The National Restaurant Association Show’s Food and Beverage (FABI) Favorites highlight standout food and beverage products that bring innovation, creativity, and excellence to the foodservice industry.
New York, NY, USA – March 27th, 2025 – Roland Foods is proud to announce that its Roland® Sofrito with Aji Amarillo has been selected as a 2025 Food and Beverage (FABI) Favorite and will be showcased at the National Restaurant Association Show, taking place May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The FABI Favorites distinction recognizes products that demonstrate exceptional quality, uniqueness, and impact on foodservice operations.
Roland Foods, the ninety-one-year-old purveyor of fine ingredients, developed Sofrito with Aji Amarillo to help foodservice professionals save on prep time and produce flavorful culinary creations. This standout product saves up to an hour and a half prep and cooking time, has a vibrant yellow hue, and was expertly crafted to be used as both an ingredient and a stand-alone sauce.
"Our Roland Sofrito with Aji Amarillo being named a FABI Favorite is an incredible honor, and we can’t wait to showcase it at the national show this May,” said Roshni Panchal, Director of Innovation and Product Strategy. “This recognition emphasizes our passion for crafting creative and on-trend solutions that elevate and inspire foodservice professionals.”
The FABI Favorites selections celebrate products that are making an impact in the industry, offering new flavors, exciting culinary experiences, and forward-thinking solutions for foodservice operators. The National Restaurant Association Show provides an exclusive platform for attendees to explore these top picks and discover new menu and product inspirations.
"This year’s FABI Favorites showcase a range of innovative and high-quality food and beverage products that are redefining the industry," said Tom Cindric, President of the National Restaurant Association Show. "From bold flavors to functional solutions, these selections highlight the best of what’s next in foodservice."
As the premier trade show for the global restaurant and hospitality industry, the National Restaurant Association Show is the ultimate destination to explore the latest trends, products, and technologies shaping the future of foodservice. For more information, visit nationalrestaurantshow.com.
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About Roland Foods
Since 1934, Roland Foods has been a purveyor of premium, high-quality global ingredients. With a curated portfolio of over 900 products carefully sourced worldwide, the brand is a trusted resource relied upon by chefs and home cooks. An established brand in the Fine Foods category, Roland Foods aims to inspire culinary curiosity and creativity in the kitchen. Roland Foods - The World at Your Table®
To learn more about Roland Foods, please visit https://rolandfoods.com/
About The National Restaurant Association Show
Awarded by Trade Show Executive as the 2023 Gold 100 Grand winner of the largest trade show managed by an independent organizer, the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® is the Western Hemisphere's most influential foodservice event showcasing industry innovations and trends. Each year (starting in 1919), the Show brings together restaurant operators and foodservice professionals for four days of celebrity-led demos, exhibits, sampling, education and networking. The Show unites a global community and enables exploration of the latest advancements in food, beverage, equipment, technology and solutions driving the industry forward. The Show is owned and operated by Informa in partnership with the National Restaurant Association. Visit www.nationalrestaurantshow.com for more information.
About Informa
Informa is a leading international B2B markets, live and on-demand events and digital services group. They connect businesses and professionals in 30+ industries with the knowledge they need to learn more, know more and do more. Informa has hundreds of global brands, products and services and employs 11,000 employees in ~30 countries worldwide.
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CONTACT:
Julia Voglino, Marketing Manager
Julia.voglino@rolandfoods.com
201.566.3351