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R e s t a u r a n t D a i l y N e w s F r i d a y, M a y 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 6 6 NEW BEAN AND LENTIL SUPERGRAIN PASTAS FROM ANCIENT HARVEST Ancient Harvest, the first brand to bring quinoa to the U.S. in the 1980s, is debut- ing its new lines of protein-packed Bean & Lentil Supergrain Pastas and Lentil & Quinoa Supergrain Mac & Cheese™. "Research shows that a majority of consumers want to add more protein into their diets, and many are looking to plant-based sources of protein," said Constance Roark, MS, RDN and Director of Marketing at Ancient Harvest. "The brand's focus remains on protein-rich ancient grains, like quinoa, but we're continuously cooking up ideas to meet new consumer demands. Now, we've incorporated other high-protein and gluten-free superfoods, like lentils and beans, into our product lines. A pasta dish that tastes great and adds nutritional value to your plate is pretty hard to beat." These naturally gluten-free pasta varieties are made with a hearty blend of quinoa and nutritious legumes. The pas- tas look and act like traditional pasta in every way, from taste to texture, but have two times the protein and a healthy help- ing of fiber in every serving. The five new pasta varieties include Black Bean & Quinoa Elbows and Spaghetti, Red Lentil & Quinoa Rotelle and Linguine and Green Lentil & Quinoa Penne, each with a suggested retail price of $3.39. With 16 grams of protein per serving, the new Lentil & Quinoa Mac & Cheese varieties will join Ancient Harvest's exist- ing line of mac & cheeses. A combination of the high-protein, fiber and nutrition of red lentils and quinoa, the Lentil & Quinoa Mac & Cheese will be available in three creamy varieties, Mild Cheddar with Elbows, Sharp Cheddar with Shells and White Cheddar with Shells, each with a suggested retail price of $2.99. Ancient Harvest bean and lentil pas- tas and new lentil macaroni and cheese varieties will arrive at retailers nation- wide this spring. All other Ancient Harvest products are available in natural food stores and conventional supermar- kets nationwide. For more information, visit ancient harvest.com or connect on Facebook at facebook.com/ancientharvest. POWERHOUSE GRAINS BISTRO BOWL SALAD FROM READY PAC Ready Pac has just brought out its new Organic Powerhouse Grains Bistro ® Bowl —a completely vegan, superfood- filled salad with ingredients that reap 'super' nutritional benefits. Broad access to nutritional informa- tion has helped superfoods sky rocket in popularity. These nutrient-dense foods have been popular with consumers seek- ing alternative options that meet their nutrition needs. Research also shows that that 'superfoods' like quinoa and wheat berries are capable of boosting protein intake, improving energy, preventing dis- ease, and aiding in weight loss. "More consumers are looking for foods that provide an array of nutrition- al benefits" says Tristan Simpson, Chief Communications Officer at Ready Pac. "The Organic Powerhouse Grains Bistro Bowl has soluble fiber, nutrients, and health-boosting phyto- chemicals. It's also low in calories, sugar and sodium, which makes it ideal to incorporate into an active lifestyle and also tastes great!" The Organic Powerhouse Grains Bistro Bowl salad is part of a growing line of products for the health conscious, on-the-go consumer. The salad contains several nutrient-dense ingredients, including: 100 percent vegan ingredients and certified organic, 6g plant-based pro- tein, alternative grains (quinoa and wheat berry) and spring mix greens, carrots, red cabbage, raisins, sliced almonds. The Organic Powerhouse Grains Bistro Bowl salad is only 260 calories and has a suggested retail price of $4.99. The new salad bowl is currently available nationally at Safeway locations and its affiliated banners. For more information about Ready Pac's Bistro Bowl Salads and fresh food offer- ings, visit www.readypac.com/products/. MOM'S ORGANIC MARKET TAKES ACTION ON UNSUSTAINABLE PET FOOD TREND Scott Nash, MOM's Organic Market CEO/Founder, came across a Washington Post article that inspired MOM's to take action to increase transparency and bol- ster sustainability within the pet food industry. MOM's has partnered with the Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) to develop a survey for existing and potential vendors. Questions include: Do you utilize leftover animal products from the human food system?, Is your seafood certified sustainable by Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch or similar? and Is your packaging recyclable, recy- cled, compostable, and/or responsibly sourced? Pet food was once considered inher- ently sustainable due to its use of leftover ingredients from the human food supply chain. When questions arose regarding ingredient quality of pet products, a surge of brands boasting prime cuts of protein surfaced to meet demand and quell con- sumer worries. But what kind of environ- mental impact do these "high-quality" pet products have? With more than half of American households including at least one cat or dog, sales of pet food are on the rise. The industry purchases over 16.5 billion pounds of meat, poultry, seafood and grains to produce food products just for cats and dogs. As the demand for high- quality pet food grows, so does the con- fusion about the environmental signifi- cance of the industry. As survey results come in, MOM's and PISC will develop a working group of retailers, consumers, and pet food sup- pliers to fine-tune the survey for use across the industry. Lisa de Lima, MOM's Vice President of Grocery, says, "Our goal is to source brands and products that hold an optimum balance between nutrition and sustainability. We want to give our customers peace of mind, knowing they've made the best choice for their pets and the environment." For more information on MOM's Organic Market, visit www.momsorganic market.com. MARS CHOCOLATE UNVEILS DOVE FRUIT Mars Chocolate North America has introduced an irresistible new addition to the DOVE ® Chocolate lineup: DOVE Fruit. Combining the delectable flavors of real fruit with the silky smooth taste of America's #1 DOVE Dark Chocolate, this mouth-watering new treat comes in cranberry, cherry, and blueberry – three of the top-selling fruits on the market. DOVE Fruit is available at retailers nationwide in two different sizes: 2.83 ounces, retailing for $1.99 to $2.59, and 6.0 ounces, retailing for $3.59 to $4.79. A special 26-ounce bag is also available at select warehouse stores for the suggested retail price of $10.89. "We're excited to add this real-fruit snacking option to the DOVE Chocolate family," said Kerry Cavanaugh, Director, DOVE Brand. "We know snackers and chocolate lovers have been clamoring for something like this. In fact, dark chocolate is the fastest-grow- ing category in confections, and fruit is the fastest-growing snacking category, so it's the perfect combination and the perfect time." DOVE unveiled the new addition to the line-up at a special fruit market in New York City's Grand Central Terminal. Visitors to the fruit market were treated to free samples of DOVE Fruit, special giveaways, as well as the chance to interact with Alex Guarnaschelli, who is the award winning executive chef at New York City's Butter restaurant, as well as a television person- ality who frequently appears on several Food Network and Cooking Show pro- grams including Chopped, Iron Chef America and Alex's Day Off. FREE FROM FOOD/INGREDIENTS SHOW TO BE HELD IN BARCELONA The countdown is now on to Free From Food/Ingredients 2015 – which will showcase the very latest in "free from" products from across Europe and beyond on June 4 and 5 in Barcelona. The doors will open on the third edition of the two- day exhibition with hundreds of exciting food and drink products – from gluten free to nut free, going on display. Exhibitors include Warburtons, Mrs Crimble's, and Nature's Path from the UK, Fishmasters from Netherlands, Wellaby's from Greece, Mulino Marello from Italy and Oskri from the USA. Mrs Crimble's will use Free From Food/Ingredients 2015 to herald a new sub brand: Gluten Free….and Good For Me. Launching in May, the first products to hit the shelves will be three varieties of Italian pasta with sauce and three new cereal bars. Pasta with sauce is the first combination product available from Mrs. Crimble's within "free from," with corn pasta and dried sauce. Nature's Path will be exhibiting its range of gluten free breakfast cereals. Wellaby's from Greece will be showcas- ing an innovative "free from" baked snacks including its award-winning Lentil Chips. Italy-based Mulino Marello will be exhibiting stone ground gluten free flours while Slendier, from Australia, will be highlighting its Calorie Clever range – "free from" pasta, noodle and rice alternatives. Meanwhile Britain's biggest baker, Warburtons, will be showcasing products from its award- winning Newburn Bakehouse range – gluten-, wheat- and dairy-free wraps and gluten free cracker thins. "There will be a stunning, innovative and diverse range of products on show at Free From Food/Ingredients 2015 – which really does make it an exhibition not to be missed. It just goes to show that the Free From market is growing at an incredible pace – with more exciting products now available than ever before – right across the 'free from' spectrum. The presence of exhibitors such as Warburtons at Free From Food/Ingredients 2015, highlights how hugely important the Free From category is," said Ronald Holman, Exhibition Director.