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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2019 n GOURMET NEWS 3 2 Beatrice Bakery Co.: Not Just for the Holidays By Rebecca S. Brown, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Beatrice Bakery Co. Yes, you may know Beatrice Bakery Co. as the home of Grandma's Fruit & Nut Cake – a favorite holiday tradition dessert since 1917. But did you know they make year- round cakes? Check out their website, www.beatrice bakery.com, for Coffee Cakes, Breakfast Breads, Chocolate Covered Fruit & Nut Cake Squares, Artisan Fruit & Nut Cakes, plus a line of Dessert Liquor Cakes. Plan year-round purchases now for 2019! For St. Patrick's Day, order their Irish Crème Liquor Cake. Order Strawberry Daiquiri Cakes for Valentine's Day. Or purchase Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cake for the Mother's Day / Easter holiday. There are op- tions for the summer grilling season, too! And when fall hits, be sure to have in your inventory their Apple, Peach and Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cakes. Whether you are a retail brick-and-mortar single or chain store, internet retailer, gro- cery store or a distributor, Beatrice Bakery Company has multiple options for filling your product needs of shelf-stable baked goods. As a wholesale customer, they will work with you to buy just one case or a semi- truck load. Their sales team will assist in product selection and shipping schedules, so you receive product for each season's sales. Beatrice Bakery Co. offers private label, co- packing and even drop shipping. This bakery manufacturing facility is based in America's heartland for central distribution. They focus on buying quality ingredients, food safety and baking premium baked goods made with ingredients from U.S. suppliers. Their main product line is Grandma's Fruit & Nut Cake. This traditional holiday cake is usually called 'fruitcake,' but be- cause they pack each cake with 70 percent wholesome fruits and nuts, they call it what it is! They start with the finest cherries, plump raisins and succulent pineapple. They buy the highest quality of nuts, and then they hand sort the walnuts, pecans and almonds, selecting only the best before adding them to the batter rich in 80 percent proof bourbon, rum and brandy. The fruits are gently folded into the batter, then dispensed into pans to make 2, 3 and 5 pound rings and a variety of bars from 3 ounces to 1 pound, perfect for gift bags or gift giving. Each cake is hand decorated for center of the table appeal. Don't worry about selling this cake to minors, as during the secret baking process all the alcohol is baked out and just the residual flavor remains. The cakes are then aged to perfection to allow the flavors to mellow before being shipped to your destination. Plan now to call 800.223.2358 and discuss making your year-round baked goods pur- chasing with Beatrice Bakery Co. For more information, go to www.beatrice bakery.com, call 800.223.2253 or email customerservice@beatricebakery.com. Divine Chocolate Introduces Baking Collection Divine Chocolate is the only Fairtrade chocolate company that is co-owned by cocoa farmers. Members of Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative own 44 percent of the business and gain the benefits of ownership. As own- ers, they get a share in the profits, a say in the company and a voice in the global mar- ketplace. Divine Chocolate is excited to present a high-quality baking collection comprised of three different baking bars and 100 per- cent pure cocoa powder for chocolate lovers around the world. The baking bar line offers three types of baking bars: Semi-Sweet 55% Cocoa, Bittersweet 70% Cocoa, Unsweetened 100% Cocoa and 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. These baking bars' range of cocoa percentage makes it easier for home bakers to cus- tomize the amount of sweetness or rich, dark taste they prefer in their recipes. "With the introduction of the baking col- lection, we're creating a way for more chocolate lovers to discover our delicious products and the story behind our brand," said Liz Miller, Senior Marketing Manager at Divine Chocolate. She continues, "We know that great care and thought goes into the selec- tion of recipes, and that should be matched by the con- sideration of the quality of each ingredient. This launch taps into a new baking trend: bakers and foodies looking for high-quality ingredients to use when making treats at home. Furthermore, what's special about this collection is the ability for bakers to create recipes and customize the experi- ence using any of the three versions of the baking bar." Additionally, home bakers can feel good about sharing their baked treats with loved ones and friends when using Divine, because Di- vine Chocolate never uses any artificial flavors nor palm or soy in its products. Plus, all of Di- vine Chocolate's baking bars are Fairtrade and Vegan Society certified, kosher and Non-GMO Project Ver- ified. Divine Chocolate only uses natural in- gredients and 100 percent pure cocoa butter for an exquisite melting point that creates smooth and satisfying desserts. Bake with Divine Chocolate to discover chocolate's rich, smooth taste. For more information, go to www .divinechocolate.com. Mediterranean Flavors from Lemon & Vine By Alethia Erotas, President and Owner, Lemon & Vine Lemon & Vine is a family-owned and Certi- fied Woman Owned company dedicated to the art of food with true quality, taste and vi- sual appeal that is made with the best, pre- mium ingredients. The inspiration for the products at Lemon & Vine came from our Yaya (Greek for Grandma). It was 1930 when Angelique came to America from Greece – a young woman with her husband and children. Times were hard, but she held her family to- gether with her boundless love and the won- derful food she prepared. She knew that the dinner table was the center of family life. Just serving their favorite meals was her way of saying "I love you" every day. Lemon & Vine takes great pride in work- ing very closely with our co-packers to en- sure that only the best ingredients and time-honored techniques are used in our products. We order custom made pasta for our Pastichio Entrees and only fresh Fillo dough made onsite for our Appetizers. Every Lemon & Vine product is handmade to en- sure the visual of the food you are eating is as beautiful as the taste is amazing. When you try a Lemon & Vine product, you will think they were made in our own home kitchens – they are that good. We would accept nothing less and neither should our customers. Today, Mediterranean flavors, especially Greek, are gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Discriminating consumers are looking for Greek food products that they can prepare in their own homes, yet also taste amazingly authentic and make the consumer feel good about what they are putting on their table. Lemon & Vine's soul is based in Mediter- ranean ingredients and classic recipes as well as a creative mod- ern spin on the traditional. Please stop by the Lemon & Vine booth to meet the owners and to try a sampling of our amazing products. We look forward to seeing you there. Visit Lemon & Vine at booth #3128. For more information, go to www.lemonand vine.com, call 707.927.3249 or email info@lemonandvine.com. Champignon North America Launches Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses Champignon North America is pleased to an- nounce the launch of a summer season selec- tion of specialty cheeses made just for the grill. Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses, the latest cheese innovation from Käserei Champignon, are served hot, fresh off the grill and are perfect for sharing. The product line includes two types of cheese, made with all-natural ingredients: a mild and creamy soft-ripened cheese, which comes in two individually packed cheeses per unit; and a semi-soft cheese marinated in herbs, which comes in a convenient ready- to-grill pan. Both cheeses are unique and ap- proachable in flavor profile and truly bring something special to the summer barbecue experience. Mild and creamy Grilling Cheese is made to be heated directly on the grill – just like a burger. The creative cheese masters of Käserei Champignon have refined a recipe for a soft ripened cheese that can withstand the direct heat without melting or sticking to the grill. The cheese develops a char-grilled, golden crispy outside and a warm and creamy soft inside. An excellent grilling choice for vegetarians and cheese lovers alike! Marinated Grilling Cheese is a savory and creamy semi-soft cheese pre-marinated in herbs and oil and comes in a convenient alu- minum pan for easy preparation and grilling. The cheese softens when warmed and has versatile party menu applications: it can be warmed on both sides and then diced into salads, layered with grilled vegetables for one-pan main course, or it can be melted into a hot dip, perfect for a crowd. "We're very excited to see our Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses bring people to- gether around the grill this summer," said Flynne Wiley, Chief Executive Officer of Champignon North America. "Now grill masters and cheese lovers alike can enjoy specialty cheeses in a to- tally new way." About Champignon North America, Inc. Champignon North America is the exclusive importer of spe- cialty cheeses produced by award-winning cheese producer Käeserei Champignon, a 100-year old family-owned company in Bavaria, Germany. Käserei Champignon is maker of specialty brands Cambozola, Champignon, St. Mang and world champion Grand Noir. Visit Champignon at booth #1215. For more information, go to www.bonfirecheese.com.

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