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P r o d u c e S h o w D a i l y W e d n e s d a y, J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 1 8 WESTERN FRESH SOURCES COMMODITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Western Fresh Marketing is a family owned, international company sourcing commodities from around the world for your everyday produce needs. Many of its products were once considered exotic and hard to find, but due to Western Fresh's diligence and aggressive sales team, the products are now available on most supermarket shelves. Western Fresh is proud of its many accomplishments. Most recently is the sta- tus of being the largest importer to the U.S. of Chilean Asian pears. This is the second year in a row Western Fresh has achieved this status. It will have 67 percent of the entire export Asian pear crop out of Chile this year. It is also the first importer of record to import figs from Chile. The USDA just recently gave approval to import fresh figs from Mexico, and Western Fresh is poised and ready to begin importing. It has multiple test plots planted in Mexico in an attempt to see which variety produces the best figs for export. Western Fresh handles a variety of both domestic and imported product. It sources product from Italy, Chile, Mexico, Hawaii, China, Brazil and the mainland United States. When possible, it attempts to provide year-round supplies of the commodities it does sell. For ease of loading, it stores product on both the east coast and west coast. Its main items are: fresh figs, kiwi, Asian pears, Hawaii papaya, fresh ginger root, persimmons, pome- granates and quince. It also handles less common com- modities such as fresh garbanzo beans, fresh olives and specialty citrus. Think of Western Fresh when looking for these items. Don't hesitate to call for other items, as the sales team always appreci- ates a challenge! For more information, stop by booth #1555 or visit www.westernfreshmarketing.com. PEREG GOURMET POPS INTO BREAKFAST AISLE WITH QUINOA CEREAL Pereg Gourmet, a family-owned compa- ny specializing in 100 percent natural and premium ancient grains, is embracing the breakfast category with a delicious, new popped cereal called Quinoa Pops. Joining Pereg Gourmet's lineup of pre- mium quinoa products and quinoa dinner mixes, the new cereal provides a fun-lov- ing makeover to this extremely versatile, nutritional powerhouse ancient grain. Available in original, vanilla, straw- berry and cocoa, Quinoa Pops are certified gluten-free, OU kosher, and are a perfect complement to vegetarian and paleo diets. A healthier alternative to puffed rice or corn cereal, Quinoa Pops are only 100 calories per serving, contain no choles- terol, and are low in sodium and sugar. Every bite offers a delicately sweet flavor, delicious airy texture and playful crunch. Try adding toppings like raisins, bananas or berries and combine with almond milk for a well-rounded morning meal. In addition to breakfast, Quinoa Pops also make a fun anytime-of-day snack. Made by popping whole grain quinoa under high pressure and a bit of heat (like popcorn), the popped quinoa is then combined with a taste of sugar and natural flavorings to create a delightfully pure and yummy treat. Simply grab a handful to munch on, add to your favorite trail mix recipe, or sprinkle them into yogurt. The Quinoa Pops also work as a great topping for oatmeal and ice cream. Pereg Gourmet does in-house testing on every gluten-free production and has a food safety program set up to prevent allergen contamination through proper cleaning of machinery. The Gluten Free Labs certification, reflected in the seal shown on the packaging, is a third-party service that tests the company's facility. Pereg Gourmet's Quinoa Pops are available for purchase at select retailers across the country and online at www.pereg-gourmet.com. Family owned since 1906, Pereg Gourmet strives to provide its customers with the best spices and grains the world has to offer. The company produces more than 60 varieties of spices, spice blends and herbs, along with flavored grain mixes, gluten-free quinoa pastas, couscous, basmati rice, spreads, a new lineup of ancient grains and beans, and quinoa popped cereal. All of the brand's offerings are 100 percent pure, fresh and natural and never include any additives, preservatives, fillers, MSG or food coloring. In addition, every product is OU Kosher certified, and many are Non-GMO Project verified and gluten- free certified. The Pereg family believes food should provide comfort and connect people to family, culture, community and the planet. Visit www.pereg-gourmet.com for more information. COSMOS CREATIONS OFFERS LINE OF PREMIUM PUFFED CORN SNACKS When it comes to snack foods, just about anyone can pump out unhealthy products at a rapid clip. Oregon-based Cosmos Creations is slowing things down, mak- ing the commitment and investment to use natural ingredients to create a line of premium puffed corn snacks with an indulgent, artisan taste. Every bag begins with pure, non- GMO corn meal baked in the oven for a taste that's out-of-this-world. It's easy to brag about what's inside every bag, but what's excluded – gluten, trans-fats, hulls, kernels, preservatives and addi- tives – is even more important. Cosmos Creations uses only ingredients you can pronounce with a taste that's almost heavenly. Cosmos Creations offers a variety of sweet and savory flavors, including Salted Caramel, Caramel, Coconut Crunch, Sea Salt & Butter, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Aged Cheddar & Cracked Pepper and its newest fan favorite, Spicy Sriracha. Keeping up with what's popular in the snack food industry is no challenge for Cosmos Creations, as it continues to add new and exciting flavors to its already existing line of products. As an addition to its favorites, Cosmos Creations introduced Spicy Sriracha in the fall of 2014. Made up of peppers, gar- lic and a hearty blend of spices, its allure is undeniable. Sriracha provides just the right amount of flavor to keep your tongue sizzling after each bite. Every bite is an explosion of flavor and a mouthful of happi- ness. The bold, healthier-for-you products is what Cosmos Creations is now known for, but it hasn't always been what it is today. In 2004, Cosmos Creations began as "Cosmos Caramel Corn" in the kitchen of a culi- nary artist. After quickly becoming a local sensation, it expanded from the kitchen to a 5,000 square foot facility. After attending many home shows, con- sumer events and providing samples to attendees, the unique puffed treat quickly developed a loyal following. In July 2011, Cosmos Caramel Corn was purchased by the Strasheim and Tiller family, under the corporate name of 4 Him Food Group. In September 2012, the com- pany moved to a new pro- duction facility and transi- tioned to the brand Cosmos Creations as they set up to expand to a national level. Cosmos Creations premium puffed corn is now sold through club, grocery and foodservice channels nationwide. Cosmos even began export- ing to Asia and Latin America in late 2014. In order to meet the growing prod- uct demands of customers today, Cosmos Creations continued to expand its pro- duction footprint last summer when it began constructing its new 107,000 square foot factory in Junction City, Ore. For more information, visit www.cosmos creations.com. WHITE COFFEE INTRODUCES ORGANIC SINGLE SERVE COFFEES IN BIO-DEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE BIOCUP In 2015, White Coffee Corporation intro- duces single serve organic coffees in a revolutionary compostable BioCup™. Previously, single serve cups were designed with packaging formulas with disparate materials including plastic, metal and paper, making the cups virtual- ly impossible to recycle. Now, White Coffee provides the cup in a compostable structure, easy to dispose. "BioCups are biodegradable and compostable," said Jonathan White, Executive Vice President of White Coffee Corporation. "Also with an added benefit: when they break down, they release valuable nutrients into the soil." With the growth of the single cup packaging comes increased responsibility for waste disposal, and White Coffee is committed to be a good steward of the environment. "Our goal is to be the leader in the coffee industry in minimizing its environmental footprint," said White. The popularity of the single serve cup is undeniable. According to the Seattle Times, "sales of coffee made in single- serve brewing systems, barely noticeable five years ago, now account for more than a quarter of every dollar Americans spend on coffee to drink at home. By 2018, mar- ket-research firm Mintel expects con- sumers to spend nearly as much on coffee pods as they do on bulk coffee." ("Single- serve Coffee Revolution Brews Industry Change," by Ángel González, The Seattle Times, February 15 & 19, 2014.) White Coffee presents two lines of BioCup packaged coffees offered under the following monikers: White Coffee and First Colony. White Coffee's Bio-degrad- able and Compostable Organic Single Serve Coffee or BioCup is available in 10 flavors: Breakfast Blend, French Roast, Full City Roast, Mexican High Grown, Peruvian, Rainforest Blend, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Sea Salt Caramel and Chocolate Morsel. Consumers committed to "green" packaging will have a large selection of blends and flavors. These certified organic coffees evoke nature and the environment with earthy, deep and aromatic flavors. White Coffee's BioCups are completely biodegradable when aerobically composted. The cups are made of non-GMO cornstarch. For more information, visit www.white coffee.com.