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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 9 6 Collagen Effervescent Tablets from Trace Minerals Research Trace Minerals Research (TMR), America's number one selling trace mineral, liquid magnesium and trace mineral performance nutrition brand according to SPINS ® and the leading provider of trace mineral based sup- plements for over 45 years, officially adds Collagen Effervescent Tablets to its line of effervescent tablet offerings after a soft launch at Expo East 2018 in Baltimore. "Consumers in the natural market are con- stantly looking for convenient ways to live healthy," said Dave Chambers, National Sales Manager for TMR. "Ever since we in- troduced the effervescent tablets to retailers and consumers, they loved the innovative de- livery system of the fizzing tablet, the vibrant packaging, that it was free from anything ar- tificial, the price point, and that it tasted great. With the popularity of collagen, we feel like this delivery system is unique to the segment and will be a hit with our retailers just like all of our other effervescent tablets have been." Each fizzing tablet of Collagen Efferves- cent Tablets contains 250mg of collagen pep- tides type 1 and 3 and 500mg of vitamin C. The best thing is, they're easy and conven- ient and come with a refreshing, great-tasting natural peach mango flavor. Simply drop the tablet in 4-6 ounces of water and let it dis- solve. In addition, they're sugar free and gluten free. Collagen has gained so much attention lately because of the benefits it provides. It's the most abundant protein in the body and it supports healthy hair, skin, nails, bones, joints, connective tissues and muscles. How- ever, the body slows down production of col- lagen as it ages. Collagen production can also slow down due to certain health condi- tions and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Supplementing with collagen is important to main- tain healthy levels in the body. Collagen Effervescent tablets joins the effervescent team that includes three ver- sions of Max-Hydrate – citrus flavored Endurance, orange flavored Energy, lemon-lime flavored Immunity – and or- ange flavored Magnesium. Max-Hydrate was developed to be a high- performance electrolyte for those who are se- rious about their hydration. All versions have the same robust electrolyte formula of the Endurance version – 15 calories, 3 grams of carbohydrates and boasts 200 milligrams of potassium, 150 milligrams of sodium, 50 milligrams of magnesium and 10 milligrams of calcium. The Immunity has the base elec- trolyte formula, but it also includes 500 mil- ligrams of vitamin C. Energy includes 50 milligrams of natural caffeine from green tea extract. Magnesium contains 150mg of mag- nesium from magnesium carbon- ate. All three Max-Hydrate ver- sions and Magnesium are sugar free, gluten free, certified vegan and non-GMO. Collagen, Max-Hydrate and Magnesium Effervescent Tablets are sold individually at retail as a 10-tablet tube, but are sold in 8-tube point-of-purchase dis- plays to retailers for easy mer- chandising on a counter or shelf. A tube of Magnesium Effervescent Tablets carries an MSRP of $5.99 ($47.89 per dis- play), while the Collagen and Max-Hy- drate MSRP is $6.89 per tube ($55.09 per display). They are currently available in natural and specialty health food stores throughout the country and online. All TMR products come with an unconditional "Feel the Difference or Your Money Back" satisfaction guarantee. Visit Trace Minerals Research at booth #4137. Meliora Organic Jerky: Created for the Discerning Consumer Snacking without remorse. For many, it seems incongruous or inappropriate because traditionally many products, although they provide good flavor, are full of additives and chemical substances that can affect the phys- ical well-being of those who consume them. This concern has put the onus on the market- place to offer better and more healthy op- tions for the consumer; options that offer the possibility of safer and healthier snacks. A vibrant and growing population of con- sumers of organic foods demands that food producers provide more affordable, practical, organic and delicious solutions – without compromising taste. These discriminating shoppers have come to stay, and their influ- ence reaches worldwide proportions never seen before. Meliora Organic Jerky was developed as a result of this market need and the desire to create a superior product and offer a unique option for the marketplace. An organic beef product was generated, made from grass-fed cattle, free of gluten and dairy products with certificates that guaran- tee its quality and supe- rior purity. Meliora provides a snack high in protein, very low in fat and free of any artificial products. Without a doubt, Meliora Organic Jerky is the perfect com- bination of the best characteristics concen- trated in one package. It is a snack that has been created with the discerning consumer in mind – the shopper who is always in pur- suit of the best, is dedicated to healthier eat- ing and demands excellence, not only for themselves, but also for their families. Thousands of people enter grocery stores looking for snacks with these characteristics, in- vesting time and effort to search for products capa- ble of satisfying their qual- ity needs and containing specific components – an area where most of the products fail. Leaving the store with empty hands is a result that food producers cannot afford and cannot ignore. Snacking without remorse is now a reality. Meliora Organic Jerky fulfills all expecta- tions for healthy, tasty and satisfying snack options for all consumers. For more information, visit booth #1624. PhysiQOL from RidgeCrest Herbals When a customer walks into your store, what are they looking for? Regardless of the de- tails, one thing you know for sure – they are looking for a solution. They are looking for something that will improve their quality of life. The building blocks of quality of life generally include access to shelter, food, meaningful work, socialization and good health – and that last one is where you come in. If you can help bring improvement to a customer's health, that favorable impression is going to bring them back. That is where RidgeCrest Herbal's PhysiQOL comes in. Short for Physical Quality of Life, this botanical formula is de- signed to help support mobility and muscle recovery with a combination of herbs, in- cluding a high-quality, patented curcumin blend – because quality of life begins with being able to move through it! You will know PhysiQOL is the right option for your customer if they want to be able to move smoothly through their day, be more comfort- able or are looking for something to support a rigorous training regime and muscle movement. Many people think that getting stiff and sore is just part of getting older, so you may have to listen closely to read between the lines of what your customer is saying to realize that you have a solution to a problem they don't even know they have. Whatever your customer's situation and lifestyle, adding PhysiQOL to their routine will help sup- port their good health and improve their quality of life. Order the 2019 RidgeCrest Herbals Almanac to stay up- to-date on its monthly sales of PhysiQOL and its other great products, in- cluding the No. 1 selling natural lung prod- uct in the U.S., ClearLungs. Visit RidgeCrest Herbals at booth #3827. For more information, go to www.rcherbals.com or call 800.242.4649. Beet Juice and CBD Juice from The Pickle Juice Company The Pickle Juice Company, LLC based in Mesquite, Texas, has made a name for itself by developing a revolutionary approach to ad- dressing muscle cramps and taking the "func- tional foods" concept from the physiological realm to the neurological realm. By addressing muscle cramps at the neurological root cause rather than the physiological symptoms, the company's flagship products, Pickle Juice ® Sport and Pickle Juice Shots have become widely regarded as the most effective and quickest acting treatments for muscle cramps. The rapid growth of the company has al- lowed it to be recognized as one of the top 10 fastest growing food and beverage com- panies in the United States. It has created global expansion with distribution in Aus- tralia, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe. Growth has also allowed for the construction of a new, state of the art manufacturing facility, increasing social responsibility and the announcement of two new products in the pipeline: Beet Juice and CBD Juice. Both of the newly an- nounced products are designed to provide so- lutions to specific problems using natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals. Social Responsibility The Pickle Juice Company, LLC has once again partnered with Bike MS to be a national sponsor of each of the 59 Bike MS events taking place in 2019. In addition to working with Bike MS, the Pickle Juice Company, LLC supports over 450 non-profit charity events throughout the United States annually, is committed to helping bridge the gender pay gap in sports and supports amateur sports or- ganizations all over the world. Beet Juice The nitrates in beets have long been recognized by elite athletes as a natural way to increase the oxygenation levels of red blood cells. Addition- ally, beets can increase blood flow, lower cho- lesterol and allow consumers to exercise longer. The Pickle Juice Com- pany, LLC has developed an or- ganic concentrated Beet Shot that contains the same amount of nitrates of three beets in one 2.5-ounce serving. CBD Juice CBD has recently become the hot item in the CPG industry. The Pickle Juice Company, LLC has devel- oped a Lavender Spearmint flavored CBD shot that contains 50mg of pure CBD isolate (zero percent THC) per 2.5-ounce serving. This product is designed to help prevent pain and inflammation and reduce anxiety. For more information, visit the Organic sec- tion of Hall C at booth #2590 or go to www.picklepower.com.

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