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GOURMET NEWS MARCH 2015 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE BUYERS GUIDE 4 0 P R E S E R V E S This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company's response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies. Dell's Maraschino Cherries Dell's Maraschino Cherries is a family-owned business that processes upwards of 19 million pounds of cherries a year in a 38,000 square-foot Brooklyn facility. Dell's Maraschino Cher- ries prides itself on processing only the highest quality, best tasting maraschino cherries for both foodservice operators and retailers throughout the United States. Dell's Maraschino Cherries offers a variety of different sized cherries with or without stems that include medium, large, extra-large, colossal, crushed or halved varieties. The company's products are available for supermarket chains, independent supermarkets, club stores, national restau- rant chains, independent restaurants, hospitality and casino operators and for private label. Dell's Maraschino Cherries was established in 1948 and maintains a high standard of product quality and customer service. Dell's Maraschino Cherries 718.624.4380 Spread the Love Jams & Jellies Taste nature's delights in your next PB&J sandwich with Spread the Love Jams & Jellies. Marilyn Johnson, the founder of Spread the Love, has been making seasonal jams and jellies for as long as she can remember. Johnson captures the natural essence of the fruit in favorites like traditional strawberry jam, while also mastering unique flavor com- binations in avant-garde offerings like apricot pineapple, pear ginger and cranberry ha- banero. Based in Half Moon Bay, California, Spread the Love jams and jellies are made solely from organic, non-GMO ingredients. All of the fruit used in the company's products are either bought directly from organic farms or wild harvested by the owner herself. For sweetening, Spread the Love uses low sugar non-GMO pectin and organic cane sugar. Spread the Love Jams & Jellies www.spreadthelovejelly.com Blackberry Patch Fruit Ketchups Blackberry Patch is introducing three gourmet fruit ketchups to its product portfolio. Like other Blackberry patch products, the com- pany's blackberry, blueberry and raspberry chipotle Fruit Ketchups are full of all-natural, small-batch, old-fashioned goodness. Black- berry Patch Fruit Ketchups are great for dipping or topping and as a special ingredient in dishes like hot wings and sloppy joes. Add a tangy twist to burgers, fries, sandwiches and grilled meat with the Blackberry Ketchup. The Blueberry Ketchup is a knock-out on sweet potato fries and lamb burgers. And Raspberry Chipotle can be used as a glaze for grilled chicken, pork or fish. Blackberry Patch 800.853.5598 www.blackberrypatch.com Crofter's Organic Fruit Spreads Crofter's Organic is an Ontario-based, family-owned manufacturer of premium fruit spreads. Founded in 1989, Crofter's Organic has spent the past 25 years fulfilling its mission to bring the highest quality organic products, "from source to spread," to consumers throughout the world. Crofter's Organic is the largest organic jam manufacturer in North America and is the leading brand in the natural channel in the United States. Crofter's minimally processed, low-sugar and non-GMO products offer a high-quality certified organic alternative to traditional jams and pre- serves. All Crofter's fruit spreads contain 30 calories per tablespoon and one-third the sugar of conventional preserves. With unlimited food pairing opportunities, Crofter's Organic has proven its versatility beyond simply being a staple at the breakfast table. Crofter's Organic www.croftersorganic.com Pacific Resources International Manuka Honey Products When it has to be good for you and taste good too, think New Zealand. Manuka Honey is known as the healing honey and has been shown to help with skin problems and digestion. It is only found in New Zealand. Pacific Re- sources International was the first to introduce Manuka to the United States over 25 years ago and continues to have the largest selection of Manuka Honey and Manuka Honey products in the country. PRI only works directly with bee- keepers that produce, package and grade Manuka honey in New Zealand. A new addition is the Manuka Honey Chocolate Mints. The mints contain just three ingredients: Manuka honey, 99 percent cocoa and oil of peppermint. They are just that simple and just that good – handmade for traditional goodness. They are a great healthy treat for children of any age. Another new Manuka addition is the Manuka Honey Hand Cream in Tropical Lime, Cool Citrus and non-scented Simply Manuka. It is a great treat for tired dry skin. For more information, stop by Booth 2288 at Natural Products Expo West. Pacific Resources International info@pri-nz.com www.shoppri.com Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts Award-winning Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts provide a unique product where each crystal of salt is in- fused with a splash of tropical flavor, making eating healthy fun. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts provides wholesale packaging for retail stores. Also, bulk packaging is available for foodservice and private label companies. Salty Wahine works with many 5-star chefs to create cus- tom signature blends for their restaurants. The company can provide customers with product orders from 1 pound to a 2,000-pound super sack pallet. Favorite choices in- clude Hawaiian Rub, Hot Lava, Mango Java, Red Alaea, Pas- sion Fruit Chile Pepper, Guava Garlic, Kiawe Smoke, Pineapple Poultry, Li Hing Margarita Salt and Black Lava. Email Owner, Laura Cristobal Andersland at info@salty wahine.com to inquire about setting up a wholesale account with Salty Wahine. Do not forget to ask how you can receive free shipping when ordering Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts from Hanapepe, Kauai. Salty Wahine 808.378.4089 www.saltywahine.com Dilettante Chocolates Seattle Gourmet Foods is a food manufacturer based out of Kent, Wash- ington. Growing both organically and through acquisition, today it is com- prised of 11 different brands found in retailers around the country. The company's brands offer a diverse mix of products that includes chocolate, breath mints, bakery items, jams, sauces, soups and dry mixes. Over the years, Seattle Gourmet Foods' Dilettante brand has been particularly well-known for its line of panned products. These are solid center items (fruits, nuts, etc.) covered in a variety of couverture grade chocolate. Available in several packing options, including 2-ounce and 8-ounce boxes, 6-ounce gift bags, 5-pound bulk bags and the line of 5-ounce pouches, packages contain the brand's best-selling flavors. The current selection from Dilettante consists of Fruit Medley ® , Cherries, Espresso Beans, Sea Salt Cashews and Mint Dropz ® . All-natural flavors are also available. All panned items have a 12-month shelf life or longer. Stop by booth 7517 at Natural Products Expo West for more information. Seattle Gourmet Foods www.seattlegoumetfoods.com 800.800.9490

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