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Les Palais des Thés opens NYC
flagship PAGE 9
Dean & DeLuca Continues Private
Label Redesign PAGE 9
GROCERY &
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MOM’s Organic Market to go solar
for Maryland store PAGE 10
Kings Food Markets debuts in
Gillette, NJ PAGE 10
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Madison Lane signs Urban Accents
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Powell & Mahoney partners with the
Tippling Bros. PAGE 12
White Coffee debuts natural, organic
lines, including single cup PAGE 12
CJ Foods opens factory PAGE 12
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B U S I N E S S
N E W S P A P E R
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G O U R M E T
I N D U S T R Y
Expo West reaches new high
Whole Foods commits to total
GMO transparency in five years
Natural Products Expo West, produced by New Hope Natural
Media, a division of Penton, solidified its dominance this year
with a record number of new
product launches, providing the
definitive community platform for
brands, retailers and influencers
in the natural, organic and healthy
living sector. More than 2,428
companies exhibited, and show
organizers estimated more than
63,000 attendees—record figures
that reflect the growth of the natural category.
In addition, Engredea and Nutracon, the most comprehensive
trade show and conference for the
ingredient and supply chain, were
co-located within Expo West.
“You truly had to be present to
experience the energy felt on the
show floor and throughout Anaheim,” said Adam Andersen, show
Director. “The Grand Plaza at the
convention center became the natural products community’s living
room for four days, and is where
we celebrated the industry’s continued success.”
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market announced
at the show its commitment to
total genetically-modified organism transparency by 2018. By that
date, all products sold in United
States and Canadian Whole Foods
stores from food to supplements
to personal and pet care must declare their GMO content on their
packaging. The retailer is the first
in the industry to set a deadline
for this commitment.
“We are responding to our customers, who have consistently
asked us for GMO labeling, and
we are starting where we have
control in our own stores,” said
President and Chief Operating
Officer A. C. Gallo at the announcement. The Whole Foods
blog states that Non-GMO™
Project-verified products are
among the fastest growing sellers
On March 13, Le Creuset opened
the latest of nine signature stores
in Scottsdale, Ariz. Housed in
1,700 square feet of space in the
Scottsdale Quarter, an open-air
center that’s home to retail,
restaurant and entertainment options including Sephora, Pottery
Barn, Nike and an Apple store,
the Le Creuset Signature Store
will offer a full range of Le
Creuset products – and only Le
Creuset products – around a
demonstration kitchen featuring Miele appliances.
“We can showcase all the
products we make and sell.
People know us for our cast
iron, but we’re also very proud of
stainless tri-ply cookware, forged
hard-anodized cookware and
stoneware,” said Le Creuset Director of Stores Diane Foster. “We feature the widest array of color
assortment that any retailer represents, including our iconic Flame.
When you see that Flame orange,
Young industry leaders
changing the game
are
your eye is immediately attracted
to it, and it’s clearly identifiable as
Le Creuset.”
“One of the unique opportunities we have by having a demonstration kitchen is that if a
customer wants to see how a
Why are consumers trending toward healthy beverages? Will they
ever stop buying soft drinks?
What changes are in store for the
beverage industry?
A new white paper from the the
Advisory Board of the Healthy
Beverage Expo considers these
questions and reveals “Seven Key
Changes the Beverage Industry
Must Accept.” The report, featuring Beverage Expo keynote
speaker Phil Lempert, among
other leading experts, looks at the
critical issues facing the industry.
Chief among these issues is
defining exactly what is a
“healthy beverage.” The Expo defines the category as “nutritious
and functional beverage[s] made
from high quality ingredients and
pure water, marked by an undeniable accountability for the effects of processing, packaging
and distribution.”
Members of the Healthy Beverage Expo Advisory Board argue
that products not fitting within
this definition will no longer
hold favor with a new crop of intelligent consumers. “Beverage
manufacturers of all kinds
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The flame burns on at new
Le Creuset Signature Store
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Experts identify
healthy beverage
trends for 2013
Marieke Mature Gouda tops U.S. Championship Cheese Contest
With 81 categories, largest contest
ever shows health in the category
A mature gouda from Holland’s
Family Cheese in Wisconsin was
named the 2013 U.S. Championship Cheese for 2013, followed
by a semi-hard alpine cheese from
Vermont and a medium cheddar
from Illinois. Held every two
years, the United States Championship Cheese Contest is the
country’s largest technical evaluation for cheese and butter.
Marieke Penterman, of Holland’s Family Cheese in Thorp,
Wis., took top honors out of
1,702 entries from 30 states for
her Marieke Mature Gouda, aged
six to nine months. Out of a possible 100 points, the gouda
scored 98.31 in the final round,
during which judges re-evaluated
the top 16 cheeses to choose the
overall champion.
First runner-up, scoring 97.89,
was Tarentaise, a semi-hard alpine
cheese made by Spring Brook
Farm/Farms For City Kids Foundation in Reading, Vt. Second runner-up was Medium Cheddar,
made by Team Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, Agro-pur Weyauwega
for Kraft Foods in Glenview, Ill.,
which scored 97.88.
“Every medalist should be extremely proud of being recognized as the best of the best in
the largest national cheese competition ever held,” said John
Umhoefer, Executive Director of
the Wisconsin Cheese Makers
Association, which hosts the biennial competition.
Wisconsin led the states in
gold medals, with 47 of the total
81 categories judged. Vermont
and New York came in second,
with six golds apiece. Oregon
had four gold medals, while California, Idaho, Illinois and Ohio
all took three. Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New
Mexico and Utah each captured
one gold each.
The contest is the largest technical evaluation of cheese and butter in the country. It is rooted in
more than 120 years of history, beginning with the organization’s
first cheese contest in 1891.
In recent years, the event has
flourished, more than doubling in
size since 2001. This year, more
than 30,000 pounds of cheese
were entered. For information
and complete results, visit
www.uschampioncheese.org. GN
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General News
Target Corp. moves deeper
into kitchenware with
CHEFS Catalog purchase
JH Partners, LLC, a private equity
firm specializing in consumer-focused
companies, has agreed to sell its portfolio company CHEFS Catalog to Target
Corp. Financial terms of the transaction,
expected to close within April, were
not disclosed.
CHEFS Catalog is a leading direct-toconsumer specialty retailer of top-rated
cookware, bakeware, cutlery, kitchen tools
and cooking utensils aimed at the home
chef. Its brands include All-Clad, Cuisinart,
Le Creuset, KitchenAid, Scanpan, and
Wusthof. JH Partners acquired the Colorado Springs company from The Neiman
Marcus Group in 2004.
Upon completion of the transaction, Target will combine CHEFS Catalog with the acquired assets of Cooking.com to create a new, wholly-owned
subsidiary aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the growing cooking
and kitchenware market. Both brands
will continue to operate under their
current names.
“We’re delighted with the outcome of
our work with CHEFS Catalog’s management team, led by Tim Littleton,”
said Michael John , partner at JH
Partners. “CHEFS and the JH Partners
teams have worked together to transform
Chefs from a single channel catalog
company into a true multichannel retailer of great cookware with exceptional
revenue and margin growth driven by
our online business.” GN
United Fresh: Sales of fruit,
organics drive produce growth in Q4
Fresh produce made strong gains in Q4 of
2012 compared to the previous year, driven
primarily by strong performance in fruit.
Increases in average retail price did not reduce volume and led to a boost in dollar
sales. Organic and value-added fruits and
vegetables continued to grow, with strong
showings in dollar sales and volume. All
this is according to the latest edition of
FreshFacts® on Retail, the quarterly retail
research report of trade group the United
Fresh Foundation.
Total fresh produce dollar and volume
sales increased during Q4 2012, even
though vegetables saw sales dollar declines
paired with steady volumes. The average
retail price for fruits increased 6.1 percent,
with little effect on overall volume sales,
which helped boost dollar sales. Fruit dollar sales and volume posted 9.2 percent and
3 percent increases, respectively.
Produced in partnership with the
Nielsen Perishables Group, the report
measures retail price and sales trends for
the top 10 fruit and vegetable commodities,
as well as value-added, organic and other
produce categories.
Highlights of the report include:
• Eight of the top 10 fruits posted volume increases that exceeded the same period last year.
• Six of the top 10 fruit categories increased dollar sales by double digits over
the same period last year. Berries, avocados
and melons increased dollar sales and volume by double digits.
• Packaged salad and squash/pumpkins
were the only top 10 vegetable categories
to post an increase in dollar sales compared
to the same period last year.
• Value-added fruits grew dollar sales by
12.9 percent and volume by 7.5 percent.
Fresh cut fruit accounted for more than
two-thirds of value-added fruit dollar share.
• Value-added vegetables grew dollar
sales 6.2 percent and volume by 7.9 percent
this quarter, with side dishes accounting
for more than 50 percent of value-added
vegetable sales.
• Organic fruits grew 23.2 percent in
dollar sales. Organic vegetables grew
11.9 percent.
Each report also features a Quarterly Spotlight on an industry segment . This quarter,
organic produce sales trends are highlighted. The section explains which organic
fruit and vegetable categories are driving
growth, and explores how increases in retail price affect volume sales.
The complete report can be downloaded
free of charge for United Fresh members,
and at $50 for non-members. Please contact Shannon Young, United Fresh education manager, at 202.303.3400 ext. 405 or
syoung@unitedfresh.org. For questions
about specific data in the report, please
contact Kelli Beckel at the Perishables
Group at 773.929.7013. GN
ACS launches cheese educator program
Following the success of its inaugural Certified Cheese Professional examination, the
American Cheese Society (ACS) has
launched the ACS Certified Cheese Professional™ Authorized Educator Program.
The program authorizes organizations or
individuals offering education geared toward the CCP exam. Qualified educators
can use the licensed trademark ACS Certified Cheese Professional™ (ACS CCP™)
in promoting and marketing their educational offerings. At press time, some 96
cheese shops, cheese makers and cheese
consultants had signed up.
Currently there are four levels of authorization: the Authorized Education Center,
designed for for-profit educational centers;
Authorized Educator, for individual ACS
CCPs who wish to offer coursework covering any or all of the Body of Knowledge domains, either as independent instructors or
on a contract basis with outside educational
facilities; Authorized Corporate Trainer, designed for companies that provide education
and exam preparation to internal employees, customers, or potential customers; and
Non-Profit Universities or Colleges.
Authorized educators receive the mis-
sion to use the designation and ACS CCP
Exam logo in all marketing materials promoting relevant educational programs.
They will also receive premiere spots in the
ACS online directory, and be able to market
their own relevant courses thoroughly.
Program applicants must have an
ACS CCP on staff, with the exception of
organizations that qualify for a special
exemption. Visit www.cheesesociety.org
or contact ACS at 720.328.2788 for more
details, including application guidelines
and requirements, special exemptions, and
licensing fees. GN
BRIEFS
Chef Marcus
Samuelsson to host
sofi Awards
Internationally acclaimed chef Marcus
Samuelsson will host the 41st Annual sofi
Awards, to be presented July 1 at the Summer
Fancy Food Show in New York City.
Samuelsson is the chef behind three
successful New York restaurants and two in
Sweden, and author of the acclaimed memoir
Yes Chef. He has a signature cookware line at
Macy’s and the boutique tea line Ambessa, in
partnership with Harney & Sons, and is a wellknown TV food personality and committed
philanthropist. Samuelsson’s speaking fee will
be donated to City Harvest, the Fancy Food
Show’s anti-hunger charity for more than
20 years.
Considered the top honor in the $75 billion
specialty food industry, the sofi Awards are a
highlight of the Summer Fancy Food Show. The
show is set June 30 - July 2, 2013, at the
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Total Apparel Group,
Inc. buys interest in
Village Tea Co.
Corporate tea fever continues. Total Apparel
Group, Inc. (TAG), a company which until now
has been mostly in licensing for apparel
and accessories, has acquired a minority
interest in Village Tea Company Distribution,
Inc.. The latter’s premium loose leaf teas are
currently carried at Vitamin Shoppe, Amazon
and selected Whole Foods stores, as well as
on its own website.
TAG gains two board seats on the Village
Tea board; its principals will also assume key
management roles. TAG will also have the
opportunity to obtain a further interest at
TAG’s discretion.
Village Tea’s founder and current president,
Martin Ekechukwu, will remain as president
and a board member. “The opportunity to work
with someone as talented as Martin is an honor
and we look forward to providing an additional
layer of support that will enable him to properly
execute the vision that he has for the brand
and the overall business,” stated Janon Costley,
TAG CEO.
With the increased emphasis on health and
wellness in the US market, the tea industry
has seen exponential growth over the past 5
years. With the recent $620m Starbucks
acquisition of Teavana and the ever increasing
popularity of boutique tea brands and retail
outlets, TAG feels that Village Tea is properly
positioned for exponential growth over the
course of the next several years.
Martin Ekechukwu stated, “Obviously the
immediate goal is to increase the sales footprint
of our current product line through existing
channels... [and] into new accounts. We will
also seek to leverage TAG’s licensing and
distribution resources to explore brand
extensions into categories such as tea
accessories, branded bottle beverages, various
tea based products, retail, co-branded tea
infused beverages and other opportunities that
fit within the brands’ overall long term goals
and objectives.”
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Expoalimentaria 2013 highlights
Latin American ingredients
Raw cacao, coffee, aji peppers, canned fresh
vegetables, fresh seafood these are among
the top sellers drawing adventurous U.S.
buyers to Expoalimentaria 2013, the latest
edition of Latin America’s largest food trade
fair. This year’s dates are Oct. 15-17, at the
Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, Peru.
The star of this year’s Expoalimentaria is
set to be one of South America’s most popular food exports: quinoa. Neighboring
countries Bolivia and Peru are two key
growers of this ancient grain that is now
the ingredient of the moment, with demand outpacing supply and still growing.
Last year’s fair drew thousands of retail, foodservice and ingredient buyers
from North America and the European
Union. U.S. specialty buyers included
HEB, Supervalu and other top national
specialty retailers.
Specific sections of the show highlight
key products. The Gastronomic Hall,
with demonstrations from some of the
country’s leading chefs, is a must for fine
dining purveyors interested in learning
about currently trendy Peruvian cuisine.
The Pisco Hall will feature both pure and
creatively flavored varieties of the fiery
distilled spirit, which has a cult following in the United States. Other halls in-
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in the non-perishable grocery category.
This was the biggest news of the show,
immediately drawing intense reactions,
including approval from many, but surprise at the delay from others. The message found an appreciative audience in
California, a state still smarting from the
defeat at the polls last year of a GMO labeling initiative.
The Independent Natural Food Retailers
Association, a cooperative representing
more than 100 independent retailers, expressed its support for Whole Foods’ announcement. The National Cooperative
Grocers Association also connected with a
majority of its suppliers, asking that they
follow the guidelines e arlier set forth by
the coalition Just Label It!
Looking toward a global
natural products industry
This year’s show provided a unique look
Healthy Beverages
should prepare for this certain change,”
the experts advise.
Currently, the healthy beverage market
is being driven by specific business practices that are influenced by the changing
expectations and attitudes of younger industry leaders. “It seems that just buying
into tradition will not suit the desires of
this demographic,” states the white
paper. “[Young leaders] are pushing the
clude Coffee and Cacao Peru exported
US$62.8 million in cacao last year—and
Andean Grains. The latter is likely to be
buzzing with buyers in search of the next
quinoa. Those who prioritize sustainability should visit PeruNatura, a hall devoted to natural, organic and fair trade
products. Superfoods such as camu
camu, Maca, and yacon were star products here in 2012.
Buyers will also want to check out exhibits from neighboring countries that may
be more familiar to U.S. buyers, including
foods from Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
Information on registration, Expoalimentaria’s Hosted Buyers program and
the Business Round (pre-set 30-minute
meetings with exhibitors providing products you select) can be found at www
.expoalimentariaperu.com/en. GN
at the forces fueling the global natural
products industry. Organizers of the
event identified three key macro forces
shaping the natural foods industry on a
global scale:
Wholegrarian Revolution. Consumers
increasingly want real food over hyperprocessed, nutrient-devoid fare. A few
favorite brands at the center of this movement include Lyfe Kitchen, MegaFood,
Made in Nature and Brad’s Raw.
Transparency. In response to growing
consumer demand, forward-thinking
brands are building next-generation transparency into their supply chains, manufacturing processes and packaging, as well as
business and marketing practices. Leaders
in this movement include One Degree Organic Foods, Vega, Dolphin Organics and
newcomer Veggie-Go’s.
The Value(s) Brand. Many of today’s best
companies are aligning their brands with
philanthropic missions. Examples include
Organic Valley and Bhakti Chai.
Continuing trends include gluten- and
allergen-free products, sprouted foods,
healthy snacks, non-dairy alternatives,
vegan and paleo offerings and cleaner
kids’ products.
industry into a realm that may be uncomfortable for antiquated businesses. By
challenging the quality of ingredients, the
purity of water, the method of distribution and the impact all of the above has
on our environment, the younger generation of beverage entrepreneurs are steering the industry towards more healthy
and viable options.”
Precisely what types of drinks do these
young leaders want? The experts have
named a few growing trends: more function in functional beverages; better sweetened beverages; healthy alcohol-based
beverages; healthy drinks for the under18 set; gastronomically seasoned beverages; better tasting and healthy
ready-to-drink coffees; and simple lemonade drinks that refresh the palate and
detox the body after rich meals.
These trends and more will be highlighted at the upcoming Healthy Beverage
Expo, June 7 - 9, 2013 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center. The event is co-located
with the 11th annual World Tea Expo.
Details and registration are available
at www.healthybeverageexpo.com and
www.worldteaexpo.com. GN
The NEXT pavilion and “Best of the West”
New this year was the NEXT pavilion,
part of New Hope’s NEXT Natural Products Industry Accelerator for emerging
natural brands. In a separate hall that
opened 30 minutes ahead of the main
floor, traffic was slow at first but normalized by day two.
Members of the press also voted three
products as “Best of West” at the show.
Winning products included Justin’s
Nut Butter (dark chocolate organic
peanut butter cups), Aculief (wearable
acupressure) and Zing Anything (a citrus
water bottle). The products were voted
not based on taste, but on shelf appeal
and packaging, as a consumer would experience them in-store.
The show moves east in September,
when Natural Products Expo East 2013
returns to the Baltimore Convention
Center, Sept. 25-28, 2013. GN
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Le Creuset
unique piece of cookware will perform, we
can simply take it down from the shelf and
take it to the demonstration kitchen and do
a quick demonstration,” Foster said. “If a
customer wants to see the difference in performance between a stainless steel fry pan
versus a nonstick fry pan, we can take it to
the cook top and crack an egg into it. It’s
been great for us to be able to show the customer which is the right tool for the task
they want to perform.”
“Customers come into the stores and
want to tell us about their collections of Le
Creuset. They’re so fond of sharing either
a recipe or a story about a great meal or the
story of how their mom prepared stew
every time it got cold. It’s really a unique
opportunity to be involved with this cookware, not just because people are so passionate about the cookware but about the
experiences they’ve had with it,” she added.
“The cast-iron cookware is virtually indestructible, and all the meals prepared in it
become part of the sharing when you own
a piece of this cookware.”
The piece of Le Creuset
cookware that inspires the
most questions is the douefeu, a piece that has its roots
in the cast iron Dutch ovens
that have been used since the
1600s. In those early days,
cooks placed their filled
Dutch ovens directly onto
the flames of their heat
source and surrounded the
pot with embers or coals. In
1934, Le Creuset took that
idea and added a new twist –
a recessed lid designed to be filled with ice
before the pot is placed into an oven. The
ice cools the lid, and as steam from the food
inside rises and comes into contact with
the cool lid, it condenses and falls back
down onto the food, self-basting it to keep
it moist and flavorful. Even after the ice
melts, the condensation effect continues, as
long as the meltwater in the lid remains
below the boiling point.
“That’s one of the pieces we most frequently demonstrate,” Foster said. “It creates a self-basting cooking environment for
a less flavorful cut of meat that requires
long, slow cooking.”
In addition to cookware and bakeware,
the shop will feature other less well-known
Le Creuset products, such as wine accessories, silicone tools and stainless steel
tools. Also available are dinnerware and
serveware in complementary enamel colors
and finish.
There are several reasons why Scottsdale
offers an ideal location for the ninth Le
Creuset Signature Store, Foster said. “Certainly Scottsdale is a city that appreciates
premium brands,” Foster noted. “We also
have an active local customer base based on
our years of presence in the Phoenix area
as well as our developing web business.
They know us, they love us, they ask us,
‘When are you opening a store near me?’”
Other kitchenware retailers in the
Phoenix area also carry Le Creuset, including Williams-Sonoma and Crate and
Barrel. Those other retailers have nothing
to fear, according to Foster. “We have
found that there is great synergy created
when we open our own company store in
a location that has one or more of those
brands. It creates more brand awareness
and more opportunities for all those who
carry our product.”
Le Creuset also offers other retailers the
opportunity to customize the line carried
in their stores. In particular, they can offer
color choices that won’t be found in the Le
Creuset Signature Store. “For instance,
Williams-Sonoma has launched a beautiful
new yellow called quince,” Foster said.
“This allows other retailers to carry lines
that help them tell the stories that they’re
trying to tell in their stores.”
“I’ve really thought about other retailers
who are brand manufacturers as well as retailers. Names like Coach or Cole Haan
come to mind – places where you can go to
purchase from a brand store or from another fine retailer,” she continued. “The
idea is to make the customer happy with
the brand. If we have a customer come in
who wants a color that we don’t carry but
we know who does, we can call that retailer
and have the piece put on hold until the
customer can get there. We just want the
customer to have the best, no matter where
they’ve purchased the product.”
The Scottsdale Le Creuset Signature
Store is located at 15323 North Scottsdale
Road, Suite 140, across from Make Meaning in the Scottsdale Quarter. GN
GOURMET NEWS APRIL 2013
GIFTWARE
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Giftware
SENSATIONAL SWEETS/
CREATIVE COOKIE ETC.
This Pennsylvania company has an amazingly
broad line of unique edible gifts—great money
makers for all your summer occasions.
Gift-ready in a colorful pizza box, the irresistibly
fun 10” Chocolate Pizza tops a popcorn lace crust
with more popcorn, pretzels, and a white chocolate
drizzle. Varieties include Oreo, Decorated (choose
fun toppings for seasons and events), Combo
(decorated Oreo), Gluten Free and Decorated
Gluten Free. Also gluten free are Chippers, the Bark
with a Bite™, and Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn.
For temperature stable yummy gifts, try Fortune
Cookies: fun and educational messages inside
crunchy, tasty cookies, individually wrapped in
eye-catching takeout pails.
Themed Celebration Cakes are individual microwave cakes. Each is a self contained party – just
add water! Each includes cake and icing mix,
sprinkles and favors - delicious and so easy.
For savory gifts, Galleria Gourmet Dips and Seasonings taste fabulous as creamy dips, bread dippers or as seasoning to make your customers’
summer dishes even better!
The entire line is made in the USA, nut free and
Kosher certified. Visit www.sensational
sweets.com or call 570.524.4361 and see how
they can sweeten your day.
BELLA LUCIA
Serve the growing gluten-free gift market with delicious pizzelles from Bella Lucia Inc., with two new
flavors due in 2013: Lemon Zest (early summer 2013)
and Chocolate Mocha (available for order for the holidays). The new flavors join Bella Lucia’s three current
flavors, Vanilla, Anise, and Saigon Cinnamon.
But the biggest news is that Bella Lucia Gluten
Free Pizzelles will soon be available in a mix.
“We have had great interest in a mix. The mixes
will make up to five dozen gluten-free pizzelles, you
add the flavor!” said Maryann Petta Cook, Owner
and CEO of Bella Lucia Gluten Free.
Since its conception, Bella Lucia’s has taken its
business from a cottage industry to national company. Owner Maryann Petta Cook grew up with
Italian pizzelle cookies, but after being diagnosed
with celiac disease in 2004, she decided there
must be another way to make pizzelles without
sacrificing their original flavor.
Success was at hand when she brought in her
first store in the fall of 2009.
Bella Lucia gluten-free pizzelles can now be
found throughout the country, with their biggest
markets in the Northeast and Midwest.
“We are growing at rapid pace,” Cook said. “We
also have plans to take on the manufacturing ourselves by mid-2013.”
Currently, Bella Lucia uses two contract bakers
to keep up on demand. “We felt that it would be
more cost effective to do our own baking at a local
level, and continue to use one contract baker for
the time being,” Cook said. This decision has not
been an easy one for Ms. Cook. “We put a lot of
thought into this decision to move forward. There
will be many changes in the near future.”
For more information, visit www.bella
luciaglutenfree.com or call 814.935.8115.
VANILLA BEAN
UNIQUE COOKIES
For food gifts sure to be remembered, call
Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies. Whether for personal or business gifts, our Original and Deluxe
Cookie Collections send a message of thoughtfulness and taste.
At Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies, we’ve created
an Original and a Deluxe Cookie Collection that
speak for themselves. Each collection features an
assortment of Cherry Chip Cordial, Chocolate
Chilean, Chocolate Toffee Chip with Salted
Pecans, Clementine Sandwich Cookie, Lemon Ricotta and our signature Margarita Sandwich
Cookie. One or two dozen cookies per package.
Each Vanilla Bean cookie is made with the finest
ingredients, a visual delight that combines flavor
and texture. From the sweet-and-salty Margarita
Sandwich to the Cherry Chip Cordial inspired by
Debbie’s father’s favorite candy, our cookies are
created for individuals with discriminating taste. Let
us help you make a “lasting” first impression.
See us at Summer Fancy Food Booth 5322,
call 260.415.4652 or email vanilla@vanillabean
chefs.com or www.vanillabeanchefs.com.
KANE CANDY PARTY CUPS
With consumer and retailer following surpassing
expectations, Kane Candy intends to build on its
success with an expanded range of celebration
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We are back from Expo West,
and what a show it was. The
natural food industry is in the
midst of a gold rush, with
quick-cooking, go-anywhere
products and formats aplenty.
As mainstream food marketers
accept the need to ‘go natural’,
natural food companies see the
huge opportunity in making healthy foods as
easy and convenient as unhealthy ones. Look
for more on this in our May issue.
But before that, in this issue we bring you
supplements on Cooking Sauces and Specialty Meats/Seafood (including jerky, now a
no-longer-guilty pleasure even for hardcore
couch potatoes like myself). Our Buyers’
Guides, on Beverages and Foods from the
U.K., start on page 27; beverage watchers will
also want to check out our cover news on the
white paper from the Healthy Beverage Expo.
We also check on what exactly can be found
at Expoalimentaria, the foremost trade show
for food and ingredients from Latin America.
We also have a short note from our
publisher, Lee Oser, with a Chicago dining
recommendation from the recently concluded
housewares show. We visit the kitchenware
world in this issue with Le Creuset, and
will bring you a show wrapup next month.
Also up in May are Condiments, Confections,
Vegetarian/Vegan and raw foods—so if
you’re a retailer or producer specializing
in any of these areas, drop us a line at
rocelle_a@oser.com and let’s chat. GN
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As we go to print on this
issue, we can’t help but
think back fondly on one of
the great experiences of our
trip for the International
Home + Housewares Show.
The Oser Communications
Group team that traveled to
the show, 10 of us in all, had
the very great pleasure of two fantastic dinners at Les Nomades Restaurant on East
Ontario Street.
The cuisine at Les Nomades is a prix fixe
menu of exquisite French dishes. Unusually,
we were not required to agree as a table on
how many courses we’d each have—Chef
Roland Liccioni permitted everyone at our
table the freedom to select as many courses as
we liked, to eat up and down the menu or to
select multiple dishes from a single menu category—just as long as we ordered our dessert
soufflés early. The dishes, all of them perfectly
cooked, were presented by a staff that was unobtrusively attentive, and beautifully complemented with our selections from an
interesting wine list. We were so thrilled by
our inaugural experience that we forthwith
canceled our plans to sample another restaurant for our second night and entreated Owner
Mary Beth Liccioni to make room for us at her
table again. We haven’t for a moment regretted
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In this issue, we introduce you to Diane
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which opened its ninth Signature Store in
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indicating that Target shares our optimism
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Specialty Retailers
Les Palais des Thés opens NYC flagship
Paris-based Le Palais des Thés, known for
its premium-quality, direct sourced teas and
unique-to-the-world blends, has opened
its second U.S. boutique and 30th store
globally in New York’s SoHo shopping district. The 700-square-foot flagship recently
began hosting weekend tea classes, a U.S.
version of its acclaimed Tea School.
“The New York area is the core of our customer base in the U.S., and New Yorkers regularly visit our stores in France, Ireland, and
Israel,” explained Aurelie Bessière, niece of
the founder and part of the husband and wife
team leading the brand’s American expan-
sion. “We are delighted with the welcome we
have received [at our first shop] and look
forward to serving customers downtown.
The SoHo location provides even more space
for us to share our passion for tea and our
uncompromising quality standards.”
As in Les Palais’ five Parisian stores,
U.S. customers will be welcomed upon arrival with a complimentary cup of tea and
will experience a “total immersion into
the world of tea, accessing all of the
senses,” according to Ms. Bessière. The
store’s features include a striking “Tea
Wall” with more than 100 varieties in
large metal canisters; areas for tea
gifts and accessories, and a self-service area for those who prefer to
shop without assistance.
“Though tea is the second most
consumed beverage in the world, the
possibilities of fine tea are new to
many people,” said Ms. Bessière. “We
are delighted to introduce New Yorkers to the tea lifestyle because tea has
changed our lives, and we believe it can be
more than just a beverage for others as well.
Given the city’s hectic pace, we think tea is a
habit that can really help New Yorkers.”
Dean & DeLuca Continues Private Label Redesign
Black packaging may be a trend of the moment for upscale food, but specialty retailer
Dean & DeLuca is going the opposite way,
with new packaging for its private label coffee.
The new packs continue the gradual rebranding of the store’s Signature line, covering items from potato chips to caviar.
New items are expected through 2013.
Quiet, sleek and upscale were some of the
cues for the look, which debuted in August
2012. Most of the packages are in matte finish. A standout is the infused maple syrup
line, with minimal labels that expose the
syrups’ brilliant color and ingredients.
“[Our] brand philosophy is to let the food
be the star. After taking a close look at our
private label packaging, we decided to move
in a direction that relates better to our her-
itage and brand values. Our core brand colors are silver, white, black and grey. The new
packaging brightens up the shelves by focusing on white and silver. Accent colors are
used minimally to differentiate flavors. The
font is based on the handwriting of one of
our founders, and has been a part of our
brand since the 1970s,” said a statement
from the company. GN
Le Palais des Thés teas can also be enjoyed at the James Beard House, where
they are the official tea purveyor. The full
product line also sold online at
http://us.palaisdesthes.com. GN
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GROCERY & DEPARTMENT STORES
Grocery & Department Stores
MOM’s Organic Market to go
solar for Maryland store
MOM’s Organic Market has announced
the activation of rooftop solar panels on
their store in Waldorf, Md. The store,
MOM’s first in Charles County, opened in
November 2012. It features energy-efficient design, including closed-door coolers, LED lighting and electric car charging
stations. The photovoltaic system is expected to offset the store’s energy needs
by at least 15 percent.
“The Waldorf solar array is the first of
many,” said Scott Nash, MOM’s founder
and CEO. “We plan to install solar panels
on every store that we can in the future.”
Charis Egland-Smith, the company’s Environmental Coordinator, said, “We are in
the process of exploring and expanding our
renewable energy portfolio at all locations.”
Projects on the horizon include more solar
panels, wind turbines and additional fast
charging stations for electric cars.
A longtime supporter of renewable energy,
MOM’s has been fully wind powered since
2005. In 2012, MOM’s purchased enough
BRIEFS
Top Retailers to
Reject Genetically
Engineered Salmon –
Campaign Group
direct wind power and wind power Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset
424 percent of their company-wide energy
use. The retailer also matches employees’
REC purchases and provides gift cards to
customers who sign up for residential wind
power. Last September, the EPA recognized
MOM’s Organic Market with an award for
Leadership in Green Power Purchasing. GN
Fresh Market picks up superfood blends from Linwoods
Linwoods, the top selling manufacturer of
“superfood” blends of ground organic
flaxseed, nuts and berries in Europe, is now
available at Fresh Market stores across the
United States.
Beginning in March, the retailer has
picked up two products in the line:
Ground Flaxseed & Goji Berries and
Ground Flaxseed, Cocoa, Strawberries
& Blueberries.
This expansion marks another step forward for Linwoods, which is based in
Northern Ireland. The brand is available
at retailers in all 50 states, including Bed
Bath & Beyond, HyVee, Shaws, Whole
Foods, Bristol Farms and other gourmet
health food stores.
Rising U.S. sales for the brand echo customers’ search for foods that combine nutrition, convenience and taste. Linwoods
provides an easy way for consumers to add
a superfood boost to any dish, whether
yogurts, soups, casseroles, baked goods,
oatmeal, smoothies, salads and more. GN
Several major grocery retailers, representing more
than 2,000 stores across the country, have
committed not to sell genetically engineered
seafood if it is allowed onto the market, according
to The Campaign for GE-Free Seafood, a coalition
of consumer, health, food safety and fishing groups.
Stores that have committed to not offer the
salmon or other genetically engineered seafood
include Trader Joe’s (367 stores), Aldi (1,230
stores), Whole Foods (346 stores in US); regional
chains such as Marsh Supermarkets (93 stores
in Indiana and Ohio), PCC Natural Markets (9
stores in Washington State); and co-ops in
Minnesota, New York, California and Kansas.
The named stores have either signed the Pledge
for GE-Free Seafood, directly communicated by
e-mail with the coalition, or issued public
statements or public corporate policies.
The FDA has stated it will likely not label
genetically engineered salmon, thus providing
consumers no way of choosing what kind of salmon
to purchase. At least 35 other species of genetically
engineered fish are currently under development.
SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTORS & BROKERS
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Specialty Distributors & Brokers
BRIEFS
Portland’s Excel
named BRIANNAS
Broker of the Year
Excel Brokerage, located in Portland, Oregon,
recently received the BRIANNAS 2012 Silver Spur
Sales Award from Del Sol Foods. Excel’s Carl
Bangle and Bob Newman accepted the award
at Natural Products Expo West in California.
Excel was recognized for its excellent sales
team, sales volume, dedication to service, and
courteous and professional business standards.
This is the second time the company has been
named BRIANNAS Broker of the Year.
Jeffrey Sadler, Del Sol’s Director of Sales,
said, “Excel Brokerage exemplifies what a
specialty/natural food broker should be. Their
commitment to the industry and the brands
they represent is paramount. We’re proud to
be associated with [them] and thrilled to
recognize their accomplishments in 2012.”
BRIANNAS line of 14 dressings continues to
grow in popularity among consumers who value
all natural, premium ingredients. All the
dressings contain no trans-fat or high fructose
corn syrup. Eleven flavors are all natural, ten
are gluten free, two are fat-free and one is
sugar free.
Madison Lane signs Urban
Accents for the Northwest
Portland-based specialty brokerage Madison Lane continues to expand, with a recent agreement to represent Chicago-based
Urban Accents in the Northwest.
The award-winning line includes
blended spices, dryglazes, seasoned sea
salts, flapjack mixes and a wide assortment
of fall-feasting, brining and breakfast items.
“We’re so thrilled to partner with and
represent Urban Accents here in the
Northwest,” enthuses Rachel Howard, who
signed the agreement. “We love how their
all-natural products, like their spices and
dryglazes, provide versatile, full-flavor solutions for convenient cuisine at home.”
Urban Accents co-founder and president Tom Knibbs is also looking forward
to the partnership. “After careful research,
we decided on Madison Lane to represent
our all-natural product line. We wanted to
partner and be associated with a reputable
company who could provide us with a
growth opportunity in the Northwest’s
high-end
grocery retail market. Madison Lane
fit the bill.”
Knibbs shares the
Urban Accents philosophy: “We enjoy
bringing good food
and good friends
together.
Our products are
designed to be both
delicious and stylish; it’s culinary creativity at its finest,
with unique flavor
combinations that are versatile and easy
enough to sprinkle on a chicken breast. We
are proud to offer home cooks products
that are full of flavor
and globally inspired
but also small-batch
blended, all natural
and gluten free, with
no MSG or artificial
flavors or colors.”
Accents
Urban
began with five original spice blends in
1997. The popularity
of
their
boldbut-healthy spices led
Knibbs
and
cofounder Jim Dygas to
develop the more than
150 gourmet Urban
Accents products that
currently line the shelves of some of the nation’s top retailers. GN
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SUPPLIER BUSINESS
Supplier Business
Powell & Mahoney partners
with the Tippling Bros.
Thirsty Ventures (TVI), parent company of
retail cocktail mixer brand Powell & Mahoney and foodservice cocktail/smoothie
brand Maui Beverages, has partnered with
award-winning spirits experts the Tippling
Bros. (Tad Carducci and Paul Tanguay).
The partnership follows six years of a
project-based working relationship and
comes shortly after the opening of Green
Mountain Co-Pack, Thirsty Ventures’ new
production facility in Williston, Vt.
“This partnership adds power to our
long-standing relationship with Tad and
Paul,” says TVI President and CEO Mark
Mahoney. “We can now give our customers
direct access to two of the preeminent
minds in this industry, along with produc-
ing their creations in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our chain accounts will experience
tremendous value add in menu ideation/
creation and differentiation, which will create stronger offerings, speed of service and
signature programs for our clients.”
In business since 2007, Tippling Bros. is
one of the most recognized beverage consulting companies, creating cocktail menus
and full beverage programs for single-unit
restaurants and bars, national hotel and
chain restaurant groups, as well as with
scores of spirits, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverage brands. Carducci and Tanguay also operate restaurants and bars in
New York City, Chicago and Miami.
“I believe the potential [for the partnber-
ship] is truly unlimited,” says Carducci.
“We all share exceedingly high standards of
quality, craft and consistency. We all possess entrepreneurial mindsets; are always
striving to do things more creatively, more
effectively and just plain better. Maybe
most importantly, we like to hang out with
each other.”
Says Paul Tanguay about the ability to
create, test and perfect beverages and
other products, “The fact that we have this
production facility in Vermont is tremendously exciting. We can focus on the craft,
making things in small batches, but we
have the technology and support to get
those products into the hands of everyone
who wants them.” GN
White Coffee debuts natural,
organic lines, including single cup
White Coffee Corporation, the third-generation Long Island importer and roaster,
has introduced innovative line of natural
and organic coffees. The line is available in
12-oz. packages and, for the first time, in a
single cup brew, packaged in a recyclable
container that is compatible with the
Keurig system and similar coffeemakers.
The distinctive single cup brew announces itself as soon as the box is opened.
The cups are designed in a new style, using
recyclable filters. The coffee is dispensed
through the sides, not just through a punch
hole in the bottom of the plastic cup. As a
result, the consumer experiences the sight
and smell of fresh ground coffee as
they prepare the brew. The specialized
package itself honors the natural and
organic side of the new lines, with
eight single cup brews offered in a recyclable cardboard box.
Four naturally flavored coffees comprise the “Natural” line: Naturally Flavored Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Sea Salt
Caramel and Chocolate Morsel. “Organic”
by White Coffee consists of six varieties, each
completely allergen-free, gluten-free, and
non-genetically modified. French Roast, Full
City Roast, Rainforest Blend, Breakfast Blend, Mexican High Grown and
Peruvian options demonstrate the
breadth of White Coffee’s buying and
roasting expertise.
The 12-oz. packaging features
the White Coffee roaster logo on a
clean, green and white bag, SRP of
$7.99-$9.99. These lines will complement White Coffee’s existing organic,
fair trade specialty coffees and teas GN
CJ Foods opens factory
CJ Foods, parent company of modern Korean brand Bibigo and Asian brand Annie
Chun’s, has opened a packaged food factory
in Fullerton, Cali. The plant is the company’s third in the United States; another is
planned at a separate site, also in Fullerton,
Cal. in June 2013.
“The new plant is another asset in the
forthcoming expansion of the Bibigo brand
through additional restaurants and a heftier
food product line that is to come,” said
Marc Shin, CEO of CJ Foods. Sharing the
name of the company’s modern Korean
restaurants, Bibigo’s frozen line includes
whole grain pot-stickers, mini wontons and
marinade sauces.
The Fullerton factory will generate 60
jobs by the end of 2013, and more than 200
jobs once completed. The plant is projected
to generate over $30 million dollars in its
first year of operation, and $96 million in
five years. Total investment for the first
phase of the project is expected to exceed
$24 million.
CJ Foods began U.S. operations in
1978 and has since become a major distributor and manufacturer of Asian food
products to many markets nationwide.
The company acquired Annie Chun’s in
2005. GN
Bhakti Chai brews up national distribution
Bhakti Chai, microbrewed in Boulder,
Colo., became available in 34 states at leading retailers and food service outlets in
early March and aims for national distribution by late spring. Once a Rocky Mountain
regional brand, Bhakti Chai reported 97
percent revenue growth and 60 percent
overall company growth from 2011 to
2012. The company also recently received
its non-GMO certification.
According to 2012 research data from
SPINS, initial sales of Bhakti Chai have
been outpacing competitors five to one.
The brand’s growth mirrors both the
growth of the tea market into coffee-like
proportions, as well as the increasing use
of herbs and spices in beverages, which
ranked as a leading trend at the Winter
Fancy Food Show in January 2013.
Bhakti Chai’s intense flavor separates
it from competitors that use all powder
ingredients. Bhakti Chai uses 100
percent fresh-pressed organic ginger,
fresh-milled natural spices and fair
trade organic-certified black tea. The
company’s four flavors are available in
ready-to-drink 16-oz. bottles; in quartsize concentrate bottles; and in gallonsize containers specifically for food
service. GN
Lindsay Farms
Maruso Soy
Busha Browne
Tonita’s Kitchen
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COOKING SAUCES
The secret is in the sauce
BY ROCELLE ARAGON
As American consumers continue to cook
at home – for health and for economy –
cooking sauces are a prime beneficiary.
Sauces marry the ease and speed of prepared foods with the flexibility and economy of fresh. Exotic flavors make a meal
special, yet are still more affordable than
the same dish in a restaurant. With demanding, time-consuming simmering and
flavor blending done, cooks can express
their creativity knowing that the key element of flavor – the sauce they love – will
come out as they expect.
Ethnic and comfort foods. The popularity of international cuisines has led specialty food consumers to be more
discerning. Many can now distinguish
within a category, contrasting different varieties of soy sauce or regional curries and
appreciating the subtle differences between related cuisines. One sauce no
longer fits all – a great outcome for both
consumers and retailers.
Still, the classics remain solidly
saleable: Stonewall Kitchen’s lineup contains bestsellers like Coconut Curry and
Curried Mango Grill Sauce, but the brand
has also been successful with comfort
food staples like Mom’s Meatloaf and
Sloppy Joe.
Versatility. The more practical and better value it is – and the more fun for the
cook. Fruit-based sauces, whose sweet
and spicy profiles cross over from appetizer through to dessert, have become signature items for firms both large (Robert
Rothschild Farms) and small (New England’s vegan Tortured Orchard).
Additional sales. Retailers love cooking sauces because they generate sales
of other ingredients, including high-value
meat, fish, vegetables, pasta, flatbreads,
exotic grains and sometimes even
desserts. In fact, the sauces themselves
are relatively affordable and sit small on
the shelf. Yet they are important to retailers, as buyers of cooking sauces do not
mind experimenting to get the taste they
want – just the kind of repeat customer a
specialty store needs.
There’s also another important quality
retailers connect to cooking sauces.
Since launching its simmer sauces at last
year’s Fancy Food Show, Stonewall
Kitchen has seen an interesting uptick:
“Retailers have also found that our
sauces merchandise well with cookware,
such as crockpots, on table stories enticing customers to add one or two sauces
to the gift they are picking up,” said a
spokesperson for the brand.
Easy variety. Those on limited or controlled diets – an ever-increasing number
of Americans – can use sauces as a simple, affordable way to vary the flavors of
their approved foods. A different topping
becomes a different meal.
“Free from” sauces.
Gluten free sauce varieties, in particular, are
often important in
driving business to
many specialty retailers. We didn't set out
to be gluten free,” says
Rid Francisco of Lizbeth
Lane Cuisine, a maker of
simmer and pizza sauces.
It was only after their finished product line turned out
to be gluten free that they realized this difference
could edge them into
specialty aisles and set
them apart. Today, the
company's
sauces
compete for the general
audience, but can still
be found in GF aisles,
especially in specialty
stores.
With the continuing
interest in healthy eating, retailers and consumers can expect more
sauces formulated for cleaner labels and to be “free from” ingredients
like sodium, sugar and dairy.
With all this potential, the last year has
seen a plenty of new sauce lines. Safeway
launched a premium store brand line in
December 2012, with publicity timed to
the hectic holidays. Saffron Road has a
halal-certified line, while Oregon Seafood
recently debuted three Thai curry sauces
in pouches.
How can the retailer make the most of
all this? Abundant recipes are important.
Demonstrations are key to releasing the
aroma and color of a sealed product – and
letting customers experience the convenience for themselves. Prepared foods,
like a signature sandwich or salad, are a
great way to gauge whether a sauce will
go well with your audience. Look for
sauces that echo a familiar, locally popular
cuisine, or pair well with your region’s
beloved craft beer or seasonal specialty.
Gindo’s
Honey Habanero
Lusciously sweet and rich
with a fiery finish, Gindo’s
Honey Habanero is as
complex as it is delicious.
Inspired by a Belizean dish
(or a trip to Belize), this
sunny sauce consists of
fresh habaneros, sweet
yellow and red bell peppers, as well as delicate
fleur de sel and pure
Himalayan pink salt.
Gindo’s recommends
the Honey Habanero sauce
for barbecuing, marinades
and for anyone who likes
their heat sweet. The product was created by Gindo’s
Spice of Life, an artisanal,
small-batch hot sauce company whose
culinary-quality sauces have become a favorite among professional chefs. To bring
this to your store, call 855.444.6367 or
contact chris@gindosspiceoflife.com.
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GOURMET NEWS APRIL 2013
MarDona Enters Sauce Category
with Black Truffle Marinara
MarDona Specialty Foods is proud and
pleased to present its gourmet Black Truffle
Marinara Sauce. The company worked hard
to create their sauce to be versatile and perfect for any of your favorite pastas, your
steak pizzaiola, chicken cacciatore, fried
calamari or even just to dip crusty bread.
MarDona uses only pure, natural ingredients to make this gourmet sauce. We
use the best crushed tomatoes, fresh
spices, pure truffle infused olive oil and the
finest black truffles. Then we slow cook
our sauce over a low heat for hours to
bring it to its well-balanced thickness and
great taste. We also kept the sodium and
calorie levels as low as possible, and of
course,
it’s
gluten free.
Known for
its truffle oil
sprays, MarDona prides
itself in having
the finest in
gourmet products at affordable prices.
So, come and
enjoy
their
new MarDona Black Truffle Marinara
sauce today. Mangia! To order, please visit
www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com.
Stonewall Kitchen Expands Successful Sauce Line
With the success of the meal starters and
simmering sauces last year, Stonewall
Kitchen has expanded its flavorful line for
2013 to now include Mom’s Meatloaf,
American Chop Suey and Chili Starter.
Made with the freshest ingredients and
delicious spices, all three go beyond simple comfort food to give your hungry customers a true taste of Americana. Best of
all, they’re perfect for today’s busy
lifestyles. Simply add meat, pasta, tofu or
beans and the result is a quick and easy
home cooked meal.
Mom’s Meatloaf Starter pays honor to
this traditional dish by capturing the warm,
homey flavors that serve well hot or enjoyed as a leftover. The American Chop
Suey offers a tomato and spice balance
that perfectly replicates this trusted family
favorite. Finally, the Chili Starter proves to
be an essential pantry element and perfect
for parties. Chili lovers rejoice!
Each of these products is individual
enough in flavor and presentation to stand
alone but displayed together they offer
customers more tasty options. And if history repeats, they’re also sure to be high
in demand. To order, visit www.stonewallkitchen.com.
Lizbeth Lane Cuisine
Lizbeth Lane Cuisine’s gourmet Simmer
Sauces and new Pizza Sauces are in a delicious category all their own. The unique
simmer sauces are all natural, gluten free
and provide customers a way to prepare
a gourmet quality entrée in about 15 minutes. Flavors include Lemon Piccata,
Marsala and Tarragon, Mediterranean
Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper and
Basil Cream, all truly superb. One 16 oz.
jar serves four.
Lizbeth Lane has also just launched a
new line of three all natural, gluten free
pizza sauces which are “Rockin’ The Pizza
World”! There are no other sauces like
these on the market, with flavors like
Tomatillo Cilantro, Roasted Vegetable and
Tomato Pepper & Basil. A whole new
world of pizza making possibilities are
making these sauces a huge hit in the
marketplace. One 15 oz. jar makes three
to four 12-inch pizzas.
Visit www.lizbethlanecuisine.com or
email contactus@lizbethlanecuisine.com.
Jamaican Sauces from Busha Browne
Intensify your flavor with Busha
Browne. With authentic jerk seasoning as the base, the company’s sauces are rich and
flavorful; an inspired blend of traditional spices reflecting the true
diversity of Jamaican produce.
Smokey Jerk Barbeque Sauce
captures the flavor of the traditional jerk pit, for the perfect addition to your summer grilling
arsenal. Honey Jerk adds pure Jamaican honey for the perfect
blend of sweet and spicy, with a
kiss of cinnamon for intrigue.
This sauce will have your taste
buds buzzing! For the purists,
their Original Jerk Seasoning
Sauce is a liquid version of jerk
seasoning paste, complete with
pimiento peppers, escallions
and scotch bonnet peppers.
Busha Browne—fresh ingredients, artisan quality. Jamaican tradition preserved.
Visit www.bushabrowne.com
or call 201.947.1000 (Source
Atlantique) for U.S. orders.
COOKING SAUCES
Carolyn Saucier Makes Healthy Cooking…Easy!
BBQ Sauce of the Deep South
Create magic in your kitchen! Carolyn
Saucier offers five, all-natural, gourmet
sauces and marinades that are bold yet
versatile: Tornado Dijon, Earthquake Garlic, Monsoon Chinese, Volcano Italian and
Wildfire Hot Sauce. Whimsical disasterthemed packaging hints at the whirlwind
of fresh flavor inside.
The sauces are sure to inspire fresh and
delicious cuisine. Add some chopped
onion, cilantro and a splash of Volcano
Italian Sauce to ground turkey; then fire up
the grill for some terrific turkey burgers.
For a quick and easy stir-fry, toss some
freshly grated ginger and Monsoon Chinese Sauce with your favorite seasonal
veggies—you can’t go wrong. Short on
time and ingredients for a weeknight din-
We chopped up some fresh, world-famous
sweet Vidalia onions from South Georgia,
added vine ripened crushed tomatoes,
some molasses, brown sugar and a blend
of gourmet spices and created a bona fide
southern barbecue sauce! Sweet, tangy
and delicious—perfect for brushing on
chicken, pork loin or ribs just as they come
off the grill. We even supply the brush!
For nearly 30 years, Lindsay Farms has
been creating southern delicacies in small
batches from traditional family recipes.
award winning salsas, sauces, whole-fruit
preserves, conserves, jams, creamy fruit
butters, pepper jellies, chow-chow, and
salad dressings are created using only the
finest and freshest ingredients.
To start bringing these exceptional,
ner? Squeeze fresh lemon on salmon, coat
with Tornado Dijon Sauce, grill and top
with capers—outstanding!
For more of these ideas, recipes
and more, visit www.carolynsaucier.com.
Special wholesale pricing available. For
inquiries, call 510.336.9403.
Tonita’s Sweet Vine Cuban Sauce
Robust flavor, robust sales
Cooked with rhythm,
Tonita’s
Sweet
Vine
Cuban Sauce blends
tomatoes, peppers and
onions,
combining
Caribbean, Creole and
Cuban elements for a
healthy, versatile, all-natural sauce. Sweet Vine
Cuban Sauce is available
in two varieties, hot and
mild, and two sizes, 16-oz. and 24-oz.
The Tonita’s website provides plenty
of recipes for customers to enjoy. Try
Tonita’s sauce on enchiladas with black beans,
as well as on pasta, rice,
fish or chicken. Use
Sweet Vine Cuban Sauce
to create a new version of
any tomato-based dish,
or use it like you would
sofrito. A couple of
spoonfuls added to a favorite recipe will have
even the most discerning
palate coming back for more.
Visit www.tonitaskitchen.com or call
800.318.6106 to order.
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gourmet products to yourcustomers,
email
info@lindsay
farms.com , call
800.243.4608 or
see the range of
products
at
w w w. l i n d s a y
farms.com. And
don’t forget our
Spicy
Vidalia
Onion,
Apple
Butter and Georgia Peach Barbecue
Sauces.
Once you try,
you’ll know why!
The Sassy Indian: a trio of
sauces from TF Silly Good
As ethnic cooking becomes a permanent part of the U.S. food landscape,
Pennsylvania-based TF Silly Good introduces The Sassy Indian, a trio of
simmer sauces made from the freshest
ingredients and spices. Red Curry is a
tomato curry sauce, created from juicy
tomatoes, the finest spices, and refreshing coconut milk. Sassy Tikka
Masala is a vibrant mix of tomatoes and
spices with the freshest cream. Finally,
Rogan Josh is an intense meld of tomatoes, spices and thick, tangy yogurt.
These are aromatic sauces made to
dance to your soul. All three can be
used to enjoy with meat, or fresh vegetables. So Spice up your life with The
Sassy Indian. Each 12 oz. jar has an
SRP of $5.99. Made in the U.S.
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COOKING SAUCES
Tortured Orchard Seasoning Sauces
Spring has sprung and so can your favorite dishes with Tortured Orchard Seasoning Sauces. With a little help from one
of our five all natural condiments enjoy
healthful, fine dining at home.
They contain no gluten, no additives/
preservatives, no transfats, no cholesterol,
are vegan/vegetarian friendly, diabetic
friendly AND packed with clean and identifiable flavors.
Tortured Orchard Seasoning Sauces are
affordable and easy to use. Enjoyed as
condiments, marinades, dressing bases,
with vegetables, fruits, proteins, grains, or
baked goods.
Sweet Apple Blush topped Ice Cream
is heavenly; Lemon Ginger Twist redefines stir fry. Let Spiced Pineapple
Zinger jazz up boring Mac and Cheese
and Garlic Balsamic Drizzle dressed
tomatoes make the best salad. Golden
Sauce—named as one of the 7 sauces
of Summer by Real Simple—drizzled
over warm grilled Summer Corn is a barbecue menu staple!
Don’t miss our “Spirited Rebellion of
Flavors.” Call 413.528.1119 or contact us
through our website torturedorchard.com
Maruso Black Bean Soy Sauce:
Thick Enough to Stick
For more than a century, Taiwanese
households have enjoyed one of Asia’s
finest soy sauces. Recognized as Taiwan’s most popular gourmet soy sauce,
it has been produced using the same,
all natural process by the same family.
Now it’s available in the U.S. as Maruso
Soy Sauce.
Maruso Soy Sauce is gluten free,
brewed from nonGMO black soy
beans, and naturally low in sodium.
Its thick consistency and unique
taste give Maruso
Soy Sauce added
versatility as both
cooking sauce and condiment. Because it clings to food, you can brush
it, dip it, or drizzle it. We have also
just introduced a hot Ghost Pepper
Soy Sauce for those who prefer a little
kick to their food.
Your customers will reach for Maruso
time and time again as a gluten free
gourmet alternative to traditional
soy sauce, in Asian and non-Asian
cuisines. Please visit www.marusoy
.com or call 909.636.2152 for information. To order: www.bbfdirect.com/pc/
maruso-soy-sauce.
Carmella’s Bistro Sauces:
eight ingredients and a family tradition
At Carmella’s, an Italian bistro, we are passionate about food, being with family and
making others happy. We inherited these
loves from both our mother and father,
who in turn, learned from their parents.
Carmella, our grandmother, continues to
inspire us in so many ways. We grew up
alongside Carmella above the family
restaurant in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and now
keep her recipe alive from our own estab-
lishment in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Today, we take the utmost care in selecting only the freshest and highest quality ingredients available to us. We add no
sugar, no dried herbs—only eight simple
ingredients, so the true flavor of each
shines in every bite. The aroma of
Carmella’s original sauces will bring you
back to your best childhood memories.
We invite you to savor the fresh, natural
flavor of sauce made with love and shared
from the heart of our family to yours.
To bring these sauces to your discriminating customers, visit us at www
.carmellasbistro.com.
Vermont Signature Sauces
Bring the Fine Dining Experience Home
To see the quality of a sauce, check the back.
So says Karen Whitman, founder of a
culinary sauce line that is a strong seller at
upscale meat cases throughout New England and select specialty retailers nationally.
Turn over their Marsala with Wild Mushrooms, for example, and wine is the first
ingredient listed. The signature Delman
Sauce blends sweet sherry, tarragon, oranges and cream, while Chipotle Cream is
a smoky pepper blend ideal for beef.
Marchand de Vin—a classic red-wine reduction
rarely found retail—contains a rich demi-glaze and
butter for a satiny finish.
Four flavors will debut later this year: pesto
cream; pomegranate with saffron; and for
fish, a brandied green peppercorn and a
sherried orange sauce.
With exceptional quality and packaging,
these are the perfect unexpected addition
to gourmet gift baskets. The sauces can
also be paired with pasta, or inspire unique
vegetable dishes.
To order, call 802.869.5000, email
info@vermontsignaturesauces or visit
www.vermontsignaturesauces.com.
fect for a variety of applications.
Other sauces can also be used for appetizers, for a simple but delicious start to
a meal. The Pineapple Coconut Mango
Tequila Sauce, for example, makes a
sweet, tangy cheese ball; Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce can
be poured over meatballs for a simple appetizer.
Fruit-based sauces are also excellent for desserts. Pour Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce over ice
cream, or incorporate Blackberry
Chipotle Sauce into a cobbler for
bold flavor in this classic dessert.
Traditionally, sauces are thought
to be used for meats; but Robert
Rothschild Farm offers a variety that
can fit into consumers’ favorite recipes,
whether appetizers, main course or
dessert. To order, visit www.robertrothschild.com call 800.356.8933.
Robert Rothschild Farm
Today’s consumers seek gourmet products that can be used for multiple applications. Sauces can provide this
versatility, and Robert Rothschild Farm
creates gourmet sauces with unique flavor profiles that are easy to incorporate
into existing recipes.
Many of the company’s products are so
versatile that the consumer can marinate,
baste, use as a finishing sauce or simmer
in a slow cooker with just one product.
One great example is their Korean Barbecue Sauce & Marinade, a blend of soy
sauce and sesame marked with strong
notes of black pepper and garlic. It is per-
Boyajian
Astig Premium Jerky
Cook’s Bison Ranch
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SPECIALTY MEATS
Specialty Meats, Seafood:
Consumers are Choosing Quality
For meat and seafood, recent news has
been about the basics: sourcing, food
safety and labeling. Seafood fraud, undeclared horsemeat and food safety
scares continue to make consumer trust
a high priority. Retailers have responded
well, with more and more grocery chains
working with third party certifiers to ensure that animals are raised humanely
and fish caught sustainably—now a
basic expectation among high-spending
specialty consumers.
Across meat, poultry and seafood, there
has never been more consumer scrutiny of
the animals we eat, how they are raised
and their journey to the counter. With the
growth in plant-based foods, many specialty shoppers are eating less meat, but
better quality—a change that extends even
to price-sensitive, middle-income markets.
It is not just how animals are raised and
fed, but where. In a recent trade customer
survey by Agri Beef Co. (producer of premium brands Snake River Farms, Double
R Ranch and St. Helens), 58 percent of respondents felt that local/ regional production would be top-of-mind with consumers
in 2013.
Overall, the customers preferred steak
cuts. But 42 percent of respondents
Acme Smoked Fish Debuts First Ready-to-Serve
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Crepe
Named a finalist in Int’l.Boston Seafood
Show’s new products competition
Brooklyn-based Acme Smoked Fish
Corp. has partnered with fellow New
York firm Crepini for its latest innovation,
Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream
Cheese Crepes.
The collaboration with Crepini, a premier
crepe producer in the U.S., provides customers with wholesome all-natural ingre-
dients and ready-made convenience. The
partnership also continues Acme’s commitment to work with local ingredients and
local businesses.
The new crepes combine Acme’s signature Smoked Wild-Caught Alaskan
Salmon with cream cheese and all-natural
ingredients, in a classic, delicate pancake
shell. Each 11-ounce tray, available for retail and food service, includes five substantial crepes that are ready to serve,
forecast growth in non-middle meat/
value cuts, and in “better burger” innovations (noted by 37 percent). More than
half of respondents (53 percent) are resorting to higher plate costs, while 47
percent are looking to lower-cost cuts.
Among Agri-Beef’s customers, 32 percent are trading out beef cuts with other
proteins, and 32 percent are also reducing overall portion sizes.
Rising beef prices affect other products
as well. Grassfed beef is gaining ground,
as the number of producers grow and the
price gap narrows. A similar trend is happening in bison, with demand growing
faster than supply because of the meat’s
unique flavor and health benefits.
The luxury meat sector remains
healthy, with Prosciutto di Parma’s U.S.
sales at a record high and Spain’s Iberico
de bellota (both fresh and cured) finding
a steady audience in specialty stores and
restaurants. (U.S. producers are also
highlighting their own pigs’ diets: peanuts
in Virginia, and on one California farm, locally-grown macadamias.) On a more
practical front, selected retailers have received their first shipments of GreatO
ground beef, from cows fed a natural diet
rich in omega3s. GN
either cold or heated.
“We’re pleased to provide foodies an
even broader assortment of innovative
tastes, making it easy to incorporate nutritious smoked fish into one’s diet,” explained Gabriel Viteri, VP of Strategy
and Business Development at Acme
Smoked Fish. “This product launch represents the first available ready-to-serve
smoked salmon and cream cheese
crepe in the marketplace.”
Easy to prepare and serve, the
crepes are ideal for breakfast, mealtime, or
snacking. A delicious, healthy alternative
to the traditional lox and cream cheese
bagel, they also add an elegant touch
to any gathering. Kosher-Dairy. Call
718.383.8585, email gviteri@acmesmoked
fish.com or visit www.acmesmoked
fish.com for information.
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SPECIALTY MEATS
Enhance Meats, Seafood with
Boyajian Infused Oils and Vinegars
Summer grilling season is the perfect time
to get creative with Boyajian All Natural
Oils and Vinegars.
We use real herbs and spices, fresh
olive oil and the finest quality vinegars.
Ideal for making marinades, roasting your
favorite cuts of meat, ribs and wings. Use
as a finishing touch on your favorite steak.
Mix and match these wonderful pantry essentials for your next barbecue and impress your guests.
Combine Garlic Oil and Maple Vinegar
to make a baste for ribs, or pick your
favorite chilies and
substitute our
Chipotle, Jalapeno or Habanero Oil.
Drizzle Wasabi Oil on your favorite grilled
steak for an Asian twist. Brush skirt
steak and your favorite vegetables with
our Coffee Balsamic Vinegar for the last
two minutes of grilling, to make an
unusual and delicious summer salad.
Brush slices of
pineapple and watermelon (yes watermelon) with our
Cocoa
Balsamic
Vinegar and grill each
side for one minute
over medium heat.
About Boyajian
Established in 1980, Boyajian is a manufacturer of 100 percent all natural olive
oils, vinegars, vinaigrettes, dipping oils,
citrus oils, flavorings and extracts. Custom blends, private label and co-packing, available in retail, foodservice and
manufacturing sizes. Call 781.828.9966
or visit www.boyajianinc.com
Beano’s Sandwich Shakers
“Live, Love, Get Sauced”
New from Conroy Foods, the producer of
Beano’s Deli Condiments and Sauces
comes Beano’s Sandwich Shakers™ with
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Cheese.
Beano’s has not been this excited
about launching a new product to America’s delis since the introduction of
Beano’s Original Submarine Dressing™
back in 1989.
Beano’s Sandwich Shakers introduces
a totally new concept that will enhance the
flavor of food without adding fat, cholesterol, or carbohydrates. “Just Shake the
Taste”™ onto your favorite creations.
In addition to sandwiches, Beano’s
Sandwich Shakers can be added to oil to
make a dipping oil, or as a rub for chicken
or fish. The possibilities are endless. Other
suggested uses include sprinkling on
Viola Imports is committed to providing
the best quality products including a variety of imported and domestic meats and
charcuterie. Daily distribution includes the
Chicagoland area, but shipping is also
available within the U.S. Our business has
grown over the years as well as our selection. At Viola Imports you will find quality
salami from all regions of Italy as well as
domestic selections. Available are: Prosciutto di Parma, Bresaola, Finocchiona,
Finochietta, Guanciale, Lardo, Salame
Toscano, Sopressata, Speck Alto Adige,
Cacciatorini, Mortadella and a Vermont
Smoked and Cured Pepperoni.
For more information, or to inquire about
complementary products for your charcuterie plate, please contact Viola Imports at
847.690.0790, at www.violaimports.com,
or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
baked potatoes, garden salads, pasta salads, french fries, chicken, pizza, seafood,
wings, soups, or mixing with cream
cheese to spread on a toasted bagel.
Beano’s
website,
www.conroy
foods.com, provides a quick and easy reference point to see all of the varieties of
Beano’s Condiments and Sauces. We also
have a link so you can follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and Twitter. For
more information, contact Conroy Foods
at 800.317.8316. Reamember—Beano’s
Makes It Better! Live, Love, Get Sauced!
With Beano’s Deli Condiments.
Fabrique Délices:
The Art of French Charcuterie
For more than 25 years, Fabrique Délices
has made its name with a distinguished
line of foods such as blood sausage, duck
confit and pâtés fresh from the countryside.
The company offers more than 100
specialty products, including all natural
pâtés, mousses, magret (duck breast),
duck rillettes, boudins, sausages, truffle
butter, cornichons, and macarons. New
creations include Chicken Merguez—
perfect for currently trendy Moroccan
cuisine—and Bacon Butter.
“We have ensconced ourselves in the
world of culinary professionals, procuring
and supplying the most up-to-date products,” said Vice President of Sales and
Marketing, Sébastien Espinasse. “We
work diligently to keep industry relationships in many different countries, and
everyone knows they can rely on us.” The
company is proud to ensure availability of
rare and seasonal specialties, even at
peak times like the holidays.
One such specialty is authentic French
charcuterie. American food lovers—especially those in the company’s homebase,
northern California—are now much more
Viola Imports
aware of the category’s subtleties, and
now know the good from the less so.
“The methods [with which] charcuterie
and other delicacies have been made in
Europe have been perfected, and people
who want to experience the best come
here,” said Espinasse.
Call 510.441.9500 or visit www.fabriquedelices.com for the latest products
and pricing.
Naturally Raised,
Naturally Lean,
Naturally Delicious.
CBR brings you naturally raised bison from
the heart of Amish country, in the Midwest
since 1998. Our animals are raised without
growth hormones, stimulants, or antibiotics, on a free choice diet that we raise as
well. We learned a long time ago what consumers are now discovering: the more you
allow an animal to be raised without interference, the healthier they are!
Our nationally-recognized, award winning bison are sought after for their high
quality and great taste, and served in fine
and casual dining restaurants across the
country. You can also find our products in
various grocery and health food stores.
Our value-added, fully cooked brats, chili,
jerky, and hot dogs have no MSG, are
gluten free and nitrate- and nitrite-free.
Just wholesome, great tasting bison meat!
Our products can also be ordered online. View www.cooksbisonranch.com to
order meat, buy a gift, or schedule a tour
of our farm. Visit us in June for our 10th
annual Calf Days Celebration!
Contact us at www.cooksbisonranch.com.
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SPECIALTY MEATS
Jerky moves into
the gourmet aisle
The search for clean protein takes a sports snack upscale
BY ROCELLE ARAGON
The term “artisan jerky” may have seemed like an oxymoron. But with prestige
brands and craft beer pairings, jerky is the latest old-school food to be rebooted for
the protein-seeking food consumer. (Shorthand: it’s the Greek yogurt craze for guys.)
Some national examples include Krave, whose creator is from a Sonoma winemaking family and has been profiled in the New York Times, and guarana-enhanced
Perky Jerky. Recent exhibitors at the Fancy Food Show include New York state’s
Field Jerky, Colorado’s Sweetwood, and kosher jerky.
These are not the dusty jawbreakers of years past. They usually have soft strips,
creative flavors, clean labels, and are all natural; the meat is either their own or
pointedly, carefully sourced. The packaging cues are artsy or haute rural, rather
than c-store or sporting goods. Several of the creators have a background in
marathons, cycling and other endurance pastimes, which demand diets that are
both high in protein and rigorously healthy.
International flavors are coming in as well. Southwestern and ultra-spicy variants
have long been a staple of the category, but in the wake of teriyaki, Asian flavors
such as Korean and Filipino are emerging. These are often translations of a traditional
Astig:
a big bold bite of flavor
To boldly go where no jerky has gone before. This is the goal of Astig Premium
Jerky: a whole new way to enjoy Philippine cuisine, now in the trend spotlight
here in America.
Named for the informal Filipino word
for “tough,” Astig is premium, high quality beef jerky 100 percent derived from
grain-fed cattle and with no artificial enhancements. The meat is cut fresh, marinated in traditional Philippine ingredients
and then cooked to represent Filipino
home-style dishes.
Probably the most recognized and
popular flavor, Adobo (completely different from the Mexican red chili dish) com-
meat
recipe
into
snackable jerky form—
Goggi is short for “bulgogi” Korean barbecue,
and Astig Jerky’s top flavor is based on the Philippines’ signature dish, adobo.
Not all jerky is beef either.
Some makers use pork for tenderness, or turkey for lower fat. Acme Smoked Fish launched its Ruby Bay salmon
jerky last year, and based on that success has added a new Ginger Orange flavor
and smaller, single-portion packs. Adventure clothing brand Patagonia also recently
launched salmon jerky as its first-ever food item.
With a relatively high price tag but low shelf space, equally comfortable at the
meat counter, at checkout or by the liquor aisle as a bar snack, the new jerky is an
ideal item for specialty stores with an active, health-oriented customer base, the
food equivalent of a craft beer growler bar. GN
bines soy sauce, cane vinegar, crushed
garlic and cracked peppercorn into
umami perfection that will amaze your
taste buds. Spicy Tocino takes the original marinade of pineapple, banana
ketchup, brown sugar and lemon lime,
then adds a touch of spice to keep you
coming back for more.
For more information on pricing and/or
samples, contact Michael Robin at
805.300.8858. Visit APJ’s website at
www.astigjerky.com, or join the community at www.facebook.com/astigjerky.
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NEW PRODUCTS
NEW PRODUCTS
AMERICAN VINTAGE
WINE & BEER CRACKERS
SMOOZE USA
Single Sleeve Boxes with POP Display
Smaller size = smaller price = big hit! Cheese’s Perfect Partner now comes in a new 2-ounce taster
size, perfect for grazing, snacking and cheese
plates. Retailers reorder asking for the “cute” hexagon boxes. Comes in an eye-catching POP display
box, with wine and beer images to catch the eye
of consumers who entertain.
The smaller boxes introduce the brand to new
consumers, while encouraging existing fans to try
different flavors. Ideal for the top of a cheese case
or near the register, a perfect impulse item for any
specialty food, wine or gift shop. Minimum order 1
case (36 sleeves); six flavors to mix and match.
SRP $3.50, printed on box.
American Vintage has been making and slicing
crackers by hand in small batches since 1989. Each
creation has wine or beer as the main ingredient.
Boehli Pretzels, Sticks and Cocktail Snacks
The perfect cocktail snack from Epicurean Beverages. Imported from Alsace, France, the birthplace
of the pretzel, Boehli have been made in the purest
Alsatian tradition since 1935.
The range includes pretzels and sticks in a minibag (40g) or tube (300g, SRP $3.95), and cocktail
snacks in a bag (1 kg) or bucket (1.5 kg). All natural,
with organic option (Bio) available.
Smooze Fruit Ice
Fruity, creamy and refreshingly dairy free. This
sherbet-like treat is made from 100 percent natural creamy coconut milk, real fruit purees and
juices. Smooze comes in three flavors—
Coconut-Pineapple, Coconut-Mango, and
Coconut-Pink Guava—each only 70 calories.
Aseptically packed, Smooze Fruit Ice has a
relatively long shelf life, and can be transported
and stored without refrigeration. Simply freeze a
few hours before consumption, so it is fuss-free
to bring around without it melting on the way.
Freeze for a solid “ice pop”, or store at room
temperature for a milky fruit shake. Simply
shake, freeze, thaw; cut, push and slurp. This
product is free from GMOs, dairy, wheat and
gluten. Kosher and Halal certified.
Contact American Vintage Wine and Beer
Crackers at 718.361.1003, via info@american
vintage.com, or at www.americanvintage.com.
For information, please contact Epicurean
Beverages, 770.457.0300 or visit www.epicure
anbeverages.com.
For information and to order, call 888.825
.2745, email
info@takari.com or visit
www.smoozeusa.com.
EPICUREAN BEVERAGES
INDIANLIFE
Chip Line Debuts with Masala, Samosa Flavors
Indianlife now offers its delicious “award-winning
Indian” tastes to the snack chip aisle. Made from
treasured family recipes, these chips tend to disappear from the bowl as fast as you can supply them.
Simply delicious because they’re deliciously
simple―pure enriched wheat flour, sunflower oil,
sea salt, garlic, cumin seeds or cayenne, and our
exclusive Indialife spice blends. All ingredients are
verified free of genetically modified organisms
(non-GMO), vegan and vegetarian.
Now available in Masala and Samosa flavors,
these snack chips go perfectly with your favorite
dip, salsa or especially Indianlife Chutney. At least
two more traditional flavor favorites are coming
soon, for a full line.
At Indianlife they are passionate about healthy
food and a healthy planet. Authentic family recipes
contain only the finest vegetarian and vegan, nonGMO ingredients for great taste that’s good for
you, and good for the earth.
For more information about these unique offerings, and our complete line of fine Indianlife
products, visit us online at www.indianlife.com
or call 888.436.7888.
VA-VA
VEGETABLE PRODUCTS
New Mild Ajvar
A pioneer in all natural, homemade Mediterranean specialties, Va-Va’s current line of gourmet vegetables, pickles, and spicy spreads has
gone from a leader in ethnic markets to mainstream supermarkets, natural food stores, and
specialty gourmet shops.
Through it all, Va-Va has maintained consistent
high quality alongside unbeatable taste, thanks to
a dedication to purity and quality. Trained Va-Va
technicians, alongside farmers, monitor the vegetable field’s health throughout the season so that
only the best batches go into the final product. The
vegetables are then picked and processed by hand.
It is this attention to detail that, year after year,
yields high quality Va-Va products. The recipes are
centuries old, and while methods of agriculture and
production have improved, the rustic, homemade
flavor remains the same.
Most popular are the roasted vegetable spreads,
prized and praised for their “freshly roasted” flavor.
The new Mild Ajvar, for example, is a Macedonian
specialty that goes perfectly with breads (try a
crusty baguette), cheese and crackers, white
meats, fish, or as a side dish all by itself. More than
30 unique vegetable products and recipes in over
100 sizes, with an SRP of $3.99 to $7.99, based on
size and recipe.
Contact Fast-Pak Trading, Inc. at 201.293.4757,
email
mike@fastpakstore.com
or
visit
www.fastpakstore.com.
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BUYERS GUIDE
BEVERAGES
This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company’s response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies.
Celtic Water
Viola Imports
Ideal for babies and pregnant women. For 2000
years, natural spring water has flowed through the
French Vosges du Nord, a Unesco classified Worldwide Biosphere Natural Reserve. Filtered through
several layers of Vosgian limestone, for low PH and
the ideal balance of minerals for optimum hydration. Sodium-free. Pack of 6 bottles, 0.5L each.
SRP: $5.95
Smeraldina is a natural Artesian water from Sardinia,
an island in the center of the Mediterranean Sea.
Acqua Smeraldina begins its journey on this island,
where the absence of environmental pollution and low
population make it one of the most pristine regions of
the world. The water comes from an artesian aquifer
almost 1,000ft under the “Mountain of God” and the
natural filtration provided by the granite rock allows
for a natural balance of dissolved minerals. Available
in various pack sizes: Glass Line (Still and Sparkling),
1L, 750ml, 500ml, 250ml; in PET (Still only): 1L,
500ml, 250ml; and in the NEW 500ml Tetrapack.
SRP: Prices vary
No. of beverages offered: One imported water
Epicurean French Beverages
770.457.0300
www.epicureanbeverages.com
Tortuga 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee
One of the most sought after coffees in the world,
handpicked in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and
roasted by the finest local roast masters just before shipping. It is treasured for its balanced blend
of richness, and perfect acidity which creates a
distinctive aroma only found in 100% Jamaica
Blue Mountain® Coffee. Choose Roasted & Ground
or Roasted Whole Beans. 7 oz. foil sealed and
packaged in burlap bag – 12 per case.
SRP: $21.99 for ground; $23.99 for whole beans.
Tortuga Rum Cake Company
305.378.6668 or 877.486.7884
sales@tortugaimports.com
www.tortugarumcakes.com
Chia\Vie
Chia\Vie by Bare Nutrition is a line of delicious, low calorie ground chia seed and fruit blend smoothies
made from all-natural ingredients. Containing real fruit with no added sugar, Chia\Vie is vegan and glutenfree. It is an excellent source of natural energy, and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein too. Chia\Vie is used at home or on-the-go as a refreshing drink, an energizing
snack, a meal replacement or part of an active lifestyle. 12 oz PET bottles, three flavors.
SRP. $3.59
No. of beverages: 3 flavors: Acerola-Pina, Mango-J and Banapple-Berry
Bare Nutrition, LLC
831.998.8102
www.drinkchiavie.com
Joia Ginger, Apricot & Allspice
Joia All Natural Soda introduces two new lower sugar, lower calorie varieties: Ginger, Apricot
& Allspice (shown) and Orange, Jasmine & Nutmeg. Both feature the characteristic Joia distinct blend of fruits, herbs and spices that creates amazing taste and an intensely refreshing
soda. The new varieties are sweetened with a new, proprietary blend including stevia and
monkfruit, for perfect sweet taste without the negative characteristics of stevia-sweetened
beverages. Only 60 calories. These two new varieties join the original Joia lineup that was
named BevNet’s “Best Carbonated Soda of 2011”. In 12 oz. glass bottles.
SRP: $5.99 (4-pack)
No. of beverages offered: 6 varieties
Boundary Waters Brands LLC
612.308.2056
www.joialife.com
Sparkling Ayala’s Herbal Water
Viola Imports
847.690.0790
www.violaimports.com
LOCA by Oogavé
Just because you want a natural soda without chemicals doesn’t mean you have to settle for
funky after-taste and sub par flavor profiles. LOCA by Oogavé is the answer to your problems.Our
all natural soda is sweetened with a proprietary blend of agave and stevia that eliminates the
bitter after-taste associated with other stevia sodas on the market. Our exciting new soda is available in 6-pack 12 oz. cans. We are launching with three flavors and intend to expand to more offerings over the next 12 months. LOCA by Oogavé is crazy good. Try it and see for yourself!
SRP: $5.99/6pack
No. of beverages offered: 3 SKUS for LOCA: Cola, Ginger Ale and Root Beer
Oogavé Sodas
877.664.2833 ext 1
www.oogave.com
12NtM Sparkling Beverages
12NtM® Sparkling Beverages, a unique blend of herbs, spices, fruit juices, and three
teas – over 60 ingredients in every bottle. In two flavors: Blanc, a refreshing combination of citrus, ginger, cardamom, herbs, spices, all natural fruit juices and a blend
of three teas; and Rouge, a crisp blend of tangy pomegranate, black currant, bergamot, juniper berry, herbs, spices, all natural fruit juices and three different tea
leaves. Chef-crafted in frosted bottles,12NtM Sparkling Beverages use only all natural ingredients, no added sugar, only lightly sweetened by natural fruit juices, less
than 50 calories per 187ml bottle and also gluten-free.
SRP: $3.49
No. of beverages offered: 3
Twelve Beverage, LLC
203.256.8100
www.twelvebeverage.com
Victoria’s Kitchen Almond Water
Originally from France, Almond Water is a ready to drink, extremely refreshing beverage, made with all natural ingredients, no artificial colors or flavors and 100 percent grandma love. It is also GMO-free, gluten free, vegan and dairy-free. It comes
in three amazing flavors: Original, made with vanilla and rose extracts, and new
flavors Coconut and Licorice/Mint, launched at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Almond
Water is the perfect summer family drink and also makes for an amazing cocktail
mixer. In 16-oz. glass bottles.
SRP: $1.99-$2.49
No. of beverages offered: 3
Victoria’s Kitchen
310.228.8644
www.victoriaskitchenrecipes.com
Zingiwell All-Natural Turmeric Beverage
Sparkling Ayala’s Herbal Water appeals to health enthusiasts and foodies searching
for a calorie-free, sophisticated drink that delivers on the complex flavors of culinary
herbs. In four refreshing varieties—Lemongrass Mint Vanilla, Cinnamon Orange
Peel, Lavender Mint and Ginger Lemon Peel—Ayala’s Herbal Water offers creative
taste profiles that complement the flavors of food, and provide the ultimate healthy
refreshment. No sugars, no additives and no preservatives and USDA organic certified, it is a delicious alternative to calorie-laden beverages and plain water options
currently on the market. It is also the perfect alcohol-free companion to food.
SRP: $5.99 – 6.99/4-pack
No. of beverages offered: 4 SKUs in the 12oz sparkling line. (Herbal Water also
offers other product lines: 16oz still Ayala’s Herbal Water, and 750 cc Sparkling Herbal Water.)
Simply healthy. Simply delicious. Zingiwell™ beverages are among
the world’s most healthalicious turmeric drink. Explore our line of four
drinks based on Java Turmeric (Curcumin), antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory superherb and the finest natural ingredients. Enjoy daily
to feel the zing! Please visit us online, on Facebook or on Twitter
(@zingiwell). In glass bottles, 8 oz. and 2.4 oz.
SRP: $3.69-$3.99
No. of beverages offered: 3 flavors (Original, Lemon, Mixed Fruit) and
one antioxidant shot
Herbal Water Inc.
610.668.4000
www.herbalwater.com
Zingiwell Healthalicious, Inc.
626.202.8770
www.zingiwell.com
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BUYERS GUIDE
FOODS
FROM
THE
UK
This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company’s response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies.
Colman’s Mustard
Toast for Cheese
Colman’s of Norwich has been recognized widely as THE English mustard in the U.K. Using a unique zesty blend of brown
and white mustard seeds, Jeremiah Colman created mustard
with a flavorful heat that has become an essential condiment
and paramount ingredient in Britain’s favorite recipes. In
1866, Queen Victoria bestowed unto Colman’s the Royal Warrant. Sold as prepared mustard and mustard powder.
SRP: $4.99 (3.5-oz jar prepared), $8.99 (4-oz. tin powdered)
No. of U.K. Foods offered: two – Prepared Mustard and Double
Super-Fine Mustard Powder
Thin, light and crisp (twice-baked like biscotti), Toast® for
Cheese is a balance of sweet and savoury. Hand baked from
good-for-you ingredients like buttermilk and extra virgin olive
oil, with fruits, nuts and seeds making up 50 to 60 percent.
The crunchy texture is the perfect counterpoint for soft to supple-textured cheeses; the fruit’s sweetness balances the slight
saltiness of cheese, and cracker thinness means the cheese
is always the heavyweight. Case size 3.2 oz. x 6 (about 22
crackers per pack).
No. of U.K.foods offered: 3
Colman’s of Norwich
800.631.7070
www.colmansusa.com
The Fine Cheese Co.
425.712.8257 (Janet Shadle, US agent)
www.finecheese.co.uk
Duchy Originals Highland All Butter Shortbread
The Highland All Butter Shortbread cookies are luxuriously
rich, smooth and delicious and are baked following a simple
traditional recipe. They are made using the finest natural ingredients, including churned British butter, quality sugar and
wheat flour including flour from wheat grown on the Duchy
Home Farm at Highgrove. All Duchy Originals products are
made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients and are OU
Kosher and suitable for vegetarians. They come in a 5.3 oz.
box containing 12 cookies.
SRP: $5.99
Number of U.K. beverages offered: 5
Duchy Originals from Waitrose
www.walkersus.com/duchy
Mackie’s Thick Cut Potato Crisps
Naturally grown and seasoned thick cut Scottish potato crisps, in
sharing size 5.3-oz. bags. Mackie’s selects the best crisping potatoes to make Mackie’s crisps in their factory in Perthshire, Scotland. The unique cooking process ensures that gentle thermal
heating protects the oil quality to create a great crunch, fresh
potato taste and dry texture.
SRP: $3.49
No. of U.K. foods offered: five flavors – Aberdeen Angus Steak,
Haggis & Cracked Black Pepper, Scotch Bonnet Chilli Pepper, Sea
Salt & Vinegar and Mature Cheddar & Onion
Mackie’s at Taypack
+44 (0)1828.686.688
www.mackiescrisps.co.uk
Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider
From the acclaimed British brewery. Bright straw-gold color with
excellent clarity; light body with brilliant conditioning. The aroma
is floral apple blossoms and fresh apples, and the flavor is crisp
and clean with a dry finish. Certified Organic by the USDA and
the UK Soils Association. A search feature on our website directs
consumers straight to retailers. Available in single 18.7 oz.
“Victorian pint” bottles and in four-packs of 12 oz. bottles.
SRP: $4.99 for the big bottle; $12.99 for the four-pack
Number of U.K. beverages offered: We import 17 different beers
and cider from the UK – a total of 24 different packages.
Merchant du Vin
253.656.0320
www.merchantduvin.com
Tyrrells Hand Cooked English Potato Chips
Launched in the U.S. last fall, quintessentially English chip
range Tyrrells prides itself on high quality chips made in small
hand cooked batches. The company’s farm in the West of England only uses local potatoes from 10 local family-farmers,
so that quality is maintained right through the year. Seasonings are prepared with only natural local home grown ingredients. The result is great-tasting, whimsical flavors, with no
MSG and completely gluten-free. Eye catching, memorable
packaging, 5.3 oz. bags.
SRP: $3.99
Number of U.K. foods offered: 7 flavors
Tyrrells
203.226.6577 ext. 3112
www.tyrrellschips.com
Walkers Mini Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies
Made with only natural ingredients, including whole grain oats,
sweet creamery butter, whole wheat flour and a touch of golden
syrup. The 4.4-oz. resealable “grab-and-go” bag contains 28 bitesized cookies and will be available at retailers nationwide as well
as on Walkers Shortbread’s U.S. website. The new item joins the
brand’s popular line of mini shortbread and cookie varieties.
SRP: $3.49
No. of U.K. foods offered: four in the Minis line – Mini Rounds,
Mini Chocolate Chip Rounds, Mini Fingers and Mini Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies.
Walkers Shortbread
800.521.0141
www.walkersus.com
888.997.1866
Crunchies
www.crunchiesfood.com
800.356.8933 www.robertrothschild.com
Acquerello Aged Carnaroli Rice—e “ultimate rice in the world” and
prized by chefs worldwide for its culinary characteristics. Acquerello is aged
to perfection for at least one year, gently whitened and restored with its own
precious germ. Regarded by many as the best rice for risotto. Available:
250 gr., 500 gr., 1 Kg. Tins and 2.5Kg vacuum packed bags.
Sensational Sweets/Creative Cookie, etc.
570.524.4361 www.sensationalsweets.com
Viola Imports Inc.
847.690.0790 www.violaimports.com
If only the finest caviar will do... the House of Caviar and Fine Foods
is an importer and distributor of caviar (both imported and domestic),
fish roe, foie gras, truffles, smoked fish and other specialty foods,
sourced from around the world by our experts. Contact us for your
caviar and gift basket needs.
Perfect for summer!
Unique flavors, each designed to delight. Enchanting 8 oz. gift canisters, eight to a case. Perfect to display or tuck in gift baskets. Call
today for samples.
954.462.0533
Bemka Corp.
www.houseofcaviarandfinefoods.com
Carolyn Saucier is HOT! Five all-natural, gourmet sauces and
marinades that are bold yet versatile: Wildfire Hot Sauce, Tornado
Dijon, Earthquake Garlic, Monsoon Chinese and Volcano Italian.
12 oz/340 gram bottles.
KBC Kane Food Group
800.875.5557 www.kanecandy.com
Carolyn Saucier
510.336.9403 www.carolynsaucier.com
Bella Lucia Gluten Free Italian Pizzelle Cookies, with authentic
taste will delight your taste buds. Our cookies are all Natural, and
Preservative free, in three delicious flavors. Anise, Vanilla and
Saigon Cinnamon. You’ll Never Know They’re Gluten Free!
814.935.8115
Bella Lucia Inc.
www.bellaluciaglutenfree.com
Frontier Soups’ gluten-free Hearty Meal™ Colorado Campfire Chicken
Stew tastes like homemade chicken pot pie in a bowl. The recipe includes
white beans and is seasoned with sage and thyme and filled with carrots,
peas, and potatoes. Frontier Soups™ mixes are all natural with no added
salt, preservatives or MSG.
New Zealand’s Sweet way to build the immune system and Help with
digestive conditions. Manuka Honey Nuggets in three flavors. Ginger,
Lemon & Honey and Natural. “You are the Salt of the Earth” and everybody
needs clean additive free sea salt that contains all the natural trace elements
for a healthy life style. Naturally wind and solar dried for 22 months, this
sea salt is so perfectly balanced it is the same as found it each tear drop.
Uncle Bunk’s is a family owned company that manufactures gourmet products based on old Appalachian recipes. Our sofi™ Silver winning Mustard
Relish & Rustic Pepper Sauce are produced one small batch at a time using
only fresh local peppers and our hand-packed 14 Day Sweet Pickles are the
crispiest pickle you will ever eat. ese unique West Virginia made products
will be a hit with your customers.
Frontier Soups
800.300.7687(SOUP) www.frontiersoups.com
Pacific Resources International
805.684.0624 www.shoppri.com
Uncle Bunk’s LLC
304.652.1920 www.unclebunks.com
A Special Advertising Section
Kane Candy continues the national roll out of their line of award
winning chocolate party cups & more! Great for quality gourmet
shops, wine & cheese stores, party stores and premium baking &
entertaining sections. Now available in 9 retail pack varieties.
Life Should Be A Party ~ Celebrate In Style With Kane Candy!
Java Frost LLC
800.676.3661 www.javafrost.com
GOURMET MARKETPLACE
e flavors of Italy are brought to your dinner table with Robert Rothschild
Farm’s new Italian Dinner collection. e rich flavors of Italian cuisine are
included in the categories of oils, dipping oils, vinegars, pasta sauces,
spreads and bread mixes.
Our Original Pizza is a Popcorn Lace crust topped with Popcorn,
Pretzels and drizzled White Chocolate. Oreo, Decorated, Combo
and Gluten Free varieties available. Nut Free and Kosher.
Crunchies freeze-dried fruits and veggies are all natural, no added
sugars or preservatives, gluten free, Kosher, non-GMO and Made in
the USA. In Grab-n-Go size or single-serving Munch Pak.
GOURMET MARKETPLACE A Special Advertising Section
Brownie Crunch is a delicious chocolate snack consisting of just the
crispy brownie edges! Made with only the finest all natural ingredients.
Crunch is offered in 8 flavors in 1 oz. and 4 oz. packages.
Sticky Finger Bakeries Scone mixes let customers experience a
classic treat that is always guaranteed to come out tasting great!
Our fresh, all-natural scone mixes enables you to treat your customers to
gourmet flavors through the most convenient method available.
Exotic, aromatic and potent, the flavors of these pantry staples
will spice up your favorite Asian dishes. Ideal for sautés, finishing,
dressings and marinades, our Asian line offers a perfect balance
between sweet and spice.
Seth Greenberg’s
Authentic New York Brownie Crunch
212.878.6677 www.browniecrunch.com
Sticky Fingers Bakeries
800.458.5826 www.stickyfingersbakeries.com
Boyajian Inc.
800.965.0665 www.boyajianinc.com
Our products carry the distinctive palette of premium tastes and flavors, coupled with a sense of uniqueness that infused throughout our
product line. Mediterranean Gourmet’s sumptuously rich and lavish
products continue to please our customers everyday.
Buddy Squirrel has been committed to providing customers with the finest
homemade chocolates, premium nuts and gourmet popcorns since 1916.
Using ingredients of the freshest and finest quality, the traditional homestyle recipes have pleased generations of customers.
With unique ethical trading partnerships across the globe, Chicago based
company, eSutras Organics (www.esutras.com) is your one stop shop for
sustainable, organic,vegetarian, specialty diet and gourmet healthy foods.
Contract mixing, packing and co label service available.
Mediterranean Gourmet
703.880.4236 info@mediterranean-gourmet.net
Buddy Squirrel LLC
800.972.2658 www.BuddySquirrel.com
eSutras Organics
773.583.4850 www.esutras.com
American Vintage is thrilled to present our NEW BEER BISCUITS,
handmade with real American beer. 3 FLAVORS: Smoky Chipotle, Lime
& Beer – Mild; Smoky Chipotle, Lime & Beer – Hot Hot Hot; and Pizza &
Beer. No preservatives, no cholesterol and no trans fat. Free consumer
samples are included with each retailer’s order.
Smaller Size, Smaller Price
New 2oz. size: single-sleeve hexagon with box. Impulse item perfect
for cheese case, near register, or in hotel amenity bar. Seven-month
shelf life. $3.50 SRP.
Beach Plum Specialties Cape May New Jersey offers unique products
that will sell well in your retail store. The beach plum is a native
American fruit that grows on the coast of the eastern seaboard. We
make delicious jam, jelly, vinegar & vinaigrette. For more info contact
Michael Craig 609.425.9057.
American Vintage
718.361.1003 www.americanvintage.com
American Vintage Wine Biscuits
718.361.1003 www.americanvintage.com
Beach Plum Specialties Cape May New Jersey
609.425.9057 beachplumspecialties@gmail.com
With 60 years experience, ADAM procures exquisite Ceylon tea then
blends, flavors, packs & exports internationally. Succulent Fusions is
ADAM’s premier American line of Pure Green & Black Envelope Teas. It’s
a select collection of ADAM’s best sellers in Asia & Europe. Hot or cold,
brew perfect tea every time with ADAM.
At Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies, we combine ordinary ingredients to create
extraordinary flavor combinations. From our sweet and spicy Chocolate
Chilean to our rich and chewy Cherry Chip Cordial, our cookies are exceptional. Each one with its own unique texture is visually appealing. Like our
Chocolate Toffee Chip w/Salted Pecans.
ADAM Ceylon Teas & Spices
“Historic Quality & Legendary Taste”
888.725.0365 www.AdamTea.com
e Invisible Chef ’s new Frosted & Fabulous Cupcake Kits will put a smile
on everyone’s face! Each beautifully packaged kit makes 12 cupcakes and
is complete with an all natural cupcake mix and frosting packet that just
needs a few basic ingredients to complete. Flavors include…Chai Latte,
Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Limoncello. All you have to do
is...Bake, Frost, Serve & Smile!
Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies
260.415.4652 www.vanillabeanchefs.com
e Invisible Chef
800.456.7115 www.theinvisiblechef.com
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ADVERTISER
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CALENDAR
PHONE
ADAM Tea
ADEX
American Vintage
Antichi Sapori
Apex Imports
Aroma Ridge
Bakto Flavors
Bannex
Beach Plum Specialties
Bella Lucia Inc.
Bemka Corp.
Big Paw
Buddy Squirrel
Carolyn Saucier
Chicago Coffee Roasters
Crunchies
eSutras Organics
Epicurean Beverages
EU 5
FastPak
Fire & Flavor
Frontier Soups
The Invisible Chef
Java Frost
KBC Kane Food Group
Le Gruyere
Pacific Resources International
Rubschlager
Seattle Gourmet
Sensational Sweets
Seth Greenberg’s
State Farm
Sticky Fingers Bakery
Stonewall Kitchen
Uncle Bunk’s
Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies
Viola Imports
Widmer’s Cheese Cellars
World Tea Media
30
4
30
31
12
7
7
7
30
29
29
12
30
29
26
29
30
9
5
10
26
29
30
29
29
32
29
29
31
11
29
30
3
30
8
29
30
29
11
6
www.adamtea.usa.com
www.expoalimentariaperu.com
www.americanvintage.com
www.antichisaporius@gmail.com
www.wolfgangspretzels.com
www.aromaridge.com
www.baktoflavors.com
www.bannex.com
www.beachplumspecialties.com
www.bellaluciaglutenfree.com
www.houseofcaviarandfinefoods.com
www.bigpawsales.com
www.buddysquirrel.com
www.carolynsaucier.com
www.chicagoroasters.com
www.crunchiesfood.com
www.esutras.com
www.epicureanbeverages.com
www.legendsfromeurope.com
www.fastpakstore.com
www.fireandflavor.com
www.frontiersoups.com
www.theinvisiblechef.com
www.javafrost.com
www.kanecandy.com
www.gruyere.com
www.shoppri.com
www.robertrothschild.com
www.rubschlagerbaking.com
www.seattlegourmetfoods.com
www.sensationalsweets.com
www.browniecrunch.com
www.statefarm.com
www.stickyfingersbakeries.com
www.stonewallkitchen.com
www.unclebunks.com
www.vanillabeanchefs.com
www.violaimports.com
www.widmerswcheese.com
www.healthybeverages.com
888.725.0365
718.361.1003
718.361.1003
201.438.7100
209.295.4664
800.528.2123
732.354.4492
623.215.4288
609.425.9057
814.935.8115
954.462.0533
408.464.9048
800.972.2658
510.336.9403
800.762.5402
888.997.1866
773.583.4850
770.457.0300
Cooking Sauces
Carmella’s Bistro Sauces
Indianlife Foods
Lindsay Farms Specialties
Lizbeth Lane
Maruso Soy
Tonita’s Kitchen
Tortured Orchard
Vermont Signature Sauces
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www.carmellasbistro.com
www.indianlife.com
www.lindsayfarms.com
www.lizbethlanecuisine.com
www.marusoy.com
www.tonitaskitchen.com
www.torturedorchard.com
www.vermontsignaturesauces.com
920.882.4044
604.205.9176
800.243.4608
215.480.2710
909.636.2152
800.318.6106
413.528.1119
802.869.5000
Specialty Meats & Seafood
Acme Smoked Fish
Artisan Snacks
Astig Jerky
Boyajian
Conroy Foods
Cook’s Bison Ranch
Fabrique Delices
JustBare Chicken
Ocean Beauty Seafood
22
24
23
22, 30
20
20
23
21
25
www.acmesmokedfish.com
www.artisansnacks.com
www.astigjerky.com
www.boyajianinc.com
www.conroyfoods.com
www.cooksbisonranch.com
www.fabriquedelices.com
www.justbarechicken.com
www.oceanbeauty.com
718.383.8585
347.426.8241
805.300.8858
800.965.0685
800.317.8316
866.382.2356
510.441.9500
800.892.8569
206.285.6800
201.293.4757
866.728.8332
800.253.0550
800.456.7115
800.676.3661
800.875.5557
805.684.0624
800.356.8933
773.826.1245
800.800.9706
570.524.4361
212.878.6677
800.458.5826
888.326.5678
304.652.1920
888.498.4502
847.690.0798
920.488.2503
May 18-21
Aug. 17–21
National Restaurant Association
Gourmet Housewares Show at
NYNow - Summer
Chicago, www.nrashow.org
New York City, www.nynow.com
June 7-9
World Tea Expo/
Healthy Beverages Expo
Sept. 26-28
Las Vegas, www.worldteaexpo.com
www.healthybeverageexpo.com
Baltimore, www.expoeast.com
Natural Products Expo East
Oct 15-17
June 30-July 2
Expoalimentaria 2013
Summer Fancy Food Show
Lima, Peru, www.expoalimentariaperu.com
New York City, www.specialtyfood.com
PEOPLE WATCH
Deputy USDA Secretary Katheen Merrigan steps down
Kathleen Merrigan, a well-regarded Deputy Secretary
at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced on March 15 that she was stepping down
from the position. No successor had been named at
press time. Merrigan was well known for her involvement in issues of food and produce safety, organic
farming and sustainability.
New customer care team at Stockton Graham & Co.
Jeff Vojta, co-founder and President of coffee and coffee
equipment distributor Stockton Graham & Co., has announced the promotion of Matthew Hogan to Customer
Care Supervisor, as well as the addition of Joshua Hamilton and Katie Barnes as Customer Care Associates.
Matthew Hogan has been a Customer Care Associate for Stockton Graham & Co. since 2010, assisting
coffeehouse owners in finding the right specialty coffees, beverage products and equipment. In his new role
as Supervisor, Hogan will assist in coordinating, training
and coaching the customer care group to help the company continue to deliver outstanding customer service
to customers, as well as increase the company’s sales
and profitability. Joshua Hamilton has served as a manager in the beverage industry and barista since 2000,
while Katie Barnes was the owner of Leapin’ Lizards
coffeehouse from 2009-2012. As Customer Care Associates, Hamilton and Barnes will be responsible for
assisting customers in finding the right specialty coffees, beverages, equipment and accessories to provide
a unique coffeehouse experience to their guests.
Crispy Green names Joe Oliver VP,
National Sales Director
Crispy Green, maker of the all-natural freeze-dried fruit
snacks Crispy Fruit, has named Joe Oliver as its new
Vice President and National Sales Director effective
February 25, 2013.
“This marks the beginning of a new phase at Crispy
Green, and we are thrilled to have Joe in this critical
role,” says Angela Liu, Founder and President of Crispy
Green. “Joe’s appointment is a further indication of our
continued expansion.”
Oliver will help to develop and implement the
company’s strategic plans, to manage and direct its
sales efforts in the United States and Canada and
to build Crispy Green’s sales infrastructure. He
brings with him a track record of building profitable
sales and marketing businesses, including past positions as Sales and Product Manager in R.J.
Reynolds and President and CEO of Pezrow, a $2.5
billion sales and marketing company, which was acquired by Advantage Marketing.
CLASSIFIEDS
Renowned Italian company manufacturer
of high end baking goods is looking for a
brand manager to expand their presence
throughout the United States. Please send
inquiries, resume’ and salary expectations
to classifieds@gourmetnews.com.
HOME PAGES A Special Advertising Section
Since 2002, Pastificio Lisa has provided all-natural pasta for a
balanced diet. Our authentic homemade Italian pasta comes in
14 unique shapes and uses only completely natural ingredients.
Whether durum, semolina or egg pasta, our production follows
Pastificio Lisa specifications: carefully selected, strictly controlled
raw ingredients of the highest quality. Now seeking distributors.
201.438.7100
Antichi Sapori
antichisaporius@hotmail.com
www.rubschlagerbaking.com
www.klondikecheese.com
Best-known for their cocktail breads, now
available in four varieties, Rubschlager also
produces a quality line of European-style breads
in styles known as “Squares” and “Rye-Olas.”
e Klondike Cheese Factory has a tremendous
dedication to the art of cheesemaking.
High quality Feta, pre-cubed in brine in its
Odyssey line, is now available..

April 2013 - Oser Communications Group

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