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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2016 n GOURMET NEWS 1 2 0 Introducing Cono Snack and Galler Chocolatier Gourmet International is proud to welcome Cono Snack by Messori and Galler Choco- latier to its portfolio of specialty foods from around the world. Messori's Cono Snack, made in Italy, is a delicious, real Belgium waffle lined with rich dark chocolate all the way to the tip and then filled with creamy premium chocolate. Cono Snack filled cones are available in three great flavors: Choco Parties, Caramel Milk and Hazelnut. Cono is made from real chocolate (no compound or artificial chocolate), are al- cohol free, non-GMO and contain no hydro- genated fat or protein. They are a strong seller all year long — the perfect impulse item, a quick grab for a personal snack, a party favor or addition to any creative gift wrapping. With Cono Snack, you taste the Italian difference. It's premium imported chocolate at an afford- able everyday low price with an SRP of 99 cents. Galler Chocolatier, founded in 1976, has become an indisputable benchmark when it comes to Bel- gian chocolate. Since the begin- ning, this chocolatier has employed extreme care sourcing raw supplies and the origins of premium ingredients. Jean Galler loves to combine flavors and set the scene with col- ors. The collection of tablets and filled bars are wrapped in eye-catching paper of varying shades with sophisticated flavor profiles. Lower case packs of 10 to 12 assures quick turns for the retailers and happy consumers who will quickly become loyal followers. These have an SRP of $2.49 to $3.99. Order today by calling 800.875.5557 to become a part of the newest wave in Cono fun and sophisticated Galler flavor. For more information, stop by booth #3612 or call 800.875.5557. Franklin Baker Provides Coconut Ingredients for Range of Applications Franklin Baker Inc. has been the premier supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food market for more than 100 years. In fact, some of its customers have been with the company for more than 60 years. All of the company's product is 100 percent sourced in the Philippines, where it is transported to one of its three manufac- turing facilities within two days of harvest to ensure the freshest quality product. Franklin Baker prides itself on providing its customers with a value-added and cost effective supply of coconut ingredients for a wide range of food applications, includ- ing bakery, confections, dairy, savory, ce- reals, coatings and beverages, among others. Franklin Baker's prod- uct offerings include des- iccated coconut, including sweetened and toasted, co- conut chips, coconut water — single strength, coconut water concen- trate, coconut milk, coconut concentrate, coconut cream, organic virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, organic coconut sugar and other coconut products. Franklin Baker is proud to be Fair Trade USA, BRC, CERES, USDA Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, AB PAO Accredited Test- ing Laboratory, SEDEX, Kosher and Halal certified. Franklin Baker offers a variety of packag- ing options, including ingredient, bulk, food- service and retail. For more information, email info- us@franklinbaker.com, call 901.881.6681 or stop by booths #4231 and #4233. Suzie's Quinoa Non-Dairy Beverage: Now Better Than Ever Good Groceries Company, under its popular Suzie's brand, continues to launch category- changing healthy products while improving its healthy natural staples. Good Groceries is proud to provide unique and delicious prod- ucts that are also healthy and nutrient rich. Suzie's ground breaking Quinoa Non Dairy Shelf Stable Beverage has been im- proved in every way possible, starting with the twist off cap which allows for a tighter seal after initial opening, giving the freshness more staying power. The sleek, new graphics feature bolder colors with eye catching call- outs identifying calories per serving and other characteristics. More than the look, the company has improved the taste! It has found a new source for its water, resulting in a creamier taste highlighting the natural goodness of the quinoa. A pristine and pro- tected mountain lake provides the purest water known to man! As if that weren't enough, it has increased the size of the pack- age while lowering the cost. Larger size plus lower cost equals better value! Finally, it has changed the pack size from 12 to six, opening up opportuni- ties for all retailers large and small. All of these changes only add up to one thing: more sales for you! Suzie's Quinoa Non Dairy Shelf Stable Beverage is a shelf stable, gluten-free, vegan, dairy/lactose-free milk beverage alternative that is perfect by itself or with cereal. It is made with pure quinoa – not blended with other grains – so you get the pure, sweet, nutty taste of quinoa and all its amazing health ben- efits. Available in three flavors: Unsweetened Original, Unsweetened Vanilla and Vanilla now sweetened with agave instead of sugar. Suzie's Quinoa Non Dairy Beverages are vegan, soy, rice and nut-free and made without GMOs. Suzie's Quinoa Non Dairy Beverage, Quinoa Ready to Eat Meals, Thin Cakes, Or- ganic Crackers, Organic Puffed Cakes, Ancient Grain Flat Breads and other quality, healthy natural foods are available at fine grocery stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, go online to www.good-groceries.com, email info@good- groceries.com, call 718.768.0821 or stop by booth #469. Make Lunchtime an Exotic Adventure Tandoor Chef, nationally recognized as the No. 1 frozen Indian brand, offers 16 conven- ient heat-and-eat entrees along with a variety of appetizers, naan and naan pizzas that make office lunch time an economic, con- venient, better-for-you adventure. According to a Right Management survey, just one in three American employees take time away from work for lunch, leaving 65 percent of workers either eating at their desk or not at all. Conveniently frozen and ready- to-eat in less than six minutes, Tandoor Chef entrees are a delicious and quick on-the-go grab from the freezer. Meal adventures in- clude Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta, Cilantro Pesto Naan Pizza, Pad Thai and Original and Garlic Naan Bread. Available in a variety of gluten-free, veg- etarian and vegan options, Tandoor Chef meets consumers' dietary needs with deli- cious and robust flavors of India, as well as offering eight entrees available under 400 calories. These unique dishes are made using herbs and spices native to various regions in India to produce authentic Indian taste made with non-GMO ingredients that consumers can't get at home, and ethnic flavor profiles that mimic what they would find in restau- rants. The spices in Indian food have long been known for their healthy attrib- utes, including protecting against cardiovascular disease, strokes and cancer. The key is in the spices, like turmeric. Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years in Ayurveda medicine to treat skin, heart, liver and lung conditions. A wide range of spices with var- ious health benefits is used in each Tandoor Chef dish. The combination of all-natural healthy ingredients and spices create the taste, color and texture that bring consumers the authentic Indian taste. As Indian cuisine continues to grow in popularity across America, Tandoor Chef serves adventurous foodies and families looking for new and exotic Indian flavors in conveniently packaged and frozen entrees, naan, naan pizza and appetizers. Tandoor Chef, produced by Deep Foods, is a second-gener- ation family owned and oper- ated leading manufacturer of Indian cuisine. Tandoor Chef is committed to producing restaurant-quality, all-natural, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian Indian cuisine. More information can be found at TandoorChef.com, Facebook.com/Tan- doorChef, Instagram.com/ TandoorChef, Pinterest.com /TandoorChef, YouTube.com/TandoorChef and Twitter.com/TandoorChef. For more information, visit booth #4415. New Products from Hammond's Candies Hammond's Candies springs into the New Year with new products. From Easter to everyday, Hammond's introduces new lines and revamps old ones to fit all retailers. New Easter Cotton Candy is hand spun and pack- aged in a fun bag for the perfect basket filler. Display-ready, seasonal lollipops are a great addition, with fun flavors and charac- ters to match for Easter, Halloween and hol- iday. The addition of Hammond's Brittle Crisp line is sure to have a flavor for every- one, from Jalapeno Lime to Sea Salt Caramel Drizzle, Maple Peanut, Cayenne and Cashew, Coconut Spice, Dark Chocolate Drizzle, and classic Peanut and Cashew Brittles. These great snacks come in a resealable bag and eight different flavors to choose from. Don't miss out on Hammond's new Caramel Corns, revamped with new fla- vors and packaging. Each dis- play-ready case will hold 12 bags of caramel corn. New flavors include Mango Habanero and Honey Peanut, joining Chocolate Caramel, Sweet Cinnamon Toast, Chicago Style and Classic Caramel Corn Crunch. Hammond's continues to make candy and confections with the utmost quality and ingredients. Small batches and time- less recipes make all Hammond's candies unique and special. Keep an eye out for more new items and ad- ditions to the line. For more information, stop by booth #324 or visit www.hammondscandies.com.