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September 12, 2011
1-4 pm at the Desmond in Albany, Ny
■ Taste and discover menu concepts created by fellow culinary
professionals ranging from appetizers to desserts
■ Network and gain exposure with fellow chefs
■ Enter to win a trip for 4 to the 2012 National Restaurant
Show in Chicago
■ Help select the People’s Choice award winner in the
Culinary Challenge
For directions please click here
April 15, 2011
At Ginsberg’s, we are constantly looking for ways to increase operational efficiencies without compromising service. We delivered service excellence through a very challenging winter while maintaining our $450 minimum order for delivery. But as we are all aware, oil and gasoline prices have skyrocketed in the past year and diesel fuel pricing suffered as well, increasing by more than 50%.
To counterbalance the escalating fuel costs we are faced with two choices: raise our prices or initiate a fuel surcharge. With food prices expected to increase over 4% in 2011 we believe the fairest option is to institute a fuel surcharge. As of Monday, April 18, 2011 there will be a fuel surcharge of $5.00 for each delivery made to your location.
We encourage you to save by planning orders carefully to limit the number of deliveries to your location. In the event of a delivery error on our part the fuel surcharge will be waived on the backup delivery.
The Ginsberg’s Staff thanks you for being our customer and appreciates your understanding in this matter.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Culinary Explorations Food Show on March 28, 2011!
NYSRA Membership Pays!
- Member Benefits and Cost-Saving Discount Services - Workers' Compensation Dividends, BMI music licensing discounts, Payroll Processing, Health Insurance and much more!
- International Restaurant and FoodService Show of NY - Highly attended, widely respected, incredibly educational! This is one event you never want to miss and as a Member of the New York State Restaurant Association you won't have to! Each member receives a complimentary ticket to our Show!
- Legislative Updates - NYSRA plays an active role in listening to our members' needs and defending them as well as educating them on new legislation that could cost you money if you are not informed of new policies --- "While government continues to place increased burdens on our ability to do business, it is nice to know that I have a voice with NYSRA!" Anthony Mingone, Romolo's Restaurant, Westchester/Rockland Chapter
Register Online or contact NYSRA at 800.452.5212
Changes
Suzanne K. Rajczi was recently appointed to the position of Chief Operations Officer for Ginsberg’s Foods Inc.. Ginsberg’s is a family owned broadline foodservice distributor located in Hudson NY. As COO, Rajzci will be responsible for running the day to day operation of Ginsberg’s Foods including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and financial goal management. During her 26 year career with the company, Rajczi has worked in sales, marketing, purchasing and has served as Vice President of Merchandising for the last several years. She has been very instrumental for the growth and success of the company. Through her tenure at Ginsberg’s, the company has earned, national industry awards for marketing, and has earned the reputation of merchandising excellence.
When asked about plans for the future Rajczi stated, “As a family owned and operated business, Ginsberg’s built its reputation based on the service and products we provide to our customers. In today’s economic condition we will focus our attention on providing exceptional service and quality products to our customers without increasing costs to our customers or ourselves.”
Rajczi foodservice career at began at a young age working at her family’s business, Kozel’s Restaurant. Rajczi graduated from Russell Sage College, Troy NY with a BS in Management and Economics . She actively supports Community Hospice, Dutchess County Agricultural Society, Morris Animal Foundation, and most recently the Hudson Reads literacy program. Suzanne resides in Staatsburg, NY with her husband Jim Rajczi, owner of Jim’s Auto Body.
Chili Contest
There’s something about chili and Fall that go together. What could be better when the temperature starts to plunge?
Cool weather will be the perfect accompaniment to this year’s Chili Contest, scheduled for October 9 between 12 noon and 4. Held in a tent at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on the banks of the river in Hudson, admission is only $5.00 with children aged 5 and under free. It’s a contest with big prize money and a wide assortment of tastes. First prize is $500.00; second, $300.00; and third $150.00.
Go to www.hudsonvalleybounty.com for information, rules and entry forms. Or call 518.392.9696. Sponsors for this year’s Chili Contest include Ginsberg’s Foods, A. Colarusso & Son, Columbia Tractor, Register Star/The Daily Mail and Valley Energy.
September 20, 2010
Dana Calabrese Ed Kowalski
Congratulations to the following chefs on the medals they earned at our Taste Exposure Event and Culinary Challenge. Pictures from the event can be viewed on our facebook page. Please click on the link to your left to access our page.
Gold Medal Winners
Ed Kowalski - Crave Restaurant*
Carol Strother - Carol Strother Catering
Steve Fratianni - The Desmond
Kevin Pagano - The Desmond
Gerry Fleck - Albany Pump Station
*Top Honor from judged portion of competition
Silver Medal Winners
Jack Applegarth - Jack's Family Restaurant
John Novi - Depuy Canal House
Dana Calabrese - Ship Lantern
Vincent Palumbo - Gardens of Catlin Creek
Tina Harring - Mount St. Alphonsus
Bronze Medal Winners
Bryan Tobias, CEC PCIII - Portofino
Mauro Lorusso - The Standard
James Bocchino - Mariner's Harbor
Daniel Sullivan - Emma Cleary's Too
Jordan Schor - Valerie's Restaurant
Michael Connolly, Jr - Hyde Park Brewing Co.
Michael Gregory - The Otesaga
Pierre Labeau - Johnny Seesaws
Joseph Konopka - Red's Restaurant
People's Choice
Dana Calabrese - Ship Lantern
June 5, 2010
Congratulations to Mike McKay of Hudson and Kyle Lewis of Greenville on winning their license class at Ginsberg’s first-ever Drivers’ Rodeo on June 5, 2010. The Drivers’ Rodeo contest was based on off the International Foodservice Distributors Association’s National Food Industry Truck Driving Championship, a competition that highlights and rewards safe and excellent driving skills. The drivers had to complete a written test, perform a truck pre-trip inspection, drive through an eight-stage obstacle course, and were graded on each section. McKay won the overall competition and will represent Ginsberg’s at the annual IFDA Truck Driving Championship in September in Orlando, Florida.
March 31, 2010
Thank you to everyone for your business and contributing to the success of our Spring Food Show.
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October 2009
Congratulations to Strongtree Coffee from Hudson, New York. For winning the Hudson Valley Chili Cook-Off. The Cook-Off was held at Hudson's Riverfront Park on October 10, 2009.
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September 2009
Congratulations to the Bounty Cooking Contest Winners at the Columbia County Fair. The cooking contest was held on September 7, 2009 and all submissions were required to feature local ingredients.
Gail Wittwer-Laird won with her Goat Cheese Gratin with Zucchini and Caramelized Onions (a la Philmont). Gail used local ingredients from Hawthorne Valley Farm Store in Harlemville and the new Philmont Farmer's Market. Her presentation included handmade and hand painted pots from Berkshire Pottery, Hillsdale, NY.
Congratulations also goes to 11-year old Mikala Menegio-Stahl for her Platinum Blondies with Berry Fudge Swirl Ice Cream and Chocolate Fudge. Mikala was the winner in the junior contest!
March 2009 - Thank you to everyone who attended out March 30, 2009 Food Show.
February 2009 - Ginsberg's recognized Market Dymanics Group - 2008 Broker Firm of the Year, Maryellen Arsenault from Lomac Associates - 2008 Broker Rep of the Year and Ken's for 2008 Manufacturer of the Year for their commitment to Ginsberg's.
Broker Firm of the Year Broker Rep of the Year
Market Dynamics Group Maryellen Arsenault - Lomac
February 2009 Ginsberg's recognizes Sales Consultant, Gary Sells as the 2008 Ultimate Sales Professional and Gwen Pasco received the Inside Sales Professional Award of Excellence.
Suzanne Rajczi, Gwen Pasco, Gary Sells and Steve Jorgensen
January 2009 - Ginsberg's has announced the date for theirCelebrating 100 Years Anniversary Food Show. It will be held on March, 30, 2009 at the Mid-HudsonCivic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. More details to follow at a later time.
December 2008 - Ginsberg’s is welcoming the new year with a lucrative new contract with Restaurant Operators Cooperative (ROC). We have recently signed a contract projected to be worth $15 million annually. ROC is a cooperative of restaurants, diners, country clubs and hotels located mostly in the capital region. ROC previously had a contract with Ginsberg’s nine years ago and we have both grown substantially since then. The cooperative was worth about a $5 million then, compared to $15 million today. Ginsberg’s has grown even faster, expanding from $35 million to $113 million in the same time according to Suzanne Rajczi, Ginsberg’s Vice-President of Merchandising. “We believe in the philosophy of doing business with independents. It’s important for us to be two steps ahead of these chains and keep these independent restaurants successful and profitable,” Rajczi said. Ginsberg’s started, as a family owned grocery store in Hudson, and will be celebrating 100 years of business in 2009.
November 2008 - Ginsberg's has scored in the EXCELLENT category in our recent HACCP audit. This is our 9th year in achieving this rating. Hats off and thank you to all employees who helped to achieve this excellent score.
October 2008 - Congratulations to following employees for their years of service:25 Years, John Grossman; 20 Years, Chuck Goodermote, Tim Havlik, Sue Kelly, Dan VanPelt , Ed Wagenbaugh; 15 Years, Cassandra Dauski, Ray Gonzalez , Bill Rich; 10 Years, Bob Bradway, John Buchinger, Rick Hebert, Laurie Johnson, Scott Ormerod, Marc Riegel, Hank Traulsen; 5 Years, Rena Darrow, Phil Haigh, Wayne Heck, Steve Johnson, Jim Kelly, Anne Maben, Mike McKay, Floyd Mink, Dan Sigond, Jennifer Somers.
July 2008 – Morton A. Ginsberg Scholarship award winners are Virginia Schertel and Rebecca Gregory. Virginia, daughter of Peter Schertel, Night Computer, will be attending Paul Smith College majoring in Environmental Studies. Rebecca, daughter of Larry Gregory, Trainer, is attending Russell Sage College majoring in Mathematics. Each winner will receive $1,000. 2008
