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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 0 DeBrand Truffle Collection DeBrand Truffles are the luxurious sweet conclusion that will entice each and every customer. These 12 incredible variations seem almost too beautiful to eat … almost! Each oversized piece is individually and ar- tistically designed, but their true beauty lies within. These irresistible silky, rich Truffles are petite, gourmet chocolate desserts. DeBrand Truffles boast a minimum shelf life of two months at room temperature, with no need for refrigeration or preparation by your staff. All varieties are guaranteed in stock and are available to ship within one to two business days, all year round. DeBrand packaging is also available for purchase, and its Truffle wholesale prices are currently set for re- sellers to earn a margin over 62 percent. De- Brand makes it easy to offer a gourmet chocolate experience year round. Simply set on a plate and serve! Featuring these beautiful Truffles in a dis- play case is the perfect way to entice your customers. As they arrive, they will be greeted by the promise of a high-quality, gourmet chocolate experience. This is an easy add-on sale and has no need for any preparation, just bag or box and go! DeBrand is also happy to provide artwork and prod- uct descriptions for menus, displays and social media advertising. DeBrand recommends carrying an ongo- ing selection of at least four to six different Truffles to provide a wide selection and an eye-catching display. Its four most popular Truffles are Dark Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter and Raspberry. In addition to selling Truffles by the piece, they are also available in prepackaged as- sortments, ideal for holidays, events and when guests are in a hurry. These high-quality, gourmet chocolates are perfect for gift shops, restaurants and other gourmet shops. DeBrand Truffles deliver a high-quality, gourmet chocolate experience that your guests are sure to remember and come back for more. For more information, go to www.debrand.com. Winner! Winner! Bar-B-Que Dinner! By Kyle Oglesby, Owner, Daddy Sam's LLC Daddy Sam's has had an award-winning year! We swept the Texas Bar-B-Que Division at the World Hot Sauce Awards. Daddy Sam's Original was named Champion, Daddy Sam's Salmon & Seafood Glaze was 2nd and Daddy Sam's Ginger Jalapeño was 3rd. We were the only brand to sweep a division this year. We also won our third 1st Place Scovie with Daddy Sam's Ginger Jalapeño Bar-B-Que Sawce this year. The best award though, by far, is the loyalty of our amazing fans. You are the best! We know that barbecue is a passion- ate world and brand loyalty is a big deal. Thank you so much, Daddy Sam's fans! Daddy Sam's makes delicious West Texas style barbecue sauces. Daddy Sam Oglesby was a cowboy and rancher in West Texas and our amazing family recipe is named after him – he is also our great grandfather! Shar- ing great food and fun with family and friends is what we are trying to complement at Daddy Sam's. Food always tastes better with great company, and with Daddy Sam's. As we like to say ... Just Slop It On! We created Daddy Sam's because we couldn't find anything like it on grocery store shelves. We wanted a West Texas bar- becue sauce without any corn products, gluten, soy, MSG, fillers or anything artifi- cial, so we decided to bottle up the family recipe. Daddy Sam's is certified gluten free, certified kosher, non-GMO compliant, vegan and a woman-owned business. Daddy Sam's Original West Texas Recipe is molasses, vinegar and mesquite based. It's tangy and sweet with a kick at the end, and very versatile. We created Daddy Sam's Salmon & Seafood Glaze because fish and seafood are so often left out when it came to bar- becue. We know that people are missing out on great flavors by not barbe- cuing fish and seafood. There is nothing else like it on the market and we've changed per- ceptions about what can be barbecued. Our Ginger Jalapeño flavor is an updated and zesty take on West Texas barbecue. It's a sauce with a modern twist and more heat, yet still excites barbecue traditionalists. The molasses, vinegar and mesquite base means that Daddy Sam's Sawces are for so much more than ribs! We encourage fans to try out ideas with Daddy Sam's. We have made baked beans, roasted vegetables, pizza, sloppy joes, grilled fruit, jalapeño poppers, zipped up chili, poured over cream cheese or other soft cheeses for a deli- cious appetizer, and of course, ribs! We are always working on new recipes and unconventional ways to use Daddy Sam's, and we encourage our fans to do the same. Think outside the jar with Daddy Sam's! Daddy Sam's is committed to packing in glass and other easily recyclable materials and reducing waste as much as possible. Daddy Sam's is a 1% for the Planet member and puts the money toward water issues. For more information, go to www.daddy sams.com, call 512.827.1958 or email kyle@daddysams.com. Stonewall Kitchen Welcomes Vermont Village Specialty food maker Stonewall Kitchen ex- pands with the addition of Vermont Village, maker of fine apple sauces and apple cider vinegar products. The company's high-qual- ity offerings and New England roots make the acquisition a natural fit for Stonewall Kitchen, which has been steadily adding to its family by partnering with premium brands that are leaders in their categories. Since the 1970s, Vermont Village has been at the forefront of the organic food move- ment and focused on providing its customers with wholesome, quality products. Over time, the company has earned a loyal follow- ing of fans who especially love its apple sauces and sipping vinegars. Its Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce was voted the best-tasting apple sauce by Epicurious in an independent taste test of 28 different brands. Its unique sipping vinegars, which combine the health benefits of apple cider vinegar with the great taste of organic fruits, roots and spices, are a must-have for many. Its best-selling unsweetened apple sauce is well-loved for its rich, wholesome taste. Made in small batches using the whole apple includ- ing the peel, no water or sugar is added – just real fruit. A nutritious treat any time of day. It's available both in jars and in convenient, snack-sized cups that are great for busy families on the go. The apple cider vinegar is also crafted with care. Brimming with ben- eficial bacteria, apple cider vinegar has long been celebrated for its digestive powers and feel-good properties. The Vermont Village version is raw and un- filtered with the living nutrients known as the "mother" intact, preserving the best of natural fermentation. Certified or- ganic and non-GMO, this apple cider vinegar is delicious in dishes, mixed with seltzer or – for those who love the tart taste – taken straight. Those less inclined to imbibe it as- is will love the company's line of sipping vinegars, which are made with raw honey and infused with or- ganic blueberries, cranberries, ginger and other flavorful ingredients. Available in 8-ounce bottles or in handy single-shot pouches, these vinegars are a great choice for any health-minded customer. This brand is an excellent addition to the Stonewall Kitchen family. From apple sauce to apple cider vinegar, Vermont Village has good taste covered, crafting wholesome and deli- cious products that are good to their core. For more information, go to www.stone wallkitchen.com. New Products from Tortuga Rum Cake Company By Natalia Garcia, Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager, Tortuga Rum Cake Company Tortuga is a Caribbean-born brand that has become world-renowned, continuing to lead the specialty and liquor cakes category by fo- cusing on innovation and ensuring that its consumers are presented with fresh and new options. With so many new products, in- creasing its penetration in the travel retail and specialty market has been a natural process, and Tortuga has strategically fo- cused on these markets across the Caribbean, including most major air and cruise ports, principal hotel and gift locations and more than 100 cruise ships. In 2019, Tortuga released its highly-antic- ipated Rum Cake Bites in the travel retail space with three different packages – stan- dard tapered box (5 ounces), Cruise Exclu- sive (9 ounces) and Travel Retail Edition (12 ounces) – and has also expanded its line of specialty "provenance" rum cakes for each travel retail market. Consumers will now be able to spot beautiful, illustrative packaging on the shelves, featuring Tortuga Mexican Vanilla Rum Cake, Tortuga Mamajuana Rum Cake of the Dominican Republic, and Tor- tuga Jamaican Rum Fruit Cake. Tortuga has also relaunched its line of Tortuga Flavors of Florida, including Florida Key Lime, Florida Orange and Florida Coconut flavors with unique packag- ing. According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled "Global Travel Retail Market by Product and Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and In- dustry Forecast, 2018–2025," the global travel retail market size accounted for $74.9 billion in 2017, and is expected to reach $153.7 billion by 2025, providing an important source of revenue op- portunity for the brand. By positioning Tor- tuga's core offerings in this sector, it will continue to be top-of-mind for passengers globally and can provide consumers with iconic treasures that are ideal for gifting. After 35 years as 'The World's Best Rum Cake,' Tortuga made the bold decision to create a new cake, but not with the spirit one might have guessed. Bourbon, one of the largest and fastest growing spirits in the nation is what makes Tortuga's newest product extra spe- cial. Tortuga's Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake is filled with smooth notes of faintly sweet oak that will linger on the palate. It is created with only the finest high- quality ingredients, as are all of Tortuga's products, and with the distinctive addition of aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Con- sumers' taste buds will experience a unique, flavorful taste profile with bold character. For more information, go to www.tortuga rumcakes.com or call 786.817.6880.

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