Add something special to your “Friday Fish Fry” menus that will set you apart from competitors. If you’ve tried our extra crispy Authentic Tempura Batter, you will love our All-Purpose Seasoned Batter Mix! Seasoned to perfection and versatile, it’s an ideal base batter for fish, chicken, vegetables, and seafood. Upper Crust Enterprises All-Purpose Seasoned Batter

National Panko Day, observed on February 1st, celebrates the Japanese breadcrumb style “Panko.” It’s a day to appreciate the unique texture and crispness Panko adds to so many favorite dishes! This is a great opportunity to set aside the standard breadcrumbs and use Panko. After all, the word “panko” literally translates to “bread crumbs” or

January and February feature three of our favorite “National Food Days.” In January, we celebrate National Tempura Day and National Fish Taco Day, which happens to be one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Then, on February 1st, we observe National Panko Day. Be sure to check back soon to explore the many ways you can

It’s not new “news.” However, it keeps getting worse: rising costs and the availability of eggs have been critical issues for the F&B industry. The Washington Post recently posted an article stating, “Avian influenza has affected more than 108 million poultry in 48 states since 2022, lifting prices and diminishing supply.” Although this article addresses

The volatility of egg prices has long been a significant issue, driven by various factors, dramatically affecting operating costs for operators who bread their own menu items. The urgency of addressing this issue cannot be overstated. Upper Crust Enterprises provides a straightforward solution for reducing back-of -house menu costs by offering a breading option that

Over the past several years, menu performance data indicates that consumers strongly prefer fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders. The quick service restaurant (QSR) chicken segment has outperformed all other market segments, becoming the leading growth driver in the food service industry. For five consecutive years, the love of “all things chicken” has stirred

  Foodmarket recently published an article addressing an important issue many in the F&B industry are currently navigating – food costs and portion size. Are you feeling the pressure of rising food costs and looking for a way to reduce serving sizes without upsetting value-minded customers? Upper Crust Enterprises has a simple and cost-effective solution that can

The rising cost of eggs has many restaurants looking for cost-effective alternatives. If this describes one of your challenges, we have a simple and tasty solution.  Instead of the traditional egg wash used for fried menu items, consider the unique Upper Crust Enterprises Egg Free Tempura Batter Mix. It’s a perfect replacement for standard flour

Last month, manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies gathered at Chicago’s McCormick Place for one of the food industry’s most significant events of the year. Companies launched new products and discussed moving toward a sustainable future, explicitly agreeing that consumers expect more from their food. It’s now the industry’s crucial role to deliver on these expectations.

The population growth of Hawaiian, Asian, and Hispanic demographics in the United States has significantly increased over the past two decades. This growth has led to a shift in consumer preferences, with a greater demand for cultural cuisine. Understanding these changes is crucial as they have notably contributed to a marked acceleration in various restaurants’