Navigation
- UMG Information
- Beverages & Foods
- Equipment & Supplies
|
      
        
      
      
Upper Midwest Gourmet is a one-stop, wholesale distributor of specialty food service ingredients, Flamenco fair trade organic coffee, Italian gelato ingredients and equipment, hundreds of other gourmet beverages and foods, café equipment and machines, and environmentally-conscious supplies like cups, napkins, and eco-sleeves.
Upper Midwest Gourmet
1901 Traffic St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Office: (612)728-7208 / Fax: (612)728-7227 / E-mail: info@uppermidwestgourmet.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm / Friday 9am-1pm (Central Time)
See About Us for more. Our UMG Blog starts below. Thank you.
     
     
    
By Kevin Selig, on February 5th, 2010
Wisconsin Food Expo Milwaukee, WI; March 8th through the 10th, 2010 - Booth 748
Ah yes, the show season is soon to be upon us. For starters, Upper Midwest Gourmet will be showing off our duds again this year in Milwaukee Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Restaurant Associations annual Expo to be held at the Airline Center in downtown Milwaukee on March 8th trough the 10th (Mon-Wed). Go to www.wirestaurant.org/expo/ for more details on this show and to register. As in the past years, UMG has a boat load of FREE PASSES for Wednesday the 10th, the last day of the show. Please contact us direct at 612-728-7208 or contact Kevin direct at 612-250-8277 or Kevin@umgcoffee.com and we will mail you the tickets. You will need to register them once you have the ticket code. This can be done the day of the show at the door. This year we will be highlighting our new line of Ce Organic and Fair Trade, all natural flavoring syrups, our new International Paper Insulated Hold & Go Hot cups, Angela Marie’s Mega Marshmallow Munchies crisp rice bars, Pacific Foods Organic Simply coffee & tea ready to drink products, Deep River all natural chips and snacks, and our new Flamenco Organic Coffee Direct coffees. We will also have a new espresso machine on hand for your review, use and sampling of our espressos.
This is one of those shows that our staff ALWAYS looks forward to because of the amount of you that take the time to visit with us there and the many new customers we are lucky enough to meet each year. Of the many food & coffee shows that we show at, this has always been the best run and most fun to attend so I encourage you to try to make it if you can, you will not be disappointed!
Coffee Fest Minneapolis, MN, June 04 – 06, 2010
We are very excited to announce that the folks at Coffee Fest have scheduled one of their 2010 show right here in Minneapolis this year in June. Coffee Fest is still one of the better coffee focused shows in the industry so we expect nothing less at this show. We among many other local, regional and international companies will be showing. This Upper Midwest region of the country is finally getting the recognition we have so rightfully earned in the coffee world so this show should be full of useful information for any café owner in this market. As more details come in, we will continue to pass them on to you so please stay tuned or go directly to www.coffeefest.com for more details and to register for this show.
We always love to see our customers at every show we attend so please do come and say hello at one or both of these shows. Upper Midwest Gourmet will also be announcing our annual picnic/open house very soon so please stay tuned for that date to be made.
We thank you all for your continued support and patronage. We are nothing without our great customers and we are driven by your support to continue to improve our services and offerings to you!
See you at the shows!
By Michael Applen, on April 14th, 2009
  
Next time you are in the Fargo/Moorhead area make sure to stop by Fargo Coffee Company.
Finally a cafe that serves high quality drinks and food in a very comfortable and classy atmosphere. From the dark wood counters and furnishings to the plasma televisions, this cafe is truly stunning.
They serve Fair Trade Organic coffee and espresso drinks that will be sure to impress you. I can personally say that it is one of the few times I’ve ordered a dry cappuccino and received an espresso drink that was nothing short of perfect.
Fargo Coffee Co. is still very new to the scene in Fargo/Moorhead, but is already getting a ton of attention and positive feedback.
Just check out their guest comments: http://fargocoffeeco.com/guestcomments.htm
Please enjoy some pictures of the cafe. (just click on picture to enlarge and view)
 
 
 
Please Contact Us for more information about Fargo Coffee Co. or about the incredible products they serve!
1601 University Dr S
Fargo, ND 58103
By Michael Applen, on March 31st, 2009
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!
Please check out our newest Brewsletter – Volume 37 – Spring 2009
Also, please go to the Brewsletters Page on our website to download and read previous Brewsletters. They contain lots of useful information!
Enjoy the new format and thanks from all of us!
By Michael Applen, on March 2nd, 2009
Upper Midwest Gourmet/Flamenco Organic Coffee Company was honored to be a part of this year’s NACUFS Conference!
Roastmaster, Jesse Grote, and Sales Manager, Michael Applen, took part in the conference.
We had a blast presenting an interest seminar on Monday themed “Why Choose Fair Trade, Organic Specialty Coffee?” and also took part in the vendor showcase on the following Tuesday. Thanks to everyone that came to the seminar and visited our booth at the showcase.
Here are some pictures of the showcase. Please click to enlarge.
  
Special thanks to host of the conference, Concordia College of Moorhead, for their hospitality and especially for their gift to us of the “FARGO” DVD!
Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions about us or the show or if you were at the show and loved the coffee and would like to order for your school!
By David Chall, on February 18th, 2009
It’s show season again! Look for Upper Midwest Gourmet at the shows this weekend, next month and all year:
Chicago, IL - Coffeefest 2009: Friday, Sat, Sun: Feb. 20th – 22nd:Look for Kevin and David, we’ll be mixing up all those yummy Frappes in Cappuccine’s booth
Minneapolis, MN - UP Show 2009: Monday, Tuesday: Feb. 23rd & 24th: Look for Kevin in the Vita Mix booth for some delicious smoothies.
Moorhead, MN (Concordia College) NACUFS Conference: Monday,Tuesday: Feb. 23rd & 24th: Michael and Jesse will be giving a presentation on the benefits of using Fair Trade, Organic Specialty Coffee. They will also be focusing on ’Going Green’ and how it can improve your profits and strengthen sales, all while leaving a better mark on the world.
Milwaukee, WI Restaurant Show & Expo 2009: Mon, Tue, Wed: March 9th-11th: Jesse, Kevin and David will be demonstrating all the new products for 2009.
Minneapolis, MN - UMGWHQ 2009 (Upper Midwest Gourmet World Headquarters): February – December 2009: The show that never ends! Come to our showroom and try out any product anytime. Our showroom is fully functional so you can brew coffee, extract espresso and froth milk, make gelato and sorbetto, prepare pastry or even bake bread! You can also see the latest equipment in action, watch training videos, see what’s new and exciting before anyone else or just come to play some foosball (beware, Michael can really run a table). We’d love to have you here. If your going to the UP show, stop by before or after the show? David, Sarah, Eric, Alan, Brandon and Charles will all be around to help you.
We hope to see you all soon!
Cheers,
David – Chief Beanhead
By Tim Eddy, on October 10th, 2008
Alternative titles for this entry could be Coffee fan realizes dream! or Sales rep now selling something he loves! For the past 9 years I have been a part of growing a small frozen pizza company from a small local player (Appleton, WI) to a strong regional player (WI, IL the UP). This was challenging and satisfying work but I was ready for a change.
I have for a longtime been a fan of the espresso/coffee house industry. My first Cappuccino experience was at the Ovens of Brittany restaurants in Madison, WI. in the early 80s. The people in my life know of my love of coffee and many have told me that I should be working in the industry, and now happily I am. This came about because I learned of UMG at Backroads Coffee in Hayward, WI. (By the way, very nice people, who took time when busy, to answer this customers coffee questions). I am so pleased to be a part of the team at UMG where my responsibilities will be to grow our business in IL and eastern IA. The blend of products, expertise and committed people at this company will be a joy to share with new customers.
If you would like to contact me my cell # is 612-432-8119 , email tim@uppermidwestgoumet.net.
Tim Eddy – Southeastern Sales Manager
By Michael Applen, on October 6th, 2008
Zoomski’s Coffee Shop located in Little Falls, MN does the independant cafe industry proud!
The staff and owner of Zoomski’s take immense pride in their coffee and espresso drinks. This is most evident by their attention to only serving Fair Trade Organic coffee and espresso, but by also being Golden Cup Certified!
Not only do they make great beverages, but their food is prepared with the same attention to detail and top-notch quality. They are a drive-through, but also have seating for enjoying food and drink inside the cafe.
They do a very nice job with their lunch catering and also host a small Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday on their property.
Here are some pictures from the cafe, of some of their amazing delicacies, and their Farmer’s Market.
Please click on picture to enlarge.
  
    
Please visit Zoomski’s next time you are in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Zoomski’s Coffee Shop
500 E Broadway
Little Falls, MN 56345
Owner/Manager: Gloria Kaliszewski - (320)632-4355
Please Contact Us for more information about Zoomski’s or about the awesome products they serve!
By Michael Applen, on September 15th, 2008
Next time you are in Northern Minnesota take some time to enjoy a beautiful cafe in Park Rapids called “Bella Caffe.”
Thom and Cathy Peterson are the owners and they did a great job of creating the perfectly authentic Italian motif for their cafe. They serve espresso and coffee, fruit smoothies, wine, beer, cheeses, antipasto, paninis, treats, and much more.
I truly enjoyed my experience at their cafe and am positive you will as well.
Bella Caffe – 116 3rd Street West, Park Rapids, MN 56470 / (218)732-7625
Please Contact Us for more information.
Thanks.
By Kelsey Wuornos, on August 25th, 2008
Well, my friends, it is time for me to say good-bye. Some of you know this already but for those of you that don’t, I am moving to Urbana, Illinois on Saturday, August 30. That means that my last day hear at Upper Midwest Gourmet is this Friday, August 29. I am moving to Urbana to attend the School for Designing a Society. SDaS was started by a group of people, including Patch Adams (remember that movie about the crazy doctor played by Robin Williams? well it’s based on a true story), that believe that we really can change the world. So this fall I will be with between 15-20 other people discussing where society is at, where we see it going, where we want it to go, and how we are going to get it there. We will all be working on projects (individual and/or group) that actually implement the things that we will be discussing. I am extremely excited to be involved in SDaS. I think it is going to be a fantastic experience. It does, however, make working in Minnesota a bit difficult. It would be a rather nasty commute, don’t you think?
I want to tell you all that you have been absolutely lovely. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with all of you. You have made me laugh and made me cry (well, almost). It has been my pleasure to have had the priveledge of working with all of you. You guys rock! Thank you for all the memories; shows, barista jams, gelato, coffee (which, much to the dismay of the guys at UMG, I still do not drink), mispronouncing words, silly sayings, and just laughing in general. I’ve really loved it here. Thank you so much for everything.
Every time I hear a phone ring I will look around like a crazy person needing to answer it. And then I’ll remember that it is no longer for me and I’ll laugh at my silliness. Thank you again for everything. Don’t forget to work hard AND play hard! You are all wonderful.
“It’s a beautiful day at Upper Midwest Gourmet. This is Kelsey.” I’m going to miss helping you.
By Michael Applen, on June 19th, 2008
  
The next time you are in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, please stop in and visit the historical Young America feed mill that has been beautifully restored and renovated using recycled building materials from the Upper Midwest United States!
The huge historic building houses three different businesses that work together in perfect harmony.
1) The Flower Mill is a full-service florist specializing in wedding, funeral and all-occasion floral needs.
2) The Mill House offers home furnishings (old and new), antiques, candles, gifts, soaps and lotions and much, much more!
3) Millstone Pantry offers specialty cakes for all occasions and is a full-service specialty coffeehouse and cafe.
    
The Millstone Pantry offers top-notch baked goods along with fresh coffee, perfect espresso drinks, tasty paninis and pizzas, and a whole lot more. One of the nicest features of the three businesses under one roof is how well it all goes together. Feel free to shop or look around the multiple floors of products offered by The Flower Mill and The Mill House while you wait for your food and drinks to be freshly prepared by Millstone Pantry’s friendly staff.
Please click on this link if you would like to schedule a consulation for a cake to be made by Millstone Pantry for your next celebration.
Please Contact Us if you would like further information about any of these businesses.
Comments are open on this blog post, so please feel free to add any positive experiences you may have had at The Mill.
Look for the Big Red Roof!
18 3rd Ave SE
Norwood Young America, MN
(one mile North on County Road 34 from 212 West)
Thank you.
By Michael Applen, on May 21st, 2008
Next time you make the trip to Grand Casino, Hinckley please stop in and visit our friends at the Velvet Bean Coffee Cafe.
They make the best coffee, espresso drinks, frappes, and smoothies in town!
They also have yummy gelato among with many other tasty treats like panini’s and pastry.
Here are some pictures of the beautiful cafe.
    
Please Contact Us if you would like any other information about Velvet Bean Coffee Cafe.
Comments are OPEN if you would like to ask questions or give a personal review of your experience at Velvet Bean.
Thank you.
By Kevin Selig, on February 22nd, 2008
Here we go again. Upper Midwest Gourmet is taking another road trip to Milwaukee Wisconsin to participate in the “Wisconsin Restaurant Expo” being held this March 10th through the 12th.
Go to www.wirestaurant.org/expo for more details and to register on line.
The show is being held in downtown Milwaukee at the “Midwest Airlines Center” on Monday the 10th of March through Wednesday the 12th.
Upper Midwest Gourmet will be in Booth 948 this year. We will have several products on display and for sampling. We will be highlighting our Flamenco Organic & Quarry Coffee lines and our Fabbri Gelato ingredients and various gelato equipment this year, so stop on by for some tasty samples!
If would like to attend for FREE, we have a limited number of passes for Wednesday the 12th, the last day of the show. Please contact us so we can mail them off to you as soon as possible.
We wish to thank you in advance for your continued patronage and support of Upper Midwest Gourmet. You are the reason we love what we do!!
Hope to see in Milwaukee!
Your beanhead staff.
By Michael Applen, on January 31st, 2007
Now you can go for FREE if you register before February 2nd, 2007!
Register after February 2nd, 2007 and get $20 OFF the” $30 admission with coupon.
Click here or below to open the Discount Admission Coupon compliments of UMG.
Upper Midwest Gourmet will be in booth #122 making Gelato.
See you there!
By Kevin Selig, on January 30th, 2007
“ UP Show – Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN – Feb. 18th-20th, 2007
Coffee Fest Chicago – Navy Pier, Chicago, IL – Feb. 23rd-25th, 2007
WI Restaurant Expo – Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI – March 12th-14th
As we prepare for the 2007 show season, we’ll pack our travel bags, kiss our kids, wifes or girlfriends goodbye, make a doctor or chiropractor appointment for the soonest available date in April and replace the “Dr Scholes” inserts in our shoes because we are in for a fast ride for the next few months!
Seriously though, we are entering into one of the busiest periods of the year for us, but it’s also one of the most exciting times for us. We love to see our customers face to face again or for the first time. We also are usually showing off some of our newest digs. This year is no let down. We have plenty to show you at each one of the shows listed below. You will just have to come to see us or wait till the “Brewsletter” or blogging’s after the show season to find out what.
Continue reading 2007 “Show Season” is upon us!
By Kevin Selig, on December 27th, 2006
I recently paid a visit to one of my favorite café’s in the North Country. Zoomski’s is located on the main drag in the heart of downtown Little Falls Minnesota. Her decision to open a full service coffee café in Little Falls has turned out to be a good one. It was non-stop customers during the 2 hour period that Gloria and I visited. She has an excellent selection of coffee & espresso specialty drinks along with an awesome food menu.
 Gloria started out the way most of us do by purchasing most of her food prepared or ready to serve. She was also using a lot of food items that she could combine to make edibles, i.e. condiments and baked goods. After being unsatisfied with the quality and health aspects of these food items, Gloria did the unthinkable! She decided to make and offer as many as possible items that are either home made by her or by others in the industry that use all natural ingredients. Therefore, her café is now offering a complete line of healthy and natural foods. She even makes the soups from scratch! Although this may take more time and effort, Gloria is happy to report that her customers absolutely love her food menu, as was apparent during my visit.
Continue reading Things are a “Zooming” at Zoomski’s
|
Subscribe to the UMG Blog
UMG Pricing, POS, and Information Sheets This is a password protected page that has all UMG pricing brochures, information sheets, training materials, etc. If you don't already have the password please call UMG at 612-728-7208 or email info@umgcoffee.com to get access to this wealth of information. This page is only available to current UMG customers. Thank you.
|
Loading ...
