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OCG Show Daily Sunday, June 4, 2017 8 CAN'T MAKE IT TO PHILLY? AMOROSO'S BRINGS PHILLY TO YOU Nothing says more about the quality of your grocery store or supermarket than the quality of the bread you sell. That's why Amoroso's Baking Company is sure to enhance your company's reputation and help attract new customers. For more than 113 years, beginning in 1904 in Philadelphia, Amoroso's authentic Italian Hearth-Baked Bread and Rolls have been the stuff legendary Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, roast beef and roast pork sandwiches are made of. In the past 40 years, that fame has spread across the country and around the world. Amoroso's is "Why Philly sandwiches are world-famous."™ State-of-the-art frozen facilities and a unique "Thaw & Sell" retail program for grocery stores and supermarkets have enabled customers in all 50 states, as well as in Bermuda, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Guam, the Philippines and Puerto Rico to enjoy Amoroso's prod- ucts. Amoroso's legendary rolls are even available in Saudi Arabia. "Thaw & Sell" includes Amoroso's Hearth-Baked Kaiser, Club and Italian Rolls, all made in strict adherence to the close- ly-guarded family recipe. Using only the finest ingredients, Amoroso's Bread and Rolls are baked from scratch 24 hours a day, seven days a week and flash-frozen for immediate shipping. The result is a supe- rior product with a light, crisp crunch on the outside and a soft, yet firm bite on the inside. Now the classic Philly sandwich roll, so ubiquitous in Philadelphia, is available anywhere in the United States or around the world. So high is the qual- ity of Amoroso's frozen products, Philadelphia expatriates immediately recognize Amoroso's unique taste. With the resources and capacity to service both individual food retailers and large supermarket chains – even design custom products tailored to specific company needs – Amoroso's is the local Philly bakery that's become an international resource. Now the roll that made Philly sandwiches world-famous is available worldwide. Visit Amoroso's at booth #2667. For more information, contact Bob Rector at 215.863.8815 or brector@amorosobaking .com, or visit www.amorosobaking.com. REMBRANDT EXTRA AGED GOUDA FROM JANA FOODS Founded in 1995, Jana Foods is a New Jersey-based importer of fine cheese from around the world. Over the years, Jana Foods has established a strong port- folio of brands from many different countries, including Holland, England, Australia, Denmark, Argentina, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Hungary and others. Jana Foods carefully selects sup- pliers and holds them to rigorous stan- dards of quality, consistency and value. All of the products are produced in the traditional way, and are made with only fresh and natural ingredients. Jana Foods' vast assortment of products are offered in multiple sizes and packaging options to try and meet each customer's needs. Jana Foods maintained its small company values and attention to detail, with a staff that has over a century of industry experience. Products include: A Dutch Masterpiece Collection: (Rembrandt, Vincent, Vermeer, Frans Hals), Orange Windmill Collection: (Cablanca, Mediterranean Herbs, Leyden, Chili Pepper), Kroon Collection, Wyke Farms, Jana Valley, DairyVale, Gayo Azul, Oscar Wilde, Murray Bridge, La Paulina, Arvaniti and more. Rembrandt Extra Aged Gouda is 100 percent naturally and masterfully crafted from the milk of grass-fed cows. Traditionally ripened for one year, it is made from an exclusive Dutch Gouda recipe, a traditional approach that was specially created for producing and maturing the cheese in a clas- sic, natural way. This award- winning Dutch cheese has the sharpness of an aged Gouda balanced with a smooth, firm texture. It has a golden color and subtle caramel fla- vor. It is a true Dutch masterpiece. Visit www.janafoods.com to view the com- plete selection of products as well as for additional product information. For more information, email info@janafoods.com or call 201.866.5001. VERMONT CREAMERY ACQUIRED BY LAND O'LAKES Vermont Creamery will become an inde- pendently operated subsidiary of Minnesota-based Land O'Lakes, Inc. under a deal announced March 29. It will continue to produce its award-winning fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter and fresh dairy at the creamery in Websterville, Vermont. "We have always taken seriously our commitment to our farmers, employees and Vermont's working landscape – these values are at the core of our decision to sell the business," said Vermont Creamery co-Founder Allison Hooper. "As we experience unprecedented growth, we need a partner who can bring the resources and expertise necessary to help us realize our vision and the poten- tial of our business." "We purchased Vermont Creamery and welcome them to the Land O'Lakes family because we love their brand and would like to help bring it to even more people," said Chris Policinski, Land O'Lakes President and Chief Executive Officer. "We share a value-added, brand- ed approach to marketing our products, a meaningful respect for our customers and deeply rooted rural values." Hooper and Bob Reese, who found- ed the business together in 1984, say Land O'Lakes is the ideal new owner. A farmer-owned food and agricultural cooperative, Land O'Lakes has been in operation for more than 95 years. Widely known for its iconic butter brand, it is a diverse business that also includes Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField United. At its core, Land O'Lakes is driven by agricultural products that return value to farmers and fulfill its purpose of feeding human progress. "Vermont Creamery's heritage mir- rors our own here at Land O'Lakes – a company founded by people who care about bringing the highest quality prod- ucts from farm to fork," said Beth Ford, Land O'Lakes group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are excited about the culture of product innovation they have built in addition to the category itself and the opportunities for even more expansion." "After years of thoughtful planning and a rigorous selection process, we are confident that we have found the best steward of our business, values and peo- ple in Land O'Lakes. We are both respected dairy brands with deep connec- tions to farmers and an unyielding com- mitment to quality and innovation. We look forward to this opportunity to tell our story more broadly and increase access to our high-quality dairy prod- ucts," Reese added. Reese and Hooper will serve as trusted advisors and brand ambassadors for the business. President Adeline Druart and the leadership team will remain in place as will all employees of the business. Ayers Brook Goat Dairy is not included in the transaction. The Hooper family will retain ownership of the farm, which will continue to serve as a key supplier to the creamery and cata- lyst for the growth of the goat dairy industry in Vermont. The terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed. Adeline Druart, President of Vermont Creamery, remarked, "Bob and Allison have been such incredible entre- preneurs building Vermont Creamery's success and mentoring the team on their vision and values for the business. Partnering with Land O'Lakes adds the next key ingredients for our growth: additional resources and dairy expertise. This transaction positions Vermont Creamery for continued success in the future." Founded at a time when Americans rarely ate goat cheese, Vermont Creamery has grown over nearly 35 years to be a premiere producer of fresh and aged goat cheese, crème fraîche and cul- tured butter. With hundreds of awards and burgeoning national distribution, Vermont Creamery is respected as a pio- neer of the artisan cheesemaking move- ment in America. In 2014, Vermont Creamery was the second cheesemaker in the world to earn B Corp certification and will maintain this certification and commitment to its community, employ- ees and environment under new owner- ship. ORGANIC CHOCOLATE CHIPS FROM CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE Clasen Quality Chocolate, a U.S.-based manufacturer of chocolate and confec- tionery coatings, has recently launched a new brand of organic baking chocolate called Artisan Kettle™ Organic Chocolate. Artisan Kettle Organic Chocolate Chips and Baking Bars are made in Wisconsin, with organic, Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa from small-scale, fam- ily farmers in South America. Artisan Kettle blends its selectively sourced cacao with only a few, simple ingredients to create the best tasting organic choco- late there is to offer. The brand's unique recipes and connection to the far off places the cocoa comes from make this product truly special, and especially deli- cious. Available in Bittersweet, Semisweet, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate, each variety of the chips is sold in stand-up, reclosable bags. The baking bars are available in Unsweetened Cocoa, Bittersweet, Semisweet and Milk Chocolate. All varieties are: QAI Organic Certified; made with Fair Trade USA Certified ingredients; naturally gluten free; made with only non-GMO ingredients; Orthodox Union – Kosher Pareve and Kosher Dairy; and Unsweetened, Semisweet and Bittersweet vari- eties are allergen free. With all of these benefits and a suggested retail price of under $5.00, Artisan Kettle Baking Chocolate is an excellent value compared to organic baking chocolate available in stores today. For more information, call 608.467.3728 or go to www.clasen.us.