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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2015 n GOURMET NEWS 1 3 0 is expected to continue due to factors such as at-home cooking, health, and less grocery spending. Ethnic flavor trends: Consumers have shown an increased interest in ethnic cook- ing sauces and food options. This category has quickly expanded to a high percentage of market share. Product claim trends: Consumers are looking towards alternative options for their at-home meals alongside the health food trend that has steadily been growing in the U.S. Millennials and cooking sauces: The millennial generation is expected to im- pact the economy of the U.S. as they con- tinue to enter the work force. Their interests are driving the cooking sauce market expansion. Future of the cooking sauce market: A look into the current cooking sauce market provides insight into the development of the industry in the years to come. The report is now available for free by contacting info@passageusa.com or calling toll-free at 800-860-1045, ext. 204. For more information, visit www.passage foods.com, call 800-860-1045, email info@ passagefoods.com or stop by booth #781. Passage Foods (Cont'd. from p. 1) Coco-Roons join Lemon Pie, Strawberry "PB&J," Brownie, Cacao Nib, Apple Pie and Vanilla Maple flavors giving snackers seven guilt-free ways to satisfy any sweet tooth. Wonderfully Raw's signature offerings also include Snip Chips and Brussel Bytes. Snip Chips (MSRP $5.99) are crunchy parsnips packed with fiber, potassium and vi- tamins C, E and K. With varieties like Cheesy Herb Truffle, Chipotle Lime Cilantro and Dill Pickle, Snip Chips are sure to con- vert even the most zealous potato chip devo- tee! For retailers looking for a delicious alternative to kale chips, Brussel Bytes (MSRP $5.99) are made from real organic brussel sprouts and organic pumpkin seeds. Tossed in a tasty coating, and available in Chili Pumpkin Seed Crunch, Tamarind Apple Crunch and new Cheezy Herb flavors. To accommodate the company's rapid growth and expansion into Canadian and over- seas markets, Wonderfully Raw has moved from a 3,600 square foot facility to a 13,000 square foot facility in Watsonville, Calif. The additional space will allow the company to continue to meet the rapidly growing popular- ity and demand for its products. Ryan Youngman, formerly with Brad's Raw, has also joined the company to lead the national sales efforts. Wonderfully Raw products are Certified Organic, non-GMO, vegan and kosher. The product line is currently distributed in the U.S. by UNFI East and West, Nature's Best, Kehe and in Canada by UNFI. For wholesale orders, please contact the company at 831- 786-8773 or MyCocoRoons.com. For more information, stop by the Wonder- fully Raw booth #5500 at the Winter Fancy Food show to check out the complete line and new packaging. Wonderfully Raw (Cont'd. from p. 4) peppers were selected for their quality and consistency as the inaugural products for the brand. Cheeses include several varieties of cow, goat and sheep milk cheeses. Most of those offered represent authentic north- ern Italian culinary excellence, although as the product range is expanded, more cheeses from other areas of Italy are likely to enter the product line. The range also includes an exciting new line of seafood items produced in Italy. Many products are harvested from the Adriatic Sea in the upper region of Abruzzo. The freshest anchovies are fished from the Mediterranean Sea and marinated to perfec- tion. Other seafood items include seafood salads, anchovy fillets, shrimp, cuttlefish, oc- topus carpaccio, salmon carpaccio, tuna, swordfish, salmon, mussels, squid, herring, mackerel and blue fish fillets and salted an- chovies in oil. The Silano brand is pleased to offer its customers the finest selection of Italian prod- ucts that satisfies the needs of chefs in any kitchen. The Silano brand is destined to be- come a household name for reputable Italian ingredients that are distinguished for high quality and ease of preparation. The first Silano Seafood-brand products will be ready for shipment in the first quarter of 2015, with additional products rolling out over the course of the year. Expect to see much more from Silano at this year's Sum- mer Fancy Food Show! For more information, stop by booths #2533 and #2535. Silano (Cont'd. from p. 1) sells year-round candy as well as seasonal candy for all the major holidays. In addi- tion to the kids' candies, it also offers a complete line of both sugared candies and sugar-free mints. Products are available in various displays and package types: hang- ing bags, lay-down bags, stand-up pouches, tubs, bulk, pocket tins, collector tins and change makers. The products target the 76 percent of the U.S. population that identify them- selves as Christian/religious and the 18 million Americans who feel it is impor- tant to share their faith with others. All of the products have a beautiful inspira- tional Christian message associated with them. Scripture Candy products appeal to those customers who desire something uplifting in a religious way to give as gifts, to share with friends, and to accent their homes/work places during the holi- days. Scripture Candy is looking to further grow the inspirational category by satisfy- ing the increasing demand for religious products. Its goal is to promote its prod- ucts to this underdeveloped market. It is looking for buyers who are interested in providing their customers inspirational items that lift up the name of Jesus. Its objective is to provide these retailers with unique, nationally-proven, inspirational products of gifts and candy so they can grow market share in this underdeveloped market. For more information, visit www.scripture candy.com or stop by booth #5714. Scripture Candy (Cont'd. from p. 1) Once upon a time, a "Midwestern farmer" popped sugar corn in a large cast iron kettle over a wood fire and began selling it at var- ious shows. That farmer was Bill Mann, fa- ther to Gary Mann who was President of The Original Kettle Korn™. When Gary Mann retired from the kettle corn business, he passed along the reigns of superior quality kettle corn equipment to the next generation of kettle corn experts, KettlePOP. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, KettlePOP is kettle corn. With decades of combined experience in kettle corn pro- duction, manufacturing, packaging, sales and distribution, the KettlePOP team knows kettle corn and knows the kettle corn business! KettlePOP has been, and continues to be, an iconic fixture at farmer's markets, and is proud to offer non-GMO kettle popped corn, in organic Kettle Corn and Sea Salt varieties to retailers nationwide. These organic vari- eties are popped in small batches in Kettle- POP's patented fire-burning kettles with the same attention and care given to its farmer's market batches. KettlePOP's Sea Salt variety, made with just three ingredients: organic corn, organic sea salt and organic soybean oil, contains just 55 calories per cup and zero grams of sugar. KettlePOP's signature Kettle Corn is made with the same three organic ingredi- ents as the Sea Salt, with the addition of the finest organic cane sugar. It contains just 67 calories and eight grams of natural sugar per cup. Both the Sea Salt and Kettle Corn varieties are a great gluten-free source of whole grains, containing over 16 grams per serving. The amazing taste combined with the low calorie and high nutritional content make KettlePOP an ideal treat for popcorn lovers and dieters alike. KettlePOP is the perfect snack for customers to regularly buy, indulge and enjoy at a reasonable price. KettlePOP employs a patented three- stage technique to ensure that its kettle corn is the very best on earth. First, Ket- tlePOP works closely with farmers to en- sure that only the highest quality corn goes into each bag. Next, KettlePOP pops every kernel to perfection in a patented fire-burning kettle. Finally, KettlePOP in- fuses, never sprays, the popcorn with pre- servative-free flavorings. KettlePOP products are Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, gluten-free and kosher. The product line is available through national distribu- tion. For wholesale orders, please contact the company at 707-747-6773 or Kettle- POP.com Stop by the KettlePOP booth #1543 at the Winter Fancy Food show to check out the complete line. KettlePOP (Cont'd. from p. 1) Barbara's Makes Granola Better with New Granola Line Barbara's, known for making cereals and snacks from simple, wholesome ingredients, has expanded its portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified foods with the addition of Barbara's Better Granola. The new line of protein-packed granola comes in two yummy flavors – Oats & Honey and Dark Chocolate Cranberry – both featuring a unique proprietary recipe containing less fat and sugar and more protein than other lead- ing granolas. "Everyone loves granola, but too often what they think is a healthier option is ac- tually full of excess sugar and high in fat. We had been snacking on granola in the of- fice and looking at the product labels. We were astounded to see how much sugar there was in the tiny quarter-cup serving sizes. We knew that we could make a bet- ter product, so we set out to make a health- ier granola," said Katrina Yolen, U.S. Director of Marketing at Barbara's. "Bar- bara's Better Granola is packed with pro- tein, lower in sugar and fat, and still delivers the delicious granola flavor we all love. Not only is our new line of Barbara's Better Granola a good source of protein that comes from oats, almonds, and wheat, but it also delivers other added benefits consumers are looking for, such as ancient grains and seeds, whole grains, ALA omega 3's and fiber." With a larger serving size than most other granolas, Barbara's Better Granola is a satisfying blend of toasted oat clusters and cereal puffs, almonds, and ancient grains and seeds such as quinoa and flax seeds, and boasts 9-10 grams of soy-free protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving. Barbara's Better Granola is Non-GMO Project Verified and is packed with 28-30 grams of whole grains and more than 200 milligrams of ALA omega 3's in every full 2/3-cup serving. It is great eaten alone as a snack, with milk or as a topping on yo- gurt. Barbara's offers a full line of delicious cereals and snacks, including popular crowd favorites like Puffins cereals, Snackimals cereals and cookies, Morning Oat Crunch, Cheese Puffs and more. Bar- bara's Better Granola is currently avail- able at Sprouts and Shop Rite stores as well as Amazon.com, and will be avail- able in stores nationwide starting early 2015. Barbara's products are available na- tionally at major retail grocery stores and natural food stores. For more information on Barbara's Better Granola and other Barbara's products, visit the Barbara's website at www.Barbaras.com.

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