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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2014 n GOURMET NEWS 1 3 4 Organic Sauces from Robert Rothschild Farm Robert Rothschild Farm is launching a new certified organic product line. The six gour- met sauces in this line have exquisite flavor and are versatile for use with an appetizer, salad or entrée. "We are extremely excited to launch our new organic product line," said Jim Gordon, President and CEO of Robert Rothschild Farm. "During our extensive research, we de- termined that great-tasting organic sauces are challenging to find. Consumers are seeking healthy choices and we felt compelled to cre- ate outstanding sauces with on-trend flavors. Our sauces are an easy way to add distinct flavor to organic proteins or vegetables." The new organic sauces include the fol- lowing delicious flavors: Organic Sauces Blueberry Balsamic Sauce: Sweet blueber- ries are complemented by balsamic vinegar with flavorful notes from shallots, basil and black pepper to create this tangy and sweet organic Blueberry Balsamic Sauce. Citrus Chardonnay Sauce: The organic Citrus Chardonnay Sauce pairs fennel with the sweetness of honey, and picks up bursts of flavor from oranges and Chardonnay in this creamy sauce. Pineapple Habanero BBQ Sauce: The company's popular Roasted Pineapple & Ha- banero Dip inspired this organic Pineapple Habanero BBQ Sauce. Sweet pineapples, honey, spicy habanero peppers and ginger in- form this sweet and spicy BBQ Sauce. Sriracha Teriyaki Sauce: Classic teriyaki sauce with Sriracha and a hint of orange are blended to create this organic Sriracha Teriyaki Sauce. Whiskey Pepper Cream Sauce: The or- ganic Whiskey Pepper Cream Sauce con- tains a medley of flavors with Dijon mustard, rich cream, garlic and black pep- per, accented by a touch of whiskey and white miso to create a creamy sauce with a kick of heat. White Wine Creole Sauce: The organic White Wine Creole Sauce begins with a spicy tomato base, added to which are a splash of white wine, and the clas- sic trinity of celery, bell peppers and onions to cre- ate this Southern-inspired sauce. Robert Rothschild Farm is also reintroduc- ing its Raspberry Thunder Sauce, back by popular demand. "Our consumers continu- ally asked if we could make the Raspberry Thunder Sauce," said Jim Gordon. "We lis- tened to our consumers and are relaunching the spicy hot sauce with a new look but the same great taste." Gourmet Sauce Raspberry Thunder Sauce: This fiery hot sauce is a spicy blend of jalapeno peppers and crushed red peppers. Add just a dash for a kick of heat. Robert Rothschild Farm's new products are showcased at the 60th Summer Fancy Food Show at booth #236 or in its permanent showroom at AmericasMart in Atlanta from July 8-15, 2014, Building 2 West Wing #870A,B. About Robert Rothschild Farm Robert Rothschild Farm, a fam- ily-founded company in Urbana, Ohio, is the manufacturer of award-winning specialty foods including dips, preserves, mustards, salsas, gourmet sauces, spreads, condiments, dry mixes, syrups, oils, vinegars, fruit spreads, coffees, dessert toppings and organic sauces. Recog- nized for bold flavors and expert blending, Robert Rothschild Farm's open and serve products are ideal for busy yet discerning hosts and cooks. Robert Rothschild Farm products are avail- able in more than 5,000 specialty food stores nationwide and at www.robertrothschild.com or by phone at 800-356-8933. Stop by booth #236 at the show. Community Involvement Spells Good Business for Pasta Chips Vintage Italia's Pasta Chips are a new brand on the shelf, but they're already making strong community impacts all over the coun- try on behalf of ending childhood hunger and other non-profits. Pasta Chips Founder Jerry Bello believes that community stewardship is the hallmark of a good business plan, and to that end, wanted his newest product line to reflect the values he upholds. "A partnership with Share Our Strength, the nation's largest hunger charity, is a natu- ral fit for Pasta Chips and we are truly hon- ored to be a sponsor of their wildly popular Taste of the Nation events in seven cities across the country," said Bello. To date, Pasta Chips has partnered with local Taste of the Nation events in Los An- geles, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Chicago and East Bay. These events raise important monies to fund Share Our Strength's many campaigns to feed hungry children in the U.S. "Share Our Strength cre- ates awareness of the dollars that exist to end hunger and makes programs more ac- cessible to needy families. Working with them is a win- win," said Bello. Additionally, Pasta Chips has supported the Children Mending Hearts charity, an organization that seeks to em- power disadvantaged youth through arts and education, and the Ovarian Cancer Re- search Fund's Super Saturday event held in New York State. Pasta Chips is part of the Keen Marketing and Manufac- turing family of brands that has a long history of supporting worthy charitable endeavors all over the country. "We know that consumers appreciate when companies give back to causes they be- lieve in so we'll continue to look for ways to support our community," said Bello, "It's simply good business." For more information, visit www .pastachips.com or stop by booth #5148. Fake Manuka Honey Reports surfaced from the U.K. in 2013 that more Manuka honey was being sold in the U.K. than was being produced in New Zealand. The reaction by the New Zealand government and Manuka Bee Keepers was to start the process to estab- lish regulations to govern testing, export- ing and labeling. Many brands of Manuka are not packed in New Zealand (N.Z.) in order to evade the current N.Z. regulations for testing and packing of Manuka. With world-wide demand outstripping production prices continuing to climb, the temptation is to blend Manuka and label without proper testing. This has caused a flood of blended or non-active Manuka Honey being misla- beled with activity and being sold at reg- ular prices or at discounted prices. Standard testing levels both for Bio-Ac- tive Manuka and UMF Manuka are listed at 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+ and 25+. Often brands with other numbers like 6+, 12+ and 16+ can be suspect as to where they are packed outside of N.Z. or where they are packed in N.Z. Some N.Z honey com- panies do not have their own bee hives and buy Manuka from many sources and then blend the different Manuka to their own standards. MGO is standard that is unrelated either to the Bio-Active or UMF standards and has numbers in the 200 to 600 range. This standard is only used by one company to achieve very large num- bers. Pacific Resources International (PRI) was the first to introduce Manuka honey to the United States. PRI only works directly with registered Manuka bee keepers that take pride in producing the very highest quality Manuka. PRI has the largest range of Bio-Active and UMF Manuka, being the premier importer of tested Manuka honey packed in N.Z. PRI also imports a large range of other spe- cialty honeys, honey cough and cold remedies, Manuka honey skin care prod- ucts and the all-natural and organic Pacific sea salt in bulk 33-pound bags to gourmet grinders. See all the great N.Z. products imported by PRI at the Summer Fancy Food show booth #136 or on the web at www.shoppri.com. For more information, email info@pri-nz.com. Longyun Foods Introduces Sun-Dried and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Golden Lake Grown in the foothills and plateaus of the Hi- malayan Mountains, the tomatoes used by Longyun Foods mature in optimal conditions to ensure the highest-quality products. In one of the last pristine corners of the Earth, Longyun tomatoes are cultivated with snow water, pure mountain air and radiant sun rays – a combination that leads to products packed with vitamins A and C as well as ly- copene, a compound known to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Longyun's 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 car- ried out to ensure only the finest products reach consumers. All of Longyun Foods' products are processed in strict accordance with GMP standards and HACCP plan, and the man- ufacturer is certified by ISO22000, BRC and Kosher organizations. After achieving unprece- dented success in both Euro- pean and Japanese markets, Longyun Foods now brings its wildly popular products to American markets through collaboration with Golden Lake. Golden Lake is a trusted American brand known for food products that boast great taste, freshness and afford- ability. Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Golden Lake has formed partnerships with trusted companies such as Western Beef, Key Foods and Shop- Rite. Furthermore, to ensure only the best reaches its cus- tomers, the Golden Lake sends out sam- ples from every shipment to FDA- certified labs for ingredient screening and bio-analysis to guarantee consistent high quality in all of its products. For more information on Longyun, email sales@longyunfoods.com or visit www.long yunfoods.com. For more information about Golden Lake/Amerihua Produce, email info@amerihuaproduce.com or visit www.amerihuaproduce.com.

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