HEALTHCARE GROUP PURCHASING

Basic American Food 1

Leahy/Carbotrol 2

Rich’s 2

MCR Program 3

HGP Agreements 3

Hoffmaster 4

Inside This Issue

www.hgpgroup.com

Contract #4003 MCR Rebates Apply

Proudly Serving the healthcare industry since 1988

800.575.2667

Volume 4, Issue 1 February 2012

DEHYDRATED POTATOES

VS. OTHER POTATOES

HOW DO WE COMPARE AND HELP REDUCE COSTS?

Basic American Foods vs. ScratchBasic American Foods vs. ScratchBasic American Foods vs. ScratchBasic American Foods vs. Scratch

♦ Consumer Preferred Taste (Flavor/Texture).

♦ Labor, 7 minutes from package to plate.

♦ Consistency Issues? Different cook? No Problem with BAF.

♦ Safety, no peeler/knife required.

♦ $.17 Potato Pearls Natural vs. $.22 Scratch.

Basic American Foods vs. FrozenBasic American Foods vs. FrozenBasic American Foods vs. FrozenBasic American Foods vs. Frozen

♦ BAF No cost with dry potatoes vs. Frozen cost per case– est. $2.13.

♦ No oven needed, just add hot water vs. reheat product in oven.

♦ Labor? BAF just add hot water vs. bake in oven.

♦ BAF 456 servings per case vs. 100 servings per case.

♦ BAF $.14 Potato Pearls Excel Mashed Potatoes vs.$.21 Frozen.

Basic American Foods vs. RefrigeratedBasic American Foods vs. RefrigeratedBasic American Foods vs. RefrigeratedBasic American Foods vs. Refrigerated

♦ No oven needed, just add hot water vs. reheat product in oven.

♦ Excel has a 9 month shelf life vs. closely monitor refrigerated shelf life.

♦ BAF allows YOU to control your patients sodium intake vs. high sodium content as a preservative in refrigerated products.

♦ BAF 456 servings per case vs. 90 servings per case.

♦ BAF $.14 Potato Pearls Excel Mashed Potatoes vs. $.21 Refrigerated.

Contact Jason Carmichael @ JCarmichael@baf.com for FREE Samples.

Recipe Cards, Nutritional Information and much more available at

www.baf.com.

The Dietary

Managers

Association has a

new name:

ANFP Association of

Nutrition &

Foodservice

Professionals

Interested in

Joining?

E-mail

njdma@aol.com

for information.

800-575-2667 / www.hgpgroup.com HGP Newsletter February 2012 - Page 2

INCREASED

REBATES

AVAILABLE!

To help deliver quality products at a competitive price, Leahy/IFP has increased the rebates back to members on all

Carbotrol products (as listed to the right). Rebates as high as $5/per case are automatically returned quarterly to all

participants in the MCR Program purchasing

through US Foods.

If you’re using another brand, compare the

color, quality, taste and yield of the Carbotrol line. Typically, you get what you

pay for — cheap price = cheap product. With Carbotrol, you get a superior product

with a competitive price, thanks to the

rebates returned quarterly.

For more information on the entire line

available from Leahy/IFP, contact Michael

Lojkutz at mlojkutz@leahy-ifp.com.

Contract #4082

“Adult Grilled Cheese”

The classic grilled cheese sandwich has been around for years and years. It was affordable, simple and easy

for Americans to make so it became a staple in American Culture. An “Adult Version” of the American Grilled

Cheese has hit mainstream with restaurants, food trucks, aspiring chefs and home cooks redefining this

childhood classic. Gourmet cheeses such as gouda, fontina, gruyere, aged cheddar, and havarti are sandwiched

between artisan breads especially Rich’s Panini Loaves. Other unique additions to the “adult grilled cheese”

include slices of premium meats, sautéed fruits and vegetables, and innovative spreads such as apricot

jalapeno relish, chipotle pesto, and compound butters. Several factors have contributed to the comeback and

exponential growth of “Adult Grilled Cheeses” in the marketplace: Nostalgic appeal, ease of preparation and

the skies the limit with customization. Operators across all segments, from major chains to independents to

food trucks, have recognized the growing demand for this sandwich.

Mfgr #00819 - MULTIGRAIN SUNFLOWER PANINI BREAD - SLICED 10/35.3 OZ

Dense sliced bread featuring a blend of wheat flour, flax seeds, oat flakes,

rolled oats, sesame and sunflower seeds. Used for grilling sandwiches on a

panini press. Fully baked format. 16 useable slices (5/8” thick) per loaf.

Mfgr #84354 - ITALIAN PANINI BREAD – SLICED 10/37.5oz

Dense sliced bread used for grilling sandwiches on a panini press. Fully baked

format. 16 useable slices (5/8” thick) per loaf.

Visit.richsfoodservice.com for recipe ideas, coupons, and more.

MCR Rebates Apply

Contract #4021

MCR Rebates Apply

Dist# Product Name

2011898 Mandarin Oranges

2083343 Tropical Fruit Salad

4054474 Pineapple Slices

9042854 Pineapple Chunks

3072246 Pineapple Crushed

9069931 Pineapple Tidbits

3011897 Apricot Halves

9015629 Fruit Cocktail

6019442 Fruit Mix

9019100 Fruits For Salad

2015634 Y.C. Peach Halves

1015635 Y.C. Peach Slices

4015624 Diced Peaches

8018392 Prunes

3015633 Applesauce

6026462 L.S. Cherries

7019433 D.S. Cherries

8015620 Pear Halves

8017998 Pear Slices

6015622 Diced Pears

9019431 Bite Sized Pears

5015631 Plum Halves

For more information please visit www.leahy-ifp.com

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• ACH

• ADVANCE PIERRE FOOD

• APPETIZERS

• BASIC AMERICAN

FOODS*

• BOBOLI/AMBRETTA FOODS

• BUSH’S

• BUTTERBALL

• CAMPBELL SOUP CO

• CATTLEMAN’S - BEEF

• CHEEMO

• CONAGRA

• CONTINENTAL MILLS

• COUNTRY PURE JUICE

• CUSTOM CULINARY*

• DANNON

• DINEX

• DOLE*

• DON’S SALADS

• FISHERY PRODUCTS

• GENERAL MILLS

• GEORGIA PACIFIC

• GOOD HUMOR

• H.J. HEINZ

• HATFIELD

• HOFFMASTER

• OLD NEIGHBORHOOD

• OTIS SPUNKMEYER

• PATUXENT - PORK

• PATRICK CUDAHY

• PELLMAN

• PILGRIMS PRIDE PIERCE

• PINNACLE FOODS

• PRIMO

• QUAKER OATS

• RASTELLI FOOD GROUP

• RICH PRODUCTS*

• SARA LEE BAKERY*

• SHASTA

• SOLO

• SMITHFIELD

• STRATAS

• SUGAR FOODS

• SUN RICH

• THIN n TRIM

• TYSON

• UNILEVER*

• WOW

• HORMEL FOODS

• HORMEL HEALTHLAB*

• ICELANDIC USA INC.

• J&J SNACK FOODS*

• JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE

• JOHN MORRELL FOOD

• KELLOGGS/KEEBLER

• KEN’S

• KOZY SHACK

• KRAFT - COFFEE GROUND

• KRAFT - COFFEE LIQUID

• LAMB WESTON

• LEAHY

• LEMON-X

• MCCORMICK COMPANY

• MICHAEL FOODS

• MONARCH - FOOD DIVISION

• NATIONAL PASTEURIZED EGGS

• NESTLE NUTRITION

• NESTLE PROFESSIONAL*

• NESTLE WATERS

• NEXT DAY GOURMET

HGP’s

Savings

Agreements

• DEAN FOODS DAIRY

GROUP

• DIRECT SUPPLY

• DON BROWN BUS

SALES

• ELLIS COFFEE

• G.T.S. WELCO/

PRAXAIR

• HD SUPPLY

• JACK & JILL ICE CREAM

• JERSEY PAPER PLUS

• KCI

• MALLARD MEDICAL

• NESTLE NUTRITION

• PREMIER ENERGY

GROUP

• SANOLITE

• TANDUS FLOORING

• TOTAL CARE PLUS

• US FOODS (PV & MCR)

• WOODRUFF ENERGY

MCR PROGRAM

Participating Vendors offering Rebates and/or Deviated Pricing

exclusively through US Foods.

START THE YEAR WITH SAVINGS

HealthCare Group Purchasing has 17 individual Savings Agreements Savings Agreements Savings Agreements Savings Agreements listed above to help members save money; all offered at absolutely no cost to you. Visit our newly redesigned websites to enroll on-line or for more details.

www.MCRProgram.com www.MCRProgram.com www.MCRProgram.com www.MCRProgram.com

View the short video and check out the automated MCR rebate program available for savings of up to 25% on purchases made through US Foods.

www.HGPGroup.comwww.HGPGroup.comwww.HGPGroup.comwww.HGPGroup.com

Information presented on additional Savings Agreements Savings Agreements Savings Agreements Savings Agreements available for Energy, Chemicals, Disposables, Food Service, Nutritionals, Flooring, & Maintenance.

If you’re using any of the above listed vendors, verify you are receiving contract pricing by contacting Patty @ pbuchner@hgpgroup.com or 800-575-2667. Your facility may be not be properly aligned, therefore not receiving the savings.

* additional coupons available for download

@ www.hgpgroup.com

HGP - HealthCare Group Purchasing Cedar Brook Corporate Center

3 Cedar Brook Drive

Cranbury, NJ 08512 PRSRT STD

US POSTAGE

PAID

TRENTON, NJ

PERMIT NO. 505

HGP Staff

• John Giampolo - President

• Mark Oliva - Vice President

• Bill Cunningham - Dir. of Marketing

• Patty Buchner - Dir. of Operations

• Ray Springman - Special Projects

• Alessia Ryan - Sr. Administrative Coordinator

February 2012 - Page 4 800-575-2667 / www.hgpgroup.com HGP Newsletter

Contract #4067

Since 1988, a proud affiliate

& sponsor of the New Jersey

Hoffmaster has lead the industry in producing the most complete line of specialty disposable tabletop products. With innovation as their cornerstone of success, Hoffmaster has always been the trend setter - setting the standard for color, fashion and design excellence.

Receive special HGP contract pricing on products ordered through US Foods. Visit www.hoffmaster.com for a complete guide or contact Patty @ (800) 575-2667 to receive a catalog.

MCR Deviated Pricing

“Nothing is particularly

hard if you divide it into

small jobs.”

Henry Ford