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Reach More Gluten-Free and Natural Food Consumers Exhibiting at a Nourished Festival, formerly the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo, is the best way for retailers and CPG brands to reach gluten-free, allergen-free and natural food consumers. Traveling to 10 cities throughout the county, this gluten-free and specialty diet festival has expanded to include sections for paleo, keto and plant-based products. If your store offers private label items for special diets, exhibiting at the Nourished Festival allows you to promote and sample these products, show the "free-from" commu- nity you can ac- c o m m o d a t e their needs and drive sales back to your store. Becoming an exhibitor is a great way to reinforce your commitment to the natural food community. Booth sales are now open for 2019 shows. The Nourished Group www.nourished.group GOURMET NEWS MARCH 2019 www.gourmetnews.com WFF WRAP-UP 1 6 Jasberry ® rice is a special variety of rice that was developed over a decade through natural cross-breeding. Organic and non-GMO, Jasberry rice is dark purple in color. Jasberry rice has 40 times more antioxidants than brown rice, seven times more antioxidants than kale and three times more antioxidants than red quinoa. Jasberry rice's amazing antioxidant con- tent makes it the world's newest super- food. Furthermore, Jasberry rice has been recognized with several international awards for its so- cial impact as it supports over 2,500 small-scale organic farmers in rural Thailand to help them grow their way out of poverty. Green Spot Foods LLC 414.412.5670 www.jasberry.net Jasberry Rice Your customers can now rosé all day with Stonewall Kitchen's new Rosé Vinaigrette, a delightful dressing that features a bright and vibrant vinegar distilled from every- one's favorite blush-toned wine. Once only thought of as a summertime drink, today rosé is the "it" vino on the market, ubiqui- tous yet still effortlessly chic and available bottled, boxed or canned. It has even made the leap beyond the wine aisle and into seltzers, ciders, candies—and, yes, vinaigrettes. To create wine vinegar, rosé is aged until it's concentrated in flavor, developing a pleasantly tart taste with lovely fruity notes. Stonewall Kitchen then pairs this vinegar with black pepper, garlic, oil and a few other in- gredients, resulting in a won- derfully refreshing dressing that's tangy and sweet. An ideal product for ever-popu- lar brunch gatherings, Rosé Vinaigrette will leave cus- tomers tickled pink by how it complements dishes like berry-studded salads and roasted vegetables. Stonewall Kitchen 888.326.5678 www.stonewallkitchen.com Yes Way, Rosé! MarDona Bulk Olive Oil & Balsamic Program MarDona has expanded its line to include a new bulk food service program, which will offer all of its olive oil products: pure olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, and infused olive oils in one-gallon jugs and five-gal- lon pails. MarDona's, Wild Forest's and La Truffe's black and white truffle-infused olive oils are also included in the pro- gram, as well as MarDona's Balsamic Condimenti product line, including Tradi- tional Im- ported Bal- samic and all of the com- pany's fruit- flavored balsamics. MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com Oleo Elvira Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Oleo Elvira Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an unparalleled oil from Granada that was born from tradition and history. Discover a unique blend of Picual, Hojiblanca, Lucio, Loaime, Gordal de Granada, Negrillo de Iz- nalloz and Escarabajuelo olives. The millenarian olive trees of Granada give this oil a delicate scent of almond with, at first, a sweet sensation followed by a slightly bitter finish. The oil pairs well with Manchego cheese and Iberico ham. Cold pressed and unfiltered, this excep- tional organic olive oil comes in a unique packaging with an authentic golden label. While the bottle will stand out on your shelf and catch the eye of your customers, it is the exquisite marriage of the different olives that will draw them to come back for more. Packed with units in a case, The French Farm offers two sizes, a 16-ounce or a 24.34-ounce bottle. Imported directly from Spain. The French Farm 713.660.0577 wholesale.frenchfarm.com DeBrand Mini Bunnies are the perfect ad- dition to every Easter basket. Each pack- age of 10 miniature solid chocolate bunnies is indi- vidually wrapped and available in milk or dark chocolate. They are perfect as mini-treats, but in addition to snacking, they are great sitting on whipped cream that tops a drink or dessert. DeBrand also offers larger solid choco- late bunnies that are individually wrapped and available in dark, milk and white chocolate. DeBrand's signature Rocky Road Egg contains creamy milk or rich dark chocolate blended with buttery caramel, made-from-scratch, fluffy vanilla marshmallows and whole roasted al- monds and roasted pecan halves. They are packaged in a clear bag with an elegant pink or yellow bow. "Happy Easter" Chocolate Thought Bars are also a big hit and are available in milk and dark chocolate. Chocolate Thought Bars are available for all holidays and occasions. DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com Easter-Themed Treats from DeBrand GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee is the first of its kind, providing a salty caramelized flavor to the sweet simplic- ity of honey. A paleo-friendly blend, this spread can be used to provide an unex- pected and exciting taste to many dishes. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee is made by blending nutty and aromatic brown butter from grass fed cows with clover blossom honey – all sourced and made in the Pacific North- west. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee has a slightly sweet and salty caramel-like fla- vor, and a smooth and creamy texture. Use as a spread on toast, bagels, pan- cakes and waffles; as topping on pop- corn or for roasting vegetables, nuts and meats. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee became an instant sensation at the Winter Fancy Food Show and was voted the top ghee present due to its taste and versatility. GloryBee 800.456.7923 www.glorybee.com GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee Introducing Hammond's Gourmet Cookies and New Chocolate Bar Flavors Hammond's Brands, the parent company of Hammond's Candies and Old Dominion Peanut Company, has announced exciting additions to its product lineup for 2019. Fur- ther expanding into the snacking category, it has introduced a collection of rich, buttery, bite-sized tea cookies. Hammond's has also added two flavors to its much-loved assortment of gourmet chocolate bars. Hammond's cookies will be available in January 2019 in four delicious flavors: Lemon Raspberry, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Chip. A fifth seasonal flavor, Chocolate Peppermint, will be added to the collection for holiday 2019. Each flavor comes in a 5 ounce box packed 8 per case with an MSRP of $5.99. The two new chocolate bars will also hit shelves in January 2019. Coconut Cream Pie is a milk chocolate treat with coconut flakes and a rich, creamy ganache, and So- dapop! is a unique, cola-flavored milk chocolate bar featuring fizzy popping candy which replicates the carbonated beverage. Each 2.25 ounce bar is packed 12 retail units per display with an MSRP of $2.99. "We are excited to kick off the new year with these great new products," said An- drew Whisler, Hammond's Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Develop- ment. "We're especially excited to enter the cookie category providing consumers with even more great everyday treats with Hammond's quality. From classic Chocolate Chip to delicious Salted Caramel, there is a flavor to satisfy every sweet tooth." "We're always working on new flavors to expand our chocolate bar assortment," added Andrew Schuman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Customers will love the decadent flavor of Coconut Cream Pie, and Sodapop! is completely unique. The popping candy throughout the bar delivers a fun and sweet surprise in every bite." Hammond's Brands www.hammondscandies.com

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