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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 1 4 2 bold flavors and a newly-designed 4.75- ounce re-sealable, stand-up pouch. The new Croccantini Bites are based on La Panzanella's original recipe, but add baked-in, natural flavors finished with a light seasoning on top. The new crackers are truly bite-sized and about half the size of the company's popular Mini Croccan- tini. Flavors available are: Italian Herb – a per- fect blend of Italian flavors inspired by a fresh herb garden; Sundried Tomato Basil – the warm flavor of sundried tomatoes bal- anced with the sweetness of basil; and Spicy Olive – a savory, olive flavor with spicy red pepper adding a touch of heat. "La Panzanella is delighted to introduce our new Croccantini Bites that are right on target with the latest trends in healthy snacking and consumers' growing desire for bold, spicy and ethnic flavors," said Paul Pigott, Chief Executive Officer of La Panzanella. "In creating the new Bites, we remained true to our original recipe and the hand-crafted nature of our product using only natural, wholesome ingredients. Our customers have come to love the unique crunch and texture of our Croccan- tini crackers and now they get all of that plus new exciting flavors in a snacking format." Croccantini Bites contain no preservatives and offer multiple benefits to diet- and health-conscious consumers at 110 calories per serving. They are all natural, low fat, lac- tose free, cholesterol free, vegan and certi- fied kosher. The Croccantini Bites stand-up, pouch- style packaging provides grocery, conven- ience and specialty food stores flexibility in merchandising the product. The product can easily be displayed on shelves, wire racks, baskets or temporary shipper displays. The brightly colored, award-winning package, featuring a window to view the product, is also re-sealable to preserve freshness and de- liver customer convenience. La Panzanella will be exhibiting its full line of artisanal crackers, including the new Croccantini Bites, at booth #4904. Samples of the new Croccantini Bites are available to show attendees. About La Panzanella Artisanal Foods Co. Seattle-area based La Panzanella Artisanal Foods Co. is part of the family-owned com- pany Madrona Specialty Foods. The com- pany's mission is to create uniquely-crafted and always delicious artisan foods. From an all natural, Non-GMO Verified line of Italian Croccantini crackers to European inspired, all natural Dolcetini ® artisan cookies, La Panzanella products are made with recipes and traditions handed down through genera- tions and preserved today. All products are certified kosher. Visit La Panzanella at booth #4904. For more information, go to www.lapanzanella .com or social sites including Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. La Panzanella (Cont'd. from p. 1) addition to Mooney Farms' product lineup. This year at the San Francisco Winter Fancy Food Show, Mooney Farms Corpo- rate Chef, Richard Hirshen, is preparing each of the three delicious flavors of risotto – Sun Dried Tomato Risotto, Sun Dried Tomato and Wild Mushroom Risotto, and Cranberry Almond Risotto – for attendees to taste. At this time, each flavor is offered in an easy-to-store plastic tub containing 15 serv- ings for specialty shops and retailers. The Sun Dried Tomato and Cranberry Almond Risottos are also available in the 3-pound Value-Pack size with 48 servings per con- tainer – a great value! Bella Sun Luci Cucina Italiano Risottos come premixed with herbs and spices and are easily prepared in just 20 minutes. The creamy Italian rice dish is a kitchen staple enjoyed as a side dish, or add your favorite lean protein for a main course. It is a perfect addition to a holiday meal or your everyday dinner. Bella Sun Luci Cucina Italiano Risotto stands out against other brands because of its great price and value added ingredients that make it a sure hit. About Bella Sun Luci Bella Sun Luci is a line of premium Mediter- ranean-inspired products created from au- thentic family recipes. The line includes a variety of deliciously sweet sun dried toma- toes, sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, pasta sauces, bruschetta spreads, bottled olive oil, risottos and marinades. Bella Sun Luci is produced by Mooney Farms, a third genera- tion, family-owned company that is based in Chico, California, and rooted in quality, in- tegrity and family values. Mooney Farms is a premier producer of sun dried tomatoes in the United States. Visit Mooney Farms at booth #4420. For more information, go to www.bellasunluci.com. Mooney Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) are Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti, represent- ing the third and fourth generation, with an aim to carry on the family legacy of being a diversified California agricultural business. The Ricchiuti family has long been known worldwide for their almonds, and more re- cently, for their organic almonds under the P-R Farms, Inc. label. P-R Farms, Inc. is a grower, huller, packer and shipper in addi- tion to being qualified in all export regula- tions, which has earned it an excellent international reputation. As members of the Almond Board of California, P-R Farms, Inc. abides by prescribed grower practices that are sustainable, economical and environ- mentally friendly. With a strong commitment to stay abreast of technological advance- ments, the family continually reevaluates and upgrades equipment and production methodologies to ensure exceptional prod- ucts, efficiency and food safety. In a quest to continue diversification while responding to consumer demands, the Ricchiuti family took on a new venture in 2008 drawing upon old world expertise and four generations of farming in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley to craft 100 percent estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil. The Ricchiuti's ENZO Olive Oil Company remains stead- fast in its pursuit to uphold the family's 100-year tradition of excellence by plant- ing each and every tree, harvesting the crop, milling the fruit and bottling the oil under the direction and supervision of Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti. This metic- ulous, hands-on approach is what Patrick and Vincent believe it takes to produce the finest oil. Most recently, the Ricchiuti family took another step to expand their product line by introducing the perfect complement to their ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil with the addition of ENZO organic balsamic vinegar. This prized Italian classic from Modena, Italy is fashioned in the Old World style where time-honored traditions and tech- niques yield a rich, complex and flavorful ar- tisanal treasure. There are three varieties of handcrafted, barrel-aged vinegars: Tradi- tional, Apple and Fig. As a proud member of the California Olive Oil Council, ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany adheres to the most stringent standards in the world and shares in the organization's mission of promoting fresh, certified extra virgin olive oil. ENZO Olive Oil is also sanc- tioned organic by the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, certified organic by Cal- ifornia Certified Organic Farmers, kosher certified by Kosher Supervision of America, as well as Non-GMO Project Verified. With their nationally and internationally acclaimed, award-winning line of varietals and infused ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil, ENZO organic balsamic vinegar and pre- mium P-R Farms, Inc. California almonds, one could easily agree that founders Vin- cenzo and Pat Ricchiuti would be most pleased to see the direction and progress that Ricchiuti Family Farms has realized since its inception back in 1914. Visit ENZO Olive Oil at booth #580. For more information, go to www.prfarms.com or www.enzooliveoil.com, email info@ prfarms.com or info@enzooliveoil.com, or call 559.299.7278. ENZO Olive Oil (Cont'd. from p. 1) With the popularity of its Spicy Garlic Original Pickles, Bread N Better Pickles and Bloody Mary Mixes, SuckerPunch has taken the next step in building na- tional awareness by creating a unique salsa with a flavor that starts with a bit of sweet followed by the signature Sucker- Punch heat. The SuckerPunch Green Tomato Salsa is available in a medium, as well as a hot ver- sion that continues the SPG tradition of a complex flavor profile with a tail end "Punch." The use of fresh vegetables with the concentration of green tomatoes provides an alternative flavor to the crowded category of red tomato based salsas. Additionally, the SPG commitment to nat- ural ingredients creates a clean product that complements the current product line that SuckerPunch Gourmet offers. SuckerPunch Gourmet, Inc., based out of Countryside, Illinois, was founded in 2011. SuckerPunch Gourmet offers spe- cialty food products with clean ingredients with no additives, preservatives, allergens or GMOs. SuckerPunch products are avail- able nationally through a variety of natural product distributors and wholesalers, as well as national big box and grocery chains. Visit SuckerPunch Gourmet at booth #5411. For more information, go to www .suckerpunchgourmet.com. SuckerPunch Gourmet (Cont'd. from p. 1) "We're seeing a great response from consumers. They're tired of snacking on the same old stuff like almonds, peanuts and pretzels," says Founder Kathie Pellic- cio. "Consumers want more nutrition and flavor from their snacks. SuperSeedz has both." It has been a busy and rewarding 12 months for SuperSeedz. Among other things, the brand continued expansion of its award winning Maple Sugar & Sea Salt flavor, in- troduced a convenient 1-ounce package and was featured on Good Morning America and in publications like Dr. Oz The Good Life and Good Housekeeping, to name a few. When asked about plans for 2017, Pelliccio noted, "I can't give details yet, but we'll be introducing several new products that will be game changers for the nut and seed category. Stay tuned." SuperSeedz features include: no shell, dry roasted gourmet pumpkin seeds made with simple, natural, delicious ingredients; offers more complete plant-based protein than all other major nut sources including peanuts, pistachios and almonds; vegan/vegetarian; allergen friendly – peanut-free, tree nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, fish-free, shellfish-free, soy-free and made with gluten-free ingredi- ents; Non-GMO Project Verified; and free of cholesterol and trans-fats. About SuperSeedz Rooted in homegrown beginnings, the idea for SuperSeedz was cooked up by founder Kathie Pelliccio in her own kitchen as a healthy snack for her family. Soon after de- veloping the tasty, nutritious treats, Kathie began selling them in local farmers markets and independent retailers. The brand has since grown from a small seedling into the fastest growing seed brand in America. Currently available in eight mouthwatering flavors – Sea Salt, Super Spicy, Somewhat Spicy, Tomato Italiano, Coco Joe, Cinna- mon & Sugar, Really Naked and Maple Sugar & Sea Salt – SuperSeedz are dry- roasted in small batches without shells, using a proprietary, artisanal pan-roasting technique that bakes the seasoning right into each seed. The result is an enhanced snacking experience with unparalleled taste and a delightfully addicting crunch. Super- Seedz products are sold at grocery, health food and gourmet food retailers across the U.S., including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Safeway/Albertson's, Inc. stores. They can also be purchased online at www.super- seedz.com. Visit SuperSeedz at booth #5504. For more information, go to www.superseedz.com. SuperSeedz (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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