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GOURMET NEWS JUNE 2016 www.gourmetnews.com SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW PREVIEW 1 8 This year's Summer Fancy Food Show is shaping up to be the largest in its 62-year history, with more of the latest specialty foods and beverages to discover than ever before. The show takes place June 26 – 28, 2016, at Jacob Javits Center. The sold-out exhibit halls will be filled with 180,000 of new products from across the United States, and 55 coun- tries, including partner country Tunisia, whose pavilion is sponsored by the Tunisian Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) and Tunisian Olive Oil (PACK- TEC). Italy boasts the largest interna- tional showing, followed by Spain, Turkey, France and Greece. Show highlights include the Shelf Showdown, a specialty food pitch com- petition in which first-time exhibitors pitch a new product to a panel of buyers for a chance to win a promotional pack- age from the Specialty Food Association, and the sofi Awards Showcase, which will feature finalists and winners of the sofi Awards. A Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony will honor specialty food pioneers who have grown and nur- tured the industry. GN Summer Fancy Food Show to Celebrate Industry Pioneers New Manuka Honey Products from PRI Delicious Classic Manuka Honey Salt Caramels are a real treat for caramel lovers around the world. Only the best New Zealand Manuka Honey and organic Pacific Flaky Sea Salt is blended with or- ganic brown rice syrup, organic dried cane juice and real molasses for this wholesome treat. Manuka Honey is renowned for its anti-bacterial properties, helping with digestive issues, and boost- ing the immune system. New Zealand (NZ) Pacific Sea Salt is dried the old-fash- ioned way by sun and wind for 13 months to retain natural minerals and trace ele- ments that our bodies require, including free form calcium and magnesium for strong bones and good sleep. Pacific Resources International (PRI) has been importing high quality New Zealand products to the U.S. for more than 30 years. PRI was the first to intro- duce Manuka Honey to the American people in 1989 and now has the largest selection of Manuka Honey and other na- tive New Zealand honeys. Why are New Zealand prod- ucts so great? New Zealand is far enough away from the rest of the world that it still retains pristine oceans and country- sides to harvest unique, clean and natural products. New Zealand as a country is GMO free. PRI only works with local bee keepers that take pride in their products. Some of PRI's other treats include Manuka Honey Chocolates and Manuka Honey Nuggets as well as new gourmet Flaky, Barbeque and Mesquite Sea Salts in a convenient bottle for the home chef to make that per- fect meal. For those who like to pamper their skin, the new Manuka hand cream and gentle moisturizing soap will help re- tain that natural healthy glow. PRI will exhibit at the Summer Fancy Food Show in booth # 127. Pacific Resources International www.shoppri.com Virginia Diner Renews Norman Rockwell Licensing Agreement Virginia Diner has renewed its licensing agreement with the Norman Rockwell Family Agency. The first year of the Nor- man Rockwell agreement was an over- whelming success, said Scott Stephens, Director of Sales and Marketing with Vir- ginia Diner. "Our initial Norman Rockwell launch has been well received by retailers who realizing record sales for this cate- gory. The complete 2016 collection can be seen at the Summer Fancy Food show in New York, June 26-28." Virginia Diner has incorporated a number of original Norman Rockwell images into its Merry Christmas labels and used various de- signs to invoke the nostalgia and history of the Diner, which was established as a roadside diner in 1929 and today is the oldest continually operated roadside diner in the state of Vir- ginia. "There isn't a more iconic illustration of the holidays than the Norman Rockwell col- lection.... We are very excited to be associated with the Norman Rock- well family," said Stephens. The full prod- uct offering will be re- leased this fall, but can be previewed by con- tacting the Virginia Diner at 888.482.6887. Virginia Diner 757.758.7920 sstephens@vadiner.com www.vadiner.com While perfect for home preserving and air- tight storage, the entire line of Le Parfait glass jars and terrines is versatile and makes excellent packaging for a variety of gourmet food products. Whether process- ing olives, salt, preserves, ghee, honey or salmon, enhance the artisanal value of "fancy food" with beautifully designed Le Parfait glass packaging. Designed more than 80 years ago in France for food preservation, Le Parfait products have bright, clear glass, and the brand is an international classic known for its strength and quality. With a full line of products that utilize the iconic wire-bail lids or high-quality, metal screw caps and lids, Le Parfait glass jars feature an as- sortment of sizes that range from 80 mil- liliters up to 3 liters. Le Parfait products are available in straight-sided ter- rines, faceted jam jars and rounded-body jars, and are made in France from virgin raw materials to ensure quality and purity. Bannex International is the American distribution partner for the full Le Parfait product line, including the popular 500ml Le Parfait Super Terrine shown in the image here. Mention this advertisement and receive 5 percent discount on any order placed in 2016 for Le Parfait prod- ucts. Bannex International 844.LEPARFAIT www.leparfait.us Le Parfait Glass Jars Enhance Fancy Food Royal Authentic Adventures: Authentic Ingredients, Global Flavors The makers of America's number-one sell- ing basmati rice are bringing some of the world's most celebrated rice dishes a bit closer to home. Introducing Royal Au- thentic Adventures, delicious premium basmati rice artfully blended with interna- tionally inspired flavors and spices, which cooks in only 12 minutes. Take your senses on a culinary adventure with eight fresh and exciting varieties: French Style Provencal Vegetable Basmati Rice, Mo- roccan Style Herb Tagine Basmati Rice, Argentinian Style Chimichurri Basmati Rice, Mexican Style Fire Roasted Tomatillo and Green Chili Basmati Rice, Indian Style Wood Fired Tandoori Basmati Rice, Japanese Style Shiitake Ginger Bas- mati Rice and Greek Style Herb and Lemon Basmati Rice. Royal Authentic Adventures are gluten free, non-GMO and use no artificial fla- vors, colors or preservatives. These vi- brant rice mixes, packed in convenient, single-use pouches, offer an exciting new opportunity to bring international flair to your rice mix category. Royal Authentic Adventures 800.550.7423 www.AuthenticRoyal.com. Organic Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix from Stonewall Kitchen When specialty food creator Stonewall Kitchen became certified organic by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners As- sociation (MOFGA), one of the first orders of business was to make an organic version of the popular Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix. Cooking up light and fluffy with that wonderfully rich aroma and vanilla flavor of malted flour, Stonewall Kitchen's new Or- ganic Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix de- livers that special, wholesome, homemade quality and texture that really satisfies. Topped with butter and maple syrup, this tasty pancake and waffle mix stacks up as a great way to start the day. Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com

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