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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 3 2 Pistachio Chewy Bites: Taste, Quality, Nutritional Value Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella has been growing and processing pistachios in the Central Valley of California since 1986. As a family owned and operated company, it takes great pride in its tradition of excel- lence, making Setton your preferred Califor- nia pistachio supplier. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin valley, Setton at- tends to each detail of growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing and packaging pistachios. Setton is the second largest pista- chio processor in the United States and ex- ports to more than 50 foreign markets. The company's commitment to sustain- ability is a top priority: solar energy powers its daily operations while all bio-mass are re- duced, reused and recycled, ensuring none of it goes to waste. Its facility incorporates the latest technologies in each stage of produc- tion and its ability to focus on every step of the process ensures the top quality and value of its products for customers. Nuts have always been viewed as a healthy snacking option, and as one of the best choices pistachio sales have been rising over the past decade. Health-minded con- sumers are actively searching for alternative sources of plant-based protein and nutri- tious snacks that are also delicious; pista- chios perfectly fit the bill. It is with this in mind the Pistachio Chewy Bites were cre- ated. "The Setton team worked tirelessly on creating the Pistachio Chewy Bites ensuring the taste, quality and nutritional value is at its best," said Setton Farms Chief Oper- ating Officer Mia Cohen. Pistachio Chewy Bites products are an all-natural snack packed with over 50 percent heart healthy pistachios and simple ingredients. Each bite has 3 grams of protein, zero trans fat and no cholesterol. They are filled with protein, potassium and fiber, mak- ing them a convenient on-the-go sized snack that is both delicious and nutrient dense. These wholesome treats are vegan, certified gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified and kosher. The company's original variety Pistachios + Cranberry combines pistachios with an- tioxidant rich cranberries for a unique snack unlike anything on the market. The new Pis- tachio + Blueberry Infused Cranberry and Coconut variety is a delicious blend of pis- tachios, blueberry in- fused cranberries, coconut and a touch of maple brown rice syrup. A third variety, Pistachios + Plum, will launch this summer and combines, pista- chios, dried plums and date nectar with a touch of lemon for a distinctive and fresh tasting snack. Individually wrapped to maintain their light and chewy texture, the Pistachio Chewy Bites are available in several packaging op- tions. Attractive shippers include a 6-pack bag floor display as well as a 1-bite Gravity Feed Display. For check out there is a 32-bite Counter Caddy, and bulk cases are available as well. Visit Setton Farms at booth #5727. The San Francisco Salt Company: Pure and Simple The San Francisco Salt Company ® is the fastest growing salt brand in America. Estab- lished in 2002 by Lee Williamson, it supplies premium salt products to increase well-being from the inside out. The company's core mission is to serve its loyal customers with a salt of the earth experience and to provide them with pure and simple products that en- hance their lives. You will find that the company's values share the same qualities as its products: pure and simple. SF Salt chooses only the best premium salts from suppliers around the world based on taste, texture and appearance. The company's gourmet and personal care brands are: San Francisco Salt Company – This is a leading brand of natural culinary sea salts from a variety of origins in unique flavors and distinctive packaging. The latest innova- tion is the 5 ounce space saving stackable salt shakers in 12 distinctive flavors. This well-designed interlocking packaging struc- ture also boasts a shaker and scoop top open- ing. Stackables are popular due to their easy storage and will soon become the new classic salt shaker. Epsoak ® – The fastest growing Epsom salt brand delivers tar- geted benefits to the consumer including muscle recovery, stress relief, sleep quality and detoxification. Epsoak is a pre- mium beauty spa and athletic recovery prod- uct. All Epsoak Everyday soaks are USP-grade with all natural essential oils like lavender, peppermint and ylang-ylang. Ep- soak Sport is the new bridge from training to recovery. Brand ambassadors include elite athletes who seek a superior recovery solu- tion. The company's tremendous sales growth is driven by strong brand and consumer loyalty. Its exceptional consumer brand loyalty is extremely high with 92 percent like- lihood of recommending the brand based on user experiences with the prod- uct. It is dominating e- commerce with 99.8 percent positive reviews on Amazon. With newly designed retail packaging and e-commerce momen- tum, the company is rapidly scaling its pres- ence into national retailers. San Francisco Salt Company continues to receive substantial media exposure and ac- colades in popular magazines and blogs. For more information, visit booths #N1418 and #N1419, go to www.sfsalt.com or visit the company on Facebook and Instagram. Gourmet Wine Jelly by California Signature Flavors When thinking about entertaining at home, most people plan on serving chips with a dip, or a cheese platter with crackers or bread. Now there is a perfect condiment that takes it to the next level. Introducing a line of de- licious gourmet wine jelly by California Sig- nature Flavors. Why wine jelly by California Signature Flavors? Its wine jellies are all natural, deli- cious, flavorful and use the simplest ingredi- ents. These wine jellies are sure to please anyone who enjoy the flavors and aromas of fine wines. The wine jelly comes in four fab- ulous flavors: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Vin Rosé. The wine jellies are great enjoyed as a condiment, with cheese and crackers. Pair it with a soft or hard cheese; these wine jellies will enhance it. Take it up a notch and serve it alongside a palette of caviar. Put some on top of grilled meats and seafood. Use it as either a marinade or to compliment your dish; the wine jellies bring out the fla- vor. Each of the flavors will season the meat a certain way, so experiment and enjoy the outcome! Then there is breakfast, where wine jellies are the per- fect wake up addition. It is perfect on Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, or spread it on every nook and cranny of that toasted English muffin. The tastes melt into your mouth, leaving you wanting more! For dessert, wine jellies plus ice cream is pure heaven. A little dab on your favorite frozen flavor makes a simple treat into a decadent experience. One of the best ways to enjoy the wine jellies is by it- self – grab a small spoon, a good book and enjoy the evening. Take time to in- dulge, taste and appreciate the best wine jelly nature can offer! For more information, call 626.447.7088, email sales@csflavors.com or go to www .csflavors.com. Alpha Packaging Focuses on Sports Nutrition with PET Wide-Mouth Options By Marny Bielefeldt, Vice President of Mar- keting, Alpha Packaging Alpha Packaging has added new sizes, gram weights, manufacturing locations and bottle shapes to offer packaging options for sports nutrition products from 1,500cc to 2 gallons. Beginning this month, we're also offering black polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a standard color with no color purge charge. With the recent addition of 5,000cc, 6,250cc and 7,500cc (2-gallon) sizes, Alpha Packaging has once again extended its line of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Indented Large Packers, offering the most complete line of sizes ranging from 1/2-gallon to 2 gal- lons (including two styles of 1-gallon In- dented Packers). All of Alpha's PET Indented Large Packers are manufactured using a single-stage blow molding process. Standard colors are clear, white, cobalt blue, black, dark green, light amber and dark amber. Bottles are available with low mini- mums for standard colors; custom colors re- quire a minimum of 10,000 pieces with a $500 purge charge, or Alpha will waive the purge charge for orders of 50,000 pieces or more. In addition to the family of PET Indented Round Packers, Alpha also offers three sizes of square PET Plaza Jars with grip areas. The family includes a 32- ounce, 64-ounce and 1- gallon size. The 32-ounce Plaza Jar features an 89mm neck, and the two larger sizes both have a 110mm neck large enough for scoops and spoons. However, with the convenient grip areas, they are also easy to hold in one hand while pouring out the contents. In ad- dition to sports nutrition powders, Alpha's Plaza Jars are ideal for dry food products and powders, including coffee, loose tea, herbs and spices, soup mixes, ce- reals, dried beans and legumes, candies, nuts and pretzels. If you prefer high density polyethylene (HDPE) bot- tles for your sports nutrition powders and dry supple- ments, Alpha's line of straight-sided HDPE canisters offers 11 sizes and three neck finishes to accommodate dif- ferent styles of closures. Samples can be ordered at www.alphap.com. For more information, visit booth #3756, go to www.alphap.com, call 800.421.4772 or email marketing@alphap.com.