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O C G S h o w D a i l y 3 1 S u n d a y, J u n e 2 , 2 0 1 3 O C G S h o w D a i l y S u n d a y, J u n e 2 , 2 0 1 3 3 1 PARTNERS CRACKERS: ALL-NATURAL, ALL DELICIOUS An interview with Cara Figgins, Executive Vice President, PARTNERS, A Tasteful Choice Company. OCGSD: Tell our readers about your company. What's the story behind the name? CF: PARTNERS was founded 20 years ago when my mother, Marian Harris, realized the crackers she made to partner her homemade soups and salads were a hit. She whipped up a batch of crackers, hand-delivered them to eight different stores, and received orders from all eight stores. When the business took off, she recruited my brother, Greg Maestretti, and myself to keep up with the compa- ny's growth. Today, our company pro- duces more than 30 different types of all- natural crackers that partner well with soups, salads, cheeses and more. We also produce all-natural granola that partners well with fruit and yogurt, and all-natural cookies that partner well with ice cream, coffee and tea. OCGSD: What distinguishes your snack products from the competition? CF: From the beginning, we have always focused on providing unique, all- natural, high-quality products to the mar- ketplace. While many of our competitors use artificial flavors, colors, or sweeten- ers to make their products more appeal- ing, we focus on using the freshest, least- processed, all-natural ingredients avail- able. For example, instead of using dried garlic powder for flavor, we start with fresh whole garlic cloves and roast it in- house ourselves. All our products are also certified kosher and contain no hydrogenated oils or preservatives. OCGSD: Which products are you featuring at this year's show? CF: This year we're extremely excited to debut our new gluten- free line, Free for All Kitchen. We've spent the last three years perfecting our recipes so that we can deliver a gluten-free cracker that doesn't compromise on taste, nutrition, or quality. Unlike many gluten-free products that consist of empty calorie rice fillers, our gluten-free crackers are made from a five ancient grain blend of amaranth, quinoa, millet, sorghum, and teff. We decided to produce these crackers in our popular hors d'oeuvre cut so that everyone will have an elegant, delicious, worry-free option to serve to all of their guests. These ancient grain crackers are available in three of PARTNERS most popular fla- vors: Roasted Garlic & Rosemary, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, and Olive Oil & Herb. OCGSD: Are you featuring anything other than the gluten-free line? CF: We are also featuring our Gourmet Artisan Deli Crackers at the show. Designed specifically for the deli section, these large, rus- tic hors d'oeuvre crackers make an exceptional looking platter for entertaining. They are available in cellophane wrapped deli trays in three of our top-selling flavors: Roasted Garlic & Rosemary, Olive Oil & Sea Salt, and Everything & More. We invite everyone to drop by our booth, 3820, to get more information about our products and try both lines of these delicious, all-natural, hors d'oeuvre crackers. For more information about PART- NERS, A Tasteful Choice Company, please visit booth 3820, call 800-632- 7477, or email service@partners crackers.com. You may also find PARTNERS on the web at www .partnerscrackers.com or at face- book.com/partnerscrackers. pretzel gourmet burger bun, pretzel hoagie and vegan-friend- ly brioche gourmet bun. These products and more will be on display at Dairy-Deli-Bake, and we invite everyone to stop by our booth 5856 to learn more about our products. The instant success of these new pret- zel products lies in their original popular- ity as a soft pretzel which can now be used to create interesting and flavorful sand- wiches. The versatility of these new prod- ucts can carry ingredients ranging from Angus burgers, to pulled pork, to grilled vegetables, Philly cheese steak, and any number of other delicious creations to make meals fun and delicious. As a bread and pretzel expert, we have naturally evolved to become a knowledge- able sandwich resource, that's why we offer pre-packaged, pre-sliced breads and rolls in a variety of flavors, styles and sizes. The pre-packaging and slicing helps to reduce labour and waste. BÄCKERHAUS VEIT INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS By Sandra Zanette, Director of Marketing & Business Development Sabine Veit, President and CEO of Bäckerhaus Veit is passionate in her tireless pursuit for artisan quality and taste: "…because every meal deserves great bread." At Bäckerhaus Veit Ltd., bread and pretzels are our business. We are passion- ate about creating the highest quality tast- ing products. Bäckerhaus Veit products are made with only the finest ingredients, no artificial flavours or colours are added, and all grains are pre-soaked to achieve optimal nutritional benefits while enhanc- ing the distinctive taste and textures. The hand-crafted, artisan-style, small batch process sets our company apart from mass-producing manufacturers. This selective methodology of production by no means deters Bäckerhaus Veit's ability to service large chain retailers and multi-unit foodservice operators with their volume requirements for both brand- ed and private label custom products. As an old world bakery of distinc- tion, Bäckerhaus Veit has maintained its German roots and continues the tradition to produce authentic Bavarian soft pret- zels. These hand-crafted pretzels (brezels in German) are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. From the traditional hand-twisted pretzel, a favorite across North America and a ball park staple, to hand-held sticks, rolls, breads. Throughout the year, we work hard to develop and create new products to invigorate the market. This year, Bäckerhaus Veit is excited to showcase its We have also developed many unique and upscale sandwich recipes to create a display of sandwich options for the supermarket deli departments, combining Backerhaus Veit products with your deli HMR program will provide your customers with an enhanced choice selection. The Bäckerhaus Veit facility is locat- ed in Woodbridge, Canada, is certified BRC Grade "A" rated, (third consecutive year), they are also Kosher Pareve, HACCP and CFIA compliant, registered with the FDA. As a woman-owned com- pany, Bäckerhaus Veit is certified with WEConnect International (WEConnect upholds the universal certification stan- dard developed in collaboration with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) in the United States). For more information, visit booth 5856, go online to www.backerhausveit.com, call 905-850-9229 or email sales@ backerhausveit.com.