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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2014 n GOURMET NEWS N H 4 Publisher Lee M. Oser Associate Publishers Kim Forrester Paul Harris Jeff Rosano Editorial Director Lorrie Baumann Associate Editor JoEllen Lowry Zach Calvello Jeanie Catron Graphic Designer Yasmine Brown Vicky Glover Traffic Managers Ruth Haltiwanger Mandy Feld Account Managers Larry Blaskey Levi Borland Jules Denton Lynn Hilton Carson Kieft David Lopez Jeff Mayer European Sales Enrico Cecchi Gourmet News is published by Oser Communications Group ©2014. All rights reserved. Publishing office: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520-721-1300/Fax: 520-721-6300 Subscriber services: Gourmet News P.O. Box 30520 Tucson, AZ 85751 www.gourmetnews.com A SPECIAL SHOW ISSUE OF GOURMET NEWS eSutras Organics Teas, Tisanes and Drink Compliments For many years eSutras Organics has pro- duced award-winning artisan teas, tisane in- fusions and sugars. With 18 varieties of blends, there is a tisane for any customer preference. Its unique blends, like "Karmic Chai" or "Herbal Medley," often cross the traditional tea drinker lines to being a bever- age base for creative mixologists, thereby opening an alternate customer base. eSutras Organics (www.esutras.com), a small independent family-run business in Chicago, aims to provide only the finest se- lection and trade with only the most re- spected tea merchants and coffee houses. eS- utras Organics is renowned for the quality of its herbal teas and fruit and flower tisanes made professionally in small batches in house, ensuring a superior quality loose tea that is aromatic and full of flavor. Unlike processed commercial tea com- panies that manufacture most of what is most often seen in commercial grocery store aisles, all of eSutras caffeine-free herbal tea blends are created to maintain the natural po- tency of each herb and give an overall feeling of wellbeing. Attractively packaged in easy to show- case, eco friendly cans, put them in your store, and your customers will be happy! For wholesale and retail, call 773-583-4850. Order on line at www.eswholesale.com or by emailing sales@esutras.com. For more in- formation, stop by the Fresh Ideas tent, booth #53. Add RapidLash to Your Bedtime Ritual Ever since nap time ended with kindergarten, you've missed time lost in between the sheets. And yet, even after a whirlwind day, you wouldn't dream of letting your head hit the pillow without brushing your teeth or washing your face. What if an extra minute nightly before bed helped you say good morning to lush, full lashes and brilliant brows? Just one quick swipe of RapidLash Eyelash and Eyebrow Enhancing Serum each night helps you do just that. Infused with a synergistic formula of vitamins, es- sential fatty acids and amino acids, Rapid- Lash helps protect against breakage and supports a more youthful appearance of lashes. Dermatologist- and ophthalmologist- tested, safe and affordable, RapidLash's clinically-proven, paraben-free formula fea- tures Hexatein™1 Complex, a unique for- mula of lash enhancing, conditioning, strengthening ingredients that work together to help improve the overall appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows in as little as 30 days. RapidLash is available through spas, physician prac- tices, skincare professionals and at drug and mass mer- chandisers nationwide for $49.95. For more information, visit www.RapidLash.com. For additional information about Rapid- Lash, or to make a product request, contact Nicole Pigott at 508-539-7077, ext. 115. Sea Veggies: A High Protein Snack with a Salty Crunch For many Westerners, their only encounter with edible seaweed is as the wrapper in their sushi. But with natural health going main- stream, this Asian staple has arrived in a con- venient new form for American shores – and American stores. Made of 100 percent natural ingredients, Sea Veggies are available in classic Sea Salt, Hot Chili and Black Pepper flavors. With no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors or MSG, the flavor variety comes only from natural oils, preserving seaweed's qualities of no cholesterol, no saturated fats or trans fats. Sea Veggies are also superior within the category: made from best quality Korean seaweed, grown in clean oceans and har- vested during the prime season of December through February. While most seafood snacks are roasted only once, Sea Veggies are twice-roasted at high temperatures for extra crispness and flavor. With Sea Veggies, U.S. consumers may benefit from the Asian tradition, where there is little or no barrier between food and medicine. With more protein than meat and more calcium than milk, rich in stress-fight- ing vitamins B and K, and minerals like magnesium and manganese, seaweed is a good addition to today's healthful diets, meatless or not. Its high iodine content helps balance the thyroid; significant anti-inflam- matory properties help reduce painful swollen joints. It is also anti-fungal, anti-bac- terial, anti-viral and high in antioxidants, with antiseptic properties. Consumers have many fun ways to enjoy all this nutrition: as a healthy snack for kids or a bar snack with beer; as protein in a mac- robiotic diet; in a California roll with favorite ingredients; or to add flavor and texture to cooked rice or cold salads. To try Sea Veggies for yourself, and for de- tails of its comprehensive retail support, stop by booth #2998B. For information and recipes, visit www.sea-veggies.com. Orchard Valley Harvest Markets Simple Goodness By Howard Brandeisky, Vice President, Global Marketing and Customer Solutions at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. The mission of Orchard Valley Harvest is to provide authentic, great tasting products that are 'close to the earth,' and help to support healthy and active lifestyles. To stay true to our mission, we start with products that are pure and simple. Our nuts are picked at their peak, are minimally processed and have no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or GMOs. Staying true to our unadulterated recipe is just one goal. Communicating and marketing that pure wholesomeness is another alto- gether. We have clean, yet eye-catching stand up bags. The white design with simple earth tone imagery embodies Orchard Valley Har- vest's close to earth characteristics. The transparent window on the front of each bag provides proof of high-quality product. Variety of packaging is another key. We want to make sure 'the good stuff' is readily available for all types of snackers – at home and on-the-go. Our larger bag is perfect for grabbing a handful at home. The bag stands up for easy snacking and storage, and zips closed to keep the nuts fresh. We also have an individual serving mini-bag, which is essentially a com- pact 2-ounce version of the large. It's perfect for someone who is trying the product for the first time or who wants an easy snack for on the go. The multipack includes eight 1-ounce pouches that are great for those who love the unadulterated taste of Orchard Valley Har- vest and want a convenient stash of single servings ready to go. Orchard Valley Harvest products are pri- marily displayed in the produce section of re- tail stores. Mini bags can also be found near produce and sometimes displayed near checkout lines where they offer a delicious and healthy impulse purchase over junk foods that typically live by the registers. Visit our website, www.orchardvalleyhar- vest.com, to learn more about the pure and simple goodness of Orchard Valley Harvest. Stop by Orchard Valley Harvest at booth #5489, or visit online at www.orchard valleyharvest.com. The Healthy Juicer – A Great Fit for a Fit Lifestyle with Juicy Profits Looking to add some juicy profits this year? Well, don't pass by the Healthy Juicer! Healthy Juicer produces two of the world's best juicers. They aren't your regular type of juicers, though – they stand out be- cause of the way they juice. They are able to juice wheatgrass (which cannot be done on any normal juicer on the market) using a masticating process, and they preserve the nutrients by using a low rotation speed with no heat build up. With one manual hand-crank version and one electric (full multi-purpose unit), there is something for everyone. Everyone in the company is fit and into the lifestyle, crediting juicing as the main contributor. Besides the juice yield, the clean-up process seems to be a hot topic. It literally takes five min- utes from set-up, juicing to cleaning to get a wonderful shot of wheatgrass! The Electric Healthy Juicer doesn't just juice everything under the sun – it also makes frozen fruit sorbets, soy milk, baby food and three types of pasta. Oh, and it has a 50-year warranty on the motor – as if the rest weren't already enough! The Manual Healthy Juicer is king on wheatgrass and leafy greens. Small, compact and portable, this little guy makes juic- ing fun. The price is right at $49.99. Clean- up on this unit is a cinch as well. For more information, visit www.HealthyJuicer.com, call 877-539-3611, email info@healthyjuicer.com or stop by booth #5455 at Natural Products Expo West.

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