Mississippi (RestaurantNews.com) Cotton Blues Cheesecake Company, the Mississippi-based bakery known for its “Mississippi Made – New York Approved” cheesecakes, has announced a new partnership with Dot Foods. This collaboration is set to significantly broaden the availability of Cotton Blues’ ready-to-serve cheesecakes to restaurants and food service establishments nationwide.
Cotton Blues Cheesecake originated as a popular dessert at the Cotton Blues restaurant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and has since gained national recognition. The cheesecakes are crafted using a proprietary recipe with seven high-quality ingredients, noted for their rich, luscious texture and absence of fillers. The product has garnered positive reviews, with many customers comparing them favorably to traditional New York-style cheesecakes.
Expanded Distribution via Dot Foods
The new arrangement with Dot Foods, the largest food service redistribution company in the United States, marks a strategic expansion for Cotton Blues. Dot Foods’ operational model involves consolidating products from numerous manufacturers and delivering them in less-than-truckload quantities to distributors nationwide. This system is expected to enable restaurant owners and managers to more easily integrate Cotton Blues Cheesecake into their existing food service orders, potentially streamlining their procurement processes.
Chris Ortego, Founder and CEO of Cotton Blues Cheesecake Company, commented on the partnership: “This collaboration with Dot Foods is a significant step for us. Their extensive distribution network and commitment to optimizing the supply chain will allow us to share our handcrafted cheesecakes with a broader market. For restaurants, this provides an opportunity to offer a high-quality, pre-made dessert that has a proven track record of customer satisfaction, without the need for in-house preparation.”
Operational Benefits and Culinary Customization for Restaurants
Cotton Blues Cheesecakes are produced in small batches at the company’s 20,000-square-foot Cheesecake Kitchen in Waynesboro, Mississippi. The product line features popular flavors, including Classic New York Style, Strawberry Swirl, Blueberry Swirl, and Sea-Salted Caramel. Each four-pound cheesecake is designed for frozen distribution, a key element in maintaining its freshness until delivery.
For restaurants, purchasing these cheesecakes whole and selling them by the slice presents a model for potentially favorable profit margins. This approach can help establishments offer a popular dessert while minimizing labor costs and reducing food waste.
Furthermore, the Classic New York Style cheesecake is frequently utilized by restaurants as a base for their creative additions. This enables culinary teams to create unique, signature toppings and presentations that distinguish their dessert offerings. Examples include seasonal fruit compotes, house-made drizzles, artisanal chocolate garnishes, or other customized elements. This flexibility can enable restaurants to offer a bespoke dessert experience and enhance their menu distinctiveness.
Outlook
The partnership with Dot Foods signifies the continued growth of Cotton Blues Cheesecake Company from a local restaurant offering to a nationally distributed product. This collaboration simplifies the process for restaurants seeking to incorporate premium, ready-to-serve desserts into their menus, potentially enhancing both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
For restaurants interested in learning more about offering Cotton Blues Cheesecakes, please contact your Dot Foods representative or visit the Dot Foods website for product inquiries.
You can also learn more about Cotton Blues Cheesecake company at CottonBlues.com.
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