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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 7 3 Monday, March 16, 2020 the professional market. Its quality and expertise is what makes Reliable stand apart in the home ironing category. Reliable is a leader in the professional alterations and apparel industry and has expanded to bring this expertise into the home. The iron category is an area where Reliable is constantly innovating to deliver on consumer needs. For home irons, Reliable continually talks to con- sumers to understand their needs. Consumers are continually looking for quality irons that will have constant steam to achieve professional results with zero leaks. The main cause of con- sumer frustration with home irons is that it spits, leaks and does not heat up evenly on the soleplate. Steam removes wrinkles...not heat. With continued use, competitive irons cool down and steam starts to turn into water. Once the water flows to the sole- plate, it transforms into steam to help with your ironing. So, when the soleplate is not at the right temperature needed to create steam, the water that flows through will end up leaking or spitting onto your garment. Adding more to frus- tration is that the heat on the irons is not Reliable (Cont'd. from p. 1) evenly dispersed, potentially damaging your clothes. The New Reliable Velocity Iron Series overcomes these challenges. Reliable's patented dual heating element and micro pump technology preheats the water and turns it into steam before it reaches the soleplate. The results are con- tinuous steam and evenly distributed heat for more maximum steam and profession- al results. The Reliable Velocity Series produces continuous steam and zero leaks. Other features include a non-stick soleplate, auto shut off, built-in anti-scale system and is safe for all fabrics. Reliable is a successful family busi- ness. Founded in 1955 by the father of the current Chief Executive Officer, Reliable has grown to include various steam products for businesses and the home. The professional steam irons and steam garment products are used in pre- mium apparel stores, hotels, restaurants and other commercial applications. Steam effectively and efficiently gets rid of wrinkles for a polished look in clothes. It also helps to freshen the garment with- out the use of chemicals. For more information, stop by booth #L11313 or go to www.reliable corporation.com. Premium Cassava Flour Surpasses 50 Million Pound Milestone American Key Food Products (AKFP) announced that it has shipped more than 55 million pounds of its Premium Cassava Flour since its introduction in 2011. "We have invested eight years in developing and improving not only a dis- tinctive gluten-free and grain-free ingre- dient adapted to the challenging, compet- itive environment of North America, but also our production, logistics capabilities and food safety, adhering to the high standards demanded by the industry," says Mel Festejo, Chief Operating Officer at AKFP. "We now have an estab- lished track record for promptly and reli- ably delivering consistent quality cassava flour to an increasing customer base in the baking and snack segments. Thanks to a strong partnership with our manufac- turing partner, our cassava flour is pro- duced in a highly efficient and controlled environment, and the production capacity has been boosted to cope with the rising demand." Premium Cassava Flour is simply the naturally gluten-free root of the cas- sava plant, converted to a highly versatile flour through AKFP's proprietary process, with no added ingredients. Cassava has been used as a food source in South America, Asia and Africa for centuries. "What's old is new again," says Festejo. "We have reimagined this traditional ingredi- ent to make it a simple, smart solution for today's gluten-free, grain-free and paleo baked goods and snacks, which are also non-GMO, and clean-label. It is also noteworthy that cas- sava is a sustainable crop and one that could be less adversely affected by cli- mate change relative to other staple crops." The company states that its Premium Cassava Flour provides baking characteristics that closely mimic the structure, texture and taste of wheat- based baked goods and snacks in a num- ber of baking applica- tions, while comple- menting other gluten- free flours and/or starch- es in composite blends for the more complex applications. It also con- tains 7 percent dietary fiber, positively con- tributing to baking func- tionality and the nutritional profile of the finished product. It has been successful- ly used in products such as cookies, cakes, tortillas, breads, pizza crusts and many others, without the need for com- plex ingredient formulations. It is also effective in extruded products like puffed or fabricated snacks. For more information, go to www .akfponline.com. NORDI Chocolate Bars from Fazer Fazer launched the NORDI Chocolate brand into the U.S. market earlier this year. Produced in a state-of-the-art pro- duction facility in Finland, with meticu- lous quality control, NORDI is made with only the highest-quality ingredients. NORDI cacao comes from farmers that belong to Fazer's direct sourcing pro- gram or a supplier that is certified through the UTZ, Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade Cocoa Sourcing Programme. NORDI is 100 percent sustainably sourced, with non-GMO ingre- dients that promote overall health and well-being. There are four flavors: Sea Buckthorn & Salty Caramel, Hazelnut and Campsite Coffee, Raspberry & Tangy Licorice and Smooth and Dark Original. For more information, go to www.fazer.com. Belle Chevre Launches Single-Serve Cream Cheese for Foodservice Belle Chevre has added a convenient, 1.5-ounce single-serve package to its ros- ter of chevre cream cheese products for foodservice operators. Two of the brand's favorite cream cheese flavors at retail, Original and Fig, are now available in this smaller format. Belle Chevre's handy 1.5-ounce por- tion cup will maximize convenience and eliminate waste for bakeries which pro- vide cream cheese with their freshly- baked bagels, while hotels with breakfast bars which will be delighted to distin- guish themselves by offering their patrons a hip and healthy alternative to regular cream cheese and butter. The fresh tang of Belle Chevre's Original cream cheese and the brand's Fig flavor made with real fig puree, combined with the products' ultra-creamy tex- ture, make them perfect for spreading on bagels, toast, muffins, or even on pancakes. "With the tremendous popularity of cream cheese for bagels and other classic breakfast items, it made sense to offer our 'better cream cheese' in a portion size for those vendors seeking a healthier and tastier alternative for their cus- tomers," says Tasia Malakasis, Belle Chevre Chief Executive Officer and Chief Cheese. Belle Chevre's full line of all-natural cream cheeses for foodservice professionals also includes 4-pound and 8- pound tubs of its Original product. As with all Belle Chevre cream cheeses, these products have 2.5 times more protein, less fat, less cholesterol and are easier to digest than regular cheese. Back to Basics with Betty Bossi – The Meat & Potatoes Collection Betty Bossi, the leading Swiss culinary brand, celebrates satisfying classic cui- sine with the Meat & Potatoes collection of innovative kitchen gadgets. With seven new items in all, it's easier than ever before to prepare delicious home- made mashed potatoes, potato salad, Rösti, hash browns, Hasselback potatoes and stuffed meatballs and burgers. No peeling required when making homemade mashed potatoes with the new Betty Bossi Potato Ricer. This two- in-one marvel peels and mashes simulta- neously, making it simpler to create this all-time favorite dish from scratch. Achieve a perfect, velvety consistency with little effort. Video demo is available online. Colorful product insert sparks the imagination with delicious recipes for Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin & Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Red Beet and Mashed Potatoes and more. It has a suggested retail price of $34.99. With the Betty Bossi Filled Meatball Maker Set, the options are endless and the results super tasty. It quickly makes perfectly round meatballs, in your choice of large (2.5-inch) or small (1.5-inch). The filling will be exactly centered and won't leak, and the process is clean and simple – no sticky fin- gers. Be creative with ingredients and flavors. Stuffed meatballs can be filled with fresh, soft or semi-hard cheeses, vegetables and herbs. It can be used for preparing round balls of falafel or vege- tarian or vegan balls made with aromatic vegetables, lentils, beans, tofu and more. A delicious recipe for Meatballs with Peas is included with the product. The Filled Meatball Maker Set, which comes with the large and small, has a suggested retail price of $19.99. The small size is also sold separately for $9.99. The Potato Ricer and Filled Meatball Maker Set are dish- washer safe for every- day convenience. The collection makes an impact at retail with a big story about the magic of homemade culinary classics, appealing to consumer demand for convenience, alongside the timeless appeal of a hearty meal. The Filled Burger Press and Potato Salad Maker stand out as time savers with the potential to upgrade casual and everyday dining. The Betty Bossi Meat & Potatoes collection is now available for shipment.