Oser Communications Group

GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2018 n GOURMET NEWS 1 1 2 perfect for those who don't have the time to wait in the deli line. McKenzie is rolling out the line in Vermont this spring and hoping to secure distribution throughout New England and beyond. With the growing trend of on-the-go items proliferating the prepared foods and deli sec- tions of the supermarket, consumers are no longer as willing to wait in line at the deli counter. Time is precious, and saving the consumer time is one of the driving factors behind the growth in the pre-sliced deli sec- tion. These items also allow the consumer to open and use the meats and cheeses when they are ready, without losing shelf life until that package has been opened. McKenzie has taken its time to perfect the products that it uses in the pre-sliced packages so that there is little tradeoff between them and the items at the deli counter. The line will launch with a small assort- ment of McKenzie's most popular antibiotic free meats and cheeses. The first items to hit the shelves will be an antibiotic-free oven roasted turkey, antibiotic-free uncured honey ham, rBST-free Swiss cheese and rBST-free provolone cheese. The brand will be launch- ing more items later this year, including a naturally smoked ham, hickory smoked turkey and a Vermont cheddar cheese. Look for these items in the cooler case where other cold cuts and cheese are sold. McKenzie was founded in Burlington, Ver- mont in 1907 with one mission: perfecting its line of smoked and oven roasted meats. The all-natural antibiotic-free line is one that McKenzie believes will be successful outside of its home state. McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli is proud of its pre-sliced offerings and will continue to grow this segment, bringing its high-quality all-natural and antibiotic-free meats to consumers everywhere. Visit McKenzie at booth #5820. For more in- formation, go to www.mckenziedeli.com or call 888.685.2686. McKenzie (Cont'd. from p. 1) Jake is proud to continue the family farming traditions passed down for over 70 years. Each of Jake's bold flavors are made from premium almonds and roasted in small batches to deliver exceptional quality. Fire Roasted Hatch Chile is the newest to the lineup of product offerings, uniquely pack- aged in convenient, re-sealable cans. The dry roasting process applied to these almonds, along with a unique blend of seasonings, contribute to their impactful flavor. "Feel the Heat" with the favorite fire and flavor of America's southwest Hatch Chile, providing an inferno of taste with an innovative twist using this world-famous pepper. To engage in consumer demands, there has been a focused twofold approach in the devel- opment of this new flavor. The first was good plant-based protein in a snackable form, and the second was the demand from consumers for artisan, edgy, spicy flavors. Jake's Fire Roasted Hatch Chile Almonds provide the perfect blend of heat and spice. The dry roast- ing process is performed in small batches to curate nuts without the excess oil. These al- monds are packed in a 7-ounce stackable can, which also fits conveniently in a cup-holder. Jake's Nut Roasters almond products can be found in additional flavors, such as Bleu Cheese Cracked Pepper, Bloody Mary, Bar- becue, Mesquite Smoked and Maple. Jake's Nut Roasters seasoned almonds can provide fun and flavor to any barbecue or special oc- casion, or just grab a can for healthy snack- ing anytime. Jasper Specialty Foods is an innovator and processor of specialty foods, primarily con- sisting of almonds in one form or another, but also other specialty sweet, salty and crunchy gourmet treats handcrafted using the highest quality ingredients, many of them sourced from its own orchards. For more information, call 800.255.1641, email info@jasperspecialtyfoods.com or go to www.jakesnutroasters.com. Jake's Nut Roasters (Cont'd. from p. 1) 55,000 miles to produce a single pound of Heritage Select Honey. Nestled in the foothills of Pennsylvania's Laurel High- lands, Bumbleberry Farms celebrates the amazing honey bee with addictive honey cream spreads, glass-bottled heritage honey gifts and the new Foragers' Collection sin- gle-flower line featuring honey from throughout the United States. Still bottled and shipped from Pennsylvania, Bumble- berry Farms products can be found nation- ally in retail stores, online and at trade shows. Most recently, Queen Beekeeper Karen buzzed through 6,000 jars of Bumble- berry products at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. Karen launched Bumbleberry Farms with the goal of creating a proud Pennsylvania company in her rural town of Somerset. Be- ginning in her backyard and kitchen, Karen now works with beekeepers nationwide and sells thousands of pounds of honey per year, all with a mighty four-person crew of Som- erset locals. As an experienced journalist, marketer and project manager, Karen began bee- keeping as part of her annual New Year's resolution to "learn something new." In- spired by Pennsylvania delicacies and childhood mornings filled with stacks of pancakes, maple syrup, hot cocoa and sticky buns, Karen began experimenting in the kitchen with her newly harvested honey and old family recipes. That's where Bum- bleberry Honey Creams were born. A honey spread made like a stovetop caramel, Bumbleberry Honey Creams conjure up Karen's childhood food memories with fla- vors like Lover's Leap Sea Salt Caramel, Sticky Buns Cinnamon, Molten Lava Chocolate and Squirrel Crazy Maple. The spreads of course bring sweetness, but the Bumbleberry recipe blog features savory roasts, tart sauces and nutty granolas that all benefit from the depth of flavors and luxurious texture of Bumbleberry Honey Creams. Heritage Select and Foragers' Collection product lines at Bumbleberry Farms high- light the quality and complexity of real honey. Never flavored or infused, Karen launched the Foragers' Collection this year to showcase how different flowers can change the flavor of honey. Take Sweet Or- ange Blossom Honey, which presents citrusy notes, ideal for pairing with vegetables, fish and aged cheese. Karen works with an eye for detail beyond recipe development and product ideas. Her- itage Select honey comes packaged in a vin- tage-style bottle and a wax-stoppered cap, and the Foragers' Collection is designed with whimsical prints of the featured flower wrapped with a rustic bow. Bumbleberry honey fans connect online, sharing testimonials and snapshots of Bum- bleberry products across the country. From children to adults to even puppies on Insta- gram, Beekeeper Karen has cultivated a de- lectable way to "spread a little sweetness." Visit Bumbleberry Farms at booth #6356. For more information, email karen@ bumbleberryfarms.com or call 814.279.8083. Bumbleberry Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) decided to produce a delicious product with the highest quality ingredients, including 100 percent pure olive oil and 100 percent sun dried tomatoes, never substituting with low grade oils or ingredients. Our customers know that every item they purchase will meet their expectations because we have never changed our recipes. We have established a trust with our cus- tomers and I believe that is the key to any successful business. That same trust is passed on through our branding and market- ing activities. Our customers know that they can come to our ever-expanding website for recipes, products, ideas and more. That goes for our social media accounts, as well – we post recipes, cooking videos, menu ideas and so on. Evolving with the world of marketing has been key to keeping our product at the top of customers' minds. GN: What are Mooney Farms' core business and principal activities? MM: After more than 30 years, we are still family owned and operated and involved in every stage of production. This includes sun drying the tomato, processing and bottling the products, then shipping them out our door. Our 100,000 square foot processing facil- ity is dedicated exclusively to our sun dried tomato line. Unlike many brands that are co- packed, we are vertically integrated, allow- ing for a lower cost which we can pass on to the consumer. Since we focus on one core item, our economy of scale allows us to use higher quality ingredients. GN: What are Mooney Farms' competitive strengths? MM: Our strengths have developed after over 30 years in the business. They have evolved to adapt to the ever-changing world of food processing, as well as brand market- ing. At this point, our core competitive strengths are our dedication to our customers and our products, and our adaptation to mar- keting. At Mooney Farms, our customers are No. 1. Each and every customer from the small- est to the largest are all treated as equally im- portant. We know that without them, we would not have built our reputation in the in- dustry as a trusted brand. We also work with each customer to meet their specific sun dried tomato needs. We stand behind every product that leaves our facility. Our name is on every bottle and we know how important it is to maintain these standards. Keeping our brand fresh and engaging for the millennial home cooks, our Art Di- rector has added micro recipe videos to our site, which teach our viewers how to recreate all of the simple and delicious ideas our Corporate Chef prepares in our Tuscan kitchen. These new videos on both Facebook and YouTube have attracted new customers of all ages. Our Facebook page alone has grown to 35,000 followers and continues to climb every day. We at- tribute this success to posting an exciting new idea, recipe or video each day so our viewers can get inspiration throughout the year. For more information, visit booth #2761 or go to www.bellasunluci.com. Mooney Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) colors or flavors. "We were approached by GNAW, who were looking for U.S. distribution of their unique handcrafted chocolate bars. From the moment we saw and tasted their line, and learned about their passion for creat- ing fun, playful chocolates, we felt that their premium bars belonged on the shelves. We've seen demand continue to grow for artisanal chocolate with socially responsible, sustainable sourcing," says Roberta Cappel, Dorval's President. GNAW prides itself on being an ethical company, sourcing cocoa only from farms in Brazil and West Africa, and its factory is powered by 100 percent renewable en- ergy. GNAW is an innovative premium choco- late brand with exciting and imaginative fla- vors such as Bananas Foster, Rocky Road, Peanut Butter, Snowberry Crunch, Mint Choc Chip and Crystallized Ginger. The bars are also GMO free. The bars are 3.5 ounces and are packed in 12-count shelf ready dis- plays. Each carton is packed 6x12ct. The new GNAW line will be ready to ship soon. About Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. Dorval Trading Co., Ltd., is an importer of an extensive range of high-quality confec- tionery products from major manufacturers around the world. Dorval has grown into a significant presence in the confectionery and specialty distribution arena. Dorval cele- brated its 50th anniversary in business in 2016. For more information, call 800.367.8252, email info@dorvaltrading.com, go to www.dorvaltrading.com or stop by booth #1466. DORVAL (Cont'd. from p. 1)

• Cover