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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2014 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 Sinclair Institute SELECT Personal Lubricants Match Body's Natural Lubrication Sex is natural. Your lubricant should be too. So why do most over-the-counter lubricants contain chemicals found in oven cleaner? When shopping for a personal lubricant, don't go for cheap, or 'brand'. Just because a lubricant is advertised on TV, or because it was your mother's lubricant, does not make it good or healthy. Take a look at the ingre- dients on the back and then ask yourself, "Would I put this in my mouth? Would I feel safe ingesting this?" If your answer is a de- finitive "NO!" … then don't use it on your most intimate tissue. Genital skin, especially vaginal tissue, is incredibly sensitive. There is a fine balance in the exchange of moisture (osmolality) that takes place with any product used in contact with these cells. Add in friction during sex, and there is a higher chance of damaging the tissue if the moisture balance is not correct. Damaged tissue is more susceptible to infec- tion and disease. Sinclair Institute SELECT ® USDA Cer- tified Organic Lubricant & Moisturizer is made with the finest organic ingredients that most closely mimic the body's natural lubrication. The organic aloe vera naturally heals, protects and moisturizes the skin as it lubricates. Instead of drying out, absorb- ing into the skin, or worse, drawing mois- ture out of the cells, SELECT Organic creates a slick, smooth lubricity that feels real, sensual and makes everything more natural. Women of all ages can suf- fer from vaginal dryness caused by birth control, hor- mone shifts, pregnancy, medications and menopause. Painful sex caused by dryness is no fun and when sex is not fun, you just don't want to do it anymore. Many women don't even realize what their dryness is caused by, nor do they know that a lubricant can make everything better. The first thing we tell customers is, "Everything is better with lubricant." The second thing we tell them is that Sinclair SELECT Organic is the best lubricant not only for intercourse, but as a daily moisturizer for dryness relief. Brand new to the Sinclair SELECT line of USDA Organic Sexual Health and Wellness products is an organic coconut- oil- and castor-oil-based Femi- nine Moisturizing Balm. Used for sensitive, dry, itchy, dam- aged vulva tissue, this product coats, heals and soothes irri- tated skin prone to dryness due to any number of imbalances at any age. Used daily or as needed, this balm is safe, effective and unlike anything on the market today. With seven SKUs in the Sinclair SELECT family of organics and naturals, sexual health and wellness has never been easier to mer- chandise. Available through Lotus Light (U.S.) and RRC (Canada), please stop by booth #3617 to speak with Sinclair about your needs. For more information, visit www.sinclair select.com, call 888-736-2247, email sales@ sinclairwholesale.com or visit booth #3617. Woodstock Farms Helps Strengthen Customers' Private Label Brands An interview with Bob Kaufman, General Manager, Woodstock Farms MFG. NH: Tell us a little about your company. BK: Woodstock Farms MFG is the number one private label manufacturer of choice in the organic and natural snack industry. We deal with high quality products for compa- nies that want to develop their private label program tailored to their unique customers' needs. We offer nuts, dried fruits, confec- tions, seeds and a range of customized trail mixes uniquely blended to meet our cus- tomers' specifications. NH: What would you say makes the com- pany unique? BK: We're a part of UNFI (United Natural Foods Inc.), which allows us to understand the market through exceptional people and gives us the financial and intellectual strength of a leading public company that specializes in organic and natural products. Being a member of that family gives us a great advantage, as UNFI has become the distributor of choice and Woodstock Farms MFG has become the manufacturer of choice for the natural and organic sector. Also what makes us very unique is that we have the ability to customize our product on every level, from product to packaging, while de- livering consistent quality. NH: How would you describe the spirit of your company? BK: Woodstock Farms MFG right now is at the highest level it's ever been. We're just coming off having one of our best years ever. We have a lot of new clients on board who embrace our culture and devotion to quality. We are now at the point where we are the manufac- turer of choice in the industry for private label natural and organic products. As the field grows, people are coming to realize that we deliver above and beyond our competitors. We have the ability to meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations, elevat- ing our customers above the competition by strengthening their private label brand. NH: Where do you see the company in a year? BK: I see us continuing our double-digit growth over the next couple of years and becoming the largest manufacturer of custom blended, top quality, natural and organic snack products. NH: What has been most rewarding to you at Woodstock Farms MFG? BK: By embracing the corporate culture at UNFI, Woodstock Farms MFG has devel- oped a great organization driven by a dedi- cated team. We have a great partnership with our employees and we really have great peo- ple working for our company. We're very open-minded and we are always looking for new and better solutions to challenges at all levels. I think we've got something really special here. For more information, visit www.woodstock farmsmfg.com, call 800-526-4349 or stop by booth #723. ESSIAC From Canada – A Traditional Herbal Remedy that Helps Support the Immune System Made only in Canada, ESSIAC ® is the original proprietary herbal formula from Rene M. Caisse, RN, a Canadian nurse renowned for her significant contributions to the field of natural health. From 1922 to 1978, Nurse Caisse used her herbal remedy to help restore wellness to many people. And since 1922, ESSIAC has be- come known worldwide as a trusted herbal supplement, recommended by healthcare practitioners, health and well- ness centers and pharmacies. ESSIAC is all-natural, safe and effective when taken as suggested, and rug-free, gluten-free and MSG-free. ESSIAC From Canada is a traditional herbal supplement that helps to support the immune system, promote energy levels and facilitate detoxi- fication. ESSIAC can be taken with any vi- tamin or supplement, any prescription and especially those who have had or are presently on Chemo or Radiation. ESSIAC is a formulation of premium- quality herbs that is produced in cGMP- compliant production facilities. The product comes in Powder Formula (1.5 ounces. 42.5 grams), Extract Formula (10.5 ounces, 300 milliliters) and Vegetable Capsules (60 caps, 500 milligrams) that contain no ani- mal products. Before she passed away in 1978, Nurse Caisse signed her formula over to Resperin Canada in a notarized agreement known as ESSIAC Canada International. For over 12 years, ESSIAC has been approved in writ- ing by the FDA as an herbal supplement with No Medical Claims. ESSIAC is cur- rently one of only a few companies ap- proved by the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada and given a Natural Product Number (NPN). For further information, email maloney@ essiacfromcanada.com, call 561-585-7111 or visit www.essiadromcanada.com, or visit booth #4726. Suzie's Introduces Parsnip and Carrot Fries Suzie's brand is excited to announce its first frozen products, Parsnip and Carrot Fries. The vegetable fries are made from whole sweet parsnips and carrots. Unlike other brands offering "veggie" fries but still made with 60-70 percent potato, Suzie's Veggie fries are made from 100 percent parsnips and carrots sliced into a traditional fry shape and coated with a dusting of flour to give them a crispness when baked. Suzie's Parsnip and Carrot Fries are the perfect alternative to potato fries. Unoffi- cially voted the No. 1 best new item at the past National Restaurant Show, this prod- uct is available for foodservice. Packed 13- ounce for retail and 2-kg for foodservice with a SRP from $3.99-$4.99, they are available nationally. Suzie's brand has had quite a year launch- ing innovative products, starting with Suzie's shelf stable quinoa milks. Made from quinoa, (not a blend of mixed grains), Suzies quinoa milks are free of many of the allergens and health related issues associated with other al- ternative grain beverages on the market (rice, soy, almond and hazelnuts) and is ideal for people who have a vegan, dairy, lactose and gluten free lifestyle. Suzie's quinoa milks are also fat-free and have only 20- 40 calories per serving depend- ing on the variety. Introduced about a year ago to retailers, Suzie's quinoa milks (unsweet- ened, vanilla and vanilla unsweetened ) can be found in all channels of trade (natural, specialty, conventional and club) distributed by all UNFI warehouses, KeHe Distribution, Haddon House and Na- tures Best. One liter SRP from $3.99-$4.99. Also finding their way onto grocers shelves are Suzie's shelf stable ready to eat quinoa pouches. Made from 100 percent Bolivian white royal quinoa, and not a blend with other grains, Suzie's quinoa RTE pouches are available in four recipes (quinoa with olive oil, Asian, Indian and Tex/Mex). All varieties are loaded with an average of 10g protein and 7g fiber per serving, making them ideal for vegans, vegetarians and people looking for a gluten-free meal. Just heat and eat in 60 seconds or consume right out of the pouch for travel, picnics or anytime on the go. An 8-ounce package has a SRP of $3.99-$4.99. For more information, visit www.good groceries.com or stop by booth #1531.

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