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20 GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com FIRE UP THE GRILL WITH MRS. RENFRO'S Summer is made for grilling, so fire up that grill and break out award-winning Mrs. Renfro's salsa. Mrs. Renfro's salsa makes a terrific marinade, adding exciting and unexpected flavor to your favorite foods. Prefer mild? Try marinating and basting with Mrs. Renfro's Peach and Pineapple salsas. If "sweet heat" is more to your liking, Mrs. Renfro's Mango Habanero and Raspberry Chipotle salsas fit the bill. Today, Renfro Foods offers a variety of more than 30 Mrs. Renfro's products, which can be found in most leading grocery and specialty stores throughout the United States, Caribbean, Canada, England, Scotland, and Spain. Specialty salsa, the company's forte, comes in varying heat levels and a variety of flavors. Renfro Foods is known as a pioneer in the value pricing of variety salsa, with its BERTIE COUNTY PEANUTS HAVE PEANUTS FOR EVERY TASTE PALATE Bertie County Peanuts was launched in 1992 in Windsor, N.C., by Powell & Stokes, Inc. Powell & Stokes is a farm supply and bulk peanut buying company that was founded in 1919 by the Powell and Stokes families. The families have been producing peanuts since at least 1898. Bertie County Peanuts was founded on the simple principle that consumers deserve only the best peanut product. Thus, the company produces peanut products that are made only from Super Extra Large Virginia type peanuts. Super Extra Large peanuts are the largest peanuts on the retail market, and because of their size and taste are considered a true gourmet peanut. The peanuts used by Bertie County Peanuts are locally grown, and then packaged in recyclable plastic jars so that the products are visible to the consumer. Bertie County Peanuts began as a small retail arm of the larger farm supply business. However, due to the outstanding quality of the award-winning peanut products, the business has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 years. The product line is di- EXPERIENCE THE GOURMET OFFERINGS OF PERU When people from around the world think about Peru, not only do they think about its history and archeological sites, such as the world famous Machu Picchu, they also think about the unique flavors and spices that this beautiful land has to offer. Because Peru has twenty-eight microclimates and different landscapes, this country is a great source for natural, organic and gourmet products. The Inca civilization is, in fact, responsible for some of the meals that contemporary Peruvians still cook and enjoy. Since these dishes include a wide variety of natural and organic products, which is what the new trends are pointing to, they are quickly making themselves present in the finest restaurants around the world. One product in particular, quinoa, was domesticated and commonly used many centuries ago; today, cities like New York not only recognize it, but use it as a staple food. This exceptional grain is also considered a key factor in fighting the world's child malnutrition because of its nutritional components. Many companies from around the globe are looking towards Peru as a great place to source natural products. With its variety MIX THINGS UP WITH SOUTHWEST SPECIALTY FOOD INC Southwest Specialty Food Inc currently produces over 180 unique items including: hot sauces, peanuts, salsas, grilling sauces, chili and soup mixes, bread mixes, drink mixes, seasoning salts, flavored microwave popcorn and gift sets. The company is constantly adding new and exciting gourmet food products to its existing brand names as well as creating new brands and custom packaging for others. Southwest Specialty Food Inc was established in 1986. Awardwinning packaging, appealing brand names plus palate pleasing gourmet recipes have all helped to maintain its position as a specialty food industry leader. Ass Kickin', Whoop Ass, From Hell, Spontaneous Combustion and Three Banditos are just a few of the brands to look for when choosing great-selling items for your customers. All graphic design, recipe development, Habanero pepper farming, manufacturing and shipping occur at Southwest Specialty Food's 50,000 square foot production facility in Goodyear, Ariz. Southwest Specialty Food's customer service is available to help you place your orders as well as answer questions regarding its product lines. All orders ship complete within 24 hours of the time the purchase order is received. For more information, call 800-536-3131 or go online to www.asskickin.com. strong suit in creating gourmet fusion salsa flavors, but at a value first. The Mrs. Renfro's product line has evolved over time to include cutting-edge flavors such as Tequila, Pomegranate and Ghost Pepper, the company's fastest-growing product in its 73-year history. In just two years, Ghost Pepper is already a No. 3 best-seller. With consumers increasingly craving for hotter flavors, heat played a key factor in two new nacho cheese sauce products that were added to the category this year – Mrs. Renfro's Ghost Pepper Nacho Cheese Sauce and Mrs. Renfro's Chipotle Nacho Cheese Sauce. verse and includes as its focal point and largest seller Super Extra Large Blister Fried Cocktail Peanuts. Sweet products are best-sellers and include: Chocolate Covered Peanuts; Butterscotch Covered Peanuts; Chocolate Covered Pecans; Chocolate Covered Cashews; Peanut Brittle; White Chocolate Pecans; a 67 percent Dark Chocolate Bar with peanuts and sea salt; and Chocolate Covered Peanut Brittle. Savory and spicy blends are also in high demand and include: Sea Salt and Black Pepper Peanuts; Batchelor Bay Crab House Seasoned Peanuts; Goobers & Stix; Goobers & Kickn' Stix; Red Hot Hexlena Peanuts; Weeping Mary's Ghost Pepper Peanuts; and Hot 'n' Spicy Roasted-inof ingredients, this country has started to offer a wide range of high quality gourmet products from prepared artichokes to marinated asparagus, from spicy peppers to stuffed olives. In 2012, just for these products, the total value exported from Peru into the United States was $108 million dollars. This country of diverse foods is also a notable producer of jams, jellies, chocolates and cocoa. It is also the lead producer and exporter of organic coffee in the world, and the main provider of special coffee with the fair-trade seal, having 25 percent of this niche market. For the twelfth consecutive year, Peru is attending the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York with fifteen companies exhibiting their fine products. During the show, people can come to the Peru booth to try n JUNE 2013 n GOURMET NEWS Renfro Foods' success lies in its ability to stay on top of the marketplace and consumers, who have become savvier and more health conscious with what they consume, and the company has been quick to respond. All of its salsas and nacho cheese products are made with all-natural ingredients. Consumers can continue to count on Renfro Foods' creativity in product development and to expect a quality product that is both flavorful and affordable. For more information, visit booth 2166 at the Summer Fancy Food Show or go online to www.renfrofoods.com. the-Shell Peanuts. Rounding out the product line are boiled peanuts, raw peanuts, roasted-in-the-shell peanuts, all-natural peanut butter, cheese straws, pecans and cashews. The Bertie County Peanuts gourmet peanut line is found in specialty food stores, restaurants, hotel gift shops, and travel destinations across the United States. More information regarding Bertie County Peanuts may be found on its website, www.pnuts.net, or by contacting the company toll-free at 800-457-0005. The physical and mailing address is 217 US Hwy 13 North in Windsor, North Carolina 27983. Bertie County Peanuts will be at booth 5036 at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show. Peruvian-inspired bites as well as enjoy a taste of a Pisco cocktail, a Peruvian grape brandy that is gaining popularity among American consumers. From quinoa to Pisco, from the Peruvian Andes to New York, from the past to the present; natural organic products have not only influenced world cuisines, but they have withstood the test of time. Peru offers these products that can make dishes more tasty, drinks more appetizing, and all with the added benefit of health-conscious ingredients. More information on these or any other Peruvian product or services can also be obtained from the Trade Commission of Peru in Los Angeles―3450 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 830, Los Angeles, Calif., 90010. THE AMBRIOLA COMPANY OFFERS TWO NEW IMPORTED CHEESES Here are two new cheese products imported from Italy by The Ambriola Company: Auricchio Gorgonzola and Auricchio Mascarpone. Gorgonzola The cheese-producing experts at Auricchio have expanded their operations to include Gorgonzola. They produce both Gorgonzola Dolce, or sweet Gorgonzola, and Gorgonzola Piccante, or natural Gorgonzola. Each wedge is beautifully packaged and individually wrapped to ensure freshness. Mascarpone Auricchio's world-class mascarpone uses only the freshest cream to produce a soft, creamy and spreadable mascarpone. Your customers will appreciate its delicate, mild flavor and how easily it blends with other ingredients. The Auricchio brand is a respected name in the cheese industry, and is known for quality, premium imported cheeses from Italy. These two new items are sure to be top sellers in your cheese department. For more information you can visit the Ambriola website at www.ambriola.com or call 973-228-3600.