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JANUARY 2016 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 ® An interview with Mark Smith from Wild Garden. GN: What's new for 2016? MS: The Couscous Pilaf is actually pearled couscous cooked in a rich tomato sauce and chick Continued on Page 135 New Items from Wild Garden An interview with Mark Smith from Wild Garden. GN: Anything new with Wild Garden this year? MS: Yes, we are excited to in- troduce a line of all natural, authentic Wild Garden Introduces New Marinades and Pilafs By Lee Williamson, Founder and Presi- dent, San Francisco Salt Company After 14 years of being an online specialty salt business and supplier of raw salts to the food and cosmetic industries, San Francisco Uncle Steve's Italian Specialties is launching a new line of products, including several festive gift baskets and an iconic t-shirt. With a new line of five gift baskets named after famous New After exhaustive re- search of evolving U.S. purchase habits and emerging fla- vors in the increas- ingly multicultural American food scene, The Spice Hunter is seizing the opportunity by fusing global flavors into innovative and An interview with Lecia Duke, Founder and Chief Ex- ecutive Officer of Quintes- sential Chocolates Inc. GN: First, tell us about what makes your company's prod- ucts so special. Silano is a contemporary supplier of imported Italian foods. Headquar- tered in Pennsylvania, the brand prides itself on a rigorous endeavor for superior quality and unmatched customer satisfaction. All products are sourced directly from Italy Continued on Page 136 Continued on Page 132 Quality Candy Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of both high-quality hard and soft sugar candy. In addi- tion to being a key leader in the foodservice market, Quality Candy also produces two distinct lines Continued on Page 136 Continued on Page 132 Continued on Page 136 Continued on Page 136 Continued on Page 138 Continued on Page 135 Shaking Up the Salt Industry Uncle Steve's Launches New Holiday Products Sarabeth's Kitchen Enters New Markets, Expands The Spice Hunter's Line of Rubs Delivers Flavor, Quality Silano Makes a Splash with Quality Italian Imports Quintessential Offers Hand- Crafted Liquid-Center Chocolates Quality Candy Company's New Items for 2016 Continued on Page 136 Wasa Delivers New Satisfying Snack As the leader of the gourmet salt industry, SaltWorks ® is truly passionate about salt. From the purity of the water sources and harvesting prac- tices to packaging and deliv- ery, it works tirelessly to innovate processes and pioneer technologies to im- Continued on Page 139 Continued on Page 138 Continued on Page 138 Continued on Page 138 Delicious Pasta from the Mountains of Italy Hands On and Family Run The SaltWorks Difference PARTNERS, A Tasteful Choice Company, is showcasing the newest addition to its line of Free for All Kitchen gluten-free snacks, Brownie Thins, at booth #3508. When people from around the world think about Peru, they not only think about its history and archeological sites such as the world fa- mous Machu Picchu, but they also think about the unique flavors and spices that this beauti- Continued on Page 138 PARTNERS' Gluten-Free Brownie Thins at Show A Great Source of Gourmet Products An interview with William Levine, Chief Executive Officer of Sarabeth's Kitchen. GN: You are a civil engineer. How did you get started in the specialty food business? Continued on Page 135 Wasa ® is introducing the new Thins product line at this year's Winter Fancy Food Show. This line of whole grain crackers has a delicious taste and a satisfying crunch, a great combination that is sure to be your cus- tomer's new favorite snack. Wasa Thins are Dan Cohn looks for a specific flavor profile in the Picholine oil that re- flects the unique olive's character. "We like a little grassiness in the front of the palate, then a little apple, then a little butter and just the right amount of pepper in the fin- ish," he said. Dan demonstrates an Authentic Greek Freshness in an Extra Virgin Olive Oil By Lorrie Baumann You won't see a lot of clutter on the label of a bottle of Kiklos Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Instead of a lot of extra text, the bottle's white label is simple and clean, suggesting the purity The Monograno Fe- licetti Pasta Company, family-owned and founded in 1908, is sit- uated in a uniquely pristine setting nestled at the base of the Dolomites, three thousand feet in altitude, near the Aviso River. Located in the town of