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SPECIALTY RETAILERS GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2013 www.gourmetnews.com 11 Specialty Retailers BRIEFS Duverger Macarons Launches Online Store Duverger, the leading manufacturer of Parisian macarons in the United States, has launched its online store. Duverger Macarons' founders Claire and Bernard Becker came to the United States in 2008 and began selling their macarons at flea markets. Today, the business continues to grow, as word of these extraordinary macarons travels throughout the country. Duverger's online store offers a variety of different options designed for individual gift giving, weddings, showers, corporate events and other themed events. The macarons come filled with butter cream, chocolate ganache, fruit jam or homemade almond paste. The treats are made with all-natural ingredients and are gluten-free. Flavors include blueberry lavender, chocolate, chocolate orange liquor, choconut, coconut, coffee, earl grey, honey ginger, lemon, orange blossom, passion fruit, piña colada, pistachio, praline, raspberry, rose, salted caramel and vanilla. For more information head to www.durvergermacarons.com. Clever Hen Serves as Destination Online Shop for Health-Conscious Foodies With Americans becoming increasingly health conscious and negative feelings toward processed foods on the rise, online retailer Clever Hen prides itself on being an ideal go-to shop for discerning food lovers looking for delicious artisanal foods prepared with all-natural ingredients. Clever Hen is a family-run business that believes few things are as pleasurable as sharing good food with family and friends. The company's goal is to "put a smile on your face and delight your taste buds." Clever Hen is constantly searching for exceptional products to offer. The company's tasting team regularly seeks out and evaluates delicious food from around the country, considering them as possible additions to the Clever Hen product line. The company has made it its mission to seek out and bring together in one market the finest artisanal foods and products. "We champion the small food artisan and promote them as a collective group to help build more awareness about these alternatives," said Wayne Lenkeit, owner of Clever Hen. Among the most popular of Clever Hen's product offerings are the company's selection of superior, domestically sourced cheeses. "The artisan American cheeses are a real burgeoning market," Lenkeit said. "We have a lot of dairy and farmland in California that become creameries and they're making some really outstanding cheese." As one might imagine, many of the ar- tisan foods offered by Clever Hen are non-traditional and innovative. One particularly unusual offering is Lark Fine Foods Scourtins, a sweet and savory olive wafer. Another trendsetting favorite is the mouthwatering Salted Rosemary Shortbread Cookies. Still, Clever Hen also offers artisan versions of everyday basics, such as Jake's Ketchup, a richer grown up version of every child's favorite condiment. Customers also go wild for Vermont Peanut Butter, available in both creamy or chunky varieties, but also in white chocolate and dark chocolate variations. For more information and to browse the entire Clever Hen product portfolio, visit www.cleverhen.com GN