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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2018 n GOURMET NEWS S T 2 4 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 con- sumers 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 dedica- tion to serving a quality sports drink, which contains only pure and natural ingredients, including key electrolytes 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 effectiveness of the product line is scientifically proven to relieve mus- cle cramps in as fast as 60 seconds, and contains up to 14 times the elec- trolytes found in the average sports drink. The Pickle Juice Company's en- tire product line will now display the USDA organic seal, including 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. For more information, visit www .picklepower.com or follow the company on social media. Green Mountain Gringo Salsa and Tortilla Strips In 1989, Christine and Dave Hume produced the first jar of Green Mountain Gringo ® Salsa in the kitchen of their Chester, Ver- mont, farm. It was created using fresh ingre- dients, chopped by hand, cooked with care and ladled into jars. Today, it starts with the freshest of vegetables that are picked at the peak of ripeness, and as a result, the com- pany continues to produce the freshest jarred salsa on the market. TW Garner Food Company's Green Moun- tain Gringo Salsa is prepared from ripe toma- toes, onions, tomatillos and jalapeños, as well as pasilla peppers, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, parsley, garlic, sea salt and spices. Green Mountain Gringo uses high-quality, all- natural ingredients that would require extra time and money to make from scratch. Green Mountain Gringo Salsa was se- lected as America's "Best Tasting Salsa" in May 2013 by epicurious.com, one of the country's most respected culinary electronic publications. With an increasing awareness of health and nutrition issues, salsas have risen in pop- ularity because they are low in cholesterol, fat and calories, and because they provide a great way to add depth and flavor to any dish or just that extra zip to a sauce. Green Mountain Gringo has no trans fats, no preservatives and is Non-GMO Project Veri- fied, meaning that it has been independently tested and verified to demonstrate best practices for avoidance of genetically modified in- gredients by The Non- GMO Project. All of its products are lower in salt than similar products as well. Green Mountain Gringo also offers the perfect complement to salsa – its consistently high-quality tortilla strips. Pairing Green Mountain Gringo Tortilla Strips with Green Mountain Gringo Salsa on the shelf is a great way to increase brand recognition, which can lead to more sales. Green Mountain Gringo salsas are avail- able in five varieties: Hot, Medium, Mild, Roasted Chile and Roasted Garlic. The tor- tilla strips come in Original, Blue Corn and White Corn va- rieties. Green Mountain Gringo salsas and tortilla strips are sold in natural, health and specialty food stores, as well as in grocery stores and on the company website at www.greenmountaingringo.com. Green Mountain Gringo is part of Garner Foods, a family-owned business in Winston- Salem, North Carolina, that has been com- mitted to producing quality products since 1929. For more information, go to www.green mountaingringo.com. Worthington: Iconic Meat-Sub Category Leader Returns Worthington, an original mainstream leader in plant-based meats, successfully returns to the alternative meats category with the launch of 15 meaty, savory and delicious Plant Powered™ products. Worthington's delicious new lineup of frozen vegan/meatless plant-based products is being embraced nationally. New options include the savory and delicious Worthing- ton Burger, Deli Dog and Stakelets™. Deli- style options include 4 pound rolls and pre-sliced Meatless Deli Slices – Turkey, Ham, Chicken, Corned Beef. Dinner Roast™, Turkey Roast and Sausage Links are certain to delight the whole family of meat-lovers and vegetarians alike. Now for the first time, all Worthington products are made with non-GMO protein, and contain no artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no artificial preservatives. The Worthington Research & Develop- ment team is led by world-class food protein scientist Dr. James Chen. Dr. Chen has lead major breakthrough advancements in the lat- est plant-based meat tech- nology, with brands includ- ing Morningstar Farms, Gardenburger and Kashi. Since joining the company in 2017, groundbreaking new innovations in Plant Powered meat alternatives have been added to the Worthington lineup. In 2016, Heritage Health Food, led by President/Chief Executive Officer Don Otis, acquired the Worthington brand from the Kellogg Company and combined it with Cedar Lake Foods, a vegetarian foods brand/manufactur- ing facility. Several other in- dustry leaders in the meat-sub category also joined Don in his mission of providing high- quality healthy and delicious plant-based products. Com- bined – Heritage Health Food is making a huge contribution to the national vegan and veg- etarian Plant Powered meat al- ternative market with three national brands. For more information, go to www.eatworthington.com or find the com- pany on Instagram @worthingtonfoods or on www.facebook.com/worthingtonfoods. 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, go to www.ceresjuices.com.