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WORLD OF BAKING www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2019 n GOURMET NEWS WB 1 6 Garden Fresh Gourmet Uses Freshest Ingredients for Delicious Products Garden Fresh Gourmet, headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan, was founded in 1997. Jack and Annette Aronson started making salsa in a five-gallon bucket in the kitchen of their hometown barbecue joint in Ferndale, Michigan. Their idea was simple: make products so good, people won't be able to stop eating them. As the name indicates, Garden Fresh Gourmet uses only the freshest all-natural ingredients in its products, which are paired with culinary-inspired recipes. The company excels in delivering gourmet-tast- ing products every time. As a category leader in refrigerated salsa, it used this suc- cess to grow the Garden Fresh Gourmet brand into more categories. The company's mission is to gather the world's finest in- gredients, craft them into delicious, high- quality products and offer them at a reasonable price. Trisha Miller, Vice President Central and National Accounts, noted that the company's goal is to ex- pand business in both branded and private label products. The company is es- pecially proud of the quality of its products, as it uses the freshest ingredients available to deliver a delicious product each time. Miller added that the company is launch- ing a number of new products. These are: new topped organic hummus; new "other beans" hummus such as black bean, white bean, lentil, edamame, etc.; sweet hummus; and salads. Garden Fresh is interested in deli and pro- duce buyers who are look- ing to optimize sales in their dips and spreads cat- egory. The company uses a high-pressure pasteuriza- tion process when produc- ing salsa, which gives customers an extended shelf life while reducing spoils. It also has a state-of-the-art manufacturing process that enables the company to make dips without the use of preservatives or HPP, giving the product up to 80 days shelf life. For more information, go to www.garden freshgourmet.com. FrieslandCampina Launches Frico Brand in U.S. With a rich heritage in cheese making, Fries- landCampina launches the Frico brand in the U.S. with value-added specialty cheese prod- ucts. Frico stands for high quality, great tasting cheese made with devotion. Frico cheeses have been made in Holland by Frico cheese- makers for more than 120 years. Frico crafts its products with care and is proud of its Dutch tradition of cheesemaking with 100 percent fresh Dutch cow's milk. The taste, variety and versatility makes Frico cheese loved by all. Slices A full range of quality Dutch cheeses come pre-packed in a convenient resealable 5.3- ounce tray format, in an eye-catching assort- ment to attract customers to your self-ser- vice section. It is an accessible range of cheeses, perfect for sandwiches, burgers and more, conveniently packed 12 to a display- ready case. Gouda is a mild and creamy cheese with melt-in-the-mouth texture, in 5.3 ounces/150g. Edam is a mellow and savory cheese, with a firm bite, in 5.3 ounces/150g. Emmental is nutty and mildly fruity with a smooth yet firm bite, in 5.3 ounces/150g. Goat cheese is made from 100 percent pure pasteurized goat's milk; it is mild and creamy in taste, in 5.3 ounces/150g. Gouda Snacks Gouda cheese snacks are ready to grab and go! They come in 20g/0.75-ounce portions in easy peel open packaging, packed 12 to a case. They are perfect for a snack any time of day or in a lunch box, with convenient peg hole and gusset bottom for easy merchandis- ing. It is a mild and creamy Gouda cheese with melt-in-the-mouth texture. Cracker Cuts These ready to serve cracker cuts are perfect for entertaining or snacking. It comes in an easy peel and reseal tray in a 7.05-ounce package and packed eight to a display ready case. Gouda A mild and creamy Gouda cheese with melt- in-the-mouth texture comes in 7.5-ounce, 200g. Mediterranean Herb is a Mediterranean feast of colors and flavors, all in one cheese! With sun-dried tomatoes, olives, herbs and garlic, it comes in 7.5- ounce, 200g. Goat cheese is made from 100 percent pure pasteurized goat's milk, and it is mild and creamy in taste, and comes in 7.5-ounce, 200g. Shaved Goat Cheese This enticing goat cheese is freshly shaved, perfect for salads, soups, pasta and flat- breads. Packaged in resealable 5-ounce cups, this cheese is great for adding flavor to nearly any dish, and packed 12 to a case. Naturally matured for 20 weeks, this distinc- tive goat's cheese has a delicious flavor and a slightly crumbly texture. Flax4Life Offers Handmade Wholesome Goodness By Kasondra Shippen, General Manager, Flax4Life Flax4Life is a small family owned and oper- ated bakery located in the Pacific Northwest that is certified gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free (except coconut). Our goal is to make flax-based products that not only taste good but are good for you. Healthy ingredi- ents are essential, but the taste is, too! Our baked goods are meant to be enjoyed by any- one, allergies or not. If you are looking for a flavorful treat that is high in omega 3s, healthy protein, fiber and lignans, look no further. Your taste buds will not be disappointed with our delicious line of muffins, brownies, granola, cakes and toaster buns. All the products are all natural, preservative- and cholesterol-free. We are excited to introduce the newest fla- vor of our brownies, Chocolate Mint. Our rich and gooey brownies just got a little bet- ter with this sweet addition. This new flavor will delight your senses. Or if you are in search of something on- the-go, our single-serve muffins and brown- ies are a perfect solution. The same quality product, but in more convenient packaging. You can choose from three muffin flavors: Carrot Raisin, Chocolate Chip and Wild Blueberry, and now all five brownie flavors are available. These small delicious packages are perfect for lunches, road trips, games or any time you need a little treat. Are you in the mood for some- thing a little richer? We also have our guilt-free rich chocolate cake cov- ered in fudge frosting and dark chocolate shavings, or our scrumptious carrot cake covered in dairy-free cream cheese frosting with toasted coconut. If you are at a birthday party or dinner gathering, there won't be any leftovers of these cakes. Or stay in, and eat the whole cake by yourself. No matter the time of day, our products are healthy treats that will keep you going and satisfy any hunger cravings. If it's first thing in the morning with a bowl of our uniquely soft granola or a late-night chocolate brownie snack, you will not feel guilty en- joying our products, because they are good and good for you. Handmade wholesome goodness – nutri- tious and delicious! Muffin Flavors: Wild Blueberry, Carrot Raisin, Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Orange, Apple Cinnamon and Hawaiian Pineapple. Brownie Flavors: Chocolate, Toasted Co- conut, Dark Cherry, Cappuccino and new Chocolate Mint. Granola Flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Choco- late Chip, Pineapple Coconut & Mango, Ba- nana Coconut and Cranberry Orange. Toaster Bun Flavors: Original, Everything and Cinnamon Raisin. Cake Flavors: Chocolate and Carrot. For more information or to order a sample, visit www.flax4life.net, call 360.715.1944 or email customerservice@flax4life.net. Brooklyn Crafted Ginger Beer Brooklyn Crafted ginger beers pack a zesty punch and are made with 100 percent fresh, unfil- tered ginger pieces you can actually see in the bot- tle. Available in a variety of flavors – Lemon Lime, Mango, Extra Spicy, and Earl Grey – Brook- lyn Crafted is perfect on its own or incorpo- rated into fun cocktails. The sug- gested retail prices are $1.99 for a 12- ounce bottle, $6.99 for a four-pack or $1.49 for a 7- ounce bottle. For more information, go to www.brooklyn foodandbeverage.com. Minerva Dairy Butter As Minerva Dairy nears its 125th anniver- sary, the company is relaunching the brand with a new look and new packaging for its 85 percent butter- fat butter. Slow churned in small batches for a creamier, richer and more flavorful butter, all Minerva Dairy butter is made from milk from pasture- raised cows on family farms, and there's nothing artificial in it. While the packaging has a new look, the butter is still the same as it's always been. As America's oldest family- owned creamery, five generations of butter ex- perts have ensured the quality of the product, with the sixth generation beginning to learn the ropes. For more information, call 330.868.4196 ext 119 or go to www.minervadairy.com.