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www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2020 GOURMET NEWS 2 2 Soft-Baked Cookies from J&M Foods J&M Foods proudly continues its family tra- dition and passion for good food by provid- ing customers with the best tasting cheese straws and cookies in the market. As a fam- ily-owned business operating for roughly three decades, J&M Foods is happy to bring a little joy to its customers' eating experi- ence. J&M Foods currently offers 21 varieties of cheese straws and cookies as well as ad- ditional seasonal offerings. Working with various combinations of cheeses, chocolates, nuts, grains, fruits and spices, there's never a dull moment at J&M Foods. Its products are great for everyday pleasure and make the perfect gift. In addition, the company is al- ways in the kitchen exploring new possibil- ities to tickle the taste buds and provide something new for its customers' enjoyment. In keeping with the 100-year-old family recipe that inspired its great tasting Original Cheese Straws, J&M Foods is committed to maintaining its heritage of providing great products made from the finest ingredients available. All of its prod- ucts are trans fat free and baked with care. The latest creation and something the company is very proud to add to the Janis & Melanie line of products comes in the form of a large, soft- baked cookie (3 inches in diameter). They're made with butter, whole egg and a whole lot of love. Varieties include Chocolate Chunk, Brownie and Oatmeal Cranberry. Each car- ton contains eight 1 ounce cookies, which are individually wrapped. Enjoy them with milk, coffee, tea, ice cream or by themselves anytime as a snack. J&M Foods enjoys being flex- ible enough to handle all its cus- tomers' needs. Located in a 32,000 square foot facility resid- ing on 21 acres, it has room to grow along with its customers. Centrally located and nationally recognized, J&M Foods is an award-winning market leader within the specialty foods industry. Visit J&M Foods at booth #5234. For more information or to discuss a private label need, call 800.264.2278 or email sales@ jm-foods.com. Ricchiuti Family Farms: Fresh, Premium, Organic Products For more than 100 years, the Ricchiuti fam- ily has diligently worked the land with a goal of bringing premium, fresh, California- grown products to its loyal customers. Fol- lowing in the footsteps of patriarchs Vincenzo and son, Pat Ricchiuti, are Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti, representing the third- and-fourth generation, with an aim to carry on the family legacy of being a diversified California agricultural business. The Ricchiuti family has long been known worldwide for their almonds and more re- cently, for their organic almonds under the P- R Farms, Inc. label. P-R Farms, Inc. is a grower, huller, packer and shipper, in addition to being qualified in all export regulations which has earned it an excellent international reputation. As members of the Almond Board of California, P-R Farms, Inc. abides by pre- scribed grower practices that are sustainable, economical and environmentally friendly. With a strong commitment to stay abreast of technological advancements, the family con- tinually reevaluates and upgrades equipment aand production methodologies to ensure ex- ceptional products, efficiency and food safety. In a quest to continue diversification while responding to consumer demands, the Ric- chiuti family took on a new venture in 2008, drawing upon old world expertise and four generations of farming in the heart of Califor- nia's San Joaquin Valley to craft 100 percent estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil. The Ricchiuti's ENZO Olive Oil Company re- mains steadfast in its pursuit to uphold the family's 100-year tradition of excellence by planting each and every tree, harvesting the crop, milling the fruit and bottling the oil under the direction and supervision of Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti. This meticulous, hands-on approach is what Patrick and Vincent believe it takes to pro- duce the finest oil. Most recently, the Ricchiuti family took another step to ex- pand their product offerings by introducing the perfect complement to their ENZO or- ganic extra virgin olive oil with the addi- tion of ENZO organic balsamic vinegar. This prized Italian classic is fashioned in the Old World style where time-honored traditions and techniques yield a rich, com- plex and flavorful artisanal treasure. Vin- cent has also enhanced the line of specialty items, which includes handcrafted pesto and almond butter featuring nuts and or- ganic extra virgin olive oil from the Ric- chiuti's orchards and mill. As a proud member of the California Olive Oil Council, ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany adheres to the most stringent standards in the world and shares in the organization's mission of promoting fresh, certified extra virgin olive oil. ENZO Olive Oil is also sanc- tioned organic by the United States Department of Agriculture, certified organic by California Certified Or- ganic Farmers, kosher certified by Kosher Supervision of America, as well as certified by the Non-GMO Project. With their nationally and internationally acclaimed, award-winning line of varietals, infused and co-crushed ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil, ENZO organic balsamic vinegar, and premium P-R Farms, Inc. Cali- fornia almonds, one could easily agree that founders Vincenzo and Pat Ricchiuti would be most pleased to see the direction and progress that Ricchiuti Family Farms has re- alized since its inception back in 1914. To taste ENZO's full lineup of olive oils and to meet Vincent Ricchiuti and his team, stop by the ENZO Olive Oil Company booth #5974. For more information, go to www .prfarms.com or www.enzooliveoil.com, email info@prfarms.com or info@enzooliveoil.com, or call 559.299.7278. Discover Porthos from Conservas Portugal Norte For more than 100 years, Conservas Portugal Norte has perpetuated the tradition of canned fish that has been passed down from one generation to another. In 1912, its first can- nery opened in the little fishing village of Sesimbra in Portugal, ideally located on the Atlantic coast. From this little village can- nery, the company grew to become a refer- ence in terms of canned fish. A few years later, in the 1940s, Conservas Portugal Norte moved to another village, Matosinhos, where it could benefit from a more modern and efficient facility. After re- newing all its infrastructures, it was able to produce the best canned fish while maintain- ing its traditions. Since then, the factory re- mains at the same address and preserved its savoir-faire to offer its consumers the best product. Every day, fresh fish arrives at the facili- ties and is processed according to the tradi- tional recipes. Being just 10 minutes away from the port enables Conservas Portugal Norte to produce different preparations with the best ingredients. The result is products of qual- ity, certified by the high- est standards. Since introducing Con- servas Portugal Norte a little over a year ago, the demand for these unique sardine tins has seen a steady increase, gaining more momentum with each passing day. The tins have eye-catching shelf appeal, attract- ing buyers and customers with original art- work and bright colors. Each flavor comes in a different colored tin, and a variety of these tins on the shelf will be sure to draw the attention of any consumer. Better yet, the uncompromising quality and flavor will lure customers back for more. The French Farm offers the Porthos line from Conservas Portu- gal Norte Tuna in Olive Oil and six flavors of sardines: Tomato Sauce, Hot Tomato Sauce, Brine, Hot Veg- etable Oil, Olive Oil, Spiced in Olive Oil. They all come packaged 24 in a case and will please every seafood lover. Looking for an original gift? Try the wooden gift box assortment of five of the best-seller's flavors. Visit The French Farm at booth #1742. For more information, go to www.the frenchfarm.com The Inimitable Le Gruyère AOP Switzerland In 1115 A.D., a cheese was discovered in western Switzerland – a region with rolling fields, scenic mountains and a majestic cas- tle. This place, Gruyères, is the origin of the only true Le Gruyère AOP, with the unri- valed quality and flavor known the world over for more than 900 years. How was cheese 'discovered'? In the old times, the farmers couldn't keep the milk their cows produced for very long without spoiling, so they decided to try to produce something that would last longer. The result was cheese, and in particular, Gruyère. They soon discovered that this cheese, because its taste was unique and very appealing, could be exchanged with others for goods, services – even soldiers. As time went on, Gruyère became famous for its unique flavor, and like most excep- tional things, fame begat imitation. Cheese makers from other countries tried to make their own Gruyère, even calling it by the same name, but they always produced a cheese with a different flavor, which became very confusing. Gruyère had become not only popular, with a worldwide demand, but important to the region's economy as well. Something had to be done. The most consumed cheese in Switzerland, and one of the most well- known in the world, is now – since 2001 – pro- tected with an "AOP" designation, which in English means Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). This guarantees a clear origin, a level of quality and a complete traceability back to the region of production. Le Gruyère AOP Switzerland takes it a step further, and places markings on each wheel that enable it to be tracked to the specific dairy in the region that produced it. There is only one true Le Gruyère AOP, the incomparable cheese from Switzerland. The "Le Gruyère AOP" mark on the side of the wheel proves it. Today, Gruyère AOP is made in 170 small batches, with fresh, raw milk, and no additives or preservatives – it is 100 percent natural. The same recipe is used from more than nine centuries ago, a time before the use of addi- tives and synthetic feed and ingredients were the norm. As such, Le Gruyère AOP is still tightly linked with the local, long-held traditions and terroir of Switzerland. This is why each taste of Le Gruyère AOP is a unique experience, cen- turies in the making. For more information, visit booth #2361, go to www.gruyere.com, email interprofession @gruyere.com or call +41 (0) 26 921 84 10.