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GOURMET NEWS JUNE 2014 www.gourmetnews.com SPECIAL FEATURE 2 3 Wixon Now Offers Gourmet Gluten-Free Seasonings and Dry Mixes Your customers count on you to deliver specialty foods that meet their nutritional requirements while satisfying their taste buds. Wixon offers a variety of gluten-free gourmet seasonings and dry mixes that extend your product line to suit the needs of this growing market segment. Wixon's three core levels of service en- sure your products exceed expectations, from innovative concepts through effi- cient production to professional packag- ing. From sourcing to handling and testing, Wixon takes the necessary measures to ensure the highest quality gluten-free products without compromis- ing on taste. Gluten-free raw materials are sourced from qualified vendor part- ners, who provide a gluten-free State- ment of Assurance. Wixon's segregated blending suites and operations handling avoid cross-contamination. Blends are tested to confirm gluten-free status and validate Wixon's gluten-free procedures. Gluten-free raw materials and ingredients Celebrate Summer with Robert Rothschild Farm Robert Rothschild Farm's condiments are the perfect way to add gourmet flavor to a picnic or cookout. Savor each bite of the company's Hot & Spicy Remoulade Sauce on a sandwich, or blend Raspberry Honey Mustard into potato or chicken salad for a refreshing taste. You will never want to eat plain mustard and ketchup again when you can experience Sweet Balsamic Ketchup, Anna Mae's Smoky Mustard and Cilantro Jalapeño Mustard on a grilled burger or brat. In addition, Robert Roth- schild Farm's Ginger Wasabi Sauce, Lemon Dill & Capers Sauce and Lemon Wasabi Sauce are perfect for vegetables, grilled fish and so much more. Robert Rothschild Farm is known for its expert blending and flavor profiles. The company places emphasis on gourmet taste that is delicious with easy, versatile uses. Open a jar of any of Robert Rothschild Farm's condiments, to ex- perience the true meaning of "En- tertaining Made Simple." For more infor- mation, call 800.356.8933, email info@robert rothschild.com, or visit the company online at www.robertrothschild.com. Seattle Gourmet Foods Puts the Flavors of the Pacific Northwest in a Jar Seattle Gourmet Foods is a food manu- facturer based out of Kent, Wash. Grow- ing both organically and through acquisition, today it is comprised of 12 brands found nationally. The company offers a broad spectrum of products such as chocolates, breath mints, bakery items and mixes, to name a few. One of the company's brands, Maury Island Farms, specializes in jams, preserves and fruit toppings made from berries found in the Pacific Northwest. Maury Island Farms Fruit Toppings are available in Blackberry Delight, Marion- berry Dream and Red Raspberry Ecstasy. These 11-ounce toppings pair perfectly with everything from ice cream and yo- gurts to pancakes and waffles. Jams and preserves are another spe- cialty of Maury Island Farms. Some of the flavors offered include Boysenberry Jam, Marionberry Jam, Strawberry- Rhubarb Jam and Seedless Raspberry Preserves. There is a size to fit any are also stored in segregated areas. In addi- tion to rigorous finished prod- uct testing, Wixon is GFSI Certified to FSSC 22000, the premier, globally-recognized model of food safety. Trust Wixon to make gluten-free worry-free, and partner with us from concept to consumption or at any point in between. For more information, visit the company online at www.wixon.com, or call 800.841.5304. need, available in 1.5-ounce glass jars to 11-ounce glass jars. The com- pany even of- fers two sizes of assorted gift packs. All Maury Island products have no artificial preservatives, additives or colorings. For more information on the products that Seattle Gourmet Foods and Maury Island Farms offer, visit the company on- line at www.seattlegourmetfoods.com, email sales@seattlegourmetfoods.com, or call 800.800.9490. unique product. The com- pany begins by first choos- ing only one kind of rice to cultivate, the superior carnaroli variety. This is fol- lowed by the aging of the unhusked grains immedi- ately after cultivation for one year and up to seven years. The process continues with the gentle husking using the exclusive Helix method, the meticu- lous selection process of only the perfect grains and finally, the re-coating of the rice with its own precious germ. For more information, contact Viola Im- ports by phone at 870.690.0790, or visit www.violaimports.com. any relish tray. Made with Bunk's 100- year-old family recipe, they are available in 9-ounce and 17.5-ounce sizes. Fiery 14 Day Hot Sweet Pickles are a 2013 Fiery Food Challenge, Scovie, & Hot Pep- per Award winner and are available in a 17.5-ounce size. For more information on wholesale orders, visit www.unclebunks.com, email bunk@unclebunks.com, or call 304.652.1920. Viola Imports Introduces American Consumers to Italian Acquerello Rice Imported by Viola Imports since 2001, Acquerello is the "Ultimate Rice," repre- sentative of Italian excellence in the world for its uniqueness and for its ex- traordinary qualities. Acquerello is estate-grown and processed by the Rondolino family on the Colombara farm in the heart of Vercelli province in Piedmont. The Rondolino fam- ily has been cultivating rice since 1935 and still today works together passionately to improve the product with modern and in- novative technologies. Acquerello offers the superior culinary characteristics prized by chefs worldwide. It cooks to perfection, absorbing liquids while each grain remains intact with a su- perior texture and a beautiful finished look. It is the perfect choice for risotto, but is also excellent for global cuisines. Having immersed themselves in the cul- ture of the world of rice and with continued research and dedication, the Rondolino family has been able to achieve a truly Make this the year you introduce your cus- tomers to Uncle Bunk's and their award- winning condiments, WV Living Magazine's "2013 Made in WV Award" winner for out- standing Food & Drink. The Mustard Relish, Rustic Pepper Sauce and 14 Day Sweet Pickles are handcrafted in small batches, using locally-grown produce and old-fash- ioned Appalachian recipes. Uncle Bunk's Mustard Relish, a 2011 sofi™ Silver finalist, won the Condiment category 2013 Hot Pepper Award. This sweet, hot mustard gets its kick from a mix of eight peppers and will spice up anything you put it on. Uncle Bunk's turns up the flame with Rustic Pepper Sauce. Not a spicy ketchup or salsa, this secret family recipe has a unique and zesty taste that makes it a multiple award winner, including Fiery Food Challenge, Hot Pepper and Scovie wins. Both the Mustard Relish and Rustic Pepper Sauce are available in 9-ounce and 14-ounce sizes and in medium or hot heat levels. Featured in Country Living, Uncle Bunk's crisp and crunchy 14 Day Sweet Pickles add a sweet and peppery flavor to Award Winning Condiments from Uncle Bunk's