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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2018 n GOURMET NEWS N H 6 0 Feed Your Skin with FATCO Most of us have complicated relationships with fat. We fight it. We avoid it. We dismiss it. But FATCO believes fat is good! In fact, it believes fat is beautiful. FATCO is a paleo-friendly brand that uses organic, grass-fed tallow (beef fat) to craft simple, deeply nourishing skincare products. Why? Because animal fats allow your skin to stay hydrated and pH-balanced. It's a pri- mal, yet sophisticated approach to moistur- izing your body. Some "natural" products may mislead consumers with empty promises. But at FATCO, it promises handmade products made with limited ingredients, free of preser- vatives, chemicals and toxins. It begins with the company's nose-to-tail philosophy and its partnership with Fatworks Foods – ensur- ing respect for the livestock that provide its tallow. It's an ethical, kind way of sourcing safe and healthy animal fats from safe and healthy animals. Founder Cassy Burnside has a passion for clean eating that inspired FATCO Skincare. For years, Cassy practiced the philosophy that a health-conscious diet can improve your life, one meal at a time. This connec- tion between food and well- being led her on a quest to find skincare products developed for the same benefits. To her, feed- ing your skin is just as important as feeding your appetite – it's all about healthy, nutritious choices. When she couldn't find exactly what she was searching for, Cassy decided to take matters into her own hands by crafting good-for-you products from her own home, and FATCO was born! Through the company, Cassy brings aware- ness and education about how small changes in your life can improve your skin as well as your overall health. Tallow and other naturally occurring ingredients are the basis for FATCO's products – uphold- ing the idea that just like clean dieting, clean hygiene is a sound approach to living well. A lean, little company with big, unconventional ideas – follow its lead and rub some fat on your cheeks. FATCO: real food for your skin. Visit FATCO at booth #2676. For more in- formation, go to www.fatco.com, call 530.539.4406 or email support@fatco.com. The Spice Lab Focused on Catering to Customers Following a year of expansion and business accolades, The Spice Lab's focus for 2018 is "catering to our customers." The company offers an extensive line of salts, premium spices and seasonings available in a wide array of packaging options, as well as private label and custom blends. In March 2017, The Spice Lab moved into a 75,000 square foot production facility, quadrupling production capabilities. The company was honored by South Florida Business Journal as the 2017 Business of the Year (for $3 to $25 million in revenue) named No. 4 on the publication's Fastest Growing Companies in the region and rec- ognized on the INC 5000 for the third con- secutive year. "Our focus on catering to our customers emphasizes how we can customize products to meet each individual company's needs," says Brett Cramer, who started the business with his wife Jennifer in 2009. "Whether they are looking for a store brand or unique packaging options, we have the capabilities and flexibility to de- liver a wide range of solutions." Offering the largest selection of sea salts from a single source, and an ever-expanding range of spices, season- ings, tea and gourmet gifts, The Spice Lab is a woman-owned and family-run business with a HAACP-certified processing and packaging facility in Pompano Beach, Florida and a retail store in Fort Lauderdale. The company has just received its WBENC certification as a Women's Business Enter- prise from the Women's Business Develop- ment Center – Council of Florida. The Spice Lab product line includes award-winning Gift Collections and a selection of spices, salts, seasoning blends and loose teas. Other offerings include Himalayan salt shot glasses, salt plates, stones and lamps, and bath salts. The company sells its extensive product line through gourmet and specialty gift shops, major retailers, grocery, foodservice, private brands and online through Amazon.com and at www.thespicelab.com. For more information, call 954.275.4478, email sales@thespicelab.com or go to www.thespicelab.com. What Makes ENZO Olive Oil Company Unique? Nearly 10 years ago, Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti, representing the third-and-fourth generation of Ricchiuti Family Farms, sought out to further diversify their agricul- tural business. Through industry research conducted by the University California Davis Olive Center, they discovered that 98 percent of all olive oil consumed in the United States is imported. Further studies revealed that a high percentage of the im- ported olive oils on American supermarket shelves continually fail to meet the sensory criteria for being officially classified as "extra virgin" as defined by the Interna- tional Olive Council (IOC) and European Union (EU) standards. Therefore, with an earnest desire to craft and provide domestic consumers with the finest oil, the Ricchiutis founded ENZO Olive Oil Company in 2008. From its inception, the Ricchiutis adopted the highest quality standards into their olive oil operation so to earn the certi- fication of "extra virgin" from the Califor- nia Olive Oil Council. Patrick and Vincent are also active stewards in the American Olive Oil Producers Association, a collec- tive voice to ensure the integrity of olive oil production. Unlike many other olive oil producers, ENZO Olive Oil Company is vertically inte- grated, which means the entire growing, har- vesting, milling, bottling and shipping process is completed from start to finish on- site, producing one of the freshest oils avail- able with superior qual- ity and taste. The olive trees – planted in an optimal climate, simi- lar to the Mediter- ranean region – are carefully nurtured year- round. Once picked at prime conditions, the olives are then trans- ported immediately from the grove to the Ricchiuti's mill where the crush begins. When the milling process is complete, the olive oil is then bottled and ready to be en- joyed by all. Another unique aspect of ENZO Olive Oil Company is Patrick and Vincent's commitment to producing only the highest quality of certified organic and kosher extra virgin olive oil. Knowing the health and nutritional advantages of organic foods, Patrick and Vincent decided from the onset to subscribe to stringent organic and kosher farming and pro- cessing standards and princi- ples. Drawing upon their farming expertise, Patrick and Vincent meticulously monitor each phase of the growing, har- vesting and milling process. This hands-on approach has proven to be a difference-maker in produc- ing award-winning organic and kosher extra virgin olive oil. For those oil enthusiasts looking for a na- tionally and internationally acclaimed line of organic, kosher, 100 percent estate-grown, fresh-tasting, high quality extra virgin olive oil, ENZO Olive Oil is the right choice for you. For more information, visit booth #5566, go to www.prfarms.com or www.enzooliveoil.com, email info@prfarms.com or info@enzo oliveoil.com or call 559.299.7278. The Pickle Juice Company Receives USDA Organic Certification for All-Natural Pickle Juice Formula The Pickle Juice Company, developer of the only trademarked and purpose built func- tional Pickle Juice ® sports beverage, an- nounces its federal recognition as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certified, one of the most widely recognized symbols of organic approval. To consumers, the organic label guarantees that Pickle Juice contains a minimum of 95 percent organic ingredients, and highlights its lack of addi- tives or artificial preservatives, colors or fla- vors. This announcement comes on the heels of the product's recent OU Kosher Certifica- tion, serving as another testament to the company's dedication to consumer health and wellness, as well as its commitment to limiting negative environmental impact dur- ing production. "Receiving USDA organic certification represents another step in our ongoing effort to produce the best, most functional and healthiest products available. We are ex- tremely proud to be working with a beverage line that offers consumers the only all-natural and proven solution to muscle cramps and dehydration," said Filip Keuppens, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for The Pickle Juice Company. "It's impor- tant to us that consumers know that Pickle Juice is a healthy alternative to the many sugary and synthetic drinks that seem to dominate the market. We are proud of our brand's dedication to serving a quality sports drink, which contains only pure and natural ingredients, including key elec- trolytes and vitamins." As the demand for organic products con- tinues to increase among American con- sumers, so does the demand for Pickle Juice products. The Pickle Juice Company has ex- perienced rapid growth, expanding interna- tionally to help people suffering from athletic muscle cramps, nocturnal leg cramps, heat illness and more. The effec- tiveness of the product line is scientifically proven to relieve muscle cramps in as fast as 60 seconds, and contains up to 14 times the electrolytes found in the average sports drink. The Pickle Juice Com- pany's entire product line will now display the USDA organic seal, includ- ing the 8 ounce and 16 ounce bottles of 100% Natural Pickle Juice Sport, 2.5 ounce shots and 1 liter boxes of its 100% Natural Extra Strength Pickle Juice formula, and 1 liter bottles of Pickle Juice Chaser. Visit The Pickle Juice Company at booth #N1838. For more information, visit www.picklepower.com or follow the com- pany on social media.

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