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38 SFF WRAP UP GOURMET NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 www.gourmetnews.com 'Ohana Harbor Bringing Kona Coffee to the Mainland Nothing is quite as exotic as Hawaii, but forget springing for a plane ticket to find the real taste of paradise. More and more specialty retailers are offering 'Ohana Harbor Coffee to satisfy their customers' cravings. 'Ohana Harbor Coffee Company offers a variety of Hawaiian Island-inspired Kona Coffees that will provide you and your customers a vacation for your palates. 'Ohana Harbor Coffee Company's 100 percent Kona coffee is grown exclusively in the Kailua-Kona region on the Big Island of Hawaii, where rich volcanic soil and an ideal climate produce a unique and robust coffee cherry. Harvested from September through February, 'Ohana's 100 percent Kona coffee is award winning. It has earned the "Cream of the Crop" designation for six consecutive years. A favorite among coffee aficionados for Sarabeth's Takes Home sofi Gold Award for Velvety Cream of Tomato Soup Sarabeth's recently took home the 2013 sofi Gold Award, presented by the Specialty Food Association at the Summer Fancy Food Show. Sarabeth's Velvety Cream of Tomato Soup won the honor in the Soup, Stew, Bean and Chili category. Over the years, Sarabeth's has been awarded multiple sofi Awards ranging from the gold award in the Outstanding Classic category for the company's Blood Orange Marmalade to the gold award in the Hot Beverage category for Hot Chocolate Parisienne. Sarabeth and Bill Levine still remain the driving force behind the success and outstanding reputation of the Sarabeth's brand. Sarabeth is a James Beard Award Winning Pastry Chef as well as an author. Together Bill and Sarabeth are also successful restaurateurs with multiple loca- Acme Smoked Fish Delivers Variety of Offerings for All Tastes Brooklyn-based Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is more than just smoked fish, offering Wild Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Crepes and a range of Wild Salmon Jerky. The company's exciting collaboration with Crepini, a locally owned company and a premier producer of crepes, provides customers with wholesome all-natural ingredients and readymade convenience, ideal for today's busy lifestyle. This new partnership continues Acme's commitment to serving the local community by using local ingredients and supporting local businesses. New Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crepes combine Acme's signature Smoked Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon with cream cheese and all-natural ingredients in a classic and delicate pancake shell. Each 11-ounce tray, available for retail and food service, includes five substantial crepes that are ready to serve and eat either cold or heated. Easy to prepare and serve, Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crepes are ideal for breakfast, mealtime or eSutras Organics: Exquisite Products in Small Batches eSutras Organics is a Chicago-based wholesale supplier of organic culinary herbs, spices and oils, as well as a manufacturer of specialty health foods and herbal medicinal teas. At their Chicagobased USDA certified organic and FDA inspected facility, eSutras Organics manufactures a carefully nurtured line of exquisite products in small batches. The company's offerings are unique, not like most commercial food companies' products seen in chain grocery store aisles. eSutras Organics manufactures gourmet healthy sweeteners, including enriched agaves, jaggery and raw whole cane juice powder, as well as delicious herbal medicinal teas and Cocoa Cravings hot chocolate beverages. Exciting new ethnic flavors abound ADAM Tea Offers Specialties for Tea Lovers ADAM Tea is diligent in its pursuit of delivering the perfect cup of tea. Born from a desire to share a superior healthy product with friends and family, ADAM Tea has been spearheading Sri Lanka's tea industry by providing superior teas and courteous service for 60 years. The company planted hopeful roots in sunny California 25 years ago. Offering only the purest, high grade green and black Ceylon teas, ADAM Tea is a leader in the Sri Lankan tea industry. The company uses only teas that have been awarded the coveted Lion Seal of purity by the Sri Lankan Tea Board. Have you ever noticed a cloudiness in tea after it has been brewed? There are more than 200 tea grades currently available, and much of the tea commonly found in the United States is a much lower grade than Ceylon tea, producing this cloudy result. ADAM Tea goes a step further, utilizing Lion Seal Ceylon tea. This means that ADAM Tea resides on the upper 10 percent of the 200 grade scale. All tea from Sri Lanka is procured in an auction, where the quality is strictly monitored and the best tea is awarded a seal. its low acidity and full-bodied flavor, 'Ohana's 100 percent Kona coffee is offered in medium and dark roasts. The company's most popular Kona coffee is Ali'i Premium, a hand-picked, sun-dried, single-origin Kona coffee that is small batch roasted to bring out its sugars while preserving the nutty flavors for which Kona coffees are traditionally known. While 'Ohana Harbor specializes in 100 percent Kona Coffee, the company also offers small batch-roasted, hand-crafted Kona blends that fit into any budget. Whether a seasonal product or a faithful stand by, 'Ohana Harbor offers island-in- spired packaging and taste that is guaranteed to be fresh and smooth. Founded on traditional values and sustainability, 'Ohana Harbor is a familyowned operation emphasizing traditional Hawaiian culture, fairness and environmentally mindful practices. 'Ohana does this by staying involved with its coffee "from tree to cup." 'Ohana Harbor is honored to offer the great-tasting coffee from the company's 'Ohana to yours. 'Ohana means "family," and 'Ohana Harbor invites you to make its coffee part of yours. For more information head online to www.ohanaharbor.com. tions in New York City, Key West and Tokyo. Charlie Apt, former owner of Ciao Bella Gelato Company, joined with the Levines in 2011 as a partner. Charlie is currently working alongside the founders to develop new products and expand the brand's distribution nationally and internationally. Sarabeth's is now available at a number of retailers, including Sur La Table, King's, Open Sky, A&P, Gelson's, RueLaLa, Citerella, Soft Surroundings, Loblaw's and Whole Foods. In 2013, Sarabeth's is introducing a new line of pancake, waffle and biscuit mixes. The mixes will be available for distribution on October 1. This is a unique tasting, all-natural product line that reflects the home cooking found in Sarabeth's restaurants. Thousands of loyal customers enjoy Sarabeth's breakfast, brunch and lunch in her restaurants every year. Taking home Sarabeth's preserves, syrups, mixes, granola and hot chocolate provide consumers with an "at home" experience otherwise only found in Sarabeth's much adored restaurants and cafes. For more information visit www .sarabeth.com. snacking. They also offer a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional lox and cream or cream cheese bagel. Wild Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crepes further provide an elegant and refined touch to any social event or gathering. The product is kosher-dairy. In addition, through its Ruby Bay® label, Acme Smoked Fish offers an exclusive range of all-natural wild salmon jerky products that are ideal for gourmet enthusiasts and healthy activists looking for a shelf stable, ready-to-eat, high protein snack that is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. The 1.25-ounce packs of Peppered and Teriyaki Salmon Jerky were recently joined by a 1.25-ounce pack of Orange-Ginger Salmon Jerky. The three flavors are now also available in 0.6-ounce single serve packs of Grab-N-Go Salmon Strips. Ruby Bay salmon jerky is naturally smoked using premium wild-caught King salmon from the pristine waters of Alaska, slowly smoked over cherry and alder wood. All Ruby Bay wild salmon jerky products are delivered in stadium display boxes to allow a more convenient and efficient merchandizing option. The company's salmon jerky is currently sold in a number of prestigious retail establishments, including Whole Foods, Wegmans, Zabars and more. For more information, visit www.rubybayseafood.com, or call 718.383.8585. Ruby Bay is a registered trademark of Acme Smoked Fish Corporation. in the company's spices and spice blends. eSutras Organics' spices are fair trade, family farmed and minimally processed. eSutras Organics products are perfect for any shop whose customers demand great quality and value for their money. The company offers special discounts for bulk food ingredients, including nuts, seeds, flours, sugar, herbs, spices and repacks. Bring these products to the forefront of your display and your customers will notice. In eSutras' supplier duties it works with TC Bauer Co., which offers a free sampling with orders policy. The policy provides an easy way to create continued sales and provides tasty dialogue with your customers. eSutras Organics seeks to create an experience your customers will relish. Stylish new packaging, generous portion sizes and small minimum orders ensure eSutras Organics products will be a good fit for your marketplace. For more information, call eSutras Organics at 773.583.4850. Also, visit eSutras Organics' business-to-business website, ES Wholesale, at www.eSWholesale.com, where all registered retailers have easy access to order the company's products. In this way, Sri Lanka can guarantee the quality of its most prized commodity. Although ADAM Tea is relatively new to the United States, the company has already left its mark across the Middle East. It can also be found in Russia, Italy, France and all over South America. ADAM's newest offering, the pyramid tea, is sure to keep tea lovers happy. Taste 18 different teas in a pyramid tea collector tin, a limited edition offering from ADAM Tea. Also try the new Supreme Blends and Exotic Masala Blends lines, both available in tins. These collections feature handrolled high-quality tea leaves combined with fruits, herbs, spices, veggies and various edible flora. Truly distinct, these teas are blended with a three-year shelf life. This shipment of succulent fusions is sure to delight all who taste it. Making its products even more appealing to retailers, ADAM Tea offers tea training, POS and promo materials, in-store demos and samples to those looking for marketing assistance. Consumers love ADAM Tea's extensive beverage line, whether it be iced in summer of hot in winter. ADAM is perfect for every occasion and season. Brew perfect tea every time with ADAM Teas! For more information, contact ADAM Tea by phone at 888.725.0365 or by email at gourmetnews@adamtea.com. Also, visit the company online at www.adamtea.com.

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