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HOT PRODUCTS GOURMET NEWS FEBRUARY 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Vanilla Bean Clementine Sandwich Cookie Creates a Burst of Flavor Summer Entertaining is not the same without Vanilla Bean Unique cookies. The company's Clementine Sandwich Cookies are made with real butter, pure cane sugar, cage free eggs and fresh orange zest. The unique combination of crisp, buttery, orange-infused cookies sandwiched with a slightly sweet and tart butter cream creates a burst of unique flavors. As one customer said, "It's like sunshine." What better way to spend a summer day than relaxing in the sun with a refreshing beverage and a Vanilla Bean Clementine Sandwich cookie? Packaged in a new carton which is bright and beautiful, Vanilla Bean Clementine Sandwich cookies make a great addition to your store's line of summer gifts. Customers love making lasting first impressions, which is easy to do with these cookies. Vanilla Bean Unique Clementine Sandwich Cookies are the perfect gift for this summer season. For more information, call 888.498.4502, or visit www.vanillabeanchefs.com. Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free Devotion Vodka Devotion Vodka's smooth-tasting flavored vodkas help mixologists create their own "smart" sugar-free and gluten-free martinis and cocktails at home. "With adult consumers more conscious about ingredients and dietary restrictions … Our selection of gluten-free, sugar-free and 100 percent 'Made in the USA' flavored vodkas is the perfect solution many adult consumers have long demanded," said Drew Adelman, CEO of Devotion Vodka. In addition to the original Devotion Vodka, the line-up of available Devotion flavors includes Black and Blue, the first and only available blackberry and blueberry flavored vodka combination, The Perfect Cosmo, a blend of Devotion Vodka's Blood Orange with the premium ingredients of a cosmopolitan, and Wild Cherry, offering a consistently smooth texture with the subtle balance of ripe cherries that is versatile for an assortment of cocktails. Java Frost Introduces Two New Products for 2014 Java Frost recently debuted two products in January 2014, expanding their existing Every Day line with Salted Caramel Chai and their popular Blossom's lemonade line with Peach lemonade. Salted Caramel Chai will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings. The product is a black tea combined with exotic spices, buttery caramel bits and a touch of salt. Snuggle up with a cup today. Blossom's new Peach Lemonade will instantly transport you to those lazy days of summer. Imagine the taste and fragrance of a juicy tree ripened peach, bursting with flavor, combined with the sweet-tart taste of lemonade. The product is truly irresistible. Don't forget Java Frost's seasonal offerings. The company's spring line of Chocolate Truffle, White Haute Chocolate and Caramel Crème is available for purchase now. The newest addition to Java Frost's Holiday line, Eggnog Creme, will make its first appearance August 1, 2014. It will join the extremely popular line, which already includes Candy Cane Crème, Pumpkin Cheesecake and Red Hot Cinnamon. Java Frost now has 18 varieties of fabulous drink mixes. All have delightful original art and are always an eye-catching addition to your shelf or gift baskets. Food service packaging is available for your cafe, coffeehouse or restaurant. For more information on our wide variety of unforgettable flavors, wholesale information and inquiries, call 800.676.3661, or email info@javafrost.com. Uncle Bunk's 14 Day Sweet Pickles and Hot Sweet Pickles Uncle Bunk's crunchy 14 Day Sweet Pickles and Hot Sweet Pickles are made from a 100-year-old Appalachian recipe. Handcrafted in small batches and seasoned over two weeks with a blend of spices for a sweet and peppery kick, these are the crispiest pickles you will ever eat. The 14 Day Sweet Pickles (17.5 ounces or 9 ounces) were named the Region's Best by Country Living Magazine. The Hot Sweet Pickles (17.5 ounces) get their sizzle by adding Thai chiles and cayenne peppers to Uncle Bunk's original spice blend. In 2013, they placed in every National Fiery/Hot food competition. For more information on wholesale orders, visit www.unclebunks.com, email bunk@unclebunks.com, or call 304-652-1920. Wixon Offers Culinary Creativity Wixon's culinary innovation teams offer creative ideas for Private Label gourmet dry mixes and seasonings. Three core levels of service – Product Innovation, Formulation Development and Processing & Packaging – ensure products meet expectations at every step. A one-stop production system and a variety of packaging services complement the customizable packaging experience. For more information visit www.wixon.com. House of Caviar & Fine Foods' American Caviar Gift Basket House of Caviar & Fine Foods has provided the highest quality fine foods and caviar to customers around the world since 1984. The company's American Caviar Gift Basket contains a superior selection of caviars chosen for their quality and uniqueness. In this basket, caviar lovers can indulge with the ultimate domestic delicacies. Caviar is accompanied by traditional blinis, as well as a beautiful mother of pearl dish and serving spoon. For more information visit www.houseofcaviarandfinefoods.com or call 954.462.0533. The Piping Gourmets Gluten-Free Whoopie Pies Created as a dessert for the growing number of people who have celiac disease, gluten sensitivities or dairy intolerances, Whoopie Pies by The Piping Gourmets is a scrumptious new offering that you would never guess is actually gluten-free. Each gluten-free whoopie pie is individually wrapped, ideal for lunch boxes or an anytime treat. Gluten-free Whoopie Pies by The Piping Gourmets launched September 14, 2013 with five fabulous flavors: chocolate-vanilla, chocolate-mint, chocolate-raspberry, classic vanilla and vanilla-lemon. The Whoopie Pies are available in the grocer's frozen dessert aisle For more information visit www.thepipinggourmets.com. 21 Zing Anything Makes the Classic Lemonade Stand Simply Healthful The lemonade stand. It is practically a childhood rite of passage. And you know it is only a matter of time before your kids start asking to have one. But before you start frantically searching around the house for pitchers, cups, wooden spoons, a folding table and a container of sugary lemonade mix, check out the new Kid Zinger, a healthier option now available for kids. Since 2012, Zing Anything has been making user-friendly, eco-friendly products designed to create both flavorful and nutritious beverages. The Kid Zinger, the company's newest creation, takes the citrus-infusing technology of the company's popular Citrus Zinger and shrinks it down to "kid-size." The new bottle has a compartment in its base that allows parents and kids alike to juice the fruit right into the bottle. Simply add water, and viola! It also can be used to make delicious, freshly squeezed lemonades and orangeades. A great alternative to sugary juices and syrupy sodas, the Kid Zinger is now available for $12.99 each at ZingAnything.com. The new 16-ounce bottle, which has been pediatric dentist approved, is recommended for children ages 6 and older. According to Zing Anything CEO Joshua Lefkovitz, with the Kid Zinger parents and kids can create flavorful "juice water," water flavored with their favorite citrus fruits. "With the Kid Zinger, we want to make a positive contribution toward improving daily diets of kids, especially in the beverages they drink," said Lefkovitz. "Instead of drinking plain water, which quite frankly isn't the most exciting beverage around, kids will now be able to drink water flavored with their favorite fruits. And, the Kid Zinger is definitely kid-friendly, featuring fun colors, a pop-up straw and a rounded citrus press tip to avoid injury." According to Lefkovitz, with the new Kid Zinger, families can make a healthier version of traditional lemonade, using a twist of fresh lemon with a dash of agave nectar. "By offering this version of an old classic at your family's lemonade stand, you will have a line around the block with requests for more in no time," Lefkovitz said. "And it's fun to get creative with your recipes too, testing out creations like delicious raspberry lemon water, tangerine water, or even watermelon lime water. These kinds of combinations also make the water change colors, making what is still basically water more fun for kids." With the Zing Anything products, Lefkovitz said he hopes parents can help their kids avoid refined sugars and artificial ingredients and encourage more nutritional hydration choices utilizing all-natural ingredients. "The Kid Zinger gives families an innovative tool to enhance and maximize flavor through fresh ingredients. Zing Anything products offer an element of creativity, as well as an element of having fun, all while drinking a healthy beverage. Kids love being hands-on and are more likely to enjoy what they have the opportunity to create. We want to see this option replace the existing beverage options out there that tend to be glazed with sugar and artificial additives." Tortuga Chocolate Rum Balls Known for their authentic Caribbean rum cakes, Tortuga has added a traditional holiday favorite to their line of gourmet chocolate rum treats. With a moist and fudgy chocolate center bursting with rum flavor and coated in dark chocolate sprinkles, Tortuga Chocolate Rum Balls are a sweet and creamy tropical confection created to capture a taste of the Caribbean in every bite. The foil-trimmed and embossed package with Tortuga's iconic galleon pirate ship makes a beautiful presentation. The 6.17-ounce box includes 20 rum balls. As of February, the rum balls are now available to ship in cases of 12. For more information, call 305.378.6668 or 877.486.7884. Email the company at sales@tortugaimports.com, or visit the company online at www.tortugarumcakes.com.