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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 1 8 House of Webster Introduces New Organic Fruit Spreads Line House of Webster has developed a new line of Organic Fruit Spreads available for wholesale. These delicious fruit blends pair flavors you will not soon forget. Featured flavors are Strawberry Guava, Cherry Vanilla and Raspberry Peach, and are all available in cases of 12 or six and are 10 ounces net weight. These products are blended with organic whole fruit pieces and are sweetened with organic cane sugar. House of Webster has been producing high quality specialty food products for more than 80 years. With classic recipes made in small batches, House of Webster offers a variety of products such as jams, jellies, fruit spreads, preserves, fruit butters, mustards, relishes, salsas, salad dressings, barbecue sauces and rubs, marinades and other condiments. House of Webster products are sold on a wholesale basis all over the country under the House of Webster or Lost Acres label. It also offers private label services, as cus- tomers provide custom art to create labels and build their brand aware- ness. Small grocery chains, specialty grocery stores, farm stores, gift shops, amusement parks, hardware stores, museums and resorts offer House of Webster products because of its reputation for quality and value. Gifts are a huge part of the House of Web- ster offering as well. Corporate, online and direct mail gifting have been a huge part of its business for many years. Giving holiday gifts from House of Webster will include de- licious smoked meats and bacon as well as fine cheeses and baking mixes to add to the already famous jams and jellies. House of Webster has been a reliable and innova- tive co-manufacturer to serve national and regional food brands. With a full purchasing and research and development team, it can bring new item ideas to market in its SQF Level 2 Certified facility. Known for its stan- dards of quality and excellence in food man- ufacturing since 1934, House of Webster has expanded its capabilities in the fall of 2015 to become USDA Organic certified. For more information, visit www.house ofwebster.com or stop by booth #1355. Hatch Chile's Enchilada Sauces Driving Category Growth Retail sales of HATCH branded enchilada sauces increased more than 10 percent in 2016, and the HATCH brand has been one of the fastest growing brands in the category. The sales growth has been driven by record numbers of new item placements in major supermarket and specialty grocery retailers across the country. Hatch Chile Company's premium-quality enchilada sauces are full of fresh, authentic flavor – never watered-down; no unnatural ingredients. All the HATCH enchilada sauces are vegetarian and certified gluten free (GF). Hatch's green enchilada sauces are produced with fire-roasted New Mexican green chile peppers, and are also Non-GMO Project Verified. In addition to enchilada sauces, Hatch Chile Company also markets premium qual- ity green chile and jalapeño peppers, sal- sas, taco sauce and other tomato-based products. HATCH products are available in supermarkets and natural and specialty gro- cery retailers across the United States. Visit Hatch Chile Company at booth #886. For more information, go to www.hatchchileco.com. Natural and Innovative Revolutionize the Food Industry Consumers are becoming more aware of what goes into their food. They are looking for products that not only fit into their lifestyles, but also tell a story. It is as es- sential to them as transparency and the list of ingredients. They are in line with a changing food system that looks at food as a whole, from the ingredients to the people producing them, and the impact our food choices have to the environment and our- selves. They are not alone. Smaller food brands have emerged to meet this demand for better food choices and together are shaping the food industry. These brands are staying ahead of the curve with product innovation at its core. When it comes to food, smaller brands are more trusting and relatable to this new generation of con- sumers. Element is ahead of the game with a reinvented snack – a rice or corn cake coated in different flavors. It sources high quality ingredi- ents from small local farms in Italy and uses traditional recipes to create a natural and flavorful snack. Its different flavors fit different taste pro- files. From Dark Chocolate to Sweet Vanilla Orange, it has something for everyone. Its most recent flavor is a fresh and unique addition to the family. Sweet Mint is a corn cake made with non-GMO, or- ganic Italian corn and a rich coating of fresh mint. What makes it so special is the ad- dition of chia seeds to the corn cake and a one of a kind mint flavor. It's the first of its kind in the rice cake category, and not to be missed. Visit Element Snacks at booth #1286. For more information, go to www.elementsnacks.com or email info@elementsnacks.com. Lettieri & Co. Enters 29th Successful Year in Specialty Food Industry Based in Brisbane, California, Lettieri & Co. is an importer and distributor of gourmet foods from around the world, with a focus on fine Italian specialties. It services retail stores, foodservice professionals and spe- cialty distributors across the country. Above all, its commitment is to provide companies superior quality products with exceptional packaging. A majority of its exclusive house brands, grocery, foodservice, wine and spirit products are sourced directly from the pro- ducer, ensuring low costs and maximized profitability. Visit booth #4015 to check out all kinds of gourmet goodies and grab a slice of authentic pizza Napoletana made from scratch. The founder of Lettieri & Co., Francesco Lettieri, has always had a passion for food. Born in Calabria and raised in Chicago, Francesco was surrounded by homemade Italian food growing up, and always had the dream of entering the gourmet food business. He moved to San Francisco in 1973 and opened a small sandwich shop, called Mr. Submarine, in the Marina neighborhood. Mr. Submarine was a success and the business quickly grew to seven locations. In 1986, he sold the chain, and in 1988 officially opened Lettieri & Co. Francesco's dream of importing finely crafted food and wine from Italy and around the world had been realized. Throughout the years, the company has grown in size and now carries more than 75 lines of imported goods. His passion for food has not faded a bit. Francesco still trav- els the world, finding hidden culinary gems to bring to the shelves of your store or the kitchen of your restaurant. Along the way, Francesco and his wife Nevenka had two sons, Antonio and Dino. Both sons have been learning the food im- porting and distribution business from an early age and are excited to continue to grow the family business. "To me, knowing our customers' needs and mak- ing sure we fulfill them is our top priority," said Dino, Director of Sales and Mar- keting at Lettieri & Co. Tony, the Chief Operating Officer, has the same attitude toward the products that Let- tieri & Co. orders. "We always make sure that what we are ordering is what our cus- tomers want to see." With a solid base of well-established contacts around the world, and a new generation of Lettieris poised to grow the business, the future looks bright for Lettieri & Co! Visit Lettieri & Co. at booth #4015. For more information, go to www.lettieri.com, call 415.657.3392 or email lettieri@lettieri.com. Stonewall Kitchen Adds New Oatmeals and Coffees Specialty food creator, Stonewall Kitchen, is adding convenience to its impressive line-up of tasty products with the introduction of three single-serve oatmeal varieties and two single-serve coffees. The two coffees, Coastal Morning and Hazelnut Crème, are available in boxes of 12 and are compatible with most leading single- serve brewing systems. Both are made with 100 percent Arabica beans that deliver a rich, wonderfully balanced, robust flavor and aroma. Stonewall Kitchen customers have been enjoying fresh ground or whole bean versions of Coastal Morning for years, and will be delighted to see it now available as a single-serve. The new Hazelnut Crème fea- tures the delicious taste of roasted hazelnuts with a distinctively creamy, nutty, almost buttery essence that's sure to satisfy coffee lovers everywhere. After successfully launching four flavorful varieties of oat- meal earlier this year, Stonewall Kitchen is following it up with three single-serve options. Just like the originals, these single- serve varieties feature hearty whole grain oats that are steel cut for a full bodied tex- ture. Available in Maple Brown Sugar, Farm- house and Apple Cinnamon, they are also the ultimate in convenience. Each package is its own cooking vessel and bowl in one. Simply pour the recommended amount of hot water into the package, stir and eat. No pan or bowl is required, and when you're finished, simply dispose of the package re- sponsibly. Best of all, they are all delicious. The Apple Cin- namon Oatmeal has real apples and tasty cinna- mon, the Farmhouse variety is great on its own or mixed with your favorite toppings, while the Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal has the perfect balance of enjoyable sweet- ness. Busy mornings are sure to get a little easier with these great new single-serve cof- fees and oatmeal from Stonewall Kitchen. Visit Stonewall Kitchen at booth #524.

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