Home Resources Farms FAQ Contact HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS WHOLESALE Food For Thought Home » Blog ALLCOOK LIKE A CHEFHEALTHY LIFESTYLEINDUSTRY NEWS NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Food and Wholesale Prices Rising Yet Again as We Approach the End of 2021 Inflation spike: U.S. wholesale prices keep surging as we approach the end of 2021, and we have yet to see what the following year holds in store for the food industry. On top of many staple items – including mushrooms – getting scarcer and scarcer, you might have noticed a significant (and rising) spike in […] READ MORE NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Chipperbec Potatoes – The Perfect Spuds for Chef’s French Fries Do you know why Chipperbec Potatoes have become the chefs’ favorite spuds for fries and chips? Find out what makes them unique and where to buy them at peak quality and price just in time for the holidays! Behold the country’s finest chipping and frying potatoes: the novel Chipperbec! Grown specifically for use in chips […] READ MORE NOVEMBER 10, 2021 5 Thanksgiving Table Decor Tips for Your Restaurant Is your restaurant ready to host a bountiful Thanksgiving? Aside from a well-crafted special menu, a festive tablescape is an absolute must on Turkey Day. If you’re out of ideas, read on for some of the best Thanksgiving table decor tips and quick crafts! Thanksgiving is quickly drawing near, but is your restaurant ready to […] READ MORE NOVEMBER 3, 2021 A Chef’s Guide to Cooking with Persimmons Welcome to a helpful introduction to the cherished persimmon fruit and its most widespread varieties, Fuyu and Hachiya. We’ll visit everything essential on their seasonality, prep, recommended uses, and much more! For a fruit that was thought to scare tigers away in Korean folklore, dried persimmons make for a delicious fall dessert. This is not […] READ MORE OCTOBER 28, 2021 The New Steps of Service in Fine Dining The new steps of service in fine dining greatly enhance core business processes while also catering to evolving customer needs. Get a glimpse of the best restaurant customer service tips to ensure your establishment is not lagging far behind this innovative nationwide model! Out With the Old Hospitality businesses have been under heavy pressure during […] READ MORE OCTOBER 20, 2021 Chanterelles Rarity, Flavor & Texture in One Perfect Mushroom Chanterelle mushrooms are the golden stars of the forest, sensational in looks and taste alike. We’ll talk about their remarkable health benefits, what they taste like, how to store them, and all the other qualities that make them so popular with chefs! Sculpted like a funnel, this mustard-yellow fellow is a well-received sensation in any […] READ MORE OCTOBER 14, 2021 Winter Squash Varieties & Where to Bulk Buy Different Types of Squash Squash season is still going strong! We’ll talk about the most popular types of winter squash, what makes them stand out, and where to buy the best wholesale squash for your seasonal delicacies! Squash is a fall and winter staple that resurfaces every year for a good reason. Nutritious, versatile, and remarkably storage-friendly, it’s a […] READ MORE OCTOBER 7, 2021 Potato Varieties and Cooking Guide Some potato varieties are always in high demand! We’ll talk about the most popular types, when to use them, and where to buy the best wholesale potatoes in bulk. Oh, spuds, the ultimate comfort food! When you think about potatoes, a few types come to mind: sweet, starchy, red, russet. But did you know that […] READ MORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 The Coziest Bar & Restaurant Fall Decor Ideas We bring you a few ingenious café and restaurant fall decor ideas go with the chilly weather this autumn! The chilly days of fall have settled in well. But, truth be told, showcasing your seasonal menus alone might not convince the occasional (shivering) bypasser to set foot in your restaurant. It’s a whole different story, […] READ MORE SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 Why Apples Must Make it on Your Fall Menu – Apple Nutrition & Health Benefits When it comes to local apples, there’s more to it than the taste! These apple nutrition facts give you all the more reasons to add them to your seasonal menu. An apple a day keeps the doctor away…and we firmly believe it also draws more clients to your restaurant! Fragrant, sweet to tart, and highly […] READ MORE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 Mushroom Shortage, Among the Latest Consequences of the U.S. Labor Issue The unforeseen mushroom shortage is the latest labor-related issue to hit the foodservice industry, and this doesn’t bode well for restaurants. With September widely known as National Mushroom Month, it’s no wonder that people are trying to fill up their plates with these delicious low-calorie, fat-free, and low-sodium goodies. What fules the hype? Mushrooms have […] READ MORE SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 A Beginner’s Guide to Pairing Fruit and Cheese Having company over? Nothing impresses quite as much as an exquisite charcuterie board or a delightful cheese platter – well, provided that you know the secrets to pairing fruit and cheese properly. As you start working on that picture-perfect platter you had envisioned only minutes ago, it suddenly hits you, ‘Wait, what fruit goes with […] READ MORE AUGUST 27, 2021 A Chef’s Essential Guide to Heirloom Tomatoes The intriguing colors, the odd shapes, the maximum flavor punch. Sounds familiar? We certainly hope so! Most of us have probably laid our eyes upon an uneven and multicolored bunch of Heirloom tomatoes at some point in our lives but settled for some shiny-red, perfectly round Beefsteak tomatoes instead. But was that truly the best […] READ MORE AUGUST 19, 2021 How to Store Produce for Peak Freshness and Longer Shelf Life – Best Practices FAQ Dedicating a bit of time to understanding how to store produce properly can significantly and positively impact both your eating habits and the environment at large. We had another blog on this critical topic last week, covering factors that influence storage life and what to avoid at all costs when storing your vegetables. Of course, […] READ MORE AUGUST 12, 2021 How to Store Vegetables – Factors that Influence Storage Life & What to Avoid Yes, it sounds like common knowledge. But do you actually know how to store vegetables properly inside or outside the fridge to avoid early spoils and keep your produce not only safe to eat but also at peak freshness? This is crucial with wholesale vegetables and wholesale produce in general: that’s because whole, organic, unsprayed […] READ MORE AUGUST 5, 2021 Pinkglow Pineapple – Everything You Need to Know about this New Summer Sensation Yes, they’re “legit”! Even if they sound like something straight out of a fairy story, Pink or Pinkglow Pineapples aren’t the product of a fruitful fantasy – at least not anymore! They go by Pinkglow™ (also known as Rosé Pineapple), and they were first engineered and produced by Del Monte® Foods. Yes, pink pineapple is […] READ MORE JULY 30, 2021 NYC to Require Proof of Vaccination for Entry to Restaurants As public health specialists anticipate a high spike in Delta strain infections, NYC takes action. NYC to ask for proof of vaccination upon entering indoor dinings, gyms, and enclosed entertainment venues. The program, called “The Key to NYC Pass,” is the first of its kind in the US. Check out the public announcement shared via […] READ MORE JULY 23, 2021 Restaurant Inventory Management Tips To Enhance Your Business Performance We can’t stress it enough: restaurant inventory management done right is the key to optimizing your day-to-day operations and getting a better grip on your bottom line. In short, inventory management refers to a series of concurring practices that regulate your stock – both perishables and non-perishable items in your restaurant’s storage. Using the proper […] READ MORE JULY 15, 2021 8 Fantastic Menu Engineering Tips to Spice Up Your Restaurant It’s called restaurant menu engineering for a reason. It means there is far more to a restaurant menu than its immediate visual impact – things like layout, color scheme, and illustration.Fashioning your restaurant’s menu should feel like engineering a seamless system. When done the right way, it will simplify purchases, enhance the way clients perceive […] READ MORE JULY 7, 2021 Don’t Throw Away! 5 Splendid Ways to Use the Overripe Fruit in Your Restaurant Oh, lovely summer bounty! While we relish the blazing sun and gaze at gardens flush with vibrant fruits and vegetables, we muse on how heated July has already bestowed us with a large harvest. Needless to say, the overabundance of fresh produce has us purchasing under a spell. We think of the fragrant, luscious fruit […] READ MORE JUNE 29, 2021 Watermelon 101: Picking, Cutting, Storing & Drink Recipes Did you know that watermelon is one of the world’s healthiest foods? It owes its claim to fame for its high water content, its high content of lycopene, and its high levels of vitamin A and carotenoids including cancer-fighting lycopene. Best of all, it’s low in calories, high volume, filling, satisfying, and thirst-quenching. Plus it’s […] READ MORE JUNE 15, 2021 How to Choose the Right Wholesale Food Supplier for Your Restaurant Whether wholesale purveyors, green farms, or local food markets, a restaurant food supplier plays a critical role in delivering a memorable gastronomic experience. There are many different sorts of restaurant food suppliers out there. Still, we’ll focus on those carrying produce and perishables such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, fish, and meats. Due to their […] READ MORE JUNE 9, 2021 Why More and More Restaurants Turn to Locally Sourced Produce The term local (or locally produced, or locally sourced) is among the most subjective ones in our industry. On the one hand, it could refer to foods cultivated between 10 and 100 miles away from your restaurant…or even farther than that. For example, USDA’s Natural Agricultural Library (quotes the 2008 Farm Bill) states that locally […] READ MORE JUNE 2, 2021 A Practical Guide on Reducing Food Waste in Your Restaurant According to the UNEP’s Food Waste Index Report from 2021, around 17% of the global food production is consigned to the waste bin. And we were shocked to find that 26% of that waste comes from the foodservice industry alone (versus 13% from retail). But is it really that much of a shock? Anyone who […] READ MORE MAY 30, 2021 Fermented Foods Are Among the Healthiest Trends How often have you bought kefir from the supermarket in the past month? How hard was it to find that fantastic Kombucha brand? And when will you get the chance to restock on some Korean kimchi? That cider you had with your friends, the wine you enjoyed with your lover last summer…! Apart from tasting […] READ MORE MAY 22, 2021 Food Industry Challenges – Making Ends Meet in the New Shortage Economy While the entire global economy grasps at straws, the food industry takes one massive hit after another. Shortages continue to breach most areas of the supply chain, from warehousing, transportation, shipping, rents, and labor to various resources such as gas, lumber, chicken wings, and even computer chips! As demand quickly increases, industry professionals now strive […] READ MORE MAY 15, 2021 The Eden of Edible Flowers: More than Embellishment If you thought restaurants only add flowers for extravagant plating, you might be in for a surprise or two. Far from being a modern-day gastronomic addition, edible flowers have found extensive use in the old times of Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese. Many such early civilizations have skillfully blended them into their ritual, medicine, […] READ MORE MAY 10, 2021 If Millions Are Unemployed, Then Why Can’t Companies Find Workers? You must have heard about the spiking unemployment rate ascribed to the worldwide pandemic: this is no news. So what’s the labor shortage of 2021 all about? According to The Wall Street Journal, this spring has seen more job openings in the U.S. than before the pandemic hit in March 2020. Despite that, so many restaurants have found […] READ MORE APRIL 30, 2021 Know Your Stone Fruit – A quick guide to this season’s best picks! Wait a second…what’s a Stone Fruit? As the name hints, a stone fruit, also known as a drupe, generally describes a thin-skinned fleshy fruit containing a pit with a ‘stone’ (essentially a tough seed) at its center. Hence the silly name. Common examples include almonds, mangos, plums, olives, cherries, peaches, lychees, blackberries and raspberries (the […] READ MORE APRIL 22, 2021 Bananas vs. Plantains – What’s the difference? So what’s all the confusion about bananas and plantains? They look similar, and they’re both fruits that are very nutritious. Well, although there are many similarities, they are also very different, and here’s why. How are Bananas and Plantains different? Coming from the same family of plants, bananas and plantains are both considered fruits that […] READ MORE APRIL 15, 2021 Everything You Need To Know About Asparagus Known around the world as the queen of vegetables, asparagus isn’t just healthy but delicious too. Harvested at its peak, spring is the perfect time to purchase and enjoy them. They’re full of flavor and nutrition, as well as being reasonably priced. It’s also a great way to sneak some fiber into your diet as […] READ MORE APRIL 5, 2021 The Ultimate 10 Food Trends in 2021 The food industry brings new rules to the game this year. The COVID pandemic left its mark on every industry under the sun. The food industry has seen both sides of the coin because of the harsh restrictions. It’s particularly interesting because while some parts of the story continue (i.e. the increase in the popularity […] READ MORE MARCH 31, 2021 Cantaloupe: Storing, Health Benefits & Fun facts Want to control your weight? Eat cantaloupe! Potassium-rich cantaloupe has been shown to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. It contains a relatively high amount of water, fiber, and is low in calories. So, the next time you go shopping and need to pick a deliciously sweet fruit, this melon is a […] READ MORE MARCH 22, 2021 Strawberries 101: Storing, Preserving, Nutrition & Health Benefits Best Methods for Washing & Storing Strawberries There’s nothing quite like eating a perfectly ripe strawberry. Besides the fact that they can be expensive, it’s not easy picking out the perfect ones. In fact, there’s nothing worse than buying a pint of strawberries only to find out after opening that some are moldy or they’re […] READ MORE MARCH 12, 2021 All You Need To Know About Fiddleheads Ferns What Are Fiddlehead Ferns A fiddlehead ferns is a vegetable that has tightly coiled tips and grows in the wild. Best Time Of Year To Purchase They are available early spring, generally from mid-April through early May depending on the rainfall. The Origin They are foraged only for a limited number of weeks in the […] READ MORE MARCH 3, 2021 Green Smoothie And Lemonade Recipes To Boost Your Health We can do our best to eat right and exercise but at the end of the day, we inevitably expose ourselves daily to environmental toxins. Our bodies are able to handle some of it, but it’s best not to overwhelm our liver. It will leave you feeling sluggish, tired, and unwell. That’s when it would […] READ MORE SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Riviera Produce NEWSLETTER Sign Up To Receive Special Offers & News Address 205 Jackson St, Englewood, NJ 07631 201-227-7105 201-227-7131 inquiries@rivieraproduce.com Home About Us Contact Donate Food Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy FAQ Shop Riviera Beverages Box Packages Dairy & Eggs Grocery Janitorial Supplies Meat & Poultry Pastry Produce Follow Us @2021, All Rights Reserved Riviera Produce