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11 2 GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com Experience Germany's Finest with Gourmet International Gourmet International, based in Caledonia, Mich., has been importing and distributing the very best from Germany since 1989. Over the past 24 years, it has expanded both its warehouse and its portfolio to include imports from Italy, Ireland and Colombia. The company also works closely with domestic manufacturers to bring you the very best possible selection. I Heart Olive Oil (Cont'd. from p. 1) from gourmet shops and specialty stores. Originally launched in 2008, the I Heart Olive Oil online store exclusively sold award-winning, gourmet, high-end olive oils from around the world. Due to popular demand, the I Heart Olive Oil brand is launching its very own flagship product, an elegant Organic Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The olive varietals were meticulously chosen for their quality and robust flavors, then harvested from the rich soils of southern Italy on family-owned farms. This certified organic kosher Italian extra virgin olive oil was developed by Lilkoi & Litehouse (Cont'd. from p. 1) minimum of 100 days for best taste. The Litehouse® master cheese makers have a combined 100 years of experience, which shows in every wheel they make. "What makes the Litehouse Artisan Deli Cheese line unique is the quality and taste of the cheese, coupled with unique packaging," stated Stacey Miller, Business Development Manager. "There are a lot of great cheeses out Antonio Mozzarella (Cont'd. from p. 1) blend his skills with our modern techniques and use only the finest ingredients available to provide superior quality, fresh Italian cheese products. Antonio Mozzarella Factory truly blossomed in 1996 when we opened up our deli and cafe in Springfield, N.J., just 20 miles from New York City. Immediately, Antonio Mozzarella Factory was named and had become a hit. We served up all types of Italian delicacies and sandwiches, making our now internationally recognized mozzarella and ricotta. After a quick four years, we needed to expand, as we did not have the space or capacity to keep GloryBee (Cont'd. from p. 1) Honey bee pollination is directly linked to the success of our food supply, as more than $15 billion worth of crops is dependent on bees and other pollinators. In efforts to improve the conditions of the honey bee, GloryBee sources more local, organic and fair-trade products—more specifically, its extensive line of organic and raw honeys. In efforts to raise funds for honey bee research and education, GloryBee Honey, along with its beekeeping and HoneyStix brands, donates 1 percent of annual retail and select bulk sales revenue to "Save the Bee" programs. As part of its mission to support ongoing education about this important issue, GloryBee supports the Oregon State Gourmet International services all 50 states, with staff poised to help you with product selection, merchandising strategy and marketing programs. Its market leading brands include premium confection lines such as Reber, Butlers, Asbach, Kane Candy, Chocolate Santander, Hachez, Pernigotti and Beauty Sweeties. It also offers the very best in packaged Company's owner, Beth Sadowsky, a chef with more than 15 years of industry experience, whose passion for artisanal cuisine has led to the development of an Italian organic extra virgin olive oil whose aroma, flavor, texture and price point rivals that of other premium olive oils. Her knowledge and palate have aided her in the development of the product so close to her heart."Being a chef myself helps me to really understand the needs of chefs and retailers," she said. You can typically find her educating other olive oil lovers and enthusiasts at trade shows, or pairing olive oils with other delightful foods. At this year's Winter Fancy Food Show, she graciously extends an there, but ours is delightfully different. Litehouse is a family-oriented company, with shared ownership between the founders and the employees. Every employee takes pride in their work, and it is shown through the premium quality and taste of our products. We also use single-sourced milk from a familyrun farm in Washington, along with other local ingredients in our vintage recipes." A truly unique offering from Litehouse Artisan Cheese is the Center Cut of Blue Cheese up with our customer demand. Our cafe remained, yet a new building to handle this demand was built just next door. Again, Antonio Mozzarella Factory would be faced with another decision in the early years of the new century. Our demand was so large that we purchased a near 60,000 square foot facility in Newark, N.J. where all of our 40-plus items of mozzarella production happens. The Owner and President, Thomas Pugliese, invented and put new and amazing engineering practices into place. One of the most fascinating was his engineering of a specialized pasteurizer—so specialized that the N.J. State and U.S. Food Agencies used it to teach other manufacturers as to what they Honey Bee Lab research on bee nutrition and health, and works closely with the Lane County Beekeepers Association to facilitate education about the care of bees. With a strong foundation in beekeeping, it is no big surprise that GloryBee is passionate about honey. Most of GloryBee honey varieties come from the Pacific Northwest and are produced by small local beekeepers. Its imported organic honey is purchased from cooperatives of beekeepers who are very concerned about the treatment of their bees and the quality of the honey. Raw honey from GloryBee is unfiltered, never heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit and is strained only to remove parts of bees, further retaining all of the natural enzymes that raw honey contains straight from the n JANUARY 2014 n GOURMET NEWS vegetables and condiments from Hengstenberg, Hela Sauces, Löwensenf German Mustards, Rügen Fisch Seafood Products, Kathi Baking Mixes, Breitsamer Honey, Dallmayr Coffee, Lorenz Snacks and many more. The company's extensive product portfolio includes hundreds of all-natural selections, many kosher items and several gluten-free products. Visit with Gourmet International at booth #3009 and savor delicious premium choco- For more information, contact Gourmet International at info@gourmetint.com, call 800-875-5557 or visit booth #3009 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. About Lilikoi & Company Lilikoi & Company imports the most unique hand-crafted extra virgin olive oil and vinegar products from around the world. The owner of Lilikoi & Company, For more information, visit Lilikoi & Company and I Heart Olive Oil at the Winter Fancy Food show booth #487 or email info@lilikoiandco.com. olive branch and invites you to taste this very unique brand of olive oil. Other Lilikoi & Company products can currently be found on the shelves of Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Five-Star restaurants and other specialty retailers throughout the country. The latest addition to the Lilikoi & Company family is highly anticipated and can be pre-ordered at info@lilikoiandco.com. and Gorgonzola Cheese. The Center Cut is different from any other cheese in the market: It is the actual core of the cheese wheel. This cut of cheese is the most flavorful part of the wheel, and it is also packaged in a unique way so the cheese lover can visualize this beautifully hand-crafted piece of art. The package itself can also be turned into a convenient serving tray, just as it is displayed. Litehouse Artisan Cheese is r-BST-free and gluten-free—important attributes to the should emulate in their plants. Our products won prestigious awards such as the U.S. Gold Medal, winning the coveted Wisconsin Cheese Association Championship for our Ricotta in 2011, and again internationally in 2012, this time winning an International Award with a silver medal. Additional awards by the American Cheese Society and sofi awards for our Mozzarella, Burrata and Ricotta. We are honored and proud, especially Antonio Mozzarella Factory's Owner and President, Thomas Pugliese, who is extremely humble and expects these results again and again. He has a great passion for his cheeses, his business, employees and his greatest pride is when someone new hive. GloryBee's Raw Pacific Northwest varieties include blackberry, blueberry, clover and buckwheat. The newest addition to the raw regional line is the Raw Montana White Clover, made by bees gathering nectar in Montana's pristine fields of white clover, giving this honey a lush, sweet flavor. Finding high quality supplies of organic honey is often difficult, but through partnerships with international beekeepers, GloryBee offers tasty honey from beekeepers in Argentina, Uruguay and cooperatives in Brazil and Mexico. These large unpopulated areas of land are set aside for organic beekeeping and honey production. The honeys in the organic line include Raw Organic Clover, Organic Clover, Raw Organic Fair Trade and Organic Tropical Blossom honey. lates from Reber, Butlers and Pernigotti. Rediscover curry with a sample of two great new sauces from Hela. Enjoy the very best all-natural fruit flavors with Hero Nectars. Experience Germany's finest in honey and preserves with a sweet sample from Breitsamer or Maintal. Beth Sadowsky has been featured on national media channels such as the Food Channel, and worked as a chef before founding the company in 2008. Lilikoi & Company products are now on the shelves of James Beard award-winning chefs' restaurants and top specialty retailers throughout the country. The products come from some of the most unique and beautiful places in the world, including Italy, South Africa and Portugal. consumer. Aside from the Center Cuts, the product line offers crumbles of blue cheese, gorgonzola cheese and feta cheese in multiple sizes, ranging from 4-ounce tubs to 16-ounce stand-up resealable pouches. Six-pound wheels are also available. For more information, contact Stacey Miller at smiller@litehouseinc.com, call 800-6693169 or stop by booth #5101 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. tries one of the company's 40-plus products and to simply see them light up as they try it for the first time. As we introduce ourselves to the Winter Fancy Food Show of 2014, we would like to tell our audience about our passion for cheese-making and our movement towards technology. Please stop by and visit booth #4307 for a taste like no other. For more information, visit www .antoniomozzarella.com, follow them on Twitter @Antoniomozzarella, Pinterest (pinterest.com/antmozzarella/) and Facebook (facebook.com/amftp69), connect with their sales team on LinkedIn or stop by booth #4307 at the Winter Fancy Food Show. At GloryBee, the belief in the healthful benefits of honey continues with a guarantee that their honey is all-natural, 100 percent pure and of the highest quality. GloryBee started in the family garage of Dick and Pat "Aunt Patty" Turanski in 1975 with the sales of honey farmed in their backyard, where the passion continues to be poured into every jar. The dream of providing quality, natural ingredients for their community has grown to include the United States and beyond. GloryBee is still a family-owned and operated business in Eugene, Ore. To learn more about GloryBee and Aunt Patty's brands, visit www.glorybee.com, call 800-456-7923 or visit booth #233 at the Winter Fancy Food Show.