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GOURMET NEWS MARCH 2020 www.gourmetnews.com WFF WRAP-UP 1 6 White Coffee, a family-owned business since 1939, is also a certified woman- owned business. Located in Long Island City, New York, owners and employees consider themselves to be ambassadors of the company's products, vowing to treat associates, customers and suppliers with integrity, respect and responsiveness. They believe that the company's success depends on exceeding their partners' ex- pectations. In fact, White Coffee's Mission Statement is very clear regarding their commitment to success for all companies involved, it states: "White Coffee will grow our customers' profits by providing qual- ity-based, innovative solutions to their ever-changing needs. Our mission is for every customer to be an ambassador of the White Coffee family." White Coffee is also a committed leader in believing it must minimize the effect its activities have on the environment. They strive to minimize waste by evaluating op- growth of the specialty coffee industry. Today, we continue to be industry leaders in sourcing and roasting the finest coffees available as well as featuring world-famous li- censed brands. We have built our business one customer at a time, cup-by-cup, with ex- cellent quality and attentive customer service." In January 2020, while at- tending the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, California, White Coffee met with existing cus- tomers, connected with potential cus- tomers, and showcased the company's entire product portfolio, which included a new ready-to-drink green tea and cas- cara-based drink, NIWRI, which is packed with antioxidants. White Coffee has established a solid track record of co-creating superior quality coffee programs for nationwide retail, gro- cery, specialty, online/catalog, and food- service customers. Additionally, White Coffee offers product and package flexibility in cus- tomization, along with a broad range of formats and seasonal items. As industry leaders, the company is able to extend valued expertise to its clients, thus increasing its clients' ability to be competitive and thrive in the marketplace. White Coffee, currently expe- riencing explosive growth, provides experienced sales and marketing support for its clients as well as utilizing multiple accounts, trade channels and licenses to help clients learn, grow and prosper. With 80 years of quality products, expe- rience, knowledge and success, White Coffee is a prime source of fine coffee and an esteemed and valued leader in the in- dustry. White Coffee 718.204.7900 www.whitecoffee.com erations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible, to minimize toxic emission through the selection and use of its fleets and processes operations, to actively pro- mote recycling both internally and amongst customers and suppliers and to source, produce and promote product va- rieties to minimize the environmental im- pact of both production and distribution as well as to meet or exceed all environmen- tal legislation that relates to the company and to raise awareness within staff and culture concerning environmental issues and actively enlist employees in improving the company's performance. "We are ex- tremely proud not only of our products but also of our exceptional staff. As third-gen- eration importers of fine Arabica coffee, we sell the finest coffee to thousands of residents in New York and across the United States each year," said Gregory White, company Vice President. "As we have grown, we have helped pioneer the White Coffee "Pays It Forward" for Customers For more than 60 years, Piller's Black Kas- sel has been bringing Old World crafts- manship and legendary taste to the North American market with fa- mous deli case salamis and, more recently, with snacking innovations. The brand's premium dry-aged salamis, known for their unique artisanal shapes, like the heart- shaped D'Amour Salami, have long been featured in service delis across the country, but now Black Kassel has intro- duced convenient packages for the spe- cialty deli meats category. Black Kassel recently launched a 6- ounce Charcuterie Trio, combining three of its popular shaped salamis – D'Amour (heart shaped), Mustard Seed (square/di- amond shaped), and Old Forest (flower shaped) – in a convenient pre-sliced pack- age as well as relaunching its Mustard Seed, Old Forest and Picante salamis in 4 ounce pre-sliced packages. Certified gluten free, MSG free and free of all major food allergens, these unique artisanal shapes are a perfect choice to serve guests and elevate the entertaining ex- perience and presentation of any charcuterie board. All vari- eties pair exceptionally well with specialty cheeses, fruits, arti- sanal breads and many other accompaniments. For added merchandising flexibility within the deli department or in other areas of the store, all varieties are shelf-stable and can be displayed outside of refrigeration in their retail ready display box or in-store baskets, and are also peg- gable. Piller's Fine Foods 519.743.1412 www.blackkassel.com Piller's Black Kassel – Where Charcuterie Takes House of Webster, a specialty food manu- facturer based in Rogers, Arkansas, has been in the specialty food business since 1934. It offers a wide range of wholesale private label prod- ucts including jams, jellies, pre- serves, pickled vegetables, salsas and mustards. House of Webster is a one-stop shop for retailers seeking a diverse pri- vate label food program. With its niche small jar capabilities in the 1.5-ounce and 2.25-ounce sizes, House of Webster has positioned it- self as a national player for retail gift packs and room service-ready condiments. Known for its classic mason jar packag- ing and quality ingredients that can't be matched, House of Webster offers over 100 items in stock and ready to ship. Freight is included with a minimum order of 13 cases, mix and match. You will be assigned a dedicated Customer Service Representative to help you through the on boarding process. For a small fee, just send a digital file of your established logo or artwork and House of Webster's in-house graphic artists can build a label to your approval. It's that easy. New for 2020, House of Webster introduces six new exciting salsa flavors: Fire Roasted, Habanero, Ghost Pepper, Scorpion Pepper, Avacado Tomatillo and Serrano Pepper. It has turned up the heat and these items are im- mediately available for private label. Be sure to check out House of Web- ster's new Candied Jalapenos. This clas- sic southern recipe is like no other and will be a staple for years to come. Try it over cream cheese as an appetizer or add it to your next barbecue sandwich. House of Webster 800.369.4641 www.houseofwebster.com New Products from House of Webster Ariston Specialties' Fusti Refill and Save Program and Fusti Freshly Poured Program, offered since 1997, provide options that in- clude more than 23 extra-virgin olive oil and infused oils and 23 balsamic vinegars. The versatile program works well in many differ- ent kinds of stores and offers customers quality, flexibility and great pricing. The oils come from family farmers, and the balsamic vinegars come from Modena, Italy, the birthplace of balsamic vinegar, and many of the flavors are unique to Ariston. No sugar is added to the vinegars – their sweet- ness comes from the fruit with which the products are made. Ariston Specialties 860.263.8498 www.aristonspecialties.com Ariston Specialties Oils and Vinegars Busha Browne Original Hot Pepper Jelly Busha Browne's Original Hot Pepper Jelly is the traditional spicy-sweet condiment based on the world-famous hot and flavor- ful Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper. This Pepper Jelly is the perfect accompani- ment for cheeses and meats (hot or cold), and excels when mixed with cream cheese for canapes or used as a spread or a dip. It also makes a superb glaze for meats and vegeta- bles. It's available in the U.S. through importer Source Atlantique. Source Atlantique 201.947.1000 www.sourceatlantique.com

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