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www.gourmetnews.com 18 2020 BUYERS GUIDE • Gourmet News Stonewall Kitchen Lemon Fig Shortbread Squares Mix Stonewall Kitchen goes fig-for- ward with a sophisticated twist on classic lemon squares. This handy new Lemon Fig Shortbread Squares Mix makes it simple to bake up an ideal after-school snack or post-dinner dessert that both kids and adults will love. The universal appeal of these tempting treats also makes them the per- fect thing to bring along to a pic- nic in the park, a school bake sale or a family reunion. With just a few pantry staples and about 20 min- utes of bake time, anyone can whip up a batch of these slightly chewy, intensely flavorful squares in a flash. The end result perfectly b a l a n c e s lemony curd with honey-like figs, a melt-in- y o u r - m o u t h cookie base and just the right amount of p o w d e r e d sugar. A tempt- ing combination of tart, buttery and sweet, they're an easy choice for lemon-square lovers looking to expand their baking repertoire. Stonewall Kitchen 888.326.5678 www.stonewallkitchen.com FEATURED PRODUCTS Cranberry Cider: A New Twist on a Holiday Tradition Hot Ruby Cranberry Cider, made from fresh cranberries, pineapple, citrus, cinnamon and other spices, began bottling in 2014, and stores across the nation have found that it's a way to help them cre- ate unique shopping experiences, particu- larly during the fourth quarter of the year. Ruby always liked to serve it hot, but it's also awesome poured over ice. And just like Ruby, her gourmet cran- berry cider recipe is unique, con- taining no artificial dyes, preservatives or sweeteners. Hot Ruby is the perfect addition to your mug on a cozy evening, and nothing says "holidays" like the distinctive smell of Hot Ruby warming on the stove and sipped by the fire. A splash of rum or pecan whiskey makes a more "spirited" version, and Hot Ruby becomes a holiday tradi- tion! Celebrate New Year's with Bubbly Ruby, Hot Ruby with champagne, for a distinctive New Year's toast. With a two- year shelf life and ease of sampling, you will add a new cus- tomer favorite to your shelves. It's a unique product that creates the customer experience that your shoppers will value. Hot Ruby www.drinkhotruby.com The producers of Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO, Grana Padano PDO and Prosciutto di Parma PDO are the focus of an excit- ing joint promotional campaign that seeks not only to raise awareness about these unique foods among American and Canadian retailers and consumers, but also to emphasize the importance of qual- ity, authenticity and tradition. The promotional campaign is designed to educate consumers about what they are buying, how it is made and from what it is made. Although these products are from Italy, they are indicative of the many traditional foods from Europe that are unique to their respective areas, as well as the produc- tion methods which have been handed down from generation to generation by proud artisans who are in tune with the land and the seasons. Icons of European Taste Campaign danielle.pesce@padillacrt.com Enjoy the Icons of European Taste Funky Chunky is meeting con- sumer demands to satisfy their cravings for sweet, salty, gooey and crunchy all in one decadent bite. With Chip Zel Pop Funky Chunky, the snacking experience pulls from the chip and pretzel aisle, mingling with chocolate and caramel and finally overlaid on perfectly popped pop- corn. No longer can sweet and salty stay separated – Funky Chunky is bridging aisles, satisfy- ing taste buds and creating new snacking addictions. It's available in 11.2-ounce can- isters, 2-ounce and 5-ounce bags and a variety of gifting and snack- ing options. In ad- dition to delicious addictive Chip Zel Pop, Funky Chunky offers classic flavors like Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn and Nutty Choco Pop Chocolate Popcorn. Funky Chunky Popcorn www.funkychunky.com Funky Chunky's Chip Zel Pop Satisfies Black Kassel Capitalizing on Specialty Salami Snacking Growth Black Kassel Salami Whips™, the thin-diameter, tender bite, shelf-stable premium meat snack, has seen a rise in popu- larity since hitting the market in late 2017. Delivering an elevated snacking experience, Black Kas- sel Salami Whips are available in formats that suit on-the-go lifestyles. Crafted according to authentic European recipes, which include natural wood cold smoking and dry-aging techniques, Salami Whips offer a unique flavor profile and a soft, tender bite, all while delivering 8 grams of protein per serving. They also stand out on shelf, as the whip format is eye-catching and unique, and the medieval-in- spired branding accentuates its authentic premium experience. New products include a new 2-ounce format of Salami Whips, 3-ounce Salami Snackers, 8-ounce dry-aged tradi- tional salami rings and a charcuterie trio variety pack. All of these are shelf-stable. The charcuterie trio combines three of the popular shaped pre- sliced salamis – D'Amour (heart shaped), Mustardseed (square/ diamond shaped) and Old Forest (flower shaped) – which are all charcuterie board favorites. Piller's Fine Foods 519.743.1412 www.pillers.com Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salt Hawaiian Rub a Recognized Favorite Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salt's Hawaiian Rub has been awarded five first-place In- ternational Product Awards from The Fiery Food Challenge in Irving, Texas, and Scovie Awards in Albuquerque, New Mex- ico. Hawaiian Rub was ap- plauded by the judges for its "great flavor" and "won- derful blend of spices." In addition, Hawaiian Rub is Salty Wahine's number-one-sell- ing product. Hawaiian Rub is an all-purpose kosher rub and can be used on everything: beef, chicken, fish and vegetables. Other kosher choices in the company's product line include Is- land Volcano, Island Curry, Hot Lava, Mango Java, Red Alaea, Passion Fruit Chili Pepper, Guava Garlic, Kiawe Smoke, Pineapple Poultry and Black Lava. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts 808.378.4089 www.saltywahine.com