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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 2 0 Sustainability in the Deli Case: Climate Neutral Cheese Production Health benefits and clean ingredients are key drivers of consumer purchase decisions; transparency about ingredient sources, rBST- free milk and health claims have become standard across the deli case. Today's con- sumers are also pushing companies to ad- dress sustainability issues – from recyclable or compostable packaging to corporate poli- cies that prioritize green energy and waste reduction. Global Web Index's "Sustainable Packag- ing Unwrapped" study found consumers not only rate sustainable packaging as important to their day-to-day shopping, but that it would also influence them to switch brands. Commitment to sustainable business prac- tices is not only the right thing for the future, it also positively impacts brand perception and purchase decisions. TINE SA, Norseland's parent company, won the Sustainable Brands Index Award in 2017 and 2019; the Index is the largest brand study on sustainability across Nordic coun- tries. As a farmer-owned co-operative, TINE has always prioritized the well-being of its farmers and recognized environmental re- sponsibility is es- sential for ensuring the health of future farms. Since 2007, TINE has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 14 percent by choosing renewable energy sources for production and transportation and optimizing water, energy and fuel use. TINE's objective is to use only renewable energy and fuel for production and transport by 2025, and to cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030. Westland, one of Norseland's partner brands, has a sustainable vision for its future as well: a cheese with zero carbon footprint. This starts with maximizing sustainable packaging for its Old Amsterdam aged gouda products, but ladders up throughout the entire or- g a n i z a t i o n . From green electricity pow- ered by wind turbines to ripening warehouses outfitted with solar panels, it is steadily working to- wards becoming climate neutral. Consumers actively seek environmentally- friendly products; commitment to sustain- ability is not just a passing fad. The green choices we make today move us all closer to a more sustainable, ethically-produced future of food. For more information, go to www.jarlsberg usa.com or www.norseland.com or call 203.324.5620. Novacart's Bakeable Packaging By Joe Miglia, General Manager, Novacart Novacart is known for our full product line of bake and sell paper packaging. We have been leading the industry with quality and in- novation by creating the standard, not fol- lowing it. We only use the finest paper from renewable forests, which is only one of the reasons our products stand above the rest. Our innovations have led to one of our most sturdy lines that can handle just about any- thing someone can put into them. Our Ecos Series Baking Mold product line is a great way to ditch those metal pans without having to lose the benefit of baking and selling in the same pan. We have a wide variety of sizes and many with optional lids. Our newest sizes are a Round 3-5/8" mold and a Square 3-1/8" by 3-1/8" mold, both 1-½" deep; both of these have optional lids. These new sizes are great for the single serve market and ideal for pies, cakes, brownies and even savory dishes like quiches or frittatas. This line of products can handle just about anything, including metal detectors. Trying to get away from metal muffin pans, our Muffin Tray System (NTS trays) is the way to do it. The NTS trays are a dispos- able paper muffin tray that has pressed in grease-resistant cups. The cups are released from the frame by pressing out the cup or by sectioning the frame. These are a great way to cut out the mess of metal pans. Our Muffin Tray System is a wonderful way to bake di- rectly in the package, making a complete unit to bake and sell all in one. Are you wanting to dress up your cup- cakes or muffins without all the grease show- ing through? Introducing our new Elite Tulip Cups, which are created with a 70-gsm heavyweight paper, available in Black, Egg- plant, Pumpkin, Pine and Cherry. They are designed to form a barrier to oil transfer, re- sulting in a Tulip Cup that has more rigidity and consistent color, which creates an excep- tional look for your baked good. We know that many of our customers use our molds for the bake and sell market as seen in grocery stores and retail bakeries, but our products can be used in a variety of applications, such as catering, restaurants and manufacturing. Our paper baking molds transport easily and dispose after one use, making them great for sweet as well as savory foods. Our PET-laminated line works great for quiches, lasagna and other savory dishes that make great to-go contain- ers going from freezer to oven or mi- crowave to table. Created from paper, a renewable source, Novacart products are a perfect solution for the food industry. For more information, go to www.nova cartusa.com, call 877.896.6682 or email info@novacartusa.com. Alternative Air Climate Controlled Chocolate Displays Manufactured in New Jersey, with standard options in over 500 different finishes and five standard sizes, Alternative Air gives all chocolatiers many options to make their dis- play cases personal for each store applica- tion. The company offers assistance with fixture layout and design to the final install. Alternative Air has been there for hundreds of chocolate stores since 1996. Now with a full lineup of fused glass displays, Alterna- tive Air has taken the chocolate display case look to a new level. Chief Executive Officer James Lunstead explains that Alternative Air deals directly with the end user, giving them the best pric- ing and making the standard and even cus- tom cases fit in their budget. "Most peo- ple are shocked if they have been shopping around at how low our prices are and how high the quality is." If you have a budget, as everyone does, using Alternative Air fixtures is always your best bet if you need standard or custom dis- plays. The company's engineering and serv- ice team is second to none and will help you before and after the sale. The company will make sure all your needs are taken care of before they become a problem. Don't just think of Al- ternative Air as a choco- late display manufacturer. Alternative Air also makes pastry cases, both dry and refrig- erated, in the same quality and craftsmanship as it does in all the displays it manufactures. Keep Alternative Air in mind for the next time you need a display. The company will not let you down. Alternative Air makes your product look better and increases sales one display at a time. Proudly made in the USA. New Sauces from Dave's Gourmet Dave's Gourmet has been making great sauces for almost 27 years, has won 17 sofi awards and continues to innovate. The com- pany wants to stretch what hot sauce and pasta sauces are on the market and give con- sumers more and better options. Founder of the company, Dave Hirschkop, commented, "In many cases we take years more to develop our products. This is be- cause we have certain taste standards that must be met, or we just continue trying and innovating." He continued, "Our philosophy over the last few years has been to not give up on products that we really believe in but overall that a product must be great or can't have our name on it." Dave's Gourmet is an interesting company that originally created the super-hot sauce niche in the early '90s with Dave's Insanity Sauce, which continues to be a top seller. Dave's then created many innovative prod- ucts in its early years like The Adjustable Heat Hot Sauce (you can change the heat of the sauce by turning the top of the bottle), Lucky Nuts (every tenth nut is hot), Dave's Private Reserve (hand signed limited edition sauces that sold for up to hundreds of dol- lars), Olives in Pain, Mad Mushrooms, De- mented Dills and much more. In 2001, Dave's added its signature line of California fresh, premium, mostly organic pasta sauces. This was the result of Dave see- ing a sea of red sameness in the pasta sauce aisle and wanting to shake things up. He started by creating sauces based upon heir- loom tomatoes, including a golden colored sauce using yellow tomatoes. He then ex- tended it to butternut squash, wild mush- rooms, sweet basil and a few other sauces. For more information, go to www.daves gourmet.com. San-J Releases Korean BBQ Cooking Sauce San-J, an eighth-generation family brand of Asian sauces, is expanding its cooking sauce line and adding Korean BBQ. San-J Asian Cooking Sauces are all verified non-GMO, cer- tified gluten free by the GFCO, kosher certified and made with the best quality ingredients. With sweet notes and rich savory flavor, San-J's Korean BBQ cooking sauce is in- credibly versatile. It can be used as a mari- nade, stir-fry sauce or even a glaze. It has no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. It will be the ninth sauce added to the Asian Cooking Sauce collection. "For over 200 years, we've been at the forefront of ingredient health. It's always ex- citing when we are able to add to that and create new sauces with the same degree of integrity in every bottle," said San-J President, Takashi Sato. "We always strive for our all-natural sauces to be the foundation of a delicious and healthy meal. We love being invited to the fam- ily dinner table." San-J is no stranger to creating unique and innovative cooking sauces. The full line of cooking sauces include Hoisin, Thai Peanut, Szechuan, Teriyaki, Sweet & Tangy, Asian BBQ, Or- ange and Mongolian, along with its classic and most-trusted 100 percent soy Tamari sauce (available in organic, re- duced sodium, organic reduced sodium and lite) and Shoyu sauce. San-J also carries a line of brown rice crackers, Brown Teriyaki, and Sesame and instant soups, Miso and Wakame flavors. San-J is the go-to brand for recreating the authentic gourmet taste of easy Asian cooking at home. For more information, go to www.san-j.com or find the company on social media.

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