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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 2 American Ginseng from Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises American ginseng roots by Hsu's Ginseng are available in several families and sizes for a multitude of uses in foods, soups, teas and gift-giving. American ginseng is known as a yin (cooling) tonic, for those who are yang (hot) in nature. It is recommended for all ages and sexes, for all seasons and for daily, long-term use. As an adaptogen, a natural substance known to normalize body func- tions, American ginseng helps the body to utilize other substances more efficiently and supports elimination of toxic substances that affect the body's wellbeing. Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises, Inc. has been a premier American Ginseng grower, im- porter and exporter of the storied crop since 1974. Hsu's defines the international Amer- ican ginseng trade through numerous export awards at the state and national level. Lo- cated in Marathon County, Wisconsin, it op- erates on more than 1,000 acres of virgin ginseng land to produce highly prized Wis- consin-grown American ginseng. Its investment into growing the highest quality American Ginseng for more than 40 years allows it to create unique ways to enjoy ginseng in your daily life. The North 45th parallel represents distinguished climates and environments as it circles the globe. Almost 90 percent of the United States' American ginseng crop is grown within a 25 mile radius of where the North 45th parallel crosses Wausau, Wiscon- sin. A four-season weather pattern takes place along this geographic designation, of- fering several unique agricultural products, each with their own special characteristics created by a distinctive environment usually referred to as "terroir." In temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) with ample amounts of snow in the win- ter and the right amounts of heat and rainfall through the growing season, American ginseng flourishes. Hsu's is proud to operate near the North 45th par- allel designation and continually provides the highest quality Wisconsin-grown Amer- ican Ginseng year after year for its fans and customers both in the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit booth #3867, call 800.388.3818 or visit www.hsuginseng.com. Flax4Life Introduces New Cakes By Kasondra Shippen, General Manager, Flax4Life Flax4Life is a small family-owned and oper- ated bakery that is a dedicated certified gluten- free, dairy-free and nut-free (except coconut) company located in the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to make flax based products that not only taste good but are good for you! Healthy ingredients are important, but the taste is too! Our baked goods are meant to be enjoyed by anyone, allergies or not. If you are looking for a flavorful treat that is high in Omega 3s, healthy protein, fiber and lignans, look no further. Your taste buds will not be disappointed with our delicious line of muffins, brownies, granola and toaster buns. All products are all natural and preservative- and cholesterol-free. In an effort to make more gluten-free op- tions more convenient, we are proud to an- nounce our new delightfully satisfying cakes. You can now celebrate any occasion guilt-free with either our rich Chocolate Cake covered in fudge frosting and dark chocolate shavings or our scrumptious Car- rot Cake covered in dairy-free cream cheese frosting with toasted coconut. If you are at a birthday party or din- ner gathering, there won't be any left- overs of these cakes. You can enjoy our products any time of the day for a healthy treat to keep you going. If it is first thing in the morning with a bowl of our uniquely soft granola or a late-night chocolate brownie snack, you will not feel guilty enjoying our products. Muffin flavors: Wild Blueberry, Carrot Raisin, Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Orange, Apple Cinnamon and Hawaiian Pineapple. Brownie flavors: Chocolate, Toasted Co- conut, Dark Cherry and Cappuccino. Granola flavors: Apple Cinnamon, Chocolate Chip, Pineapple Co- conut & Mango, Banana Coconut and Cranberry Orange. Toaster Buns flavors: Original, Everything and Cinnamon Raisin. Cake flavors: Chocolate and Carrot. Visit Flax4Life at booth #379. For more in- formation or to order a sample, visit www.flax4life.com, call 360.715.1944 or email customerservice@flax4life.net. Follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Interpress and Interpac – Complete Packaging, Co-Manufacturing and Distribution Solutions Are you looking for a food co-manufacturer with distribution capabilities? A company that offers speed to market? How about all that, and the ability to produce formed cups and the canisters needed for your products? If you are looking for one, or all of the above, you have come to the right place. In- terpac Technologies and Interpress Tech- nologies offer customers a one-stop shop for their co-manufacturing, distribution and packaging needs. About Interpac and Interpress Interpac and Interpress are your single- source solution for your co-manufacturing, distribution and packaging needs. Headquar- tered in Northern California, they combine package printing, co-manufacturing and dis- tribution to customers looking to launch new products or re-invent old ones. Interpress has three packaging manufacturing plants lo- cated in California, Texas and Wisconsin. Interpac Services Operating as an extension of your organiza- tion, Interpac enables you to expand your product lines or launch new products with minimal, upfront capital requirements in its state-of-the-art 260,000 square foot manu- facturing and distribution facility. Interpac takes pride in providing a quick turn-around and unwavering quality and consistency. Customers simply ship their ingredients and packaging and Interpac will do the rest. Interpac is a SQF, organic, gluten free, kosher and Biodynamic certified co-manu- facturing facility. It offers separate areas for blending, as well as for the filling of cups, bags and pouches. Additionally, it has liquid filling capabilities for specialty oils such as coconut, olive and flax. Quality and food safety are its number one prior- ity. Its Quality Assurance Team maintains a multi- layered system of quality control processes to pro- tect your product integrity prior to entering the build- ing. Ingredients and pack- aging materials are documented and stored according to allergen characteristics and protective requirements. Interpac can pack point-of-purchase dis- play shippers and pallet displays and also provide inventory management control, cross-docking, warehousing and order ful- fillment. Its extensive capabilities as food co- packers and warehousing and distribution specialists allows it to provide you with a single-source solution delivered in a highly personalized manner. Interpress Services Celebrating over 25 years of experience and innovation, Interpress Technologies is a lead- ing food packaging manufacturer specializ- ing in formed paper- board containers, wrapped cups, printed sidewalls and folding cartons with high impact graphics. Interpress pro- duces packaging "Made in USA" with certified sustainable paperboard. Interpress specializes in cups and canisters with a variety of barrier and microwavable single-serve options. With specialized print- ing presses, cup forming machines and cup wrapping machines, Interpress offers pack- aging for many products such as oatmeal, soup, pasta, dried fruit, snacks, nuts and ice cream. Interpress has in-house Graphics, Prepress and Ink Department to expedite your product launch. Once the printed cups or cartons are complete, Interpress will arrange for complimentary no-hassle ship- ping to Interpac. For more information, visit booth #1521 or call 800.929.9771, email inquiry@iptec.com or go to www.interpresstechnologies.com. Fruit Bliss Adds Tart Cherries to Organic Dried Fruit Line Fruit Bliss is excited to announce the expan- sion of its organic dried fruit line to include soft and juicy rehydrated Tart Cherries. "After the success of our current line of or- ganic dried fruit, we are excited to add Tart Cherries to the list," said Susan Leone, Founder and Owner of Fruit Bliss. "Our Tart Cherries are great for a healthy snack right out of the bag, or for an extra flavor zing in any recipe or smoothie." Fruit Bliss Tart Cherries are picked at the height of ripeness and sun-dried, and then undergo a rehydrating process that leaves them juicier and softer than traditional dried fruit. Like all of Fruit Bliss' products, these Tart Cherries are organic, Non-GMO Verified, gluten free and contain no preservatives. They will be available in 4 ounce re-sealable pouches on Amazon and in markets around the country. "Compared with other dried fruits, ours are soft and juicy, with no added sul- fites," said Leone, a Brooklyn mom who decided to start Fruit Bliss to fill the gap in 100 percent healthy snacks on the supermarket shelves. "Fruit Bliss really is dried fruit rein- vented and a truly healthy snack or addition to many dishes." About Fruit Bliss One bite and you'll know exactly how Fruit Bliss got its name. A passion for creating wholesome snacks with simple ingredients is what makes Fruit Bliss downright deli- cious. It all started as one health-minded mom's mission for clean snacking for her on- the-go family. Established in 2011, Susan Leone founded Fruit Bliss, one of the first companies to bring rehy- drated dried fruit to the United States. Fruit Bliss products are certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Verified, vegan, gluten and preserva- tive free. They can be found in grocery stores nationwide, as well as Amazon.com. Visit Fruit Bliss at booth #5544. For more in- formation, go to www.fruitbliss.com, call 646.225.6565 or email info@fruitbliss.com.

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