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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2019 n GOURMET NEWS 3 8 Custom Decorative Tins from TinScape TinScape has been producing custom deco- rative tins for the past 18 years. The com- pany was founded by Thomas Doyle, who previously ran sales for a tin manufacturer in the United States. Thomas left his job to chase the dream of producing highly en- hanced tin structures. Today, TinScape produces out of four fa- cilities in China and ships direct to client warehouses. The company manufactures for mom-and-pop companies to Fortune 500 companies. With sales located in the U.S. and production in China, it allows TinScape to effectively communicate with clients and meet all commitments and expectations. TinScape can produce custom tools in 30 days or less. You can also take advantage of hundreds of ready to go tools in all shapes and sizes. TinScape has the ability to 3 dimensional em- boss anywhere on the tin, pro- duce windows, hinges, latches and vac tray inserts. You are only limited by your imagination. Should you have a concept, TinScape will take it from CAD drawing to pro- totype to finished structure in a blink of an eye. Tins are a great way to help build your brand. They are 100 percent recyclable, sturdy, and en- hance the perceived value of what's packaged inside. Tin- Scape will partner with you and help bring your vision to market in a reliable, profes- sional and fun atmosphere. Visit TinScape at booth #6154. For more information, email sales@tinscape.com. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Expanding Sweet things are happening at Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company. In late 2018, the company purchased a second facility to expand its manufacturing, warehousing and distribution for its continued national expan- sion. With the additional space at the factory, a third Swiss Knobel One-Shot line was or- dered as well as a high-speed wrapper from Italy, chocolate melters and an additional cooling tower. The entire line is being in- stalled in early 2019, which brings a total in- vestment to over $2,000,000 in the last 12 months. In September of 2018, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company also became SQF certified, making the factory GFSI compliant. This has allowed the company to expand its private label and contract manu- facturing business as well. The manufactur- ing facility is also partially powered by solar energy, uses only LED lighting and recycles all of its cardboard that comes into the facil- ity. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is known for its craft chocolate bars, mini bars and caramel bites. The company's new equipment has given it the ability to make these new products and add exciting new flavors to each line. Many of the popular flavors include Waffle Cone Caramel, BEE-Berry Honey Caramel, Sea Salt Caramel, Peanut Butter & Banana, Key Lime Pie, Happy Birthday, Italian Cannoli, Blood Orange Caramel and Strawberry & Champagne Truffle, to name a few. There are two scheduled releases for new products in 2019, one of which is at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Founded in 1981, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is owned and operated by the Abel family, who works at the factory every day alongside a team of artisan chocolatiers. The company started out as a small retail store and candy kitchen and has expanded across the county through its Wholesale and Contract Manufacturing Division. The com- pany has seven production lines, all of which run daily. Visit Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Com- pany at booth #5374. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts is a family owned business that has its roots on Kauai, Hawaii. Salty Wahine specializes in tropically infused seasonings and cane sugar. Laura Cristobal Andersland created Salty Wahine in June 2008 as a sole propri- etorship. Salty Wahine's business revolves around her mission statement of "Making Eating Healthy Fun"! Laura learned the value of Hawaiian sea salts at a young age from her paternal Hawaiian grandmother. The award- winning Salty Wahine products fulfill the need to prepare meals with healthy premixed gourmet seasonings that enhance the dining experience. Salty Wahine uses the local fla- vors of not only herbs and spices, but also of tropical fruits to create amazing super fruit infused blends that taste good and are eye ap- pealing. Salty Wahine takes pride in the fact that 84 percent of its end product is Hawaii origin. Laura started selling Salty Wahine prod- ucts at local stores and craft fairs on Kauai. Salty Wahine's products can be found at over 200 stores and restaurants worldwide, in- cluding Hawaii Commissaries, Navy Ex- change, Safeway, Foodland, Travel Traders, ABC stores, Lamont's, Whalers General Stores and Accents throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Salty Wahine has expanded to include a full line of foodservice sizes for chefs, caterers, food manufacturing and government cafeterias. Salty Wahine can provide bulk packaging up to a 2,000 pound super sack. Laura promotes her products at Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Shows in New York City and San Francisco, the Tokyo Food and Bever- age Show and at Aloha Festivals in Hawaii, California, Nevada and Ari- zona. Salty Wahine has grown from a small part-time business to a nationally recognized fam- ily owned company. Laura has used her business experience to prepare her children to expand the Salty Wahine brand world- wide. Laura's children are the fifth generation to live on Kauai, have graduated from college and have become full time employees assuming all re- sponsibilities, allowing Laura and her hus- band David to market the business. Salty Wahine has won the 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 "Best of the Best Kauai Made Product," 2017 Pacific Edge Best Hawaii Family Business, 2017 SBA Hawaii Exporter of the Year, Hawaii's Retail Merchants Association 2017 Ho`okela Awards for Retail Merchant of the Year and Fastest Growing Retail Business in Hawaii, 2016 Pacific Business News Fastest Fifty Award, 2015 Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year and 2012 Kauai Economic Development Board Agricul- tural Business Plan Competi- tion 1st Place Winner. Salty Wahine has received 25 product awards from the Inter- national Fiery Food Challenge, International Scovie Awards and World Hot Sauce Competi- tion. Laura's all-purpose dry rub Hawaiian Rub has received three Inter- national 1st Place Awards for poultry. Island Volcano received the 1st Place People's Choice Award for the best dry rub at Zest Fest in Irving, Texas in January 2018. Island Curry received a 2019 1st place Scovie award for the best curry soup. Passion Or- ange Guava Pepper received the World Champion Condiment Award at the 2017 World Hot Sauce Awards. Visit Salty Wahine at booth #5317. For more information, go to www.saltywahine.com or call 808.378.4601. Novacart Launches New Look with New Website By Joe Miglia, General Manager, Novacart Novacart is known for our full product line of bake and sell paper packaging. We have been leading the industry with quality and in- novation by creating the standard, not fol- lowing it. We only use the finest paper from renewable forests, which is only one of the reasons our products stand above the rest. We have recently launched our new web- site, www.novacartusa.com, with a fresh look and improved features to guide cus- tomers through our products. We realize how difficult packaging is to source, which is why we feature our full product lines and multiple search areas. Our new site allows you to nar- row your selection by choosing different field options, resulting in the best choices for your project. You can search by type of baked good, size or even ounce capacity. Are you wanting to dress up your cup- cakes or muffins without all the grease show- ing through? Introducing our new Elite Tulip Cups, created with a 70 gsm heavyweight paper. They are designed to form a barrier to oil transfer, resulting in a Tulip Cup that has more rigidity and consistent color, which creates an exceptional look for your baked good. Adding to our single serve molds are three new products that would be great for pies, cakes, brownies and custards. We have had many requests to make deeper single serve molds; in response, our Round 3-5/8 inch mold and our Square 3-1/8 inch by 3-1/8 inch mold are now both 1-1/2 inches deep. Along with this is our new standard size brioche bak- ing mold, a single serving, yet larger than our mini brioche cups. This mold is designed to stand up to yeast bread, but it is also great for a jumbo cupcake or a beautiful pie. We wanted to give our customers options to enhance their look and differentiate their products, which is made possible with a new color in our Ecos Series baking line with lids. Introducing two individual size molds for the grab and go market, featuring a terra cotta exterior with a white interior. The new generation of Panettone pro- ducers are artisan bakers using fresh, qual- ity ingredients. To meet the needs of this growing market, we are introducing three sizes of our corrugated molds (M-Series) that are formed with tall and sturdy sides to support the delicate structure while adding a refined look. We know that many of our customers use our molds for the bake and sell market as seen in grocery stores and re- tail bakeries, but our products can be used in a variety of ap- plications, such as catering, restaurants and manufactur- ing. Our paper baking molds transport easily and dispose after one use, making them great for sweet as well as savory foods. Our PET- laminated line works great for quiches, lasagna and other savory dishes that make great to-go containers going from freezer to oven or microwave to table. Created from paper, a renewable source, Novacart prod- ucts are a perfect solution for the food indus- try. For more information, go to www.nova cartusa.com, call 877.896.6682 or email info@novacartusa.com.

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