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GOURMET NEWS JANUARY 2020 www.gourmetnews.com WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW PREVIEW 1 8 Jack and Annette Aronson founded Gar- den Fresh Gourmet (GFG) in 1998 when they started making salsa in a five-gallon bucket in the kitchen of their hometown barbeque joint in Fer- ndale, Michigan. Twenty years later, GFG still believes in one very simple idea: make products so good, people won't be able to stop eating them. Today, headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan, GFG manufactures refrigerated salsa, tortilla chips made from stone- ground, non-GMO white corn, and a line of hummus and dips. It is the company's use of the latest technology, such as a high-pressure pasteurization process, that preserves the quality of its ingredients, maintains the freshness of products and delivers signature great taste. The company's hummus, crafted in small batches since 2006, always offers bold fla- vors and rich, creamy textures. GFG offers traditional hummus favorites like Original, Roasted Red Pepper and Roasted Garlic, and exciting flavors like Poblano Corn, Chipotle Adobo and Zesty Black Bean, and this year is adding Chocolate Hummus to the line. GFG's products reflect its company- wide mission, which is, "To gather the world's finest ingredients, craft them into delicious high-quality products, and offer them at a reasonable price." The company will be launching three new dips: Mexicali, Keto and Spinach, as well as exhibiting both current and new products at the Winter Fancy Food Show, according to Lee Cote, GFG's Marketing Director. Visit Garden Fresh Gourmet in booth #1050 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Garden Fresh Gourmet 866.725.7239 www.gardenfreshgourmet.com Garden Fresh Gourmet Debuts Chocolate Hummus DeBrand Fine Chocolates, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and founded in 1987 by Cathy Brand-Beere, consolidates the passion Brand-Beere has had for chocolates from the time she was eight years old. She took her childhood dream of hav- ing her own "real choco- late shop" and combined it with excellent business acumen to create a strong and creative organization. Using Belgian and Swiss chocolate, inclusions from across the globe, and fresh local ingredi- ents, DeBrand creations are the ultimate in chocolate delights—art for your mouth. The company, initially housed at Brand-Beere's childhood home, is now a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters. The company has grown to four retail shops in Fort Wayne, one shop in Indianapolis, and a mail-order department that ships its marvelous chocolate all over the world. DeBrand Fine Choco- lates provides retailers with exceptional prod- ucts, beautiful presenta- tions and superb customer service, all of which form the basis of the company's culture throughout its 30 years in the confec- tionery industry. DeBrand creates new kinds of chocolates continuously, but is especially known for a variety of sea- sonal products that simply fly off retail shelves. DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com Art for Your Mouth from DeBrand Fine Chocolates Elmhurst 1925 makes simple, nutritious and incredibly delicious plant-based nut and grain milks. First, a unique HydroRelease™ method allows the use of more of the source grain, nut, or seed. This technology uses water to separate the nutrients of nuts and grains, before recombin- ing them to form deli- cious, creamy products free of added gums and emulsifiers. This means superior nutrition and flavor with fewer in- gredients. Elmhurst products are packaged in shelf-stable, recyclable cartons. All Elmhurst Unsweetened varieties have only two ingredients – the nuts and water, ex- cept for Unsweetened Oat Milk, which has a dash of salt. Unsweetened Milked Walnuts, for ex- ample, has 1400mg ALA Omega 3 per serving; while Milked Cashews is made with five times the nuts compared to other leading brands. All of this means that there is more nutrition in every glass. Each product's minimal- ism allows for a variety of uses ranging from cooking to coffee; soups to sauces. Elmhurst 1925 www.elmhurst1925.com Elmhurst 1925 Unsweetened Plant Milks 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 impor- tance of quality, authenticity and tradition. 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 production methods which have been handed down from generation to generation by proud ar- tisans who are in tune with the land and the seasons. Because of the greatness of these foods and their popularity – both at home and abroad – imitations have naturally sprung up around the world. Such products bear none of the his- tory, tradition or quality of the originals. While this may seem inevitable, and consumers are free to buy what they want, it's important that they actually know what they are buy- ing, how it is made and from what it is made. Icons of European Taste www.iconsofeuropeantaste.eu Enjoy the Icons of European Taste Salty Wahine's Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salt's Island Curry was awarded two first-place and one second-place Scovie Awards for the 2020 International Scovie Awards in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Island Curry's main ingredient is olena, which is Hawaiian turmeric, which provides medicinal bene- fits with a tropical twist. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts can provide packaging for retail, wholesale, private label and bulk packag- ing ranging from 1-pound bags to 2,000- pound super sacks. Custom blends like those the company creates for chefs at five-star restaurants are also available. Salty Wahine provides a unique product where each crystal of salt is infused with a splash of tropical super fruit flavor, making eating healthy fun. Favorite choices include Hawaiian Rub, Island Volcano, Hot Lava, Mango Java, Fiery Dragonfruit & Java Rub, Red Alaea, Passion Fruit Chile Pep- per, Guava Garlic, Kiawe Smoke, Pineap- ple Poultry and Black Lava. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts 808.378.4601 www.saltywahine.com Maple Dijon Avocado Oil Brightens Salads and Spirits Specialty food maker Stonewall Kitchen's new Maple Dijon Avocado Oil Dressing kicks off the new year with great taste. Produced under the company's Napa Val- ley Naturals brand, this dressing is made from a blend of Napa Valley Naturals but- tery Avocado Oil and Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and features sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard, resulting in a full- bodied texture and a rich, satisfying flavor. Ideal for tossing with mixed greens, this delicious dressing also pairs perfectly with hearty winter salads, like one made with arugula, goat cheese, nuts and cranber- ries. Cool weather vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts and roasted squash, would also benefit from a generous drizzle. Napa Valley Naturals Avocado Oil, which the company offers as a stand-alone prod- uct, adds a wholesome and satisfying di- mension. The oil is crafted by harvesting and pressing whole, tree-ripened avoca- dos from Mexico. With a light, delicate fla- vor and a high smoke point, it's great for general cooking but is also an excellent ad- dition to dressings like this one, as well as to aiolis, sauces and more. Likewise, the brand's Or- ganic Apple Cider Vinegar is sold as a stand-alone prod- uct and contributes to this dressing's high quality. The vinegar starts with crushed organic apples from Italy that are aged in wooden barrels for a smooth tartness. Left raw and unpasteurized with the living nutrients known as the "mother" intact, this Apple Cider Vinegar allows consumers to experience the full benefits of natural fer- mentation. Napa Valley Naturals Maple Dijon Avo- cado Oil Dressing joins two other recently released products, Honey Lemon & Avo- cado Oil and Organic Olive Oil & Balsamic. Each boasts a buttery richness and pleas- ing taste profile built to enliven salads of all types. Fresh greens paired with any of these luscious dressings would make a perfect pick-me-up on a cold winter day. Stonewall Kitchen www.stonewallkitchen.com Winter Fancy Food Show Preview

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