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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2016 n GOURMET NEWS 1 7 6 GN: Tell us a little more about the new line. MS: There are three new marinades: Turk- ish, Persian and Shawarma. There are also three new pilafs: Rice and Lentil, Burgul and Couscous. We decided to take our fa- vorite flavors from the Mediterranean and introduce them to the market here. GN: What inspired you to make these items? MS: We believe that the time is right for in- troducing a taste of Mediterranean to con- sumers who are craving new flavors. GN: Can you describe the flavors? MS: The Turkish marinade is a tomato- based marinade scented with garlic and cumin. It really is beautiful on chicken, but can be used on any protein. Our Persian marinade is a very exotic blend of sumac, garlic and fennel. It is also fantastic on poultry, but can also be used to dress veg- etables and salads. The Shawarma marinade is our crown jewel. Shawarma has become very popular in urban areas across the country and the world. Traditionally, you will find Shawarma as a stacked cone, like gyros, but with slices of lamb, beef or chicken on a ro- tisserie. Our marinade is a fool-proof way to get the perfect flavors of a traditional stacked cone in your own kitchen. Simply marinade any cut of meat and grill, roast or pan fry and you are on your way to making a delicious sandwich or wrap. As for the pilafs, we took some of the most iconic side dishes from the different regions, delicious comfort foods that are now ready to eat in 90 seconds. The rice and lentil pilaf is a staple through- out the different countries in the Mediter- ranean. Tender lentils in long grain basmati rice with caramelized onions – it tastes so good. For more information, call 708.298.3810 or email MarkSmith@wildgarden.com. Learn more at booth #3916. Wild Garden (Cont'd. from p. 1) giving the final 10 years of aging to Teeling's finest Irish whiskey, and smokes it within hours of being emptied. This process ensures that it retains its rich whiskey and oak aroma, which are then subtly infused into the kiln- dried sea salt. This new fine-grain pure sea salt blends rapidly in recipes and delivers a rich, smoky flavor. San Francisco Salt Company recom- mends sprinkling it onto meat or using on burgers, though the possibilities are endless and are only limited by one's creativity and imagination. "We pride ourselves on constantly innovat- ing in order to supply our customers – chefs and home cooks alike – with the best-tasting gourmet sea salts," says San Francisco Salt Company's President Lee Williamson. "This particular variety combines three fantastic flavors – whiskey, smoke and salt – which come together in a surprisingly harmonious and palate-pleasing way." Like all San Francisco Salt Company prod- ucts, the Irish Whiskey Smoked Salt is avail- able in retail, bulk and wholesale quantities. For more information, visit www.sfsalt.com. About San Francisco Salt Company Launched in 2002, the San Francisco Salt Company was founded on the principals of quality, value and customer service. One of the largest specialty salt suppliers in the U.S., its mission is to raise awareness of the amaz- ing benefits of natural sea salts and to harness the power of the ocean to enhance well- being, from the inside out. For more informa- tion, visit www.sfsalt.com or find the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information, visit www.sfsalt.com, call 800.480.4540, email customerservice@ sfsalt.com or stop by booth #5132. San Francisco Salt (Cont'd. from p. 1) awesome taste of the perogies ensures con- sumers coming back for more," says Tony Ra- binovitch, Pelmen Foods Vice President. "We are proud of the fact that we manufacture the most authentic 100 percent natural perogies on the market. We are one of the only compa- nies using real fresh potatoes instead of potato flakes in our manufacturing." Pelmen Foods makes its perogies in its USDA-licensed meat processing facility op- erating under FSSC:22000 guidelines. The fa- cility's new top-of-the-line equipment means that family-owned and operated Pelmen Foods is now capable of producing greater volumes of products to accommodate grow- ing demand. In addition to the new packaging, Pelmen Foods is introducing a new flavor, Potato with Mushrooms Perogies, to a line that already in- cludes Potato with Cheddar & Jalapeno, Po- tato with Cheddar and Bacon and Potato with Spinach & Feta, along with the more tradi- tional flavors of Sauerkraut, Potato with Fried Onions and Cherry Perogies as well as others. "Our goal is to provide a range of wholesome and nutritious products that are quick and easy to prepare yet still maintain that homemade taste," Rabinovitch said. "We believe that food that tastes like homemade should be made with ingredients that could be found in any kitchen. At Pelmen, we are very proud to use 100 percent natural ingredients in our products." "Our commitment to superior quality, prod- uct authenticity and, most importantly, incred- ible taste has been at the core of our success," he continued. "We put strong emphasis on using only the top ingredients available on the market in all of our products, and our com- mitment to using only the freshest natural in- gredients results in superb taste and quality." On top of retail and foodservice divisions, Pelmen Foods' R&D department works closely with its private label customers, cre- ating new flavors and recipes. Pelmen Foods was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All of its products are screened by both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The plant's Food Safety System Certification 22000 is certified under the Global Food Safety Initia- tive. For more information, visit Pelmen Foods in booth #5458 during the show. After the show, call 416.661.9600 or visit www .pelmen.com. Pelmen Foods (Cont'd. from p. 1) Cappel, founded the company in 1966. "My parents started out with a vision that was based on a strong commitment to bring quality prod- ucts to consumers. We've maintained this com- mitment throughout our 50-year history. It is that vision as well as our integrity with respect to our customers, sales associates and our man- ufacturer partners which has allowed us to not only endure, but also continue to grow as an or- ganization." While the importing business can be challeng- ing and competitive, Cappel stresses that the company is very selective when it comes to choosing with whom it does business. "It never made sense to us to just partner with any man- ufacturer looking to get their foot in the door in the U.S. marketplace. We only establish rela- tionships with those companies which we be- lieve are reputable and offer only the highest quality products. We're very proud of the rela- tionships that we've formed and we look for- ward to many more productive and profitable years to come." Dorval has its own line of products under the Sour Power ® brand, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015, as well as the specialty brand Dorval Premium Collection ® Chocolates and Cocoa, plus Top Pops ® and Choice Confec- tions ® . Other brands represented under the Dor- val umbrella include Rademaker ® Hopjes, Rendez Vous ® and King ® . About Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. Since 1966, the Dorval name has been synonymous with quality confections. For 50 years, Dorval has been an importer of an extensive range of high-quality confec- tionery products from major manufactur- ers around the world. Dorval has grown into a significant presence in the confec- tionery and specialty distribution arena. For more information, call 800.367.8252, email info@dorvaltrading.com, visit www.dorval trading.com or stop by booth #1466. Dorval Trading (Cont'd. from p. 1) wholesale "Salt Portal" serves business cus- tomers, making it easier than ever to research and purchase gourmet sea salt. The new Salt Portal allows wholesalers, manufacturers and gourmet retailers to ac- cess net pricing, request shipping quotes, track orders and shipments, and view order history from any device, including a smart- phone. The website is complete with relevant content and technical data, and is backed by SaltWorks' award-winning customer service team. The Salt Portal was just awarded "Best B2B User Experience" by Magento Com- merce at this year's Imagine Conference in Las Vegas. Unlike other gourmet salt suppliers, Salt- Works stands out in its commitment to pro- ducing the highest quality natural salts possible while preserving the artisanal crafts- manship and unique characteristics of each grain. All SaltWorks salts go through several proprietary processes that guarantee they're the very best on the market while maintain- ing the inherent mineral content that these salts are prized for. SaltWorks' commitment to excellence is proven by its recent achieve- ment of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Level 2 certification with an Excellent rating (the highest possible) by NSF International. Since 2001, SaltWorks has charted record growth, appearing on Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list annually since 2007. The company continues to inno- vate the industry, investing heavily in tech- nology to produce a better product at a competitive price. From the company's re- tail lines and business customers' private label brands to an ingredient in thousands of gourmet foods lining nearly every aisle at the grocery store, SaltWorks' specialty salts are everywhere. As consumers continue to seek out prod- ucts with clean labels and high-quality in- gredients, SaltWorks supports manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers with a wide variety of globally-sourced sea salts in precise grain sizes for a range of ap- plications. "Consumer expectations are at an all-time high. They're not willing to compromise fla- vor," said Mark Zoske, Chief Executive Of- ficer of SaltWorks. "The industry has taken notice. Every single ingredient, including salt, should be of the highest quality to sat- isfy consumers." From the bright white flakes of Salt- Works' Pacific Blue ® Flake Sea Salt to the increasingly popular Ancient Ocean ® Hi- malayan Pink Salt, SaltWorks offers the salts that customers demand. Piquing con- sumer interest with trendy and unique vari- eties, SaltWorks also produces a line of naturally smoked salts that are free of col- orants and additives, and Fusion ® , a line of handcrafted flavor-infused salts made with real ingredients – from ever trendy Sriracha to the luxuriously fragrant black truffle to the Trinidad Scorpion pepper, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. Dedicated to providing superior quality natural salts with world-class customer serv- ice and guidance from trusted experts, Salt- Works is the only salt supplier you will need. Guaranteed. Shop SaltWorks gourmet sea salts online at www.seasalt.com or call 800.353.7258 to talk to a Salt Expert today. SaltWorks (Cont'd. from p. 1)