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GOURMET NEWS JULY 2016 www.gourmetnews.com HOLIDAY 1 9 Widmer's Cheddar Cheese The Widmer family has been handcraft- ing cheddar since 1922. In recent years, the company has aged its cheddars longer to satisfy the palate of the dis- criminating, artisan-style cheese lover. Original family recipes and select cul- tures (with no shortcuts) gives the Wid- mer's cheddars a more sophisticated and complex flavor profile. Widmer's super aged cheddars have an intense flavor with hints of caramel and are known for being very smooth without the bitterness associated with some aged cheddars. These cheddars are also available with added red and green jalapenos. Widmer's has won 22 various awards on its cheddar over the last 14 years. W i d m e r ' s Aged Cheddar pairs well with a sweet berry- driven merlot or pinot noir. A stout beer with rich cocoa flavors will also stand up well to aged cheddar. Widmer's Aged Chedder is available in 2/5-pound, 10/1-pound or 20/8- ounce lots. Widmer's Cheese Cellars 1.888.878.1107 joew@widmerscheese.com www.widmerscheese.com Suzie's Continues to Improve Quality & Increase Value Good Groceries Company, under its popu- lar Suzie's Brand, continues to launch cate- gory-changing healthy products while improving its healthy natural staples. Good Groceries continues to provide healthy, GMO-free, nutrient rich unique and deli- cious products. 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. The sleek new graphics feature bolder colors with eye catching callouts identifying calories per serving and other characteristics. More than the look, it has improved the taste. The company found a new source for its water, resulting in a creamier taste that highlights the natural goodness of the quinoa. A pristine and protected mountain lake provides pure water. As if that weren't enough, it has increased the size of the package while lowering the cost. Finally, it has changed the pack size from 12 to six, opening up opportunities for all retailers. Suzie's Quinoa Non Dairy shelf stable beverage is a shelf stable, gluten-free, vegan, dairy/lactose-free milk beverage al- ternative that is perfect by itself or with ce- real. 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 benefits. Quinoa milk bev- erages are available in three flavors: Unsweetened Original, Unsweetened Vanilla and Vanilla Sweetened with agave instead of sugar. New for 2016, introducing Horchata or Tiger Nut Milk, a shelf stable vegetable based non-dairy beverage. Suzie's Thin Cakes continue to be the leader of the pack, now with a bold new look highlighting its non-GMO status, Whole Grain Council stamp and low calo- ries per serving. These puffed grain cakes are thin enough to be used as a bread sub- stitute, perfect with your favorite topping or simply delicious by themselves as a fa- vorite snack. They are now available in seven mouthwatering flavor profiles, as Buckwheat has joined the family. For more information about Good Groceries call 718.768.0821 or visit www.good-groceries.com. GN Hagensborg Chocolates Enters Organic Market Since 2007, Hagensborg Chocolates based in Vancouver, Canada, has been producing the finest all-natural gourmet chocolates. Its reigning Chocolate Princess personally chooses suppliers who harvest ethically, from sustainable cocoa plantations in re- gions renowned for exceptional taste and quality. Hand crafted by her royal high- ness's second generation chocolatier, each Truffle Pig chocolate is made with the finest chocolate and ingredients. This year, the company is launching Wild Boar Single Origin, an organic, fair trade line of bars, and is proud to announce it has won a Sil- ver award for the Salted Star Anise Wild Boar bar. Why Hagensborg? The company believes in the magic of chocolate. It is sweetening the world by making an emotional connec- tion with everyone who enjoys its prod- ucts. Hagensborg is committed to inviting all to be part of the fairy-tale of life, through childlike simplicity, playfulness and of course, quality. Hagensborg products have been mar- keted throughout Canada, the United States, Japan, Singapore, U.K. and Aus- tralia. Major department stores, specialty grocery chains, gift stores, book stores and many independents have fallen under the spell of its magical recipes. For more information about Hagensborg Chocolates, call 604.215.0234 or email sales@hagensborg.com GN

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