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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2020 n GOURMET NEWS N H 6 4 Piller's Black Kassel – Where Charcuterie Takes Shape For over 60 years, Piller's Black Kassel has been bringing Old World Craftsmanship & Legendary Taste to the North American mar- ket with famous 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 specialty deli meats category. Black Kassel has launched a 6-ounce Charcuterie Trio, combining three of its pop- ular shaped salamis – D'Amour (heart shaped), Mustard Seed (square/diamond shaped), and Old Forest (flower shaped) – in a convenient pre-sliced package. The brand also re-launched its Mustard Seed, Old For- est and Picante salamis in 4 ounce pre-sliced packages. Certified gluten free, MSG free and free of all major food allergens, these unique ar- tisanal shapes are a perfect choice to serve guests and elevate the en- tertaining experience and presentation of any char- cuterie board. All vari- eties pair exceptionally well with specialty cheeses, fruits, artisanal breads and many other accompaniments. For added merchan- dising 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. To satisfy retailers and con- sumers looking for "better for you" alternatives, Black Kassel is also launching a 4-ounce All- Natural Charcuterie Trio. It of- fers three uncured salamis – Double Smoked, Spicy Hungar- ian and Black Peppercorn – which are minimally processed, contain no artificial ingredients, flavors or colors, no preserva- tives, no nitrites and nitrates added, and is made with pork raised with no added hormones. For more information, go to www.black kassel.com. Desi Natural Brings Innovation to Indian Inspired Yogurt Segment "Ethnic inspired foods are driving significant growth at retail. The Indian food segment is no different, with mainstream consumers in- creasingly seeking it out. And now, we are finding mainstream retailers looking to better serve the Indian population," said Larry La- Porta, General Manager of RFG Dairy, LLC. Enter Desi Natural™ Dahi, the No. 1 In- dian yogurt in the U.S. For centuries, Dahi, or Indian yogurt, has been enjoyed in many authentic Indian recipes. Its creaminess and mild, never tart flavor work well with every dish. Rich in probiotics, Dahi is essential to help maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Moreover, Desi Natural Dahi yogurt is crafted with care and uses only the finest, Grade A ingredients. Based on the category dynamics that con- venience and snacking are driving growth in the yogurt segment, Desi Natural is now shaking up the yogurt category with the launch of the first ever Indian inspired sin- gle serve flavored yogurts – Alphonso Mango, Mahabaleshwar Strawberry, Alla- habadi Guava, Kerala Tall Coconut, Kar- nataka Vanilla, Carandas Cherry, Cavendish Banana and Vazhakulam Pineapple, Lacha Saffron. The new single-serve containers come in 5.3- ounce cups, which are perfect to take on-the-go. The convenient size makes them great for lunch boxes, picnics or any time you feel like having a healthy snack. "This year marks a milestone for the Desi Natural brand with the launch of new single- serve Dahi yogurts. Grounded in sound cat- egory dynamics and consumer insight, our new Indian-inspired single-serve yogurts are targeted to mainstream food explorers," said LaPorta. "We are the first to serve this mar- ket. Importantly, this is the first of several new prod- uct launches designed to fill this consumer gap." About RFG Dairy, LLC – Desi Natural Desi Natural Dahi has been the premier brand of Indian yogurt and paneer in the U.S. for over 19 years. Desi Natural produces high-quality, authentic, kosher certified dairy products made with natural and non-GMO ingredi- ents. Desi Natural products are available na- tionwide. For more information, call 516.293.5448 or go to www.desifreshfoods.com. Sombra's Money Back Guarantee to Increase Sales As a store buyer, you know that your cus- tomers have thousands of choices in the products they buy from your company. You probably also realize that in order for a customer to try a product, you must offer them a way to reduce their perception of risk. 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Food For Life Baking Co., maker of the in- credibly delicious and nutritious Ezekiel 4:9 ® Sprouted Grain Bread, has been com- mitted to the health of its customers since its inception over 50 years ago. Among the many natural sprouted grain breads are its widely popular Ezekiel 4:9 and Genesis 1:29 ® breads, English muffins, tor- tillas, buns, cereal, pitas and pasta. Sprouting maximizes digestibility and nu- trition, while lowering the glycemic index in its flourless bakery products. Beyond the commitment to superior nutri- tion, there's also a commitment to a balanced and protected pH in every loaf. Why is a bal- anced pH so important? Food For Life rec- ognizes that a balanced pH is absolutely essential for optimum health. Food For Life meticulously chooses its in- gredients, and refuses to use acidifying agents such as cultured wheat starch, vine- gar, calcium propionate and ascorbic acid – all preservatives. 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