THE FOOD SERVICE unit of San Miguel Foods has recently introduced a ready-to-eat product line that aims to help food business owners and entrepreneurs become more efficient in their businesses.
In a statement on Wednesday, Great Food Solutions (GFS) said its new line under the Cook Express and Chef’s Selection brands will offer fully cooked dishes and can be customized to match consumers’ tastes.
GFS Vice President and General Manager Helene Z. Pontejos said the new product line offers minimal investment, consistency in quality and taste, fewer waste, and convenience.
“Food entrepreneurs can take advantage of this line to expand their own food offerings. Meanwhile, today’s consumers are always on the lookout for more grab and go food options that are still full in flavor. This ready-to-eat line gives them a taste of home-cooked meals, minus the complexities,” Ms. Pontejos said.
The new product line consists of 11 viands under the Cook Express brand, namely: Beef Tapa, Bistek, Dinuguan, Kare-Kare, Lechon Paksiw, Chicken Karaage, Chili Con Carne, Callos, Chicken Pastel, Korean Beef Stew, and Chicken Hardinera.
Meanwhile, the Chef’s Selection brand will offer its first ready-to-eat product, fresh corned beef.
It also offers other products, including Angus Burger, Chorizo Hamonado Patty, and Chicken Tocino.
“All ready-to-eat viands are slow cooked, made with 100% real meat from Magnolia poultry and Monterey Meats, and use Individually Quick Freeze (IQF) technology for sealed-in freshness and 100% food safety assurance,” the company said.
“Owners of quick service restaurants, cafeterias, neighborhood cafes or even home-based food businesses who are looking to add more items to their menu now have a ready-made baseline that they can further customize with other ingredients to enhance and personalize,” it added.
The newly launched product line will be offered in 500 gram microwaveable tubs or one kilogram packs and will be sold at Petron Treats and San Miguel Corp.’s The Mall online market. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave
