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GOURMET NEWS MARCH 2016 www.gourmetnews.com NEWS & NOTES 1 0 from a Ratio coffee maker, which brews machine-precision pour-over style java. And come prepared with a QR reader app: Ethical Bean packaging features a QR code that's unique to each product, and takes people on a journey from crop to cup. Take your own journey in Hall E or call 604.431.3834 to learn more. 18 Rabbits is making gluten-free granola prod- ucts everyone can enjoy. The company recently made changes to ensure all of their products are gluten-free, and that goal continues with their ex- panded granola line. The team at 18 Rabbits says the particulars are still a secret, but the new granola will be at the show. These all-or- ganic, non-GMO granola products are sweetened with maple syrup and honey, no added sugar. Hop like a bunny down to Hall C to sample the secret for your- self. Stop by for more in- formation or email customerservice@ 18rab- bits.com. You are what you eat, and in some cases, you can wear what you eat — for health benefits. La Tourangelle's full line of 20 different oils includes its Special Reserve Hazelnut Oil, which just won the Good Food Award in January. Get a taste of France with all-new in- fused oils, made with fresh herbs including basil, garlic and herb de provence from a family-owned French farm. The propellant-free Sun Coco Spray has a high enough smoke point for grilling, and so does the propel- lant-free Avocado Oil Spray. And get vital antioxidants, vitamin E and omega 3 with the Organic Amazonian NutriBlend Oil, made from sacha inchi. Follow the savory scents around Hall E to see for yourself, and learn more from sales@latourangelle.com. Savory and specialty desserts are going to be a hit this year with Taza Chocolate's fresh additions to the Amaze Bar line. Taza has expanded the line to include a perma- nent addition of its Maple Pecan bar, and its seasonal bars will have attendees long- ing for a cabin in the woods. The 70 percent dark chocolate Cran- berry Pumpkin Spice bar actually contains pumpkin seeds. And the 60 percent dark chocolate Gingerbread Cookie bar, with gingerbread spices and organic, gluten-free, vegan ginger snaps is sure to be a hit. Taza's stone milled chocolate products are all cer- tified gluten free, organic, non-GMO veri- fied, direct trade certified, dairy free, soy free and vegan. The bars retail for $5. See how this chocolate gets you closer to the cocoa bean in Hall E or email press@taza- chocolate .com. Ancient Harvest is also looking at a big year, offering NPEW attendees a sneak peak at their new packaging and products. The new protein pasta meal kits are com- plete, nutritious meals with lentil and quinoa protein pasta as the base, that come in two flavors, Il Italiano and Cubanitos. Then there's the new savory ancient grain bars, which pack 10 grams of plant-based protein and 7 grams of fiber into one bar. Try all three flavors, including Garden Veg- etable, Garlic & Herb and Roasted Jalapeno. Ancient Harvest combines an- cient grains and quinoa with beans and lentils to create gluten-free foods that pro- vide the same taste, texture and valuable nutrition consumers expect from any other meal. The ancient grain bars retail for $1.89 and the meal kits go for $5.89. See how food can be easy and delicious in Hall D, and visit ancientharvest.com to learn more. The Natural Products Expo West in Ana- heim, CA, runs March 9–12 at the Anaheim Hilton and also March 11–13 at the Ana- heim Convention Center. GN Natural by Every Name Continued from PAGE 1 ducing their new, fully-organic, African Bronze Fire Cider. It looks like something out of grandma's medicine cabinet, in 8- ounce apothecary-style bottles, and tastes like it, too. Sweetened with raw honey and flavored with organic, whole, raw orange, lemon, onion, gin- ger, horseradish, habenero pepper, garlic and tumeric, this stuff has one hella- cious, invigorating kick. Mix an ounce into a Bloody Mary, add some fire to a salad dressing and get creative with the eclectic blend of tangy, spicy and sweet. Email info@firecider.com for more infor- mation or stop by Hot Products. Coffee drinkers who seek transparency, organic certification, social good and a morning jolt in a single cup might look to Ethical Bean's booth. This certified B Corporation will be cupping its fair- trade, organic, kosher cof- fee to NPEW this year, including their new pre- ground Sweet Espresso blend. The team will have show-goers anticipating the perfect cup KIND® has announced the creation of a sep- arate charitable organization, The KIND Foundation, with a mission to foster commu- nities that are healthier, more empathetic and embrace our shared humanity. The Founda- tion will advance this mission through activi- ties designed to help improve the way people live, eat and relate to one another. The estab- lishment of The KIND Foundation is the lat- est in a series of efforts from KIND to elevate the cause of kindness. "Since KIND's founding days in 2004, we've recognized kindness as a transformative force for social impact. It encourages human beings to step out of their comfort zones, con- nect in meaningful ways and discover each other's humanity," says Daniel Lubetzky, Founder & CEO of KIND and President of The KIND Foundation. "We're hopeful that, through The KIND Foundation, we'll be able to scale our impact and ultimately make kind- ness more top of mind." An inaugural philanthropic program called KIND People aims to celebrate and support individuals who embody kindness. Through the program, the Foundation is seeking stories of everyday people who have gone out of their way to help others – particularly those who are vulnerable or in need – and are positively transforming their communities. Nomina- tions will be accepted through March 31, 2016 at www.kindsnacks.com/foundation. Added Lubetzky, "We want to identify self- less individuals who are not looking for credit, but whose work is worth amplifying to further their impact in society, and to inspire all of us to bring more kindness into our lives." Once the nomination period closes, the Foundation, with the help of a judging panel, KIND Creates Charitable Organization will select six standout nominees who have already made a tangible impact and express intent to continue their good work. Five of the selected nominees will receive awards of $100,000, and one nominee will receive an award of half a million dollars. The judging panel, comprised of business and philan- thropic leaders, entertainers, and civic and ac- ademic luminaries, will be announced next month. While diverse in expertise and per- spective, all of the judges share a connection to kindness and recognize its unique ability to break down barriers between people. GN

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