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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 6 PB2 Expands into Protein Powders Category After company researchers noticed that many health-conscious consumers were adding PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter or PB2 Powdered Almond Butter to their protein shakes and smoothies for extra flavor and protein, PB2 came up with the idea for PB2 Performance Plant Protein Powders. Don't compromise taste for performance! PB2 Performance Plant Protein Powder products are packed with all your functional needs and taste great. The lineup is made from craft processing of peanuts and tree nuts. The Performance lineup consists of two products: PB2 Performance Peanut Protein with Dutch Cocoa and PB2 Per- formance Almond Protein with Madagascar Vanilla. PB2 Performance Peanut Protein with Dutch Cocoa comes in a 32-ounce jar and contains 20 grams of complete plant-based protein, plus 8 grams of dietary fiber per serving. It also has 190 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving. PB2 Performance Almond Protein with Madagascar Vanilla is available in a 16- ounce jar and contains 20 grams of complete plant-based protein and 7 grams of dietary fiber per serving. It has 180 calories and 4.5 grams of fat per serv- ing. Both flavor varieties will retail in the $20 to $25 range. PB2 Performance products have clean la- bels that contain just six ingredients each, in- cluding brown rice protein, inulin (a prebiotic fiber providing both functional and nutritional benefits), monk fruit extract (a natural, sugar-free sweetener) and salt. Each product delivers 20 grams of complete plant protein with every serving. These products are naturally flavored, no added sugar, and added pre- biotic fiber for digestive support. Never settle for less than great taste and food that fuels you! Both products are certified vegan, certified gluten free, certified by the Non-GMO Project and Certified OU Kosher. Eat what you love. Love what you eat. Choose PB2. Visit PB2 at booth #N2040. For more infor- mation, go to www.pb2foods.com, call 229.387.7238 or email customerservice @pb2foods.com. How Golden Cannoli is Shaping the Future of Cannoli Since its start in 1970, Golden Cannoli Shells Co. has been making premium cannoli shells and ricotta fillings. Today, the com- pany has expanded its offerings, with ready to serve cannoli, cannoli chips and more. Now celebrating its 50th year, Golden Can- noli is excited to share its vision for the fu- ture of cannoli, and why it thinks this tasty treat is ready for the spotlight. Cousins Angelo and Frank made the first Golden Cannoli in the back room of their bakery 50 years ago. Soon, other bakeries and restaurants were purchasing cannoli shells from them to resell in their own busi- nesses. A second bakery was opened to keep up with demand, and Golden Cannoli Shells Co. was born. Fast forward to present day, and you can find the second generation, cousins Maria, Edwin, Eric and Valerie, keeping this family tradition alive in their 30,000 square foot Chelsea, Massachusetts facility. The recipe hasn't changed too much, just tweaked and perfected to keep up with the times, keeping it free of trans fats, artifi- cial colors, artificial flavors and artificial preservatives. In 2017, the cousins worked to achieve their SQF III certification, and have maintained it every year since. "We're proud to manu- facture exclusively cannoli products," Owner and CSMO Valerie Bono says. "This focus on specifically cannoli is what has caused us to be industry leaders and has pushed us to innovate in ways our competition hasn't even begun to dream up." Valerie references the new ready-to-serve products featuring cannoli chips (bite size pieces of cannoli shell dusted with sugar) paired with real ricotta cannoli cream. "We're turning this special occasion dessert into an anytime, anywhere snack." Golden Cannoli's chip and dip platters aren't the only new items shaking up the can- noli category – the company's pre-filled can- noli (in family five packs and as single serve jumbo cannoli) have given bakeries without the space or staff to fill cannoli, an oppor- tunity to get in on the action, too. As for the future of cannoli and where it can go, Bono continues to dream big with the launch of the inclusions line. She anticipates partnerships with other brands that showcase cannoli fla- vors. "Five years ago, we saw the creation of a 'cannoli category' within the greater bak- ery category. That in itself was a milestone, and since then we've been able to really track its explosive growth. We think con- sumers are finally ready for cannoli flavored products like pies, donuts and cakes. It has the potential to be so much more than just that traditional cream filled shell." Quality, Value and Tradition from Carmelina When it comes to quality, value and tradi- tion, nothing compares to the simple good- ness of Carmelina 'e...San Marzano ® Italian Tomatoes and Carmelina Brands ® Italian Beans. Produced and imported from south- ern Italy, Mangia, Inc.™ takes pride in pro- viding clean, quality ingredients that are all-natural, with no added salt, sugars or preservatives. These products are Non-GMO Project Verified, OU kosher, gluten free and packed in BPA-free, easy-open containers. The cans are nestable. At Mangia, Inc., innovation is key. With a solid production and quality assurance team on staff, the company is continually developing cutting-edge, new items to meet the growing needs of its clients and the in- dustry at large. Over the last few years, Mangia has launched two Prepared Tomato Sauce products in shelf-stable, eco-friendly pouches: Carmelina 'e…San Marzano Au- thentic Italian Pizza Sauce, and Carmelina 'e…San Marzano Authentic Italian Mari- nara Sauce. These sauces are available in 91-ounce pouches, and have been a huge hit with retailers in deli and prepared food sec- tions. With the global demand for legumes sky- rocketing and the desire for healthier food options on the rise, Mangia, Inc. recently launched Carmelina Brands Chick Pea Puree, which are sim- ply smashed chick- peas. The product is packed in an easy- open, triple-barrier, BPA-free aseptic pouch. Carmelina Brands Chick Pea Puree is extremely versatile and easy to use. Simply open the pouch, season, flash blend to desired consistency and go. This revolutionary item saves on time, labor and energy costs. No need to wash or soak chickpeas overnight, or cook, drain and pulse them for an extended time. No need to deal with safety or carbon footprint issues faced when working with canned product, and it produces a 100-percent yield. Carmelina Brands Chick Pea Puree offers the perfect base for hummus, soups, sandwich spreads, vegetarian burg- ers, baked goods and more. The possibilities are endless. With one of the cleanest in- gredient statements on shelf, Carmelina 'e… San Marzano Italian Tomatoes and Carmelina Brands Italian Beans offer chefs and families consistent, quality, flavorful in- gredients that they can feel good about bring- ing to the table. Products are available in 14.28-ounce and 28-ounce retail sizes, 91- ounce foodservice size and industrial drum sizes. For more information, call 866.462.6442, email info@mangiainc.com or go to www.carmelinabrands.com. 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's Squeez- able Organic Coconut Oil pouches are avail- able in Virgin and Steam Refined. These in- novative, 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 percent less carbon than glass or plastic containers. When you choose Nutiva products, you can feel confident that the food that sus- tains you also sustains ethical organic farming communities and supports regen- erative farming techniques. Together, let's revolutionize the way the world eats. For more information, go to www.nutiva.com, call 800.993.4367 or find the company on Facebook and Instagram.