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P r o d u c e S h o w D a i l y 3 5 F r i d a y, O c t o b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 NEW HERB, FLOWER CRYSTALS FROM FRESH ORIGINS GIVE CHEFS, MIXOLOGISTS A NEW PALETTE Fresh Origins, America's leading pro- ducer of MicroGreens and Edible Flowers, introduced Herb Crystals™ and Flower Crystals™ earlier this year. With dazzling, all-natural colors and the flavors of fresh flowers and herbs, the crystals are perfect ingredients for adding a distinctive finishing touch to any culinary creation. Carefully hand-harvested at the peak of flavor and color, fresh herbs and edible flowers are combined with pure cane sugar to create vibrant, flavorful crystals. Their crispy texture and concentrated fla- vor brighten up salads, pair well with savory dishes and add crunch to baked goods and desserts. The crystals can even be tossed into a cocktail for a surprise of color at the bottom of the glass, whose flavor will be savored in the last sip. "We're excited to introduce our Herb and Flower Crystals and eager to see how they inspire new trends," said David Sasuga, Founder of Fresh Origins. "The possibilities are endless!" Herb Crystals are available in Basil and Mint, and Flower Crystals are available in Fennel and Rose. Herb Crystals Cilantro and other flavors are coming soon! Mini Herb and Flower Crystals―available in the same flavors but with a finer grain―will also be introduced. Best used for rimming the glasses of creative drinks and cocktails, their more delicate granules are perfect for inspiring forward-thinking mixolo- gists. All are Kosher-certified and have no added flavorings or colors. For more information, visit www.freshorigins.com. ARISTON CONTINUES PROVIDING THE VERY BEST IN OLIVE OIL The Doukas family has been producing extra virgin olive oil for three genera- tions and could only think of one word to describe it, Ariston, which in ancient Greek means, "the very best." When the question came to them on how to sell it, there were four issues that arose: how to compete with lower-quality olive oils that were "named" extra vir- gin and convince the American market what true extra virgin olive oil is, how to convince store owners that Ariston Extra Virgin Olive oil would outsell all other olive oils collecting dust on the shelves, how to sell it in an environ- mentally friendly way, and how to save the consumer money. The answer to all these questions came in the form of a fusti, a stainless steel container, and since 1997 Ariston has been selling its extra virgin olive oil in the Ariston Refill and Save Program. Imagine that you buy six to 10 glass bottles per year of extra virgin olive oil, and now imagine your neigh- bors, family and friends buy that many as well. When you are done with the bottle where does it go? By purchas- ing your extra virgin olive oil through Ariston's Refill and Save program, you are able to reuse your bottle and save money on future refills. Due to the success of the Ariston Refill and Save Program, Ariston has now extended the program to its entire extra virgin olive oil, infused olive oil, and balsamic vinegar condiments line. While the rest of the EVOO world has caught on to the fusti bulk concept, Ariston produces the extra virgin olive oil from its own farms and neighboring farms to ensure that from the Koroneiki olive trees to your table you receive "The Very Best." Ariston is also planning to launch new flavors such as Chocolate-Infused Olive Oil, Thyme-Infused Olive Oil, Oregano-Infused Olive Oil and Pizza- Flavored Olive Oil, as well as a series of premium flavored balsamic vinegars including Chocolate-Honey-Orange, Espresso Balsamic, Sicilian Lemon Balsamic, Mango Balsamic Vinegar, Calabrian Tangerine Balsamic, and Truffle-Infused Balsamic, just to name a few. Arison also offers a line of all-natu- ral honey from beekeepers local to where the olives are harvested as well as all-nat- ural fruit preserves from Greece. At this year's Summer Fancy Food Show, Ariston will be introducing all of the above as well as a line of Californian Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Californian Koroneiki Infused Olive Oils to meet customers' need for products that are made here in the United States. For more information, o online to www.aristonoliveoil.com. LONGYUN FOODS BRINGS SUN-DRIED AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GOLDEN LAKE Grown in the foothills and the plateaus of the Himalayan Mountains, the toma- toes used by Longyun Foods mature in optimal conditions to ensure only the highest quality products are harvested. In one of the last pristine corners of the Earth, their tomatoes are cultivated with snow water, pure mountain air, and radiant sun rays – a combination that leads to a product that is full of vitamin A and C as well as lycopene, a com- pound known to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Manufactured by Longyun Foods Inc., the sun-dried and slow-roasted tomatoes are processed in sterile, state- of-the-art facilities where both industry and government agents inspect every aspect of production. From harvesting to roasting to packaging, every step is meticulously done to ensure only the finest products reach its consumers. ll of Longyun Foods' products are processed in strict accordance with GMP standards and HACCP plan, and the manufacturer is certified by ISO22000, BRC and Kosher organizations. After meeting unprecedented suc- cess in both European and Japanese mar- kets, Longyun Foods is seeking to bring its wildly popular product to American markets through collaboration with "Golden Lake." Golden Lake is a trusted American brand known for its food prod- ucts that guarantee great taste, affordabil- ity, and safety. Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Golden Lake has formed partnerships with trust- ed companies such as Western Beef, Key Foods, and Shop-Rite. Furthermore, to ensure only the best reaches its cus- tomers, the company sends out samples from every shipment to FDA-certified labs for ingredients screening and bio- analysis to guarantee consistent high quality in all of its products. For more information, email sales@longyunfoods.com or visit www.longyunfoods.com. THE AMBRIOLA COMPANY OFFERS TWO NEW IMPORTED CHEESES The cheese-producing experts at Auricchio have expanded their operations to include Gorgonzola. They produce both Gorgonzola Dolce, or sweet Gorgonzola, and Gorgonzola Piccante, or natural Gorgonzola. Each wedge is beautifully packaged and individually wrapped to ensure freshness. Auricchio's world-class mascarpone uses only the freshest cream to produce a soft, creamy and spreadable mascarpone. Your customers will appreciate its deli- cate, mild flavor and how easily it blends with other ingredients. The Auricchio brand is a respected name in the cheese industry, and is known for quality, premium imported cheeses from Italy. These two new items are sure to be top sellers in your cheese department. For more information you can visit the Ambriola website at www.ambriola.com or call 973-228-3600. FLAGSTONE FOODS LAUNCHING NEW ANN'S HOUSE PRODUCT LINE By Jeff Vogel, President, Amport Foods Amport Foods, founded in 1962, and Ann's House Nuts, founded in 1973, were acquired by Gryphon Investors in 2010, creating Snacks Holding Corp. Snacks Holding Corp. rebranded to Flagstone Foods in 2012, and is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of private label wholesome snacks in North America. Flagstone Foods is head- quartered in Saint Paul, Minn., with man- ufacturing facilities located in Minnesota and North Carolina. Amport Foods and Ann's House of Nuts are two highly complementary companies that process, package and dis- tribute over 750 varieties of branded and private label wholesome snacks. Amport Foods is one of the largest suppliers of dried fruit, and Ann's House of Nuts holds the number one spot in trail mix in the country. The significant position they hold within the growing wholesome snacks sector speaks to their strength, agility and innovation. Rooted in consumer insights, Flagstone Foods is continuously devel- oping innovative ideas for customers and their con- sumers. Flagstone Foods sources the highest quality ingredients from over 30 countries around the world, and this global sourcing capability sets Flagstone apart from the competition. At this year's 2013 Fresh Summit, Flagstone Foods is excited to launch the new and improved Ann's House line of products designed for the produce sec- tion in the New Product Showcase. This product line is designed with produce specifically in mind and offers a broad assortment of over 30 items covering multiple wholesome snack segments including dried fruits, snack nuts, seeds, trail mixes, granolas, organic items and other wholesome snack items. Products are packed in stand up pouches and PET containers. Packaging is designed for ease of shopability for the consumer, clearly communicating product attributes and features with a clean, fresh design. In addition to the new Ann's House line of produce products, Flagstone Foods will have a full line of fresh pack tub items and select dried fruits featured this year at the exhibit. Visit Flagstone Foods, Amport Foods and Ann's House of Nuts in booth 5039 during the Fresh Summit.