Archive for 2016

The success of Bongards Premium Cheese comes down to high-quality cheese crafted using time honored recipes and the freshest milk. Bongards’ products are consistently sought after in a variety of segments from foodservice to food manufacturers to c-stores.  The secret to crafting a craveable cheese requires starting with the best ingredients. Making cheese on a…

The Jennissen family are Bongards patrons and have been recognized with a 2016 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The 200-cow Brooten, Minn., farm was acknowledged for its multi-generational commitment to a number of innovative sustainable practices. Highlights include reducing the farm’s energy use by 20 percent by utilizing an energy efficiency…

Create a craveable lunch menu with a fun Italian twist. These ideas feature hearty, filling breakfast foods and low-labor Bongards shreds and slices. Cheesy Bacon Bruncher Pizza – add protein-rich bacon, scrambled eggs and Bongards Mozzarella Shreds to a whole-grain pizza crust and bake – to serve up great nutrition slice after slice. Sausage, Egg…

Bongards has been crafting premium cheese, with care, since 1908. The quality that Bongards customers have come to enjoy is delivered through a passion for perfection. We strive to create the ideal cheese to meet our customers’ needs, whether that be a ghost pepper slice for a limited time sandwich or the perfect mozzarella stretch…

More and more foodservice operators are jumping on the “all-day breakfast” train, and it’s easy to see why. According to Technomic’s Consumer Trend Report series, about 35% of patrons wish restaurants offered breakfast fare for lunch, and 30% wish restaurants served breakfast food for dinner. Why? It’s not just about the treasured tastes, unique flavors…

Most savvy foodservice operators know that Millennials are changing the way we think of traditional meal times, driving demand for eating on the go and – yes – all-day breakfast. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 77% of Millennials say they want restaurants to serve breakfast throughout the day, so it’s no surprise…

Here are some easy-prep ideas for turning classic breakfast ingredients into hearty, cheese-alicious lunch and dinner faves: Chicken and Biscuit Breakfast – a fried chicken breast over a flaky buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs and a spicy queso sauce made with Bongards White Super Melt Process American Loaf. Chile Verde Benedict – pulled…

Everyone knows students circle “French Toast Day” on their lunch calendars, and look forward to enjoying this sweet breakfast classic at noontime, too. But there are lots of other ways to take nutrition-smart breakfast fare into the lunch hour and beyond – and deliver dishes that offer solid nutrition with rock-star kid appeal. Fuel them…

There’s never been more hype for all-day breakfast. McDonald’s is driving awareness and other big players like Taco Bell and Subway are taking it to the next level with innovative breakfast offerings and some fun marketing. As a C-store brand, you need to remember that these competitors are a threat to your breakfast program and…

Take your breakfast business to adventurous new places with updated sandwiches featuring on-trend carriers. You don’t have to go out on a limb. Just change up a few ingredients to elevate your sandwiches from ordinary to cutting edge. Big Bavarian – swap out the English muffin or biscuit for a chewy pretzel bun; add an…

Perfect for pre-made sandwiches When sliced, this cheese creates a moisture barrier and prevents a soggy sandwich Control input costs Controlling slice thickness yourself helps maximize profitability Taste the difference freshly sliced cheese makes Slicing cheese on site ensures maximum freshness Bongards cheese is made from our own farmers’ milk ensuring top quality and consistency…

Perfect for Soups, Sauces and Mac & Cheese Our cheese can deliver an unbeatable creamy melt that will make your products stand out. Some of our current varieties are: White and Yellow American American Cheddar Cheese Spread American Swiss Monterey Jack Cheese Product With Bongards you can expect consistent flavor, texture, color and melt, and…

As build-your-own concepts flourish in commercial foodservice environments—with sales growing 22% on average in 2014*—why not freshen up your lunchtime sandwich offering with a build-your-own sandwich bar? Here are several ideas to maximize student participation while meeting nutrition guidelines. Diversify your carriers – Break free of regular sandwich bread and give students more options, such…

For students, lunch is a time to cut loose and chow down. But for school foodservice operators, it’s your chance to get kids refueled for another half-day of learning. The best way to do this? Healthy foods — parents’ favorites, but not students’ first choice. The good news is that healthy doesn’t need to mean…

For 40% of consumers, the presence of additives in food is a growing concern, according to the June 2015 Consumer Food Trends Report from Technomic. They’re not only looking for wholesome nutrition and great flavor, but they also want it to come as naturally as possible. Operators know this, too. Recent Technomic research indicates that…