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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 5 2 Rogue Creamery: Now Certified for Animal Welfare Since its founding in 1933, Rogue Cream- ery's handmade cheeses have won interna- tional acclaim – positioning this small Oregon-based company as a leader in the specialty cheese industry. To Rogue Cream- ery President and self-proclaimed "Mr. Blue," David Gremmels, this means more than creating a superior product. "At Rogue Creamery, our goal is to promote sustainabil- ity in every sense of the word: for families in our community, for our local economy, and for the environment around us. Creating delicious, organic cheese is how we bring this mission to life." As Oregon's first Public Benefit Corpora- tion (B Corporation), Rogue Creamery has built a reputation for being a force for good, always striving to have a positive impact on people and planet. This motivation led Rogue Creamery to become certified organic in 2016. Then, in both 2017 and 2018, Rogue Creamery was named "Best for the World" – meaning that it ranked in the top 10 percent of B Corpora- tions worldwide for its impact on community and environment. Recently, Rogue Creamery added to that list of accolades by receiving Animal Wel- fare Review Certification through Validus. "Achieving this distinction was a natural next step for us," commented Gremmels. "At our organic dairy, the welfare of our cows and employees has been a top priority from the beginning." More than ever, consumers are con- cerned about the care of animals in agricul- ture. Validus Animal Welfare Review Cer- tification is awarded to farms that follow strict guidelines concerning the ways and conditions in which animals are raised for meat and dairy. Farms receiving animal welfare certification undergo a detailed as- sessment and audit of their on-farm prac- tices. Validus audits are based on science, indus- try standards and best management practices. Certification is awarded to farms that demonstrate compliance with specified cri- teria and standards, including herd health procedures and care, food and water quality standards, housing that promotes animal comfort and cleanliness, se- curity procedures, proper an- imal handling and care for animals with special needs. For Gremmels, this certifi- cation builds consumer trust that Rogue Creamery is committed to doing the right thing. "We were already exceeding many of the expectations that Validus sets. But now, by being certified through a third party, we can guarantee transparency and ac- countability to our customers and commu- nity." Visit Rogue Creamery at booth #2080. For more information, go to www.roguecreamery .com, call 541.665.1155 or email wholesale @roguecreamery.com. Smokin' Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix Tomatoes are what it takes – and lots of 'em. Unlike your standard, mass-produced Bloody Mary mix, Smokin' Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix is a family-owned com- pany born of tomato love, a fondness for the Bloody Mary and a frustration with commer- cial Bloody Mary mixes. Smokin' Mary Bloody Mary Mix was born of intensive recipe testing and tasting – and has multiple awards to prove its worth. It's all zest, zip and fresh, ripe tomatoes – never reconsti- tuted tomato juice. In fact, it's so good, a total amateur went up against 10 professional bartenders at Stolichnaya's renowned Bloody Mary Mix Down – and her Smokin' Mary cock- tail won a medal. That's a top-three, bronze-medal, championship performance from a downhome girl who is one hot tomato. Her name is Laurie Nadeau. Along with her husband Marc, she's been winning over the Bloody Mary world one cocktail at a time. What they've developed together is a true foodie product. But how does this happen? Hard work and passion. Their original for- mulation went through numerous taste tests and improvements before they felt it was ready for market. With a thicker tomato consistency than a conventional mix, a sin- gle bottle of Smokin' Mary de- livers about five full-strength cocktails. Because of all those tomatoes, as you enjoy your Smokin' Mary beverage and the ice starts to melt, things only get better. Laurie grew up on a dairy farm in Northern California, and remembers growing the most vibrant tomato garden with her mom. Those days of earth and loam and unaccount- ably ripe, red fruit are among the best memories of her childhood. That tomato garden is where many of Laurie's best practices were instilled. A love of fresh produce year round lead to her love of good food – dishes crafted with a fond- ness for flavor and for those preparing to enjoy it. Working with Marc, who has a background in food service, they spent countless hours with fresh tomatoes, a smoker, adult beverages, a passion for craft and dedication to flavor. But how good is it, really? There have been rave reviews from the cocktail-consuming public. But Smokin' Mary still treasures its fa- vorite review of all, from an editor at Food & Beverage Magazine, who says, "I'll tell you a secret. This is the best Bloody Mary mix I've ever tasted." Visit Smokin' Mary at booth #N2139. For more information, call 801.918.4293, email info@smokinmary.com or go to www .smokinmary.com. Increase Revenue with Pain Reliever for Boomers As a retailer of natural products, your highest value customers are likely the ones generat- ing the most revenue: Baby Boomers. There are a lot of them right now and they are, by far, the wealthiest population segment. How do you keep them coming back? Make sure that you cater to them by selling products that address their needs. Most Boomers experience pain every day. Their pain derives from deteriorating joints, muscles that are less flexible, and the wear and tear that their bodies have experienced over several decades of normal and strenu- ous living. The Boomers who visit your store are seeking ways to reduce their pain without suffering from side effects. Keep your Boomer customers coming back by selling Sore No More Natural Pain Relieving Gels. Application of the gels will relieve pain for four to six hours with no side effects. The Warm and Cool gels have pleas- ant aromas and are quickly ab- sorbed, leaving no greasy residues. Sore No More Warm Therapy is particularly helpful in relieving arthritic and other chronic joint pain. It also helps to warm up muscles, leaving your customers feeling less stiff and achy. With a pleasant orange aroma, Warm Therapy re- duces pain without leaving customers smelling like a locker room. Sore No More Cool Therapy works best for a more recent pain, perhaps one resulting from overexertion. Your Boomer customers will like the immediate cooling effect from this gel and the rapid pain relief. Cool Ther- apy is especially helpful for Boomers who overextend themselves in the gym or while playing basketball or tennis, and are paying the price the next day. Sore No More products contain special- ized pain relieving ingredients that target sensory channels called TRPs (Transient Receptor Potential) that reside on nerve cells. Men- thol, camphor, limonene (from orange and lemon oil) and cap- saicin, ingredients in Sore No More Warm Therapy, are proven to act on various TRPs to reduce pain. Allow your Boomer customers to sample Sore No More by passing out 5g sample packets. Once your older customers experi- ence pain relief, their purchases will turn into an annuity for your store. With 40 percent margins, Sore No More Natural Pain Reliev- ing Gels are ideal for building revenue from your Boomer customers. Display them prominently and you will see your square foot cash flow increase. For more information, visit booth #2870, go to www.sorenomoreusa.com, call 800.225.3963 or email sombraorders@sombrausa.com. Salute Santé! Grapeseed Flour Baking Mixes The natural evolution of Salute Santé! cold pressed grapeseed oil has created a new product: Grapeseed Flour. This new ingredi- ent is a highly nutritious baking additive. But how do you use it? Enter the Salute Santé! Grapeseed Flour Baking Mixes: Pancakes, Scones and Muffins, all free of gluten. Now you can enjoy this new superfood morning, noon and night. How wonderful to start the morning with fresh baked muffins or oatmeal pancakes, and enjoy a delicious scone with a cup of tea in the afternoon, all naturally gluten-free. Best of all, Salute Santé! mixes are made with no wheat flour. Salute Santé! Grapeseed Flour Baking Mixes are super healthy, since grapeseed flour is rich in antioxidants, calcium and potassium, high in insoluble dietary fiber and is naturally gluten- and sodium-free. All free of wheat, they aim to please! For more information, visit booth #9402, 3rd Floor Ballroom.

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