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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2015 n GOURMET NEWS 9 8 White Coffee Introduces Organic Single Serve Coffees in a Bio-Degradable and Compostable BioCup In 2015, White Coffee Corporation intro- duces single serve organic coffees in a revo- lutionary compostable BioCup™. Previously, single serve cups were de- signed with packaging formulas with dis- parate materials including plastic, metal and paper, making the cups virtually impossible to recycle. Now, White Coffee provides the cup in a compostable structure, easy to dis- pose. "BioCups are biodegradable and com- postable," said Jonathan White, Executive Vice President of White Coffee Corporation. "Also with an added benefit: when they break down, they release valuable nutrients into the soil." With the growth of the single cup packag- ing comes increased responsibility for waste disposal, and White Coffee is committed to be a good steward of the environment. "Our goal is to be the leader in the coffee industry in minimizing its environmental footprint," said White. The popularity of the single serve cup is undeniable. According to the Seattle Times, "sales of coffee made in single-serve brew- ing systems, barely noticeable five years ago, now account for more than a quarter of every dollar Americans spend on coffee to drink at home. By 2018, market-research firm Mintel expects consumers to spend nearly as much on coffee pods as they do on bulk coffee." ("Single-serve Coffee Revolution Brews In- dustry Change," by Ángel González, The Seattle Times, February 15 & 19, 2014.) White Coffee presents two lines of BioCup packaged coffees offered under the following monikers: White Coffee and First Colony. White Coffee's Bio-degrad- able and Compostable Organic Single Serve Coffee or BioCup is available in 10 flavors: Breakfast Blend, French Roast, Full City Roast, Mexican High Grown, Pe- ruvian, Rainforest Blend, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Sea Salt Caramel and Chocolate Morsel. Consumers committed to "green" packaging will have a large selection of blends and flavors. These certified organic coffees evoke na- ture and the environment with earthy, deep and aromatic flavors. White Coffee's BioCups are completely biodegradable when aerobically composted. The cups are made of non-GMO cornstarch. First Colony's rich tradition of hand roasted quality coffee since 1902, combines with the groundbreaking contemporary packaging of its Bio-degradable Organic Single Serve Coffees. The product line en- compasses six varieties including Breakfast Blend, Peruvian, French Market, Espresso Roast, Mexican High Grown and Rainforest Blend – all organic. Great coffee now comes in single serve compostable pods. White Coffee and First Colony's "BioCup" will be available nationwide in early 2015. Both brands will be offered in 10-count and 80-count boxes. The 10-count box has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $6.99. About White Coffee Corporation White Coffee Corporation is based in Long Island City, N.Y. and is a third-gen- eration, family-owned coffee importing and roasting business in operation since 1939. As a core part of its coffee offerings, White Coffee is proud of its collaboration with prominent licensed brands. These coffee products are available in retail out- lets throughout the United States, on-line at www.whitecoffee.com or call 800-221- 0140 for more information. For more information, stop by booth #3905 or visit www.whitecoffee.com. Chocolate Party Cups by Kane Candy As America's Best Selling specialty brand of chocolate party cups, Kane Candy continues to provide innovative and chef quality prod- ucts to the retail class of trade. The brand continues to win numerous national and in- ternational industry trade and consumer awards for innovation, quality and taste. Consumers love the "at home entertain- ing" trend, and these chocolate cups are the perfect mini desserts for any party! Quick and easy – simply fill and serve to provide your guests with world class, pastry chef in- spired desserts! Kane Candy products are fantastic addi- tions to any quality baking and decorating theme. Merchandise in better baking sec- tions, party themed displays, wedding themes, seasonal displays or in the everyday gourmet sections of your store. They are great add-on sales for floral de- partments, wine and cheese sections, bakery or holiday themed displays! Pair Kane Candy Dark or White Chocolate Cordial and Toasting Cups with any liqueur, port or dessert wines for a fun, elegant and tasty twist at your next dinner party. All Kane Candy prod- ucts are proudly made in the U.S.A., Certified Kosher and gluten-free. They are available now in nine award-winning re- tail pack varieties, including Dark Chocolate Cordial and Toasting Cups, White Chocolate Cordial and Toasting Cups, Pink Magnolia Chocolate Dessert Cups, Chocolate Tuxedo Cups, Pastel Chocolate Flower Cups, Dark Chocolate Party Cups, Pink and White Chocolate Celebra- tion Cups and Ltd Edition Winter Won- derland White Chocolate Holiday Cups. There are 48-count floor shipper displays or open stock 12- count cases available from most regional specialty food distributors. For more information, stop by booth #3612, visit www.kanecandy.com, email info@kane candy.com or call 800-875-5557. Make Lunchtime an Exotic Adventure Tandoor Chef, nationally recognized as the No. 1 frozen Indian brand, offers 16 conven- ient heat-and-eat entrees along with a variety of appetizers, naan and naan pizzas that make office lunch time an economic, con- venient, better-for-you adventure. According to a Right Management survey, just one in three American employees take time away from work for lunch, leaving 65 percent of workers either eating at their desk, or not at all. Conveniently frozen and ready- to-eat in less than six minutes, Tandoor Chef entrees are a delicious and quick on-the-go grab from the freezer. Meal adventures in- clude Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta, Cilantro Pesto Naan Pizza, Pad Thai, and Original and Garlic Naan Bread. Available in a variety of gluten-free, veg- etarian and vegan options, Tandoor Chef meets consumers' dietary needs with deli- cious and robust flavors of India, as well as offering eight entrees available under 400 calories. These unique dishes are made using herbs and spices native to various regions in India to produce authentic Indian taste made with non-GMO ingredients that consumers can't get at home, and ethnic flavor profiles that mimic what they would find in restau- rants. The spices in Indian food have long been known for their healthy attrib- utes, including protecting against cardiovascular dis- ease, strokes and cancer. The key is in the spices, like Turmeric. Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years in Ayurveda medicine to treat skin, heart, liver and lung conditions. A wide range of spices with various health benefits is used in each Tandoor Chef dish. The com- bination of all-natural healthy ingredients and spices create the taste, color and texture that bring consumers the authentic Indian taste. As Indian cuisine continues to grow in popularity across America, Tandoor Chef serves adventurous foodies and families looking for new and exotic In- dian flavors in conveniently packaged and frozen entrees, naan, naan pizza and appetizers. Tandoor Chef, produced by Deep Foods, is a second-gener- ation family owned and oper- ated leading manufacturer of Indian cuisine. Tandoor Chef is committed to producing restaurant-quality, all-natural, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian Indian cuisine. More information can be found at Tandoor Chef.com, Facebook.com/TandoorChef, Instagram.com/TandoorChef,Pinterest.com/ TandoorChef, YouTube.com/TandoorChef and Twitter.com/TandoorChef. For more information, visit booth #4415. Amira Brings Gourmet Specialty Rice to the American Consumer Experience Amira at booth #2815 at the Win- ter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, where there will be the exclusive opportunity to taste Amira rice, meet the Amira Princess and to learn more about this new, innovative rice brand. The exciting new organic range will be of- ficially launched at the show and presented alongside a range of enticing Amira products at the Winter Fancy Food Show, including its organic dry rice range, natural dry rice range, the extra-long grain 1121 Superior Aromatic rice and the unique smoked basmati rice. There will be the opportunity to learn more about Amira's inventive take on ready-to-eat dishes, featuring sumptuous mixtures like quinoa biryani and basmati rice with kidney beans. For almost 100 years and across four gen- erations of this family business, Amira has been supporting the traditional farming com- munities of the Terai ecoregion in the foothills of the Himalayas. Its rice is hand- grown by local farmers in paddy fields irri- gated by the glacial waters of this ancient mountain range and only the best of each harvest is selected for its unique aging process, where 12 months maturation gives each individual grain a distinctive and aro- matic flavor. Amira brings the highest quality rice to consumers and centers its ethos on one sim- ple statement: Make something beautiful. Amira delivers beauty in every sense, from the elegant packaging to the sensory experi- ence of enjoying its delicious fragrant rice. The result is Amira's luxurious rice range, flawless in taste, texture and quality. Rice has numerous health benefits; it is gluten-free, low in fat, a healthy source of folic acid and contains all eight essential amino acids as well as being low in sodium and a good source of iron, manganese and B- vitamins such as niacin and thiamin. On top of this, a three quarter cup serving of Bas- mati rice provides about 3g of protein – mak- ing it the healthy choice for a nutritious meal. The Amira brand is stocked in U.S. stores, including Costco, Jetro, Restaurant Depot and Smart & Final. The premium brand is now sold in over 40 countries worldwide, with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company for the past four years, Amira is the award-winning global food brand worth discovering. Amira will also be exhibiting at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York in June 2015. For more information visit www.amira.net, call 844-88 AMIRA (26472), email amirafoods @amirafoods.us or stop by booth #2815.

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