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JANUARY 2015 n SPECIAL SHOW ISSUE Continued on Page 132 Consumers are constantly looking for alternatives to the same old side dishes. RiceSelect™, producers of well-known Texmati ® rice, an- nounces the introduction of three new product options – Royal Blend ® with Chia, RiceSelect Arborio with Jalapeño and RiceSelect Arborio with Mushrooms. Royal Blend with Chia is an addition to its already success- ful Royal Blend product line. It's a nutritious combination RiceSelect Introduces Three Exciting New Rice Blend Options Continued on Page 132 Continued on Page 132 An interview with Stephen Fass, President and CEO, Brownie Crunch. GN: Why are high quality ingredients im- portant to you? SF: Seth and I are committed to producing Brownie Crunch with only the best ingredients, a philosophy derived from the Greenberg family's 50-plus years in high-end baking. Couple The Rich Taste of Brownies, Now in the Snack Aisle Continued on Page 132 Spanning several climate ranges and various landscapes, Peru hosts the prime location for an enormous variety of zesty and exquisite foodstuffs. From the depths of the cool Pacific Ocean to the fiery desert, the lush amazon to the Andean highlands, flavors abound. With influences stemming from ancient tra- ditions and regional cultures, the spice and techniques rival those of any other region in the world. Peru – A Country Whose Flavor is Just as Unique as its Culture Continued on Page 132 Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties was founded in early 2014 by Steve Schirripa in New York City as a tribute to Steve's late mother. "My mom made a great sauce and I've made her recipe even better." Steve Schirripa is best known to television audiences as Bobby Baccalieri on David Chase's critically acclaimed HBO drama "The Sopranos." In addition, Steve, a New York Sauces from Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties As Slap Ya Mama enters 2015, it is contin- uing to show its consistency as it launches new products with each new year. The Walker brothers have yet to have a hitch in their step and are looking to bring forth a little more heat and a little wider variation of flavor to tables across the globe in 2015. This go-round, they are making ad- ditions to their liquid product line and introducing two new hot sauces at this year's Winter Fancy Food Show. They Get Sauced With Slap Ya Mama Continued on Page 134 It's just the name of the game – seasonal sales spikes… and we all see it coming. But while many businesses are struggling with the woes of this seasonal business, The Peanut Shop has found the key to successful, profitable sales year-round. More than 40 years ago, it was roasting peanuts in the back of a tiny shop in Colonial Williamsburg, taking advantage of the sea- sonal business from holiday tourists. Today it is a national sales The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg – After "The Season" G OURMET N EWS T H E B U S I N E S S N E W S P A P E R F O R T H E G O U R M E T I N D U S T R Y ® Continued on Page 130 Silano is a contemporary supplier of imported Italian foods. Headquar- tered in Pennsylvania, the brand prides itself on a rigorous endeavor for superior quality and unmatched customer satisfaction. All products are sourced directly fromItaly and best reflect the traditions and culture of their respective regions. Cured meat, cheeses, pastas, extra-virgin olive oil and hot cherry Silano Offers Quality Italian Imports Continued on Page 130 Scripture Candy has been the industry leader in both the inspirational and Christian markets for over 14 years. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., it has served the industry for 18 years, with distribution in all 50 states, 19 countries and has dealt with 13 factories throughout the world. Currently it sells to many of the largest retailers in the world. It provides a large variety of candies and gifts that feature Bible messages and Scripture verses. It Scripture Candy Seeks to Grow Inspirational Category Continued on Page 130 Popped in small batches by hand using just a few organic and non-GMO ingre- dients, KettlePOP is the very first and original kettle corn. Old time "sugar corn" has been around for hundreds of years. The old time sugar corn that our an- cestors ate was just that,"Old Time Sugar Corn," – not kettle corn! Contrary to popular belief, kettle corn does have a be- ginning – it began with KettlePOP! KettlePOP Knows Kettle Corn

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