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Smitty Bee Honey packages different types of honey for all industry sectors. These markets in- clude commercial food manufacturing, foodservice and re- tail. Honeys are care- fully selected from specific botanical or geographical areas from around the world and blended to match customer specifications. Exotic and rare varietals such as Washington Raspberry, California Sage and Mexican Avocado honey are just a few of the hon- eys that can be sourced. Recent trends show that customers are looking for new and trendy honey items that will stand out from the rest. Smitty Bee Honey www.smittybeehoney.com Smitty Bee Offers Private Label Honey GOURMET NEWS DECEMBER 2018 www.gourmetnews.com CONVENIENCE PRODUCTS 1 9 Tasting Bar Collection Showcases Unique Flavors Nibble, bite, chunk – indulge accordingly. DeBrand's Tasting Bar Collection includes a wonderful assortment of various choco- lates in many different varieties, from a wide range of pure chocolates to truly unique, intriguing selections. The newest addition to the Tasting Bar Collection is In- diana Popcorn. This bar is complete with a buttery, salted Indiana-grown popcorn encased in a rich, creamy milk chocolate for the perfect combination of salty and sweet. This follows the new Mint Cookie Crunch Tasting Bar, which immediately be- came a cus- tomer fa- vorite. Each of the 12 bars in the c o l l e c t i o n delivers a world-class gourmet experience crafted with excellence. It's ideal for a snack or towered together as a fun gift. DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com Experience Ginger in a New Way with Savortree Herb Crystals Ginger Savortree™ Ginger Crystals are the newest flavor in the Herb Crystals ® line by Fresh Origins, a San Diego- based company. Made from real ginger, these Crystals have a refreshing and authentic ginger taste and they are the hottest new ingredient for spicing up cooking at home. Not only does ginger have health and medicinal ben- efits, these Crystals will add delight and balance to any meal. They are zesty and crunchy with just the right amount of ginger spice. From sweet to savory, add Ginger Crystals to salads, meats, seafood, pastries, fresh fruit, gelato, chocolate and even cocktails. They are shelf-stable and best used before six months, but can be frozen for a longer shelf life. Fresh Origins www.savortree.com The Little Potato Company Launches New Flavors Tomato Basil and Roasted Red Pepper & Onion are new fla- vors from the Little Potato Company. Tomato Basil will be the new microwave flavor and Roasted Red Pepper & Onion is the new oven/grill flavor. Little Potato Company's Onion Medley flavor has been renamed to Onion & Chive, which is more consumer friendly and better repre- sents the season- ings in the package. The Little Potato Company 780.414.6075 www.littlepotatoes.com Bella Sun Luci New Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper & Sauce Mooney Farms and its Bella Sun Luci brand of sun dried tomato products are now producing a brand new product: Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper & Sauce. This new infu- sion of flavor was cre- ated from Mediterranean derived sun dried tomatoes and Southwestern grown and smoked chipotle peppers. Combining the two ingredients made a sweet and smokey flavor that had to be added to the Bella Sun Luci brand. Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipo- tle Topper & Sauce can be added to zuc- chini noodles, roasted cauliflower, steamed carrots and broccoli, it can be used as a smokey baked potato top- ping, a lettuce wrap, on top of grilled as- paragus, mixed with spaghetti squash, and so much more. Mooney Farms www.bellasunluci.com Organic Chamomile Tea from Lifestyle Awareness Lifestyle Awareness Organic Chamomile from Tadin Herb & Tea Co. is made from a well-loved herb that has been used for centuries to promote relaxation and en- hance healthy digestion. Chamomile is naturally sweet and slightly bitter and is delicious any time of day to help ease the mind and to relieve occasional indigestion. Lifestyle Awareness Teas from Tadin Herb & Tea Co. belong to a brand that builds on the Tadin tradition of affordable self-care using today's most celebrated herbs. Tadin teas use organic and fair-trade medic- inal herbs from around the world to provide natu- ral solutions to support wellbeing. Tadin Herb & Tea Co. 800.838.2346 www.tadin.com Bellucci Sicilia PGI Organic EVOO wins Silver Award at NYIOOC Award-winning Sicilia PGI Organic extra virgin olive oil is the latest addition to Bel- lucci's Legendary Series. Fresh from the 2017-2018 harvest season, this Sicilia PGI Organic is the recipient of a silver award at the prestigious 2018 New York Interna- tional Olive Oil Competition. Why is PGI (Protected Geographic Indica- tion) certification so important? Simply put, it means Sicily is the authentic source of ori- gin for this prized EVOO. The fertile volcanic soil and hot sunny climate yield an abun- dance of cultivars, each with a depth and range of unique fruity, peppery and bitter fla- vor notes. In 2016, the European Commis- sion approved the Protected Geographical Indication PGI 'Sicilia' (Sicily) for extra virgin olive oil produced on the island. Such certi- fications promote the development of spe- cific rural regions and populations, which are related to agricultural products with special qual- ity characteristics and pro- tect the interests of both growers and consumers. It is transparency at its best in the greater fight against food fraud. Bellucci Sicilia PGI Or- ganic ensures the olives were grown, the oil pressed and bottled all in Sicily. Sicilian EVOO is among the world's most fragrant and appetizing. With the Bellucci traceability app, every bottle of Bellucci extra virgin olive oil is fully trace- able to its source in rural Italy. Bellucci www.belluccipremium.com AVA Byte is a smart indoor garden that combines technology and nature to bring foolproof gardening right into your kitchen. Designed for tech-lovers, foodies and health-conscious families, the countertop device re- duces food packaging, water usage and ensures the freshest of ingredients within arms reach. With the mantra, "auto- mated gardening, natu- rally," AVA uses AI and intuitive user experience to give every home cook, busy parent and curious child access to fresh, organic plants and veggies like herbs, lettuce or tomatoes. Ready-to-grow, soil-free compostable pods include everything needed for a plant to thrive. The pre-seeded plant pods are simply plug and play, and AVA Byte knows when to water, when to give some light and will tell the user via the smartphone app or through a home hub how the plants are growing. The owner can even ask, "Hey Google, when can I harvest my plants?" Carefully monitored and self-managed, Byte will also reduce growing time com- pared to traditional methods. Giving up to a three times faster growth without the use of pesticides or harmful fertilizers, it's completely transparent and environmen- tally-conscious, using up to 90 percent less water consumption than tradi- tional home gardens. AVA was founded by food marketer, Valerie Song, and ex-sous chef turned industrial designer, Chase Ando. Designed for a new generation of con- scious and connected consumers, AVA Byte is built with Apple design standards and Whole Foods or- ganic quality. It is the first indoor smart garden to combine solely non-GMO seeds, nutrients, artificial intelligence (AI) and has already won a number of presti- gious awards, including Small Business BC Best Innovation Award, SheEO Canada, Air Canada Sustainability Winner, Gray's Pitch Tank Design Winner and Van- couver Startup Weekend "Most Impact" Award. AVA Grows www.avagrows.com Smart Homes Go Green

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