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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 6 Alpha Packaging Introduces PET Jars for Cannabis, CBD Products By Marny Bielefeldt, Vice President of Mar- keting, Alpha Packaging Alpha Packaging is excited to introduce a new line of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic jars for adult-use cannabis and CBD products. Our proprietary line of PET jars features a sleek, wider profile than our traditional plastic jars. The result is a jar line that mates flush with child-re- sistant closures (CRCs) and eliminates the unattractive "overhang" that CRC closures have when paired with traditional-width jars. These 4-ounce, 6-ounce and 8-ounce PET jars all feature a special 70mm neck finish that accommodates both 70mm child-resis- tant and traditional continuous-thread clo- sures. Jars in this new line: meet CPSC require- ments for child resistant packaging; can be blow molded in clear, transparent or opaque colors; are currently stocked in white and black in our West Coast warehouse; can be run in post-consumer (recycled) PET; and feature deco lugs on the base so they can be easily screen printed or labeled with pres- sure-sensitive labels. In addition to this new PET jar line, Alpha manufactures and stocks a line of high-den- sity polyethylene (HDPE) jars in our West Coast Ware- house. The 2-ounce, 4- ounce and 8-ounce HDPE jars are stocked in black and white, and available by the case. They also mate flush with push-to-turn CRC closures for an attrac- tive total package. Both jar lines are suitable for any prod- uct that requires child-resistant packaging, including medical and recreational cannabis products in flower, edibles, con- centrates and topicals. In addition to jars, we offer packaging for liquids, tablet and capsules ranging in size from 1 ounce to 32 ounces. As a respected manufacturer of plastic packaging for the phar- maceutical, nutritional and food industries, Alpha brings unmatched expertise, influence and passion to the fast- changing cannabis indus- try. We follow the impact of new laws and regula- tions for cannabis packaging in the U.S. and Canada as they evolve. Alpha has manufac- turing sites in the United States, Canada and Europe. We stand behind our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers, providing only the highest quality products. Visit Alpha Packaging at booth #4557. For more information, go to www.alphap.com, call 800.421.4772 or email marketing@ alphap.com. Next Level Snacking from SUZIE'S Good Groceries Company, under its popular SUZIE'S brand, continues to launch cate- gory-changing healthy products while im- proving its healthy natural staples. Snacking never had it so good – great taste and better- for-you ingredients! Nothing says snacking like flatbreads, so at Expo West the company is launching SUZIE'S newest flatbreads: Sprouted Mul- tiseed and Sprouted Pretzel Top. The sprout- ing grain process increases many of the grain's key ingredients, including vitamins, folate, fiber and essential amino acids. The sprouting process also lessens allergens and makes grains easier to digest. Made with whole grains, non-GMO, kosher and deli- cious. Whatever your favorite nosh, it sits best on a SUZIE'S ancient grain flatbread. Available in four other delicious flavor pro- files: Kamut & Sesame, Kamut with Rose- mary, 7 Ancient Grain and Spelt Multiseed. Sprouting tasted so good, the company has incorporated sprouted rice into its Thin Cake line. SUZIE'S Thin Cakes are perfect by themselves, as a bread substitute or with your favorite nosh topping them. Delicious simple ingredient Thin Cakes are now avail- able in nine flavor profiles: Unsalted & Light Salted Organic Brown Rice, Organic Corn – Lightly Salted or with Sesame & Quinoa, Organic Multigrain, Organic Spelt & Flax, Buckwheat with Quinoa & Flax, Lentil and now Sprouted Rice. SUZIE'S ventures into next level snacking in the better-for-you category continue with 2 Peas & A Bean, a delicious, high fiber, high protein snack. Its nut butter topped vegetable puffed snack has everything you want and nothing you don't in a nosh! What do you get when you com- bine puffed yellow peas, puffed green peas and puffed red beans with a light dusting of almond butter or peanut butter? An amaz- ingly delicious snack combining 7 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein with a crunch! SUZIE'S 2 Peas & A Bean Puffs are baked to crunchy perfection, delivering plant protein, fiber, flavor and snackifaction in every bite. 2 Peas & A Bean are non-GMO, baked, gluten free, vegan and kosher. If your customers are in a snacking mode, introduce them to SUZIE'S new better-for- you snack kits. Four of its Thin Cakes com- bined with a sachet of hummus, almond butter or peanut butter will satisfy that crav- ing guilt free. These come in a 10-pack shelf or counter display ready tray, the per- fect new profit center for rice cakes. If spreading out the hummus or al- mond butter isn't your customer's thing, and they're still trying to fill the void with a better-for-you guilt free snack, then SUZIE'S Topped Rice Cakes are just the ticket. Avail- able in 10 two-pack shelf or counter display ready trays. Flavor profiles include Peanut Butter, Chocolate or Almond Butter Topped Lentil Cakes. SUZIE'S – Innovation you can taste, innovation for your health! In- novation that drives sales! For more information, visit booth #1535, go to www.goodgroceries.com, email info@good -groceries.com or call 718.768.0821. Follow the company on Pinterest and Instagram or go to www.twitter.com/SuziesBrand or www .facebook.com/Suzies.Natural.Products. Shangnergy from Hsu's Ginseng Enterprise Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises, Inc. has been a premier American ginseng grower, importer and exporter of ginseng since 1974. Hsu's defines the international American ginseng trade through numerous export awards at the state and national level. Located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, it operates on more than 1,000 acres of virgin ginseng land to produce highly prized Wisconsin-grown American ginseng. Its investment into growing the highest quality American ginseng for more than 40 years allows it to create unique ways to enjoy ginseng in your daily life. Shangnergy is formulated with premium Wisconsin Ginseng – an ancient and essen- tial ingredient believed to boost energy, re- duce stress and improve memory. American ginseng roots by Hsu's Ginseng are available in several families and sizes for a multitude of uses in foods, soups, teas and gift-giving. American ginseng is known as a yin (cool- ing) tonic, for those who are yang (hot) in nature. It is recommended for all ages and sexes, for all seasons and for daily, long-term use. As an adap- togen, a natural substance known to normalize body functions, American gin- seng helps the body to uti- lize other substances more efficiently and supports elimination of toxic substances that affect the body's wellbeing. Shangnergy is an exciting blend of natu- ral Wisconsin American ginseng root ex- tract and ginsenoside compound K, as well as herbal fruits that include an original Ju- jube Fruit Liquid Extract, Goji Fruit Liquid Extract, Astragalus Root Liquid Extract, Sangi Root Liquid Extract and Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract. A conven- ient and tasty way for people on the go to take ginseng. Take one bottle daily. Visit www.hsu ginseng.com to take advantage of this trial price. Samples are available at booth #4319. Visit Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises at booth #4319. For more information, go to www.hsuginseng.com, call 800.826.1577 or email info@hsuginseng.com. Sapphire Flavors and Fragrances: Savor the Aroma, Taste the Difference Sapphire Flavors and Fragrances is a ver- tically integrated natural flavor and extract company. Sapphire prides itself on deliv- ering best in class natural and organic fla- vors at an exceptional value. Sapphire headquarters, R&D labs and manufactur- ing are in Fairfield, New Jersey. Sapphire also has operations in Cuernavaca, Mex- ico. Through Sapphire's global scientific re- search, it incorporates new natural aromatic ingredients and extracts into its natural fla- vors, and specializes in the creation of cus- tom natural flavors and extracts to meet your specific application needs. At Sapphire, it is important that its natural flavors provide something more than the typ- ical flavor experience. The company prides itself on the ability of its flavors to have an artisan feel that is created exclusively for its customers' tastes and needs. Sapphire's dedicated team spends time ex- ploring flavors and flavor experiences from around the world in order to create the natu- ral flavors and extracts that are tailor made for its customers. It has found that natural flavors must be individually customized to perform well in different products. Sapphire continuously searches for the finest natu- ral materials possible for the creation of its natural flavors. Just as artisan foods in the old-world benefited from ingredients grown in the field to the moment they end up on the table, its natural flavor ingredients benefit from the company's vertical integration process. Sapphire goes above and beyond to help you create a successful product. Its mar- keting software can help determine trends and assist customers in creating a product that will thrive in the marketplace. Its ex- pertise combined with passion blends to- gether to bring you some- thing unique and fruitful. When working with Sap- phire, you are benefiting not only from the years of experience that the team has, but also in the centuries of experience that artisans have with creating flavors that are spe- cially crafted to invigorate the senses of those who enjoy quality natural foods and beverages. No request is too small nor too difficult for the Sapphire team. Join Sapphire to savor the aroma and taste the difference. For more information, go to www.sapphire flavors.com, call 973.200.8849 or follow the company on social media @sapphireflavors.