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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 6 White Coffee Named One of Top Licensees in the World for Second Consecutive Year For two years in a row, White Coffee Cor- poration, the Long Island City coffee im- porter and roaster, was recognized as one of the top licensees in the world by License Global Magazine, the premier publication in the licensing industry. More than a quar- ter of White Coffee's revenue is realized via licensed brands. The August 2018 issue of the magazine identified White Coffee Cor- poration as a leader in the beverage and food categories among 175 licensees glob- ally. White Coffee has licensed the following brands, among others, within the last decade: Kahlúa ® , Entenmann's ® , Jim Beam ® , Elvis Presley ® /ABG, LLC, Emeril's ® , Hell's Kitchen™, First Colony and National Geo- graphic™. License Global Magazine's report was compiled through a combination of reader surveys and industry intelligence. The re- port acknowledges that, "Licensees are a vital part of retail. As third party services for design, distribution and manufacturing, licensees help licensors' product get to as many retail shelves as possible." The mag- azine compiled a list of some of the leading licensees across all categories, including the "best of the best" in the busi- ness from apparel licensees to consumer electronics manu- facturers. Jonathan White, Executive Vice President of White Cof- fee Corporation, explains how over the last 10 years the company's strategic alignment with power brands has been a boom for all in- volved. "There is growing demand by consumers for high quality products from brands that are trusted and valued. Li- censed sales opened mass, grocery club and off-price channels for us – we are now selling to category leaders in each sector." About White Coffee Corporation White Coffee Corpora- tion is based in Long Is- land City, New York, and is a third-generation, cer- tified woman-owned business, in operation since 1939. As a core part of its coffee offerings, White Coffee is proud of its collaboration with prominent licensed brands. These coffee products are available in retail outlets throughout the United States and online. All trademarks referenced herein are the properties of their respective owners. For more information, go to www.white coffee.com or call 800.221.0140. Sea What's New from Legal Sea Foods and Stonewall Kitchen For over 60 years, Legal Sea Foods has de- lighted guests with its ocean-fresh fare and New England-inspired menu. Now, Stonewall Kitchen is proud to lend its spe- cialty food expertise to bring signature sauces, condiments and more from Legal Sea Foods' kitchen to your customer's table. For this initial product launch, Stonewall Kitchen focused on creating ex- ceptional versions of classic seafood ac- companiments, taking inspiration from the recipes that Legal Sea Foods crafted for its menu. Famous for its jumbo shrimp, lump crab cakes and New England clam chow- der, among many other delicious dishes, Stonewall Kitchen created complementary condiments for pairing with at-home ver- sions of these restaurant favorites. This in- cludes new pantry staples like the House Tartar Sauce, House Cocktail Sauce and House Vinaigrette. The House Tartar Sauce features tangy pickle relish, notes of dill and a creamy, aioli-like texture that's per- fect with just about any fried food, while tomatoes and horseradish give the House Cocktail Sauce a light, zingy flavor for an excel- lent dip to serve with chilled shrimp or dollop on top of freshly shucked oysters. A garden salad drizzled with the expertly balanced House Vinaigrette makes for a winning side to complete any meal. Of course, with Stonewall Kitchen at the helm, this line also contains a few sur- prises. Take the Chipotle Tartar Sauce, which adds spicy, smoky peppers into the mix for a product that imparts a South- western kick to everything from fish sand- wiches to French fries. Or, try familiar flavors in a new way with the Lemon Dill Aioli. It's creamy, herbaceous and tangy from the inclusion of both lemon juice and oil, repli- cating the typical squeeze of citrus and sprinkling of dill that finishes off fish, only in a dippable, spread- able form. Rounding out the launch is the two- for-one Lemon Dill Marinade & Dress- ing, the Spicy Cocktail Sauce, which has an extra dose of horseradish plus jalapeños and chili powder for heat, and the simple-yet-sensational Oyster Crackers that go swimmingly with any chowder, soup or stew. Tasty and qual- ity made, these products will have your customers hooked from the very first bite! Turn 'Stressed' Into 'Desserts' with Genesee Candy Land An interview with Lorri Alden, Owner, Gene- see Candy Land. GN: Tell our readers about your company. LA: Well, I'm not only the Owner of Gene- see Candy Land, but I am known as the 'Chocolate Bacon Queen.' I founded the company in 2015 in Golden, Colorado. The company is dedicated to crafting unique, decadent treats of the highest quality to sur- prise and delight consumers every day. We like to point out that the word 'stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts'! Our products include chocolate bacon strips, chocolate bacon truffles, chocolate bacon bites and chocolate dipped jerky. These products are under our signature brand OINKS, the sweet and salty meat treat. Genesee Candy Land also offers jumbo, decadent cookies in five flavors, fudge bites and a line of chocolate novelties called 'ani- mal poop,' which includes Deer Droppings, Dino Dung, Elk Scat and more. GN: What brings Genesee Candy Land its greatest pride? LA: Although we are manufacturers and wholesalers of unique sweet treats, we think like retailers because we are retailers. I currently own one convenience store as well as a retail chocolate shop, so we are very aware of what's important in store owners' buying decisions. Things such as strong profit margins with reasonable SRP for shoppers, good shelf life, displays and POS materials, small minimums, and great packaging that will catch the shoppers' attention. GN: How do your products or services help your customers compete in their market- place? LA: Our products are very unique! There are not many com- pletely new products being intro- duced these days, so when consumers discover sweet meat treats – such as chocolate bacon strips, chocolate bacon bites and chocolate bacon truffles – the OINKS brand will generate new sales and another reason for consumers to return to that store. Also, we are the only USDA-certified manufacturing facility in the U.S. to produce chocolate bacon prod- ucts. Finally, we have strong profit margins, free displays, low minimums and good shelf life for our products. For more information, go to www.genesee candyland.com or call 303.526.3073. Les Trois Petits Cochons Launches New Sous-Vide Egg Bite Product Line Since its opening as a small charcuterie shop selling pâtés and quiches in New York in 1975, Les Trois Petits Cochons (The Three Little Pigs) has taken pride in combining elevated with accessible, main- taining the company's premium sourcing, production and quality standards that make for great French food products. This long- time specialty leader has modernized the quiches it sold in the original shop in Greenwich Village with the launch of a new line of all natural, cage-free Sous- Vide Egg Bites. This new category for the brand main- tains Les Trois Petits Cochons' core values and principles of premium ingredients and handcrafted production methods. By utiliz- ing the traditional French sous-vide cook- ing method, Les Trois Petits Cochons creates tender, perfectly cooked egg bites that have a refined texture and gourmet taste. The all natural, cage-free Sous-Vide Egg Bites are gluten-free, high in protein, con- tain zero sugar and are low in carbohy- drates. They are available in four delicious varieties: Bacon & Swiss, Prosciutto & Gruyère, Ham & Espelette Pepper, and a vegetarian option of Spinach & Feta. Les Trois Petits Cochons' new Sous-Vide Egg Bites are high-qual- ity, all natural and fully cooked – perfect as breakfast, lunch, an on-the-go snack or a healthy addition to kid's lunchboxes. They are also keto-friendly and a healthy alternative to carbohydrate-packed break- fast sandwiches. No matter your lifestyle or personal preference, there is an option for everyone, including eating them at room temperature or heating them by microwave, toaster oven or stove. Les Trois Petits Cochons' Sous- Vide Egg Bites and other products are available in natural and conventional retailers nationwide as well as online at www.3pigs.com. Visit www.3pigs.com and click "Contact Us" to locate a store near you. Connect on social media with Facebook at @3pigspate or on Instagram at @3pigspate. For more information, go to www.3pigs.com, call 212.219.1230 or email info@3pigs.com.

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