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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 1 2 0 Peanut Products from Bell Plantation Bell Plantation was born of one simple charge: to develop new and different prod- ucts to deal with a large surplus of stored peanuts. From this charge a star was born: PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter. In removing 85 percent of the fat by pressing the roasted peanuts, Bell Plantation developed a tasty al- ternative to traditional peanut butters, and people have taken notice. PB2 is popular with athletes for its ability to add delicious flavor and additional protein to meals. Chefs appreciate the ease of use in recipes both savory and sweet, and anyone watching their calories or fat intake can ap- preciate the flavor of peanut butter without the guilt. Following in the footsteps of PB2 is Chocolate PB2, which adds premium cocoa to the mix for a rich chocolate peanut butter that is absolutely delectable. Chocolate PB2 only tastes sinful, though, as it is just as healthful as the original PB2. Bell Plantation realized early on that the roasted peanut oil that had been pressed from the peanuts was too delicious to lose. Its Extra Virgin Roasted Unfiltered Peanut Oil has a rich nutty flavor that tastes great on everything from vegetables to chicken or fish. It is a delicious addition to recipes, as a drizzle on vegetables or salads, or for sautéing to give foods a rich roasted peanut flavor. The possibilities are endless! Bell Plantation recognizes that while PB2 is the bees' knees, not everyone is looking for an alternative to traditional peanut butters. That is why Bell Plantation also produces Plan- tation 1883 Peanut Butter in both smooth and crunchy. Plan- tation 1883 is all natural and sweetened with a touch of mo- lasses for an unbeatable flavor. In 2015, Bell Plantation introduced Plan- tation 1883 Chocolate, peanut butter with premium chocolate. Decadent, delicious and decidedly delightful, Plantation 1883 Choco- late is destined to be your next peanut butter craving. One day Bell Plantation's Chief Executive Officer was putting Plantation 1883 on his crackers, and thought, "What if we could turn peanut butter into crackers?" The result was Bell Plantation PBthins, a crunchy, slightly sweet and totally addic- tive cracker that packs the full creamy taste of peanut butter into 100 calories per all natural serving. Bell Plantation also pro- duces PBthins in a gluten-free version that is just as tasty as the original. As the Bell Plantation family of products continues to grow, you can count on its promise that when you buy Bell Plantation products, you are choosing flavorful healthy foods that are good for you and your family. For more information, go to www .bellplantation.com. Allied International Launches Puff Pastries from Spain For over 30 years, Allied International has been an industry leader in purveying pack- aged foods with exceptional quality and value. The Forrelli brand puff pastries, products of Italy, have won over customers in high-end markets and discount retailers alike throughout the United States and abroad. In March of 2016, Allied launched a new line of gourmet puff pastries made in Spain to complement the other fine baked goods of the Forrelli brand. Three varieties are cur- rently offered: Palmeras, with their elegant swirled shape and crunch of lightly caramelized sugar; Twists, another tradi- tional presentation found in the bakeries of Italy, Hungary and Russia; and Apple Strudel, a flaky puff enveloping sweet and lightly seasoned ap- ples. Sales have al- ready been strong as these products have made their way to distributors and end customers throughout the world. Allied International offers over 400 SKUs under its established brands Forrelli, Cam- bridge & Thames, and Mackenzie & Lloyds to name a few. Attention to detail and quality has positioned Allied as one of the leading quality food providers in various markets. Allied's mission is to offer a wide variety of gourmet products at the most competitive price and the highest level of customer satis- faction. From European puff pastries and butter cookies, to stone-ground wheat crackers and Asian rice snacks, to German candies with natural fruit flavors, Allied has sourced products from around the world to bring both extraordinary flavor and tremendous savings to its cus- tomers. For more information on Allied's vast line, go to www.alliedint.com. 100 Percent Grass-Fed Beef: Deli Meats from Old World Provisions After years of development, Old World Pro- visions has successfully launched 100 Per- cent Grass-Fed Beef: Deli Meats From Old World Provisions. In an ever-changing market where cus- tomers are demanding to know more about what they are eating, Old World Provisions has found the solution. "We pride ourselves for developing products that are ahead of the curve while producing them with an authen- tic old school style that would make our predecessors proud," says Ross Shuket, Vice President at Old World Provisions. "That is why after years of development and a long road to source the best materials, we are proud to have successfully launched our 100 Percent Grass Fed-Beef: Deli Meats from Old World Provisions." This product line and effort is supported by the Shuket family, which comes with four generations of experience in the trade. The Shuket's have been crafting some the finest New York Deli cured and smoked products over the last number of decades. This 100 percent U.S.A.-based supply chain supports this program from start to finish and in turn supports the agriculture com- munity, the skilled butchers, chefs and deli professionals across the United States. Shuket continued, "Our product focus al- ways has and always will be consumer driven. We believe in giving our customers what they want. That often means being adaptable and working hand in hand with each customer to achieve their goals. Right now, that means customers wanting to know more about what they are eating and where it comes from. In our mind, it is not a trend that will be going away." The Old World Provisions Grass Fed Beef line, taking into account what was seen in the market and with help from customers across the United States, Canada, Mexico and as far as the Middle East, contains roast beef, pastrami, corned beef, salamis and hot dogs. "It is an exciting time to be in the food business, we have the opportunity to make our customers excited about what they are eating and feel good about where it comes from," says Mark Shuket, President and Founder of Old World Provisions. For more information, call 800.BRISKET or visit www.oldworldprovisions.com. Big Tree Farms, The No. 1 Selling Organic Coconut Sweetener, Launches Coco Aminos Big Tree Farms is truly "Rooted in Good- ness™." From the beginning, its mission has been reversing the damage of commer- cial farming in Indonesia by helping farm- ers get back to their traditional roots. Operating Southeast Asia's largest organic supply chain, its vertically integrated oper- ation focuses on production and export of food products for retail and ingredient channels globally. It is committed to direct and transparent trade with smallholder pro- ducers, resulting in an extended community of over 14,000 family farmers working to- gether to produce the highest quality, nutri- tionally pure coconut and cacao products. Focus on quality, sustainability and inno- vation is applied to all of Big Tree Farms' products. After introducing the world's first Certi- fied Organic Coconut Sugar to the global market in 2008, Big Tree Farms remains the No. 1 selling brand (SPINS data, Octo- ber 31, 2015) and processor of this unre- fined, high-nutrient sweetener, with its one pound coconut sugar outselling the No. 1 agave SKU (SPINS data, October 31, 2015). Big Tree Farms' coconut nectar is also the fastest growing liquid sweetener in the U.S. (SPINS data, October 31, 2015). Bringing the first Fair-Trade Certification to coconut sweeteners in 2014, Big Tree Farms also tests for Low-Glycemic verifi- cation. Its retail line of coconut-blossom nectars and sugars includes items ranging in pack size from five-gram packets (retail 50-pack and foodservice 1,000 qty.) to five-pound pouches and infused flavors in 14-, 16- and 32-ounce packages. Sugars and nectars are both available for retail, foodser- vice and industrial use. The most recent innovation for Big Tree Farms is its Coco Aminos™, a soy-free and gluten- free all purpose seasoning sauce made from nutrient packed co- conut nectar. A perfect soy sauce alternative, Coco Aminos is not only an ideal seasoning sauce for many uses, but also offers essential amino acids and nutrients with every serv- ing. Made by Big Tree Farms in small batches, the flavor and quality surpasses all other coconut based amino products on the market today. Big Tree Farms' Truly Raw™ cacao prod- ucts are uniquely cold-processed in its iconic bamboo chocolate factory on Bali to protect the incredible phytonutrients and antioxi- dants found in cacao. Adhering to absolute transparency in its operation, Big Tree Farms ensures that all products are minimally processed, preserving the del- icate and powerful nutrients. The flavor of its cacao prod- ucts, particularly its cacao powder, truly is remarkably delicious and can be used just as you would conventional processed cacao ingredients. Cacao powder, cacao nibs and coconut nectar sweetened nibs are available in retail packaging as well as in bulk. Innovation continued in its launch of Coco Hydro ® , dehydrated real coconut water pow- der. Recognizing the negative environmental impact of shipping heavy beverages around the world, Big Tree Farms dehydrates fresh coconut water and captures the three percent of nutrients and electrolytes and produces a portable, sustainable powder – just add the water. Coco Hydro is available retail in a sin- gle-serve 22-gram and 25-serving pouch. For more information, go to www .bigtreefarms.com.

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