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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2019 n GOURMET NEWS NH 6 6 bitters, specialty sodas and concentrates, cocktail mixers and ingredients, olives, cher- ries and various other specialty items. Asso- ciated Buyers has worked hard to rebuild what Gotham Artisanal supplied to its cus- tomers, as well as grow and improve upon the product offering and customer service. It is now serving the NYC area with a limited but exceptional catalog of products. Associated Buyers is a family-owned, cer- tified organic distributor of natural, organic, specialty and local foods to the Northeast mar- ket from its warehouse and offices in Southern New Hampshire. Over the years, it has grown from just a few people serving local markets to a small company serving a diverse account base across New England. Since the mid-70s, its customers have come to the company for its friendly, reliable customer service and di- verse product mix. It distributes to a wide va- riety of accounts, including retail grocery stores, co-ops, restaurants and cafes, colleges, institutions, hospitality establishments and buying clubs across the Northeast. The company delivers to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and now the five bor- oughs of New York City, Hudson Valley and Long Island. It is slowly expanding into the New York City area and bringing with it over 40 years of experience in natural, organic and spe- cialty food distribution across the Northeast. The company has always and will always pride itself on providing personal, caring and innovative service to all its partners, and both its customers and vendors. The company looks forward to continuing to serve all of its loyal customers, and wel- comes its new customers. For more information, visit booth #8139. If you are interested in becoming a customer in the New York City area, email gotham@assoc buyers.com or call 603.664.5656. For general information, email info@assocbuyers.com. Associated Buyers (Cont'd. from p. 1) mineral lime, into true corn masa. This process is known as Nixtamal, a technique that originates from the Aztec period. I hand carve volcanic stones that we use to grind our non-GMO white corn. This process is very hands on, and it reflects in a taste that makes us JUST THE BEST TORTILLA CHIP™! GN: Where did the idea for the logo and brand come from? TA: The logo and brand were inspired by a photo of the owner's daughter. The picture was taken when she was three years old, making tortillas with her abuela in Cuer- navaca, Mexico. The owner would travel there and enjoy fresh corn tortillas and chips, and in 2011, decided to open the first tortille- ria in New England. GN: What chip flavors are available? TA: We have our original Sea Salt, Jalapeno Agave and Pico de Gallo flavored chips. We are certified by the Non-GMO Project, kosher cer- tified, Whole Grains Council certified, naturally gluten free and made with no additives or preservatives. Our chips are artisanally crafted from true corn masa. The only ingredients in our Sea Salt tortilla chips are non-GMO white corn, sunflower oil, sea salt and a trace of lime. Our Jalapeno Agave has a great balance of taste bringing a little heat, a little sweet. The Pico de Gallo is fiesta of flavors in your mouth. GN: How can customers learn more about the company? TA: We encourage everyone to go to our website, www.mininatortilla.com. You can order from our online shop at www.minina tortilla.com/shop. We offer cases of all three flavors of our tortilla chips, shirts, water bot- tles, thermoses and more. Please check us out! Visit Tortilleria Mi Nina at booth #228. For more information, go to www.minina tortilla.com, call 617.889.6462 or email info@mininatortilla.com. Follow the com- pany on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tortilleria Mi Nina (Cont'd. from p. 1) Asian ginseng. First of all, it is used for in- creasing an individual's energy and stam- ina. In fact, the famous Mayo Clinic conducted research using Wisconsin Gin- seng capsules, to test if the ginseng helped increase energy levels in cancer patients. The research, completed in 2012, proved that Wisconsin Ginseng increases a per- son's energy levels. Currently, another study by the Mayo Clinic is underway. For the past 100 years, Chinese consumers in Asia have used Wisconsin Ginseng. It is known as the "gold standard ginseng" throughout Asia. Traditional Chinese medi- cine doctors use Wisconsin Ginseng to help with a variety of ailments. Wisconsin Ginseng is used as an ingredi- ent for food and drinks in Asia. This high- quality ingredient can add value to your products. It is very versatile and an excellent choice for giving your customers energy and stamina. For more information, visit booth #6522, con- tact the Ginseng Board office at 715.443.2444 or go to www.ginsengboard.com. Wisconsin Ginseng (Cont'd. from p. 1) on the market, as is the certified organic al- mond and milk chocolate spread. With just 90 to 100 calories per squeeze pack, there's no need to hold back cravings, even while on the go. Here's how the four flavors break down. Amoré Spread Hazelnut with White Cocoa Butter Buttery hazelnuts join white chocolate in this luscious spread that tastes like shortbread. Stir it into coffee or top your biscotti with it for a mid-morning treat. Amoré Spread Almond with White Cocoa Butter Smooth white chocolate pairs perfectly with mellow almonds for a decadent yet delicate dessert that's delicious drizzled over frozen yogurt. Also try the spread with berries or fruit. Close your eyes, and your taste buds will think you've bitten into a rich pie from the bakery. Amoré Spread Hazelnut with Cocoa and Milk Featuring the sweet, tantalizing taste of roasted hazelnuts, this spread features a uniquely smooth and fondue-like consis- tency and just-the-right-amount of choco- latey decadence. Amoré Spread Almond with Cocoa and Milk Our friend the almond marries well to part- ner cocoa in this dessert that's perfectly rich, but not so rich you can't keep eating it. Aligning with consumers' desire for clean, wholesome ingredients, the Amoré spreads are also certified organic, Fairtrade Certified, part of the brand's Honest In Trade program, certified by the Non-GMO Project and gluten- free certified. In addition, the Amoré squeeze packs were recognized by the 56th Annual American Package Design Awards, conducted by Graphic Design USA magazine, for their classy, high-end foil label that effectively cap- tures the attention of consumers. The Amoré milk chocolate squeeze packs are currently available in stores and the white chocolate varieties will start rolling into local co-ops and natural food stores this fall. The suggested retail price for each is $1.69, and a 10-pack is also available. Visit Once Again Nut Butter at booth #217. For more information, go to www.once againnutbutter.com. Once Again Nut Butter (Cont'd. from p. 1) U.S. For centuries, Dahi, or Indian yogurt, has been enjoyed in many authentic Indian recipes. Its creaminess and mild, never tart flavor work well with every dish. Rich in probiotics, Dahi is essential to help maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Moreover, Desi Natural Dahi yogurt is crafted with care and uses only the finest, Grade A ingredients. Based on the category dynamics that conven- ience and snacking are driving growth in the yo- gurt segment, Desi Natural is now shaking up the yogurt category with the launch of the first ever Indian inspired single serve flavored yo- gurts – Alphonso Mango, Mahabaleshwar Strawberry, Allahabadi Guava, Kerala Tall Co- conut, Karnataka Vanilla, Carandas Cherry, Cavendish Banana and Vazhakulam Pineapple, Lacha Saffron. The new single-serve containers come in 5.3-ounce cups, which are perfect to take on-the-go. The convenient size makes them great for lunch boxes, picnics or any time you feel like having a healthy snack. "This year marks a milestone for the Desi Natural brand with the launch of new single- serve Dahi yogurts. Grounded in sound cate- gory dynamics and consumer insight, our new Indian-inspired single-serve yogurts are tar- geted to mainstream food explorers," said La- Porta. "We are the first to serve this market. Importantly, this is the first of several new prod- uct launches designed to fill this consumer gap." About RFG Dairy, LLC – Desi Natural Desi Natural Dahi has been the premier brand of Indian yogurt and paneer in the U.S. for over 19 years. Desi Natural produces high-quality, authentic, kosher certified dairy products made with natural and non-GMO ingredients. Desi Natural products are available nationwide. For more information, visit booth #1152, call 516.293.5448 or go to www.desifresh foods.com. Desi Natural (Cont'd. from p. 1) Pickle Juice Shots have become widely re- garded 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 companies in the United States. It has created global ex- pansion with distribution in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe. That growth has also allowed for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility, increased its social re- sponsibility and the company has announced three new products in the pipeline: CBD Shot, Get UP! Recovery and Beet Juice. The newly announced products are designed to provide solutions to specific problems using natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals. Social Responsibility 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 organizations all over the world. All of The Pickle Juice Com- pany's products are manufactured in the United States using only locally and domes- tically sourced products and ingredients. CBD Shot CBD has recently become the hot item in the CPG industry. The Pickle Juice Company, LLC has developed a lavender spearmint fla- vored CBD shot that contains 50mg of bioavailable CBD per 2.5-ounce serving with zero THC. This product is designed to help prevent pain and inflammation and re- duce anxiety. Beet Juice The nitrates in beets have long been recog- nized by elite athletes as a natural way to in- crease the oxygenation levels of red blood cells. Additionally, beets can increase blood flow, lower cholesterol and allow consumers to exercise longer. The Pickle Juice Com- pany, LLC has developed an organic concen- trated Beet Shot that contains the same amount of nitrates of three beets in one 2.5- ounce serving. Get UP! Developed as the ultimate recovery product, Get UP! was originally created for the over- seas market and will make its way to the North American market in 2019. Get UP! takes the neural inhibition properties of pickle juice and adds the organic caffeine and the key ingredients used in pre-workout products to give users the boost they need during recovery. Visit The Pickle Juice Company in the Swing Hall C at booth #1413. For more informa- tion, visit www.picklepower.com. The Pickle Juice Company (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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