Dips That Deliver

Dips on the menu deliver shared experiences, fostering connection and conversation. They
deliver autonomy, allowing guests to control portion size and flavor intensity. They deliver ease-of-implementation for the kitchen team, using ready-to-eat products as is or adding easy, unique inclusions to create signature offerings. And they deliver higher checks. Recent research finds that guests who choose dip appetizers spend 25 percent more than average.*

Turn to the extensive dips and sauces product portfolio from AFP advanced food products llc to deliver the solutions that you seek.

Dips That Dazzle

Want to lean into the advantages of retro dips but apply a modern edge that steps up your menu game? Reimagining classic dips is both easy and impactful, offering a powerful means of elevating your menu.

Dips are a natural gateway to flavor exploration. The format itself lowers the barrier to experimentation, as diners are more likely to try something unfamiliar when it’s presented in a recognizable format. Start by taking stock of the global pantry. A creamy base can be infused with spices from North Africa, herbs from the Mediterranean or fiery heat from Latin America.

Pick a base and play with the build. Add an acid. Give it a little heat, a bit of sweet or deep umami. Maybe some tang? Explore use of elevated ingredients—reimagine a conventional onion dip with leeks or shallots. Unexpected inclusions and bold textures are transformative twists. Any small refinement can revamp a familiar build into a signature dish.

Dynamic Dips

Products that deliver menu versatility, featured in a variety of applications, provide foodservice operators with advantages like SKU optimization and low-lift preparation. Dips can offer extended reach as condiments, marinades and cooking sauces.

Beyond operational advantages, versatile dips open the door to innovation. They enable chefs to experiment with flavor pairings, seasonal twists and global inspirations without adding inventory strain. With one product serving multiple roles, it creates opportunities for signature standouts distinct from the competition.

For example, use Muy Fresco^® Creamy Onion dip as the signature spread atop frozen hashbrown patties for a fresh take on a breakfast avocado toast. Blend a yogurt- or sour cream-based dip with citrus juice or vinegar to create a tenderizing marinade for chicken, pork or seafood. Stir spinach-artichoke dip into pasta for an indulgent sauce. Repurposed dips speak to culinary creativity and deft flavor storytelling.

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*Technomic Ignite Consumer brand ratings data, Q3 2023 – Q2 2024.