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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2019 n GOURMET NEWS 6 0 Relationships: Mayorga's Path to Sustainability "Sustainability" is used by many compa- nies as a buzzword to grow market share and garner trust from consumers. Unfortu- nately, some companies don't understand their own supply chain enough to make a true sustainable impact at the farm level: the foundation of our agricultural supply chain. The true definition of sustainability, the ability to sustain over long periods of time, means to sustain not only the busi- ness's bottom line, but also the viability of the producers, the fertility of the farms and the value to consumers. Mayorga Organic's vision of true sustain- ability is based on direct relationships. May- orga's focus has always been on developing relationships with farmers. By doing this, the company is able to ask the real questions about sensitive topics such as interest rates, terms of purchase contracts, collateral, mis- labeling, traceability, community needs and everything that has historically held farmers back from flourishing while middlemen make the lion's share of the profits. Mayorga shares with its farm- ers the importance of organic practices, diversification and fulfilling commit- ments to the market- place while providing contractual commitments centered around what is best for their needs. This relationship approach carries on to Mayorga's customers. The company actively seeks and partners with like-minded compa- nies who understand that creating authentic sustainability is more than just a sales tactic; it's preserving and enhancing supply chain while protecting quality. At the end of the supply chain are May- orga's much loved and ap- preciated customers. They benefit by receiving high- quality, fully traceable, or- ganic certified products at a tremendous value. More im- portantly, they are then em- powered to allocate their hard-earned dollars toward making a truly sustainable impact on the communities that feed us. Mayorga is proud that this focus has al- lowed the company to grow from an idea to an operation that works in 11 countries in Latin America and has a state-of-the-art SQF certified facility servicing national and inter- national clients with coffee and chia, with quinoa and other grains in development. Grain-Free Just Got Easy with Otto's Cassava Flour Many customers are embracing a gluten- and grain-free lifestyle. Navigating the compli- cated waters of multi-ingredient flour blends, while still avoiding common allergens though, has been challenging ... until now! Otto's Cassava Flour is so user-friendly that it can be used as a one-to-one substitute for wheat flour in many traditional recipes. Otto's Cassava Flour is an easy-to-use al- ternative baking flour, allergen-friendly (no gluten, grains, nuts or soy), certified gluten- free, paleo, non-GMO and kosher, and is en- dorsed by The Autism Hope Alliance. Otto's Cassava Flour – pronounced [kuh- sah-vuh] – is a single-ingredient, non-GMO, gluten-, grain- and nut-free baking flour. It is derived from 100 percent Brazilian Yuca root using a proprietary, all-natural process that incorporates the whole root (not just the ex- tracted starch like tapioca), leaving fiber and nutrients intact. Otto's is a truly superior flour that's not only naturally mild and deli- cious, but renewable and sus- tainable as well. Otto's understands that edu- cating the consumer is an im- portant part of marketing an innovative product. It has a thriving social media commu- nity of Otto's-Cassava-Flour-fans who re- create, develop and share recipes with the company and one another on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. The company tests those recipes and shares the best ones on its website with pictures, videos and detailed step-by-step instructions. In short: Otto's works hard to support the community in this way, which ultimately translates into higher sell- through for you! Whether your customers are ex- perienced chefs or are brand-new to the grain-free lifestyle, Otto's Cas- sava Flour is the one product that can truly revolutionize the way they bake. For more information, go to www.ottos naturals.com, call 732.654.6886 or email info@ottosnaturals.com. Simple Mills Introduces 6-Count Almond Flour Cracker Snack Pack Good-for-you cracker snacking is in the bag with Simple Mills' new Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Cracker Snack Pack, con- taining six single-serve packages of the top- selling SKU in the company's popular almond flour cracker line. The vegan, paleo- friendly crackers contain just eight clean in- gredients – including a proprietary base-flour blend of almonds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds plus tapioca starch, cassava flour, or- ganic sunflower oil, sea salt, organic onion, organic garlic and rosemary extract – with no gluten, grain, soy, corn, dairy, GMOs, gums, emulsifiers or other artificial flavors or fillers. It's the latest addition to a Simple Mills portfolio that also includes eight baking mixes, six almond flour cracker flavors, four sprouted seed cracker varieties, four crunchy cookies, four soft baked cookies and two frostings – all created with the same clean- food principles. Distributed in 12,000- plus grocery stores from Whole Foods to Kroger and Target, the brand has also earned broad recog- nition ranging from a Chicago Innovation Award and a "Fab Five" rating on Instacart as one of the top trending food products in 2017, to product awards from Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Self, Clean Eating, Delicious Living, Paleo Magazine, Yoga Journal and more. In addition, company Founder and Chief Executive Officer Katlin Smith has been recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc. 30 Under 30, and Progressive Grocer Top Woman in Grocery competitions. The company's goal: to provide simple, wholesome, convenient foods that taste great; eliminate processed, artificial, GMO, high- carbohydrate, nutrition-empty in- gredients; and both support and encourage healthy eating habits. It's that Simple. For more information, go to www .simplemills.com. Allstar Eggs from Rose Acre Farms Rose Acre Farms has stepped up to the plate and is ready to hit stores with its new lineup of products, Allstar Eggs. With a focus on bringing nutrition to the forefront of the egg aisle, Allstar Eggs are the perfect eggs for the health-conscious consumer. From its beginnings in the 1930s as a fam- ily chicken farm in rural Indiana, Rose Acre Farms has grown to become the largest fam- ily-owned egg producer in the United States. Although operations now encompass facili- ties across the United States and customers include some of the world's largest retail, foodservice and industrial companies, Rose Acre Farms is still family-owned and is priv- ileged to carry on the small-town values of quality service, and the spirit of innovation that has characterized the business from the start. That same innovation is encapsulated in the signature product of the Allstar brand: the 660 Omega 3 egg. This egg boasts an im- pressive stat line with an industry-high 660mg of Omega 3 (13 times more Omega 3 than regular egg) and a 1:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio. To top it all off, this egg is laid by cage-free hens fed a Non-GMO Project Verified, patented vegetarian feed formula. Next up is the Allstar Cage Free+ egg. The scouting report for this egg shows 125mg of Omega 3, 6 grams of protein and 300mcg of lutein. While also holding a reputation as an excellent source of choline, Vitamin D and Vitamin E, and being available both in shell eggs and in pre-packaged hard cooked for on-the-go, the Allstar Cage Free+ has outstanding nu- tritional versatility, both in- side and out. Filling out the rotation are Allstar Cage Free Liq- uid Egg Whites and Allstar Cage Free Liquid Whole Egg. All of the hens that lay the eggs on the Allstar roster are housed in the patented Good Egg Coop cage-free hous- ing system. With a variety of exciting new options for customers, Allstar Eggs are equipped to catch on with consumers look- ing for healthy options in their egg products. Pepper Jack Cheese from Heritage Ridge Creamery Heritage Ridge Creamery sources the hor- mone- and antibiotic-free milk for its Pepper Jack Cheese from local farmers, some of them within a one-mile radius of the Middle- bury Cheese Plant. The plant itself is located on the historic Heritage Trail in the heart of Amish Country in northern Indiana. The mild white semi-firm Pepper Jack Cheese has a creamy, buttery flavor accented with the savory explosion of jalapeño pep- pers. This wonderful- tasting cheese, made with wholesome in- gredients, melts beau- tifully and can be grated, sliced or cubed to be added to a dish, and it's a fantastic cheese for a platter. It pairs wonderfully well with slightly sweet wines such as a Chardon- nay or Riesling. The Heritage Ridge Cream- ery's award-winning Pepper Jack Cheese is available in var- ious size formats such as deli- horns, longhorns and cut and wrap offerings. For more information, call 248.474.6672 x229 or email kdetrick@mimilk.com

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