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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 4 8 important nutrition is to childhood develop- ment. In fact, they have made it their mission to provide children everywhere with high quality, nutritious (and tasty) snacks to fuel their amazin' minds. Their product, Amazin' Raisin, was designed specifically for use within The Food and Nutrition Service's child nutrition programs. Of course, Amazin' Raisin isn't just for kids, but everything from the bright colors to the conveniently por- tioned, easy-to-open packages were designed to get children to reach for the raisins instead of highly processed, sugar-filled alternatives. Getting children to choose something like raisins over candy isn't always easy, which is why Amazing Fruit Products came up with their patented flavor-infusion process. They infuse each raisin with mouth-watering fruit flavors, like strawberry or sour watermelon. It's a twist on a classic that Amazing Fruit Products-US believes will teach children that the best food is food that is as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Co-Owner Randy McClung says, "There is no better feeling than seeing a child's face light up when they try Amazin' Raisin for the first time. It's wonderful when children are ex- cited to eat something that is also great for them." Raisins are an excellent source of vita- mins and minerals essential to maintaining a healthy mind and body. They are rich in fiber to help keep you full, and carbohy- drates to fuel an active lifestyle. Amazin' Raisin has no added sugar or artificial ingre- dients, and ¼ cup of raisins equals a full serving of fruit, making it the perfect snack for picky eaters. Raisins are also energy dense, so they are ideal for an energy boost before participating in sports and athletics. In moderation, they are also a healthy treat for those suffering with chronic illness like childhood diabetes. Childhood malnutrition can have a life- long impact on a person's health and wellbe- ing. Amazing Fruit Products-US is proud to participate in programs like the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Amazin' Raisin is also recognized as a Smart Snack by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Recent partnerships with groups such as Momco Moms and The Goose Chase have also focused on changing not only the way children eat in the class- room, but also how they eat at home. Lo- cally, Amazing Fruit Products-US donates Amazin' Raisin to weekend backpack proj- ects, making sure underprivileged children and their families have food at home. Amazing Fruit Products-US wants to en- courage everyone to live a healthy, happy and active life. Grab a bag of fruit flavor-in- fused Amazin' Raisin and make a commit- ment to yourself and the children in your life to #BeYourAmazin. For more information, visit booth #8114, go to www.amazingfruitproducts.com, call 256.273.5363 or email info@afp-us.com. Amazing Fruit (Cont'd. from p. 1) and Vincent Ricchiuti, representing the third- and-fourth generation, with an aim to carry on the family legacy of being a diversified California agricultural business. The Ricchiuti family has long been known worldwide for their almonds and more re- cently, for their organic almonds under the P-R Farms, Inc. label. P-R Farms, Inc. is a grower, huller, packer and shipper in addi- tion to being qualified in all export regula- tions which has earned the company an excellent international reputation. As mem- bers of the Almond Board of California, P-R Farms, Inc. abides by prescribed grower practices that are sustainable, economical and environmentally friendly. With a strong commitment to stay abreast of technological advancements, the family continually reeval- uates and upgrades equipment and produc- tion methodologies to ensure exceptional products, efficiency and food safety. In a quest to continue diversification while responding to consumer demands, the Ric- chiuti family took on a new venture in 2008, drawing upon old world expertise and four generations of farming in the heart of Cali- fornia's San Joaquin Valley to craft 100 per- cent estate-grown organic extra virgin olive oil. The Ricchiuti's ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany remains steadfast in its pursuit to up- hold the family's 100-year tradition of excellence by planting each and every tree, harvesting the crop, milling the fruit and bot- tling the oil under the direction and supervi- sion of Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti. This meticulous, hands-on approach is what Patrick and Vincent believe it takes to pro- duce the finest oil. Most recently, the Ricchiuti family took another step to expand their product line by introducing the perfect complement to their ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil with the addition of ENZO organic balsamic vinegar. This prized Italian classic from Modena, Italy is fashioned in the Old World style where time-honored traditions and tech- niques yield a rich, complex and flavorful ar- tisanal treasure. There are three varieties of handcrafted, barrel-aged vinegars: Tradi- tional, Apple and Fig. As a proud member of the California Olive Oil Council, ENZO Olive Oil Com- pany adheres to the most stringent standards in the world. ENZO Olive Oil is also sanc- tioned organic by the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, certified organic by Cal- ifornia Certified Organic Farmers, kosher certified by Kosher Supervision of America, as well as Non-GMO Project Verified. With their nationally and internationally acclaimed, award-winning line of varietals, infused and co-crushed ENZO organic extra virgin olive oil, ENZO organic balsamic vinegar, and premium P-R Farms, Inc. Cali- fornia almonds, one could easily agree that Founders, Vincenzo and Pat Ricchiuti would be most pleased to see the direction and progress that Ricchiuti Family Farms has re- alized since its inception back in 1914. For more information, visit booth #5566, go to www.prfarms.com or www.enzooliveoil .com, email info@prfarms.com or info@ enzooliveoil.com or call 559.299.7278. Ricchiuti Family Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) focus has been to provide labeling solutions for grocery stores, food producers and man- ufacturers. Always striving to stay on the leading edge of technology with our printing sys- tems, our years of experience has led to de- velopment of our complete solution, the "Labeler." The "Labeler" provides the most depend- able, user friendly and cost-effective label and tag printing system available. It pro- duces a very high-quality label that will en- hance your branding and marketing efforts while meeting all USDA/FDA requirements. The "Labeler" makes it easy to provide con- sumers with the info they desire. This in- cludes allergen info, nutritional info, cooking instructions and other attributes (like or- ganic, gluten free, grass fed, etc.). Our sys- tem provides one of the best means for connecting with your customers and increas- ing sales. GN: Describe some of your recent new products. CA: Lone Peak has introduced the "Labeler in Color," providing our customers all the advantages and benefits of the "Labeler" so- lution with the added support for Epson color printers. In addition to the "Labeler in Color," we have developed a shelf talker solution that reduces costs and simplifies the tag-making process in bakeries, delis, produce and meat departments, as well as for food manufactur- ers with storefronts. GN: What distinguishes your products from the competition? CA: We develop complete labeling solutions for our customers to help label and market their in-store products. Our customer solu- tion focus has driven development of the "Labeler" to include many benefits not seen in our competitors' products. Lone Peak also commits to providing full ongoing technical support to our customers, a service not pro- vided by competitors that simply ship boxes of software and printers. GN: Compare the position of your products and technology against the current market. CA: We feel the "Labeler" is the most ad- vanced, dependable, user-friendly and cost- effective label printing solution available for the grocery and food industry. Our solution helps our customers improve branding and marketing, allows flexibility for changes in FDA requirements and provides the ability to present product related information that customers expect (eg. allergens, nutrifacts, front of package dietary values, serving sug- gestions, etc.). GN: To what do you attribute your com- pany's success? CA: We listen to our customers' needs. Being a small, independent company, we can be more nimble than other companies, and quickly adapt to new technology to meet our customers evolving labeling re- quirements. We have always had a commit- ment to providing full technical support, and we stand by our slogan, "We service what we sell." This approach makes our customers' businesses run more efficiently while helping them market and sell their products. For more information, visit www.lonepeak labeling.com, call 801.243.9500 or stop by booth #2893. Lone Peak Labeling (Cont'd. from p. 1) While many chocolate hazelnut products perform as a spread, Amoré offers a more viscous consistency that is conducive to turn- ing everyday staples into a sweet treat, at only 170 calories per serving, and no choles- terol or transfat. As a dip for berries and fruit, spread over biscotti or a topping for frozen yogurt, Amoré delivers a mouthfeel and palate sensation that is love! Amoré takes the lead in a new wave of innovations from the product develop- ment team and the 100 percent employee- owned company. Founded in 1976 and located in the village of Nunda (pro- nounced "Nun-DAY"), New York, Once Again produced the first organic peanut butter in the United States by developing growing standards for field crops. Today, over 70 employee-owners take pride in delivering the tastiest and safest products every day. Once Again recently launched its Honest in Trade Sustainability Program, which fac- tors people (social welfare and economic de- velopment), planet (environmental responsibility), and product (food safety and quality), to attain a holistic view of business relationships and product management. Once Again is committed to sustainability. An ESOP known for some of the highest social and environmental standards in the organic food industry, the company has developed this program to hold itself to a higher stan- dard, in support of its motto, "we spread in- tegrity." Visit Once Again Nut Butter at booth #1720. For more information, go to www.oanb.com. Once Again Nut Butter (Cont'd. from p. 1) from concentrate, and has no added sugar, flavors or additives. It is also gluten and cholesterol free. In fact, there are approximately two coconuts worth of juice in every 33.8-ounce bottle of Nu- triVsta Pink Coconut Water. NutriVsta's coconuts are grown only in the renowned Amphawa region of Thailand, a magical land virtually un- touched by commercialization or pollu- tion. The company may not be the only brand showcasing a Nam Hom coconut water; however, it is the only ambient, shelf stable product with a 15 month shelf life. Visit NutriVsta at booth #N834. For more in- formation, go to www.nutrivsta.com. NutriVsta (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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