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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 2 High-Quality Natural Products from Cachafaz An interview with Juan Mandayo, Chief Ex- ecutive Officer, Cachafaz US. GN: Tell our readers about your company. JM: Cachafaz was founded in 2001 by three Argentinian brothers who began producing their version of the famous Argentinian "al- fajor" (a maicena cookie filled with dulce de leche) and distributing their treats by bicycle. As they grew their small, family business, the brothers realized that Argentinians were look- ing for a new kind of snack: something as healthy as it was delicious. Cachafaz has since become one of the first companies to introduce high-quality treats with whole, all- natural ingredients to the Argentinian market. GN: What has been done and what are the expectations for 2019? JM: Over the past two years, we've made changes to our packaging, certified USDA Organic some products and developed a marketing strategy for our products. Our expectation for 2019 is to continue to grow and open new accounts throughout the U.S. So far, Cachafaz has received great feed- back from customers around New York, Florida, California, Texas and it will hope- fully be experienced nationwide. GN: What would you say makes your com- pany unique? JM: As a company, we are constantly inno- vating to create new, high-quality natural products. Developing healthy, delicious and affordable food for all customers is our top ob- jective. Our philosophy is to select the best natural ingredi- ents so that customers can enjoy a product with a variety of nutritional properties. Cachafaz is a great example of viral marketing success: simply through word of mouth, our customers have put us at the top of international business. GN: Are you introducing any new products? If so, what distinguishes this new product from others already on the market? JM: Yes, Cookids. After two years working with farmers and new wheat suppliers, we manufactured an incredibly full flavor whole wheat cookie, which is certified USDA Or- ganic, available in three flavors: Vanilla, Cocoa and Honey & Oats. The first two are also vegan with low sugar and fun packag- ing. We consider that all the natural attributes will be key for customers to pick up. GN: Where is your current prod- uct emphasis? JM: We target customers who care about in- gredients, so we emphasize right on the package what the cookies contain, and just as importantly, what they don't. GN: What is the nature of your distribution? JM: We just started working with UNFI, available in three distribution centers, and are also working with six smaller distributors throughout the U.S. Our goal is to make sure customers around the country will be able to find our products at their local grocery shelf. We are confident that the demand of our products will open many other doors. For more information, go to www.cachafaz.us. Champignon North America Launches Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses Champignon North America is pleased to an- nounce the launch of a selection 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 conven- ient aluminum pan for easy preparation and grilling. The cheese softens when warmed and has versatile party menu appli- cations: 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," said Flynne Wiley, Chief Executive Officer of Champignon North America. "Now grill masters and cheese lovers alike can enjoy specialty cheeses in a totally 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. For more information, go to www .bonfirecheese.com. Holiday Baking Kits from The Invisible Chef The Invisible Chef wants your holiday bak- ing season to be filled with joy and cheer. With The Chef's Cookie Exchange Kit and a few basic ingredients, you can go from box to oven to party in minutes. Plan a cookie exchange or attend a cookie ex- change ... now you have more time to enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends. The Invisible Chef introduced new cookie baking kits and will be expanding its baking mix collection with other seasonal and nov- elty baking kits launching throughout 2019. The cookie kits are specifically geared to- wards the fun tradition of a holiday cookie exchange where each guest brings a batch of delicious cookies to exchange with friends. The Cookie Exchange kits make four dozen cookies each and are offered in two flavors: Vanilla Sugar and Chocolate Peppermint. Each kit includes the cookie mix and holiday sprinkles. The Invisible Chef will be adding new sea- sonal baking kits for Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween, as well as everyday novelty kits to be geared towards chil- dren of all ages and will include kits to make uni- corn, princess, dinosaur and mermaid themed cup- cakes and cookies. These baking mix kits will all have multiple components for a complete baking ex- perience. Also, new this year is the Vanilla Sprin- kle Pancake & Waffle Mix. A dash of this, a sprinkle of that. Whisk together The Chef's colorful, vanilla flavored pancakes, and turn your ordinary morning into an ex- traordinary morning. About The Invisible Chef The Invisible Chef offers coffee and tea cakes, breads, muffins, pancakes and waffles, blondies, brownies and bars, cupcake kits and scone baking mixes which can be found at upscale food and gift stores across the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia. For more information, call 800.456.7115, email contactus@theinvisiblechef.com or go to www.theinvisiblechef.com, www.face book.com/theinvisiblechefmixes and www .instagram.com/theinvisiblechef. The Asaro Family from Sicily: More than 100 Years of Olive Oil Excellence Since 1916, the Asaro family has harvested and crushed the best olives the Belice Valley has to offer. Located in Partanna, Sicily in the province of Trapani, the olives benefit from the environment around them. The Mediterranean Sea, the Sicilian soil and the salinity from the air transforms the olives and olive oil into balanced, unique products. Today, the fourth generation of the Asaro family is continuing its commitment to bringing its customers the highest quality natural and organic Sicilian olive oil, olives and other specialty foods. Thanks to the company's deep knowledge of specialty foods production, the Asaro fam- ily seeks to satisfy the needs of both its cus- tomers and farmers. United Olive Oil Import Corp. is an exclu- sive importer and distributor for the Asaro Family brands. The strong passion for the Mediterranean diet with an increasing market de- mand for natural and or- ganic foods have brought the company to expand its line of imported products, becoming the perfect part- ner for small and medium Italian specialty food producers. Tommaso Asaro, United Olive Oil Import Corp Founder and President, is continuing the commitment to bring cus- tomers the highest-quality Sicilian foods. Its brands include NYIOOC award winners Par- tanna, Paesanol, Green Gold and many more. The latest line, the ASARO ORGANIC FARM brand, brings the most delicious Sicilian gourmet specialties. The line includes ancient grain Busiate Pasta arti- choke cream, roasted ar- tichoke hearts, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, Castelvetrano olives spread and olives salad, raw honey from orange blossom and natural Sicilian sodas. United Olive Oil Imports Corp. brings the best, healthiest, natural products Sicily has to offer to the USA – from the Asaro farms to your table.

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