Turn the Off Season ON

Off Season

The first step to understanding how to deal with your own off-season is trying to determine what people want when they don’t want what you are selling. I bet you veteran business owners can recognize the last day of your busy season. Or more accurately, you can probably pinpoint the first day of your slow… Read more »

What’s Blooming: Go Figure!

Figs

It’s not hard to figure out why an introverted flower, which is commonly referred to as a fruit, has been revered by mankind since the beginning of civilized existence. Although July through September is the fresh market season for this succulent crop, there’s never a bad time to discuss the addictive fig. Figure These Facts… Read more »

Feature Customer Q&A: The Central Region: America’s Axis of Flavor

Mandola's Italian Market

Imagine welcoming smiles and diverse menu options that display mouthwatering pictures of epicurean delights alongside sumptuous meal descriptions. Add to that the irresistible visuals of adorable children enjoying a cone of gelato, or an inspiring view of pride-filled owners living their dream realized—these are the images that one sees through a virtual visit to European-style… Read more »

Back To Our Roots: Talent, Team and Training

Training Center Team

Three Ts that have created the success of PreGel’s Professional Training Center PreGel AMERICA’s Professional Training Center (TC) has been instructing dessert-preneurs and professionals since 2005. It is certified by the American Culinary Federation and recently brought in some of the world’s best pastry chefs as instructors. Accomplishing that much in its six young years… Read more »

Reevaluate Your Business: PART 4: Building Local Press Relationships & Media Buys

News Media

The previous three articles in this series explored trouble areas in every business including location problems, involving customers to give them a sense of value, and utilizing social media to promote your business in the digital world. Last, but not least, we look at how to incorporate press and advertising: which outlets are relevant, how… Read more »

HR Corner: The Start of a New Year = Employee Evaluation Time

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The New Year brings the anticipation of change, growth and maybe even a little more wisdom. What better time than the new year to evaluate your current employees’ performances? It’s customary for businesses to conduct performance evaluations in January, as the new year always starts with setting new goals, strategic planning and budgets. While supervisors… Read more »

Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA Key Accounts Division Launches Website

Key Accounts Site

Site Targets Key Businesses in Food & Beverage Industry PreGel Key Accounts, a division of PreGel AMERICA, formally announced the launch of a new website, www.pregelkeyaccounts.com. A sister site to www.pregelamerica.com, the website targets key strategic businesses within the Food & Beverage industry including quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, supermarkets, cruise lines, high-yield bakeries and food… Read more »

Tree Talk: Many New Faces Join PreGel AMERICA’s Team

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Continued Growth Fuels New Hires in 3rd & 4th Quarters Nine new hires joined PreGel AMERICA’s staff during the third and fourth quarters of 2011. Two of the nine hires replaced former employees in the facilities maintenance and special service team departments, while the remaining seven are newly created positions within the company. The addition… Read more »

Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA Raises Over $7K in Fight Against Breast Cancer

Avon Walk

PreGel AMERICA is excited to announce the donation of over $7,000 to help fight the battle against breast cancer. “In It to Win It,” the dessert ingredient company focused its energies on a several campaigns in September and October to raise awareness and donate funds to local charity Carolina Breast Friends (CBF) and national charity… Read more »

Recipes: Snickerdoodle Gelato

Snicker Doodle Gelato

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in a large plastic bucket. Mix well for 2–3 minutes using an immersion blender. Place in Hot or Cold Process machine and follow the machine instructions. Cinnamon Cookie Dough DIRECTIONS In a mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter till soft; incorporate sugar and 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Cinnamon Compound. Incorporate… Read more »