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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 2 2 Apricot Power: High-Quality Products and Supplements Apricot Power has been a reliable source for quality apricot seeds, B17 products, supple- ments and more for over 19 years. The com- pany has been providing bitter, raw California-grown apricot seeds since 1999. Since then, Apricot Power has grown to sell more than 100 different high-quality prod- ucts and supplements to health-conscious customers around the world. The Finest Quality Bitter, Raw California-Grown Apricot Seeds Picked at the peak of harvest, air-dried natu- rally and packed fresh in a kosher-certified facility, these seeds are ready to eat plain or grind into powder for coffee, smoothies and more. Apricot Power seeds are unprocessed, untreated and pesticide/herbicide-free. Crops are laboratory-tested for quality and measure up to 20mg of B17 per seed. B17 Capsules and Tablets Apricot Power's natural B17 is extracted from apricot seeds and made into 100mg and 500mg tablets and capsules. It's perfect for those that want to increase their intake of B17. B17 Seed Capsules Those that find raw apricot seeds too bitter can choose to avoid the taste by consuming Apricot Power's seed capsules. Each capsule contains the equivalent of 2-1/2 seeds or about 50mg of B17 along with B-15 and the naturally occurring enzymes found in apricot seeds. ApriSweet Dark Chocolate Bars The new 2.5 ounce, B17-enhanced ApriSweet Dark Chocolate bars are infused with B17, but the food profile of the rich, smooth, dark chocolate is so good you won't even taste it. ApriSweet Dark Chocolate is made using 100 percent fair-trade, or- ganic cacao along with a mix of carb- and fat- blocking sea vegetables and plant fibers. These bars are sugar-free, gluten-free, soy- free, non-GMO and vegan. They have zero net calories from carbs and fat. B17-Infused, Anti-Aging AP Skin Care Line Apricot Power has added four new products to its exclusive line of B17-infused skin care products. Anti-Aging Sunblock, Anti-Aging Lip Scrub, Anti-Aging Lip and Cheek Res- cue and Anti-Aging Facial Scrub are ready to ship. Each product in the AP line is hand- made using organic, natural and wild-har- vested ingredients. Apricot Power is more than just high-quality products. Its world-class customer service is the foundation of the company, and it's backed by an iron- clad 100 percent cus- tomer satisfaction guarantee. The com- pany also provides same day shipping, accurate order fulfill- ment and laboratory-tested products. Its "Ex- cellent" Trustpilot rating is a testament to the company's customer dedication: www.trust pilot.com/review/apricotpower.com. Visit Apricot Power at booth #4370 and learn about its show special. While you're there, chat with G. Edward Griffin, author and documentary writer/producer; Dr. Mar- lene Siegel, Holistic Veterinarian, writer, lec- turer; former NBA great John Salley, actor, and talk show host; and Ty Cherry, Nutri- tional Biochemist and Holistic Nutritionist. Spin the prize wheel, enter the daily drawing and sample some of the company's newest products. Visit Apricot Power at booth #4370. Divine Chocolate's New Packaging Refresh Divine Chocolate, the only chocolate com- pany which is fair trade and co-owned by cocoa farmers, has redesigned its packaging for the first time in five years. The refresh is intended to make the company's bars stand out on shelves and communicate their brand story more effectively. The redesign includes a new embossed "Owned by Cocoa Farmers" seal on the bars. After extensive brand research, Di- vine Chocolate found that 1 in 10 con- sumers were more likely to buy Divine Chocolate because of its new seal. Troy Pearley, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Divine Chocolate North America says, "At the end of the day, the reason why people buy Divine Chocolate is because it's seriously good chocolate. Additionally, with our new pack design, we have a strong opportunity to in- spire consumers by highlighting the fact that the farmer ownership model is at the heart of our business." Other modifications to the front of pack design include changing the adinkra symbols to a uniform color so that customers can more easily navigate their range, switching chocolate bar's descriptors' color to white text for improved leg- ibility, and placing cocoa percentages on the front of bars for consumers inter- ested in cocoa content. "High cocoa flavored bars have been growing fast as chocolate explorers discover new and exciting ways to enjoy the benefits of higher cocoa such as richer taste and lower sugar," explains Senior Marketing Manager, Liz Miller, about the choice to in- clude cocoa percentages on the front of the packaging. The back of the bars also include new cer- tifications from The Vegan Society and B Corporation as well as new placement of the Non-GMO Project seal. Addi- tional markers include simpli- fied product claims such as no artificial ingredients, all natu- ral, 100 percent pure cocoa butter, and no palm oil or soy. A recent analysis of market researchers at Nielsen have found that products with non-GMO claims have seen a +18.2 percent boost in sales while products free from artificial colors and flavors have received a +16.2 percent in- crease in the last five years. Visit Divine Chocolate at booth #4974. Pine River Maker of Award-Winning Gourmet Cold Pack Cheese Spread By Mary Lindemann, Marketing Director, Pine River Pre-Pack Building from five generations in the dairy industry, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc. has been crafting nationally-recognized, gourmet cold pack cheese spreads for more than 50 years. Every batch of Pine River Cold Pack Cheese Spread is hand crafted with natural aged, Wisconsin Grade A Cheddar, real dairy ingredients like butter, and other unique fla- vors to create a creamy, flavorful spread. Per its name, Pine River Cold Pack Cheese Spread is never heated, helping to maintain the cheese flavor, making it a great alterna- tive to natural cuts of cheese for everyday cooking. Pine River offers 16 flavors with Port Wine, Sharp Cheddar, Garlic & Herb and Hot Habanero also available in a clean label variety made with no preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. Beginning in Spring 2019, the clean label line will also be rBST Free. In addition to the flavors available under the Pine River label, the company is reg- ularly contracted to create unique fla- vors under private label. Wineries, breweries and others work with Pine River, utilizing their experience to create a variety of individualized cold pack blends. With a recipe full of quality ingredients and a rich dairy history, it's no surprise that Pine River continues to be a leader in the cold pack cheese food category at every con- test entered. In 2017, Pine River took home top spots at the United States Championship Cheese Competition, American Cheese So- ciety Judging & Com- petition, Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest, and the World Dairy Expo Dairy Products Con- test. Pine River Cold Pack Cheese Spreads are available in a vari- ety of retail sizes and food service containers and must be kept refrigerated. See the list of retail outlets at www.pineriver.com/find- wisconsin-cheese. Visit Pine River at booth #7308. For more in- formation, go to www.pineriver.com, email pineriver@pineriver.com or call 920.726.4216. Hitting the Sweet Spot with All-u-Lose For the past two years, Santiva International has been focused on the creation of the healthy sugar alternative. Its mission is to bring to consumers the ultimate sweetener with a great taste, nearly calorie-free and low carbs. All-u-Lose ® is finally available for the health-conscious consumer in non-metabo- lizing crystalline and liquid. It is also offered in a variety of flavors – Maple, Maple Bacon, Honey and S'mores – and comes in a baking blend pouch. The sweetener can be used for baking, cooking and beverages. All- u-Lose delivers the satisfying taste without all the calories and carbs. All-u-Lose tastes like sugar because it is a non-GMO plant-based rare sugar. Most im- portantly, the sweetener has 90 percent less calories than traditional sugar and is low glycemic, with little impact on blood glucose or insulin levels. It's a perfect sweetener for health-conscious consumers who also may have some dietary restrictions. Some sweeteners have an unpleasant af- tertaste and contain sugar alcohol which may cause bloating and distress. All-u-Lose is made of natural ingre- dients and is perfectly safe for consumption. People of all ages from 2 to 102 can enjoy the benefits of All-u-Lose. Santiva Interna- tional offers a broad line of healthy gourmet foods with superior flavors – seasonings, desserts, herbs, oils, soups and much more. It is committed to bringing innovative healthy gourmet prod- ucts to the marketplace. Santiva International is the first company to make All-u-Lose products available directly to the consumer. Multiple patents are pending on its ground- breaking propri- etary blends and more products are just around the corner. The company's focus on innova- tion touches everything it does, whether creating new culinary delights or promoting and advertis- ing great products for worldwide distribu- tion. Taste it to believe it! For more information, visit booth #188, go to www.santivaint.com, email sales@ santivaint.com or call 888.988.2900.