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GOURMET NEWS MARCH 2015 www.gourmetnews.com WFF WRAP-UP 3 0 Tortuga Adds Caribbean Coffee Rum Balls Known for its authentic Caribbean rum cakes, Tortuga has added a new candy to the company's line of gourmet chocolate rum treats. These mouthwa- tering Caribbean Coffee Rum Balls are bursting with a delightful rum and coffee flavor and will have your taste buds dancing for more. Each bite-sized chocolate confection is handcrafted using a blend of Tortuga Gold Rum, chocolate and the com- pany's world-famous Blue Mountain Coffee. The candies are then coated in chocolate sprinkles. The foil-trimmed and embossed pack- age with Tortuga's iconic galleon pirate ship makes a beautiful presentation. The 6.17-ounce box includes 20 rum balls, and is available to ship as of February in cases of 12. The Tortuga Caribbean Coffee Rum Balls are being sold at a SRP of $14.99. For more information, call Tortuga Rum Cake Company at 305.378.6668 or at 877.486.7884. Email sales@tortugaimports.com, or visit the company online at www.tortuga rumcakes.com. Stonewall Kitchen Introduces Tropical Jam Specialty food creator, Stonewall Kitchen has added another tantalizing flavor to its ever-growing line of delicious jams. Its Tropical Jam is remarkably light and flavor- ful, bursting with the flavors of the tropics, including sweet, juicy pineapple, mouth- watering mango, crisp coconut flakes and a hint of tart lime. Bright, cheerful and full of pep, this de- lectable jam is a sheer delight and adds wonderful flavor and texture to breakfast breads, muffins, scones or toast. It is true when they say you can taste the tropics in every bite. For more information, call 800.826.1752, or visit the company online at www.stonewallkitchen.com. Heartland Gourmet Gluten-Free Baked Goods and Mixes Heartland Gourmet has an amazingly complete line of gluten-free baking mixes and frozen desserts. The company's prod- ucts are both unique and flavorful. With Heartland Gourmet's commitment to those that need to eat gluten-free, the company took four years to develop its flour blend and its mixes. Today, Heartland Gourmet provides high-quality products that those with celiac disease or who are gluten intolerant can share with their friends with pride. Heartland Gourmet's baked off gluten- free line has just expanded to include loaf breads, brownies, coffee cake, cornbread and cakes. The com- pany's cupcakes are available individually labeled and wrapped for colleges and coffee shops to serve without risk of contamination. In addition, Heart- land Gourmet's mixes now include a beer bread and pumpkin quickbread – delicious goodness that will have your customers returning time after time. To get a complete listing, pricing or to find a distributor near you, contact Heart- land Gourmet at 402.423.1234, or email susan@heartlandgourmet.com. Uncle Steve's Offers Jarred Tomato Sauce that Even Purists Will Love From Sopranos star to tomato sauce en- trepreneur, Steve Schirripa is delighting his fans with a line of organic tomato sauces called Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties. "You're all gonna see how good it is. I sound like one of those guys on an infomercial, but I swear to you," Steve said earlier this year, while pointing to an audience member on the set of The Juice. "I never ate sauce from a jar, and I have to tell you, you're going to love this!" Uncle Steve's tomato sauce is offered in three flavors: marinara, tomato basil and spicy arrabiata. It is available for sale at www.un- clestevesny.com and at re- tailers nationwide. Visit Steve Schirripa at Natural Products Expo West at booth #H201 on March 5, 2015, where he will be sign- ing Uncle Steve's signature wooden spoons and taking pictures. For more information, contact marketing@ unclestevesny.com, or call 718.605.0416. Donsuemor Expands Classic French-Inspired Dessert Line Donsuemor introduced three new prod- ucts to its esteemed line of European-in- spired specialty baked goods at this year's Winter Fancy Foods Show. The company's product portfolio now includes a family of exciting new flavors of Nonnettes. The nonnette is a classic French baked good that is small in size but big in flavor. Donsuemor Nonnettes are available in a three- pack, perfectly nested in beautiful scalloped trays. The Nonnettes are offered in three flavors: Meyer lemon, vanilla bean and peppermint bark. The line offers consumers great flavor op- tions for year-round enjoyment. The Nonnettes' delicate texture, exqui- site flavor and handcrafted quality are a testament to Donsuemor's uncompromis- ing commitment to baking excellence. Vanilla bean and Meyer lemon Nonnettes are already available, with peppermint bark Nonnettes coming in September, just in time for the holiday season. Available nationwide in a number of stores, including Peets Coffee, Costco, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Whole Foods, the Donsuemor brand of madeleines has drawn rave reviews from both The New York Times and Fine Cook- ing. Based in Alameda, California and founded by husband-and-wife team Don and Susie Morris, Donsuemor's preserva- tive- and additive-free line of European specialty baked goods are an ideal treat for discriminating consumers. For more in- formation on Donsuemor products, go to www.donsuemor.com. Hatch Chile's Enchilada Sauces Driving Category Growth Retail sales of Hatch branded enchilada sauces increased over 10 percent in 2014, and this growth has been the primary driver for growth in the category. The sales growth has been driven by a record num- ber of new item placements in major su- permarket and specialty grocery retailers across the country. Hatch Chile Company's premium-qual- ity enchilada sauces are full of fresh, au- thentic flavor – never watered-down and with no unnatural ingredients. All Hatch enchilada sauces are vegetarian and cer- tified gluten-free. Hatch's green enchilada sauces are produced with fire-roasted New Mexi- can green chili pep- pers, and they are also Non-GMO Project Verified. In addition to enchilada sauces, Hatch Chile Company also markets premium quality green chili and jalapeño peppers, salsas, taco sauce and other tomato- based products. Hatch products are avail- able in supermarkets and natural and specialty grocery retailers across the United States. For more information, visit www.hatchchileco.com. Harry & David Debuts New Gourmet Snack Collections at 2015 WFF Show Harry & David recently conducted a na- tionwide launch of two new collections: The Signature Chocolate Collection and the Oregon Trails Collection. The new snack collections were officially introduced at this year's Winter Fancy Food Show. Harry & David's Signature Chocolate Collection in- cludes milk and dark choco- late grahams, milk chocolate-covered pretzels, milk chocolate cherries, milk chocolate blueberries, a milk chocolate berry trio (strawberry, raspberry and blueberry), dark chocolate truffles, milk chocolate truffles, pepper- mint truffles and peppermint bark. The milk chocolate and dark chocolate Moose Munch ® Bites will also be part of this lineup. To learn more about Harry & David, visit www.harry anddavid.com. Powell & Mahoney's Impresses WFFS Attendees with Gluten-Free Cocktail Mixers Powell & Mahoney Ltd. produces all-nat- ural, gluten-free cocktail mixers using only the finest hand-selected ingredients. Much like a fine wine or craft beer, Powell & Ma- honey cocktail mixers are produced in small craft-batched kettles from thought- fully blended ingredients. At this year's Winter Fancy Food Show, Powell & Mahoney's showcased the com- pany's award-winning Sriracha Bloody Mary, Chipotle Bloody Mary, Jalapeño Margarita and Mango Passion Fruit Mar- garita mixers. Award-winning master mixologist and Powell & Mahoney cocktail consultant, Tad Carducci mixed up drinks for interested distributors, suppliers, wholesalers and press at the show. In addition to the products the company showcased at WFF, The Powell & Mahoney cocktail mixer line includes Margarita, Bloody Mary, Pomegranate, Cosmo- politan, Peach Bellini, Old Bal- lycastle Ginger, Lemon Sour, Low-Cal Margarita, Mojito and Blood Orange cocktail mixers. Powell & Mahoney cocktail mixers are made in small batches in Williston, Ver- mont and are available at natural foods stores, grocery stores and fine wine and craft beer stores across the country. They can also be purchased online at www.powellandmahoney.com. All Powell & Mahoney cocktail mixers and bar ingredients retail from $5.99 to $7.99.