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Cocoa Cravings Drinking Chocolates Cocoa Cravings is the healthy new way to indulge in chocolate with multiple varieties to satisfy any craving. Artisan-made in small batches to retain their unique qual- ity and freshness, nothing is artificial or over-engineered – just top notch ingredients, prepared exactly the way they should be with care, style and dedication. The prod- ucts are available at an SRP of $5.99-$14.50. Call 773.583.4850 for more information, or visit the company online at www.cocoacravings.com. GOURMET NEWS SEPTEMBER 2014 www.gourmetnews.com HOT PRODUCTS 1 3 Hot Products Ariston Flavored Olive Oils and Balsamics Ariston just finished its 10th anniversary exhibiting at the Summer Fancy Food Show, exhibiting the company's Refill & Save Bulk Oil and Vinegar Program as well as pre-filled and pre-packaged Mediterranean specialty food items. Both existing customers and new customers enjoyed sam- pling some of Ariston's newest items such as pesto fla- vored olive oil, saffron infused olive oil, truffle infused olive oil, black cherry balsamic vinegar, new cinnamon and pear white balsamic, fig, blueberry and pomegranate balsamic vinegars and much more. The team at Ariston said it felt great to see the delighted faces of everyone at the show and hear the amount of "wows" attendees said upon trying their products. The team at Ariston is already looking for- ward to the next Fancy Food Show. For more information, contact Ariston Specialties at 860.224.7184, or visit the company online at www.aristonoliveoil.com or at www.facebook.com/aristonoliveoil. Dilettante Chocolates Dilettante Chocolates ® has updated the company's selection of foiled chocolates in gift bags. The chocolates are now available in cases of 12 and in 7-ounce decorated cello gift bags with bows. The foils are available in Halloween, Christmas, Easter and Year Round designs. For additional information, visit www.seattlegourmetfoods.com, email sales@seattlegourmetfoods.com, or call 800.800.9490. Wixon Private Label Dry Mixes and Seasonings Wixon's culinary innovation teams offer creative ideas for private label gourmet dry mixes and seasonings. Three core levels of service – product innovation, formulation development and processing and packaging – ensure products meet expectations at every step. A one-stop production system and a variety of packaging services complement the cus- tomizable packaging experience. Contact Wixon by phone at 800.841.5304, or visit www.wixon.com. Dave's Gourmet Oatmeal Cookie Butter A 2014 sofi Gold Award Winner and featured on "The TODAY Show," Dave's Gourmet has created a cookie butter that is so delicious, it makes almost anything taste just like Grandma's homemade oat- meal cookies – fresh from the oven. This all-natural spread is crafted from wholesome ingredients to give it a mouthwatering flavor. Real oats mixed with the sweetness of brown sugar take everyone back to their childhoods. It tastes just like oatmeal cookies, so you can give your toast, apple slices, cupcakes and virtually any other foods a comforting taste of home. You can even add this wonderful spread to your milkshakes and cheesecakes for an added bit of decadence. Dave's Gourmet Oatmeal Cookie Butter is made in the USA and avail- able in 16.5-ounce glass jars. The product is available to retailers at a minimum order of two 12-count cases for $75. Suggested retail price is $5.99. Dave's Gourmet is located at 2000 McKinnon Ave, Building 428 #5 in San Francisco, California, 94124. Contact the company by phone at 415.401.9100, or visit Dave's Gourmet online at www.davesgourmet.com. Bakto Flavors Visionary Vinegars Introducing Bakto Flavors Visionary Vinegars: kosher balsamic vinegars with natural flavors. These vinegars are delicious and perfect in salads, sandwiches, as a glaze and much more. Choose from nine different flavors, including blood orange, chocolate, classic, passion fruit, peach, pomegranate, raspberry, strawberry and vanilla. All of the vinegars are natural, kosher, non-GMO and gluten-free. Healthy never tasted so good. For more information, visit www.baktoflavors.com or call 732.354.4492. Hammond's Whoopie Pie and Cookie Dough Chocolate Bars Hammond's Candies has expanded its line of award-winning gourmet chocolate bars, introducing the particularly rich and unique Whoopie Pie Chocolate Bar, a thick dark chocolate shell stuffed with sweet cream filling, as well as a Cookie Dough Chocolate Bar, a milk chocolate bar encasing everyone's favorite unbaked indulgence. More information is avail- able at www.hammondscandies.com or by calling 800.CANDY.99 (800.226.3999). Po Valley Risotto Kit Superfine Carnaroli rice is combined with all-natural, dehydrated ingredients to produce a convenient and delicious risotto mix. The mixes are all-natural, gluten-free and available in five varieties: artichoke, radicchio, porcini mushrooms, asparagus and saffron. Each 7.58-ounce package serves two to three people. The mixes are available wholesale for $4.95 each. For more information, contact Po Valley Foods at 516.801.4688, or email povalleyfoods@gmail.com.