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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2018 n GOURMET NEWS 1 0 6 Today, according to IRI Multi-Outlet trends ending 12/31/17, the U.S. Tortilla Chip category is $4.2B in size with a dollar growth rate of 1.6 percent. "Consumers are looking for authentic, artisanal snack brands that are delicious and that have healthy good-for-you qual- ities," said Joe Papiri, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Snak King. "Our new El Sabroso ® Cantina Tortilla chips are crafted the old-fashioned way – cut from freshly made corn tortillas and cooked to a delicious crunch, plus they are non-GMO, gluten free, kosher and have no artificial flavors, colors or preser- vatives." "I believe that new entries such as this line can help to further accelerate growth in the category by attracting new shoppers as well as to increase the shopping basket for our retailers – as after all, who eats tor- tilla chips alone? Our chips are excellent as an appetizer or a meal starter– great for dipping, but terrific for nachos!" said Pa- piri. The new El Sabroso Cantina line is made up of three varieties: El Sabroso Cantina Thick and Crunchy Tortilla Chips, El Sabroso Cantina Thin and Crispy Tortilla Chips and El Sabroso Cantina Jalapeno Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips. The Cantina line can be found in specialty and grocery retailers across the country. Visit Snak King at booth #1051. For more information, call 800.748.5566, email privatelabel@snakking.com or go to www.snakking.com. El Sabroso Cantina (Cont'd. from p. 1) personalities, dietary needs and preferences with healthy and wholesome meals. The company is passionate about the products it creates and is committed to delivering the best tasting, highest quality products that support a healthy lifestyle. Who says you can't judge food by its cover? Nature's Earthly Choice prides itself on offering organic, non-GMO, whole grain, kosher and gluten-free products, all of which have the certifications right on the package to give you peace of mind. It has over 40 va- rieties of healthy grains, seeds, rices and pas- tas that bring you the best selections from around the globe. As the company approaches its 12th year in business, it will continue to develop in- novative, simple, healthy and delicious products that perfectly complement the ac- tive lifestyles of its loyal consumers. It is proud to have its products sold in over 10,000 grocery stores and is humbled when the brand is rated a leader in the grains cat- egory year after year. In a world where health and convenience are priorities, Na- ture's Earthly Choice offers the products you can be proud to feed your family. Na- ture's Earthly Choice makes healthy food an easy choice. Visit Nature's Earthly Choice at booth #5443. For more information, go to www.earthlychoice.com or call 208.898.4004. Nature's Earthly Choice (Cont'd. from p. 1) and originality to any coffee or tea break. The enthusiast seeking the flavors of raw cane sugar will likely prefer the warm golden-brown cubes with a delightful hint of caramel. At the end of the 18th century, France was the leading sugar trader in Europe, and the port of Nantes played an important role in the processing of the cane as it arrived from the islands. Based in Nantes, France, La Perruche was the pioneer in the new- found industry. The delicious secret recipe was invented in 1828 in André Cossé's con- fectionery workshop. In 1856, Cossé's two sons took the torch from their father and created a refinery in Nantes. They contin- ued to manufacture traditional sugar with the authentic flavors and fragrances of the tropical islands, without altering the origi- nal recipe. The unique flavor of their sugars won them several medals at the Paris Uni- versal Exhibition in 1889, the year famous for the construction of the Eiffel Tower. This exceptional recognition gave rise the following year to the brand name of La Per- ruche. An icon in sugar cane history, La Perruche is now part of France's gourmet and cultural heritage. Since the brand's recognition award almost 130 years ago, La Perruche has pros- pered in France and well beyond its borders, sharing the finest quality sugar around the world. The original shape, warm, golden- brown color and unique taste of the coarse cut cubes make it the real emblem of the brand, which over the years has become the symbol of a highly sought after art de vivre; art of life. Show your customers and friends the finest sugar on the market: La Perruche. For more information, visit booth #1336. La Perruche (Cont'd. from p. 1) founded in January 2000. Mediterranean Minded brings the finest natural Mediter- ranean food items to the food distribution net- works so the healthy Mediterranean diet can be found easily in the North American mar- ketplace. Our product selection includes cookies, cakes, wafers, biscuits, chocolates, gummies, candies and specialty items from Turkey. Mediterranean Minded's focus is fine- tuned to the goal of being a premier food supplier to hospitality, institutional, gro- cery, convenience, discounters and spe- cialty food retailers. Torku USA provides Mediterranean Minded with the highest quality confectionery products from Turkey. With over 900,000 micro-farmers in their extensive co-op providing the best in natural ingredients, Torku is the largest manufacturer of healthy beet sugar and cookies from Turkey. GN: What is your goal for the show? FA: We want to provide the Fancy Food buyers with a healthy choice of cookies and candies that are of the highest quality while available at great prices for all retail distri- butions. We can provide both branded and private label opportunities. GN: What makes your company most proud? FA: We are proud of our quality and high- tech factories, which allow us to provide highly natural ingredients, long shelf life and marketed to the U.S. and Canadian cus- tomers. GN: Are you launching any new products this year? FA: We're launching a lineup that in- cludes specialty products for commercial and consumer retail channels, as well as singles (small packs) that can be sold not only at convenience stores, but as high- quality specialty items for supermarkets as well. GN: Who does your marketing target? FA: We direct our marketing to a wide vari- ety of supermarkets, big box mass retailers, private label customers, specialty retailers, drug stores, convenience retailers, clubs (club packs) and dollar trade, as well as the distributors selling into these trades. GN: How do your products or services help your customers compete in their market- place? FA: Torku and Mediterranean Minded offer our customers high-quality products at af- fordable prices. We have excellent marketing options and can provide custom packaging that is tailored to customers' goods pur- chased overseas. Visit Torku/Mediterranean Minded at booth #2309. For more information, go to www.mminded.com or call 800.657.5430. Mediterranean Minded (Cont'd. from p. 1) candy pouches. Their perfect size allows you to indulge, enjoy and to escape from the mo- ment. Take a break from the day and reseal for another moment of contentment later. Each three-serving bag of Retreats is brightly colored and they are available in nine varieties. They include: four amazing sorbets – Raspberry, Orange, Pina Colada and Lemon are uniquely fresh, smooth and dipped in dark bittersweet chocolate; two incredible sea salt caramels – one milk chocolate and one dark chocolate and made with the famous Abdallah caramel center; three awesome butter toffees – English, Almond and a Cashew toffee, each with a buttery flavor and surpris- ingly delicate crunch. The small bite-sized pieces are perfect for the multi-portion package. Designed for personal consump- tion, Retreats are for that "just for you" moment. Retreats were introduced March 1, 2018 and have been well received by retailers and consumers alike. Each package weighs be- tween 2.75 and 3 ounces. Retreats suggested retail is $2.99 and they come in 12-count boxes. Abdallah Candies is a fourth generation, family owned company producing quality confections since 1909. Stop by the com- pany's booth to taste the new Retreats as well as many other fine quality confections. Visit Abdallah Candies at booth #2550. For more information, go to www.abdallah candies.com, call 800.348.7328 or email service@abdallahcandies.com or madonnas @abdallahcandies.com. Abdallah Candies (Cont'd. from p. 1) Tucson Tamale Introduces Organic Hot Sauce Line Tucson Tamale, known for its natural line of artisan handmade frozen tamales, has launched its line of organic hot sauce with three distinct flavors that offer a healthy way to add zip to any plate. The hot sauces are in keeping with the company's tradition of cre- ating delicious products from organic and re- gional ingredients to make authentic tastes of the Southwest accessible to everyone. The hot sauce line includes Organic Jalapeño Pepper Sauce, Organic Chipotle Pepper Sauce and Organic Habanero Pepper Sauce. The Organic Jalapeño Pepper Sauce is made from organic jalapeños grown in the New Mexico Rio Grande River valley, a re- gion central to Southwest food traditions. This peppery and flavorful hot sauce adds a genuine Southwest kick without overpower- ing food, making it the perfect choice for those new to Southwest flavors as well as those well-versed in the tradition. The Organic Chipotle Pepper sauce is made from with a medley of organic peppers also grown in the Mexico Rio Grande River valley. The addition of chipotle gives this hot sauce a smoky and earthy flavor. This hot sauce will zest up your meal with its spici- ness and full flavor. The Organic Habanero Pepper sauce is the spiciest yet. This hot sauce is made with the mighty habanero, one of the hottest chiles available. The habanero pepper has a slight citrus flavor and when blended with the milder organic peppers, makes for a full-fla- vored and fiery hot sauce. Todd Martin, company Founder, wanted the perfect organic condiment to pair with the company's popular hand-crafted tamales. These three different hot sauces offer some- thing for every taste and are delicious on any dish that would benefit from a touch of spice. Tucson Tamale Company cares about the quality of its products and takes pride in where it sources its ingredients. From the vine to the plate, these decisions create a dif- ference you can taste. For more information, contact Sherry Mar- tin, co-Founder, at sherry@tucsontamale company.com or 520.398.6282.

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