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Sustainable Seafood
Sysco Bahamas proudly carries the best quality seafood sourced from the waters of The Bahamas and around the world. Our primary brands are the Sea
Fresh Fish Orders – Easter Week
Need a FRESH FISH delivery for next week? Due to the holiday, we will have only one order come in next week. Place your order
Edible Garnishes – Microgreens & Crystalized Flowers
Make your signature cocktail sparkle with a deliciously crispy, flower scented sugar rim, and finish with a sprinkling of micro-basil. Microgreens and Edible Flowers add
Team Achievements: Jamicko Forde’s New Degree
Sysco Bahamas extends a huge congratulations to our very own Mr. Jamicko Forde on achieving his Bachelor’s in Theology through NCTS at the Global College
Donation Days: Grant & Bain Town Advancement Association
Sysco Bahamas recognises the responsibility of the corporate sector in assisting the community, and for us, that means food, food and more food. There are
Fresh Fish Deadlines for December
As the Holidays approach we will have limited shipping days for fresh fish delivery. As you plan your menus, please speak with your sales rep
Glassware Sale
Prices for the glassware on sale are on the Non-Food flyer below. More on LIBBEY GLASSWARE LIBBEY GLASSWARE SALE Libbey Glassware Sale – see Non-food
➥ Current Hours
CURRENT HOURS 8AM-4PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Closed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Closed all Bahamian public holidays Sysco Bahamas continues to follow all
Update: CLOSED on Thursdays
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Starting on Thursday, 5th November 2020, the entire Sysco Bahamas Food Services facility will be closed to the public on EVERY THURSDAY until
➥ Current Hours
Sysco Bahamas continues to follow all government protocols on servicing the public during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Hours and security measures are subject
The US Chicken Industry’s Enhanced Safety Measures
The Bahamas imports chicken primarily from the US and Brazil. Both nations are home to some of the world’s most advanced technology when it comes
Meat Market Update
U.S. PORK MARKET TRENDS USDA’s Sept 24 quarterly Hogs & Pigs report continued to show record large inventories: total hogs @ 79.1 mill head, up
Avistat-D Kills Covid-19 in Under 1 Minute
UPDATE: Avistat-D and SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus), the cause of COVID-19 Disease NCL AVISTAT-D RTU Spray Disinfectant Cleaner now has demonstrated effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19
Hours August 5th 2020
Sysco Bahamas continues to follow all government mandates on servicing the public during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The Prime Minister announced a two-week
Halal Chicken – Where to Find in Nassau
Poultry and meat that has been designated as “Halal” refers to food that is prepared according to Islamic law, and therefore can be part of
➥ Curfew & Lockdown Hours – TS Isaias August 2020
Sysco Bahamas continues to follow all government mandates on servicing the public during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Due to Hurricane Isaias, our hours
Wholesale Pick-Up: Order in Advance
Sysco Bahamas is happy to announce that our Wholesale Pickup department has re-opened on Saturdays for Cash & Carry service. Hours are 8AM to 4PM, Monday
Sysco Bahamas in the Agri-Tourism Discussion
The Graduate Studies & Research department of the University of The Bahamas has collaborated with the Tourism Development Corporation to discuss sustainable Tourism in The
Curfew & Lockdown Hours – updated 20 May 2020
Sysco Bahamas (BFS) has followed all government mandates on servicing the public during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Regular hours and service levels are resumed
➥ Curfew & Lockdown Hours – March & April 2020
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Sysco Bahamas (BFS) has made changes to our regular operating hours and has put in place updated security
International Women’s Day
#EachforEqual – the global theme for this year’s International Women’s Day – emphasizes that an equal world is an enabled world, where each of us
NCL Update: 2019-nCoV (Novel CoronaVirus)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in
Featured Shrimp
BFS stocks the widest selection of shrimp in the country, in many size from tiny to huge, pack sizes from 2 lb to large cases,
Hooters Opens Again in Nassau, Bahamas
A new Hooters location opened in the former Lukka Kairi location, on the waterfront side of downtown Nassau.
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Disinfecting
Cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in China, the US, Canada and Brazil. The best way to prevent the spread is use the
Certified Angus Beef® Brand Announces 15th Consecutive Year Of Growth
The CAB® brand of beef denotes quality and consistency suitable for fine restaurants everywhere. Steaks and all cuts of beef labelled Certified Angus Beef® must
Pork Market Update 14 October 2019
Highlights: – Phase 1 of US and China trade negotiations could open the door to more US pork sales to that market and higher pork
Retail Customers: Order Your Holiday Pies This Week
Order your pies for Thanksgiving today from your BFS sales rep 4620377 Sara Lee Home Style Pumpkin Pies 6/34 oz 3401900 Sara Lee Home Style
Notice: Green Tomatoes
BEFORE YOU ORDER please be advised that imported tomatoes received today are mostly green in colour. 80% of the cases look like the photo attached.
Produce Updates
AVOCADOS Arrivals have increased to prepare for Cinco de Mayo. Volumes are likely to return to normal by mid-May. In California, volumes have increased. Peru
Afia Foaming Hand Soap
One of the simplest, but also most often ignored practices in maintaining personal health is the routine washing of hands. This easy exercise is extremely
The Cold Chain
WHAT IS a Cold Chain? The cold chain is the deciding factor that determines if your case of lettuce lasts until you use the last leaf,
Economical Dinnerware by Libbey Foodservice
World Tableware by Libbey Foodservice presents the Porcelana line of bright white porcelain dinnerware. Diverse collections of attractive dinnerware, flatware and holloware for casual environments, including
Avian Flu Causes Huge Increase in Egg Prices
“The price of eggs is rising like a souffle”, says the New York Post, in response to the concerns over recent egg prices that have
Badia Olive Oil Wins Gold Award
Badia Olive Oil received the Gold Medal in the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) in April 2015. Billed as “The World’s Most Important Olive
Bangers or Not? All About Irish & English Sausages
“Bangers and Mash” is one of the most widely-known British dishes in the world, starring the much-beloved British Sausage aka the “Banger”. England and Ireland are
Smoked Salmon, Lox and Gravlax
Smoked Salmon, also called Cold-Smoked Salmon is a salmon fish fillet that has been cured with salt, sugar and spices and smoked at 99°F. It
Pork Collars – Your New Secret Ingredient
Pork Collar is one of those butcher’s secrets that offers a delicious piece of meat generally saved for personal use. Economical at well under $3
Fryer Oil Maintenance
Your deep fryer is a sizable investment for your kitchen, in terms of upfront cost, constant attention by your labour force and the need to
Catering 101 at BFS
November through December is the busiest time of year for caterers and other foodservice providers, due to a dramatic increase in hosted events centred around
Fall Food Trends 2014
Hot & Spicy – from Sriracha to local goat peppers Pumpkin – native presentations such as Pumpkin ‘n’ Rice, pumpkin soups, stuffed pumpkins, pumpkin ravioli…
Increase Fundraising with Halloween Treat Ideas
One of the most versatile products Otis Spunkmeyer offers is luscious Butter Sugar dough. Drift back into grandma’s kitchen as you bake these buttery rounds
Egg Trends
The versatility of eggs can be expressed in the number of menu items that utilise this high-protein wonder. As an ingredient, it binds and softens,
New Libbey Embassy Wine Glasses
Libbey Glassware sets the standards for foodservice glassware. The Embassy line is affordable, classic and durable. Two new offerings from Libbey allow you to
Burgers, Burgers, Burgers
Something as simple as protein and bread can be the basis for the most popular item on your menu. A great burger is something people
Pizza Pizza
What is the “perfect pizza”? It is the one that you like, whether it is a huge, dripping slice at a New York corner pizzeria,
The Perfect Fries & Onion Rings
The product commonly known as “fries” are called “French Fries” in American and “Pomme Frites” in France. Whether soft or crunchy, they are “Crisps” in the
BFS Specials: Burgers, Pizza & Fries
As creative as chefs can be, as optimistic as the health-conscious can be and as diverse your palate, there is always a time when a
Autumn Ornamentals 2014
In more temperate regions, autumn is the time when trees dramatically change colour from the lush greens of summer over to the crispy browns, yellows
Important Events in The Bahamas, Fall 2014
Some of the best food will be served in The Bahamas during the last few months of the year. A listing of notable events happening
Restaurant Marketing for Fall 2014
A list of holidays and festivities to help you plan the rest of 2014. Includes days BFS will be closed to the public. Looking for
AMERICAN VS NEW ZEALAND LAMB
The Bahamian market is used to the rich flavour of New Zealand lamb. However, today’s market includes lamb meat from New Zealand, Australia and the
Holy Smokes! Badia Spices Introduces New Spice Rub
Jenifer Bound was a student at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism when she won a competition sponsored by Badia and hosted at her
EVENT: Lionfish Derby – Saturday, 16 August 2014
Lionfish Derby Saturday, 16 August 2014 VENUE: Green Parrot Bar & Grill, East Bay St. (Nassau, Bahamas) MUSIC: Live Band DETAILS: Registration is $50 per
Restaurant Marketing & Local Events – August 2014
August is hot and denoted as “slow” here in The Bahamas. However, people still need to eat and while many restaurants and hotels will close
Paradise Plates
Saturday, September 27, 2014 TIME: 7-11PM ADM: $175 VENUE: Atlantis Grand Ballroom, Paradise Island, Bahamas ABOUT: Paradise Plates is the largest fundraiser each year for the
The Importance of Serving Lionfish
LIONFISH should be the latest addition to your seafood menu. Every Bahamian loves conch, snapper, grouper and lobster, stewed, pan-fried, “cracked”, ceviche style, frittered and
Libbey Glassware
The right glass is one of those necessary components in creating a wonderful guest experience. Whether it’s your signature cocktail, a classic martini or draught
Mega Sport on Special
A sports drink for under $2? What about a sports drink that is vitamin-enhanced? Explore your options and try a Mega Sport sports drink today.
Boston Lettuce
Boston Lettuce is also called Bibb Lettuce, Butterhead, Butter Lettuce or Limestone Lettuce. Boston Lettuce is grown in a hydroponic greenhouse in Nassau, Bahamas and
