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GOURMET NEWS MARCH 2020 www.gourmetnews.com WFF WRAP-UP 1 4 Fiorucci is the brand of specialty meats that delivers the true taste of Italy. For more than 165 years, Fiorucci has used Old World recipes to produce a full line of authentic Italian charcuterie meats, cheeses and pre- mium snacking products using only hand-trimmed cuts of premium pork and the finest ingredients, then slowly aging them to perfec- tion. Since 1850, the Fiorucci family has been creating authentic Italian meats, honoring the tradition of the Italian dinner table. Fiorucci is now introducing a line of au- thentic Italian cheeses in Aged Parmesan and Mild Provolone. The sweet, savory, 10-month-aged Parmesan adds a punch of flavor to nearly anything it's added to. As a tableside topping or integral ingredi- ent, its salty, nutty flavor provides delicious umami and depth. Aged for more than 60 days, Fioruccci Provolone is full of rich, mildly smoky, nutty flavor. Its firm body holds up well against spicy, robust flavors, making it an ideal addition to a zesty appetizer tray or charcuterie board. Both products are gluten free, rBST free and an excellent source of calcium and protein. They are available in 8-ounce packages, and each unit contains about eight servings. Fiorucci Foods www.fioruccifoods.com Fiorucci Introduces New Authentic Cheese Line Elmhurst's new single-serve line con- denses all the whole- grain nutritional wonder of oat milk into an 11- ounce carton. Besides Original, there are kid- pleasing Blueberry, Chocolate and Vanilla varieties. None exceed 6 grams of sugar. Chocolate oat milk is also offered in a 32-ounce carton. Each serving offers a full serving of whole grain and just 4 grams of sugar in six simple ingredi- ents. Elmhurst is also launching a new line of oat creamers to join its hemp creamer. The oat creamers are available in Unsweet- ened, Hazelnut, French Vanilla and Chai Spice flavors, each with no more than 1 gram of sugar and 15 calories per serving. Elmhurst's Oat Lattes are offered in four vari- eties: Cacao, Flash Brew, turmeric-infused Golden Milk and a Matcha Latte. Each carries 28 grams of whole grain (over half the daily value) and 550 milligrams omega-3 ALA. Elmhurst Milked LLC www.elmhurst1925.com Elmhurst Intros Capitalize on Oat Milk Boom The Tapas Sauces are healthy and easy to use. Gluten free and vegan, the sauces are ideal for those with special dietary needs, and appetizing still for everyone else, too. Meant to be shared, your customers will enjoy pairing these de- licious sauces with meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables to cre- ate the perfect Spanish dinner. They're part of a selection of mother sauces that gained popularity among the Lopez brothers' friends, family and neigh- bors more than 50 years ago. Since then, the Lopez family company has crafted tra- ditional sauces that fit everyone's taste while preserving the iconic flavors of the Mojo Picon, Salsa Verde, Salsa Brava, Salsa Sevillana, Salsa Chimichurri and Salsa Aioli. Packed nine units in a case and imported di- rectly from Spain, The Tapas Sauces are avail- able at The French Farm. The French Farm 713.660.0577 www.frenchfarm.com The French Farm Adds The Tapas Sauces MarDona Specialty Foods, Ltd.'s Spicy Spinach Dip is a blend of spinach, some artichoke and spices, all blended together to make a great spicy dip (low calorie and healthy, too). It has just the right amount of heat to tempt that spicy lover's fancy. Use it straight from the jar, mix with pasta, or for a real dip treat, mix with soft, melting cheese to make a cheese and spicy spinach dip. For a cooler taste in dip, blend with sour cream to make a cold spicy dip. MarDona Spicy Spinach Dip is also great as an addi- tive for macaroni and cheese to make a spicy spinach mac & cheese. Visit the company's web- site to see the recipe. MarDona Specialty Foods Ltd. 855.645.7772 www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com MarDona Spicy Spinach Dip Bellucci EVOO Traceability System is Blockchain Validated Tree to Table An innovative leader in the production of fully traceable, high-quality, 100 percent Italian extra virgin olive oil, Bellucci launched its Trust Through Traceability campaign in 2014 with a proac- tive and ethical approach to providing a transparent look into its supply chain while bringing clarity in food labeling directly to the consumer. With the Bellucci app and the unique lot code printed on the label of every bottle, consumers can verify the authenticity of their extra virgin olive oil, as well as trace their bottle of Bellucci back to its source in rural Italy. This traceability system has also received an independent third- party ISO 22005 certification by Bureau Veritas. In 2018, Bellucci began inte- gration of blockchain cloud technology to further validate its traceability system. The platform was initially launched at its bot- tling facility through the point of distribu- tion in the U.S. Bellucci now takes blockchain integra- tion to the next level with expansion and implementation to include the cooperative of growers and the mills throughout Italy. Each participant in the supply chain cre- ates and shares a permanent, unalterable record of the product journey from olive groves to the mills through bottling, ship- ping and distribution all to a secure shared open ledger. The ultimate goal is to pro- vide retail buyers, distributors and con- sumers with complete transparency and traceabil- ity from grove-to-grocer. From the ground up, pre- cision agriculture is leverag- ing advances in technology via satellite, GPS and even photographic equipment to improve the efficiency of food production. The indus- try has already progressed from using tech to measure and track crop yields and soil levels, to monitoring weather patterns and water usage, and how these fac- tors affect harvest. Now, the agricultural industry is be- ginning to see the positive impact of tech- nologies and AI to differentiate between crop plants and their neighbors, for in- creased efficiency in the application of fer- tilizers and pesticides. This is just the beginning, with Bellucci continuing to drive innovation in food tech and raise the industry standards in the extra virgin olive oil category. Bellucci www.belluccipremium.com Many Mini Chocolate Bunnies and More from DeBrand DeBrand Mini Bunnies are the perfect ad- dition to every Easter basket! Each pack- age of 10 adorable, miniature, solid chocolate bunnies is indi- vidually wrapped and available in milk or dark chocolate. They are per- fect as mini treats, but they are so much more. In addi- tion to snacking, they are great sitting on whipped cream that tops a drink or dessert. There are certainly many, many uses for these little, adorable Mini Bunnies! DeBrand also offers larger solid choco- late bunnies that are individually wrapped and available in dark, milk and white chocolate. DeBrand's signature Rocky Road Egg contains its rich, buttery caramel, made-from-scratch vanilla marshmallows and whole roasted al- monds and roasted pecan halves, all sur- rounded by creamy milk or rich dark chocolate. They are packaged in a clear bag with an elegant bow. "Happy Easter" Chocolate Thoughts™ Bars are also a big hit and are available in milk and dark chocolate. Chocolate Thoughts Bars are available for all holidays and occasions. DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com New Fish Fry Mix Brings Fish and Chips Home Specialty food maker Stonewall Kitchen takes the guesswork out of frying at home with its new Legal Sea Foods Fish Fry Mix. Featuring a blend of two flours for a light, fluffy texture, it benefits from seafood- friendly seasonings like sea salt, white pepper and lemon powder. Anyone who loves fried fish but hesitates to make it at home will appreciate this easy-to-use mix, which includes a simple recipe for fried fish bites. A staple of the seafood shacks that dot the coastal landscape of New England, fish and chips is classic seaside fare. The new Fish Fry Mix is a nod to Legal Sea Foods' tradition of serving some of the best fish and chips around. In addition to making an ideal coating for seafood, the mix can be used to fry vegetables, fries and onion strings — just like the ones on the Legal Sea Foods menu. Stonewall Kitchen www.stonewallkitchen.com

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