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148 GOURMET NEWS Twinings (Cont'd. from p. 1) the increase in sales? JD: We've worked very hard on two key strategies: develop the best tasting teas available, and make our products readily available to consumers where ever they shop for tea. The re-launch of our Herbal line, for instance, followed this strategy and has been a huge success. Twinings Herbals have grown 52 percent, as consumers love the unique blends we launched last year. Also, our Twinings KCups have benefited from this strategy and Twinings continues to be the No. 1 K-Cup tea in Grocery, with 35 percent share. As we move forward and launch new prodStar Kay White (Cont'd. from p. 1) formulas dating back to the beginning of the company. The company's world-famous Chocolate Extract #18® is a standard for flavor houses around the globe. From baking and ice cream to brewing and fine distilled liquor, Star Kay White's Pure Chocolate Extract #18 has been used for it all. Star Kay White's two-fold Gold Star® Pure Vanilla is made with the finest quality (Grade 1) Madagascan (Bourbon) beans on the market. Most retail extracts have 100 grams of vanilla beans – of any Rice Select (Cont'd. from p. 1) "We wanted to introduce fresh new products that consumers will enjoy and be excited to eat," said Deborah Locke, Product Manager for RiceSelect. "Combining ancient grains like Freekeh, Quinoa and Flax Seed with our more traditional grains allows consumers to try something new while still getting the nutritional punch they seek. We're also thrilled to have Jasmati Brown and Calrose rice join the RiceSelect family; they're both packed full of flavor and nutrients!" RiceSelect's new products include: Royal Blend with Quinoa A delicious blend combining Texmati® Light Dorval Trading (Cont'd. from p. 1) own branded cocoa here in the U.S. With the amount of press recently given to the health benefits of flavanols and antioxidants found in cocoa, we feel this item will be a huge success. We strongly believe that Dorval Premium Collection Cocoa, with its superior taste and quality, will be second to none." Dorval Premium Collection Cocoa joins the already successful Dorval Premium Collection portfolio which includes Chocolate Sticks and Crispy Chocolate Thins. Denigris (Cont'd. from p. 1) Marcello's sons' (the third generation of this Master Vinegar Maker Family) vision. Our tradition to innovate is apparent, from our world renowned wine vinegars and Balsamic vinegars of Modena PGI to our awardwinning Balsamic Ketchup and DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We will never rest on our laurels, nor will we ever compromise the quality of our products in today's extremely competitive marketplace. As we always have, we will continue to provide our cus- www.gourmetnews.com ucts, we plan to stay the course on the strategy that led to recent success of the Herbal and K-Cup segments. GNSE: What is new on the K-Cup front? JD: We just launched four new Twinings Iced Tea K-Cup items. Unlike other products, they are unsweetened and expertly blended with real tea leaves for maximum flavor within the K-Cup format. Consumers simply use their Keurig machine to brew them over a cup with ice. We are looking forward to expanding Twinings' presence in the Iced Tea segment with these unique items. GNSE: Please elaborate on the launch of new Green Teas. grade – per liter of extract. Star Kay White Gold Star Vanilla has twice the amount of Grade 1 flawless vanilla beans per liter of extract (200 grams per liter) and no sugar. With these all-natural products sold at extremely competitive prices, a small sample will leave little doubt! Gold Star Pure Vanilla Extract is the richest, most flavorful, and best-valued name in the marketplace today. Being a major ingredient manufacturer in the global ice cream industry, Star Kay White also makes a wide range of candies and syrups that consumers have enjoyed as Brown with the ancient grains quinoa and freekeh. Quinoa, rich in protein, minerals and fiber contributes a subtle crunch and nutty flavor to the blend, while freekeh, wheat that is harvested green and then fire roasted, imparts a nutty, smoky flavor and contributes protein, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. Royal Blend with Flax Seed A delicate marriage of Texmati Light Brown, whole wheat pearl couscous, black lentils and flax seed, a seed rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin B and protein. This blend incorporates the slightly nutty taste of flax seed and whole wheat pearl couscous with the mellow taste and creamy texture of JD: We are very excited about two new Green Tea items we are launching in January 2014. One of the new items, Nightly Calm™ Green Tea, has similar ingredients as our successful Twinings Nightly Calm Herbal SKU that was launched last year. It is naturally decaffeinated and blends Green Tea with Chamomile, Spearmint and Lemongrass for a smooth, soothing taste. The second new item – Green Tea with Pomegranate, Raspberry and Strawberry – is unique to the category and was rated highly in consumer testing. Twining's Green Tea product line is currently growing at a healthy 19 percent rate, and we are confident it will further increase after the new items are launched. their comfort foods for over one hundred years. Through this experience, Star Kay White has developed a line of retail candies: Cappuccino Bambino® and Mocha Motion® which it has found to be extremely popular sellers in both ice cream and retail. These chocolate coffee confections are unlike any other. Most coffee candies simply have a chocolate-coated gritty bean. First, Star Kay White makes a delicious coffee candy. It then coats the candies in top-quality chocolate, and finishes them with a sparkling polish. Delicious crunch, no grit, and a perfect combination of caf- n JUNE 2013 n GOURMET NEWS GNSE: Is there anything new in your classic Black Tea segment? JD: Starting January 2014, Irish Breakfast will be offered in K-cups as well as in a 50ct tea bag box. The current Irish Breakfast 20ct is one of Twining's most successful and iconic SKUs and we are looking forward to providing its loyal users with the same greattasting tea in additional formats to meet their needs. GNSE: What booth will Twinings be at this year? JD: Please stop by our booth – 936. We'd love to review further information on these new items. feine and flavor. The perfect on-the-go coffee candy. Catch the Buzz®! 2013 is the second year in the company history that Star Kay White will be exhibiting at the Fancy Food Show. Ben is representing the fourth generation, and Alex and Gabe are his sons, representing the fifth generation of Katzensteins who have learned these specialized crafts from their grandfathers. For more information, visit booth 3957, go online to www.starkaywhite.com or call 845268-2600. black "caviar" lentils. eties in the United States. Calrose Rice Calrose Rice is premium quality medium grain rice that is the perfect component in many rice cuisines. This rice holds flavor well and is soft and sticks together, making it ideal for use in sushi. Calrose rice is also one of the most recognized rice vari- To learn more about RiceSelect, visit the company at booth 2367 at the Summer Fancy Food Show or online at www.riceselect.com. Brown Jasmati Rice A fiber-rich alternative to white jasmine rice and the newest addition to Rice Select's Jasmati offerings. Whole grain brown rice has been shown to lower cholesterol and is an excellent source of manganese, selenium and magnesium. About RiceSelect RiceSelect is a leading developer, producer, miller and marketer of specialty food products. Texmati is the first basmati-type rice to be successfully grown in America. RiceSelect's other products include Jasmati, Kasmati®, Arborio and Sushi, as well as, Royal Blends, Couscous, Orzo and Texmati Medleys. RiceSelect's products can be purchased in more than 30,000 grocery stores in North America. In 2011, Dorval launched its first item under the Dorval Premium Collection brand: 2.64-ounce Chocolate Sticks. The 2.64-ounce Sticks are available in four flavor varieties: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Mint Dark Chocolate and Caramel Milk Chocolate. As a follow-up to its initial offering, in 2012, Dorval introduced the 2.64-ounce Crispy Chocolate Thins in Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate, and the newest flavor profiles to the Collection – Milk Chocolate with Orange and Milk Chocolate with Hazelnut. The delicate, thin chocolates with a crispy texture make it a truly unique and dynamic item that stands out over the rest. Each 2.64-ounce box of Sticks and Thins has stunning, brightly colored graphics that showcase the items within. All items in Dorval Premium Collection are made with high quality, all natural ingredients which highlight the marvelous rich taste of each of the flavor profiles and will be noticed with every bite. Since 1966, the Dorval name has been synonymous with quality confections. For more than 45 years, Dorval has been an im- porter of an extensive range of high quality confectionery products from major manufacturers around the world. Dorval has grown into a significant presence in the confectionery and specialty distribution arena. Look for more high quality items from Dorval Premium Collection, coming soon! tomers with the finest and most innovative gourmet products possible. At the heart of our Balsamic village in Modena Italy lies the celebrated Villa Grimelli. We have just completed a meticulous three year restoration of this 16th century estate, which was once the cultural center for the study of balsamic vinegar and home of Professor Gerniano Grimelli, the first academic researcher of balsamic vinegar. Now the centerpiece of our Balsamic village, this pristinely restored cultural center reflects the perfect balance of our tradition and innovation. This poetic balance is the inspiration behind our new Villa Grimelli collection of gastronomic specialties. The collection will include our finest quality wine and balsamic vinegars, our innovative Frutattis, our award-winning DOP Colline Salernitane Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as well as a number of other hand selected and meticulously researched Artisanal Italian products, such as Arborio and Vialone Nano Italian rice, a selection of Bronze Die-cut Delicate Method Durum Wheat pasta cuts, Ligurian Pestos and Sicilian sea salts. We will be unveiling our Villa Grimelli collection of Italian gastronomic specialties this year at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show. We invite everyone attending the Summer Fancy Food show to stop by our booth, 1880, and sample the finest Italian products at the show! For more information, contact Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. at (800) 367-8252 or at info@dorvaltrading.com, or visit the website at www.dorvaltrading.com. During the Summer Fancy Food Show, visit booth 1466. For more information, visit booth 1880, go online to www.denigrisusa.com, call 201746-6037, or email jason@fst-llc.com.