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GOURMET NEWS AUGUST 2018 www.gourmetnews.com HOT PRODUCTS 2 1 Hot Products Vegetarian Handheld Pot Pies from Alpha Foods Alpha Foods has just launched Handheld Pot Pies. A frozen convenience meal, the Alpha Pot Pies are 100 percent plant- based and high in plant protein. Microwaveable in two min- utes, each pastry is stuffed with meat-free protein, dairy-free cheeses and savory sauces. The Pot Pies are free of GMOs, cholesterol, hormones and animal products. Available in four flavors (Buffalo Chick'n, Pizza, Chick'n Veggie and Beefy Cheddar) with two additional flavors exclusive to natural and specialty sales channels (Spinach Feta and Chick'n Pesto). Available for distribution through UNFI and KeHE for retail and foodservice. Alpha Foods www.alphaplantbased.com sofi Award-Winning Roasted Pepper Pasta Sauce Mom's Organic Roasted Pepper Pasta Sauce, which just won a bronze sofi Award in the pasta sauce category, is lovingly handmade from the original family recipe. This Sicilian-in- spired sauce from Fischer & Wieser is made from organic, whole ripe tomatoes and whole, fresh organic basil leaves spiced up with organic roasted peppers and herbs and spices. Uses aren't limited to pasta or spaghetti; this sauce is also wonderful over grilled and baked meats. Fischer & Wieser 830.990.8119 www.jelly.com Premium Toaster Waffles from Birch Benders Better-for-you pancake and waffle mix brand Birch Benders recently launched a brand new line of premium frozen toaster waffles, making it easier than ever to indulge in a naturally delicious breakfast, using only the cleanest, high- est-quality ingredients. These new frozen waffles are avail- able in four varieties that toast up crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside: Buttermilk, Homestyle, Protein, and the first ever frozen Paleo toaster waffle to hit shelves. Birch Benders 855.572.6225 www.birchbenders.com Nielsen-Massey Pure Lemon Paste Nielsen-Massey Vanillas introduced Pure Lemon Paste at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show. Made with Nielsen- Massey's Pure Lemon Extract, Pure Lemon Paste contains the natural essence of the highest quality California lemons and provides a convenient way to add a layer of sweet, bright, citrus flavor to many summer and fall recipes, without the need to juice or zest. Pure Lemon Paste is all-natural, allergen free, GMO free and certified kosher and gluten free. It will be available for purchase in 4- and 18-ounce bottles in summer 2018. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas www.nielsenmassey.com Moon Bark from Chuao Chocolatier Chuao Chocolatier's newest organic treat is Moon Bark. Joy- fully crafted with organic ingredients and Fair Trade certified chocolate, Moon Bark is available in flavors such as Chia Berry Dreamer, Quinoa Berry Skies and Coconut Almond Ra- diance. Chuao Chocolatier www.chuaochocolatier.com New Snacking Rounds from Ozery Bakery Ozery Bakery's new Banana Cocoa and Cherry Cocoa Snack- ing Rounds are 60 or 70-calorie bite-size snacks made with real pieces of all-natural cherries, bananas and grains, bring- ing the perfect amount of flavor to each bite. Like all Ozery Bakery products, they're non-GMO, vegan, contain no artifi- cial preservatives, colors or flavor. Ozery Bakery 905.265.1143 www.ozerybakery.com Organic Corn Chips from RW Garcia RW Garcia has answered the call of taste buds everywhere with the launch of its new line of Organic Corn Chips. While corn chips have long been labeled a guilty pleasure, snack- ers now have a USDA-certified organic and non-GMO alter- native that is jam-packed with flavor and crunch. The new line debuts on shelves in four flavors: Organic Yellow and Blue Corn, Organic Bar-B-Q and Organic Chili Cheese. In ad- dition to organic and non-GMO certifications, each variety is also gluten free and contains low or no added sugar. RW Garcia Organic Corn Chips retail for $4.49. RW Garcia 210.367.5816 (East Coast) 408.202.2085 (West Coast) www.rwgarcia.com Crispy Fruit Snacks The Crispy Fruit product line of freeze-dried fruit snacks has no added sugars and is non-GMO Project verified, gluten free, OU kosher and vegan. It comes in seven flavors: Apple, Asian Pear, Banana, Cantaloupe, Mango, Pineapple and Tan- gerine. Crispy Fruit products are packed with natural fruit fiber and nutrients, and available in a convenient six-pack of six single-serving bags that retails for $7.99 or individual single-serving grab and go bags with a suggested retail price of $1.59 each. The single serving provides approxi- mately one serving of fruit and 55 calories or less per bag. Crispy Green www.crispygreen.com