sauce made from scratch. See our ingredients at: www. wildmikesultimatepizza.com Zink Foodservice Drew Patterson dpatterson@zinkfsg.com 614-296-3521 https://zinkfsg.com/ Dealer Equipment and Smallwares Representative

www.landolakesfoodservice.com Cheese products, cracker cuts, IW sticks, snacks, Kozy Shack pudding, WG macaroni and cheese McCain Foods Jim Copp james.copp@mccain.com 217-622-5224 mccainusafoodservice.com/chann els/k-12/ McCain Foodservice the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, French fries, potato specialties and appetizers.

Affinity Group is a North American food sales & marketing agency representing some of the most legendary brands within the food and beverage industry. Allied Technologies Food Equipment, Inc. Tony Durbin tdurbin@alliedfoodequipment.com 317-887-2020 www.alliedfoodequipment.com Midwest’s premier food service equipment manufacturers serving Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Atlas Resaurant Supply Steve Beatty steveb@atlasrs.com 800-333-2001 WWW.ATLASRESTAURANTSUPPLY. COM Indiana Foodservice dealer for over 50 years, with locations in South Bend, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. ATLAS is a asupplier of equipment, smallwares, disposables and design services. C&T Design and Equipment Co. Libby Marzotto eshoop@c-tdesign.com 317.644.7801 www.c-tdesign.com C&T Design and Equipment Co. is a full- service foodservice equipment supplier and provider of design services. Commercial Food Systems Shannon Walls swalls@commercialfoodsystems.com 317-750-0872 www.commercialfoodsystems.com Indiana Based Food Service Distributor specializing in Smart Snack Compliant Food and Beverages and Systems and Solutions. Conagra Helen Ade helen.ade@asmwaypoint.com 260-348-0783 www.conagrafoodservice.com Maxx and Gilardi pizza, Rosarita, Angela Mia reduced sodium products, Udi’s, Pam, Hunt’s

A leader in school foodservice for over twenty years, our innovative product line features kid-friendly, nutritious meals that are cost-effective and convenient to serve. Product categories include shelf- stable, frozen entrees, heat & serve, smart snacks and protein innovations. Gabriel Group Jack Farling jfarling@gabrielgrp.com 317-696-3176 https://gabrielgrp.com/ Manufacturer’s representative for: Atlas Metal, Bally Walk-ins, CAMBRO, Continental Refrigeration, F.W.E. Holding Cabinets, HATCO, Imperial Cooking Equipment, Irinox Blast Chillers, Meiko Dishwashers

purchasing organization since 1949. Our vision is helping your organization fulfill its mission, goals and financial objectives.

American Dairy Association Indiana, Inc. Hannah Kelley kelley@winnersdrinkmilk.com 317-842-7133 www.winnersdrinkmilk.com ADAI is a not-for-profit promotion, communication, and nutrition education organization funded by and serving Indiana dairy farm families. We provide service to consumers, health professionals, teachers, food service professionals, and the media. Descon Signage Solutions Renee Bowen renee@desconinc.com 317-852-6300 www.desconinc.com Descon Signage Solutions is a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of school food service graphics and signage for the last 20 years.

HRI, Inc. Sam Stables Sam@hri-inc.com 317-993-4228

Rich Products Lori Writt

lwritt@rich.com (317) 430-6067 https://www.richsusa.com/ RICH PRODUCTS ..... KEEP HUNGRY KIDS HAPPY. ONE FAMILY. Ritchie Marketing Inc. Bill Morehouse bmorehouse@ritchiemarketing.com 317.440.8027 www.ritchiemarketing.com Ritchie Marketing are Brokers representing several School lines Smart Care Equipment Solutions Stephanie Griffiths stephanie.griffiths@ smartcaresolutions.com 303.551.4962 https://smartcaresolutions.com/ Smart Care is a comprehensive commercial kitchen repair and maintenance company, specializing in all of your refrigeration, cooking, ware washing, and ice machines.

HRI are equipment reps for some of the best lines and have something to cater for all your front or back of house needs. International Food Solutions Greg Brooks greg.brooks@asianfoodsolutions.com 614-562-0548 https://internationalfoodsolutions.com/ International Food Solutions brings fully prepared Asian and Latin inspired entrees, appetizers and sides J W Associates J Michael Wittmer mwittmer@jwassociates.us 812-479-7547 www.jwassociates.us Providing SICO Mobile Folding Cafeteria Tables, Restaurant Style Seating including Booths, High-Top Tables, Stools, Condiment Cabinets, Trash Receptacles, Artwork and Decor.

Parts Town Sabrina Lytle slytle@partstown.com 260-417-4643 www.partstown.com

McKee Foods Al Secrest robert.secrest@mckee.com 414-759-5711 https://www.mckeefoods.com MenuLogic K12 Nicole Moorhead nicole@menulogic-k12.com 317-204-2353 www.menulogic-k12.com

Parts Town is the leading distributor of genuine OEM foodservice equipment parts with the most in-stock parts, innovative technology, and an unmatched customer experience. PepsiCo Foodservice Karen Mammoser karen.mammoser@pepsico.com 812-454-3292 www.pepsicoschoolsource.com PepsiCo Brands are Frito-Lay, Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Naked Juice, IZZE and Sabra Peterson Farms Fresh, Inc. Scott A. Knapper sknapper@petersonfarmsinc.com 317-985-6934 www.petersonfarmsinc.com Fresh cut apple slices available in Red and Granny Smith, along with EIGHT Awesome Apple Sauce Varieties!

General Mills Keith Smith Keith.Smith@genmills.com 317-902-2729

https://www.generalmillscf.com/ We partner with K-12 operators to provide you fresh ideas and resources to make your foodservice program a success. You’ll find school menu ideas and templates, plus a friendly, dedicated attitude to help you boost participation all day long and keep kids saying “Yes!” to school meals.

Duncan Supply Company Bill Carr billcarr@duncansupply.com 317-945-4047 http://duncansupply.com/

MenuLogic K12 an innovative software solution designed specifically for school nutrition. It is business intelligence software that analyzes and transforms data to support better decision-making. Nardone Bros Pizza Sharon Miller sharonm.ifs@gmail.com 317-439-5434 www.NardoneBros.com High Quality Commodity Pizza No Kid Hungry Indiana Tarrah Westercamp twestercamp@STRENGTH.ORG 973-207-4599 https://state.nokidhungry.org/indiana/ No Kid Hungry Indiana is a public-private coalition working to ensure no kid will grow up hungry.Together, we are ending childhood hunger in Indiana by ensuring every child has healthy food every day.

A Indiana based Family owned company since 1936, Duncan Supply can provide you with all your Refrigeration, Ice Machines and Water Filtration needs. General Parts Steve Butler SteveB@generalparts.com 260-409-4375 www.generalparts.com We provide food service equipment service and repair. JTM Food Group Alison Powers alisonpowers@jtmfoodgroup.com (574) 242-0962 https://www.jtmfoodgroup.com/ JTM’s line of Chef Crafted Favorites are perfect for any consumer and will satisfy all appetites. These kettle- crafted culinary solutions deliver on taste, quality, price, and convenience.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. Adriana Flener aflener@jjsnack.com 614-560-0695 https://jjsnackfoodservice.com/

Gold Kist Helen Ade helen.ade@asmwaypoint.com 260-348-0783 www.goldkistfarms.com

SMART Systems Michael Miller Michael@smart-4.com 574-532-0255 https://smart-4.com/ SMART Systems provides Food

Snack foods in key categories including pretzels, funnel cakes, frozen novelties, cookie dough, handheld pies and Churros.

Whole grain breaded poultry, tenders, patties and popcorn chicken. Unbreaded diced and fajita chicken

Safety, Sanitation and Temperature Management Systems to the School Nutrition Inudstry. We are proudly represent SFSPac and Smart Sense by DIGI. Specialty Equipment Sales Company (SESCO) Steve Wright stevew@sesco.biz 317-408-1140 www.sesco.biz Smart Equipment & Solutions for the Foodservice Industry

Piazza Produce and Specialty Foods Eric Uren EUren@piazzaproduce.com 317-646-4673 www.piazzaproduce.com

J.M. Smucker’s Company Gary Hartigan gary.hartigan@jmsmucker.com 630- 291-8300 https://www.jmsmucker.com/

Gordon Food Service Molly Armstrong Molly.Armstrong@gfs.com 419-516-7914 https://www.gfs.com/en-us

An American manufacturer of jam, peanut butter, jelly, fruit syrups, beverages, shortening, ice cream toppings and other food toppings in North America.

Supplying Indiana School Food Service Programs with the freshest and best tasting fruits, vegetables, and specialty items.

For over 120 years, we,ve delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897 being passionately committed to the people we serve.We believe in the power of good food to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.

Phoenix Marketing, Inc. Jeff White jeff@phoenix-reps.com 317-258-4460 www.phoenix-reps.com PrimeroEdge Molly Platts Molly.Platts@primeroedge.com

KeyImpact Sales & Systems Karen Hill khill@kisales.com 317-341-3061 www.kisales.com

CORE Foodservice Brooke Dodds bdodds@corefoodservice.com 317-696-6578 https://corefoodservice.com/

KeyImpact is a nationwide organization of foodservice experts serving the diverse needs of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Operators across the food, packaging, and supplies categories.

281-153-8500 ext. 86379 www.primeroedge.com

CORE Foodservice is a re-imagined, best- in-class North American agency focused on providing solutions for the foodservice industry’s new operating environment.

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