We are excited to officially announce the following new manufacturer partners joining Riverwood Sales: Troika Foods – Cabbage Rolls and Pasta Troika Foods started out in Edmonton, Alberta over two decades ago, making handmade cabbage rolls using a traditional Ukrainian recipe. Troika also purchased Pasta Time, another Alberta-based business specializing in filled frozen pasta, fresh cut pasta, and assorted sauces currently housed in a newly renovated federally inspected HACCP approved plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Leclerc Foods – Granola Bars, Cookies and Crackers A Canadian Family Owned business since 1905 with its Head Office Read More...
Welcome Ryan Griffiths to Riverwood Sales in BC!
We are excited to announce the hiring and placement of Ryan Griffiths to Riverwood Sales servicing the British Columbia region. Ryan joins us with a great knowledge of the food service market place with recent experience working with a manufacturer selling and marketing to the distributor world along with past history and knowledge as a food service distributor sales representative for a number of years. Ryan’s interest to be selling and building relationships with our customer base is something we are very excited about and look forward to having him manage the BC territory. Please help us welcome Ryan to team Riverwood. Read More...
Team Riverwood Welcomes Back Rob Owen in Calgary
We are excited to announce that Rob Owen will be returning to Riverwood Sales and taking control of the Southern Alberta Territory. Rob Owen has countless years of experience with both Riverwood and the food service industry and his expertise and knowledge of our product lines and the industry is expected to achieve the results we expect from this territory. Read More...
Welcome Chef Michael Dawson to the Riverwood Test Kitchen!
Riverwood Sales is pleased and excited to announce the hiring of Michael Dawson. Chef Michael Dawson brings over 15 years of experience within the hospitality and food industry in BC. With a strong start in his hometown of White Rock, just outside of Vancouver, Chef Michael sharpened his kitchen skills at local cafes, bakeries, and diners while pursuing a Marketing Management Diploma. Driven by his ever-increasing passion for food, Michael was keen to expand his knowledge after graduation by taking the Professional Culinary Arts and Advanced Pastry Diploma program at Dubrulle International Culinary Arts. He then advanced through the ranks with Westin Hotels and took Read More...
Pulled Pork Gyoza
Created by Chef Salina using Cardinal's fully-cooked Pulled Pork, these quick and easy gyoza make an excellent addition to any appetizer menu. Ingredients 500 grams Cardinal Meats Pulled Pork w/ Spice 7 grams Ginger, zested 6 grams Garlic, finely chopped 40 grams Green Onions, finely chopped 1 gram Black Pepper, ground 8 grams Lemon Juice 45 grams Egg Whites 35 grams Roland Foods Panko Bread Crumbs 40 Dumpling Wrappers Garnish 1 bottle Roland Foods Soy Ginger Glaze 1 bottle Roland Foods Sesame Oil 1 container 230g, Sweet Pea Shoots Directions Mix well together: ginger, garlic, green onions, pepper, and lemon juice. Fill dumpling wrappers with 15 to 20 Read More...
Welcome Bonnie Fibke to the Riverwood Sales, Edmonton!
Riverwood is please and excited to announce the hiring of Bonnie Fibke! Servicing the Northern Alberta region out of her home base of Edmonton, Bonnie has a great wealth of knowledge along with many key personal relationships. With her personal drive for success and passion to service customers, we look forward with enthusiasm to the continued growth in this territory. As our current team member in Northern Alberta, Penny Patterson, exits for her maternity leave, we are confident Bonnie’s drive will create many successes. Please help us welcome Bonnie to the Riverwood Sales Edmonton Team. Bonnie Fibke 780-218-1582 | bonnief@riverwoodsales.com Read More...
NEW! GFS Kabobs and Satays
Gordon Food Service and Riverwood Sales are excited to introduce a new line of Kabobs and Satays! These new products were showcased at all the recent GFS shows and will be appearing on menus across the country! Kabobs are a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and make a great grill option on any menu. Offer them straight off the grill, as an add-on for a salad, with flat bread and rice for an entree, or a fun addition to any kid's menu. GFS Kabobs are available in pork or chicken and come fresh, quick frozen, or fully cooked. Kabob serving suggestions Serve with flat breads like pitas or naan and/or rice, a bed of greens, sliced onions, tomatoes, assorted olives, feta Read More...
Texas Style Slow Braised Beef Poutine
Slow-braised beef poutine done Texas style and stacked on Fraser Valley yam coins with fresh cheese curds! Portion Size: 24 Canapés Ingredients 600 grams Fraser Valley Yams, peeled 200 grams Shallots, peeled 400 grams Cardinal Meats Fully Cooked Pulled Beef au Jus 400 grams Fresh Cheese Curds, cut large pieces into 0.5”x0.5” piece 300 grams AP Flour 150 ml Water Salt Pepper Crispy Shallots With a mandoline, thinly slice the peeled shallots. In a bowl, mix 100 grams AP flour, salt and pepper. Add sliced shallots and evenly coat. Shake off excess flour and place into 350F Fryer. Fry until crisp and golden brown. Strain off excess oil and season with salt. Set Read More...
Tandoori Maple Chicken Wings
This tasty recipe features Roland Tandoori Paste and is a great addition to any appetizer menu. Ingredients 1 lb Raw Chicken Wings 4 oz Roland Tandoori Paste 1 oz Vegetable Oil 0.2 oz Salt 0.1 oz Coarse Ground Black Pepper 3 oz Maple Syrup Directions In a stainless steel bowl toss together wings, tandoori paste, vegetable oil, salt, pepper Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight Preheat oven to 400°F Evenly place marinated wings on a baking tray Bake in oven 30-35 mins Once wings are cooked place in a stainless steel bowl, add maple syrup and toss well Click here for more information about Roland Tandoori Paste. Read More...
NEW! Snap ‘N Go Oval MW Platter Anti-Fog Dome Combo
Anchor packaging is excited to bring you their new "Snap 'N Go" platter combo. Perfect for take out, the shallow platter has a smooth, plate-like surface that provides table-ready presentation. The smooth dome maximizes visibility with anti-fog and assures order accuracy. The flat top allows containers to be stacked securely without covering the steam vents. Designed with a busy kitchen in mind, each dome lid has arrows to help staff quickly line up platters for quick and easy closure with one hand to keep your operation running smoothly. The audible snap of the lid lets you know it's closed and securely in place to prevent messy spills during handling and transport. The Read More...