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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2018 n GOURMET NEWS 1 0 0 American Ginseng from Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises American ginseng roots by Hsu's Ginseng are available in several families and sizes for a multitude of uses in foods, soups, teas and gift-giving. American ginseng is known as a yin (cooling) tonic, for those who are yang (hot) in nature. It is recommended for all ages and sexes, for all seasons and for daily, long-term use. As an adaptogen, a natural substance known to normalize body func- tions, American ginseng helps the body to utilize other substances more efficiently and supports elimination of toxic substances that affect the body's wellbeing. Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises, Inc. has been a premier American Ginseng grower, im- porter and exporter of the storied crop since 1974. Hsu's defines the international Amer- ican ginseng trade through numerous export awards at the state and national level. Lo- cated in Marathon County, Wisconsin, it op- erates on more than 1,000 acres of virgin ginseng land to produce highly prized Wis- consin-grown American ginseng. Its investment into growing the highest quality American Ginseng for more than 40 years allows it to create unique ways to enjoy ginseng in your daily life. The North 45th parallel represents distinguished climates and environments as it circles the globe. Almost 90 percent of the United States' American ginseng crop is grown within a 25 mile radius of where the North 45th parallel crosses Wausau, Wiscon- sin. A four-season weather pattern takes place along this geographic designation, offering several unique agricultural products, each with their own special characteristics created by a distinctive environment usually referred to as "terroir." In tempera- tures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) with ample amounts of snow in the winter and the right amounts of heat and rainfall through the growing season, American gin- seng flourishes. Hsu's is proud to operate near the North 45th parallel designation and continually provides the highest quality Wis- consin-grown American Ginseng year after year for its fans and customers both in the U.S. and abroad. For more information, call 800.388.3818 or visit www.hsuginseng.com. Once Again Nut Butter Announces Amoré Hazelnut Spread Once Again Nut Butter announces the first in its line of specialty products, Hazelnut Spread Amoré™ with Cocoa & Milk. This organic, fair trade certified, gluten-free product brings a delightful personal indulgence in the form of a gourmet product for a discriminating au- dience. While many chocolate hazelnut prod- ucts perform as a spread, Amoré offers a more viscous consistency that is conducive to turning everyday staples into a sweet treat, at only 170 calories per serving, and no cho- lesterol or transfat. As a dip for berries and fruit, spread over biscotti or a topping for frozen yogurt, Amoré delivers a mouthfeel and palate sensation that is love! Amoré takes the lead in a new wave of in- novations from the product development team and the 100 percent employee-owned company. Founded in 1976 and lo- cated in the village of Nunda (pro- nounced "Nun-DAY"), New York, Once Again produced the first or- ganic peanut butter in the United States by developing growing standards for field crops. Today, over 70 employee-owners take pride in delivering the tastiest and safest products every day. Once Again recently launched its Honest in Trade Sustainability Program, which factors people (social welfare and eco- nomic development), planet (environmental responsibility), and product (food safety and quality), to attain a holis- tic view of business relationships and product management. Once Again is committed to sustainabil- ity. An ESOP known for some of the highest social and environmen- tal standards in the organic food in- dustry, the company has developed this program to hold itself to a higher standard, in support of its motto, "we spread integrity." For more information, go to www.oanb.com. Hatch Chile Company USDA Organic Red Enchilada Sauces In 2018, the Hatch Chile Company is intro- ducing USDA Certified Organic formula- tions of its popular HATCH Red Mild and HATCH Red Medium enchilada sauces to consumers across the United States. The Hatch Chile Company's Organic red enchi- lada sauce introduction will advance Hatch Chile Company's quality leadership in the category and will help drive category sales. HATCH branded enchilada sauces have been a category leader with overall sales and sales growth. Sales of Certified Organic food items con- tinue to expand, and in 2016, organic food accounted for over 5.3 percent of total food products sold in the United States. For the first time, sales of organic food items exceeded $40 billion in 2016 and were up 8.4 percent versus prior year while the overall U.S. food sales only grew 0.6 percent. Source: Or- ganic Trade Association (OTA) industry survey (May 2017). The Hatch Chile Company is a category leader in premium quality Southwestern food with a broad product line that includes premium quality green chile and jalapeno peppers, en- chilada sauces, salsas and taco sauce. The Hatch Chile Company has been an industry pioneer in introducing Certi- fied Gluten Free (GF), Non-GMO Project Verified and Kosher OU prod- ucts to the market. HATCH and HATCH Select branded products are available in supermarkets and natural and specialty grocery retailers across the United States. For more information, go to www.hatchchileco.com. Alpine Valley Bakery: Nutrition You Can Trust, Taste You Will Love At Alpine Valley Bakery, the secret to qual- ity is to keep it simple: only use the best or- ganic ingredients to make healthy and delicious products. The company stands by its promise to never use artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors or preservatives. Its products are full of whole grains, are USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Ver- ified. Made using only clean and simple in- gredients, Alpine Valley Bakery products will deliver not only nutrition, but the deli- cious taste and soft texture your whole family will love. Alpine Valley Bakery makes a full line of organic sliced breads, ranging from smooth and simply delicious Country White, sweet soft Raisin Cinna-Wheat, to grainy and crunchy Multi Grain with Omega-3 (its No. 1 seller), and even organic Hawaiian rolls. Even better: the company's sliced breads are full of whole grains, omega-3s, and have less than 100 calories per slice. In 1995, Alpine Valley opened its first bakery in Mesa, Arizona and soon captured a growing local market and loyal customers. Popularity grew and one year later, its products were being sold in grocery stores. Since that time, Alpine Valley has grown into a nationally distributed brand, sold in Costco, Sam's Club, Kroger, Sprouts and many other stores throughout the country, and is a leading brand of high quality organic bakery products. Alpine Valley Bakery. Nutri- tion you can trust, taste you will love. For more information, contact one of the fol- lowing: Anthony Esposito, Brand Manager, 229.977.2343, Anthony.Esposito@Flocorp .com; Stuart Newton, SVP Specialty Retail, 770.377.4058, Stuart.Newtown@Flocorp.com. Fruit Bliss Adds Tart Cherries to Organic Dried Fruit Line Fruit Bliss is excited to announce the ex- pansion of its organic dried fruit line to in- clude soft and juicy rehydrated Tart Cherries. "After the success of our current line of or- ganic dried fruit, we are excited to add Tart Cherries to the list," said Susan Leone, Founder and Owner of Fruit Bliss. "Our Tart Cherries are great for a healthy snack right out of the bag, or for an extra flavor zing in any recipe or smoothie." Fruit Bliss Tart Cherries are picked at the height of ripeness and sun-dried, and then undergo a rehydrating process that leaves them juicier and softer than traditional dried fruit. Like all of Fruit Bliss' products, these Tart Cherries are organic, Non-GMO Verified, gluten free and contain no preservatives. They will be available in 4 ounce re-sealable pouches on Amazon and in markets around the country. "Compared with other dried fruits, ours are soft and juicy, with no added sulfites," said Leone, a Brooklyn mom who decided to start Fruit Bliss to fill the gap in 100 percent healthy snacks on the supermarket shelves. "Fruit Bliss really is dried fruit reinvented and a truly healthy snack or addition to many dishes." About Fruit Bliss One bite and you'll know exactly how Fruit Bliss got its name. A pas- sion for creating wholesome snacks with simple ingredients is what makes Fruit Bliss downright delicious. It all started as one health-minded mom's mission for clean snacking for her on- the-go family. Established in 2011, Susan Leone founded Fruit Bliss, one of the first com- panies to bring rehydrated dried fruit to the United States. Fruit Bliss products are certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Ver- ified, vegan, gluten and preser- vative free. They can be found in grocery stores nationwide, as well as www.amazon.com. For more information, go to www.fruitbliss.com, call 646.225.6565 or email info@fruitbliss.com.

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