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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2015 n GOURMET NEWS 2 0 B.R. Cohn Debuts Limited-Release Sonoma Syrah Vinegar B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Co., a pioneer in mod- ern-day California extra virgin olive oil and other locally-made food products, is taking a page from the fine wine business with the in- troduction of its new limited-release Sonoma Syrah Vinegar. Small-lot production and aging in French oak casks characterize this new vinegar, which makes its debut at the Fancy Food Show, June 29, in New York City. With the release of the Sonoma Syrah Vine- gar ($19.99/200ml), B.R. Cohn is the first spe- cialty food company in California to introduce the concept of limited-release vinegars to the U.S. Made from 100 percent Syrah grapes from Sonoma County using the Orleans vine- gar process, the Sonoma Syrah Vinegar ages for three years in French oak casks, which pro- vide the ideal environment for cultured vinegar bacteria. B.R. Cohn's Sonoma Syrah Vinegar contains no additives or preservatives. Total production is 170 cases. "For our vinegars we use a time-consum- ing production process that dates back to the Middle Ages," noted CEO Dan Cohn. "Our hand-crafted Sonoma Syrah Vinegar starts with the finest Syrah grapes, and like fine wine, it de- velops exceptional complexity and nu- ance of flavor with the aging process. We cut no corners and limit production so we can make a truly distinctive vine- gar of the finest quality." The B.R. Cohn Sonoma Syrah Vine- gar shows notes of berry, lavender and sweet plum and has six percent acidity. Cohn notes that in addition to its myriad uses with meat and vegetable dishes, the Sonoma Syrah Vinegar is an ideal ingredient for cocktails. One of the hottest trends among mixologists is using vinegar in specialty cocktails as part of a 'shrub' base (fresh fruit, sugar, water) to blend with spirits. B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Co. is one of the top award winning producers of fine oils and vinegars, and B.R. Cohn olive oils and vinegars have captured more than 120 awards, including frequent Best of Show, Double Gold and Gold medals at leading competitions. For more information, visit www.brcohn .com/oliveoilcompany, call 877-933- 9675, ext.141 or stop by booth #704. The Kids Food Company Launches Three Exciting Non-GMO Project Verified Snacks for Toddlers Healthy snacks are an important part of the daily diet for growing and active toddlers – they need constant refueling throughout their busy days to keep them going. Since the 2013 U.S. launch of The Kids Food Co.'s line of all natural, healthy fruit and vegetable crisps, Kiddylicious has quickly gained thou- sands of points of distribution in key grocery, drug and mass retailers all over the United Sates. Working with National Importers US Inc. for its sales, marketing and distribution into the United States, The Kids Food Company is further delivering on its brand promise – to offer growing toddlers fun, flavorful and nutritious snacks with a clean nutritional facts table. "The Kids Food Co. is fully com- mitted to marketing products that are healthy and better-for-you. Now more than ever the brand is making snacking fun for toddlers," said Craig Saunders, Sr. Brand and Commu- nications Manager at National Importers. The latest innovation from The Kids Food Company, Fruit Crispies, is available in two fla- vors: Raspberry and Banana. These snacks are deliciously soft and chewy, made from real fruit, infused with rice crispies and formed into little fish shapes. This is an in- credibly fun and healthy way for kids to snack! Like all of the great items from The Kids Food Company, these single serve treats are packed in single bags for easy on- the-go snacking. Rice Rounds are a rice based snack that encourages self-feeding and are available in sweet corn, tomato and cheese flavors. These are sure to be a hit with kids! Fruity Puffs offer kids a corn-based snack that's available in three fruity flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry and Banana. As with any Kid- dylicious products, these new lines are gluten free, all-natural, and free from milk, lactose and preservatives. Also, Crispies, Rounds and Puffs are all Non-GMO Project Verified! Saunders went on to say, "The Kids Food Company continues to give the American Mom options when it comes to healthy, on- the-go snacking. Kids love these products, and Mom can feel good about what she is feeding them." For additional information on how to order Kiddylicious products, visit National Im- porters US Inc. at booth #1252 or check out www.kiddylicious.com. The Future Is Bright for Lettieri & Co. Based in Brisbane, Calif., Lettieri & Co. is an importer and distributor of gourmet foods from around the world, with a focus on fine Italian specialties. Lettieri & Co. services re- tail stores, foodservice professionals and spe- cialty distributors across the country. Its commitment is to providing your company superior quality products with exceptional packaging. Its line of exclusive house brands, grocery, foodservice and wine prod- ucts are sourced directly from the producer, ensuring low costs and maximized profitabil- ity. Stop by booth #3615 to check out all of the gourmet goodies and grab a slice of au- thentic pizza Napoletana! The Founder of Lettieri & Co., Francesco Lettieri, has a passion for food. Born in Cal- abria and raised in Chicago, Francesco was surrounded by homemade Italian food growing up, and always had the dream of entering the gourmet food business. He moved to San Francisco in 1973 and opened a small sandwich shop, called Mr. Subma- rine, in the Marina neighborhood. Mr. Sub- marine was a success and the business quickly grew to seven locations. In 1986 he sold the chain, and in 1988 officially opened Lettieri & Co. Francesco's dream of importing finely crafted food and wine from Italy and around the world had been real- ized. Throughout the years, the company has grown in size and now carries over 75 lines of imported goods. His passion for food has not faded a bit. Francesco still travels the world, finding hidden culinary gems to bring to the shelves of your store or kitchen of your restaurant. Along the way, Francesco and his wife Nevenka had two sons, Antonio and Dino. Both sons have been learning the food im- porting and distribution business from an early age and are excited to continue to grow the family business. Dino's outgoing person- ality made him a natural fit for sales, and he is now is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Lettieri & Co. Tony's knack for finding new and exciting products along with his broad based knowledge of the operations of the company, fits perfectly to his position as Chief Operating Officer. With a solid base of well-established contacts around the world, and a new generation of Lettieri's poised to grow the business, the future looks bright for Lettieri & Co.! For more information, visit www.lettieri.com, call 415-657-3392, email lettieri@lettieri.com or stop by booth #3615.

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