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FEATURED PRODUCTS Colby Cheese from Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc. Colby is a first-place blue ribbon winner at the at the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest.

The cheese is an American Original developed in Wisconsin in 1885.

Widmer’s Cheese Sellers crafts its Colby in small batches using original family recipes to achieve a sweet, semi-soft cheese with milky flavors. Similar in flavor to Cheddar, Colby is softer and has a more open texture and higher moisture content. Cheese makers spray the curds with cold water and stir them while they are still in the vat to prevent the curds from knitting together. This procedure gives Colby a more elastic texture

than Cheddar.

Perfect for shredding, melting or slicing, it complements burgers, fajitas, chili, rye bread, apples or pears. Widmer’s Colby is available in four flavors: Plain, Jalapeño, Caraway Seed and Vegetable and Herb.

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars produces its Colby in 40-pound blocks, and it can be purchased in the 40-pound blocks, 5-pound pieces, 2.5pound pieces, 1-pound pieces or 8-ounce pieces.

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars 888.878.1107 www.widmerscheese.com

Bone Suckin’ Seasoning & Rub Bone Suckin’® Seasoning & Rub is a proprietary blend of brown sugar, paprika, garlic and spices that is perfect for marinating and barbecue or even popcorn and salads. It’s great on ribs, pork, beef, chicken, seafood, venison, beans, pasta, vegetables or steaks – just about anything.

Certified by the Non-GMO Project, Bone Suckin’ Seasoning & Rub is gluten free, fat free, kosher, pareve and contains no MSG. Ford’s Gourmet Foods 800.446.0947 www.bonesuckin.com

Cheese Straws and Cookies from J&M Foods J&M Foods currently offers a range of 21 items as well as additional seasonal offerings in its range of some of the best-tasting cheese straws and cookies in the market.

J&M’s Original Cheese Straws come from a 100year-old family recipe, and like all of the company’s products, are made from the finest ingredients available, free of trans fats and baked with care, and they’re great for everyday pleasure and for presenting as gifts.

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The products are baked in a 32,000 square foot-facility on 21 acres that offers the room for J&M Foods to grow along with its customers.

Centrally located and nationally recognized, J&M Foods is an a w a rd - w i n n i n g market leader within the specialty foods industry.

J&M Foods 800.264.2278 www.janis-melanie.com

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Gingerbread Toffee from Mel’s Toffee Gingerbread Toffee has been Mel’s Toffee’s biggest seller during the holidays and beyond. To make this toffee, Mel’s Toffee hand blends Saigon cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and cloves with Dutch cocoa powder. Together, these spices make for an intoxicatingly delicious treat.

While the toffee is boiling, the spice mixture is added to the “molten lava.” Then, while the toffee is setting, ginger snaps

crushed to a dust are sprinkled on top and then a drizzle of silky dark chocolate is drizzled on top to finish this masterpiece.

Mel’s Toffee 248.496.0186 www.melstoffee.com

Big Country Organic Hard Seltzer Big Country™ organic hard seltzer is the first hard seltzer to hit the shelves with various certifications such as organic, non-GMO, fair trade and Go Texan.

This hard seltzer is thoughtfully crafted by the company’s skilled brewmaster and artisan mixologist, who have used their combined 25 years of experience to create the most delicious and unique flavors on the market.

Big Country takes it a step further by sourcing and using its own high-quality ingredients. Big Country organic cane sugar is sourced from Paraguay and used to produce its organic alcohol, then combined with purified water and organic flavors to create a crisp and clean hard seltzer. The Big Country organic hard seltzer variety pack includes these four distinctive flavors: Honeydew Yuzu, Black Raspberry Grapefruit, Strawberry Tangerine and Co-

conut Papaya.

Big Country organic hard seltzer is perfect for today’s health-conscious consumer, with each can only 90 calories with zero grams of sugar, 1 gram of carbohydrates and 4.5 percent ABV. In addition, by purchasing Big Country organic hard seltzer, consumers are giving back through the Fair Trade USA® program, which supports safe working conditions of farmers, protects the environment, builds sustainable livelihoods and allows farmers to earn additional money to empower and uplift their communities.

Suggested retail price for the variety pack of 12 12-ounce cans is $16.99.

Big Country Hard Seltzer stephanie@bigcountryfoods.com www.bigcountryhardseltzer.com

Country Fresh Fudge in 12-Ounce Packages Country Fresh Fudge 12-ounce packages are the perfect solution for all types of retailers. The attractive packaging allows the consumer to see the fudge itself.

Available in more than 80 amazing flavors made with only the finest of ingredients, such as AA grade butter, sweet cream, cane sugar, Dutch cocoa and Belgian chocolate. Each batch is cooked over

an open flame by skilled artisans to produce a flavor like no other. Each case contains eight trays with a shelf life of six and a half months. The suggested retail price is $10.99 each. Twelveounce trays are available for private labeling.

Country Fresh Food & Confections Inc. 800.545.8782 info@countryfreshfood.com www.countryfreshfood.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Glass Kombucha Bottles Ardagh Group’s premium, American-made glass kombucha bottles are perfect for preserving the freshness and taste of your kombucha. Available in a variety of sizes, including 12-ounce, 14ounce, 16-ounce and 48-ounce options, these bottles are made using high-quality flint (clear) glass with a drop-lock tamper evident closure. These 100 percent and endlessly recyclable glass kombucha bottles are environmentally friendly and boast an excellent shelf life.

Coconut Ingredients from Franklin Baker Whether you need truckload or less than truckload quantities, you can rely on Ardagh for consistent glass supply and inventory to meet your changing demand. Plus, you can feel confident knowing your highquality bottles are coming from one of 13 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Ardagh Group 636.299.5495 (Central/West) 317.558.1585 (East) www.ardaghgroup.com/beverage2021

Imported Fiorucci Prosciutto di Parma Fiorucci is a brand of specialty meats that delivers the true taste of Italy. For nearly 170 years, the company has used Old World recipes to produce a full line of authentic Italian charcuterie meats, cheeses and premium snacking products using only handtrimmed cuts of premium pork and the finest ingredients, then slowly aging them to perfection.

Now available for this holiday season, Fiorucci has imported specialty cuts of Prosciutto di Parma. These premium imported cuts of ham are made from individually selected breeds of heritage pork raised in the Parma

region of Italy. They are handsalted and cured between 12 and 18 months, giving each slice a unique salty, sweet and slightly nutty flavor that is exclusive to Prosciutto di Parma.

Silky prosciutto makes every dish feel like a special occasion.

It’s a delicious accompaniment to cheese, melons, dates, olives and breads. This ham variety can also be served at the start of a meal as an antipasto, wrapped around steamed asparagus spears or as an ingredient in specialty sandwiches or pizzas.

Fiorucci Foods www.fioruccifoods.com

Howard Products Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Howard Products Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish has been reformulated, making it even easier to clean food grime, oily fingerprints and kitchen grease from all stainless steel surfaces. The new formulation also helps to remove water marks and mineral deposits and dries without leaving streaks or scratches. It is perfect for use in modern kitchens on appliances, toasters, trashcans, backsplashes, grills, countertops, faucets and fixtures, and it works just as well in a commercial stainless steel kitchen setting. There is no rinsing required – only a pleasant scent and soft sheen are left behind. It’s ready to use and available in a 8

practical and ergonomic 16ounce spray bottle that comes packed six in a case.

Howard Products Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish is made in the USA. The suggested retail price is $10.99 to $11.99 for a product that contains coconut oil, food-grade mineral oil, xanthan gum and purified water.

Howard Products Inc. 800.266.9545 www.howardproducts.com

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Franklin Baker, Inc. is the largest processor in the Philippines and premier supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food and beverage market. The company has been in business for more than 125 years and takes pride in longstanding customer relationships, many of which exceed 60 years. Its products are produced in the Philippines from the freshest nuts available, at one of three manufacturing facilities, where proprietary processing is utilized to ensure freshness and long shelf stability. Franklin Baker controls the process from tree through shipment, allowing its customers to have the highest level of safety and confidence in the product supply chain.

Franklin Baker is proud of its

extensive third-party certifications and accreditations, including: USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade USA, BRC, Control Union, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, AB PAO Accredited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX, kosher, halal-certified, and Award of Excellence, 2016 - 2021 American Master of Taste & Gold Medal Endorsement for Superior Taste and 2019 - 2021 Beverage Champion by Chefs In America.

The company holds itself to the highest product standards, which makes Franklin Baker “A Cut Above the Rest.”

Franklin Baker 901.881.6681 www.franklinbaker.com

Orange and Chocolate: A Timeless Favorite These mouth-watering, gourmet chocolates will become your customers’ new favorite indulgence.

Pictured is DeBrand’s Orange Cream from its most popular collection, the Classic Collection. Inside is a pure and luxurious orange cream surrounded by rich, dark chocolate. This decadent and refreshing combination of orange cream and dark chocolate make these chocolates the perfect treat for any spring or summertime celebration. Orange Creams are available in bulk to be beautifully displayed in a case, or as part of the coveted Classic Collection gift box assortment.

DeBrand’s Classic Collection is offered in several varieties so that it can be the perfect size and price

point for any occasion. This is DeBrand Fine Chocolate’s best-selling gourmet chocolate collection and is the ideal gift for people who appreciate both quality and tradition.

Timeless favorites make up DeBrand’s most popular collection including luscious caramel variations, pure fruit creams bursting with wonderfully intense flavors as well as re-inspired traditional selections such as Gourmet PB&J, Toffee Crush and Vanilla Butter Cream. DeBrand offers a variety of options from impressive chocolate gifts to impulse items.

DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com

Bellucci Toscano PGI Organic EVOO Bellucci Toscano PGI Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil possesses the verdant blush of Tuscany’s fresh olive fruits. Intense spice and fruit flavors are offset by rich tones of artichoke and almond, offering a delightful and balanced palate.

Certified Protected Geographical

Indication means that the olives were grown, milled and the oil bottled in Tuscany, for an experience of the finest of authentic Tuscan terroir.

Bellucci Premium www.belluccipremium.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Glass Mason Jars

Bone Suckin’ Sauce Thicker Style Bone Suckin’ Sauce ® Thicker Style has the flavor of Bone Suckin’ Sauce, but it’s a thicker version of the original in a 16ounce jar. Gluten-free Bone Suckin’ Sauces are the only barbecue sauces with number-one ratings by Newsweek, Food & Wine and many others. Bone Suckin’ Sauces are best sellers in health food, specialty and grocery stores. Bone Suckin’

S a u c e Thicker Style is gluten free, non-GMO, kosher and contains no high fructose corn syrup.

Ford’s Gourmet Foods 800.446.0947 www.bonesuckin.com

The New MarDona Stuffed Olive Collection MarDona has produced a gourmet olive snack to meet anyone’s palate with quality fresh olives stuffed with the finest gourmet treats. The Savory Blue cheese is a perfect balance of the olive and cheese. The Turkish Red Hot Pepper is just what the label says: very hot. MarDona made its garlic-stuffed olives two ways: Natural Garlic and Italian-Style, which is made with spice in the brine that enhance the garlic flavor. The Jalapeño Stuffed Olive offers a good balance of heat and

olive. These five products join the other MarDona favorites: Mild or Hot Muffuletta, Olive Antipasto, Mild or Hot Giardiniera, Sweet and Spicy Garlic Cloves and Spicy Brussels Sprouts. These items are great as snacks, salad additions, sandwich toppers and more.

MarDona Specialty Foods 855.Oil Spray (645.7772) info@mardonaspecialtyfoods.com www.truffleoilsandmore.com

Le Gruyère AOP Has the True Taste of Switzerland Gruyere has been produced in western Switzerland for more than 900 years. Rich in flavor and packed with nutrients from the milk of cows grazing in pristine pastures, Le Gruyère AOP is delicious on its own, and its complex nuttiness elevates any recipe that calls for melted cheese.

Try it with dry white wines, malty beers and full-bodied ciders.

Today, anyone can label a cheese “Gruyere,” but Le Gruyère AOP is the real deal, tightly upholding the tradition of the cheesemaking process, the regions where it is produced and the strict guidelines followed by the dairy farmers, cheesemakers and affineurs. Pure, unpasteurized milk 10

is gathered from 170 farms and brought to expert cheesemakers to produce 80-pound wheels of Le Gruyère AOP, which are then carefully matured in local cellars. Only the wheels that pass the highest standards set by professional c h e e s e graders are allowed to be sold as Le Gruyère AOP. Travel back to 1115 AD with Le Gruyère AOP. You’ll experience one of the great mountain cheeses of Switzerland – 100 percent natural, 100 percent additive free and naturally gluten free – just as it has always been.

Le Gruyère www.gruyere.com

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Ardagh Group’s versatile Mason jars are perfect for craft food producers. Proudly made in the U.S., using high-quality flint (clear) glass, these jars are available in a variety of sizes, including 8-ounce, 16-ounce and 32-ounce. These 100 percent and endlessly recyclable glass Mason jars are environmentally friendly and boast an excellent shelf life.

This Mason jar is offered in 12pack cases available for purchase on Ardagh’s BOB™ site with convenient online ordering and payment via credit card or PayPal. Or, you can purchase the jar in 6-pack

cases by contacting Ardagh directly.

Ardagh is dedicated to the craft food market with capabilities and resources to grow with you every stage of the way.

By the pallet or truckload, BOB and Ardagh have the ideal shapes and styles for craft food producers like you.

Ardagh Group 856.455.2137 food.buyourbottles.com www.ardaghgroup.com/food2021

Nashville Hot Style Crispy Fry Mix Nashville Hot rose to recent stardom in the wake of American regional cuisine and a desire for hot and spicy flavors.

This new flavor trend is popular in restaurants, and now consumers are looking for the Nashville Hot flavor on retail shelves. Now you can offer your customers Calhoun Bend Mill’s version of Music City’s hot chicken. Calhoun Bend Mill’s spicy, savory, seasoned Nashville Hot Style Crispy Fry Mix is a combination of fiery flavors that will

give the lingering sensation of live music in your mouth! Sandwich between your favorite bun/roll, bread, or Texas Toast for the ultimate restaurantstyle chicken sandwich at home.

Just add chicken.

With Calhoun Bend Mill mixes, it’s easy to add classic Southern flavor to the table.

Calhoun Bend Mill patrick@calhounbendmill.com www.calhounbendmill.com

SANTE Taste Enhancer from Lycored Lycored’s SANTE is a liquid umami taste enhancer to bring a wonderful boost of intensified flavor and taste tuning to your culinary preparations.

It works particularly well in soups, sauces and dressings, and is universally applicable to round out peaks of acidity or create harmony across flavor profiles in your recipe, whether sweet or savory.

SANTE is a naturally sourced tomato concentrate rich in taste components to create richer taste and umami effect, that’s appreciated by chefs around the world.

Due to its umami impact, it builds a culinary taste characteristic in many recipes by bringing the ingredients in a recipe alive on the palate for healthy craveability with reduced need for added sugar or salt.

The new foodservice and restaurantready 46 fluid ounce tetra pack, or a case of six boxes become available in summer 2021.Spark more taste in your dishes. Experiment with your new seasonal menu with a test sample for your recipe concepts.

Lycored 877.592.6733 www.lycored.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Bone Suckin’ Garlic & Honey Wing Sauce Bone Suckin’ Garlic & Honey Wing Sauce will quickly become a favorite for families who enjoy the aroma of garlic and the sweet taste of honey as they devour their chicken wings. This wing sauce is gluten free, non-GMO and kosher and contains no high fructose corn syrup.

Ford’s Gourmet Foods 800.446.0947 www.bonesuckin.com

Bellucci Italian Organic EVOO Bellucci Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil combines the subtle flavors of Biancolilla, Nocellara and Cerasuola cultivars to tantalize the taste buds. Subtle notes of pepper give way to ripe fruit, with hints of tomato and fresh herbs, making this the perfect pairing for comfort foods, meats, and roasted or sauteed vegetables.

Bellucci was formed by a coop-

erative of farmers who are passionately devoted to preserving the land and their cultural heritage. Traceability app and the unique lot code imprinted on the label can be used to follow a bottle back to its birthplace in rural Italy.

Bellucci Premium www.belluccipremium.com

Taj Food: Dedicated to Quality, Sustainability For more than 25 years, Taj Food (Pvt.) Ltd. has been one of the largest organic processors of organic rice, dried fruits and sesame seeds in Pakistan.

Having found successful business ventures across the globe, including North America, European Union, Africa and Asia, Taj Food continues to be the go-to organic supplier of organic product categories. It is the company’s practices and standards that set it apart from many other organic processors.

Over the years, Taj Food has built a relationship with its farmers, increasing sustainability each year along with educating the farmers on efficient and ecofriendly methods. It has actually noticed a big difference in its inorganic arsenic levels with its rice by having its farmers switch to using less water and better soil quality. Investing in such areas has benefited its Long Grain, 12

Japonica/Round Grain, Basmati Grain and Red Grain rice, which contain as low as 40 PPB levels of inorganic arsenic.

At its plant, Taj Food has integrated modern technologies to ensure the highest quality of product output, such as CO2 chambers, heat treatment chambers, Infrared Sortex, vacuum packing and much more. Other than the technologies, Taj Food adheres to the highest standard of certifications, certified in organic, IFS, Sedex, FSSC22000, Naturland, KRAV and kosher.

The company will continue its search for answers while taking into consideration where all products are coming from and how they are being processed at its facility. The goal is to bring in and produce the highest quality foods while protecting health and the planet.

AKC Commodities/ Taj Food www.tajfoodpk.com

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Bonnie’s Jams Red Pepper Jelly Red Pepper Jelly has always been a favorite in the American South.

Bonnie created this signature flavor based on a delicious version from a dear friend in Alabama. After a lot of experimentation in her kitchen, and a lot of tasty samples shared with friends, Bonnie created her signature Red Pepper Jelly for folks to enjoy at home. Made using fresh sweet red peppers, seeded habañero, cider vinegar and sugar, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and heat.

Always a top seller, Bonnie’s Red Pepper Jelly is an ideal accompaniment to a sandwich, pairs well with a creamy cheese, and is spectacular when used as a glaze for ham, poultry or roast pork. For

an easy appetizer, simply drizzle red pepper jelly over cream cheese and serve with buttery crackers. Available in eight distinctive flavors crafted to pair perfectly with artisan cheese, Bonnie’s Jams have been recognized by the editors of many international publications and blogs, including the New York Times, Food & Wine, The Washington Post and, most recently, Bon Appetit, all of which inspires customers and drives sales. The suggested retail price is $8.99.

Bonnie’s Jams 209.814.2871 ed@bonniesjams.com www.bonniesjams.com

Fall River Wild Rice: New Ways with America’s Native Grain Interest in plants and grains is soaring, as shoppers look for new ways to eat healthy. High in protein and fiber, nutty and with a striking visual appeal, wild rice is one of the healthiest grains available. It was a staple food of several Native American tribes, who called it “manoomin” or “precious grain.”

Fall River Wild Rice brings this culinary gem to your store shelf. This naturally cultivated wild rice is great in salads, soups and stir-fries.

However, it also works well in mixes for pancakes and muffins and even in chocolate and desserts. Fall River’s Fully Cooked Wild Rice is high-protein good-

ness in seconds.

The only cereal grain native to North America, wild rice is not even a rice at all. It is the seed of Zizania plustris, a tall, blooming water grass that prospers in the Great Lakes region, as well as in the fruitful valley in the shadows of the Sierra Nevadas and the Rockies. Fall River Wild Rice is a small grower-owned cooperative in the Fall River Valley, a rural mountain valley nestled between the Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges.

Fall River Wild Rice 800.626.4366 www.fallriverwildrice.com

ERIKA’S PANTRY Medium Hot Mustard Mug Introducing ERIKA’S PANTRY Medium Hot Mustard Mug. Raised in Munich and having cooked for her family for the past 52 years, Erika now lends her name to this classic German mustard packaged in a collectible glass beer mug container.

With its collectible glass beer mug container, ERIKA'S PANTRY

is ideal for your deli counter or condiment section or for a “Pickup and Go Picnic” display.

It's packed six to the case and priced to sell off your shelves.

Gourmet International Ltd. 800.875.5557 www.gourmetint.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Big Country Organic Cane Sugar

Ariston CBD Infused Olive Oil

Big Country™ organic cane sugar is certified organic, non-GMO, fair trade and kosher. The 100 percent certified-organic sugarcane cane is harvested in South America, cut by farmers, and taken to the mill where the juice is extracted and crystallized. Since it is far less processed than traditional sugars, it retains its natural flavor and blonde color. This organic cane sugar is processed without the use of bone char, making the product 100 percent vegan.

This line of Big Country organic ingredients is perfect for today’s conscious consumer. Customers love using Big Country Organic Cane Sugar for a variety of applications, including baked goods, beverages and culinary. They also value that these certified fair trade

Ariston Specialties’ CBD infused Olive Oil combines all-natural and high-quality hempderived CBD produced in Massachusetts with the Ariston family’s own production of extra virgin olive oil from southwest Greece, resulting in a delicious and healthy elixir. It combines the health benefits and fla-

products support safe, healthy working conditions and extra income for the farmers and mill workers behind the ingredients.

Along with organic cane sugar, Big Country has four additional product offerings, including Organic Light Brown Sugar, Organic Dark Brown Sugar, Organic Powdered Sugar and Organic Cocoa Powder. Suggested retail prices for sugar products are in the range of $5.99 to $6.49. Suggested retail price for organic cocoa powder is $8.49 to $8.99.

Big Country Foods 760.916.5510 www.bigcountryfoods.com

Odyssey Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip Klondike Cheese Company introduces a healthier alternative to a traditional sour cream-based dip with its new Odyssey® brand Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip. This is a gluten-free and rBST-free cow’s milk dip that has crunchy cucumbers and a zest of garlic and dill.

Odyssey Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip has only 30 calories per serving, two times the protein, and five

live and active cultures compared to traditional sour cream-based dips.

The Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip is an addition to the family of other O d y s s e y Greek Yogurt Dips available in these delicious flavors: Southwest, French Onion and Bell Pepper.

Klondike Cheese www.odysseybrands.com

Jambon de Paris Fabrique Délices’ Jambon de Paris is made according to traditional recipes to ensure a rich, delicate taste. Lean, low-fat whole-muscle pork is slowly cooked sous-vide, carefully seasoned and perfect for slicing.

Enjoy one of the best Parisian style hams available in your favorite sandwiches, croque monsieur, quiches, party trays, antipasto platters, appetizers and breakfast dishes. The large Jambon de Paris is a 10-pound ham that’s perfect for slicing in the deli. Jambon de Paris is also 14

sold as three units with 3.3 pounds each.

Fabrique Délices info@fabriquedelices.com www.fabriquedelices.com

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vors of both the nutty, earthy CBD oil and the grassy flavor profile of Ariston’s Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil. This combination is ideal for salads, savory dressings and even homemade pestos. It can be combined with Ariston’s vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and mustard to make an incredible salad dressing.

Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

Paesana’s Uniquely Premium Champagne Sauce As the consumer palate has expanded to include more refined tastes, the Paesana family of sauces welcomes Champagne Pasta Sauce, a rich, premium addition into the storied tradition of Italian cuisine. Featuring a singular medley of gourmet ingredients, Champagne Sauce boasts the creamy decadence of vodka sauce, but with the elegant twist of Champagne. Paesana uses 100 percent imported Italian tomatoes blended with real heavy cream, champagne and white truffle-infused extra virgin olive oil for a combination boasting a depth of flavor that’s unique to the pasta

sauce aisle.

Paesana proudly dedicates itself to only using the freshest ingredients, hand-selected to honor the celebrated traditions of comforting Italian food. It’s a standard that generations of customers and home cooks have come to expect from all of its products, a variety that includes sauces such as Marinara, Fra Diavolo, Sicilian Gravy and now, Champagne.

Paesana Products 631.845.1717 sales@paesana.com www.paesana.com

Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Sustainably sourced and deliciously versatile, Nutiva’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil has emerged as the number one organic coconut oil in the natural channel and the fastest growing in MULO. Loaded with lauric acid, MCTs and micronutrients, Nutiva’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil boosts nutrition and makes an ideal addition to any diet. Crafted by harvesting select young, organic coconuts, and cold pressing them immediately after harvesting, Nutiva’s coconut oil offers consistently high quality and a distinct, rich flavor.

This level of quality and consis-

tency requires both commitment and compassion, and Nutiva has spent 20 years investing to support the needs of its coconut farming communities. Today, Nutiva’s 1 percent program continues driving the evolution of food systems to support healthier communities and a healthier planet. It means that every Nutiva product sold helps to make meaningful changes to the way food is farmed and support the communities that farm it.

Nutiva 800.993.4367 www.nutiva.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Bella Lucia Gluten Free Pizzelle Waffle Cookies

Elmhurst 1925 Unsweetened Plant Milks

Bella Lucia’s handmade Gluten Free Pizzelle Waffle Cookies are gluten free, nonGMO and available in seven flavors: Anise, Vanilla, Chocolate, Saigon Cinnamon, Chocolate Drizzle and Pumpkin.

From a womanowned business, they’re baked two at a time to keep the integrity of the original Italian favorite. They’re the perfect selection for specialty, health and nat-

Elmhurst 1925 makes simple, nutritious and incredibly delicious plant-based nut and grain milks.

Originally Elmhurst Dairy, founded in 1925, the business became Elmhurst 1925 in 2017.

The Elmhurst 1925 process is simpler and better from start to finish. First, a unique HydroRelease™ method allows the company to use more of the source grain, nut or seed. This technology uses water to separate the nutrients of nuts and grains before recombining them to form delicious, creamy products free of added gums and emulsifiers. This means superior nutrition and flavor with fewer ingredients.

Elmhurst 1925 then packages its products in shelf-stable, recycla-

ural food stores as well as gourmet and Italian markets and gift and coffee shops.

The brand has attracted a wide range of followers, including those who are finding it on online markets such as Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, and soon, Kroger.

Bella Lucia Inc. 814.201.2222 www.glutenfreepizzelles.com

NIWRI from White Coffee NIWRI Cold Brew from White Coffee Corporation is a unique beverage cold brewed from green tea and coffee cherries, also known as cascara. “Cascara,” which means “husk” or “skin” in Spanish, is the dried skins of the coffee cherries. These pulped skins are collected after the seeds (i.e. coffee beans) have been removed from the cherries. While it can’t be defined as strictly coffee or tea but rather something in the middle, NIWRI does derive from the coffee plant. Specifically, cascara is a product of the fruit of the coffee tree.

Since NIWRI is a cascara-

based drink, consumers can expect a sweet, fruity taste with notes of rose hip and hibiscus.

The essence is like a superb blend of fruits including raspberry, currant, cranberry and cherry. Both green tea and cascara are reputed to contain antioxidants; including this product among your SKUs allows the opportunity to offer a great-tasting healthy option in one beverage.

White Coffee 718.204.7900 www.whitecoffee.com

SweetLeaf Monk Fruit Organic Sweetener Award-winning SweetLeaf® Organic Monk Fruit is available in granular bags and packets, 50ml squeezable organic liquids, and 2-ounce organic monk fruit liquid drops, making it easy to use as an alternative for sugar in baking, cooking, favorite drinks, recipes and more. Delicious, very today flavors include: Caramel Macchiato, Orange Passionfruit, Almond Amaretto, French Vanilla, Old Fashion Lemonade, Strawberry Guava, English Toffee, Creme Brulee and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Monk fruit, which is naturally 16

300-400 times sweeter than cane sugar, is an outstanding source of antioxidants to boost the immune system. With a nonglycemic response, zero calories/carbohydrates and zero sugars, the line of 19 products is a perfect sugar alternative.

SweetLeaf Organic Monk Fruit’s full product line is poised to provide millions of people with a healthful solution for replacing sugar in their diets.

SweetLeaf is thrilled to be able to offer these great-tasting, new sugar-alternatives to consumers.

ble cartons.

All Elmhurst Unsweetened varieties have only two ingredients – the nuts and water (Unsweetened Oat Milk has just a dash of salt). All products draw their nutrition right from the source. Unsweetened Milked Walnuts, for example, has 1400mg ALA Omega 3 per serving; while Milked Cashews is made with five times the nuts, compared to other leading brands. All of this means that there is more nutrition in every glass. Each product’s minimalism allows for a variety of uses ranging from cooking to coffee; soups to sauces.

Elmhurst 1925 www.elmhurst1925.com

Tradición Tapas Collection from Spicin Foods Spicin Foods has been in the sauce business for more than two decades and produces more than 900 different barbecue sauces and 750 hot sauces.

The Tradición Tapas Collection of salsas includes Garden Vegetable, Sweet Jalapeño, Spanish Olive, Taco Salsa Verde and Blackberry Chipotle Jam, to name a few.

The newest is Artichoke Spinach, which has become a consumer favorite overnight. It’s bold, flavorful and made with natural ingredients for a celebration of Old World recipes unsurpassed for the modern table. It packs a zesty punch to serve with chips,

mix into taco dips or include in entrees.

Spicin Foods sauces and jams are rolling out in November in Price Chopper, Hen House and Sun Fresh stores in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with a nationwide push coming in 2021.

They’re also available through the company’s website.

Spicin Foods also offers copacking and private label services.

Distributorships and international opportunities are also available.

Spicin Foods 800.568.8468 www.spicinfoods.com

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FEATURED PRODUCTS Ariston Specialties Pesto Infused Olive Oil

Buholzer Brothers Introduces New Havarti Varieties

Treat your customers to something truly delicious and awardwinning with Ariston Specialties Pesto, which won the silver medal in 2018 in the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.

Ariston’s Pesto is an infusion of fresh basil, pine nuts and a touch of garlic in-

Klondike Cheese Company’s new Buholzer Brothers™ brand is crafted by Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers and includes six flavorful varieties of Muenster, Brick, Havarti, Dill Havarti, and recently added, Jalapeño Havarti and Horseradish Havarti. Available in loaves and 6-ounce retail chunks, these two new flavors round out the family of Buholzer Brother chunks that range from mild to spicy in your deli cheese case.

Havarti is a great melting cheese with its creamy, rich buttery flavor, but when you add the slight kick of jalapeños, watch out, tastebuds – there’s a fiesta going on. You can bet the same for the

fused in 100 percent extra virgin olive oil from Greece. It’s perfect for salads, pasta dishes, focaccia breads, pizzas and bread dipping, and it pairs perfectly with Ariston’s Traditional Balsamic.

This product is a premium infused olive oil at a reasonable price. It will generate profits for your store and excitement in your customers.

Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

New Organic Line of Cookies and Wafers from Janis & Melanie J&M Foods, never content to rest on its laurels, has created a line of organic wafers and cookies sure to gain attention from even the most discerning eaters. Nothing is synthetic or bioengineered, these new items are just simple, and great tasting.

They’re made with simple ingredients like rich chocolates, caramel, sea salt, lemon, ginger and vanilla.

They come from Jamie Parham and her daughters, Janis and Melanie, who started J&M Foods together 30 years

ago. J&M Foods enjoys being flexible enough to handle all of its customers’ needs from a 32,000 square-food facility on 21 acres that give it room to grow along with its customers.

Centrally located and nationally recognized, J&M Foods is an award-winning market leader within the specialty foods industry.

J&M Foods 800.264.2278 www.janis-melanie.com

Horseradish Havarti, which has a delightful aroma that flows from the package as soon as it’s opened. Havarti melts into a creamy sauce to pair with prime rib or steak, or it can be sliced for a grilled cheese sandwich, cubed for a salad or served on a charcuterie platter.

Klondike’s exceptional quality comes from a combination of state-of-the art equipment, proprietary recipes and time-honored traditions of cheesemaking.

Klondike Cheese sources local cow’s milk and high quality ingredients and makes its cheese in Wisconsin, the heart of dairyland.

Klondike Cheese Company www.buholzerbrothers.com

Vertullo Yuzu Ponzu Vertullo Ponzu is a yuzu fruit, citrusbased soy sauce that delivers a balance of lemon and soy flavors. The yuzu fruit is a Japanese fruit that’s small, sour and resembles a grapefruit. This is the perfect sauce for summer vegetables, stir-fry, chicken and seafood. It easily

adds a layer of depth and a pop of citrus to marinades, sauces, dips, dressings and more. Plus, unlike many of its competitors, it’s also gluten free, MSG free and contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. It’s also certified kosher and non-GMO and is low in sodium.

Vertullo Imports LLC 516.780.5882 rantonucci@seviroli.com www.vertulloimports.com

Paesana Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces

Ocean Beauty Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

Paesana’s Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces are made with Beyond Meat. Available in Hearty or Spicy, this fresh take on an Italian classic satisfies consumers who crave a robust pasta sauce, but who also want to make a positive impact on the environment. With 4 grams of protein per serving and no cholesterol, soy, gluten, hormones or GMOs, it’s a delicious, guilt-free and eye-catching addition to any retail setting’s red sauce display.

The product also features a newly designed clear/transparent

With direct access to the largest source of Alaska sockeye salmon in the country, Ocean Beauty offers multiple products with this wildcaught consumer favorite.

Ocean Beauty’s Echo Falls, LASCco and Nathan’s lines of Smoked Sockeye include products for a wide range of applications and price points.

Cold-Smoked Sockeye can be used either natural or with a light dusting of zesty lemon pepper. Hot-Smoked Sockeye is perfect plain or with zippy Cajun spices or black pepper.

Smoky Sockeye Salmon Candy is an authentic taste of Alaska and

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label with a sleek look that still maintains the instantly recognizable Paesana logo. Gain consumer confidence and be first to market this new and unique product, a premium pasta sauce that, like all Paesana tomato-based sauces, is made with 100 percent imported Italian tomatoes.

Paesana Products 631.845.1717 sales@paesana.com www.paesana.com

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an easy snack. For perfect convenience, Tapas Slices, available plain and with Mediterranean herbs, are cut to sit perfectly on a cracker.

Pure, natural Ocean B e a u t y Sockeye portions are available as a centerpiece for a culinary creation or can be sauced and wrapped in cedar for unique justoff-the-grill flavor.

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B E V E RAG E S

COMPANY

Big Country Organic Hard Seltzer

Big Country Hard Seltzer 469.867.9299 www.bigcountryhardseltzer.com

Hot and Iced Teas

Twinings North America, Inc. Tara King (West), Kristin Overstreet (East) (Tara) 303.522.6418, (Kristin) 201.278.8506 www.twiningsusa.com

NIWRI Cold Brew Cascara

White Coffee Corp.

718.683.1497 www.whitecoffee.com

MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$16.99 for 12 12-ounce cans

Big Country™ organic hard seltzer is the first hard seltzer to hit the shelves with various certifications such as organic, non-GMO, fair trade and Go Texan. This hard seltzer is thoughtfully crafted by a skilled brewmaster and artisan mixologist, who have used their combined 25 years of experience to create the most delicious and unique flavors on the market.

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Twinings continues to source and blend the world’s finest teas, herbs, fruits and spices, and offers a full line of blacks, greens and herbal teas. New Wellness Tea Collection offers a full range of consumer desired benefits without sacrificing taste. New Cold Infuse Collection is a natural range of herbal water enhancers that offer an easy way to liven up water without sugar or artificial sweeteners.

$3.99

NIWRI is a unique beverage cold brewed from green tea and coffee cherries, also known as Cascara. The fruit of the coffee tree, Cascara has a sweet taste with notes of rose hip and hibiscus. Cascara is also known for its high level of antioxidants.

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Howard Products Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish

PRODUCT NAME

COMPANY

Howard Products Inc. 800.266.9545 www.howardproducts.com

MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$10.99$11.99

Howard Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish easily removes fingerprints, streaks, grease, grime, white water stains and mineral deposits. This newly formulated polish produces a brilliant shine on stainless steel surfaces, including refrigerators, range hoods, grills, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, sinks, trash cans, countertops, backsplashes and more.

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Country Fresh Fudge

Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. 800.545.8782 www.countryfreshfood.com

$10.99

Country Fresh Fudge 12-ounce trays are available in more than 80 flavors, including keto-friendly sugarfree varieties. They are packed eight trays per case and have 195-day shelf life. Private labeling is also available at a very low cost.

28-piece Classic Collection

DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com

$51.00

Timeless favorites make up DeBrand’s most popular collection, including luscious caramel variations and pure fruit creams bursting with wonderfully intense flavors, as well as re-inspired traditional selections such as Gourmet PBJ, Maple Nut Cream and Strawberry Rhubarb Caramel.

Sea Salt Pretzel

Mel’s Toffee 248.496.0186 www.melstoffee.com

$8.00

Sea Salt Pretzel is Mel’s Toffee’s top seller. It’s sweet, salty and crunchy.

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PRODUCT NAME Fall River Wild Rice 8-ounce Fully Cooked

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COMPANY

Fall River Wild Rice 530.336.5222 800.626.4366 wildrice@shasta.com www.frwr.com

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MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$3.99$5.99

Fall River’s Fully Cooked Wild Rice is for those who love wild rice and are on the go. The home cook merely opens the pouch to add this wonderful wild rice to favorite entrees, salads and desserts.

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PRODUCT NAME

CO O K I N G SAUCE S COMPANY

Bone Suckin’ Sauce

Bone Suckin’ Sauce 919.833.7647 sales@bonesuckin.com www.bonesuckin.com

Paesana Plant-Based Bolognese Sauce Made with Beyond Meat

L&S Packing Company/Paesana Gourmet Specialties sales@paesana.com www.paesana.com

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MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$6.79

Bone Suckin’ Sauce® is the serious barbecue, grilling and marinating sauce for land and sea. Awardwinning, non-GMO, gluten free, kosher, dairy free, no high fructose corn syrup. A best seller in specialty, health food and grocery stores.

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Paesana’s Plant-Based Bolognese Sauce Made with Beyond Meat® is available in Hearty and Spicy and satisfies consumers who crave a robust pasta sauce, but have concerns for the environment. With 4 grams of protein per serving and no cholesterol, gluten, hormones or GMOs, it’s a delicious, guilt-free addition to your sauce display.

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Muenster and Havarti Cheeses from Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers sliced and packaged in 7-ounce peggable and resealable packages.

Buholzer Brothers Slices

Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.buholzerbrothers.com

Colby Cheese

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Inc. 920.488.2503 • 888.878.1107 www.widmerscheese.com

$7-$8 per pound

First produced in Colby, Wisconsin in 1885, Colby Cheese has a mild flavor similar to mild Cheddar, and a firm, open texture with tiny holes and a higher moisture content. Slice for sandwiches; shred into casseroles; cube for snacks.

Odyssey Tzatziki Dip

Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.odysseybrands.com

$3.99 per 12-ounce container

This is a gluten-free and rBST-free cow’s milk dip that has crunchy cucumbers and a zest of garlic and dill.

Odyssey Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip has only 30 calories per serving, two times the protein, and five live and active cultures compared to traditional sour cream-based dips.

FO O D S ERV ICE PR O DU CTS

PRODUCT NAME

COMPANY

Buholzer Brothers Gouda

Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.klondikecheese.com

Black or White Truffle Oil in 1 Gallon Units

MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com

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The new variety of Buholzer Brother® Gouda cheese is available in 6-ounce retail chunks, 6-pound loaves and 15-pound long johns. Gouda is a great melting cheese with its creamy, rich, nutty and mellow flavor.

It’s also great for a quick charcuterie board or a sandwich.

$135.00

Pure olive oil infused with imported white or black truffle essence. Ideal for home chefs, restaurants, food trucks, etc. Easy-to-handle jug for safe handling.

GR A I NS, N UTS & S EE D S

PRODUCT NAME

COMPANY

Fall River Wild Rice 8-ounce box

Fall River Wild Rice 530.336.5222 800.626.4366 wildrice@shasta.com www.frwr.com

Coconut Ingredients in Bulk and for Foodservice

Franklin Baker Inc. 901.881.6681 www.franklinbaker.com

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MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$3.99$5.99

Fall River Wild Rice has a line of products recognized in the industry as a leader in consistency, quality, availability and innovation. The company is also a leader in customer service.

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Franklin Baker Inc. is the largest processor in the Philippines and premier supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food and beverage market. With Franklin Baker controlling the process from tree through shipment, customers can have the highest level of safety and confidence in the product supply chain. www.gourmetnews.com

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Ariston Orange & Whisky Marmalade

Ariston Specialties LLC 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

$5.98

This jar combines oranges from Greece with a touch of cooked whisky to make a product with more complex flavor than the usual orange marmalade.

Ariston Peach & Masticha Chiou

Ariston Specialties LLC 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

$5.98

Peaches from mainland Greece combined with aromatic mastic gum (masticha chiou, pronounced mahstika hiou). Mastic is a rare ingredient that grows only on the Greek island of Chio and contributes a unique flavor to this jam. Mastic is used throughout Greek cuisine and has many health benefits.

Jams

Bonnie’s Jams 209.814.2871 ed@bonniesjams.com www.bonniesjams.com

$8.99 $11.99

Small batch and simple ingredients create the perfect pairing with artisan cheese. Available in eight distinctive flavors crafted to pair perfectly with artisan cheese, Bonnie’s Jams have been recognized by the editors of many international publications and blogs.

Tradición Salsas and Jams

Spicin Foods 800.568.8468 www.spicinfoods.com

$5.29

Spicin Foods’ Tradición Tapas Collection of salsas, dips and spreads is a celebration of Old World recipes interpreted for the modern table. Bold, flavorful and made with natural ingredients.

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A completely new idea in charcuterie, Echo Falls Tapas Slices are thin slices of cold-smoked wild-caught Alaska sockeye, perfectly sized for elegant appetizers. Available in smoky natural flavor or enhanced with Mediterranean herbs, this novel addition will be a hit for festive occasions or a special night at home.

Echo Falls Alaska Sockeye Salmon Tapas Slices

Ocean Beauty Seafoods 206.285.6800 info@oceanbeauty.com www.oceanbeauty.com

$8.99 for 4-ounce package

Fiorucci Prosciutto di Parma

Fiorucci Foods 804.520.7775 www.fioruccifoods.com

$5.99 for Fiorucci has imported specialty cuts of Prosciutto di Parma. These premium cuts are made from individually 3-ounce selected breeds of heritage pork raised in the Parma region of Italy. They are hand-salted and cured package between 12 and 18 months, giving each slice a unique salty, sweet and slightly nutty flavor. $18.99 for 12-ounce package

PRODUCT NAME Bellucci Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

PRODUCT NAME

O I L S & VIN EG AR S COMPANY

Certified Origins Inc. 559.579.8144 www.belluccipremium.com

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$19.99

Bellucci Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil combines the subtle flavors of Biancolilla, Nocellara and Cerasuola cultivars. Subtle notes of pepper give way to ripe fruit, with hints of tomato and fresh herbs, making this the perfect pairing for comfort foods, meats, and roasted or sauteed vegetables.

OR G AN IC FO O D S COMPANY

Big Country Organic Hard Seltzer

Big Country Hard Seltzer 469.867.9299 www.bigcountryhardseltzer.com

Monk Fruit Organic Sweetener

Wisdom Natural Brands 800.899.9908 www.sweetleaf.com

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MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

$16.99 for 12 12-ounce cans

Big Country™ organic hard seltzer is the first hard seltzer to hit the shelves with various certifications such as organic, non-GMO, fair trade and Go Texan. This hard seltzer is thoughtfully crafted by a skilled brewmaster and artisan mixologist, who have used their combined 25 years of experience to create the most delicious and unique flavors on the market.

From $5.49 All-new SweetLeaf® Monk Fruit Organic Sweetener is considered 300 times sweeter than sugar, yet monk fruit extract is zero calories, zero sugar, and even has a zero-glycemic-response index, so it will not increase blood sugar levels. www.gourmetnews.com

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OR G AN IC FO O D S COMPANY

MSRP

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Organic Cane Sugar

Big Country Foods 760.916.5510 www.bigcountryfoods.com

$5.99$6.49

Big Country™ organic ingredients are perfect for today’s conscious consumer, who uses them for baked goods, beverages and culinary applications. Certified fair trade.

Organic Cookies

J&M Foods 501.663.1991 www.janis-melanie.com

$6.40

Light, delicious and baked to perfection, J&M Foods’ organic products are a crowd pleaser. All of these products are trans-fat free and contain no preservatives. These Organic Cookies can be enjoyed with milk, coffee, ice cream or in a favorite pudding recipe.

PRODUCT NAME Glass Food Bottles and Jars

PAC K AG IN G

COMPANY Ardagh Group 856.455.2137 www.ardaghgroup.com

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Food companies of all sizes can experience the high level of service and support that comes with buying glass directly from Ardagh. With the broadest glass manufacturing capabilities in the U.S., Ardagh has the resources to meet your needs and grow with your brand every step of the way.

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Cheese Straws

J&M Foods 800.264.2278 www.janis-melanie.com

$3.99$5.99

J&M Original Cheese Straws are a traditional Southern delicacy combining a light, crisp texture with just a hint of hot spice. Serve them anytime as a snack, appetizer or hors d’oeuvre. They’re a delicious counterpart to soups, salads, fruit or wine.

Echo Falls Alaska Sockeye Salmon Tapas Slices

Ocean Beauty Seafoods 206.285.6800 info@oceanbeauty.com www.oceanbeauty.com

$8.99 for 4-ounce package

A completely new idea in charcuterie, Echo Falls Tapas Slices are thin slices of cold-smoked wild-caught Alaska sockeye, perfectly sized for elegant appetizers. Available in smoky natural flavor or enhanced with Mediterranean herbs, this novel addition will be a hit for festive occasions or a special night at home.

Fiorucci Prosciutto di Parma

Fiorucci Foods 804.520.7775 www.fioruccifoods.com

$5.99 for Fiorucci has imported specialty cuts of Prosciutto di Parma. These premium cuts are made from individually 3-ounce selected breeds of heritage pork raised in the Parma region of Italy. They are hand-salted and cured package between 12 and 18 months, giving each slice a unique salty, sweet and slightly nutty flavor. $18.99 for 12-ounce package

Raisels Sours Watermelon Shock

National Raisin Company 559.834.5981 www.raisels.com

$3.49

A real fruit snack that packs intense sour watermelon flavor into bite-size golden raisins. Each bite is bursting with sour fruity flavor for the perfect nutritious snack for sour candy lovers.

Smoked Kalamata Olives, Pitted in Oil

Vertullo Imports 516.780.5882 rantonucci@seviroli.com

$5.99

Vertullo’s large, pitted Greek Kalamata olives are traditionally cold smoked with natural beechwood, infusing a deep, smoky aroma and flavor. They’re then packed in a blend of sunflower oil and extra virgin olive oil, adding a subtle flavor that doesn’t overwhelm. This unique item is sure to enhance and differentiate your offering. Excellent in cocktails, antipasto and main dishes.

PRODUCT NAME Glass Food Bottles and Jars

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COMPANY Ardagh Group 856.455.2137 www.ardaghgroup.com

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