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GOURMET NEWS APRIL 2020 www.gourmetnews.com CREATIVE FLAVORS 2 0 Full Fat Whole Milk Sheep Yogurt from Bellwether Farms Family owned and operated since 1986, Bellwether Farms is located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma County coast. The creamery is only a few miles from the ocean and well-known areas like Tomales Bay, Point Reyes Seashore and Bodega Bay. This region, about an hour north of San Francisco, is known for mild temperatures and summertime fog, and has a rich history of dairy pro- duction going back over 150 years. Among the first in the United States to special- ize in the production of sheep milk cheeses, Bellwether Farms began milking sheep and producing its handmade cheeses in 1990. In 1996, the family added cheeses using local Jersey cow milk. This award-winning line of dairy products now includes both fresh and aged products made from each of these amazing types of milk. Early on, the company was fortunate to visit traditional, small-batch cheese mak- ers in Europe. It discovered that when using traditional methods, no two cheese makers produced the same cheese due to terroir – subtle differences in milk, climate, equipment and technique. This was wel- come confirmation that it had chosen the right path; its emphasis on the traditional and time-tested methods would ensure the quality and unique flavors that could not be replicated anywhere else. Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt is a revelation in flavor and health. The first in- gredient is whole sheep milk. Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt can be enjoyed by many people who are intolerant of cow's milk, and want a yogurt that tastes like cow's milk but does- n't have a soy or goat milk aftertaste. When compared to cow and goat milk yo- gurts, Bellwether Farms sheep yogurt has 70 percent more protein, 70 percent more fat and 50 percent more calcium. The yogurt is available in plain, vanilla, strawberry, blueberry, black- berry and spiced apple. The enthusiastic support the company re- ceives from customers around the San Fran- cisco Bay area and across the country is proof that it is providing something very spe- cial. The awards it receives at the American Cheese Society's competition and the Spe- cialty Foods Association's sofi Awards are a further stamp of approval from within the in- dustry. Bellwether Farms is committed to making the very best cheese and cultured dairy products using full-fat whole milk from both sheep and Jersey cow milks. Its award- winning cheeses and yogurts are found in specialty cheese shops and superior retail- ers as well as being featured on the menus of the finest restaurants across the country. Bellwether Farms www.bellwetherfarms.com Bellucci EVOO Traceability System is Blockchain Validated Tree to Table An innovative leader in the production of fully traceable, high-quality, 100 percent Italian extra virgin olive oil, Bellucci launched its Trust Through Traceability campaign in 2014 with a proactive and ethical approach to providing a transpar- ent look into its supply chain while bring- ing clarity in food labeling directly to the consumer. With the Bellucci app and the unique lot code printed on the label of every bottle, consumers can verify the authenticity of their extra virgin olive oil, as well as trace their bottle of Bellucci back to its source in rural Italy. This traceability system has also received an independent third-party ISO 22005 certification by Bureau Veritas. In 2018, Bellucci began integration of blockchain cloud technology to further validate its traceability system. The plat- form was initially launched at its bottling facility through the point of distribution in the U.S. Bellucci now takes blockchain integra- tion to the next level with expansion and implementation to include the cooperative of growers and the mills throughout Italy. Each participant in the supply chain cre- ates and shares a permanent, unalterable record of the product journey from olive groves to the mills through bottling, shipping and distri- bution all to a se- cure shared open ledger. The ultimate goal is to provide retail buyers, dis- tributors and con- sumers with complete transparency and traceability from grove-to-grocer. From the ground up, precision agricul- ture is leveraging advances in technology via satellite, GPS and even photographic equipment to improve the efficiency of food production. The industry has already progressed from using tech to measure and track crop yields and soil levels, to monitoring weather patterns and water usage, and how these factors affect har- vest. Now, the agricultural industry is be- ginning to see the positive impact of technologies and AI to differentiate be- tween crop plants and their neighbors, for increased efficiency in the application of fertilizers and pesticides. Bellucci www.belluccipremium.com NestFresh, the leader in sustainable, local, humane and natural eggs, has once again demonstrated its category leadership in launching the brand's new EGG POP!. In response to consumer and retailer de- mand for better-for-you options that don't compromise on taste or convenience, NestFresh's EGG POP! offers cage-free hard cooked eggs skewered on a bamboo stick and packaged with either a comple- mentary dip or dry seasoning. Varieties like Sriracha Ranch, Deviled Egg, Hot Wing and Ranch will be available this year wher- ever NestFresh Eggs are sold, at a sug- gested retail price of $3.49 for two egg-pack. Consumers will now be able to experience quality ingredients, high pro- tein and per- fectly-cooked eggs in an easy-to-eat format, from a brand leading the charge for sustainability. Consumers will be able to find each pack merchandised in the egg case, as well as near other protein-focused offer- ings. Working with retailers to capture the attention of health-conscious consumers as they shop the perimeter aisles, EGG POP! will also help to drive incremental sales of the egg category, overall, in an ef- fort to fill a need for healthy offerings. NestFresh nestfresh.com NestFresh EGG POP! With this year's postponement of Natural Products Expo West, the show's atten- dees missed their March opportunity to check out Coombs Family Farms Maple Stream™, which is sprayable organic Grade A maple syrup that dispenses at the push of a button. Coombs Family Farms Maple Stream comes in a recyclable can that streams out mess-free, portion-controlled, organic maple syrup. The syrup contains no flam- mable propellants. Pure maple syrup is made by concen- trating the slightly sweet sap of the Acer Saccharum or "sugar" maple tree through a process of heating and evaporation. The sap is collected by tapping the trees with small, tree-friendly spouts. The sap is then gathered and boiled in an evaporator. When the finished syrup is drawn off the pan, it is filtered, and packaged. Coombs Family Farms maple provides a complex sweetness that pairs well with veg- etables, barbecue, dressings and sauces, cocktails and dessert, as well as breakfast dishes. It's easy to substitute Coombs Fam- ily Farms pure and organic maple for sugar or other sweeteners in recipes; just decrease liquids and temperature accordingly. Like all Coombs Family Farms organic maple prod- ucts, Maple Stream is certified organic. In addition to being free of toxic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and GMOs, Coombs Family Farms organic maple syrup is pro- duced with sustainable forestry practices. Coombs Family Farms www.coombsfamilyfarms.com Coombs Family Farms Introduces Maple Stream Dairy- and Gluten-Free Options from Jolly Llama Dairy and gluten free have never tasted more amazing thanks to the tasty secrets of Jolly Llama's Delicious Enlightenment. Jolly Llama, maker of plant-powered Jolly Llama Sorbet Pops, proudly introduces dairy and gluten-free sandwiches as well as an industry first: dairy- and gluten-free ice cream cones. In addition to being transcendently deli- cious, these frozen treats are non-GMO, guilt-free and satisfyingly smooth thanks to the inclusion of coconut cream. Jolly Llama ice cream sandwiches are available in Vanilla and Cool Mint Choco- late Chip, in packs of four, while ice cream cones are available in Fudge Sundae and Caramel Chocolate Chip, in packs of three. As Americans grow more conscious of health and environmental causes, Jolly Llama continues to push the boundaries of frozen treats by reimagining timeless and refreshing snacks for families to enjoy re g a rd l e s s of their di- etary restric- tions. Jolly Llama's co- conut cream sandwiches and cones satisfy the growing demand for dairy-free products and em- power ice cream lovers to be freed from their lactose and gluten sensitivities. Jolly Llama is the all-natural family member of Casper's Ice Cream, a home- town legacy ice cream brand celebrating 95 years of experience in the ice cream business. Since the company was formed in 1925 by Casper Merrill, after he created the first ice cream sundae on a stick, Casper's Ice Cream has continued to grow, innovate and align with ice cream novelty lovers across the nation. Casper's Ice Cream www.thejollyllama.com Tylers Coffee for an Acid-Free Cup of Joe Founded in 2004 and initially marketed door-to-door via bicycle, Tylers Coffee (Tylers) is the sole acid-free coffee avail- able. Tylers was created as a means to ease the physically uncomfortable side-ef- fects of acid-based coffee. Tylers roasts only the highest quality or- ganic beans from Chapas, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has a trade se- cret roasting process, the Z-Roasting process, which does not allow the tannic and lipid acids to bloom. Invented by chemists and coffee connoisseurs, the Z- Roaster has been meticulously engineered to allow for computerized monitoring of the atmospheric conditions. This means Tylers Regular Roast has a higher amount of natural caffeine as a result, without any of the negative acid problems. Along with all these benefits, when brewed with puri- fied or alkaline water, Tylers Coffee reaches a neutral or alkaline pH. Tylers Coffees 855.554.3833 www.tylerscoffees.com

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