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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 2 4 Experience Ginger in a New Way with Savortree Herb Crystals Ginger Savortree ® Ginger 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. Made from real ginger, these Crystals have a re- freshing, authentic ginger taste and they are the hottest new ingredient in the kitchen! Not only does ginger have health and medicinal benefits, these crystals will add delight and balance to any meal. They are zesty and crunchy with just the right amount of ginger spice. From sweet to savory, add Ginger Crystals to salads, meats, seafood, pastries, fresh fruit, gelato, chocolate and even cock- tails. "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 Herb Crystals, Flower Crystals and Fruit Crystals are an original concept by Fresh Origins. They have dazzling, all-nat- ural colors and incredible flavors that come only from fresh whole herbs and flowers with absolutely no added flavors, preserva- tives or coloring and they are kosher certi- fied. Fresh Origins produces the most flavorful fresh herbs and edible flowers, which are carefully hand-harvested at the peak of flavor and color con- tent; these are then combined with cane sugar to create beau- tiful, flavorful crystals that look and taste amazing. Sa- vortree Crystals add an entic- ing 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 Crys- tals ® , Mini Flower Crystals ® and Mini Fruit Crystals ® are the next generation of glass rimmers. Mini Crystals have a finer granule size than regular Crystals and are perfect for creating distinctive up- scale cocktails. For Tea: Savortree Herb Crys- tals, Flower Crystals and Fruit Crystals dissolve readily in tea. Sweeten and flavor hot tea in a distinctive and delicious new way! Savortree Crystals are available in the following flavors: Basil, Cilantro, Gin- ger, Habanero, Mint, 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. For more information, visit booth #N1728 or go to www.savortree.com. Fall River Wild Rice Shows How Easy and Versatile Wild Rice Can Be An interview with Walt Oilar, General Man- ager, Fall River Wild Rice. GN: Tell our readers about your company. What's your main line of business? WO: Fall River Wild Rice is a grower- owned cooperative located in the rural mountains of northeastern California. It is an area well suited for growing wild rice. We supply wild rice to the retail and foodservice markets. GN: What is it that separates you from the competition and makes your company unique? WO: We are a small company from small- town America. With that comes a great de- sire to be customer service oriented, which we fulfill wholeheartedly. When you call our company, you're not calling a call center. Nine times out of 10 you'll be talking to me, and I'll personally han- dle any situation. I love talking to all callers! GN: What about products? WO: Though we're small, we're also inno- vative. In my mind our greatest achievement and contribution to the industry to date is starting the fully-cooked rice products. Wild rice requires a long cook time – around an hour. The solution was Fully Cooked Wild Rice in a retort, flexible package. This not only earned us awards, but, more importantly, gives us the greater satisfac- tion of helping consumers have one of the world's health- iest grains at their fingertips. Because it's more accessible and easier to prepare, more people are able to live a healthier lifestyle by utilizing wild rice in this fully-cooked for- mat. GN: What particular product will you be showcasing? WO: We'll be displaying all of our products. What we're especially excited to show is how easy and versatile wild rice can be. We'll be sampling a variety of products and uses for wild rice. GN: What do you hope to get out of the show? WO: We love attending this show – it's such a great at- mosphere! We hope we can reach more peo- ple with our products. Wild rice is a grain with tremendous health benefits. We hope we can help more people discover this wholesome, healthy grain and take advan- tage of our unique products. If we've done that, then we've been successful! For more information, visit www.fallriver wildrice.com, call 800.626.4366, email wildrice@shasta.com or stop by booth #5745. Performance Packaging Offers Safer Solutions to Food Companies It seems food recalls are continually at the forefront of the news these days, but Per- formance Packaging is offering something a little more for companies who seek to ensure that doesn't happen to their brand – a safer packaging solution. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration routinely updates food contact safety regula- tions, but they're far from easy to under- stand. Extensive language on what can and cannot be used as packaging is tough for companies, particularly smaller brands, to work through so they can get their products on shelves faster. So, while those regulations are critical, there is an easier way to get the packaging a company needs. "We're GFSI certified," said Robert Rein- ders, President. "Our customers in the food and beverage industry know they can turn to us for safe packaging that lessens the time from production to the retail shelf." Performance Packaging offers smarter packaging solutions, which is a way to ad- dress those regulations without contacting an attorney for a translation of the extensive documentation. With a line that includes ex- clusive straw pouches, lidding easy peel, shelf stable pouches and the ad- vantages almost every food and bev- erage company is looking for today, this is one company easily positioned to make it simple to get safe products on the shelf fast. Creating Innovation Performance Packaging is far from a tradi- tional packaging company. One of the biggest features its customers appreciate is the ability to bring packaging innovation to the table. Because statistics suggest brand packaging has a huge influence on purchase numbers, Performance Packaging continu- ally offers new possibilities to consumers through numerous patented technologies. "We're working to develop the best, new solutions our customers want, and that gives their brand an edge when they hit the store shelves. We invite you to explore some of our patented and patent pending advances such as Pixie Dust ® sterilization, Air- shield ® advanced food barrier and scaveng- ing technologies and our SipP ® Caps, SipP Zip and SipP Pouch Pop ® ," said Reinders. Performance Packaging is clearly a leader in safer packaging alternatives for food prod- ucts, as well as the disruptor in the packaging market in terms of creativity. Visit Performance Packaging at booth #2413. For more information, go to www.pplv.co or call 702.240.3457. Ceres Introduces Five New Premium Fruit Juices From farm to table, the new Ceres organic juices are 100 percent pure fruit. The juices start with the careful selection of the finest quality organic fruits from growers around the world, and are available in mango, guava, peach, pear and passion fruit flavors. The company is proud to say that its pro- ducers meet the highest organic farming standards to bring you perfect juice found in nature. From its humble beginnings in South Africa's Ceres Valley, it now distributes its premium range of organic juices to countries all over the globe. "We have really put our ear to the ground to find out exactly what people want when they're seeking organic juices to quench their thirst. A growing number of beverage lovers are on a mission to find premium juices that combine superior flavor and nour- ishing, wholesome ingredients. To meet that demand, we've created all natural, pure fruit juices with uncompromising nutrition and re- freshing, exotic taste that`s not easily forgot- ten," said Martin Pamensky, Chief Executive Officer, Ceres Juices North America. The company's success is rooted in the truth that Mother Earth lies at the heart of everything it promises to its customers. It believes that by taking care of the planet, all the goodness of earth will be absorbed into its juices. Unlike most organic juices which undergo a hot fill process that affects the juice's taste and nu- trients, Ceres organic juices are packed in a state-of-the-art facility in North America that flash pasteurizes the juice into clear PET bot- tles. This process ensures that all Ceres juices have a ripe, mouth-watering taste of fresh fruit and retain all essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The result is a superior drink that gives you a boost of pure natural goodness in every drop. Ceres organic juices are all natural, non-GMO, gluten- free, vegan and kosher with no added sugar or preserva- tives. Ceres Fruit Juices is a bev- erage company based in Paarl, South Africa. The company exports juices to more than 80 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. The U.S. is one of its largest markets where it's widely rec- ognized for its healthy ingredients and deli- cious taste. For more information, visit booth #982 or go to www.ceresjuices.com.