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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2019 n GOURMET NEWS 6 Bella Sun Luci Keeping on Trend with New Products When it comes to staying on top of consumer trends, Mooney Farms and its line of Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes works to keep ahead of the curve. By interfacing with other producers, the company understands cus- tomer demand and a need for innovative and interesting new products to be hitting store shelves. This year, the company will an- nounce a brand new product to its sun dried tomato line: Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper Sauce. This new sauce brings a sweet and smokey flavor to the current sun dried tomato line- up with its Southwest chipotle flare. The idea sprang from a need to add flavor to an all- vegetable dish. Not only did the sauce add taste to the dish, it also brought the house down with its robust sun dried tomato and chipotle flavor explosion, which lead to using the product on almost everything. From tacos to pastas, this sauce can top it all! Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipo- tle Topper & Sauce is a fla- vor booster to any dish, in- cluding raw, grilled, sautéed or steamed vegetables. But the flavor doesn't stop at vegetables; it's also great topped on sandwiches, wraps, tacos, ham- burgers and more. Mooney Farms prides itself on under- standing the changes of consumer demands and is very excited to be introducing this new and innovative product to its line-up. Try the new Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper & Sauce at booth #1543. Bella Sun Luci is a line of premium Mediter- ranean-inspired products created from authen- tic family recipes. The line in- cludes a variety of deliciously sweet sun dried tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, pasta sauces, Bruschetta spreads, new Chipotle Topper Sauce, estate-grown olive oil, risotto and mari- nades. Bella Sun Luci is produced by Mooney Farms, a third generation, family-owned com- pany based in Chico, California, that is rooted in quality, integrity and family values. Mooney Farms is the premier producer of sun dried tomatoes in the United States. For more information, visit booth #1543 or go to www.bellasunluci.com. Ricchiuti Family Farms: Fresh, Premium, Estate-Grown Products Dating back to 1914, the Ricchiuti family has diligently worked the land in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley with a goal of bring- ing premium, fresh, California-grown prod- ucts to its loyal customers. Today, following in the footsteps of patriarchs Vincenzo and son, Pat Ricchiuti, are Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti, representing the third-and-fourth generation, with an aim to carry on the fam- ily legacy of being a diversified California agricultural business. The Ricchiuti family has long been known worldwide for their almonds and more re- cently, for their organic almonds under the P-R Farms, Inc. label. "As members of the Almond Board of California, we abide by prescribed grower practices that are sustain- able, economical and environmentally friendly," says Patrick Ricchiuti. With a strong commitment to stay abreast of tech- nological advancements, the family contin- ually reevaluates and upgrades equipment and production methodologies to ensure ex- ceptional products, efficiency and food safety. In a quest to continue diversification while responding to consumer demands, the Ric- chiuti family took on a new venture in 2008, drawing upon old world expertise and four generations of farming in California to craft 100 percent estate-grown organic extra vir- gin olive oil. According to Vincent Ricchiuti, "ENZO Olive Oil Company remains stead- fast in its pursuit to uphold our family's 100- year tradition of excellence by planting each and every tree, harvesting the crop, milling the fruit and bottling the oil. This meticulous, hands-on approach is what we believe it takes to produce the finest oil." Since its inception, ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany has garnered an ex- tensive amount of awards and accolades for its or- ganic extra virgin varietals. However, for the past three years, the newly added "crush" se- ries of organic olive oil – Fresno Chili, Clementine and Basil – have quickly become the most newsworthy creations in the ENZO lineup. The ENZO crush oil begins with 100 percent organic olives from the Ricchiuti groves, which are then milled with fresh, or- ganic Clementines, Fresno Chili or basil. The flavor is exceptional and authentic. Food en- thusiasts and chefs rave about the quality and taste. Most recently, the Ricchiuti family took another step to expand their product offer- ings by introducing the perfect complement to their ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil with the addition of ENZO organic balsamic vinegar. This prized Italian classic is fashioned in the Old World style where time-honored traditions and techniques yield a rich, complex and flavorful artisanal treasure. Vincent has also enhanced the line of ENZO'S TABLE specialty items with handcrafted pesto, almond butter and jam featuring stone fruit, nuts and oil from the Ricchiuti's orchards and mill. With their nationally and internationally acclaimed organic olive oil, organic balsamic vinegar, premium California almonds and farm-to-table goods, one could easily agree that founders Vincenzo and Pat Ricchiuti would be most pleased to see the direction and progress Ricchiuti Family Farms has re- alized since its inception. Visit Ricchiuti Family Farms at booth #5483. For more information, go to www.prfarms .com or www.enzooliveoil.com, email info@ prfarms.com or info@enzooliveoil.com or call 559.299.7278. New Products from SUZIE'S Good Groceries Company, under its popular SUZIE'S brand, continues to launch cate- gory-changing healthy products while im- proving its healthy natural staples. Snacking never had it so good – great taste and better- for-you ingredients! SUZIE'S Nut Butter filled cookies rede- fined indulgent adult snacking, and now they have a bold new look! The new designs will stand out on your shelves, calling out to the adult snacking consumer. The cookies com- bine all the nutrient and mineral benefits from nut butters with a decadently delicious cookie, resulting in an exquisite snack expe- rience. The company's patented process for the filled cookies results in 45 percent of the cookie being the filling. Cookie Butter, Al- mond Butter, Cashew Butter, Hazelnut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream filled cookies change your idea of an adult snack forever! SUZIE'S has also launched Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies in five amazing flavor profiles: Oat & Honey with Peanut Butter, Oat & Cranberry with Almond But- ter, Oat & Coconut with Cashew Butter, Shortbread with Cookie Butter and Short- bread with Hazelnut Butter! SUZIE'S soft and creamy cookie line drives sales and prof- its as the consumer will need to savor each flavor over and over. Once you've tasted one, you're going to have to taste them all! The only problem you're going to have with adding SUZIE'S cookies are finding space for all of them! Load up a shelved end cap, open a box for a passive demo and watch them fly! As long as your customers are in a snack- ing mood, introduce them to SUZIE'S new better-for-you snack kits. Four Thin Cakes combined with a sachet of hummus, almond butter or peanut butter will satisfy that crav- ing guilt free! These come in a 10-pack shelf or counter display ready tray; a perfect new profit center for rice cakes. If spreading out the hummus or almond butter isn't your customer's thing and they're still trying to fill the void with a better-for- you guilt free snack, then SUZIE'S Topped Rice Cakes are just the ticket! Available in 10 two-pack shelf or counter display ready trays. Flavor profiles include Peanut Butter, Chocolate or Almond Butter Topped Rice Cakes. Finally, remember the consumer who just wants a delicious, simple ingredient rice cake! SUZIE'S Thin Cakes have them cov- ered with eight flavor profiles: Unsalted & Light Salted Organic Brown Rice, Salted Organic Corn, Salted Organic Corn with Sesame & Quinoa, Organic Multigrain, Organic Spelt & Flax, Buckwheat with Quinoa & Flax and now Lentil. Can't do rice? How about SUZIE'S Puffed Cakes, available in six organic vari- eties? Salted or Unsalted Kamut, Salted or Unsalted Spelt, and Agave Sweetened Kamut or Spelt. SUZIE'S – Innovation you can taste, in- novation for your health! Innovation that drives sales! For more information, visit booth #5486, go to www.goodgroceries.com, email info@good- groceries.com, call 718.768.0821 or follow the company on social media. Gourmet Offerings from Captain Foods Captain Foods, Inc. is a gourmet food com- pany based in Edgewater, Florida. It has been family owned since 1994, and is a proud member of the Fresh from Florida Program. The company's specialty gourmet products are made to bring a variety of uniqueness, heat and flavor to your meals for home cooks and master chefs. The team at Captain Foods has gained global success by offering excellent cus- tomer service and products superior in quality. The product line consists of spe- cialty hot sauces, grilling sauces, all-nat- ural seasoning blends and spice grinders. Captain Redbeard and his First Mate (Doug and Kathy Feindt, Owners) have sailed the seven seas in search of unique and innovative ingredients to bring home to their blends and sauces. They bring the flavors of the Captain's galley to your kitchen! Put it on the top of your priority list to try some of the company's 100% All Natural Season- ing Blends, includ- ing the Garlic, Lemon and Herb Seasoning. This is an all-natural everyday spice that will boost the flavor of your next prepared dish. The sa- vory combination of garlic, onion, natural lemon flavor and other spices will enhance the flavor of your grilled chicken, seafood, veg- gies, meats and more. Captain Foods offers more than 30 great products for home cooks and master chefs to choose from. Visit Captain Foods at booth #5578. For more information, email hello@captainfoods.com, call 386.428.5833 or go to www.captainfoods.com.

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