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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2016 n GOURMET NEWS N H 2 4 chocolate because of the bitter taste. The company brings the perfect balance between the chocolate and berries to temper the bit- terness, so even people who do not like 72 percent chocolate love it. Good Health Cocoa is creating its own cat- egory of chocolates. There are five varieties to choose from: Super Antioxidant, Lasting Energy, Digestion, Heart and Passion. In its Super Antioxidant, the company in- corporates tart cherries, cocoa nibs and acai berry to the chocolate to create a flavor that helps support the body's defense system. The Lasting Energy contains real blue- berries, goji berries and ginseng to help support energy and stamina. This will not make you nervous like drinking coffee and energy drinks, but will keep you energized for hours. The Digestion variety is designed for peo- ple with weak digestive systems. The com- pany adds coconut and almonds, along with ginkgo biloba to help support the digestive system. Doctors have recommended dark choco- late for years, so the company took this knowledge and added Hawthorn to its Heart chocolate to create a product that helps to support the cardiovascular system. Guys, do you have a stash of little blue pills? You should try Passion. The company uses orange, ginger, maca and passion flower which are beneficial for both men and women. Don't take it late at night though, or you will stay up. Eat it during the day for a couple of days and men, you will have a smile on your face for sure. The chocolates are available in bite-size squares in colorful gable boxes or bars in a point-of-purchase display. All of the ingredi- ents are non-GMO, making this the perfect product for the natural and specialty food channels. If you are passing through Denver, come tour the 15,000 square-foot chocolate fac- tory. You are sure to love it! Now you can enjoy your chocolate and the health benefits it provides! For further information, visit booth #6784, and after the show go online to www .goodhealthcocoa.com and www.centennial brands.com, or call 303.708.0300. Contact Sharon Adams, President, Centennial Brands at 303.909.3107 and sharona@centennial brands.com or Patti Shepard, Vice President, Centennial Brands at 303.708.0300 and pattis@centennialbrands.com. Good Health Cocoa (Cont'd. from p. 1) Expedite your Product Launch with Interpress and Interpac In the crazy "got to have it now and got to have it fresh" world, where new product growth in the convenience marketplace is in double digits, Interpress Technologies and Interpac Technologies is a turnkey solution for your successful launch. Develop a product, get it packaged, get it on the shelf and sell, sell, sell. Sounds like a good plan; however, what does one do to make this happen without breaking the bank when speed to market is critical? The finan- cial implications of missing a launch could be debilitating, especially for a small or start- up company. Introducing the Interpress and Interpac Headquartered in Northern California, the two sister companies combine package print- ing and co-packing to customers looking to launch new products or re-invent old ones. Interpress has three packaging manufactur- ing plants located in California, Texas and Wisconsin. Interpress is based in Sacra- mento, California and the co-packing plant, Interpac, is conveniently located 15 miles away in Woodland. How Interpress Does It Interpress specializes in formed cups and canisters with a variety of barrier and mi- crowavable single serving options for the "single-serving" size and "ready to eat" mar- ketplace. With specialized printing presses, cup forming machines and cup wrapping machines, Interpress offers packaging with high definition graphics meeting the needs for many products including oatmeal, soup, pasta, dried fruit, snacks, nuts and ice cream. Interpress has in-house graphics, prepress and an ink department to expedite your proj- ect launch and to ensure that your packaging will look great. Once the printed cups or cartons are complete, In- terpress will arrange for complimentary no-hassle shipment to Interpac. How Interpac Does It Interpac is a certified organic co-pack fa- cility offering blending and distribution services. Interpac has separate areas for filling dry foods in cups, bags and pouches in one section and another section for filling coconut, olive, flax and other specialty oils. The Quality Assurance Team maintains a multi-layered system of quality control processes to protect your product integrity even prior to entering the building. Ingredients and packaging mate- rials are documented and stored according to allergen characteristics and protective requirements. Interpac also builds pallet and shipper displays and handles distribu- tion. Simply ship in the ingredients and packaging and leave the rest to Interpac. In this growing "want it now" and "need variety of flavors" world, Interpress and Interpac is the secret to an expedient launch, handling the entire process from A to Z. Celebrating over 25 years of experience and innovation, Interpress Technologies is a leading food packaging manufacturer spe- cializing in formed paperboard containers, wrapped cups, printed sidewalls and folding cartons with high impact graphics. Interpress has three locations producing packaging "Made in USA" with SFI, FSC and PEFC certified sustainable paperboard. Interpac Technologies, a sister company, is a certified organic co-pack facility and fills cups, oils (coconut, olive, flax), bags and pouches. For more information, visit booth #555, call 800.929.9771, email inquiry@iptec.com or go to www.interpresstechnologies.com. SaltWorks Earns SQF Level 2 Certification with Highest Rating of Excellent by NSF As the leader of the gourmet salt industry, SaltWorks ® is truly passionate about salt. From the purity of the water sources and har- vesting practices to packaging and delivery, the company is devoted to innovating processes and pioneering technologies that produce the highest quality natural salts pos- sible, while preserving the artisanal crafts- manship and unique characteristics of each grain. SaltWorks' commitment to excellence is proven by the company's recent achievement of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Level 2 certifi- cation with an Excellent rating (the highest possible) by NSF International ® . The SQF Program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which guarantees that the safety and quality of SaltWorks' products are recognized globally, and demonstrates that it has executed and main- tains stringent safety controls. The company is also HACCP and GMP certified, and its full range of products is kosher certified by the Or- thodox Union (OU). In order to cater to a wide range of bulk needs, Salt- Works offers over 100 vari- eties of specialty gourmet salts available by the pound, pallet, truckload or ocean con- tainer. With a nearly limitless supply capac- ity, the company's salt processing facility, located just outside of Seattle, Washington, consistently warehouses over six million pounds of premium-grade salts ready for im- mediate shipment anywhere in the world. With the extensive selection of all-natural and clean-label sea salts for foodservice, manufacturing and processing applications, SaltWorks enables wholesale customers to pinpoint the ideal specifications for any application. The com- pany's impressive range of capa- bilities includes custom sieving, sizing, smoking and flavoring utilizing meticulous, proprietary and systematic techniques. SaltWorks is dedicated to providing supe- rior quality, excellent value and offering world-class customer service with guidance from trusted experts. The SaltWorks Difference: Optically Clean ® ; OU Kosher Certified; allergen- and GMO-free; large volume; clean label; and non-PHO encapsulation For more information, go to www.seasalt.com. Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts Pack Nutrients, Flavor and Crunch Based in Hilo, Hawaii, Mauna Loa Nut Cor- poration, a world-leading processor and mar- keter of macadamia snacks, announced the development of a recipe campaign that high- lighted the health benefits and versatility of using macadamia nuts in the kitchen. This is one of the first initiatives led by Hawaiian Host Inc., the world's leading brand and pro- ducer of chocolate covered macadamia nuts, which acquired Mauna Loa from The Her- shey Company in March 2015. The addition of Mauna Loa as a subsidiary brings together two strong legacies, with a combined 158 years of rich Hawaiian heritage providing authentic, high quality products to the world. Hawaiian Host continues to emphasize its chocolate macadamia products, while Mauna Loa, with a 40-percent share in macadamia nuts, will focus on its many flavor variations of macadamias, all packed with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins that are crucial for optimum health and wellness. Rich in minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, they're also a fantastic natural source of energy. "Aside from being a delicious snack full of essential nutrients, macadamia nuts add a delec- table crunch to just about any dish, from breakfast to a quick family dinner," said Casie McKinney, Assistant Brand Manager for Hawaiian Host, Inc. "We are thrilled to introduce a series of Mauna Loa recipes that provide our customers with new ways to enjoy macadamias as an ingredient that's guaranteed to elevate any meal." Hand-selected, dry roasted and vacuum sealed to ensure freshness, Mauna Loa pro- duces more than a dozen flavor varieties of macadamia nuts that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol which, as part of a daily diet, are proven to reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke and diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. To view the newly-developed Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Chicken Stir-fry recipe, visit www.maunaloa.com/recipes. About Mauna Loa Based in Hilo, Hawaii, Mauna Loa is a top processor and marketer of macadamia nuts and has a leading share in the macadamia snack nut market. Products are available through all major trade channels through- out the United States and selected interna- tional markets. For more information, go to www.maunaloa .com or stop by booth #245.

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