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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2017 n GOURMET NEWS 1 4 4 and combined with Royal's Premium Bas- mati Rice. Royal Authentic Adventures is available now at nationwide grocers, including Harris Teeter, Kings Supermarket Inc./Balducci's, SpartanNash, Tops Friendly Markets, Wal- mart (California locations) and Costco, and hit shelves at Shaw's and Wegmans stores in May, followed by Weis Markets and Ran- dalls stores in June. Each variety of Royal Authentic Adven- tures delivers a global, gourmet adventure in a delectable side dish that cooks in only 12 minutes. Royal Authentic Adventures takes taste buds through a journey across the world's most celebrated culinary cul- tures, encompassing authentic flavors and ingredients native to each region. Blends include: Mexican-Style Basmati Rice – Fire Roasted Tomatillo and Green Chili flavor made with a special blend of tomatillos, green chilies, onions and other savory herbs and spices brings the warm and lively flavors of Mexico to family dinner tables. (Vegan and gluten free.) French-Style Basmati Rice – A medley of French Provençal Vegetables made with red bell pepper, thyme, carrot, parsley and garlic celebrates the beautifully balanced flavors of France's far-reaching culinary influence. (Vegan and gluten free.) Thai-Style Basmati Rice – Basil Lemon- grass Curry flavor infused with the mild- sweet yellow curries of Thailand, along with robust and spicy notes of citrus, lemongrass and ginger, combine to bring out the bright, fresh flavors of traditional Thai dishes in every bite. (Gluten free.) Greek-Style Basmati Rice – Herb and Lemon flavor made with a blend of classic Mediterranean spices and seasonings includ- ing lemon, oregano, parsley, garlic and olive oil is sure to become a family favorite. (Gluten free.) Japanese-Style Basmati Rice – Shiitake Ginger flavor made with shiitake mushrooms, ginger, green onion, soy sauce and toasted sesame flawlessly re-create the exotic and aromatic flavors of the Far East. (Vegan.) Moroccan-Style Basmati Rice – Herb Tagine flavor made with slow-roasted toma- toes, mint, cinnamon, cloves and chili pep- pers provides an earthy, yet delicately nuanced taste of the Middle East. (Vegan and gluten free.) Indian-Style Basmati Rice – Wood Fired Tandoori flavor made with garlic, paprika and turmeric offer an ode to India's masterful culinary influence. (Gluten free.) Argentinian-Style Basmati Rice – Chimichurri flavor is a vibrant and soulful blend of citrus juices, herbs and garlic, mak- ing this side dish a tango for the taste buds. (Gluten free.) Royal Authentic Adventures uses no artificial colors or preservatives and is made with basmati rice sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas. Overseeing the harvesting, milling, processing and distribution of its products, Royal Basmati Rice is dedicated to providing the highest quality of ingredients to its customers. For more information, visit booth #750 or go to www.authenticroyal.com. Royal Basmati Rice (Cont'd. from p. 1) from the company that has been the No. 1 premium pumpkin seed brand and the fastest growing for the last two years. "Consumers have definitely responded to our concept," said Founder Kathie Pellic- cio. "Because SuperSeedz has consistently added incremental growth to the snacking nut and seed category, we're really becom- ing an integral part of retailers' product mix. We think our organic offering will be even bigger." About SuperSeedz SuperSeedz is the no-shell gourmet pumpkin seed snack founded by Kathie Pelliccio, a mother of five, chef and entrepreneur. The idea was cooked up when Kathie was exper- imenting with dry-roasted pumpkin seeds as a healthy snack for her family. Years later, the business has grown from a small seedling into the No. 1 premium pumpkin seed brand, encouraging consumers to eat pumpkin seed snacks in a fun flavorful way. SuperSeedz are sold at grocery, health food and gourmet food retailers across the U.S., including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Safeway/Albert- sons Inc. stores. For more information, visit www.superseedz.com. About ChefsBest ChefsBest identifies and honors the best tast- ing grocery products in order to support the companies that make them and the people who choose to select them. Through its head- quarters in San Diego and the Center for Taste in San Francisco, the organization has judged thousands of grocery products and bestowed its Best Taste and Excellence awards on the highest-quality products since 2000. Through ChefsBest, brands can unlock coveted ad claims and consumers can garner insight they need to purchase the best-tasting and highest quality ingredients. ChefsBest awards are a nationally recognized trust mark used by numerous brands, both in and out of the grocery aisle. For more informa- tion, visit www.chefsbest.com. Visit SuperSeedz at booth #5937. For more information, contact media representative Joe Lupica at 760.473.9209. SuperSeedz (Cont'd. from p. 4) at Le Cordon Bleu in London, I discovered that one of the more versatile items in a tra- ditional English kitchen is chutney – specif- ically, green tomato chutney, which provides a delicious addition to poultry, fish and pork. It's also served as a wonderful topping on cheeses and baked goods. I brought that recipe home to America and soon found out that it was a hit here as well. Customers love the delicious combination of flavors that chutney provides. Since then, I've expanded the wide pairing range of my original Green Tomato chutney with Peach, Balsamic Red Onion and Apple Jalapeno varieties. For those who are always looking to be on the cutting edge of flavor exploration, or simply those who want an easy way to improve an old dish, Holmsted Fines chutneys are the answer. People who are familiar with chutney have made it clear to us that our product is superior to other chutneys on the market. GN: What is your goal for the show? RW: Our primary goal for this show is to continue to introduce people to our product. While the popularity of chutney continues to grow in the United States, the fact is, many people are unfamiliar with the variety of ways chutney can be used. GN: What brings Holmsted Fines the most pride? RW: Our company is extremely proud of our 'Committed to Give' policy. Holmsted Fines has promised to contribute 10 percent of our profits to organizations which provide assis- tance to people around the world. Currently, we are supporting International Justice Mis- sion (IJM) and Neverthirst. GN: Are you launching any new products this year? RW: Yes, we are! We're really excited to be introducing a new Apple Jalapeno chutney this month. Like all our products, Apple Jalapeno chutney has an excellent taste while adding a little spiciness to our lineup. GN: Which markets do you want to reach? RW: Our product continues to be popular with foodies, who often are familiar with chutney and its many uses. However, we are excited about making the average home cook a loyal customer. Our chutneys can be added to a wide variety of dishes quickly and easily to give them a unique twist that mixes up even the most basic recipe. GN: How do your products help your cus- tomers compete in their marketplace? RW: Holmsted Fines chutney is something unique. Customers find there is not a true substitute for our type of chutney. That said, given our boutique size and the limited dis- tribution (so far!), more often than not, other stores in the area will not have our product. That makes our customer's business 'the' place to get Holmsted Fines chutney. For more information, stop by booth #3518, go to www.holmstedfines.com or call 205.914.9017. Holmsted Fines (Cont'd. from p. 1) provide products that would enable the home cook to produce inspired restaurant level food using great ingredients and sim- ple cooking techniques. Each of our prod- ucts is produced with a small-batch artisanal approach because we respect raw materials. We use only natural ingredients and know the origins of each one. We know how to enhance flavors using good technique. Our team has an experiential, intuitive, scientific and inspirational un- derstanding of what makes products spe- cial. The Serious Foodie is dedicated to elevating home cooking to an art form, a cultural connector and a bonding vehicle while also realizing that people have busy lives, which makes it difficult to produce restaurant-quality food at home. We help foodies create a high-level meal without sacrificing time from their busy lives. We also enjoy sharing our experience so every serious foodie is able to learn with us as we explore unique new ingredients. Our website blog, Fork N Dine, has recipes, techniques and wine pairings to help food- ies make quick and impressive meals any day of the week. GN: What do you hope to accomplish at the show? JP: Our plan is to introduce more people to the Serious Foodie approach to creating in- teresting gourmet sauces, spice rubs and vinegars, and also to share how we use our resources to discover fun, hard-to-find ingre- dients. GN: What makes Serious Foodie especially proud? JP: We have grown very quickly in the one short year since our first Fancy Food Show. Success has been spurred by expanded retail and online sales. For example, three of our initial sauces – Romesco, Mirasol Mole and Hatch Chile – won awards last year. GN: Are you launching any new products this year? JP: Yes! We are more than doubling our cat- alog of products in 2017. We are introducing five new sauces, five spice rubs and a very exotic and amazingly delicious vinegar from New Zealand. The New Zealand vinegar uses the super fruit tamarillo, which is grown prolifically in New Zealand. GN: What industries look to you for product, and how do your products help your cus- tomers compete in their markets? JP: Our retail partners typically cater to cus- tomers who have an interest in healthy gour- met food, and who love to experiment with new international flavors. We do very well with specialty grocery, specialty butcher shops and chains that focus on fresh, healthy, gourmet ingredients. Our brand speaks high- end quality, from ingredients to packaging, to marketing support. Many of our offerings are unique and provide a 'first of its kind' product in many stores. We provide online recipes for the health-conscious home chef, focusing on prep time of 15 minutes or less. We have more than 100 on-line recipes, in- cluding a large selection of gluten-free all- vegetarian meals. This helps our retail partners with sales of our products. For more information, stop by booth #5443, visit www.serious-foodie.com or call 844.SFOODIE (844.736.6343). Serious Foodie (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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