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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2018 n GOURMET NEWS 3 0 Nocciolata and Nocciolata Dairy Free: Organic Chocolate-Hazelnut Spreads In Asiago (Northern Italy), the Rigoni family has been keeping the long-standing traditions of organic honey and fruit spread production alive for decades. Now, it has perfected a recipe for Nocciolata (pronounced no-cho- lata), a healthier, higher-quality, better-tast- ing chocolate-hazelnut spread. Made with organic ingredients completely free of GMOs, preservatives, colors, addi- tives or artificial sweeteners, Nocciolata combines top-quality hazelnuts, fair trade cocoa and cocoa butter, natural bourbon vanilla extract, raw cane sugar and skimmed milk to create a chocolate-hazelnut spread with an undeniably superior flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Unlike other brands which use palm oil (high in saturated fat and whose cultivation devastates the environment), Nocciolata is made with environmentally-responsible, cold-pressed sunflower oil. It also contains far less sugar than other brands and is free from hydrogenated fats. Each batch takes a slow and gentle arti- sanal preparation to develop rich and com- plex flavors and easy-to-spread texture. Nocciolata is perfect for snacking, a wonder- ful addition to breakfast spreads, an alterna- tive to other nut butters, and is wonderful with breads, croissants, crepes and fruit. Nocciolata Dairy Free has the same high quality as Nocciolata, but is completely free of milk. This new, extra-addictive recipe has a deep chocolate flavor and is balanced by the generosity of hazelnuts. It's perfect if you are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy, follow a vegan diet or simply prefer a more intense taste. Nocciolata Dairy Free has been awarded a prestigious sofi Award two years in a row: Silver winner for Vegan Product (2018) and Best New Prod- uct in the Nut Butter/Seed Butter category (2017). "In the 1960s, every child in Asiago dreamed of buying the finest and most delicious chocolate from our village pastry chef's local store," re- calls Rigoni di Asiago Chief Executive Officer and Presi- dent Andrea Rigoni. "The memory of this artisanal treat inspired us at Rigoni di Asiago to perfect a classic, indulgent, chocolate-hazelnut spread." Nocciolata and Nocciolata Dairy Free are available in stores nationwide in a 270g (9.52-ounce) glass jar. About Rigoni di Asiago Founded in 1923, Rigoni di Asiago is a fam- ily-owned business based in the Altopiano di Asiago, a mountain plateau in Northern Italy. Committed to sourcing the finest ingredients, its certified organic products include Fiordifrutta fruit preserves (the leading jam in Italy), Nocciolata and Nocci- olata Dairy Free chocolate- hazelnut spreads, Dolcedì natural sweetener, and Miel- bio 100 percent Italian raw honey. The company was one of the first in Europe to turn to organic farming in the early '90s and merit the Cer- tified Organic label. Rigoni di Asiago has been owning its own supply chain for over 15 years, thus controlling all the production processes from raw materials to finished jars to guarantee safe and delicious products suit- able for the whole family. It is also committed to respecting the environment, favoring bio- diversity and developing best practices to guarantee conscious choices. For more information, visit booth #1852, go to www.rigonidiasiago-usa.com, call 305.470.7583 or follow the company on Facebook (Rigoni di Asiago USA) and Insta- gram @rigoniasiagousa. Red Clay Gourmet's Pimento Cheese Revolution By Lance Sawyer, Owner/Operator, Red Clay Gourmet Every now and then at Red Clay Gourmet, we stand still for a minute and look back on our journey. Typically, these moments of re- flection happen after periods of intense ac- tivity, and this is a time like no other for our company. Michele and I are very excited to announce the release of Red Clay Gourmet's Dip 'N Devour Snack Pack! For quite a few years, we have watched the market and paid attention to consumer trends in hopes of be- coming innovators in the cheese spread cat- egory. About 18 months after committing to the idea of developing a pimento cheese snack pack, the project has come to fruition, and we are eager to share this delicious and convenient package with our customers! People are in the food industry for a vari- ety of reasons. Our passion is offering people exceptionally good food ... as good as if they had made it in their own kitchen. Starting out in farmer's markets really laid the ground- work and opened our eyes to how much fun it is to interact with our direct customers and to hear about how they used or enjoyed our product. The other side of the food business is production. Most of us know how repeti- tive, and to be honest, not very exciting that whole beast can be. Meeting and hear- ing from our cus- tomers inevitably refreshes our out- look and rejuve- nates us and our team. Those experi- ences, coupled with our desire to en- hance our product line, drove us to develop a smaller, more portable snacking option featuring our deli- cious pimento cheese. The Dip 'N Devour Snack Pack contains a hefty portion of Red Clay's all-natural pimento cheese (Classic Sharp Cheddar, Hickory Smoked Cheddar, Flame Roasted Jalapeño or South Meets East Sriracha) packaged in a single serve tray along with La Panzanella Mini Croc- cantini Artisan Crackers (Sea Salt). As the "grab and go" sector continues to flourish and to gain momentum, we are thrilled to offer con- sumers a clean, high qual- ity "bite" of the specialty foods market in a new, compact way. Equally ex- citing is the opportunity to market these delicious snacks in venues outside of tra- ditional grocery – sports stadiums, hotel markets, airlines, entertainment arenas and convenience stores. Visit Red Clay Gourmet at booth #6173. For more information, go to www.redclay gourmet.com or call 336.558.5905. Empowering Farmers, Growing Sustainably, Staying True to Organic Founded nearly 20 years ago, ecoLife ® was established to offer sustainable organic food, all while empowering and improving the daily lives of farming families. ecoLife pro- vides farming communities with assistance and free education in current social, eco- nomic and environmental best practices. It's a relationship and a way of doing business that truly sets the company apart. ecoLife offers over 20 organic items across four food categories, including aro- matic Basmati Rice, Jasmine Rice, Ancient Grains, Pulses and many other nutrient-rich items. The unique item in the line is the Quick Cook Brown Bas- mati Rice. What differen- tiates this organic brown rice is its reduced cooking time of just 12 minutes, a convenient alternative to the 40 minutes normally required to prepare brown rice. The full range of au- thentic rice, ancient grains, pulses and beans are all USDA Or- ganic and Non-GMO Verified products. With a farm to fork ap- proach, ecoLife partners with farming families to offer sustain- ably grown, cultivated and har- vested products from their country of origin. Good for people. Good for the planet. Live the ecoLife™. For more information, go to www.liveecolife.com. Gourmet International Proud to Bring Specialty Food Items to Your Table By Kristine Waide, Internet and Social Media Marketing Coordinator, Gourmet In- ternational Gourmet International is proud to offer Farmer's & Sunny Muesli varieties by Delba, as well as an extended Hengstenberg 1876 line in its portfolio of specialty foods from around the world. Delba, well known for its high quality whole grain breads with unique stay-fresh packaging, now offers three varieties of muesli: Five Fruit Variety, Whole Grain and Hazelnuts & Raisins. Delba has packaged this muesli in a resealable bag for easy open- ing and storage. This delicious and nutri- tional muesli is all natural, GMO free and high in fiber. Packed in 26.5-ounce bags and made from the best and carefully selected raw materials, this product of Germany packs a healthy punch of flavor. Add Delba Muesli to your morning yogurt with fresh fruit, or get creative and make your own homemade granola. Straight from the sunny fields of the farm to your table, Delba Muesli provides a good source of protein and nutri- tious whole grains that you won't find anywhere else. The packag- ing is perfect for taking along with you on your out- door adventures for a quick snack. Celebrating its birth in 1876, Hengsten- berg launches a brand new line and new con- cept for the U.S. market. Hengstenberg 1876 consists of nine completely natural, vegan, handcrafted toppings: three mustards, three pickled products, three toppings. Enrich your barbecue or condiment section with these fine additions. The 8.8-ounce upscale glass jars make a stunning addition to your sets. Let the consumer enjoy smoked barbe- cue sauce refined with honey or use the luscious sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Top your burgers with spicy gherkins or whole grained mustard. Attrac- tively priced for today's market. Added bonus: all packages are BPA free. Order today to enjoy nutritional and flavor- ful muesli, and dynamic, savory 1876 flavors. Visit Gourmet International at booth #2345. For more information, go to www.gourmetint.com, call 800.875.5557 or email info@gourmetint.com.

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