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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2020 n GOURMET NEWS ST 1 4 Breitsamer Honey Reflects Environmental Ethics Breitsamer Honig of Germany plays a major role in engaging people and the environment with its sustainable business practices. While creating high quality honey, Breitsamer takes care in protect- ing natural resources. Breitsamer oper- ates a solar energy system and covers its own energy needs with green power. Furthermore, Breitsamer promotes bee protection initiatives and bee-friendly plant projects not only in Germany, but worldwide. Breitsamer finds ways to optimize shipping routes and packaging, and many of the company's employees use public transportation and bicycles. Breitsamer has a goal to create a neutral carbon foot- print by supporting various climate pro- tection projects. By partnering with Fairtrade honey, Breitsamer in turn helps small rural bee- keepers stay in operation so they can invest in a sustainable future. Breitsamer's stan- dards are higher than those of the German regulation board, and the company is a leader in reducing carbon emissions, balancing those emissions and having full transparency for the origin of its honey. Through its involve- ment with the Bergwald Project in Harz, Germany, the Breitsamer team helps redevelop forests and re-cre- ate natural habitats for the balance of nature. Another example of Breitsamer's commitment to sustain- ability on our planet is the company's championing for "The Clean Cooking Stove Initiative in Raichur, India" that replaces the inefficient way of cooking over an open fire with metal or clay stoves, there- by educating whole gener- ations on energy conserva- tion. For more information, call 800.875.5557, email info@gourmetint.com or go to www.gourmetint.com. Judge Casey's Chunky-Style Ketchup In October of last year, Judge Casey's introduced the latest version of its Irish Relish, Judge Casey's Irish Country Ketchup. The all-natural country-style ketchup combines crushed tomatoes, onions, raisins, and a tangy blend of sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar and spices. The result is a chunky gourmet ketchup that is both sweet and savory, making it a tasty pairing for meats, eggs and cheeses and a great marinade for barbe- cue, kebabs, steak and pork cutlets. Additionally, because it is both chunky and pourable, it can be used as a dipping sauce for fries and other potato prod- ucts. Irish Country Ketchup is vegan, gluten free, GMO free, and contains no artificial colors or preservatives and is high-fructose corn syrup-free. It is avail- able in 14.5-ounce glass bottles. Based in the San Francisco, California, area, Judge Casey's was founded in 2013 by college friends and Irishmen Peadar Casey and Stephen Bray; the company is named after Casey's Irish-immigrant great uncle, Judge Jeremiah Casey, who immigrated to the San Francisco Bay area in 1873, and, as family legend has it, later became a famous and respected judge. For more information, visit www.judge caseys.com or email info@judgecaseys.com. Kosher-Style Pickles from Sonoma Brinery By Mary Kuder Sonoma Brinery's Kosher-style pickles are fermented without vinegar. They're a tricky pickle to make, according to Sonoma Brinery Founder, Owner and Pickle Master Dave Ehreth, who fell into the pickle barrel after a 30-year career in the electronic telecommunications industry. Sonoma Brinery's first product was a natural, probiotic, raw, crisp, barrel-fer- mented Manhattan Style Kosher pickle, and currently, Sonoma Brinery produces both fermented and vinegar pickles along with sauerkraut; its product line includes six types of pickles and four types of sauerkraut. "If you look at our sales num- bers, our primary income comes from our fermented products," Ehreth said. Sonoma Brinery products contain no preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup or dyes, use only fresh produce, and do not use heat processing or pasteurization. "In 2005, pickles on the shelf were not free of chemicals. I think that what happened in the pickled world is that we found a way to focus on how food tasted and how good it was for you," Ehreth said. "We began to focus on craft pickles – on pick- les as art – and went back to the historical ways of making pickles." Using only salt and water to make pickles results in the development of lactic-acid producing bacteria – a probiotic. "Lactic acid is bet- ter than vinegar … lactic acid sits on the tongue very nicely," Ehreth said. "Lactic acid is a great preservative for non-pro- tein-based foods." It also gives these fer- mented foods a milder flavor than those preserved using vinegar, according to Ehreth. The sacrifice, however, is shelf- life, and the average shelf life of Sonoma Brinery's fermented, fresh-processed products is about 90 days. The fermented products must also be refrigerated throughout their shelf-life. For more information, call 707.473.0116, email info@sonomabrinery.com or go to www.sonomabrinery.com. Gourmet Sea Salts from Hawaii Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salt's Guava Garlic salt has always been a family favorite. The infused guava fla- vor works as a tenderizer. Guava Garlic can be used to season steak, chicken, pork chops and sweet corn. Salty Wahine provides a unique product where each crystal of salt is infused with a splash of tropical flavor, so it's fun to eat healthy. Kosher varieties include Hawaiian Rub, Island Volcano Island Curry, Hot Lava, Mango Java, Fiery Dragonfruit Java Rub, Passion Fruit Chili Pepper, Kiawe Smoke and Pineapple Poultry. Salty Wahine has won numerous awards, including recognition for the best Kauai-made product seven years in a row, the Pacific Edge best family business for 2017 and the Small Business Administration's Hawaii exporter of the year in 2012 and 2017. Salty Wahine was named retail mer- chant of the year and fastest-grow- ing retail merchant in the 2017 Ho'okela Awards, and in 2016 and 2018 was recog- nized in Pacific Business News' Fastest Fifty Awards. For more informa- tion, email info@ saltywahine.com or go to www.salty wahine.com. Greg Norman Australian Prime Wagyu Beef Now Available as Wagyu Beef Jerky Caribe Producers LLC introduced Greg Norman's Signature Wagyu Beef Jerky at the Winter Fancy Food Show. Since 2006, Greg Norman Australian Prime has been a favorite wagyu beef of professional chefs, restaurateurs and consumers across the country. The Greg Norman Signature 350-day, all grain-fed Wagyu beef is one of the leading imported wagyu brands in the U.S. "Having developed my own line of premium branded Australian wagyu beef more than a decade ago, I am thrilled to bring a new product offering to the market that is accessible to everyone," said Norman. "I truly believe this is the best jerky available – tender, flavorful and straight from Australia." Greg Norman Signature Wagyu Beef Jerky is the first 100 percent Australian wagyu beef jerky in the United States and is available in two flavors: Mesquite and Teriyaki. The Mesquite has a smoky, grilled back- ground with a simple hint of chipotle and garlic, while the Teriyaki is savory and sweetly grilled with a bright finish. Greg Norman Signature Wagyu Beef Jerky is all natural, gluten free, high in protein, has no artificial preservatives and is free of nitrates and nitrites. It is available in a 2-ounce peg hook bag and a 2.5-ounce gusset bag. For more information, visit www.shark.com/company/greg-norman -signature-wagyu-beef-jerky. Jams for Cheese Boxed Set Jams for Cheese by Quinta de Jugais, imported directly from Portugal, is The French Farm's newest addition to its product range. Quinta de Jugais was born in the beautiful landscape of Serra da Estrala, a fertile land of rich soil that pro- motes the growth of healthy fruits and vegetables. For generations, Quinta de Jugais has crafted jams with the same savoir-faire and respect for the earth. The company's mission is to create products utilizing the wisdom of the local farmers, who have been passing their tra- ditions down through generations. All the steps of the production are cared for, from hand-picking the best ingredients to hand-packing each jar. The result of this love and care is wonderful blends full of sweet flavors that you will enjoy every day. This display box offers four deli- cious flavors made especially to be paired with cheeses: Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon; Pumpkin & Chestnut; Berries & Vanilla; Fig, Orange & Anise. This beautiful packaging will be a wonderful addition to your shelves. For more information, call 713.660.0577 or go to wholesale.frenchfarm.com.