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GOURMET NEWS MAY 2019 www.gourmetnews.com EVERYDAY INDULGENCES 1 8 Hammond's Brands has introduced two new chocolate bars. Coconut Cream Pie is a milk chocolate treat with coconut flakes and a rich, creamy ganache, and So- dapop! is a unique, cola-fla- vored milk chocolate bar featuring fizzy popping candy which repli- cates the carbonated beverage. Each 2.25 ounce bar is packed 12 retail units per display with a sug- gested retail price of $2.99. Hammond's Candies 888.226.3999 www.hammondscandies.com New Chocolate Bar Flavors from Hammond's La Perruche crafts delectable white and golden-brown, coarse cut sugar cubes. They offer all of the flavor and appeal of authentic, 100 percent pure cane sugar. The white lumps are distinguished by their unique shape, and add a touch of ele- gance and originality to any coffee, tea or cocktail. The enthusiast seeking the fla- vors of raw cane sugar will likely prefer the warm golden-brown cubes with a delight- ful hint of caramel. An icon in sugar cane history, La Per- ruche is now part of France's gourmet and cultural heritage. Since the brand's recog- nition award almost 130 years ago, La Per- ruche has prospered in France and well beyond its borders, sharing the finest quality sugar around the world. The origi- nal shape, warm, g o l d e n - b r o w n color and unique taste of the coarse cut cubes make it the real emblem of the brand, which over the years has become the symbol of a highly sought after art de vivre; art of life. Show your customers and friends the finest sugar on the market, La Perruche. World Finer Foods 973.338.0300 www.worldfiner.com The Sweet Taste of Elegance Individually wrapped, buttery Enstrom Al- mond Toffee Petites are the gold standard for snacking. This all-natural, world-fa- mous Almond Toffee is crafted from the perfect blend of fresh California almonds, sweet cream butter and pure cane sugar, covered in a generous layer of rich choco- late to create a treat unlike any other. From its humble, small-town begin- nings, Enstrom Almond Toffee has be- come a world-class, internationally-known confection. Every batch is still made in Grand Junction, Colorado, using Founder Chet Enstrom's original recipe dating back to 1960, lov- ingly handed down through four genera- tions. En- strom Almond Toffee is made with all natural ingre- dients, and is certified gluten free and kosher for dairy. Enstrom Almond Toffee www.enstrom.com Enstrom Almond Toffee Petites Ariston's Hemp Infused Olive Oil launches this spring. This product combines all-nat- ural and high-quality hemp farmed by small farmers in northern Greece with Aris- ton's own extra virgin olive oil from south- west Greece into a delicious and healthy elixir. This oil combines the health benefits and flavors of both the nutty, earthy hemp oil and Ariston's grassy olive oil. This com- bination is ideal for salads, savory dress- ings and even homemade pestos. Combined with Ariston's Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and mustard, it makes an incredible salad dressing. Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com Ariston Hemp Infused Olive Oil DeBrand's Dark Raspberry Cream from the Classic Collection has been the company's most popular piece for three decades. It contains a pure, smooth raspberry cream and tart raspberry juice sur- rounded by dark (or milk) chocolate. Raspberry Creams are available in conveniently and tastefully packaged boxes of five, in bulk to be beautifully displayed in a case, or as part of the coveted Classic Collection gift box assortment. DeBrand's Classic Collection is offered in several varieties so that it can be the perfect size and price-point for any occa- sion. This is DeBrand Fine Chocolate's best-selling gourmet choco- late collection and is the ideal gift for people who appreciate quality and tradition. Timeless favorites make up DeBrand's most popular collection, in- cluding luscious caramel vari- ations, pure fruit creams bursting with intense flavors and re-inspired traditional se- lections such as Gourmet PB&J, Toffee Crush and Or- ange Cream. DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com DeBrand Fine Chocolate's Classic Collection Jasper Ranch Original Almond Brittle is the perfect everyday indulgence for the al- mond-loving consumer. Jasper Ranch only uses the highest quality almonds from its own orchards in California's central val- ley. Produced in a dedicated peanut-free facility, these premium California almonds are dry roasted and cooked in small batches to deliver exceptional quality. Jasper Ranch Original Almond Brittle is scored in 1-inch pieces for ease of snack- ing and packaged in a 5-ounce resealable gusset bag to fit perfectly on store shelves and in vehicle cup holders. Jasper Ranch is a proud brand of Jasper Specialty Foods, a multi-genera- tional, family-run operation headquartered in Newman, California, specializing in the production of unique almond-related food snacks, confections and other treats for the specialty food market. The com- pany is actively in- volved in developing new fla- vors, custom mixes and smart packag- ing with an empha- sis on small-batch process and exceptional quality. California almonds from Jasper Ranch are the perfect pairing of handcrafted production along with new and traditional flavors. Jasper Specialty Foods 800.255.1641 www.jasperspecialtyfoods.com Jasper Ranch Original Almond Brittle From the specialty food experts at Stonewall Kitchen comes a revitalized classic. New Basil Alfredo Sauce adds just the right amount of garden goodness, combining Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter and a splash of light cream with a handful of peppery basil for silky smooth richness that's perfectly balanced by a bright, herbaceous finish. This cheesy, savory sauce makes it easy for customers to ele- vate pasta, chicken and seafood dishes. Drizzled over pizza and bruschetta or set out with crudités, it's always ready for a dinner party. And imaginative home cooks can create quite a stir when they blend a dollop or more into their favorite hot arti- choke dip. Made with the qual- ity ingredients and de- livering the consistent excellence you and your customers ex- pect from Stonewall Kitchen, it's the versa- tile start of many Ital- ian-inspired meals that are positively delizioso! Stonewall Kitchen 888.326.5678 stonewallkitchen.com It's All About the Basil MarDona Specialty Foods has expanded its line to include a new bulk foodservice program that will offer all of its olive oil products: pure olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, and infused olive oils in 1- gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails. The company's black and white truffle-infused olive oils are also included in the program. MarDona's Balsamic Condimenti product line is now available in 1-gallon jugs and 5-gallon pails. This in- cludes aged Traditional Imported Balsamic and flavored balsamics: Fig, Blood Or- ange, Strawberry, Raspberry, Coconut, Chocolate and Coffee. MarDona's fusti container program, with containers available in 5-liter and 15-liter units, dispenses to the end user in style. All of these products are designed to meet the needs of both olive oil retail shops and manufacturers that use them as in- gredients for their own products. MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.truffleoilsandmore.com MarDona Bulk Program for Oils and Vinegars Summer Fancy Food Show Next Month in New York Prepare to be wowed. The Specialty Food Association is bringing more than 2,600 makers to New York City's Javits Center for the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show, June 23 through 25, 2019. Whether you're looking for a secret sauce or a profit- boosting brew or an ice cream they'll scream for, you'll have more than 200,000 delicious specialty foods and beverages to see and taste in your search. Prepare for what's next. Explore unex- pected flavors and emerging trends across the show floor. Discover up-and-comers in Incubator Village, New Brands on the Shelf and What's New, What's Hot! Show- cases. Dive into topics like block chain, sustainability or the plant-based food revolution in education ses- sions. There's always something new at the specialty food industry's No. 1 event! Register today at SFFS19.com. Specialty Food Association www.specialtyfood.com

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