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Red Velvet Cupcakes: Now Drinkable!

Sarah Bailey — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:46:51 +0000

By now it is no secret that I love cupcakes, but imagine this- Red Velvet cupcakes are now drinkable, thanks to Cappuccine!

The best part is that they really do taste (just like a red velvet cupcake), smell (cupcake aroma even from powder), and look (bright red) just like the real thing!

Cappuccine even has a great recipe for an amazing cream cheese whipped cream to top the drink!

(For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)

New Brewsletter – Volume 41 – End of Summer 2010

Michael Applen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:56:54 +0000

Summer is almost over with Fall on the way!

Please check out our newest Brewsletter – Volume 41 – End of Summer 2010

Also, please go to the Brewsletters Page on our website to download and read previous Brewsletters. They contain lots of useful information!

Enjoy and thanks again from all of us at UMG!

You asked for it, so UMG is now stocking it!

Michael Applen — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:31:45 +0000

We are always open to bringing in new products that our customers request, especially when those products are right in line with our social and ecological values. These are some of the newest items that we are now stocking because you asked for it.

PureVia (Stevia) “100% Natural, Zero Calories” Sweetener

CE Organics “Fair Trade / Organic” Chocolate Sauce

(For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)

CoffeeVac – A great way to keep your coffee and tea fresh!

Michael Applen — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:53:58 +0000

UMG now carries the 1lb and 5lb CoffeeVac “Vacuum Sealed Containers!”

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Big Train “No Sugar Added” Vanilla Smoothie!

Michael Applen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:08:43 +0000

UMG now carries Big Train NSA Vanilla Smoothie Mix! It works great with any additional NSA syrup or inclusion to create a tasty “No Sugar Added” drink.

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Green Works Natural Cleaners, now in stock at UMG!

Michael Applen — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:30:16 +0000

UMG is happy to anounce our new line of Natural Cleaners from Green Works. We are currently carrying the All-Purpose Cleaner, the Bathroom Cleaner, the Dishwashing Cleaner, and the Glass & Surface Cleaner.

(For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)

Thank you for visiting our booth at Coffee Fest!

Michael Applen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:44:58 +0000

We had a blast at Coffee Fest Minneapolis this year and want to say “Thank You” to everyone that stopped by our booth and chatted with us.

Our Flamenco coffees were very well-received by all and we are glad that we waited until to this show to unveil our newest dark blend, Minnesota Mudd! The Rancilio Lever machine pulled some amazing Matador espresso shots to anyone that needed that extra caffeine.

The Barista Fria Smoothies and Frappes (with the awesome ice shaving machine) definitely caught a lot of people’s attention. Per usual, we were the only ones with Italian Gelato and Sorbetto that we made fresh for the show! Also starring in our booth were the new flavors from Cappuccine being blended on a Vita-Mix blender (Cafe Mocha Chip & Mint Chip Cookies and Creme) and the new flavor from Big Train being blended on a BlendTec blender (No Sugar Added Vanilla Smoothie).

It is customers like all of you that took part in the show that make our jobs as great as they are. We will continue to work as hard as possible to serve you as a leader in the cafe industry. At Upper Midwest Gourmet we pride ourselves on being more than just a distributor and a roastery, but a business that makes sure your busines is successful.

Here are some pictures from the festival:

If you have interest in these products or working with us, please Contact Us. Thanks again,

Coffee Fest Minneapolis is just a few days away!

Michael Applen — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:36:46 +0000

We hope to see you there, please visit us in our booths 326 & 328!

Coffee Fest Minneapolis
Minneapolis Convention Center – June 04 – 06, 2010

In this challenging time of economic uncertainty, with trusted advice more valuable than ever, Coffee Fest brings you the nation’s best retail operators and industry professionals and consultants to ensure your business survives and even thrives with today’s profitability threats and tomorrow’s challenges.

Event Location
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
612-335-6000

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A SUCCESS! Fabbri Workshop 2010.

Michael Applen — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:52:33 +0000

Thanks to everyone that took part in the Fabbri workshop yesterday at UMG. Special thanks to Tom Trieshmann and Donna Domiano “The Gelato Queen” from Fabbri North America for their efforts and expertise.

Donna and Tom put on a great workshop by making some amazing gelatos and sorbettos, refreshing seasonal drinks, beautiful pastries, and showed us all how to use Fabbri in a ton of different applications.

Here is a link to all pictures from the event:

Fabbri Workshop

Donna’s pics from Fabbri Seminar

If this looks like something you want for your business or if you have questions please Contact Us.

Thanks again!

New Products for the Spring!

Michael Applen — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:18:04 +0000

UMG is happy to announce some new products:

Barista Fria (from the makers of Island Oasis): the newest smoothie/frappe option to hit the market! Complete with awesome equipment placement options.

Sugarcane Plates: 6″ & 9″ round plates (perfect for any food, hot or cold, and completely biodegradable/compostable!)

International Paper “National Parks” Ecotainer: 12oz, 16oz, and 20oz hot cups and lids. Proceeds support our National Parks.

(For pricing or additional product information, please Contact Us. Thank you.)