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Starting on page 22, find all the newest and most exciting products in categories ranging from beverages to snacks & appetizers for you to enjoy now and refer to all year long.

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FEATURED PRODUCTS Ariston CBD Infused Olive Oil

Country Fresh Fudge

Ariston Specialties has announced CBD-infused Olive Oil. This product combines all-natural, full-spectrum, high-quality, hemp-derived CBD oil produced in Connecticut 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 flavors of both the nutty, earthy CBD oil and the grassy flavor profile of Ariston’s Koroneiki extra virgin

Country Fresh Fudge in 12-ounce and 6-ounce packages are the perfect solution for all types of retailers, especially in these days of contactless purchasing and labor shortages. The attractive packaging allows the consumer to see the fudge itself. Available in over 80 amazing flavors that are made with only the finest of ingredients such as Belgian chocolate, AA grade butter, sweet cream, cane sugar, and Dutch cocoa. Country

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

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

The cheese is an American Original developed in the Village of Colby, Wisconsin, in 1885.

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars crafts its Colby in small batches using original family recipes to achieve a sweet, semisoft 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 can be purchased in 5-pound pieces (two per order), 2.5-pound pieces (four per order), 1-pound pieces (10 per order) or 8-ounce pieces (20 per order).

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars 888.878.1107 www.widmerscheese.com

Hatch Chile Company Zia Products The Hatch Chile Company has added Zia brand premium Roasted Green and Red Chile to its portfolio.

Zia’s Medium & Hot Roasted Green and Sweet & Mild Red Chile are highly versatile ingredients available in both retail and foodservice sizes. They are also vegan, Certified Gluten Free, Whole30 Approved, Non-GMO Project Certified, and Kosher Certified.

Zia Hatch Chile Company was started in 2014 by Nate Cotanch, coming from a family of 17 aunts and uncles from North of Santa Fe. 6

Cotanch set out to share the flavor of New Mexico in a shelf-stable format to those who lost a piece of home, those who desire a healthy lifestyle and those who want to curate meaningful culinary experiences – in turn introducing the incredible, region specific crop to the nation.

To date, Zia’s products have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Rachael Ray, Saveur Magazine, Food & Wine and more.

Hatch Chile Company www.ziahatchchileco.com

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Fresh Fudge is available in keto friendly, sugar-free flavors. Lowcost private labeling is also available for those looking to make it their own.

All containers have a nine-month shelf life; 12-ounce trays are packed eight per case, while 6-ounce trays are packed just 12 per case.

Contact us for more details.

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

Mrs. Renfro’s All-Jalapeño Green Salsa What continues to be one of Mrs. Renfro’s most popular salsas is also one of its most unique. While a typical green salsa has a base of green tomatillos with green peppers added for flavor, the version from this family-owned Texas company is primarily made of jalapeños. The complex and sophisticated warming flavor keeps both snackers and chefs coming back for more, whether they’re dipping chips as an appetizer or using up a whole jar to add kick to a recipe.

This is one of several Mrs. Renfro’s salsa varieties that is certified non-GMO and gluten free, with no high-fructose corn syrup or any added sugar.

A small Fort Worth company with global popularity, Mrs. Renfro’s also offers unique flavors including Blackberry Serrano, Mango Habanero, Craft Beer and Ghost Pepper.

Mrs. Renfro’s 817.336.3849 www.mrsrenfros.com

Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil Winner of 11 international awards for flavor and quality in 2021, Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers the point of difference shelves need.

Terra Delyssa is the first olive oil to partner with IBM’s Food Trust blockchain technology. Data from harvest, milling, analyses and bottling can be accessed via a QR code on the label. No other olive oil offers this level of traceability and transparency to the consumer.

Terra Delyssa was created to be the ambassador brand of Tunisian olive oil. Three hundred and twenty days of sunshine ripen the olives to create a smooth, mild flavor.

As a single-source producer, CHO has full control of the entire process. Its farmers care for the trees without chemicals and pes-

ticides and millers cold press the olives. CHO has the only non-governmental, International Olive Council-accredited laboratory for chemical and sensory analysis in Tunisia.

Terra Delyssa is bottled in a dark glass to protect the oil and ships to North American warehouses.

The CHO America team works with clients to implement programs that will drive sales.

CHO America 281.712.1549 terradelyssa.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Bellucci Boosts Olive Oil Traceability with New On-Pack QR Codes Bellucci EVOO, a Certified Origins, Inc. premium brand, continues to stay at the forefront of food supply chain management by keeping pace with the rapid evolution of blockchain technology.

Bellucci’s new label packaging includes QR codes to complement its immutable traceability. Each bottle’s unique code allows you to trace it back to its birthplace in rural Italy. This gives shoppers what they need to make informed choices.

Perhaps now more than ever, consumers want to know aspects of their food beyond just price and nutritional value, such as farming methods, artisanal traditions and particular origins. “Blockchain technology adds a further level of transparency and information that is valuable for consumers looking for quality products and helps us support the excellence of small farms,” said Andrea Biagianti, chief information officer at Certified Origins, Inc. By scanning the

outer QR code on each Bellucci bottle, consumers will automatically receive information on sourcing, production, packaging and shipping.

The brand uses small-scale farming methods to produce sustainably grown extra virgin olive oil, with the rich authentic flavor of Italy. While the climate and growing methods can affect the taste of EVOO, there are hundreds of different olive cultivars, and each variety gives a specific flavor and aroma to the oil. With Bellucci’s new QR code feature, consumers will also discover which cultivar was used to make their extra virgin olive oil – the very grove in which the olives were harvested, crushed, filtered and packed – and essentially be able to verify their bottle’s authenticity. “The blockchain is a distributed database, which creates an unalterable record of any event which is entered,” explained Giovanni Quaratesi, di-

Klondike Cheese Company Odyssey Greek Yogurt Dips Klondike Cheese Company introduces a healthier alternative to traditional sour cream based dips with its Odyssey® brand Greek Yogurt Dips. These gluten-free and rBST-free cow’s milk dips add a refreshing taste to the dairy section.

Odyssey Greek Yogurt Dips have 40 percent fewer calories per serving, three times the protein per serving and half the fat per serving compared to traditional sour cream based dips. “Our line of Greek Yogurt Dips are perfect for dipping veggies, chips or

rector of sales and business development at Certified Origins, Inc. “The open ledger system documents the entire journey of each Bellucci EVOO, from the olive tree to grocery store aisle.”

Bellucci’s growers carefully select all cultivars to produce the utmost in sensory qualities. Knowing the distinctive characteristics of each varietal can help determine which EVOO is best for pairing with specific foods and when oil is past its peak flavor.

Bellucci Toscano PGI Organic EVOO 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 Organic 100% Italian EVOO combines the subtle flavors of Biancolilla, Nocellara and Cerasuola cultivars, to tantalize your 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 veggies.

Bellucci was formed by a cooperative of farmers who are passionately devoted to preserving the land and their cultural heritage. With their application of blockchain technology to further validate their transparency and sustainable EVOO production, you can be assured that your extra virgin olive oil bottle is exactly what it claims: 100 percent pure, authentic Italian and fully traceable from grower to the grocer.

For more information, please visit www.belluccipremium.com or contact chip@certifiedorigins.com.

crackers in, spreading on sandwiches or burgers and using as a topping on baked potatoes or tacos,” stated Luke Buholzer, VP of sales at Klondike Cheese Company. “Consumers are excited about the line of Odyssey Greek Yogurt Dips not only because of the flavor and nutrition, but they like un-

derstanding where it is coming from.”

Odyssey Greek Yogurt Dips come in four delicious flavors: Southwest, French Onion, Bell Pepper and the newest, Tzatziki.

Klondike Cheese Company www.odysseybrands.com

North Coast Organic Apple Sauce

MarDona Stuffed Olive Collection

Kick off the New Year right with a good mix of healthy, great tasting, betterfor-you products! Celebrating 100 years of expertise in the apple industry, North Coast Organic knows what it takes to produce apple sauce unlike any other. Using only USA grown, certified organic apples, all North Coast products are made with whole apples, which means NEVER from pre-made purees or concentrates – and without any added sugars or preservatives – so you can really taste the difference. Whether

MarDona has launched a gourmet olive snack line 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! The Garlic-Stuffed olive is made two ways: the Natural Garlic insert and the ItalianStyle, with spices in the brine, making the garlic stand out a little more. And let’s not forget the Jalapeño Stuffed Olive with a

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it’s for baking or eating straight out of the jar, North Coast Organic does not disappoint. Join the celebration.

Also available in snack size: 4-ounce cups and 3.2-ounce pouches.

Recipes: Apple Sauce, Cinnamon Apple Sauce, Fruit+Veggie Apple Sauce, Probiotic Apple Sauce, and single varietals, too.

North Coast Organic 707.329.6304 www.northcoast.organic

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good balance of heat and olive.

These five products join the other MarDona favorites: Mild or Hot Muffuletta, Olive Antipasto, the Mild or Hot Giardiniera, the Sweet and Spicy Garlic Cloves and the Spicy Brussels Sprouts.

These items are great as snacks, salad additions, sandwich toppers and more.

MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.truffleoilsandmore.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Franklin Baker Proud to Be Global Supplier of Coconut Ingredients Franklin Baker, Inc. is the largest processor in the Philippines and premier supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food and beverage market. For more than 125 years, the company prides itself in long-standing customer relationships, many of which exceed 60 years.

Its products are produced from

the freshest Philippine coconuts available, at one of three manufacturing facilities, where proprietary processing is utilized to ensure quality and long shelf stability. Franklin Baker controls the process from tree through shipment, allowing 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: USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade USA, BRC, Control Union, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMASAFE, AB PAO Accredited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX, Kosher, Halal certified, as well as Award of Excellence Gold Medal Endorse-

ment 2016-2022 American Master of Superior Taste and 2019-2022 Beverage Champion by Chefs In America.

The company holds itself to the highest product standards as a trusted supply partner, which makes Franklin Baker, A Cut Above the Rest.

For more information, go to www.franklinbaker.com or email info-us@franklinbaker.com.

Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Authentically Moroccan, Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings together the elements of Morocco to protect the health and soul.

The olives grown in its orchards are warmed by the Moroccan sun and enriched by the Moroccan soil.

These olives for Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil generate a higher polyphenol content compared to other growing regions.

Cold pressed within hours of harvest, Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a balanced flavor with a low acidity. Though 100 percent Moroccan, Moresh is crafted to be used for all cuisines. The versatility of Moresh allows the home cook to reach for this olive oil every day.

The image of the open hand

has been seen as a sign of blessings, power and strength, while deflecting the evil eye. Moresh’s hamsa signifies how its olive oil nourishes the body while protecting the heart and soul.

CHO, the largest olive oil producer in Northern Africa, is known for its modernization of the premium olive oil industry. CHO’s expertise in agriculture and milling offers full traceability of the entire process.

Its high-quality standards are certified throughout production.

Moresh is packaged in a dark glass bottle to protect the oil.

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Teflon™ nonstick coating systems last longer than pans with ceramic or silicone coatings and are dishwasher and metal utensil safe.

Chemours ensures durability by providing a nonstick coating that is not only abrasionand scratch-resistant, but also helps protect against adhesion and corrosion.

It’s this balance of properties that keeps these nonstick coatings performing like new, year after year, so there’s little erosion to the wallet. That’s because high-quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50

CHO America 281.712.1549 www.cho-america.com

Klondike Cheese Company Buholzer Brothers Gouda

Gold’s Lively Mustard With Horseradish Since the 1930s, Gold’s has been the gold standard for jarred horseradish – and since horseradish is part of the mustard family, it is only natural for Gold’s to produce a Lively Mustard with that classic horseradish bite to awaken the consumer palates.

Available in a convenient 9-ounce squeeze bottle, it’s sure to spice up retail aisles featuring products that seek to add memorable flavor to food.

The stout, easily stocked bottles are instantly recognizable, with a name that’s become synonymous with a strong, singular taste of topquality horseradish.

Beyond mustard with horseradish, Gold’s offers a varied selection of mustard products, all featuring 10

distinctive flavors that are exceedingly popular with the mustardbuying public. The six varieties include: Lively Mustard with Horseradish, Traditional Delicatessen Style Mustard, Gourmet Dijon Mustard, Low Sodium New York Deli Mustard, Sweet Honey Mustard and Spicy Sriracha Mustard.

This line of mustard products should be stocked prominently in the condiment aisle, as mustard lovers are sure to crave anything with the high standards and reputation of Gold’s.

L&S Packing Company 631.845.1717 www.goldshorseradish.com

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Klondike Cheese Company’s new Buholzer Brothers® Gouda cheese is crafted by Wisconsin cheesemakers at a familyowned plant that has been making cheese at the same location since 1925.

The new variety of Gouda cheese is available in 6-ounce retail chunks, 5pound loaves and 15-pound long johns. Adding this savory option extends the family of the other Buholzer Brothers varieties of cheese, which includes Muenster, Brick, Havarti, Dill Havarti, Jalapeño Havarti and Horseradish Havarti. Now you can have a full line of Buholzer Brothers Brand in your deli and dairy cheese cases.

Gouda is a great melting

years. Teflon nonstick coatings are the finest nonstick, with a variety of products to meet the variety of cooking needs.

All Teflon products are quality tested to live up to the Teflon brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time. Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratchand abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date.

The Chemours Company 866.205.1664 www.chemours.com

cheese with its creamy, rich, nutty and mellow flavor, great for a quick charcuterie board or your next sandwich. You can bet it has an appetite appeal to a wide range of consumers, as it is a mild and delicious snacking cheese, great for kids and adults of all ages.

The secret to Klondike’s exceptional quality is the combination of using state-of-the art equipment, proprietary recipes and time-honored traditions of cheesemaking. Sourcing local cow’s milk and high quality ingredients, made in Wisconsin, so you know it can only be the best.

Klondike Cheese Company www.buholzerbrothers.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Choose High-Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Your Store The number of olive oil suppliers is vast. When a new supplier reaches out to present an olive oil, how do you choose?

Begin with the source. What is the country of origin? How many countries are listed? There are wonderful olive oils coming from countries other than Spain, Italy and Greece. Terra Delyssa and Origin 846 are the leading 100 percent Tunisian olive oils.

Moresh, a 100 percent Moroccan extra virgin olive oil, will be introduced in 2022. Consumers appreciate a diversified shelf.

Is the company presenting the olive oil to you a producer or copacker? A producer will have bet-

ter control of the production and quality. Blockchain is a new technology to confirm authenticity.

The producer encrypts the data into a food trust that cannot be altered, providing full traceability to the origin. Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil simplifies blockchain traceability with an easy-to-scan QR code on the label.

Of course, you only want to offer your guests a high-quality olive oil. Third-party auditors confirm if the olive oil is organic, kosher and non-GMO. Also check the label for the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) Quality Seal. The supplier should

Teasdale Simply Especial Chilis A collection of shelf-stable vegetarian chilis finally are bringing innovation to the category. The collection features three amazing flavors, including Butternut Squash, 3 Bean and 4 Chile Quinoa, available in 17 ounces and 26 ounces.

These chilis aren’t just delicious, they’re also good for you.

They are gluten free, fat free and cholesterol free. Additionally, Teasdale Simply Especial Chilis are Non-GMO Project Verified,

Vegan.org certified and Kosher.

Don’t settle for ordinary canned chili. Instead, go with a chili that appeals to the 19M millennials who identify as vegetarian, the 36 percent of consumers who are flexitarian, or better yet, the millions of busy moms who are looking for a quick and easy, healthy alternative for their families.

Teasdale Latin Food www.teasdalesimplyespecial.com

Fall River Wild Rice 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 goodness in sec12

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The only cereal grain native to North America, wild rice is not even a rice at all. It is the seed of Zizania palustris, 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 growerowned 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

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be able to provide a certificate of analysis upon request.

Consumers perceive glass as a higher quality than plastic. Terra Delyssa and Moresh extra virgin olive oils are packaged in dark, glass bottles to protect the oil from UV rays while on the retail shelf.

We encourage you to taste the olive oil. The International Olive Council (IOC) and NAOOA offer training to learn the proper way to do this. Or you can leave it up to the experts from the IOC who judge olive oils in competitions in countries around the world. The flavor should be balanced. Terra Delyssa won 11 international awards for its smooth,

mild flavor in 2021.

The New York competition for World Best Olive Oil awarded a medal to Origin 846 Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Don’t miss the opportunity to choose brands such as Terra Delyssa, Origin 846 and Moresh that offer these key features. Your customers will trust your knowledge of olive oils when these factors are part of the selection process.

For more information on CHO America, call 281.712.1549 in the United States or 514.418.2524 in Canada, or go to www.cho-america.com.

Paesana, Beyond Meat Offer Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces With a storied commitment to fresh gourmet ingredients, Paesana simmers with generations of Italian cooking. Now it is bringing that kitchen tradition into the future with an all-new product for retailers.

Introducing Paesana’s Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces 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 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 www.paesana.com

Tabletree Cherry Juice Turns out the state best known for its big skies also has something to brag about on ground level, too. Tabletree Montana’s Cherry Juice uses Flathead Lake cherries, a touch of honey and a dash of cinnamon as its natural preservatives for an award-winning juice gaining attention worldwide. Gary and Susan Snow have developed a proprietary system that produces quality, healthy and nutritious products (expect new products soon). Taken alone, the

Cherry Juice has nutritional benefits, but is great for cooking and cocktails. Sold in select specialty food stores and online.

Tabletree Montana www.tabletreejuice.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Bellucci Transforms Supply Chain with Blockchain Technology Certified Origins, Inc. has acquired much experience in managing the traceability of its products. This includes its 100% Italian EVOO line: BELLUCCI. To pioneer the blockchain-based solution for better EVOO traceability, it partnered with Oracle, one of the world’s largest providers of enterprise software.

Incorporating Oracle’s blockchain technology is not only ideal for tracking and verification purposes, but for offering complete transparency into the food supply chain. “We believe that buyers and growers deserve a

world in which authenticity and quality are not only valued but verified. Managing traceability with blockchain technology is the logical progression of the whole traceability process for our Bellucci Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil,” said Andrea Biagianti, chief information officer at Certified Origins, Inc. “Oracle Blockchain Platform easily integrates with our partners’ systems, and we can create smart contracts between supply and distribution actors, thus reducing operational costs.”

Blockchain technology functions as a ledger that remains per-

Belton Farm Red Fox Family Made using carefully selected starter cultures and a unique recipe developed over many years, Belton Farm’s Red Fox family offers a decidedly different proposition to the British cheese market – welcoming new customers to the world of territorials.

An aged Red Leicester with a cunningly unexpected crunch, the classic Red Fox boasts a complex blend of sweet, savoury and nutty flavours. It stands out on the

cheese counter thanks to its eyecatching russet colour and charms customers old and new as a result of its watchful maturation, leaving the palate with a lingering flavor and desire for more.

Newly launched Smoked Red Fox shares Red Fox’s rugged mouth-feel with a satisfying crunch, and offers something new for the discerning palate. Hand-selected Red Fox cheese is cold

manent and indelible.

With the participation of Bellucci and its business partners, such as olive growers, processors, quality controllers, packagers and distributors, information of where each bottle of EVOO was produced and the methods used is seamlessly and efficiently recorded.

“Blockchain drastically reduces human errors by having various cross-checking processes and automated data entry,” said Giovanni Quaratesi, director of sales and business development at Certified Origins, Inc. “It’s only a

matter of time before blockchain becomes the industry standard.” Product data can become shareable in near real time, which enables greater trust across the supply chain.

Bellucci is at the forefront of providing proactive solutions to the challenges posed by traceability. The brand connects with thousands of growers and audited mills throughout Italy with blending, bottling, and shipping companies via its innovative traceability system.

For more information, visit www.belluccipremium.com or contact chip@certifiedorigins.com.

smoked over oak chips for 10 hours to produce Smoked Red Fox, which offers an authentic, delicate smoky flavour that pairs perfectly with its well-balanced sweet, savory and nutty notes.

Meanwhile, White Fox – an aged White Leicester – offers

cheese lovers something a little different within the British cheese portfolio. Its slow maturation provides a depth of flavor that is hard to beat and a versatility that is second to none, as well as a satisfying crunch.

Belton Farm www.beltonfarm.co.uk

Norman Rockwell Gourmet Coffee Line from White Coffee

OMG! Pretzels Salty Butterscotch Pretzel Nuggets

White Coffee is delighted to add the Norman Rockwell brand to its comprehensive coffee portfolio.

Norman Rockwell is considered by many to be one of America’s greatest artists – a master storyteller. He captured the American spirit in his work, the triumphs and foibles of everyday life showing the America he knew and observed to others who might not have noticed. White Coffee has worked diligently to select beans that capture the essence of his artistry in its proprietary blends.

The single-serve coffees are offered in 80 count boxes featuring: Breakfast Blend, an Everyday Blend Variety Pack (Breakfast Blend, Donut Shop Blend, French Vanilla and Hazelnut) and a Holiday Variety Pack (Holiday Blend,

Dessert time, meet snack time!

OMG! Pretzels creates an elevated snacking experience with its “ridiculously delicious” gourmet flavored sourdough pretzel nuggets. As a women- and familyowned business, OMG! Pretzels prides itself on using only premium ingredients and keeping products 100 percent made in America. There are no pretzel nuggets on the market quite like OMG! Pretzels as each pretzel bursts with unbelievable crunch and flavor. Recognized as an award-winning product with strong consumer satisfaction, these pretzels are a must-have in every retail location.

The delectable Salty Butterscotch flavored pretzels are the perfect solution to your sweet

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Buttered Rum, Toffee Nut, Cinnamon). All coffee is Kosher, the cups are Keurig 2.0 compatible and BPA free.

Enjoy the versions of “Americana in a cup” in the new Norman Rockwell gourmet coffee line.

White Coffee is located at 18-35 Steinway Place, Long Island City, NY 11105. You may also check White Coffee out on social media on Facebook at Facebook/WhiteCoffee or @WhiteCoffeeCorp on Instagram. White Coffee looks forward to addressing all of your coffee needs and helping your business grow.

White Coffee 800.221.0140 • 718.204.7900 www.whitecoffee.com

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tooth cravings and tastes just like the savory candies that Grandma would share. This sweet flavor can be eaten as a snack on its own or is great in a DIY trail mix with shredded coconut, slivered almonds and a few white chocolate chips.

You’ll also love this flavor crushed up and used as a topping on ice cream, yogurt or for any dessert crumble or crust. This flavor-forward combination is bold, has no artificial ingredients, is vegetarian friendly, and will keep your customers coming back for more. Once you pop one in your mouth, “OMG!” comes popping out!

OMG! Pretzels www.omgpretzels.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Cheese Straws and Cookies from J&M Foods J&M Foods proudly continues its family tradition and passion for good food by providing customers with the best-tasting cheese straws and cookies in the market. J&M currently offers 21 products as well as additional seasonal offerings. In addition, J&M is always in the kitchen exploring new possibilities to tickle the taste buds and provide something new for customers’ enjoyment. Its products are great for everyday pleasure and for gifting.

In keeping with the 100-yearold family recipe that inspired the great-tasting Original Cheese Straws, J&M Foods is committed to maintaining its heritage of providing great products made from the finest ingredients available. All

of the products are trans fat free and baked with care.

J&M Foods enjoys being flexible enough to handle all customer needs. Located in a 32,000-squarefoot facility residing on 21 acres, J&M has room to grow along with customers. Centrally located and nationally recognized, J&M Foods is an award-winning market leader within the specialty foods industry.

For more information about J&M Foods, the Janis & Melanie line of treats or to discuss a private label need, please contact the company.

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

Ariston Specialties Pesto Infused Olive Oil Treat customers to something truly delicious and award-winning 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 infused 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 in-

fused olive oil at a reasonable price. It will generate profits for a store and excitement in customers. Ariston is available to answer questions about its products, olive oil production and Ariston’s owners’ family history of making olive oil.

Product samples are available.

Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

Enstrom Almond Toffee Petites Good things come in small packages.

Individually wrapped, Enstrom Almond Toffee Petites are the gold standard of snacking.

This artisan Almond Toffee is crafted from the perfect blend of fresh California almonds, sweet cream butter and pure cane sugar, covered in a generous layer of rich chocolate to create a treat unlike any other.

For 60 years, the Enstrom family has crafted Almond Toffee with only the finest, freshest and sustainably sourced ingredients.

Every batch is still made in Grand Junction, Colorado, using founder Chet Enstrom’s original recipe, lovingly handed down through four generations. Enstrom Almond Toffee is made with allnatural ingredients and is certified gluten free, and kosher dairy. It’s quality you can taste in every bite.

Enstrom Candies 800.252.5498 www.enstrom.com

MarDona Black Truffle Marinara Sauce MarDona Specialty Foods is proud and pleased to present a gourmet Black Truffle Marinara Sauce. MarDona worked hard to create this sauce to be versatile and perfect for any favorite pasta dishes – as well as a perfect sauce for steak pizzaiola, chicken cacciatore, fried calamari or even just to dip a favorite crusty bread. Customers will love these sauces, because they are delicious, natural and perfectly portioned.

MarDona uses only pure, natural ingredients in the making of its gourmet sauce. MarDona uses the best crushed tomatoes, fresh spices, pure truffle-infused olive oil and the finest black truffles.

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The sauce is slow cooked over a low heat for hours to bring out its well-balanced thickness and great taste. Sodium and calorie levels are kept as low as possible, and it’s gluten free.

MarDona prides itself on having the finest in gourmet products while providing them at affordable prices. Black Truffle Marinara Sauce, item 4592, comes in 16-ounce bottles packaged six per case.

Enjoy the new MarDona Black Truffle Marinara sauce today.

Manga!

MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.truffleoilsandmore.com www.gourmetnews.com

FEATURED PRODUCTS Snowdonia Cheese Company Rock Star

Howard Products Wax-It-All Food-Grade Wax

Rock Star is Snowdonia Cheese Company’s first-ever cave-aged vintage Cheddar, matured in Welsh slate caverns in the heart of Snowdonia.

For centuries, underground

Howard Products has been in business since 1969 and is a family owned and operated company located in California.

Some of Howard’s top-selling products include its food-grade line of oil and wax finishes.

Howard’s newest food-grade product is Wax-It-All Food-Grade Wax. This new product is safe for any surface where food contact may occur. This thick, smooth blend of beeswax, carnauba wax and food-grade mineral oil helps to revive, seal and protect surfaces in and around your home. Use Wax-It-All on butcher block, concrete, stainless steel, granite, marble, soapstone, slate and laminate countertop surfaces; metal, plastic furniture and painted cabinets.

Wax-It-All is new and needs retailers like you to help get it in front of your customers. Loyal Howard

caves have been used as an environment for aging cheese. Their consistent temperature, higher humidity and low barometric pressure create the ideal condition for cheeses to mature. It also helps the cheese develop a distinctively rich flavor.

Crafted by expert cheesemakers using a very special recipe and

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profile, only the finest cheese is selected to be transferred deep into the caves. Once there, it completes its 18-month maturation in sealed slate chambers for the optimum development of the Cheddar’s distinctive flavor and characteristics.

The time spent underground gives Rock Star a deeper flavor and smooth, denser texture. On the palate, its complex, umami flavours are as deep as the caverns it is aged in, and it finishes with sweet, caramel notes and a savory tang with a long finish. Encased in bespoke cobalt-colored wax to celebrate the rocks of these historical mines, this cheese is the star of any cheeseboard.

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customers are calling us and asking where to buy this new product and the answer could be your

store. Be among the first retailers to carry Howard Wax-It-All and offer your customers a food-grade wax solution for so many applications. Wax-It-All is great for people who want a hard, carnauba wax finish that is not only durable, but is food-grade. Made in the USA with global materials.

Howard Products 800.266.9545 www.howardproducts.com

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FEATURED PRODUCTS Big Country Organic Cane Sugar

Glass Mason Jars

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 products support safe, healthy

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

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, inc l u d i n g Organic Light Brown Sugar, Organic Dark B r o w n 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

Bella Lucia Gluten Free Pizzelle Waffle Cookies 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-

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

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 22

sold as three units with 3.3 pounds each.

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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

PRODUCT NAME White Coffee 2.5 Pound Gourmet Whole Bean

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COMPANY White Coffee 718.204.7900 www.whitecoffee.com

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$19.99

White Coffee, manufacturer of the finest gourmet coffees since 1939, introduces the 2.5 pound whole bean bags. This line is available in Hazelnut, French Vanilla, French Roast, Colombian Supremo, Breakfast Blend and Organic Breakfast Blend. White Coffee has the right coffee to meet your brewing needs.

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Howard Products Inc. 800.266.9545 www.howardproducts.com

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$19.99

Howard Wax-It-All is a food-grade paste wax that is safe for any surface where food contact may occur.

This thick, smooth blend of beeswax, carnauba wax and food-grade mineral oil revives faded surfaces and helps protect wood from drying out and cracking.

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Country Fresh Fudge

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

$11.99

Country Fresh Fudge is available in over 100 amazing flavors made with only the finest of ingredients such as AA grade Butter, Sweet Cream, Cane Sugar, Dutch Cocoa, and Belgian Chocolate Available in bulk and packages. Private labeling available.

Almond Toffee Petites in Milk or Dark Chocolate

Enstrom Candies 800.252.5498 www.enstrom.com

$0.70

Individually wrapped, Enstrom Almond Toffee Petites are the gold standard of snacking. This artisan Almond Toffee is crafted from the perfect blend of fresh California almonds, sweet cream butter and pure cane sugar, covered in a generous layer of rich chocolate to create a treat unlike any other.

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PRODUCT NAME Fall River Wild Rice 8 oz. Box

PRODUCT NAME Teflon™ Platinum Plus Nonstick

PRODUCT NAME Aged Brick Cheese

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Fall River Wild Rice 530.336.5222 • 800.626.4366 www.frwr.com

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$3.99$5.99

For those who love wild rice and are on the go, try fully cooked Wild Rice. Open the pouch and add this wonderful wild rice to your favorite entrees, salads and desserts.

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COMPANY Chemours Company 866.205.1667 www.chemours.com

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Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratch- and abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date, that’s dishwasher and metal utensil safe. High-quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years and are quality tested to live up to the brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time.

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

$12.99- Brick cheese is an American original and is among the first washed rind cheeses produced in the U.S. It $15.99/lb was developed in 1877 by John Jossi, a Swiss born cheesemaker. As Jossi did, Joe Widmer uses real brick to press his cheese, the same bricks his grandfather used in 1922.

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Buholzer Brothers Brick Cheese

Klondike Cheese Co 608.325.3021 www.klondikecheese.com

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A new brand to the category for semi-soft, mild flavored cheese. Buholzer Brothers offered in 6 lb. loaves and 8 oz. chunks for your deli case. Great for Detroit-style pizzas and melting on sandwiches. Check out other available flavors in the Buholzer Brothers family which include Muenster, Havarti and flavored Havartis.

Odyssey® Traditional Feta Chunk in Brine

Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.klondikecheese.com

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Traditional 8 oz. chunk brine is an authentic way to taste feta in the family line up of Odyssey Feta Cheeses. With the exceptional mouth-feel and freshness you get from the cheese packaged in a brine solution, you can be guaranteed the highest quality taste and great flavor.

Smoked Red Fox

Atalanta Corporation 908.845.2156 www.beltonfarm.co.uk

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New Smoked Red Fox starts with Belton Farm’s most popular aged Red Leicester cheese, recognized for its complex blend of sweet and savory flavors and cunningly unexpected crunch. This authentic UK cheese is then cold smoked for 10 hours using natural oak chips for an award-winning, delicately smoky flavor.

Rock Star

Snowdonia Cheese Company www.snowdoniacheese.co.uk

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A distinctively rich cave-aged Cheddar, matured to perfection within Welsh slate caverns in the heart of Snowdonia. It has a deliciously savory aroma, while its texture is irresistibly smooth and creamy. Encased in cobalt-colored wax to celebrate the rocks of these historical mines, it is the star of any cheeseboard.

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Buholzer Brothers® Gouda

Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.klondikecheese.com

Odyssey 4 oz. Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

Klondike Cheese Co. 608.325.3021 www.klondikecheese.com

PRODUCT NAME Fall River Wild Rice 8 oz. Box

COMPANY Fall River Wild Rice 530.336.5222 • 800.626.4366 www.frwr.com

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The new variety of Buholzer Brother® Gouda cheese is available in 6 oz. retail chunks, 5 lb. loaves and 15 lb. long johns. Gouda is a great melting cheese with its creamy, rich, nutty and mellow flavor, great for a quick charcuterie board or your next sandwich.

Odyssey Traditional Crumbled Feta is a healthy addition to salads and main dishes. The smaller size packaging will allow retailers more shelf space to display a wider variety of flavors that are available, and give the consumer a better price point.

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$3.99$5.99

Fall River Wild Rice has a line of products that are recognized in the industry as a leader in consistency, quality, availability and innovation. Above all, it strives to be an example in customer service.

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Ariston Peach & Masticha Chiou

Ariston Specialties LLC 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

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Peaches from mainland Greece combined with aromatic Mastic Gum (Masticha Chiou). Mastic is a rare ingredient that only grows on the Greek island of Chio, giving this jam a unique flavor. Mastic is used throughout Greek cuisine and has many health benefits.

Ariston Orange & Whisky Marmalade

Ariston Specialties LLC 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com

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Not your ordinary orange marmalade! This jar combines oranges from Greece to make this marmalade with a touch of cooked whisky to give you a more complex tasting orange marmalade.

Artisanal Spreads

Spread-mmms 917.727.8116 www.spread-mmms.com

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Spread-mmms is a line of small batch, handcrafted artisanal olive tapenade and savory spreads. Use as appetizers, cheese pairings, sandwich spreads and flavor enhancements to any recipe.

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Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil

CHO America 281.712.1549 US • 514.418.2524 Canada www.cho-america.com

$14.99

Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil is authentically Moroccan. These single sourced olives have a higher polyphenol content. The cold pressed extra virgin olive oil has a balanced flavor with a low acidity. Though 100% Moroccan, Moresh is crafted to be used for all cuisines. Moresh nourishes the body and soul.

Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil

CHO America 28.712.1549 US • 514.418.2524 Canada www.terradelyssa.com

$10.99

Winner of 11 International Awards for flavor and quality in 2021. The smooth mild flavor of Terra Delyssa First Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes it a pantry staple worldwide. Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers full transparency with block chain traceability on the label.

Black or White Truffle Oil in 1 Gallon Units

MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com

$135

Pure olive oil infused with imported White or Black truffle essence. Ideal for home chefs, restaurants, food trucks etc. Easy to handle jug for safety handling.

Partanna Everyday & Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

United Olive Oil Import Corp.

212.346.0942 info@unitedoliveoil.com www.unitedoliveoil.com

$14.99$18.99

Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a Nocellara del Belice monovarietal from the area of Castelvetrano, Sicily. The olives are cold pressed within eight hours of hand picking.

PRODUCT NAME American-made Glass Bottles and Jars

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Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America 856.455.2137 www.ardaghgroup.com/food2022

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Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America’s 100% recyclable, American-made glass containers protect and preserve the quality and taste of your foods. BuyOurBottles.com (BOB) is brought to you by Ardagh. By the pallet or truckload, BOB and Ardagh have the glass bottles and jars in the shapes and styles you need.

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Paesana Marsala Gourmet Cooking Sauce

L&S Packing Company/Paesana Gourmet Specialties 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com

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Paesana’s Marsala Gourmet Cooking Sauce brings the gourmet flavors of fresh mushrooms, wine vinegar, onions, and spices into the kitchen. The company takes the time and slow simmers its sauce for the very best taste while saving cooks precious time in the kitchen.

Paesana Francese Gourmet Cooking Sauce

L&S Packing Company/Paesana Gourmet Specialties 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com

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The Italian menu classic comes home with Paesana’s Francese Gourmet Cooking Sauce. Combining the tartness of lemon and the silkiness of butter with the savoriness of chicken, veal and fish, Francese style is a bright dynamic addition to every consumer’s home-cooked meal.

Green Salsa

Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa 817.336.3849 www.mrsrenfros.com

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One of Mrs. Renfro’s most popular salsas is also one of its most unique. While a typical green salsa has a base of green tomatillos, the version from this family-owned Texas company is primarily made of jalapeños. The complex and sophisticated flavor keeps both snackers and chefs coming back for more.

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Black Truffle Rub

MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com

$14.99

A blend of Black Truffles and Hand Shaved Salt crushed together into a flour powder. Ideal as a rub on meats, poultry and even sea food. Add to soups, salad dressings and more.

Roasted Hatch Green Chile (medium)

Hatch Chile Company LLC 912.267.9909 www.ziahatchchileco.com

$7.99

Zia Medium Roasted Green Chile is a highly versatile ingredient available in both retail and food service sizes. It is also vegan, certified gluten free, Whole30 approved, Non-GMO Project Certified and kosher certified.

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Gourmet Flavored Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets

OMG! Pretzels 650.532.9678 www.omgpretzels.com

$8.99

OMG! Pretzels are poppable and flavorful — the perfect gourmet pretzel snack, appetizer or crunchy recipe addition. A true crowd pleaser. Our retailers say they are “flying out of the store.” By ordering wholesale with OMG! Pretzels you are supporting a 100% Made in America product that is women- and family-owned.

Cheese Straws

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

$3.99$5.99

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

Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn Holiday Market Bags

Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn poppyhandcraftedpopcorn.com

$11.50 /set of 4

Holiday Market Bags come in a set of four: Butter Almond Toffee, gluten-free toffee popcorn made with real butter and fresh, caramelized almonds; Reindeer Crunch, gluten-free original Salted Caramel popcorn with caramelized walnuts, pecans and cashews, drizzled with craft dark chocolate; Gingerbread (contains gluten), molasses candied popcorn drizzled with craft white chocolate, sprinkled with sliced almonds and chunks of molasses cookies and gluten-free Chocolate Peppermint, lightly flavored peppermint popcorn drizzled with craft dark and white chocolate, sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies.

Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Trumpets

Fillo Factory www.fillofactory.com

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The Fillo Factory’s Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Trumpets are quite possibly the most fun thing to come out of the pandemic. They won a gold sofi Award this year. As with all Fillo Factory products the Trumpets are hand-made in small batches. Welcome to our world, little Trumpets.

Keto Kick

That’s it. www.thatsitfruit.com

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Keto Kick is a groundbreaking keto energy bar made with only six real, whole ingredients, including 95mg of caffeine from Fair Trade, single-origin Ethiopian coffee beans. Each 20g bar is certified USDA Organic, gluten free, non-GMO, kosher and free from the top 12 allergens. It contains 45 calories, five net carbs and eight grams of fiber.

Jake’s Nut Roasters Buffalo Almonds

Jasper Specialty Foods 800.255.1641 www.jasperspecialtyfoods.com www.jakesnutroasters.com

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Jake’s Buffalo Almonds are bursting with the bold flavor of cayenne pepper, vinegar and spices. With a little tanginess and just the right amount of heat, they go hand in hand with a cold beverage. Jake’s Nut Roasters 7-ounce cans have a cool, classic appearance that look great on store shelves, kitchen counters and table centerpieces. They also make the perfect gift.

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