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An interview with Jay Holt, SVP of Sales, Columbus Foods. OCG: Tell our readers about your company. What is your main line of product and how long have you been in business? JH: We at Columbus Foods have been dedicated to con- stantly perfecting our craft of producing high quality Italian salumi and Super Premium deli meats in Northern California since 1917. From our sourced raw materials used to make our products, to our family of employees who treat everything that we do with the per- sonal care and passion needed to succeed, everything we do starts with dedicated craftsmanship. COLUMBUS FOODS BRINGS TRADITIONAL CHARCUTERIE PRODUCT TO CONSUMERS Antonina's Artisan Bakery pro- duces premium, natural, healthy bakery products that look and taste great. The company offers two lines, Zen Bakery and Antonina's Artisan Bakery based out of Bellevue, Wash., with a widespread national presence that serve accounts, man- ages facilities and handles distribution centers through- out the country from the West Coast to the Mid-West and East Coast. Antonina's line is made with natural ingredients and offers a portfolio of gluten-free products made in a dedicated gluten-free facility. With an array of fla- vors for every taste, each product including mini cup- cakes, cakes, and loaves in double chocolate, banana, An interview with Pete Thomsen, Sugar Bowl Bakery's Director of Sales OCG: What's cooking at the Bakery? What do you have to show us? PT: We will be sampling our existing products that include the best Madeleines, Palmiers and Brownie Bites on the market, which are now available in organic versions. Most of our energy is focused on launching our first Stages and Gates driven innovation, Batter Crisps ® . Come by the booth #3848 and taste for yourself what can be created when you give great chefs the opportunity to invent products aligned with the current trends of lighter snacks An interview with Chris Appelbaum, President, Lone Peak Labeling Systems. OSD: Tell our readers about Lone Peak. CA: Lone Peak has been in business 25 years. Throughout that time, our primary focus has been to provide labeling solu- tions for grocery stores, food producers and manufactur- ers. We have tried to always stay on the leading edge of technology with our printing systems. We also strive to manufacture the highest quality of labels that work well for their intended application. OSD: What would you say makes your company unique? Are you searching for the perfect crack- er to showcase your favorite cheese or topping? Partners has two great prod- ucts for you: Partners Gourmet Artisan Deli Crackers and a gluten-free ver- sion, Free for All Kitchen Deli Crackers. In 2012, Partners launched its line of gourmet prod- ucts specifically developed for the deli section: Partners Gourmet Artisan Deli Crackers. Keeping in line with the company philosophy, these crackers are made exclusive- ly with high quality non-GMO ingredients, are Certified Kosher and contain no preservatives, hydrogenated oils or trans fats. Partners Gourmet Artisan Deli Crackers are available in three of Partners' top-selling flavors: Continued on Page 41 In 1115 AD, a cheese was discovered in Western Switzerland in a beautiful region with rolling fields, scenic mountains, and a majestic castle. This place, called Gruyères, located in the canton of Gribourg, Switzerland, is the origin of Le Gruyère AOP. More than 900 years ago, Count Guillaume of Gruyère addressed a charter to the Rougemont monastery defining the monastery's duties in terms of cheese production and specifics along with various other obligations. For Gruyère, the AOP guarantees the authenticity that their products are manufactured according to the traditional know-how. Gruyère AOP is one of a kind, Continued on Page 41 Continued on Page 41 ANTONINA'S ARTISAN BAKERY STAYS TRUE TO USING NATURAL WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS SUGAR BOWL LAUNCHES SIMPLY DELICIOUS MELTY, BUTTERY THIN BATTER CRISPS DELI CRACKERS: PARTNERS AND FREE FOR ALL KITCHEN LONE PEAK'S "LABELER" – DEPENDABLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE THE ONLY GRUYERE AOP IN THE WORLD, 900 YEARS IN THE MAKING Continued on Page 35 Continued on Page 41 Continued on Page 35 O s e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s G r o u p A t l a n t a Tu e s d a y, J u n e 9 , 2 0 1 5 A GOURMET NEWS SPECIAL PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH IDDBA