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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 5 2 Daddy Sam's All-Natural Bar-B-Que Sawces By Kyle Oglesby, Owner, Daddy Sam's LLC We make delicious West Texas style barbe- cue sauces. Daddy Sam Oglesby was a cow- boy and rancher in West Texas and our amazing family recipe is named after him – he is also our great grandfather! Sharing great food and fun with family and friends is what we are trying to comple- ment at Daddy Sam's (and ribs!). Good food always tastes better with great company and we want to be a part of that at 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, vine- gar 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 be- cause fish and seafood are so often left out when people think of barbecue. We know people are missing out on great flavors if they are not barbecuing fish and seafood. There is nothing else like it on the market and we've changed perceptions about what can be barbecued with it. It also has a 1st Place Scovie award! Our Ginger Jalapeño flavor is an up- dated and zesty take on West Texas bar- becue. We wanted a sauce with a modern twist and more heat, that still ex- cites barbecue traditionalists. Daddy Sam's Ginger Jalapeño Bar-B-Que Sawce has two 1st Place Scovie awards! Daddy Sam's has amazing and excep- tionally loyal fans. You are the best! We know that barbecue is a passionate world and brand loyalty is a big deal. Thank you so much, Daddy Sam's fans! For more information, go to www.daddy sams.com, call 512.827.1958 or email kyle@daddysams.com. Pocas: Healthy Foods from Around the World An interview with Kevin Shin, President/Chief Executive Officer, Pocas In- ternational. GN: Tell our readers about your company. KS: Pocas International is an importer and manufacturer of natural foods and beverages. I founded Pocas in 2005. Now we are na- tional-based and have seven distribution cen- ters in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, California and our headquar- ters in New Jersey. GN: What would you say makes your com- pany unique? KS: As healthy food adventurers, we are passionate about delivering premium healthy beverages and specialty foods from all around the world to our customers. From aloe vera drink, moringa tea and turmeric powder to dragon fruit chips, we have led market trends with innovative and quality items. We supply the best healthy products to our valued customers with the lowest price possible. GN: What are you doing this year that's dif- ferent from what you did last year? KS: We have achieved big success in the tra- ditional market. This year, we are making history in the online market. We have launched our favorite items in major e-com- merce websites along with our own website, www.mypocas.com, and got remarkable re- sults and feedback from our customers. We communicate more with customers and hold multiple online events that lead to boosting sales and traffic to the website. GN: What was the most significant event or series of events affecting your company over the past year? KS: Ten years ago, aloe vera was known as an emollient for sunburn, but was not much consumed as a juice drink. We imported and introduced aloe vera drinks to the American market for the first time. We have won statewide acclaim and are hailed as being a big success in the healthy beverage market. In addition, we are proud to introduce the very first vac- uum dried dragon fruit chips to the market. Ever since it was introduced to the market in 2017, Pocasville Dragon Fruit Chips has been loved. We are partnering with major wholesale part- ners like Costco and Trader Joe's to deliver this healthy snack to more customers. GN: Are you introducing any new products? If so, what distinguishes this new product from others already on the market? KS: We are debuting five-flavor omija juice drink. The berry gives five different flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy so that your customers enjoy way beyond refreshing and feel the mysterious harmony in every sip. It is non-GMO and contains no preserv- atives and no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. GN: Why are your products or services the best value for your customers? KS: Our products are known for their great quality and innovative aspects. They have won PRODEXPO Golden Award, America Masters of Taste, Bever- age Innovation Award, Golden Eu- rope Award, Sial Canada Innovation Competition, and also Monde Selection Gold Award and Superior Taste Award. We have seven different distri- bution centers to deliver our best products faster and safer. Throughout the year, we participate in over 70 trade shows, including national and vendor shows to sup- port our customers and promote the prod- ucts. GN: How do potential new customers know that they can trust you with their business? KS: As the company matures, we are achiev- ing success by identifying and partnering with not only retail stores, but also national distributors and wholesalers, such as Wal- mart, Costco, Jetro, Save-A-Lot, Trader Joe's, Amazon, etc. We pride ourselves on honesty and integrity to build long-term re- lationships with clients and distribution part- ners. For more information, go to www.pocas.com or call 201.941.7900. Follow the company on Instagram and Facebook. New Country Mayup Adds Flavor and Fun to Savory Meals Discerning dippers have long considered a combination of ketchup, mayonnaise and seasonings to comprise the ultimate condi- ment. Often called "fry sauce," it's popular in the U.S. and beyond for its creamy, tangy flavor. In its January product launch, spe- cialty food maker Stonewall Kitchen de- buted its take on this addictive sauce. A blend of its thick, delicious Country Ketchup – which has a richer taste than most other ketchups – and its robust Farmhouse Mayo, this new offering is especially tempting. The name of the product is a playful merge of "ketchup" and "mayo" ("Mayup") that's as fun to say as it is to taste. Unlike Thousand Island sauce, which is a combination of ketchup and mayo that often includes add-ins like pickles and onion and is often used as a dressing, Country Mayup is totally smooth and creamy, making it an ex- ceptional partner for everything from fries to vegetable sticks to burgers and more. It has an especially pleasing tangy, slightly sweet flavor that both kids and adults will want to include as a complement to all kinds of snacks and savory meals. Stonewall Kitchen has had great success with a series of delicious aiolis and sauces that feature some innovative ingredient combina- tions. Its Roasted Garlic Aioli and Sriracha Aioli, for example, al- ready have a strong following among many who appreciate a unique dip for their chicken ten- ders and fries. Country Mayup makes a great new addition to the line. Another product in the January launch, Legal Sea Foods Sea Salt & Vinegar Aioli, features the tart and tangy flavors of salt and vinegar potato chips in a mouthwatering, creamy sauce and makes a wonder- ful addition as well. A third new sauce, Lemon Avo- cado Oil Aioli, delivers a citrusy kick thanks to lemon juice and pure lemon oil and is great for adding a punch to sandwiches or baked salmon. Country Mayup is a condiment that people will love to include at all kinds of gatherings, whether it's a Super Bowl party or a cozy midwin- ter meal between family and friends. Whatever the occasion, anyone who loves to dip will want to keep it stocked in the pantry. For more information, go to www.stone wallkitchen.com. The Meaning of Monti Trentini's Name Monti Trentini cheeses are made in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains in the Trentino Province of Italy. The creamery's name lit- erally means "the Trentino's Mountains," and it was there that the Finco family de- cided to start their dairy in 1925, just after the conclusion of World War I. They chose the region within a mountain range that's so internationally famed for its beauty that it's now recognized as a World Heritage Site be- cause they wanted to support the local moun- tain community and because they could obtain a higher quality of milk there. Since then, Florindo, who started the dairy, has passed it on to Franco and then to Franco's sons. Today, that third generation: Federica, Fiorenzo, Fabio and Florindo, still make cheese the same way that Florindo Finco did almost 100 years ago, following the ancient art of cheesemaking and respecting its traditions. Nearly 20 years ago, the Finco family decided to bring their mountain cheeses to the United States. Customers recognized the superior quality of Monti Trentini cheeses as soon as they'd tasted that first Asiago Fresh wheel, and they started ask- ing for more: Aged Asiago, Grana Padano, Fontal, Lagorai and naturally flavored Ca- ciotta. The Finco family was ready and eager to meet that demand, and now, more than 15 different kinds of cheeses come to the U.S. bearing the Monti Trentini label. Monti Trentini USA also offers Parmi- giano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Ricotta Salata and many more Italian PDO and tra- ditional mountain cheeses selected directly by the Finco family. Monti Trentini contin- ues to search for new products that will earn the esteem of American consumers and re- tailers, and today, Monti Trentini is one of America's most trusted sources for a com- plete range of Italian mountain cheeses.

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