MARCH 2015
contents
Regular Updates
FRONTLINE NEWS
Check out New Zealand's first flag, kitchen life hacks,
wants head for March and more - page 7
BEHIND THE SCENES
We follow professional food stylist Jo Wilcox on set at
our Desserts Brochure photo shoot - page 9
EXPERT PRODUCE PANEL
All you need to know about Watercress and how it can
inspire your menu - page 19
EXPERT MEAT PANEL
The cost of portion control vs whole
steak primals - page 23
EXPERT SEAFOOD PANEL
Put the deep fryer away and learn new ways
of cooking fish - page 27
EXPERT BUSINESS PANEL
Should you use Social Media to communicate
with your customers? - page 29
PACKAGING PANEL
How do you know what containers are microwave safe? - page 31
Feature Article
HOLIDAYS AND LIQUOR LICENSING
What you need to know about selling liquor and employing staff on public holidays - page 20 & 21
What's Hot
BIDVEST FOOD SHOW DATES
Find out when and where
- page 5
NZ VEGETARIAN DISH CHALLENGE
All the details can be found here
- page 6
SMART CHOICE POINTS PROMOTION
Claim extra Bidclub points with Smart Choice
- page 12
NATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CULINARY CHALLENGE
Entry details and prizes can be found here
- page 15
You must register before you can earn points. If you are not registered yet, contact your account manager or local branch. See full terms and conditions and how to claim at back of brochure.
To help you quickly find products, points are colour coded
Ambient
Chilled
Frozen
Non Food
THE LUCK OF THE IRISH!
It's St Patrick's Day on the 17th which means anything green, white and orange
goes. This month is our most informative issue to date to help you and your
business grow. We've packed it with a wide range of helpful information and points
deals to educate and inspire you during the lucky month of March. Check out what
we have inside for you this issue...