Colony Foods Newsletter
September 2026
Fall Is Around the Corner
Product & Brand Spotlights
Ken's Creamy Italian Dressing
A great dressing can do much more than dress a salad.
Ken's Creamy Italian Dressing combines red and green bell peppers, oregano and garlic for a rich Italian-style flavor. Colony Foods offers Ken's Creamy Italian in a foodservice-friendly 4/1-gallon case.
Beyond salads, operators can use creamy Italian dressing as a:
- Vegetable dip
- Sandwich or wrap spread
- Marinade
- Pasta salad dressing
- Finishing sauce for grilled proteins
Cross-utilizing one product in several menu items is a simple way to add flavor without adding unnecessary complexity to inventory.
Stella's Gourmet Pizza Cookie
Pizza night doesn't have to end with the last slice.
Stella's Gourmet Pizza Cookie is part of Colony Foods' dessert lineup and gives pizza shops and casual restaurants an easy way to extend the meal into dessert.
A shareable dessert is a natural fit for the same occasions that already drive pizza orders—family dinners, parties, game days and group takeout orders. It also creates an opportunity to add another item to an order without adding an elaborate dessert program to the kitchen.
As fall brings football gatherings, school events and more nights spent at home, consider giving customers something sweet to add to their next order.
Don't Forget the Drinks
Food may be the star of the menu, but beverages are another opportunity to round out the customer experience—and Colony Foods carries more of them than you might realize.
The Colony Foods beverage lineup includes options such as San Pellegrino Sparkling Water, Crystal Geyser Bottled Water, Dole Pineapple Juice and Sunfield Lemon Juice.
Sparkling water can complement dine-in service, bottled water is an easy addition to takeout and catering orders, and juices and lemon juice can support beverage programs and back-of-house recipes.
Ask your Colony Sales and Service Partner about beverage options available for your operation.
Menu Trends
Fall Menu Inspiration
A seasonal menu refresh doesn't always require an entirely new inventory list. September is a great time to look at products already in the kitchen and find new ways to use them.
Give sandwiches a fall refresh.
Experiment with toasted sandwiches, warm wraps and heartier combinations as temperatures begin to cool.
Turn appetizers into shareables.
Football season creates plenty of opportunities for appetizer platters, dips and game-day bundles designed for groups.
Think beyond the entrée.
Desserts, beverages, sides and appetizers can turn a basic pizza or sandwich order into a complete meal.
Start testing your fall specials now.
September gives kitchens time to fine-tune soups, baked pastas, hot sandwiches and other comfort-food recipes before colder New England weather arrives.
Football Season = Shareable Season
September means the return of football—and an opportunity for restaurants to build orders around groups rather than individual meals.
Instead of promoting a single menu item, consider creating easy game-day combinations such as:
- Pizza + appetizer + beverage packages
- Sandwich or grinder platters
- Wings and shareable sides
- Family-style takeout meals
- Pizza + dessert bundles
Bundling complementary menu items can make ordering easier for customers while introducing them to items they might not otherwise add to their cart.
Ready to Get Started?
Talk to your Colony Sales & Service Partner about featured products, new items, and everything you need to keep your kitchen running.