new York, may 29 /prnewswire/ -- Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc., One Of The largest Importers And Distributors Of Produce In The northeastern United states, Announced A Headquarter Relocation To A New 200,000 Square Foot state-of-the-art, Energy Efficient Facility In The bronx, New York. The complex Is Located In The Hunts Point Area And Includes 53 Loading Bays; 30,000 Square Feet Of Office Space; Over 20,000 Square Feet Devoted To The fresh Cuts Produce Program; Exclusive Gymnasium; Food Education Center; Haccp center; And Professionally Equipped Test Kitchen With Stadium Seating. The multi-purpose Culinary Center Built To Accommodate Cooking Demonstrations, guest Lectures, Industry Presentations, Recipe Tastings, And Nutritional seminars, Will Serve As The Epicenter Of Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.

In Addition To Providing Chefs, Restaurateurs, And Supermarkets With The finest Produce, Cheeses, And Truffles From Around The World, Baldor Is The leading Distributor Of hudson Valley Products, Allowing Consumers To Receive local, Seasonal, And Artisanal Ingredients. With An Additional Warehouse In boston And Delivery Capabilities That Span The new York Tri-state Area, boston and philadelphia, Baldor Provides Consumers Throughout The Northeast With The freshest Produce And Specialty Products Available.

\\\"the New Space Will Allow For The Growth Of Established Brands In Addition to The Birth Of New Products, And Services -- All Working In Tandem Under The baldor Umbrella To Best Serve Customers,\\\" Said kevin Murphy, Ceo, Baldor specialty Foods, Inc.

In Addition To Maintaining The Status Quo, Baldor Continuously Seeks New initiatives, Products, And Facilities That Will Increase The Quality Of products Delivered To Consumers.

Current Baldor Initiatives Include:

Haccp

Approved By The Fda And Usda, Baldor Is Among The Few Facilities In the united States To Be Haccp (hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) accredited. This System Is Used At All Stages Of Food Production As An effective Tool For Protecting Public Health And Food Safety. Boasting The Most extensive Culinary Quality Assurance Program Available, Baldor Prides Itself on Providing A Clean Environment That Ensures Paramount Employee And Product safety.

Fresh Cuts

A Vital And Hugely Popular Brand In The Baldor Roster, Fresh Cuts Is A convenient 100% Yield, Pre-washed And Trimmed Product, Available To Chefs And food Retailers. Cut By Either Specifically Designed Machines Or By Hand, Each item Is Uniform, Crisp, And Fresh Upon Arrival. Baldors Ipex Program Provides an Added Service That Lowers Labor Cost At The Kitchen Level, Benefiting Chefs and Restaurateurs.

Ipex

The Rapidly-growing Ipex (international Produce Exchange) Division Is baldors Worldwide, Off-shore Network Of Farmers, Marketers, And Distributors. ensuring That Customers Have A Steady, Affordable, Year-round Source Of products, Ipex Serves As Baldors Global Marketplace For Consumers In Search of The Worlds Finest Produce And Packaged Goods.

urban Roots

The On-premise Packing Program For Products Grown On Baldors Guatemalan and Chilean Farms, urban Roots Is An Efficient And Cost-effective Shipping mechanism. Produce Packaged In Specialized Wax-lined, Ventilated Cardboard cartons, Breathes While It Is Shipped -- Ensuring The Freshest Quality Upon arrival, Usually Within 24 To 48 Hours Of Harvest.

Catskill Mountain Produce

Making Bi-weekly Trips To Local Farms Throughout The new York Tri-state region, Baldor Supplies Its Customers With Prime Local And Seasonal Foods. local Produce Is Available On A Consistent Basis, Benefiting Farmers And Chefs alike. In Keeping With Food Miles(1) And The Carbon Footprint, Baldor Leads the Way In Establishing Locavor(2).

Organics

In Order To Accommodate The Growing Need For Organic Produce, Baldor Is certified By Qai (quality Assurance International), One Of The Most prestigious Culinary Certification Organizations. The Baldor Organics Team travels The World To Bring Customers The Most Varied Selection Of High-quality organic Foods Direct From The Growers.

Pampered Cow/artisanal Partnership

Baldor Is Partnering With Pampered Cow To Bring new Yorks Finest farmstead hudson Valley Artisan Cheeses To The Northeastern Market. Pampered cow, A Unified Culinary Group, Includes The Finest Cheese-makers In The region. Baldor Also Formed A Partnership With Artisanal Premium Cheese To distribute Selections Regionally From philadelphia To boston. As Part Of The agreement, Artisanal Will Serve As Culinary Advisor To Baldors New High-end cheese Division, Educating Both The Consumer And Baldors Staff On The Fine art Of Artisanal Farmstead Cheeses, How To Plate, Pair And Present The Quality products From Artisanal.

Giving Back

Baldor Is Not Only Committed To Providing The Best Quality Products For clients, But To Supporting The Community, Creating Educational Programming For children, And Donating Foods And Services To Non-profit Organizations. The baldor Credo Includes Giving Back To Those In Need, Which The Company Has accomplished Successfully In Previous Years. Past Philanthropic Endeavors include: City Harvest, Food Bank Nyc, And The James Beard Foundation. Upon first Arrival In The bronx In 2000, The Company Created Over 300 Jobs Within the Community. With The New Headquarter Relocation In 2008, Baldor Will Create at Least 150 Additional Employment Opportunities.

About Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.

Dedicated To Sourcing The Finest And Freshest Produce And Products, Baldor specialty Foods, Inc. Is One Of The Largest Importers And Distributors Of fresh Produce In The northeastern United States. Building On Relationships with Domestic Farmers And International Growers, Baldor Is The Hub Of A worldwide Network That Provides Its Customers With Fresh Produce On A Daily basis. Headquartered In A New State-of-the Art 200,000 Square Foot Facility In the bronx, New York, Baldor Continues To Fill New Specialty Food Niches In The marketplace. Baldor Is Located At 155 Food Center Drive, bronx, New York 718.860.9100, www.baldorfood.com.

    (1) Food Miles: The Distance Food Is Transported From The Time Of Its
        Production Until It Reaches The Consumer. It Is One Dimension Used In
        Assessing The Environmental Impact And Sustainability Of Food.
    (2) Locavor: One Who Eats Locally Grown-products.

source Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.