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JUNE 2015 n SPECIAL SHOW ISSUE G OURMET N EWS T H E B U S I N E S S N E W S P A P E R F O R T H E G O U R M E T I N D U S T R Y ® Roth ® Cheese knows today's con- sumers are looking for more from their home cooked meals. They want restaurant taste and quality from the meals that come out of their own kitchens but not the restaurant prep. They are looking for new ideas to spice up everyday meals and New Roth Ultimates Bring Taste and Quality Continued on Page 194 Continued on Page 188 An interview with Jorge Farber, President and CEO, The Made- laine Chocolate Company. GN: Tell our readers about your company. What's your main line of business? Madelaine Committed to Quality Continued on Page 192 Rishi brings a hands-on ap- proach to everything it does, from sourcing the highest quality organic teas and herbs from gardens around the world, to designing packaging that is full of intention. It is ex- cited to share the latest retail packaging en- deavor: its core organic loose leaf line is Rishi Launches Loose Leaf Retail Tin Line Continued on Page 194 As Slap Ya Mama contin- ues to launch new prod- ucts with each new year, the Walker brothers are looking to bring a little more heat and a little more variation of flavor to tables across the globe in 2015. This go-round, they are mak- ing additions to their liquid product line and introducing two new hot sauces to this Get Sauced with Slap Ya Mama Continued on Page 190 All over the world, consumers are looking for healthy alternatives for quick snacks. Fast food restaurant sales are declining and eat- ing clean and going gluten-free is on the rise. Here are 10 great reasons to add Wild Garden Hummus to your shelves 10 Reasons to Eat Wild Garden Hummus Continued on Page 190 The heightened inter- est in extreme flavor pallets in the U.S. – specifically spicy, sour and bitter flavors – might be an indicator of a recovering econ- omy, says culinary trend forecaster Suzy Badaracco of Culinary Tides in Portland. Two Leaves and a Bud Unveils New Tart Teas Continued on Page 192 The Spice Hunter pro- vides flavorful spices, herbs and blends to consumers looking to create delicious meats, but sometimes novice home cooks are over- whelmed by the myriad of possibilities. Al- ternately, experienced cooks can get in a recipe rut and are driven to seek out new and interesting flavors and recipes. Spice Hunters Hold Culinary Classes Continued on Page 194 The folks at Dutch Gold Honey are committed to the farm to fork principle in every step that its food takes along the way to consumer homes. Along a chain of custody that begins with nature and passes through human Dutch Gold Honey Talks "Hive to Home" Continued on Page 190 The Peanut Shop starts with the perfect peanut … Virginia species. The Peanut Shop of Williams- burg only sources the best grade available, super extra-large (less than three percent of the harvest qualifies for this designation). It hand cooks small batches in pure peanut oil – only the best – Taking the Virginia Peanut One Step Further Continued on Page 190 An interview with Steve Schirripa, Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties, star of The Cooking Chan- nel's "Family Meals with Steve Schirripa," starred in ABC's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," best known for his role as Bobby Baccalieri on Uncle Steve's Sauces Bring Taste of Italian Heritage An interview with Tyler Geertsen, Owner of Ticket Chocolate. GN: I understand that this is your first time at the Summer Fancy Food Show. What are you here to show? Confections with Shelf Appeal Continued on Page 192 Made In Nature is ex- panding its leadership position in the organic snack and healthy foods categories with the launch of two new brands, Pacific Super- foods Snacks and Telula Juices. Together, the Made In Nature family is upping the ante on nutritious and delicious snacking Made in Nature: Leader in Healthy Snacks Continued on Page 198

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