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OCG Show Daily 9 Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Dietz & Watson Originals Line Continues to Grow in Popularity Dietz & Watson has become a national leader in the production of premium no antibiotics ever and organic franks and sausages, deli meats, rBST-free cheeses and a wide variety of organic and no antibiotics ever snacking items. Its raw materials are sourced from farms where animals are treated with dignity and respect and are allowed to grow at their natural rate without the routine use of antibiotics. Dietz & Watson has been producing low fat and low-salt better-for-you items since the '80s, but the new line called Originals was introduced two years ago and not only addressed the growing demand for ABF products, but was also a nod to simpler times and to the honest, natural foods that were around when Gottlieb Dietz founded Dietz & Watson in 1939. "One of the main reasons for our success over the past 75 years has been our ability to not only react to consumer demands, but to anticipate them, so we worked hard on perfecting the Originals product line for years," said Louis Eni, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dietz & Watson and grandson of company founder Gottlieb Dietz. "There is still a lot of ongoing research into antibiotic use in livestock and its effect on resistant bacteria in humans, but regardless of where the science takes us, there is no question that con- sumers are interested in ABF and organ- ic products." Nobody knows exactly what the future holds with regard to antibiotic use on farms, but Dietz & Watson does know this much; moving for- ward, all raw materials for every item that the com- pany prepares will come from suppliers who limit the use of human antibiotics except in the case of humane, therapeutic treatment of illness. As of 2016, the company no longer works with suppliers who routine- ly use antibiotics to promote growth. It is committed to this program and will con- duct annual audits of each and every one of its suppliers to ensure they are com- mitted to the ABF program and stan- dards. This year, with the growth in the bet- ter-for-you snacking category, Dietz & Watson recently added a large variety of new items to the Originals line. They include Organic Beef Jerky in 2.5-ounce resealable pouches, three varieties of 2.2- ounce pouched olives imported from Italy, 12-ounce Roasted Red and Yellow Peppers, Tri- color Sweety Peppers and Sweety Pepper Drops and mixed packs of Piquillo Peppers with Artichoke Quarters, Artichoke Halves and Eggplant. But from Dietz & Watson, the line wouldn't be complete without some clas- sic proteins, so the line includes some amazing no antibiotics ever Italian spe- cialty chubs including Truffle Salami, Sopressata, Pepper Salami, Chorizo, Genoa Salami and an Herb de Provence Salami. Rounding out the new line of snacking items are 4-ounce packs of meat and cheese medallions and mini paninos that include peperoni, genoa salami or prosciutto wrapped over mozzarella cheese. Visit Dietz & Watson at booth #3031 at the IDDBA 2018 Show. J&M Foods: Family Tradition and Passion for Good Food J&M Foods proudly continues its family tradition and passion for good food by providing its customers with the best tasting cheese straws and cookies in the market. As a family-owned business operating for roughly three decades, it is happy to bring a little joy to its cus- tomers' eating experience. The company currently offers 19 varieties of cheese straws and cookies, as well as additional seasonal offerings. Working with various combinations of cheeses, chocolates, nuts, grains, fruits and spices, there's never a dull moment at J&M Foods. Its products are great for everyday pleasure and make the perfect gift. In addition, it is always in the kitchen exploring new possibilities to tickle the taste buds and provide some- thing new for its customers' enjoyment. In keeping with its 100-year-old fam- ily recipe that inspired its great tasting Original Cheese Straws, J&M Foods is committed to maintaining its heritage of providing great products made from the finest ingredients available. All of its prod- ucts are trans fat free and baked with care. Its latest creation and something the company is very proud to add to the Janis & Melanie line of products comes in the form of a large, soft-baked cookie (3 inches in diameter). They're made with butter, whole egg and a whole lot of love. Varieties include Chocolate Chunk, Brownie and Oatmeal Cranberry. Each carton contains eight 1 ounce cookies, which are individually wrapped. Enjoy them with milk, coffee, tea, ice cream or by themselves anytime as a snack. For more information or to discuss a pri- vate label need, call 800.264.2278.