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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2019 n GOURMET NEWS NH 6 8 and sweetener systems. Suzanne's Specialties Organic Honey has been verified by the Non-GMO Proj- ect. Suzanne's Specialties offers an In- fantSafe ® version of all of its rice syrups. This unique product contains less than 10 ppb for arsenic and lead, meeting the FDA standard for drinking water. It is available in all DE levels. It packs its industrial products in pails, drums, totes and tank wagons. All products are available in organic with most having a conventional version as well. Suzanne's promises that all of its products are made with only the highest quality organic and all-natural ingredients. Each one is sure to give your formulas and applications "Sweetness the Way Mother Nature In- tended™." Suzanne's Specialties also provides an ex- tensive line of retail products. These include its best-selling Ricemellow Crème, rice syrup based fruit spreads, flavored rice syrups and traditional offerings such as or- ganic molasses, organic agave syrup, organic honey, organic rice syrup and organic barley malt syrup. Pack sizes on its retail line range from jars to gallons to tubs to pails. It can service the needs of a household, restaurant, small bak- ery or institution. Visit www.suzannes- specialties.com for more information on these products or to shop in its easy to use online store. With distribution facilities on both the East and West coasts and a diverse product line, Suzanne's Specialties has the ability to service your company's specific needs. For more information, stop by booth #928 or visit www.suzannes-specialties.com. Suzanne's Specialties (Cont'd. from p. 1) we'll showcase the new lineup from Loma Linda, shelf-stable, heat-and-eat plant-based meal solutions and meal starters, as well as TUNO™, a new plant-based, canned seafood alternative. Made with non-GMO plant-based protein ingredients, this protein- rich, gluten-free food features the light, flaky texture of seafood and is packed with nutri- tious omega-3s but is completely fish-free. We created TUNO in collaboration with seafood industry experts from around the world to help address the growing crisis of global fish stocks being overfished and de- pleted. TUNO offers a delicious, ocean safe and mercury-free creation that tastes like real tuna while providing its versatility in a more sustainable form. GN: What would you say makes TUNO unique? DH: TUNO is made of a proprietary blend of non-GMO soy, seaweed, sunflower and yeast. Our products have naturally occurring omega benefits through soy and enhanced DHA omega-3 fatty acid. It has been important to us to create like health benefits that are found in fish and shellfish, through our seaweed in- gredient. TUNO seafood alternative is only made in small batches and comes in three canned varieties: TUNO in Spring Water, TUNO with Lemon Pepper, TUNO with Sriracha and TUNO pouches in Spicy Thai and in Ginger, with more flavors on the way. Additionally, TUNO contains 8 to 20 percent less sodium than comparable fish products. We are also looking at other future ingredients that will further enhance health benefits with a continuing goal of delivering a product that retains value along with health benefits. GN: How long have you been in business? What drove you to develop TUNO? DH: We're proud to draw on a rich history since 1890 with great influence by Dr. J.H. Kellogg, who created many of the original meat like products. We have been genera- tional leaders championing a plant-based lifestyle rooted in sustainable practices to benefit future generations. The team and I have decades-long history in the tuna industry, and until recently, was one of the investors in the largest distant water fishing fleet operating in the western Pacific under U.S. Flag. I began developing TUNO over five years ago because of the in- sight I had into the future strain placed on global fisheries; seafood is not an endless re- source. I have become committed to innovat- ing healthful, sustainable foods for current and future generations to enjoy. GN: What is the nature of your distribution? DH: TUNO is available at natural retailers and traditional grocers, including Walmart, Big Y, Earth Fare, Food Lion, Harmons, Jewel, Redner's, SaveMart, Sprouts, Wake- fern and Woodman's. Along with TUNO's North American launch, it is available in the U.K. currently and we plan to make it avail- able in other select global markets. GN: Where are you headquartered and man- ufactured? DH: We are based in Nashville, North Car- olina. We have manufacturing locations in Nashville, North Carolina and Bangkok, Thai- land. Both are FDA-approved facilities, kosher-qualified, non-GMO-assured, with SQF level 3 verification, as we uphold only the most stringent health and food safety practices. For more information, go to www.atlantic naturalfoods.com or email sales@atlantic naturalfoods.com. Atlantic Natural Foods (Cont'd. from p. 1) Microwavable Paperboard Cups With years of experience and product devel- opment, Interpress became the first manufac- turer of paperboard cups designated for microwave use. Microwavable paperboard cups are more sustainable compared to foam wrapped plastic cups. Paperboard cups are made primarily of renewable resources and use 92 percent less plastic and weigh 42 per- cent less than foam wrapped cups. Also, In- terpress paperboard cup graphics are far superior compared to printed foam. New Paperboard Overcap Lids Interpress is excited to offer the next gener- ation of paperboard overcap lids for cups. In- terpress paper lids include full color graphics on the lid rims and top panels for enhanced marketing appeal, and are more sustainable compared to plastic overcap lids. Microwavable Paper Wrapped Plastic Cups Interpress is pleased to introduce new sizes of paper wrapped plastic cups. The paperboard overwrap provides additional rigidity to the lightweight plastic cup and thermo protection while providing an excellent smooth printing surface for graphics. In addition, consumers can remove the paper wrap from the plastic cup and recycle both in many municipalities. The paper wrapped plastic cups are great for microwave and refrigerated food options and can be further engineered for additional moisture and oxygen protection. Due to their versatility, wrapped cups are used for a vari- ety of products including cereal and granola, oatmeal and overnight oats, soups, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, pet food, chowders and chilis, yogurt and desserts. Paper Wrapped Plastic Cups with a Clear Advantage Interpress offers wrapped cups with a clear plastic cup which allows consumers to see the container contents. The paper overwrap can have graphics printed on the back side for viewing printed fill, coupons and additional branding information. The paper wraps can also include a custom die-cut window, offer- ing greater visibility to the package contents and additional brand distinction. Non-Round Tapered CanNesters™ The Interpress tapered oval non-round CanNester containers offer cost efficiency and shelf appeal for dried fruits, confections, frozen desserts, entrées, oatmeal and baking mixes. Interpress CanNesters stack to im- prove shipping and storage space by a ratio of 13 to 1 compared to straight-walled pre- formed canisters and has a wide flat bill- board surface for graphics. With a variety of packaging options from In- terpress Technologies, brand owners can look forward to offering attractive, user friendly, functional cost-effective packaging to protect foods. Celebrating over 30 years of experience and innovation, Interpress Technologies has three locations producing "Made in USA" food packaging with high impact graphics and certified sustainable paperboard. Inter- pac Technologies, a sister company, is a cer- tified organic co-manufacturing facility and fills cups, oils (coconut, olive, flax), packets, bags and pouches and offers distribution services. For more information, visit booth #1139, call 800.929.9771, email inquiry@iptec.com or go to www.interpresstechnologies.com. Interpress (Cont'd. from p. 1) Restorative Botanicals' products were safe, effective and of such high quality that I'd happily provide them to my own friends and family – including my children. Having this single core value in mind, it makes all the other quality decisions at Restorative Botan- icals very easy. GN: Is there a difference between hemp ex- tract and CBD? BP: That's a very important distinction for consumers to keep in mind as they choose their hemp supplements. CBD is just one as- pect of the beneficial compounds that the hemp plant provides. In fact, CBD is one of over 100 different beneficial cannabinoids and plant-based nutrients found naturally within the hemp plant. When these plant- based nutrients work together in the human body, they provide maximum benefit. I'm happy to say that Restorative Botanicals only uses organically-grown, whole-plant, full- spectrum hemp extract – never CBD isolate powders. GN: For those not that familiar with hemp supplements, what types of benefits might they expect? BP: Hemp has been helping mankind for thousands of years. It's one of mother na- ture's greatest adaptogens – meaning it pro- vides the specific support your body needs to be in overall balance and provides a sense of well-being. Some of the most widely re- ported benefits we hear from our customers include calming, enhanced clarity, sleep sup- port, systemic muscle and joint discomfort relief – the list goes on and on. Also worth noting is that hemp appears to deliver similar benefits for all mammals, meaning we see distinctly similar results for dogs, cats and other pets as well. GN: Is there anything else that's unique about Restorative Botanicals' product selec- tion? BP: First and foremost, our products have to be effective. To that end, we blend our high- quality full-spectrum hemp extract into other all-natural functional ingredients such as or- ganic hemp seed oil, extra virgin olive oil, black cumin seed oil, frankincense and even cod liver oil – which is used in our 4Paws Pet Blend. Second, our products need to need to either taste good if used orally or smell good if used topically. By doing this, we en- sure that our customers always look forward to their daily use of Restorative Botanicals products. GN: What's next for Restorative Botanicals? BP: This is an exciting and quickly moving category. We're always looking to expand our high-quality products with new and in- novative ideas – both for the Restorative brand as well as for our various private label partners. Thanks to our talented in- house confectionery chef, we already have some of the most distinctive hemp-infused food supplement products on the market, including our award-winning Bolder Caramels and Bolder Gummies. You can expect to see more great-tasting, full-spec- trum hemp-infused super foods and supple- ments coming from our kitchen in the very near future. Visit Restorative Botanicals at Hot Products booth #8906 and Hemp Pavilion booth #5309. For more information, go to www.restorativebotanicals.com, call 720.684.6100 or email support@restorative botanicals.com. Restorative Botanicals (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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