Mann’s to debut new products at PMA Foodservice Expo

Mann Packing will launch three new items at the PMA Foodservice Expo in Monterey, California on July 31.

Mann’s Tenderbite Beans are a long, plank-shaped green bean variety not seen on the mass market in the U.S. since the 1970s, according to the company. Also known as runner or Romano beans and popular in Europe, Tenderbite Beans are versatile due to their long length and heartiness. Mann’s is producing the variety for year-round availability.

Mann’s is also introducing two new romaine lettuce hybrids: RomaCrunch and RomaLeaf.  RomaCrunch, a cross between romaine and iceberg, has a small head and its whole leaves are boat-shaped. It also stands up well to heat, according to Mann’s.

RomaLeaf is a hybrid that blends features of romaine and green leaf lettuces. With more green leaves than romaine and a texture crunchier than green leaf, it has excellent yield and impressive lift, the company said.

Chef Tony Baker of Montrio Bistro in Monterey will be serving samples of recipes he has created using Tenderbite Beans and RomaCrunch, and all items will be on display in Booth #110.