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20
May

Hormel Recipe Spotlight

Garlic Grilled Tomatoes with Pepperoni SERVINGS: 8  PREP TIME: 10 minutes  TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese 16 slices HORMEL® Pepperoni 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves DIRECTIONS 1. Prepare oiled grill for high heat. In small bowl, combine olive oil and garlic. 2. Place tomatoes

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23
Apr

TOP 50 RESTAURANTS IN THE CARIBBEAN

The Old Stone Farm House Restaurant is an award-winning, fine dining restaurant set in a 200-year old, restored plantation field house overlooking the lush countryside of St. Thomas. More than two centuries ago the Old Stone Farmhouse was the core of a Danish sugar plantation at Estate Lovendahl. The graceful arches, two- foot-thick walls and majestic rafters are reminiscent of

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25
Mar

What We Can Do for You at Merchants Export

Logistics is always complicated. But when you're located on an island, there are extra layers of complexity that need consideration to prevent delays and mistakes. If you’ve worked with Merchants Export before, you probably know that we are the Caribbean’s premier food distributor. We have warehouses on St Thomas, St Croix and Anguilla in addition to our 100,000 s.f. distribution
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18
Feb

NEW Web Ordering System Instructions

Our NEW Web Ordering System will be ready to launch this weekend.  The existing Web Ordering System will be down by noon on Saturday, February 22nd.  The NEW system should be live by noon on Sunday, February 23rd (unless there are problems).  PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY IF YOU CANNOT PLACE YOUR ORDER ON LINE. Please review the step-by-step instructions below as
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10
Jan

Sustainability Trends: Satisfying Customers and Lowering Your Environmental Impact

Consumers have become increasingly more aware of the environmental impacts of their diets, especially when eating out. As such, this places the burden on foodservice outlets to offer a more comprehensive selection of eco-friendly and sustainable foods. As a food distributor, Merchants Market Group acknowledges the need to provide our clients with products to meet this demand. What Is Sustainable
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10
Jan

Better Than Soy — Unusual Plant-Based Ingredients to Elevate Your Menu

At one point in time, soy was always the answer to the plant-based question. Tofu, tempeh, and soy crumbles were simple substitutes for most meat products, and they were easy to access from restaurant suppliers. But now, there has been a shift in the way plant-based food is being approached. Chefs are experimenting with different produce to create unique flavors
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18
Nov

Food Items That Are Trending in the Caribbean

In an area with a strong culinary tradition like the Caribbean, it can seem like the popular food items don’t change much. But in fact, import and export taxes, local growing seasons, generational shifts, and trends in the U.S. and elsewhere can all have an impact on island food tastes. For example, fast food has been wildly popular in certain
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18
Nov

Infusing Your Menu with Flexibility for Allergies and Dietary Restrictions

Food Allergies on the Rise Global estimates indicate that 2.5% of the general population suffers from food allergies. Due to a disparity of reporting and research throughout different regions of the world, experts believe there could be as many as 520 million people worldwide dealing with food allergies. Out of the food allergies reported, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, and shellfish
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15
Oct

Working With Logistics: How to Make Them Work For You

Food distribution, like any part of managing a business, can become a logistical nightmare without the proper foresight and planning. When you run a restaurant or hotel in the Caribbean islands, you need a guarantee that food products delivered to your business will arrive on time and exactly as you ordered them. So how do you avoid the headache of

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14
Oct

Creative Grab-and-Go Meal Ideas for the Active Vacationers

It is possible to eat healthy, nutrient-rich, and beautiful meals on the go. If you have clientele coming through your hotel restaurant or other dining establishment but they’re not planning to sit down and stay in, give them the option of ordering a convenient takeout meal. It doesn’t have to be fast food or cheap quality; there are delicious, high-quality

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