Dennis Knows Food: August 2017

Friday, August 25, 2017

Episode 27 - Tips for Marketing Campaigns, Peanut Allergies & AI Cookies


Robots are coming, and they're bringing spatulas! 

This week saw the celebration of National Peach Pie Day, and our foodie fact for the week is inspired by peaches. We're doing something a little different with this week's fact, tune in to find out!

In this episode we're discussing tips for success in your next marketing campaign. We'll explain why focusing on your target audience, using the right language, engaging potential customers at the right time - and in the right place can have an impact on the results you see. Australian researchers have made a potential breakthrough in the fight against deadly peanut allergies. And Google now has a computer capable of making the perfect chocolate chip cookie. These topics and more in this week's podcast! 

Ten new items have been added to our inventory this week. We'll share one that comes in several bakery-fresh varieties. You can always find more information our newest products on our website, including their item number, brand and pack size through the links below.


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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com. This weeks new products - 8/23/17. And Shaun Buck's article on Inc.com - "7 Ways to Foolproof Your Next Marketing Campaign.


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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Episode 26 - Five Ways to Boost Fall Sales, Calamari, Tarator Sauce and New Products

It's Thursday, August 17th, and today is National Vanilla Custard Day! 

Our foodie fact is not inspired by vanilla custard, but rather by one of this week's new product additions, calamari. Find out where the word calamari comes from in this episode!

In episode 26 of our podcast we'll be discussing five ways to boost fall sales. Autumn is a favorite time of year for many folks, and it's an ideal time to adjust your menu to capture new sales opportunities. We're also going to talk calamari, you'll find out where the name came from, how it's eaten around the world and learn about a sauce that pairs perfectly with it. The sauce we're talking about is "tarator," not to be confused with tartar sauce. Follow the link below to our Pinterest page to see the recipe. And on a humorous note we've got a short punny story to share with you. 


Fourteen new items have been added to our inventory this week. We'll share more about those in this episode. You can also find more information on these items, including their item number, brand and pack size through the link below. 


Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com, and this weeks new products - https://www.dennisexpress.com/new-products-81617

Tarator Recipe:  
Tarator sauce is perfect for meats, and even better on pita sandwiches like shawarma. It is a universal sauce and can be used on veggies, seafood, beef, chicken, and lamb. 

https://www.pinterest.com/dennisknowsfood/lets-get-saucy/ 

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Friday, August 4, 2017

Episode 25 - Guests & Their Cell Phones, Menu Psychology and New Products


It's Thursday, August 3rd, and today is National Watermelon Day!

Our foodie fact is inspired by this Summer favorite. The United States is the world’s 4th largest producer of watermelon. How many pounds of watermelon are grown in the US each year?

In this week’s podcast we’re picking up the phone – well, your customers are anyway. We’ll touch on the growing impact of smart phones on foodservice. We’re also taking a closer look at the psychology behind good menu design.
There’s actual science behind getting customers to order and spend more. For example, did you know that alluding to past time periods can trigger happy memories of family, tradition, and nationalism?” One study says, “Customers sometimes like the feeling of tasting something wholesome and traditional.” Connecting emotionally with your food can draw out these happy and nostalgic memories resulting in more satisfied customers.

Lastly, a slew of new items have been added to our inventory - sixteen to be exact, more about those in this week’s episode. You can also find more information on these items, including their item number and pack size through the link below.


Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website - www.DennisExpress.com. This weeks new products - https://www.dennisexpress.com/new-products-8217. Our recipe for Smoked Pork Belly Sliders - https://www.dennisexpress.com/recipe-pork-belly-sliders

Blog Bonus: Perfect Pairings Drive Profits
Two tastes are better than one. Suggesting food and beverage pairings can satisfy the 60% of consumers who are interested in pairings when dining out... Continue reading here: https://www.dennisexpress.com/perfect-pairings-drive-profits 


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