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www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2020 GOURMET NEWS 2 0 DeBrand Truffle Collection DeBrand Truffles are the luxurious sweet conclusion that will entice each and every customer. These 12 incredible variations seem almost too beautiful to eat … almost! Each oversized piece is individually and ar- tistically designed, but their true beauty lies within. These irresistible silky, rich Truffles are petite, gourmet chocolate desserts. De- Brand Truffles boast a minimum shelf life of two months at room temperature, with no need for refrigeration or preparation by your staff. All varieties are guaranteed in stock and are available to ship within one to two business days, all year round. De- Brand packaging is also available for pur- chase, and its Truffle wholesale prices are currently set for resellers to earn a margin over 62 percent. DeBrand makes it easy to offer a gourmet chocolate experience year round. Simply set on a plate and serve! Featuring these beautiful Truffles in a dis- play case is the perfect way to entice your customers. As they arrive, they will be greeted by the promise of a high-quality, gourmet chocolate experi- ence. This is an easy add-on sale and has no need for any preparation, just bag or box and go! DeBrand is also happy to provide artwork and product descriptions for menus, displays and social media advertising. DeBrand recommends carrying an ongo- ing selection of at least four to six different Truffles to provide a wide selection and an eye-catching display. Its four most popular Truffles are Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter and Raspberry. In addition to selling Truffles by the piece, they are also available in prepack- aged assortments, ideal for holidays, events and when guests are in a hurry. These high-qual- ity, gourmet chocolates are perfect for gift shops, restaurants and other gourmet shops. DeBrand Truffles deliver a high-quality, gourmet chocolate experience that your guests are sure to remember and come back for more. For more information, go to www.debrand.com. Rogue River Blue Named World's Best Cheese Rogue Creamery's Rogue River Blue Cheese beat 3,800 of the world's most distinguished cheeses, according to a panel of 260 expert judges from around the globe, to be named World's Best Cheese at the 2019 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy. This is the first time an American-made cheese has re- ceived this top honor. Rogue River Blue Cheese is an organic, cave-aged blue cheese that is wrapped in Syrah grape leaves that are soaked in pear spirits. The cheese was designed by Rogue Creamery, a small artisan cheesemaker in Southern Oregon that has been in operation since 1933. "This is truly the greatest distinction a cheese can receive. What an extraordinary validation of our commitment to quality, the place that inspires our cheese – Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley – and the excellence of the growing American artisan cheese in- dustry," said Rogue Creamery President and self-professed "Mr. Blue," David Gremmels. "I am humbled and filled with gratitude." Every aspect of Rogue River Blue reflects its Oregon roots. It is made exclusively with milk from Rogue Creamery's Certified Or- ganic Dairy Farm in Grants Pass, Oregon, where cows graze on pastures bordering the Rogue River and enjoy a diet of native plants and grasses. A seasonal product, Rogue River Blue is made in limited quantities each year beginning on the Autumnal Equinox, when cooler temperatures bring renewed growth to the pastures and the cow's milk becomes richer and higher in butter- fat, which Gremmels con- siders the best milk for expressing the unique at- tributes of the region. First created in 2002, Rogue River Blue wowed the cheese world by winning Best Blue Cheese and Re- serve Champion at the World Cheese Awards competition in 2003 – cementing it as one of the United States' most celebrated cheeses in a growing artisan and farmstead cheese market. With this latest win, Rogue River Blue be- comes the No. 1 cheese around the globe. "As a result of that 2003 award, we pursued the first American raw milk cheese Health Certificate for export to fine cheese shops and restaurants in Europe, the UK, Australia, and beyond," continued Gremmels. "To have Rogue River Blue recognized again, 16 years later, and crowned World Champion – is a tremendous honor. Rogue River Blue's recognition reinforces the quality of our cheesemaking tra- dition in America." Hosted by the Great Taste Awards, the 32nd annual World Cheese Awards gathered more than 3,800 cheeses from 42 coun- tries on six continents. Each product was ranked by the panel of expert jurors, and ulti- mately 16 Super Gold winners were selected – from among which a World Champion cheese was chosen. Receiving 100 points at judging, Rogue River Blue tied for top honors with an Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano. A tiebreaking vote crowned Rogue River Blue as the 2019 champion. Visit Rogue Creamery at booth #2127. Nutiva: Revolutionizing the Way the World Eats Nutiva is on a mission to build a better fu- ture. One where food is sustainably sourced, trade is fair and good global citizenship is not just a responsibility but a source of pur- pose and pride. The care the company takes with every Nutiva product is vital to that mission. It's the commitment it makes to you and the way it works to revolutionize the way the world eats. Since 1999, Nutiva has invested 1 per- cent of its sales revenues in programs that spark change in the food industry by sup- porting regenerative farming practices to create healthier communities. With every product sold, Nutiva is helping make the world a little better with meaningful changes to the way food is farmed and sup- port for the people who farm it. That's over $5 million dollars to date. Nutiva produces organic, plant-based food, supplements and body care products, and it protects what's best about them, at every step of their journey to you. That way the benefits of ingredients like organic co- conut and hemp reach you intact, to enhance your diet, care for your body and energize your life. Nutiva is showcasing its Squeezable Or- ganic Coconut Oil pouches at the 2020 Win- ter Fancy Food Show, available in Virgin and Steam Refined. These innovative, easy-to-dispense, mess-free pouches are perfect for everyday cooking and baking. Squeezable Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is made from 100 percent organic, young co- conuts, cold-pressed immediately after har- vesting, and provides a mild creamy coconut flavor to a variety of dishes. Organic Steam Refined Coconut Oil is made from dried co- conut (copra) that is steam refined without chemicals, for a neutral flavor, making it ex- tremely versatile. Both Squeezable Coconut Oil pouches are keto certified. Nutiva's innovative packaging is environ- mentally friendly and uses less materials. From manufacturing to transporting, these pouches require 50 per- cent less carbon than glass or plastic contain- ers. When you choose Nutiva products, you can feel confident that the food that sustains you also sustains ethical organic farming communities and supports regenerative farming techniques. Together, let's revolu- tionize the way the world eats. Visit Nutiva at booth #5221. For more infor- mation, go to www.nutiva.com, call 800.993.4367 or find the company on Face- book and Instagram. New Organic Tea Line from TEEKANNE For more than 135 years, TEEKANNE GmbH & Co. KG with its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been synonymous with highest tea indulgence and innovation power. Since the foundation of the company in 1882, family-owned TEEKANNE has been giving major impulses to the German and international tea trade, focusing on high- est quality and convenience to the consumer. The invention of the first fully automatic tea bag machine and the invention of the dou- ble-chamber tea bag (used in virtually every tea bag product worldwide) have been major milestones in the company's history. Today, TEEKANNE (German for tea pot) is the world's No. 1 in Herbal & Fruit Infu- sions (Source: Euromonitor, 2018) and among the leading tea purveyors in the world. Every year, numerous new product innovations drive the growth of its core mar- kets and beyond. TEEKANNE's mission is to create indulgent products that offer a pos- itive contribution to a healthy lifestyle for consumers. This is sustained by the All- from-one-source Quality Concept which controls the quality from the leaf to the cup. Strategic partnerships with the farmers, its own agronomists that travel the world and a state-of-the-art quality lab in Germany pro- vide the best raw materials available. These are blended in the company's facility in Düs- seldorf according to the blend compositions developed by its own ex- pert team of product de- velopers and tea tasters. The result is a broad port- folio of products that are both healthy and tasty. Of course, TEEKANNE aims to provide best-in-class packaging and follows a sourcing strategy that puts sustainability aspects in its focus. TEEKANNE is now introducing to the U.S. its new range, TEEKANNE ORGANICS. The new eco-friendly organic tea line has a fresh, young and chic packaging design that is espe- cially aimed to attract the Millennials which are looking for healthy drinking alternatives that do not come with a bad conscience. These new flavors are offered: Start Your Day (Mate, Spearmint & Lemon Peel); Spritz Up your Life (Ginger infusion with Turmeric); You're My Berry (Raspberry & Cranberry); Swing- ing Green (Green Tea with Moringa & Lemon); Calm & Relax (Honeybush, Lemon Balm and Hops); and Sleep & Dream (Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Lavender Blossom). Begin 2020 with a fresh new addition to your tea set, bound to please your customers and create sustainable excitement. For more information, visit booth #1627, go to www.gourmetint.com, contact Gourmet International at 800.875.5557 or info@gourmetint.com; Niche Gourmet at sales@nichegourmet.com.

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