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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 5 4 A Blast of Sweet Heat: Savortree Herb Crystals Habanero Savortree Habanero Crystals are the newest flavor in the Herb Crystals ® , Flower Crys- tals ® and Fruit Crystals ® line by Fresh Ori- gins, a San Diego-based company. Habanero Herb Crystals are zesty and crunchy, with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Made from cane sugar and whole habanero peppers, Savortree's Habanero Crystals have an authentic, hot and fresh pepper taste that will add excitement to any food from sweet to savory, including salads, meats, seafood, pastries, fresh fruit, gelato and chocolate. "I love the Herb Crystals not only for their vibrant flavor, but also for the unique texture they impart to my desserts," said Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini. Savortree Crystals are an original concept by Fresh Origins. They have dazzling, all- natural colors and incredible flavors that come only from fresh, whole herbs and flow- ers, with absolutely no added flavors, preser- vatives or coloring and they are kosher certified. Fresh Origins produces the most flavorful, fresh herbs and edible flowers, which are carefully hand-harvested at the peak of flavor and color content; these are then combined with cane sugar to create beautiful, flavorful crystals that look and taste amazing. Savortree Crystals add an en- ticing and distinctive finishing touch to any culinary creation. Add color, texture and fla- vor to salads, fresh fruit, chocolates and much more. For Mixology: Savortree Mini Herb Crystals, Mini Flower Crystals and Mini Fruit Crys- tals are the next generation of glass rimmers. Mini Crystals have a finer granule size than regular Crystals and are perfect for creating distinctive upscale cocktails. For Tea: Savortree Herb Crystals, Flower Crystals and Fruit Crystals dissolve readily in tea. Sweeten hot tea in a distinctive and delicious new way! Savortree Crystals are available in the fol- lowing flavors: Basil, Mint, Cilantro, Ha- banero, Fennel, Rose, Hibiscus, Cranberry and Pumpkin Spice. They are shelf stable and best used before six months, but can be frozen for a longer shelf life. About Fresh Origins Fresh Origins is America's leading producer of micro- greens and edible flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep pas- sion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins' products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs. The farm is located in San Diego County, where the near perfect weather allows for year-round produc- tion and harvesting. Fresh Origins produces over 400 Microgreens, Petite™ Greens, Edi- ble Flowers, Shoots, Tiny Veggies™ and much more. Fresh Origins' products are on top of the finest cuisine in the world! For more information, visit booth #4319 or go to www.savortree.com. Esplendido Douro Debuts Gold Award-Winning Azeite Esplendido In its Fancy Food Show debut, Seattle olive oil company Esplendido Douro is showcas- ing its premier extra virgin olive oil Azeite Esplendido, which received the Gold Award at the 4th annual New York International Olive Oil Competition in April 2016. The event garnered 827 olive oil entries from 26 countries – the largest international collec- tion of olive oils ever assembled. Esplendido Douro's first retail product stood out among numerous highly esteemed, longstanding producers to receive the top honor in its first year of business, which can be attributed, in part, to the region from which it originates. Azeite Esplendido is produced on a single estate in the historic Tras-os-Montes region of the Douro Valley in Portugal and situated in one of the country's six Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) zones. The local environ- ment features soil and a microclimate ideal for growing olives, and has done so for more than one thousand years. Combined with state-of- the-art pressing and bottling technology, the Douro Valley delivers some of the world's finest, low-acidic, naturally flavorful olive oils that offer great health benefits. Despite longstanding local acclaim, it took Esplendido Douro founder Sheila Fitzgerald four years to bring the olive oil to the U.S. Her quest began when Fitzgerald met her now business partner, Portuguese native Jorge Caeiro, while hiking a coastal trail in Northern Portugal. Along the trail, Fitzgerald and Caeiro were invited by a local olive pro- ducer, Henrique, for lunch, where she first tasted and experienced this world-class olive oil that later evolved into her award-winning product. She saw an opportunity to showcase this su- perior olive oil to U.S.-based con- sumers, whose interest in healthy, natural and quality food was rap- idly growing. Through language barriers, time differences and cultural variances, Fitzgerald eventually won the trust of the producer, who maintains a fierce commitment to quality control. Henrique's heritage expertise en- sures that each olive is well-tended without pesticides, carefully selected and picked by hand at the perfect maturity. Upon harvest- ing, it is immediately cold-pressed and bot- tled within 12 hours at the Tras-os-Montes facility prior to shipment, to retain its deep fruity flavors and fresh aromas. The result is an exquisite golden-green oil that is excep- tionally fragrant with grassy notes, a spicy taste and a pleasantly peppery finish. After an extended process of gaining FDA approval, the first shipment of Azeite Es- plendido arrived in Seattle in early Feb- ruary 2016. Esplendido Douro is now the exclusive international exporter of qual- ity olive products from the Douro region and Fitzgerald is dedicated to heralding the many health benefits of premier olive oils. Azeite Esplendido is best repre- sented when used in vinaigrettes, as a dip for crusty breads or a finishing drizzle for grilled foods, bean dishes and crisp-tender vegeta- bles. Azeite Esplendido olive oil is offered in 500ml bottles and retails for $24.95. It is avail- able at select specialty/gourmet shops and gro- cery stores throughout the country, as well as online at www.esplendidodouro.com and the highly selective www.bestoliveoils.com. For ordering information, email support@esplendidodouro.com or stop by New Brands on the Shelf, South Pavilion for sampling. Increase Holiday Sales with Ariston Have the perfect gift on your shelf this year! We all know what the holidays mean – con- sumers frantically searching for the perfect gift and retailers trying to offer the gift that will hopefully catch the consumer's eye. With Ariston extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar, it's a "no brainer." You probably already know Ariston by its pioneering "Ariston Fusti Refill and Save Program" that it started in 1997. Now, get to know the company by its beautifully prepackaged gift items. Ariston's oils and vinegar are not only pre- mium quality and a proven success with its current retailers; they are also reasonably priced for the retailer and for the consumer. Increase your sales this holiday season with its suggested pairings of extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils and balsamic vine- gars. Help your customer create the perfect gift for the foodies on their list with Ariston Specialties' recommended pairings. Ariston's large variety, premium quality and low pricing keeps you ahead of the game with your customer's needs and demands. These products are an excellent add-on to all gift baskets and may be com- bined with Ariston marmalades, olives, tapenades and honey to give your customer the ultimate Greek and Mediterranean food gift basket. Ariston Specialties recognizes the needs of its retail stores and splits cases into six and six pieces without an extra sur- charge. It wants to work with you! With this convenience, Ariston gives you more spend- ing choice so that you can carry the entire product line with the same amount invested. With Ariston Specialties' large range of extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars, your customers are spoiled for choice. Its extra virgin olive oils are sourced from its family's farm in Greece and local farm- ers, making these prod- ucts truly family owned and artisan. It comes down to Ariston Premium quality products, family operated business, reason- able price, excellent markup, customer sat- isfaction and having a vendor that is willing to work with you and cater to your needs. For more information, contact Ariston Spe- cialties LLC at 860.224.7184 or ariston specialties@hotmail.com. Bee-ing the Change We Seek The B Corporation ® movement is quickly gaining momentum and being a sustainable company is becoming more important when it comes to building relationships with busi- nesses and customers. The element of trans- parency is something that is highly sought after now more than ever, and GloryBee ® has taken this step to open the pages of its book to show the world how it does business. GloryBee was founded on the core values of faith, genuine relationships, healthy living and stewardship. It became a Certified B Corporation because it believes that business can be a force for good and inspire change for the better. Attaining this esteemed B Corp™ certification is its way of demon- strating its resounding commitment to its core values. Second generation Owner and Executive Vice President, RaeJean Wilson, says, "We believe that GloryBee is here for a greater purpose. While we have the privilege of sell- ing natural, quality products to our cus- tomers, we believe that this B Corp certification has validated how we do busi- ness to ourselves and to our community." Being a Certified B Cor- poration indicates that Glo- ryBee meets the rigorous standards of social and en- vironmental performance. One way it is striving to bring positive change into the world is with its Save the Bee ® social initiative. It does this by giving 1 percent of its retail honey, bee- keeping and honeystix sales to organizations dedicated to saving honey bees. GloryBee's B Corp status gives the busi- ness a road map for sustainable growth. To the company, this is much more than just a stamp of approval. Maintaining its B Corp certification will challenge it to improve on its sustainable practices as it grows and remind it to constantly consider how it is affecting the environ- ment, the community, its employees and its clients. At GloryBee, it will "Bee the Change" and work toward the one unifying goal that all B Corporations share – to redefine success in business. Visit GloryBee at booth #958. To learn more, go to www.glorybee.com. To find out how you can partner with the Save the Bee Pro- gram, visit www.glorybee.com/savethebee or call 800.456.7923.

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