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GOURMET NEWS APRIL 2015 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE 1 9 Free-From Baking is Now Feature Filled Enjoy Life Foods, a leader in the Free-From food category, extends its popular fam- ily of gluten-free and allergy-friendly foods to include a new line of functional, ready-to-use baking mixes and all-purpose flour. These are available in five vari- eties: Pancake & Waffle Mix, Pizza Crust Mix, Brownie Mix, Muffin Mix and All-Pur- pose Flour, and each follows the Enjoy Life Foods brand promise; they are certified gluten-free, free from the top eight food allergens, non-GMO verified, kosher, and halal. They also make "Good Source of Protein" and "Contains Probiotics" claims through the inclusion of functional food ingredients. Developed to make home- baking quick and easy, the mixes require adding only oil and/or water, so in min- utes, delicious baked treats will be on the table and ready to enjoy. Contact your Enjoy Life Foods Key Account Manager for more information on this new line of products and all of Enjoy Life's 40+ allergy-friendly foods. Enjoy Life Foods 888.50.ENJOY www.enjoylifefoods.com Frontier Soups Appeal to Millennials In a bit of a surprising twist, today's tech born-and-raised young adults – so-called Millen- nials – are shaping up to be the next generation of avid home cooks and represent a sig- nificant opportunity for specialty food retailers. Census data show that, at 4.7 million strong, there are more 23-year-olds than any other age group. These 20- and early 30-somethings who make up the millennial generation are on a quest for better tasting and highly nutritious foods, flocking to farmers markets, and purchasing gourmet foods and cooking gadgets. "We have seen an uptick in the number of young adults interested in our products and in- teracting with us on social media," says Trisha Anderson, Founder of Frontier Soups, which produces no salt added, preservative-free, non-GMO soup mixes. "They see our mixes as pantry staples for go-to healthy meals that they can adapt to fit their idea of healthy living, whether it is gluten-free, vegetarian, or non-GMO. They also enjoy boosting nutrition by put- ting additional vegetables in the mix." According to YPulse, which provides data and mar- keting insights into Millennials, 76 percent like to cook and actually do cook at home nearly five times a week on average. Frontier Soups' millennial customers also understand the benefits of freeze-dried ingredients for the convenience of shelf-stable, pantry-friendly products while retaining nutritional benefits and the colorful beauty of the vegetables, Anderson said. "They are label readers and like that our ingredients are non-GMO and contain nothing ar- tificial," she says. "Our easy recipes also help these young cooks enjoy the process of making our soups with fresh and pantry ingredients, and they like being able to have them on hand for a healthy meal any time." Frontier Soups 800.300.SOUP www.frontiersoups.com PORT MOKA espresso ORGANIC Coffee Capsules Arabica coffee, complex and delicate at the same time, combines all of its sensory attributes and allows us to enjoy a great product expected of a family who has dedicated themselves to offer only the finest gourmet experience. Years of experience has allowed La Molienda to see the importance of meeting the highest quality standards while, at the same time, keeping a commitment to both social and environmental responsibility. PORT MOKA Organic espresso coffee is cultivated without the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or chemical pesticides. The organic production is certified by organic farming authorities. This coffee features an el- egant palate, clean flavor, and medium body with a predominant citrus note which combines perfectly with the rest of the attributes. The coffee has a very pleasing, slightly acidic aftertaste. Compatible with Nespresso ® machines. La Moliend www.lamoliendausa.com Summer Mixology Gift Box from eSutras Organics eSutras Organics can supply unique and gourmet gift sets for a wide variety of customers. The company is featuring its Summer Mixology Gift Box, which comes with exclusive Herbal Medley Tea, Lavender Tea, Berry Limone Sugar, Mint Sugar and a tea strainer. All the contents are presented in an eco- friendly kraft box. Organic and made in Chicago, this gift set is perfect for your foodie, mixologist or hostess customers. They can mix and match all of these unique teas and sweeteners to make a perfect summer cocktail, "tea tini" or party punch. This is just one example of the countless gift sets eSutras Organics can provide. To find out more about the Summer Mixology Gift Box, or to explore all the other countless possibilities from eSutras Organics. eSutras Organics 773.583.4850 www.eswholesale.com Robert Rothschild Farm Gourmet Sauces Robert Rothschild Farm has been creating gourmet products for over 30 years that are perfect for summer entertaining. When planning a summer barbecue, you can trust Robert Rothschild Farm when it comes to great flavor. Their all-natural gourmet sauces add bold and distinctive flavors to grilled vegetables, seafood, poultry and beef, mak- ing them the perfect complement to any summer meal. Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce is delicious poured over barbecued chicken, or baste Pineapple Coconut Mango Tequila Sauce on shrimp skewers for a tropical entrée. Their Roasted Pineapple & Habanero Sauce is deli- cious on grilled vegetables and pairs well with the Hot Pepper Rasp- berry Chipotle Sauce brushed on pork chops for a complete meal. Your summer entertaining will be a breeze with Robert Rothschild Farm's line of gourmet sauces. Robert Rothschild Farm 800.356.8933 www.robertrothschild.com Quinn's Pepper Jellies from Seattle Gourmet Foods Seattle Gourmet Foods is a food manufacturer based out of Kent, Washington. Growing both organically and through acquisition, today it is comprised of 11 different brands found in retailers around the country. A diverse mix of products comprises chocolate, breath mints, bakery items, jams, sauces, soups, and dry mixes. One of these brands is Quinn's, a collec- tion of salsas and pepper jellies whose recipes are based on flavors from the Southwest. Quinn's 12- ounce pepper jellies come in four flavors (Jalapeno, Peach Habanero, Raspberry, and Marionberry) and are available in 12 count cases. Regardless of the event, Quinn's pepper jellies make for a simple, yet unique addition to your favorite foods. Pair Peach Habanero with chicken or pork, or Raspberry with your preferred Brie – the possibilities are endless. Seattle Gourmet Foods will be at booth #986 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. Seattle Gourmet Foods 800.800.9490 www.seattlegourmetfoods.com Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts Award-winning Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts provides a unique prod- uct in which each crystal of salt is infused with a splash of tropical flavor, making eating healthy fun. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts provides wholesale packaging for retail stores and rimmers for that exotic cocktail. Salty Wahine's Ling Hing Margarita salt makes an excellent rimmer on margaritas. Salty Wahine Hot Lava makes an excellent rimmer on a Bloody Mary cocktail. In addition, Salty Wahine works with many five-star chefs to create custom signature blends for their restaurants. Salty Wahine can provide customers with product orders from 1 pound to a 2,000-pound super sack pallet. Favorite choices include Hawaiian Rub, Hot Lava, Mango Java, Red Alaea, Passion Fruit Chile Pepper, Guava Garlic, Kiawe Smoke, Pineapple Poultry, Li Hing Margarita Salt, and Black Lava. Email owner Laura Cristobal Andersland at info@saltywahine.com to inquire about set- ting up a wholesale account with Salty Wahine. Don't forget to ask how you can receive free shipping when ordering Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts from Hanapepe, Kauai. Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts 808.378.4089 www.saltywahine.com Brownie Crunch Now in a 100-Calorie Snack Pack Crave the taste of a brownie? Love the richness? Seth Greenberg's New York Brownie Crunch has it all in a crispy, cookie snack. The Chocolate Chip flavor is now available in a 100-calorie snack pack perfect for gift baskets, lunch boxes, counter displays, drug stores, convenience stores and supermarkets. Packed six sleeves of 12 to a case, Brownie Crunch is the crispy brownie product that uses only the best, exclusively all-natural ingredients. Each is hand selected for quality, taste and integrity: butter, sugar, pure vanilla extract, natural cocoa (no alkali), eggs and flour from the finest American wheat. The best tasting desserts are made with the best ingredients. Closely supervised by Seth, Brownie Crunch is baked in small batches in the USA. All natural and kosher, New York Brownie Crunch comes in five sweet flavors (Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Cappuccino, Orange, Toffee and Mint). Southwest Crunch comes in three spicy flavors (Jalapeno, Chile Pepper and Chipotle) - the first spicy chocolate product in the cookie aisle! It's the brownie reinvented! Seth Greenburg's Brownie Crunch www.browniecrunch.com

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