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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JANUARY 2018 n GOURMET NEWS 7 0 Ariston Specialties Introduces Tuscan Herbs Infused Olive Oil Ariston has introduced a new infused olive oil – Tuscan Herbs infused olive oil. Ariston Tuscan Herbs infused olive oil is made from 100% Extra Virgin Olive oil that is sourced from its own farms and from local farmers in the Messinias region of Greece, famous for its olives, extra virgin olive oils and figs. This Tuscan Herb infused oil pairs nicely with Ariston's Sicilian Lemon Infused Bal- samic Vinegar for a sweet and zesty dressing combination or marinade. Ariston Tuscan Herbs is an amazing addi- tion to your pasta, tomato sauces, soups, hummus, sautéed vegetables or even to spread on your bread to en- hance the flavor of your Ital- ian Grinder as they say in New England where Ariston's United States headquarters is located. The Ariston Tuscan Herbs infused olive oil is also a wonderful addition to grilling your meats, chicken or tuna steaks. Buon Appetito! For more information, call 860.224.7184 or email ariston specialties@hotmail.com. Coconut Ingredients from Franklin Baker, Inc. Franklin Baker, Inc. is the largest processor in the Philippines and a premier supplier of coconut ingredients to the global food mar- ket. It has been in business for 125 years and takes pride in long standing customer rela- tionships, many of which exceed 50 years. Its products are produced in the Philippines from the freshest nuts available, at one of the company's three manufacturing facilities, where proprietary processing is utilized to ensure freshness and long shelf stability. It controls the process from tree through ship- ment, allowing customers to have the highest level of safety and confidence in the product supply chain. Benefits include: wet steam pasteurization of all the coconut – no other competitor pas- teurizes their product; BAX testing for sal- monella, which is 10,000 times more sensitive than the competition's BAM method; reliable and proven service levels for all products including specialty items; R&D and technical support direct from the Philippines; Franklin Baker guarantee of sat- isfaction; and three U.S. warehouse loca- tions. Franklin Baker offers an extensive portfo- lio of coconut products, including: desic- cated coconut i n c l u d i n g sweetened and toasted, co- conut chips, coconut water – single strength, coconut water concentrate, coconut milk, coconut concentrate, coconut cream, virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut sugar and other coconut products. Franklin Baker holds extensive third-party certifications, including: RSB (Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials), Non-GMO Project Verified, Fair Trade USA, BRC, Control Union, USDA Organic, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP, FDA Philippines, GMA-SAFE, AB PAO Accred- ited Testing Laboratory, SEDEX, Kosher, Halal certified and Award of Excellence, 2016 American Master of Taste & Gold Medal Endorsement for Supe- rior Taste by Chefs In America. The company's levels of product certification are unrivaled and provide customers with confidence in the quality, safety and sources of what they are buying. The company holds itself to the highest product standards, which makes Franklin Baker, "A Cut Above the Rest!" Franklin Baker offers bulk, foodservice and retail packaging options to meet your business needs. For more information, visit Franklin Baker at booth #152. Frontier Soups Mississippi Delta Tomato Basil Soup Mix Frontier Soups™ has reimagined a classic with Mississippi Delta Tomato Basil Soup Mix. This nostalgic soup is gluten free and a year-round favorite. It can be dressed up with fresh tomatoes, shrimp and feta cheese for a satisfying summer meal. Dried pinwheel tomatoes are eye-catching in the clear pack- aging. The suggested retail price is $6.49. For more information, call 800.300.SOUP (7687) or go to www.frontiersoups.com. Blue North Fisheries Launches Humane Harvest Pacific Cod at Retail Blue North Fisheries and Town & Country Markets have introduced the first opportunity for consumers to buy Humane Harvest line- caught Pacific cod. Cod caught aboard the in- novative Blue North fishing vessel are stunned immediately upon harvest, minimiz- ing stress and producing a healthier and tastier fish. The vessel is also the first in the Bering Sea to use Moon Pool technology, harvesting fish from inside the vessel rather than the weather deck, eliminating the crew's exposure to dangerous sea conditions. "This seems a natural next step in our commitment to offer sustainable seafood and conscious food choices to our shoppers," said Susan Allen, shareholder and Director of Brand Development for Town & Country Markets. "We are excited to offer this Hu- mane Harvest cod to our customers, and are honored to be the first retailer to do so." Once cod is individually caught through the Moon Pool using hook and line, a stunning table immobilizes the fish, putting the central nervous system to sleep prior to processing so it feels no stress or pain. The fish is then fil- leted and frozen at sea for optimal freshness. "We believe that all sentient beings, in- cluding fish, deserve to be treated as hu- manely as possible," said Michael Burns, co-Founder and Chairman of Blue North. "When we looked at potential partners to in- troduce this new product to consumers, we immediately thought of Town & Country Markets. My family and I have shopped for more than 30 years at our local Bainbridge Island Town & Country store." The Blue North Humane Harvest Initia- tive was launched in 2015 and has been available on a limited basis to restaurant groups since then. This announcement with Town & Country Markets represents the first time the company has been able to pro- vide a filleted product to retailers for direct- to-consumer sale. Blue North's Humane Harvest Pacific cod is also higher quality than other Pacific cod because the fish experience reduced stress. In a blind study done at the School of Food Sciences at Washington State Uni- versity, Humane Harvest fish were proven to have higher levels of nutrients and pro- teins, were flakier and had improved mus- cle texture. "Seafood is one of the most important nat- ural vectors for high nutritional value protein and omega-3s for humans," Dr. Mah- moudreza Ovissipour wrote in his WSU re- port published in 2015. "Since fish can feel pain and stress, these factors can easily in- fluence their quality, nutritional value, shelf life and consumption safety." Because the fish is immediately frozen at sea, it retains its freshness longer, making its superior quality even more noticeable for consumers. Further, Pacific cod is recog- nized by leading nonprofit watchdog organ- izations as a sustainable seafood product, and Alaska-caught cod is noted as a "Best Choice" by the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch List. "We like to say that doing the right thing tastes better," added Burns. "In the case of Humane Harvest line-caught Pacific cod, it's the most responsible, healthy, and hu- mane choice to make and for us, nothing tastes better."

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