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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2014 n GOURMET NEWS 1 3 2 Bertie County Peanuts: Only the Best Peanuts By Jon Powell, Marketing, Bertie County Peanuts Bertie County Peanuts was launched in 1992, in Windsor, N.C., by Powell & Stokes, Inc. Powell & Stokes is a farm supply and bulk peanut buying company that was founded in 1919 by the Powell and Stokes families. The families have been producing peanuts since at least 1898. Bertie County Peanuts was founded on the simple principle that consumers deserve only the best peanut product. Thus, the company produces peanut products that are made only from Super Extra Large Virginia type peanuts. Super Extra Large peanuts are the largest peanuts on the retail market, and be- cause of their size and taste are considered a true gourmet peanut. The peanuts used by Bertie County Peanuts are locally grown and then packaged in recyclable plastic jars so that the products are visible to the consumer. Bertie County Peanuts began as a small re- tail arm of the larger farm supply business. However, due to the outstanding quality of the award-winning peanut products, the busi- ness has experienced tremendous growth over the past 22 years. The product line is diverse, and includes as its focal point and largest seller Super Extra Large Blister Fried Cocktail Peanuts. Sweet products are best sellers, and in- clude: Chocolate Covered Peanuts; Butter- scotch Covered Peanuts; Chocolate Covered Pecans; Chocolate Covered Cashews; Peanut Brittle; White Chocolate Pecans; a 67 percent Dark Chocolate Bar with peanuts and sea salt; and Chocolate Covered Peanut Brittle. Savory and spicy blends are also in high demand and include: Sea Salt and Black Pepper Peanuts; Batchelor Bay Crab House Seasoned Peanuts; Goobers & Stix; Goobers & Kickn' Stix; Smoky Sans Souci Peanuts; Weeping Mary's Ghost Pepper Peanuts; and Hot 'n' Spicy Roasted-in-the-Shell Peanuts. Rounding out the product line are boiled peanuts, raw peanuts, roasted-in-the-shell peanuts, all-natural peanut butter, cheese straws, pecans and cashews. The Bertie County Peanuts gourmet peanut line is found in specialty food stores, restaurants, hotel gift shops and travel desti- nations across the United States. Visit Bertie County Peanuts at booth #5003. For more information, go to www.pnuts.net, call 800-457-0005 or 252-794-2909 or email jon@pnuts.net. The physical and mailing ad- dress is 217 U.S. Hwy 13 North, Windsor, N.C. 27983. CocoaPlanet Introduces Deep Dark Truffle CocoaPlanet has introduced "Deep Dark Truffle" as its newest flavor of premium dark chocolate. Made with three dark chocolates, it features "pearls of flavor" (or drops of fill- ing) that are actually miniature truffles sus- pended in the premium dark chocolate wafer. The truffle pearls consist of a chocolate ganache made with Arbequina olive oil rather than a lot of cream, giving it a delicate and rich smoothness. Deep Dark Truffle features three dark chocolates – Madagascar Criollo, a 72 per- cent cacao chocolate and a 64 percent cacao chocolate, accented with Pacific sea salt. CocoaPlanet Deep Dark Truffle pairs wonderfully with robust red or sparkling white wines, as indicated by a clever icon featured on the new packaging. It can also be prepared as a delicious hot chocolate – just steam or heat 4-6 ounces of milk or milk sub- stitute, add the chocolate and stir! With a suggested retail price of $2.49, each single serving Deep Dark Truffle is only 98 calo- ries, has only 7 grams of sugar and only 8 grams net carbs, which is clearly stated in a bubble on the box front. They are all-natural, gluten-free, OU-Certified Kosher and Non- GMO Project Verified, as indicated by icons on the packaging. CocoaPlanet makes premium dark choco- lates created with Pearls of Flavor™ or drops of filling suspended throughout, giving More Taste, Less Sugar™ than traditional filled chocolates. The result is 15 percent filling versus 60 to 80 percent filling found in most flavor filled chocolates. Other flavors avail- able are Salted Caramel, CocoaMint, Man- darin Orange and Vanilla Espresso. CocoaPlanet is also available in a popular gift item – the Five Flavor Cube. About CocoaPlanet Based in Sonoma, Calif., CocoaPlanet, Inc. uses ethically sourced chocolate produced using sustainable practices, enabling cocoa farmers a better quality of life. Visit CocoaPlanet.com, call 707-721-1275, email info@cocoaplanet.com or stop by booth #1770 A Letter to You By Tonnino Ventresca Greetings Dear Unknown Friend, I'm the Tonnino Tuna Ventresca, and I came with my fancy family to stand #4131 of the Fancy Food Show to make new friends just like you: a fancy food connoisseur. Oh, and since I'm the fanciest one of the family, I was unanimously chosen to address you on everyone's behalf. Here it goes: for starters we're 100 percent yellowfin tuna in fillets, wild caught, hand packed, rich in omega 3 and with low mer- cury levels – not too shabby, right? So, now that you know what makes us a family, let me introduce each member's personality. There's the Classic: an Italian style exqui- site yellowfin tuna soaked in delicious and pure olive oil. Traditional and delicious, it's the choice for those delicious old-time clas- sic recipes. Making you think, taste and speak in for- eign tongues, the Italian is a delightful mix of tropically-grown oregano, herbs and spices that you can spread over some crack- ers, pasta or even pizza. In a nutshell … Mama mia! There's the Unassumingly Fresh. Sub- merged in spring water, this Tonnino can be part of any healthy, balanced diet. Invite him over to your salads or enjoy it with a little twist of lime! Every family has the "flirty one," and we're no exception: the Hottie, a delicious tuna dipped in a mild spicy jalapeño pepper sauce that will almost definitely make your palate blush. My recom- mendation – surrender to its charms. Next, the Mediter- ranean Shortcut: dipped in olive oil along with tasty garlic, it's a versatile one. Always wel- comed in salads, pasta, canapés or even on its own. When you savor this one, your taste buds will be hungry for more. We all know how outgoing Mediterraneans are. Almost twin to the Tonnino Garlic but not quite, there's Capers&Garlic, or how we tend to call him: À La Piquant. Garnished with flavored and complementary capers, it will gladly keep you company on bagels, Greek salads or on any main course that should have that extra 'Mmmm...' Oh, and there's me of course! The Finest, la créme de la créme of the whole family. Imagine a smooth, soft strip of tuna, hand filleted from a small section of the underbelly, hand-packed in a natural form and available in two presentations. Now, stop imagining and head to stand #4131. We're really looking forward to your visit so we can share our mutual passion of good eating. See you soon! Best Regards, The Tonnino Ventresca For more information, stop by booth #4131. Price's Fine Chocolates Introduces New Packaging and Products Sweet Shop USA announced that they will be unveiling newly updated packaging and an expanded product line for the Price's Fine Chocolate Collection to commemorate the brand's 100-year anniversary. Popular favorites Annaclairs ® , Turks ® and Pecan Brags ® have been modernized with a sophisticated new package design to go along with the line's new products. Choco- late Peppermints, White Pretzels and Chewy Pralines make their debut in the Price's Fine Chocolates line-up. The legacy of Price's Fine Chocolates was the dream of Charles H. Price, who founded the company in 1913 and over the next sev- eral decades built a tremendous reputation for crafting quality chocolates throughout the United States. Sweet Shop USA acquired Price's Fine Chocolates in August 2000 and held fast the commitment to the Price legacy of providing the highest quality chocolates at a reasonable price. Made of all-natural, 100 percent real chocolate, Price's Fine Chocolates are Kosher certified and handcrafted in small batches to ensure the highest quality possi- ble. Standouts include Annaclairs – sweet vanilla cream centers rolled in pecans and dipped in milk or dark chocolate (9 pieces, 9-ounce SRP $16.99) and Milk Chocolate Pecan Brags – milk chocolate, caramel and pecan halves (9 pieces, 4.5-ounce SRP $10.99); and the latest introductions includ- ing Chocolate Peppermints (9 pieces, 4.5- ounce SRP $9.99), White Pretzels (16 pieces, 8-ounce SRP $14.99) and Chewy Pralines (9 pieces, 4.5-ounce SRP $9.99). "We are excited to be debuting our new updated pack- aging and latest product introduc- tions at the Fancy Food Show this summer," said Michael Moss, President of Sweet Shop USA, parent company of Price's Fine Chocolates. "With the brand's 100-year anniversary, we wanted to provide our cus- tomers with a new level of sophisticated packaging and several great new products to further the legacy of the Price's Fine Choco- lates brand. We are looking forward to the next 100 years of producing the highest- quality, most delicious confectionaries on the market." Price's Fine Chocolates are available at gro- cery, gourmet and specialty food retailers and online at www.PricesFineChocolates.com. About Price's Fine Chocolates Since 1913, Price's Fine Chocolates has been ded- icated to manufacturing the highest quality Amer- ican chocolate possible. In August 2000, the brand was acquired by Sweet Shop USA, founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1972, and committed to preserv- ing the craft of American chocolates and confectionaries. Today Sweet Shop USA carries out the Price commitment to qual- ity and distributes the Price's Fine Choco- lates brand throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.SweetShopUSA.com and www.PricesFineChocolates.com. For more information, stop by booth #2437, or visit www.SweetShopUSA.com and www.PricesFineChocolates.com.

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