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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 5 1 Monday, March 4, 2019 Manitou Trading Company Brings Top Food Trends to Consumer Kitchens Authentic global flavors are a top food trend for 2019, according to recent mar- ket research and the industry's top con- sumer-facing publications. Thanks to social media, the popularity of globally- inspired street food and a rise in the num- ber of Americans traveling international- ly, consumers are eager to try authentic, regionally-specific dishes and cuisines. At the same time, a full 82 percent of American meals are now prepared at home, according to researcher NPD Group – up significantly from just a decade ago. At the nexus of these trends is Manitou Trading Company with its Global Spice Blends, Sauce Starters and Naturally-Seasoned Rice and Grain Fusions. Since 2013, the brand has offered easy-to-use, clean-label spice blends and meal solutions inspired by adventure. From one-step vegan Coconut Curry Sauce Starters to sofi Award-win- ning Korean Bulgogi Seasoning, Manitou Trading Company gives home chefs a fun, easy way to cook trending dishes at home. "People want to make the foods they've seen online or tried in restau- rants, but might not always know how," said Chef Jeffrey Troiola, Head of Product Development for Manitou. "Our Global Spice Blends and Sauce Starters are crafted to be approachable, easy-to- use and authentic. They're developed with the busy home cook in mind." There are two new product lines inspired by trending global flavors. Mexican Mole Sauce Starters are gluten- and dairy-free sauce starters that require only water and a few minutes to pre- pare. The four fla- vors include: Oaxacan Mole Negro: One of the seven traditional moles of Oaxaca, Mexico, Mole Negro Sauce Starter features a rich blend of spicy dried chiles, ground almonds, warm and savory spices, and plenty of bittersweet dark chocolate. Oaxacan Mole Amarillo: Mole Amarillo takes its name from aji amarillo, the hot yellow chile pepper that gives the sauce its unique color and flavor. A delicate blend of tomato, onion, garlic, herbs and chiles, Mole Amarillo is delicious with a wide array of proteins. Pipian Mole Verde: Pipian is the Spanish word for "pumpkin seed," a key element in this bright, aromatic Mole Verde Sauce Starter brimming with flavor thanks to a blend of mild green chiles, onion, garlic, spices and nutty ground hemp seeds. Manchamanteles Chile- Fruit Mole: This sweet, spicy mole gets its heat from a blend of chiles and its sweetness from fruity pineapple. Tomato, savory aromatics, herbs and a hint of cin- namon round out the sauce's flavor while ground almonds a creamy, satisfying tex- ture. There are also four new additions to Manitou's Global Spice Blends line, each inspired by a different African dish. All new products are available online in 2019. Consumers can find Manitou's entire line of products online, and at Walmart, Kroger stores and select retail- ers nationwide. For more information, go to www.manitou trading.com or call 847.693.7704. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts is a family owned business that has its roots on Kauai, Hawaii. Salty Wahine specializes in tropically infused season- ings and cane sugar. Laura Cristobal Andersland created Salty Wahine in June 2008 as a sole proprietorship. Salty Wahine's business revolves around her mission statement of "Making Eating Healthy Fun"! Laura learned the value of Hawaiian sea salts at a young age from her paternal Hawaiian grandmother. The award-win- ning Salty Wahine products fulfill the need to prepare meals with healthy pre- mixed gourmet seasonings that enhance the dining experience. Salty Wahine uses the local flavors of not only herbs and spices, but also of tropical fruits to create amazing super fruit infused blends that taste good and are eye appealing. Salty Wahine takes pride in the fact that 84 percent of its end prod- uct is Hawaii origin. Laura started selling Salty Wahine products at local stores and craft fairs on Kauai. Salty Wahine's products can be found at over 200 stores and restau- rants worldwide, including Hawaii Commissaries, Navy Exchange, Safeway, Foodland, Travel Traders, ABC stores, Lamont's, Whalers General Stores and Accents throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. Salty Wahine has expanded to include a full line of foodservice sizes for chefs, caterers, food manufacturing and government cafeterias. Salty Wahine can provide bulk packaging up to a 2,000 pound super sack. Laura pro- motes her products at Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Shows in New York City and San Francisco, the Tokyo Food and Beverage Show and at Aloha Festivals in Hawaii, California, Nevada and Arizona. Salty Wahine has grown from a small part-time busi- ness to a nationally recog- nized family owned compa- ny. Laura has used her busi- ness experience to prepare her children to expand the Salty Wahine brand world- wide. Laura's children are the fifth generation to live on Kauai, have graduated from college and have become full time employees assum- ing all responsibilities, allowing Laura and her husband David to market the business. Salty Wahine has won the 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 "Best of the Best Kauai Made Product," 2017 Pacific Edge Best Hawaii Family Business, 2017 SBA Hawaii Exporter of the Year, Hawaii's Retail Merchants Association 2017 Ho`okela Awards for Retail Merchant of the Year and Fastest Growing Retail Business in Hawaii, 2016 Pacific Business News Fastest Fifty Award, 2015 Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year and 2012 Kauai Economic Development Board Agricultural Business Plan Competition 1st Place Winner. Salty Wahine has received 25 product awards from the International Fiery Food Challenge, International Scovie Awards and World Hot Sauce Competition. Laura's all-purpose dry rub Hawaiian Rub has received three International 1st Place Awards for poul- try. Island Volcano received the 1st Place People's Choice Award for the best dry rub at Zest Fest in Irving, Texas in January 2018. Island Curry received a 2019 1st place Scovie award for the best curry soup. Passion Orange Guava Pepper received the World Champion Condiment Award at the 2017 World Hot Sauce Awards. For more information, go to www.salty wahine.com or call 808.378.4601. New Soft-Baked Cookies from J&M Foods J&M Foods proudly continues its family tradition and passion for good food by providing customers with the best tasting cheese straws and cookies in the market. As a family-owned business operating for roughly three decades, the company is happy to bring a little joy to its cus- tomers' eating experience. The company currently offers 19 varieties of cheese straws and cookies as well as additional seasonal offerings. Working with various combinations of cheeses, chocolates, nuts, grains, fruits and spices, there's never a dull moment at J&M Foods. Its products are great for everyday pleasure and make the perfect gift. In addition, the company is always in the kitchen exploring new possibilities to tickle the taste buds and provide some- thing new for its customers' enjoyment. In keeping with its 100-year-old family recipe that inspired the great tast- ing Original Cheese Straws, J&M Foods is committed to maintaining its heritage of providing great products made from the finest ingredients available. All of its products are trans fat free and baked with care. Its latest cre- ation, and some- thing it is very proud to add to the Janis & Melanie line of products, comes in the form of a large, soft- baked cookie (3 inches in diameter). They're made with butter, whole egg and a whole lot of love. Varieties include Chocolate Chunk, Brownie and Oatmeal Cranberry. Each carton con- tains eight 1-ounce cookies, which are individually wrapped. Enjoy them with milk, coffee, tea, ice cream or by them- selves anytime as a snack. J&M Foods enjoys being flexible enough to handle all its customers' needs. Located in a 32,000 square foot facility residing on 21 acres, it has room to grow along with its cus- tomers. Centrally located and nationally recognized, J&M Foods is an award-win- ning market leader within the specialty foods industry. For more information or to discuss a pri- vate label need, call 800.264.2278. Dutch Cheese Makers: Traditional Values, Old-World Craftsmanship Dutch Cheese Makers has been making cheese since 1890. It adheres to the strict traditional values and old-world crafts- manship in creating the perfect taste, tex- ture and quality in every cheese it makes. For over a century, the company's cheesemakers have been recognized for their commitment to quality, purity, tex- ture and taste. At Dutch Cheese Makers, every cheese offered is a direct result of their enduring commitment. The milk used in every Gouda variety is the freshest and purest Holland has to offer and is certified by the Dutch Authorities to ensure that it's 100 percent Dutch produced milk. The company's strict adherence to time-tested aging techniques help to draw out flavors and textures ideally suited for today's tastes, cuisines and lifestyles. Consider its classic Goudas, Italian-inspired Pareggio or any one of its other premium crafted young and aged cheeses. Dutch Cheese Makers also offers a direct line of contact to the cheesemaker without the middleman, thus reducing cost, not quality. For more information, call 631.533.9202 or email the National Sales Manager at tsirera@dutchcheesemakers.com.