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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 2 2 Setton Farms Innovates with Plant-Based Snacking Setton Farms has been producing America's Best Tasting Pistachios for over 50 years. Taking a hands-on approach to processing pistachios, its dedicated team attends to each detail of growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, packaging and marketing California pistachios all over the world. Its pistachios are simply in a class of their own because of their great taste and superior qual- ity. As a leader in the industry, Setton Farms is able to create premium plant-based snacks that appeal to a wide audience. The Setton Farms brand has expanded the pistachio- value add category single-handedly with its 100% All Natural Pistachio Chewy Bites, Dark Chocolate Pistachios and Premium Pis- tachio Blends. These unique SKUs reach a larger portion of the consumer stomach and an increasing portion of shopping cart sales. It allows consumers to enjoy all the health benefits of pistachios in new and distinct ways. Continuing its tradition of innovation, Set- ton Farms is pleased to introduce the newest flavor in its line of Pistachio Chewy Bites. This delicious variety combines the family's own nutrient-rich pistachios, dried plums with date nectar and a touch of lemon to keep you satisfied while on-the-go. Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru, calls the Pistachio + Plum Chewy Bites a hit, exclaiming, "You have to try these!" With a score of 95/100, they are the "new go-to snack." This amaz- ing new flavor joins es- tablished Pistachio + Cranberries and Pista- chio + Blueberry Cran- berry Coconut varieties. Products like Pista- chio Chewy Bites and other value-add items will help retailers increase pistachio sales by bringing in additional SKUs. The way con- sumers shop is changing each day, and Set- ton Farms wants to work with retailers to engage consumers in unique and innovative ways. By offering premium quality at a low cost, the Setton Farms brand can help grow category sales. The company's commitment to quality is one of the top reasons why Setton Farms pis- tachios are so high in demand. Operating one of the most sophisticated food-safety pro- grams in the entire nut industry makes the quality and wholesomeness of its pistachios unparalleled. Con- sumers and retailers alike appreciate the company's strong commitment to sus- tainability. Further- more, as of 2018, Setton Farms is recy- cling 100 percent of its processing water, 100 percent of its agriculture biomass waste and employs solar to power 100 percent of its processing facility. Setton Farms is excited to share more in- formation about its process and premium line of pistachio products at Natural Prod- ucts Expo West. It invites attendees to sam- ple its premium snacks and take a virtual tour of its pistachio harvest at Hall E booth #5028. Visit Setton Farms at booth #5028. For more information, call 631.543.8090. Traditional Seasonings and Mixtures from Bill's Organics Inspired by seasonings he enjoyed growing up, Bill set out to create a traditional line of sea- sonings and mixtures, such as poultry season- ings and onion dip using organic ingredients. With the help of friends and family as his "tasters," Bill crafted various seasonings, or "spice concoctions," as his family calls them. Through these concoctions, Bill's Organics was born. Bill's Organics consists of various season- ings and mixtures, including Bill's Turkey Brining Kit, Bill's Poultry Seasoning, Bill's Turkey Lacing Kit, Bill's Onion Dip and most recently, Bill's Chicken Brine. Not only are all Bill's products USDA organically cer- tified, but they also contain Himalayan salt as opposed to table salt, giving the products an extra punch of minerals. Bill's Turkey Brining Kit includes a brin- ing bag and is perfect for helping ensure your Thanksgiving turkey, or turkey in general, comes out flavorful and juicy. Bill's Poultry season- ing is a perfect pairing with the Turkey Brining Kit to help ensure that your Thanksgiving stuffing is as tasty as can be. In an effort to create a "one stop shop" for all your turkey cooking needs, Bill has created a shipper which contains Bill's Turkey Brining Kit, Poultry Seasoning and Turkey Lacing Kit. The One Stop Turkey Shop, as Bill calls it, is on display at Natural Products Expo West. Bill's Onion Dip is the perfect party favor. Pair it with sour cream for a traditional onion dip taste, or with yogurt for a health- ier alternative. Bill's Chicken Brine is the newest addition to the line. It is currently offered in two flavors, Bill's Rotisserie and Bill's Hickory Habanero. These two brines are perfect for infusing your chicken with an amazing juicy flavor. The company will be sampling both flavors for the first time at the show. For more information and to meet Bill and his family, visit booth #5481. Pacific Coast Producers: Superior Flavor and Quality Since 1971, Pacific Coast Producers has been committed to growing, canning and supplying the finest canned fruits and toma- toes. It has production facilities in the unpar- alleled California, Oregon and Washington growing regions. The company's founders, proud farmers themselves, have built a legacy that has been passed down through generations. Now, over 40 years later, Pacific Coast Producers still has the same pride in its farms and products. Families have been employed by PCP for decades; walking into one of its plants or offices, you will be able to feel the passion its employees have for what they do. What they do is make a prod- uct that is healthy, sustainable, economically friendly and full of flavor for the world to enjoy. Pacific Coast Producers Field Managers personally work with Grower-Owners to de- termine the types of crops that will work best in its products. The company's farms are strategically placed near its processing plants. For example, conventional tomatoes are grown and picked within a 16-mile radius of its Woodland Tomato Cannery – making the trip from the field to can in less than five hours. In addition to superior fla- vor and quality, PCP keeps abreast of innovation and new technologies and continually explores avenues to enhance production fa- cilities and service. The company has built a rigorous sales and marketing staff and mar- keting alliances, allowing it to pack and sell a wider variety of value-added products. Pacific Coast Producers products consist of conventional and organic canned fruits and tomatoes, 4-ounce plastic fruit bowls, 4- ounce salsa bowls, sun dried tomatoes, maraschino cher- ries, ingredient cherries and dried fruits. It also has im- ported products, including oysters, mandarin oranges, pineapple, tropical fruits and mango. Pacific Coast Producers has four locations that are SQF Level III Cer- tified. All other locations are BRC or SGS Certified. It also undergoes Ethical and Sus- tainable Audits. Pacific Coast Producers has an ongoing commitment for sustainable practices on its farms and in its plants. Visit Pacific Coast Producers at booth #391. Create Balance with RidgeCrest Herbals RidgeCrest Herbals creates safe and effec- tive natural remedies for a variety of specific health needs. Its award-winning formulas are unique in the industry because it pulls knowledge and tradition from multiple global traditions to provide the most effec- tive botanical formulas on the market. RidgeCrest Herbals takes an approach that it calls Portfolio Formulations™. It begins by selecting ingredients with similar main ef- fects, but dissimilar side effects. When it combines these ingredients in specified pro- portions, the main benefits of each ingredient are "stacked," resulting in a powerful but predictable result, while the side effects are minimized, because they are different for each ingredient. This approach is strongly rooted in the foundational concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you really want good health, you can't just do one thing and call it good. Health is achieved through the combination of many efforts, such as eating wholesome food, exercising, drinking plenty of water and reducing stress. It takes a whole-body, or holistic, approach because every part of your body is affected by the choices you make. In Traditional Chinese Medicine: 1. Your body is an integrated whole. Along with your mind, emotions and spirit, your physical body structures form an interrelated system powered by life force. 2. You are completely connected to nature. Changes in nature are always reflected in your body. Traditional Chinese Medicine factors in the season, geography, time of day, age, genetics and more. 3. You were born with a natural, self-healing ability. Your body is a microcosm that reflects the macrocosm. Nature has a regenerative, bal- ancing capacity, and so do you. 4. Prevention is the best cure. Your body is continually revealing signs about the state of your health. Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches you how to interpret what your body is telling you and take proactive measures. Traditional Chinese Medicine practition- ers often use an approach called Zang-Fu, the art of pairing organs. Recognizing that imbalances in one part of your body may re- veal symptoms in another is a core part of understanding your own integrated and con- nected body and spirit. Like the balance found in Traditional Chinese Medi- cine, RidgeCrest Herbal's Portfolio Formulated prod- ucts create a balanced whole, enhancing the bene- fits of each separate piece to bring a real difference to your health and quality of life, so you can do more of the things you love. A more in-depth analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Organ Pairing can be found in the free 2019 RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac, the company's annual labor of love and thank you to its customers, full of interesting articles, recipes and product spe- cials. Contact the customer sales team at 800.242.4649 for your free copy. Visit RidgeCrest Herbals at booth #3827. For more information, go to www.rcherbals.com or call 800.242.4649.

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