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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2018 n GOURMET NEWS 1 0 White Coffee Adds Organic Hot! Chocolate Made with Coconut Milk to Canister Line White Coffee is introducing a tasty, new va- riety to its line of hot chocolate canisters: 100% Organic Hot! Chocolate Made with Coconut Milk is a new hot chocolate product that is offered in an 8-ounce canister. With only three ingredients – organic cane sugar, organic cocoa and organic coconut milk – 100% Organic Hot! Chocolate Made with Coconut Milk has a rich, milk chocolate fla- vor with no trans-fat, cholesterol or sodium for the discerning hot chocolate lover. 100% Organic Hot! Chocolate Made with Coconut Milk was originally introduced at the Winter Fancy Food show to rave reviews. It joins the other varieties, including Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Peppermint, Mocha Caramel and Pumpkin, in organic and regular options. The attractive, re-seal- able 8-ounce 100% Organic Hot! Chocolate Made with Coconut Milk canister will be available this summer at retail outlets nation- wide. White Coffee continues to broaden its distinguished hot chocolate collection, including its licensed and branded lines of hot chocolate, with seasonal offerings and convenient packaging. White Coffee Corporation is based in Long Island City, New York and is a third-generation, certified woman-owned business, in operation since 1939. As a core part of its coffee offerings, White Coffee is proud of its collaboration with prominent licensed brands. 100% Organic Hot! Chocolate Made with Coconut Milk, and the entire hot choco- late canister line, will be avail- able in retail outlets throughout the United States and online at www.whitecoffee.com. Visit White Coffee at booth #2136. For more information, go to www.whitecoffee.com or call 800.221.0140. Urban Accents Brings Food Truck Flavors to the Kitchen Taco night will never be the same. Urban Ac- cents introduces Global Taco Simmer Sauces – small batch crafted, clean label and gluten- free flavors. Home cooks can now use tor- tillas as their blank canvas and showcase culinary creativity. Each sauce flavor – Ko- rean BBQ, Tangy Tomatillo & Garlic, Thai Chili, Jamaican Jerk – complements every- thing from steak, poultry, seafood, tofu, jack- fruit and veggies and welcomes a wide range of fresh garnishes for the real street food ex- perience. The Taco Simmer Sauce line's flavor pro- files include: Korean BBQ – A savory and sweet sauce with hints of garlic and sesame that caramelizes perfectly on thinly sliced beef or tofu. Tangy Tomatillo & Garlic – The most traditional of the sauces, a garlicky tomatillo base with subtle notes of jalapeño heat and a citrusy zing makes it ideal for thinly sliced pork or beans. Thai Chili – A balanced blend of sriracha, garlic and lime creates a sweet and spicy sauce that pairs best with shrimp or chicken. Jamaican Jerk – This tropical blend of peppers, citrus and pineapple finishes with a spicy kick, and is delicious on chicken strips or your favorite cut of pork and beef. "Urban Accents stepped into the sauce game last year when we introduced our first line of simmer and pizza sauces at the Summer Fancy Food Show. These have been an over- whelming success for us," said Tom Knibbs, President and co- Founder of Urban Accents. "We are poised to answer the consumer shift towards spe- cialty brands and clean label ingredients by bringing these trends to life for our retailers. Last year Americans ate over 4.5 billion tacos – we expect that number to continue rising." "Many consumers want to cook with new flavors, but aren't always sure how to," said co-Founder Jim Dygas. "Our new taco sauce line delivers an ap- proachable introduction to experimentation in the kitchen, by starting with an easy-to-prepare base and inspiration on how to get creative with toppings and garnishes to create extraordinary tacos." Each bottle contains 12-14 ounces of sauce, enough to cook up to 3 pounds of pro- tein. Suggested retail price is $4.99. For more information, visit www.urban accents.com. Putting the Mediterranean Diet Back on the Menu, Starting with Artichokes As health movements progress, the latest strides in nutrition and food science have revealed that the Mediterranean diet, which includes artichokes, is seemingly the win- ner among all diets. Apart from the special and unique flavor offering, the artichoke has multiple health benefits that support heart and brain health, cancer prevention and diabetes and health control. This year, Cynara Worldwide Sourcing, Inc. is ex- panding its commitment to bringing the world the most delectable and nutritious ar- tichokes yet. Cynara seeks to advance the harvest of fresh artichokes in Peru and Spain, by con- tinuing to create an effective non-GMO pro- duction chain. The global artichoke company has over a 14-year history of working closely with farmers to promote sustainable agricul- ture and growing practices in bringing freshly picked and jarred artichokes from field to table. With an optimal climate and nutrient dense soil, Peru and Spain have proven to be the two best cultivators of pre- mium artichokes for the world. Cynara artichokes are processed within 24-48 hours of harvest, in close proximity to the boun- tiful fields in which they are grown. Non-GMO began as a consumer-driven movement in the natural food space and has expanded to conventional brands and house- holds everywhere. Today, even more shop- pers are concerned about the detrimental effects of GMOs on health and the environ- ment and are looking for trusted non-GMO foods. Cynara is staying true to the roots of the Mediterranean movement. Cynara's fully non-GMO product portfolio includes sizes ranging from Florets to Baby and Petite, while most popular are the com- pany's signature Grilled and Marinated Artichoke Hearts. "Here at Cynara, we are con- tinuously working to improve the quality and yield of the artichoke harvest and efficiency of the supply chain to ensure our consumers and partners are happy. We never compromise on quality and ensure our growers follow this philosophy," says Ger- ard Jara, Chief Executive Officer. "Let's pro- mote healthy and delectable food from nature – it will be worth it, I assure you." For more information, visit booth #3355, go to www.cynara.net or www.facebook.com/ cynara.us. Goya Donates Over 1.5 Million Pounds of Food as Part of Goya Gives 'Can Do' Campaign Goya Foods, America's largest Hispanic- owned food company, will donate over 1.5 million pounds as the first installment of food to Feeding America ® and local network member food banks nationwide. The dona- tion is part of the Goya Gives 'Can Do' cam- paign, a yearlong series of consumer product promotions that was launched in June of 2017 and ends June of 2018. The food dona- tion (1.25 million meals) will be distributed to families and individuals throughout the United States who lack access to nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate meals. "Each day, we strive to be a company of diversity and authenticity; a community of passionate people making a difference and working with organizations like Feeding America," said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods. "The very essence of who we are is reflected in our unwavering dedication to provide our consumers with quality prod- ucts, to nurture our communities, and to live the values set forth for us by our founders in everything we do." The 'Can Do' campaign is one of the many ways that Goya gives back to the com- munity and brings people together to be a part of Goya and Feeding America's fight to end hunger in the United States. Each dona- tion will be made in the name of Goya's re- tail partners throughout the country, who have participated in helping to promote the new initiative and bring awareness to Feeding America's mission. The 'Can Do' campaign is part of Goya Gives, launched in 2011 as a national initiative committed to supporting local com- munities through so- cial and environmental causes. "As Feeding America and our network of 200 food banks feed 46 million Americans each year, we are incredibly grateful for part- nerships like Goya that provide valuable food while driving awareness of the issue of hunger," said Karen Hanner, Vice President Manufacturing Partnerships. "The Goya 'Can Do' campaign has been particularly successful this year as it's engaged the con- sumer, the retail community and the Goya brand in bringing an incredible 1.5 million pounds (1.25 million meals) of Goya food to families that are struggling to make ends meet in com- munities most in need." The 'Can Do' campaign kicked off June 1, 2017 and will end June 30, 2018. Each month throughout the course of the year, Goya has featured a different product that consumers can purchase to participate in the overall dona- tion, including GOYA ® Coconut Water, GOYA Coconut Milk, GOYA Cream of Co- conut, GOYA Refried Beans and GOYA Ready to Eat Red Label Beans. For every GOYA product purchased during the desig- nated month, Goya will donate additional products to Feeding America. For details on this donation, visit www.goya.com/goyagives. Learn more about Feeding America and how it supports local food banks at www.feedingamerica.org.

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