FOODMatch

We are very proud to share our Founder's Story. Join?Phil Meldrum?as he talks about our mission, purpose, and the seeds of inspiration that sparked the beginnings of FOODMatch more than 25 years ago.

Our communities, particularly North Carolina and Florida, were devastated by Hurricane Helene and Milton. In addition to what we've all seen on the news, many of our grocery and restaurant partners have been forced to temporarily close during a time when they otherwise would have sought to provide food and aid to locals. We advocate researching charities that you are both mission-aligned with and have good ratings on sites like Charity Navigator. We have selected the below 4 organizations in this time of need: Asheville’s?Manaa Food Bank https://lnkd.in/gNe36HRS American Red Cross of NC. https://lnkd.in/eMS5m2vA Volunteer Florida https://lnkd.in/e55AUTY Cooperative Development Foundation's Recovery Fund Helping co-ops get back to business https://lnkd.in/eH7xu3AW

Divina Roasted Yellow Tomatoes are naturally sweet, mellow and juicy, roasted "low and slow" to enhance their natural sweetness. Marinated in garlic and herbs and crafted in the USA, we love these golden gems in grain salads or paired with fresh mozzarella and aged balsamic. And the drained marinade makes a great dressing! https://lnkd.in/gwaY46Km

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Divina's popular collection of mini spreads and honey are perfectly-portioned for gift baskets, entertaining trays, hospitality, airlines and more. We pack a lot of great flavor into such a small package! https://lnkd.in/gmvtXH-M

As Peruvian cuisine skyrockets in popularity, the piquillo pepper has emerged as one of its star ingredients. The Peruvian piquillo peppers are roasted to add a nice balance of caramelized sweetness to the spicy jalape?o, a top trending flavor profile in foodservice and grocery right now. Divina Roasted Piquillo & Jalape?o Pepper Spread is a complex sweet and spicy addition a sandwich, or as a component to a dip, aioli or dressing. https://lnkd.in/gR8UQMth #foodservice #peruvian #divina

Succulent and savory, Divina Mushrooms Marinated with Garlic & Herbs are grown and harvested in Kennett Square, PA (the mushroom capital of the world), before being preserved in a bright and vinegary garlic and herb marinade. Top a pizza, bowl, or salad or try these mushrooms tossed with pasta, broccoli rabe, Italian sausage, and roasted garlic. https://lnkd.in/dxjMgNjS

Divina Dolmas are a true masterpiece. We start with early-harvest Sultana grape leaves, prized for being tender and flavorful. Next, each leaf is filled by hand with a mixture of rice, herbs and spices. Finally, the dolma is rolled by hand and carefully packed. Our dolmas are great vegan addition to salads and charcuterie boards, or try them deconstructed in this stuffed roasted tomato dish. #divina #recipe #vegan #foodservice https://lnkd.in/gXWihUXK

Our Divina Calabrese Antipasto Salad is a fan favorite medley featuring Greek olives, roasted pepper strips, Asiago cheese and Calabrese salami. ? Divina's antipasti kits are designed to provide you with ultimate flexibility and quality. Mixed fresh in-house when you need it, each ingredient is fully experienced and enjoyed. It's also easy to customize each mix. For example, we love our Calabrese salad tossed with couscous and smoked almonds. https://lnkd.in/gak3UXxh

Quite simply, there is no substitute for a Divina roasted tomato. Handpicked, harvested and produced in the USA, our award-winning tomatoes are slow-roasted at a low temperature to draw out the fruit's natural sweetness. Offered in several piece sizes and marinade variations, this hero ingredienet will carry your menu from breakfast to dinner. Depending on the case size, our roasted red tomatoes can save $50+ per case in ingredient and labor costs when compared to purchasing raw materials and preparing from scratch. https://lnkd.in/e4DZ6rUS