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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 1 0 Divine Chocolate Organic Line is Plastic-Free Divine Chocolate, the only Fairtrade choco- late company in the world owned by cocoa farmers, has launched a new organic choco- late bar line with packaging that is com- pletely plastic-free and compostable. These new chocolate bars were created in response to the growing demand by consumers for products to be more sustainably packaged and contain less sugar with better ingredients. "Organic sales are growing, and we have re- sponded to chocolate lovers who say they are actively looking for organic ingredients and higher cocoa content," says Liz Miller, Senior Marketing Manager at Divine Chocolate. "We've sourced exceptional organic and Fair- trade cocoa from a flourishing co-operative of farmers in São Tomé, and we're excited to partner with them to produce this delicious line while remaining true to our mission." This is Divine Chocolate's first organic chocolate bar and first time sourcing cocoa from CECAQ-11, a co-operative of farmers on the island of São Tomé, a beautiful for- est-covered volcanic island located off the coast of West Africa. Historically known as "Choco- late Island," São Tomé is where some of the finest cocoa in the world originates. The or- ganic line is made with a higher cocoa content (85 per- cent), which means less sugar content and a rich, smooth flavor. This line is not only Fair- trade Certified, certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, certified by the Non-GMO Project and vegan, but it is addi- tionally made without palm oil, soy or artifi- cial flavors. The new line includes 4 bars – 85% Dark Chocolate with Refreshing Lemon, 85% Dark Chocolate with Turmeric and Ginger, 85% Dark Chocolate with Blueberry and Popped Quinoa, and 85% Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs – each with ingredients that chocolate explorers will enjoy when aiming for a delicious treat that comple- ments a healthful lifestyle. The suggested retail price for the 2.8- ounce organic bar is $4.50. Visit Divine Chocolate at booth #5142. For more information, email sales@divine chocolateusa.com. Half Pallet Display Program from Suzie's Good Groceries Company, under its popular Suzie's brand, has long offered club store programs. Included in the company's vision for 2020, it is offering conventional store club style displays. Its half pallet display pro- gram offers all the value with half the re- quired quantity commitment. This program offers real value to the consumer (25-70 per- cent) over individual item purchasing, higher ring for the retailer, minimum store labor re- quired and remnant issues are virtually elim- inated. The half pallet program offers full size displays with lower product commit- ments, ranging from a low of 65 units to a high of 336. Introducing Suzie's high protein, organic, gluten free couscous. Available in Pea, Red Lentil or Chickpea. Each half pallet offers 336 units of 4 x 14 ounce (400g total), allow- ing for consumer value and increased prof- its. Next up is a six pack of 5.3-ounce organic Popcorn Cakes. With only 65 units on a half pallet, look for a quick sell through, higher retail ring and again – significant value to the consumer. Introducing Suzie's six Meal Fixin's kits. You provide the bowl, wrap or taco and Suzie's provides everything else you need for Chinese Mu Shu, Korean Barbecue, Indian Kati Roll, Spicy Habanero, Smokey Chipotle or Guerrero Herb & Lime. Each kit contains all the Fixin's you need, such as jackfruit, seasoning packets, Mashu sauce, cheese pa- neer, vegetable blend, chutney, barbecue sauce, refried rice and beans, salsa con queso, etc. Each half pallet display in- cludes 270 units containing 4 x 15.5-ounce Fixin' Kits. Your favorite nosh sits best on a Suzie's Flatbread with fla- vor profiles that include Sprouted Multiseed or Pretzel Top, Kamut & Sesame, Kamut with Rosemary and Spelt Mul- tiseed. Ancient Grain Flat- breads are made with whole grains, are non-GMO, kosher and delicious. Half pallets consist of 260 units containing two 14-ounce trays. When a Flatbread just won't do, make it a Suzie's Organic Cracker. Suzie's Organic Crackers club half pallet program consists of 308 units each containing 20 individual serv- ing packets, keeping them fresh right up until time of use. What falls between a Flatbread and a Cracker? Suzie's Thin Cakes. All your fa- vorites: Organic Corn Quinoa & Sesame, Or- ganic Brown Rice and now Lentil. Each half pallet consists of 210 units containing four Thin Cakes each. Need more than a snack? Suzie's shelf stable RTE Organic Quinoa meal is the answer. Half pallet consists of 162 units con- taining six 8-ounce Organic Olive Oil & Sea Salt Quinoa. Each serv- ing contains 8 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, is healthy, delicious and warms in the microwave in 60 seconds. Suzie's RTE Quinoa Meals are a perfect side dish for two or meal replacement for one. Suzie's – Innovation you can taste, inno- vation for your health! Innovation that drives sales! For more information, visit booth #1029, go to www.goodgroceries.com, email info@good- groceries.com, call 718.768.0821 or follow the company on social media. WooBamboo: The Toothbrush Company That's So Much More How many people have their mothers to thank for an idea that will literally disrupt an industry? Unless you're Steve Hyde, the Chief Operating Officer of WooBamboo, then your chances seem pretty low. About idea that started it all, Hyde said, "About eight or nine years ago, I was talking to my mother in Australia about my brother who was struggling for many years to make a bamboo-framed bicycle. She said, 'I don't know why he doesn't make something sim- ple, like a bamboo toothbrush.'" Steve couldn't shake the idea, and decided to present the idea to his friend Christopher Fous, who laughed at the absurdity of the suggestion. But after a trip to his local gro- cery store, Fous noticed a gaping hole in the oral care market. An environmentally friendly option simply didn't exist. Christo- pher jumped on board shortly thereafter and came on as the creative mind behind WooBamboo and is the current Chief Exec- utive Officer. Together Hyde and Fous started in a garage with their initial order of 10,000 bam- boo toothbrushes (backed by Thomas Burt, a longtime friend, financial guru and current Chief Financial Officer). That was Earth Day 2013. Today, WooBamboo is a 10-person team that sells an average of 10,000 brushes a day. The company's products now expand beyond just bamboo toothbrushes to include items such as biodegrad- able floss and natural toothpastes in unique, delicious flavors. WooBamboo products can be found in over 50 countries and 19,000 re- tail stores internation- ally. Not bad for a joke made at your brother's expense. It's been like "drinking out of a fire hy- drant," Burt said about the company's quick growth. He claims it's due to the intense focus on physical retail locations versus solely online sales. "We thought we'd make the biggest impact and have the best business model by going after people who are going to put in an order for 40,000 to 50,000 tooth- brushes." He wasn't wrong. "Everything we provide our consumers with is an alternative to what they're already using," Fous says. "With over 7 billion people in the world, that's a lot of mouths, that's a lot of plastic, and lots of toothpaste containing toxic material. So, we've re- placed all of these with prod- ucts that are part of the solution, not the problem." The idea behind WooBamboo, no matter how large it grows, seems to remain the same. Inspire everyday people to make sim- ple, easy steps in a more eco-friendly direc- tion without disrupting their routines or pocketbooks. "We like to feel like we're in the inspiration business," Fous says. "Our mission is not to make sure people use tooth- brushes. It's to help people make small changes to make the world a better place." Visit WooBamboo at booth #3203. Pocas Debuts Five-Flavor Berry Juice Drink Think outside of the box. Why do you think one fruit provides only one flavor? Find five flavors in a berry with Pocas' brand new item, FIVE. Pocas International is debuting its five-fla- vor omija juice drink. Omija, also known as schisandra, means "five flavor berry" in Ko- rean. The berry gives you five different fla- vors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy. Besides its unique taste, it has long been used as a traditional medicine in East Asia for a variety of ailments. In addition, recent re- search and studies identify its health benefits as boosting the immune system, liver and kidney function. FIVE is made in Mun Kyeong, South Korea where top quality omija is produced. The drink is non-GMO, with no preserva- tives, no artificial color, no artificial flavors and no artificial sweeteners. It is dairy free, gluten free, soy free and vegan. Your customers can enjoy five different flavors: Pure Schisandra (Omija), Schisandra & Korean Pear, Schisandra & Mango, Schisandra & Pineapple and Schisandra & Watermelon. The berry's complex flavor combination with natural fruits makes a refreshingly delicious drink. Pocas International is passionate about de- livering premium healthy beverages and spe- cialty foods to its customers with only top-quality products. The mission of Pocas is to study global market trends of healthy foods and beverages on behalf of its customers and supply the best healthy products to its valued customers with the lowest price possible. Enjoy drinks that are way beyond refreshing and feel the mysterious har- mony in every sip. For more information, go to www.pocas.com or call 201.941.7900. Follow the company on Instagram and Facebook.