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Discover The French Farm’s newest addition: original confectionery products from Pastiglie Leone. The King of Sweetness finally made its way to The French Farm, which recently introduced the brand’s original tin in a variety of flavors. From violet to mint, tangerine to blueberry, lemon to anise, there is something for every taste.
Since 1857, Pastiglie Leone’s original candies are the company’s oldest and most distinctive confectionery product. These small delights are the result of a careful choice of essences, extracts and herbs to enhance the fragrance and scent of the various flavors. Their pleasant pastel shades are obtained exclusively from natural coloring agents, making this product alluring to the eye as well as to the taste.
Av a i l a b l e flavors are anise, blueberry, lemon, wild berries (a mix of blueberry, raspberry, red currant and strawberry), orange, polar strong, raspberry, strawberry and tangerine.
Packed by 18 units in a case and imported directly from Italy, Leone’s original pastilles are available online.
The French Farm 713.660.0577 www.frenchfarm.com
MarDona Specialty Foods recently launched its gourmet Black Truffle Marinara Sauce. The sauce was created to be versatile and perfect for any favorite pasta dishes, as well as a perfect sauce for steak pizzaiola, chicken cacciatore, fried calamari or even just to dip in a favorite crusty bread. Consumers will love MarDona’s delicious, natural and perfectly portioned sauces.
MarDona uses only pure, natural ingredients in the making of its gourmet sauce. The best crushed tomatoes, fresh spices, pure truffle infused olive oil and the finest black truffles are gathered. Then the sauce is cooked slowly over a low heat for hours to bring the sauce its well-balanced thickness and great taste. Sodium and calorie levels are kept as low as possible, and the sauce is, of course, gluten free.
MarDona prides itself on having the finest in gourmet products while providing them at affordable prices. So, enjoy the new MarDona Black Truffle Marinara sauce today. Manga!
MarDona Specialty Foods 855.645.7772 www.mardonausa.com
Country Fresh Fudge
Country Fresh Fudge, in 12- and 6-ounce packages, is the perfect solution for all types of retailers, especially in these days of contactless purchasing and labor shortages. The attractive packaging allows the consumer to see the fudge itself.
Available in more than 80 amazing flavors that are made with only the finest of ingredients such as Belgian chocolate, AA-grade butter, sweet cream, cane sugar and Dutch cocoa. Country Fresh Fudge is also available in Keto friendly, sugar-free flavors.
Low-cost private labeling is also available for those looking to make it their own.
All containers have a 9-month shelf life and many flavors are all natural. Twelve-ounce trays are packed eight per case, while 6-ounce trays are packed 12 per case.
Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. 800.545.8782 www.countryfreshfood.com
Refrigerated BeBOLD Energy Bars Buholzer Brothers Cheeses from Klondike Cheese Co.
From the founders of Stacy’s Pita Chips, Stacy Madison and Dave Lowe are back at it again with Refrigerated BeBOLD Energy Bars. The delicious energy bars are made with almond butter or peanut butter, oats, honey, walnuts, Brazil nuts, chocolate chips, maple and chia.
BeBOLD is womenowned. The bars are plant-based, gluten free, dairy free, kosher and 18g of whole grains. All they do is MIX.PRESS.PACK.CHILL. That’s why they are refrigerated, to preserve the natural ingredients. However, the bars can be out of the refrigerator for up to 14 days on the go. Stacy and Dave are also committed to sharing everyone’s BOLD and recognizing positivity through the #whatsyourBOLD campaign. They believe everyone has their own version of BOLD, big or small, that makes the world a better place. The specialty food makers at Stonewall Kitchen recently introduced Vermont Coffee Company into their outstanding family of brands. Vermont Coffee Company is well known for crafting rich, fragrant coffee from highquality beans to deliver a big, bold taste in every sip.
Whole beans have a natural cellular structure that protects the delicate oils responsible for providing a rich aroma and robust flavor. Available in an array of roasts ranging from light to dark, each blend begins with non-GMO, certified-organic arabica beans that are ethically sourced from the great coffee regions of Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Indonesia and Honduras.
Not only is it a true expert in the art of brewing the perfect cup, Vermont Coffee Company is also eco-consciously run. It uses 100 percent renewable energy from a combination of wind and local dairy farms to carefully slowroast the beans, which are then packaged in 16-ounce compostable kraft bags that feature recyclable plastic liners and plant-based Eco-Loks designed to seal in freshness. Roasted for friends and for enjoying the little moments in life, this coffee is made with the kind of care customers can feel good about.
Vermont Coffee Company www.vermontcoffeecompany.com
Klondike Cheese Co. is now offering Buholzer Brothers® muenster, brick, havarti and dill havarti, horseradish and jalapeño cheeses crafted by six master cheesemakers in Wisconsin, the heart of America’s dairyland.
All of the flavors have a creamy flavor profile, great for sandwiches and snacking, available in retail and foodservice chunks, slices and loaves, depending on which cheese variety. These award-winning cheeses can be available in your deli case or your “groceraunts. ” Buholzer Brothers varieties have been award winning at world and local competitions they enter in every year, which means retailers can boast to shoppers they are only receiving the best and highest quality cheese to eat in store or at home.
The secret to Klondike’s exceptional quality is the combination of using state-of-the art equipment, proprietary recipes and time-honored traditions of cheesemaking. Sourcing local cow’s milk and high-quality ingredients, made in Wisconsin, so you know it can only be the best. For more information about Buholzer Brothers, including detailed information about other products produced for retail and food service bulk products, contact Pete Buol, national retail sales manager.
Klondike Cheese Co. www.buholzerbrothers.com
Tortuga Launches Southern Trio Range
Tortuga is a world-renowned brand that continues to lead the gourmet and spirit cakes category by heavily focusing on innovation and ensuring that its consumers are presented with fresh, innovative, and new options.
Tortuga has been doing business with the cruise channel, major big box retailers in North America, department and grocery stores and the gifting sector for 37 years. Given the company’s recent success with evolving from its world-famous rum cakes and creating a new cake with bourbon, the Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake, continuing to explore the spirits world seemed like the natural next step.
Tortuga just launched the highly anticipated Southern Trio range, which consists of Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake, Moonshine Apple Pie Cake, and the newest addition, Tennessee Whiskey Spice Cake. All three flavors are available in the standard sizes – 4oz., 16-oz. and 32-oz. Consumers are now able to indulge in Tortuga’s new selection of spirit cakes, inspired by America’s oldest and traditional delectable recipes, and can expect to experience unique flavors characterized by bold notes and magnificent richness.
Tortuga Rum Cake Company www.tortugarumcakes.com
Bone Suckin’ Garlic & Honey Wing Sauce
Bone Suckin’ Garlic & Honey Wing Sauce will quickly become a favorite for families who enjoy the aroma of garlic and the sweet taste of honey as they devour their chicken wings. This wing sauce is gluten free, non-GMO and kosher and contains no high fructose corn syrup.
Teflon nonstick coating systems last longer than pans with ceramic or silicone coatings, and are dishwasher and metal utensil safe.
Chemours ensures durability by providing a nonstick coating that is not only abrasion- and scratch-resistant, but also helps protect against adhesion and corrosion. It’s this balance of properties that keeps these nonstick coatings performing like new, year after year, so there’s little erosion to the wallet. That’s because highquality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years.
Teflon nonstick coatings are the finest nonstick, with a variety of products to meet the variety of cooking needs. All Teflon products are quality tested to live up to the Teflon brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time. Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratch- and abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date.
The Chemours Company 866.205.1664 www.chemours.com
Introducing Tradición Tapas Collection Sauces & Jams
Spicin Foods has been in the sauce business for more than two decades and produces more than 900 BBQ sauces and 750 hot sauces. The Tradición Tapas Collection of salsas includes Garden Vegetable, Sweet Jalapeño, Spanish Olive, Taco Salsa Verde and Blackberry Chipotle Jam, to name a few.
The newest is Artichoke Spinach, which has become a consumer favorite overnight. Bold, flavorful, made with natural ingredients–it is a celebration of oldworld recipes unsurpassed for the modern table. It packs a zesty punch. Serve with chips, mix into taco dips or create delicious entrees to s h a r e . Grab a chip. Dip the chip. Eat the chip. Repeat―over and over and over.
Spicin Foods also offers co-packing, private label, wholesale, food service, distributors and international opportunities.
Spicin Foods 800.568.8468 www.spicinfoods.com
Jake, a fourth-generation member of the Jasper family, is proud to continue the farming traditions of his great-grandfather that have been passed down for more than 70 years. Jake’s Nut Roasters is pleased to announce his newest flavor to the Jake’s can lineup: Buffalo Almonds.
Jake’s Buffalo Almonds are bursting with the bold flavor of cayenne pepper, vinegar and spices. With a little tanginess and just the right amount of heat, they go hand in hand with a cold beverage.
These almonds are in fact “Straight from Jake’s Orchard” showcasing the company’s vertical integration and commitment to sustainable growing practices.
Jake’s almonds provide an unparalleled snacking experience and make eating this healthy snack both fun and satisfying. Produced in a dedicated peanut-free facility, these premium California almonds are dry roasted and seasoned in small batches to deliver exceptional quality.
Jake’s Nut Roasters 7-ounce cans have a cool, classic appearance that look great on store shelves, kitchen counters and table centerpieces. They also make the perfect gift.
Since 1948, a commitment to quality and innovation has propelled many fine Jasper Specialty Foods products into the hands of health-conscious almond lovers around the world.
Jasper Specialty Foods 800.255.1641 www.jasperspecialtyfoods.com
Dave’s Gourmet Creamy Hot Sauces
Dave’s Gourmet Creamy Hot Sauces are delicious, versatile condiments with a touch of heat and a clear chile flavor. They are whipped at high speed, which gives them a creamy feel, and are gluten free and vegan.
The sauces are balanced with chiles, garlic, vinegar and other savory ingredients. They come in three flavors: Creamy Garlic Red Pepper, Creamy Roasted Jalapeño and Creamy Ginger Citrus.
The sauces can be found in many top retailers or online.
Dave’s Gourmet www.davesgourmet.com
Known for their irresistible sauces and seasonings, the flavor experts at Urban Accents have taken Turkey Day to the next level with their Gourmet Gobbler® Turkey Brine & Rub Kit. Rated as the No. 1 best-selling brine kit in the country, this easy, all-in-one set includes everything customers need to create the perfect bird.
Here’s how it works: designed to lock in moisture and flavor, the brining process helps the turkey meat become wonderfully tender as it soaks overnight. Sometimes a messy process, Urban Accents makes it simple by providing their Sea Salt & Herb Spiced Turkey Brine and BPA-free, plastic Gourmet Brine Bag, which can hold up to a 24-pound turkey and offers a resealable, gusseted design.
Customers only need to add water to make the ideal brine and, after the bird has refrigerated overnight, the liquid can be drained and the bird patted dry in preparation for roasting. Then it’s time for the Gourmet Gobbler Smoky Peppercorn & Herb Turkey Rub to shine. Oregano, smoked paprika, garlic and plenty of other bold ingredients coat the bird, delivering traditional holiday flavors as it cooks and ensuring an incredibly crispy skin. Customers will love the ease of using this complete kit for cooking up a Thanksgiving Day turkey and other seasonal feasts such as chicken, quail and pork chops. Plus, the Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Brine & Rub Kit Shipper makes it exceptionally convenient to merchandise these kits in the meat department or alongside a holiday display. There’s no doubt, customers are sure to gobble ‘em up.
Urban Accents www.urbanaccents.com
Howard Products’ Butcher Block Conditioner
When used after every wash, Howard Butcher Block Conditioner helps keep butcher blocks and cutting boards both functional and beautiful.
This specialized wood care product meets U.S. FDA regulations for direct and indirect contact with food. The penetrating quality of food-grade mineral oil along with the water-resistant traits of beeswax and carnauba wax rejuvenates wood and helps to prevent it from drying and cracking. The natural waxes also help repair knife marks and protect the wood by keeping the mineral oil in and the moisture out.
Wooden cutting boards, butcher blocks and countertops are making quite a comeback. Cooks need help to preserve and protect these special wooden surfaces. Vegetable oil is for cooking, not treating a cutting surface; it will smell rancid after time. Howard Butcher Block Conditioner is a blend of natural waxes and foodgrade mineral oil and will never go rancid. It is ideal for everyone from the gourmet chef who owns expensive butcher blocks to health-conscious parents with bamboo cutting boards. Suggested retail price is $9.99.
Howard Products Inc. 800.266.9545 www.howardproducts.com
North Coast Organic Apple Sauce Pouches
At North Coast, innovation is at the heart of everything, and the health and wellbeing of consumers is of utmost importance. We’ve all heard how important it is to eat enough vegetables every day to support good health. In fact, the latest U.S. government dietary guidelines recommend three servings per day for children and four servings for adults.
That’s why North Coast came up with three new apple sauce pouches, all with the perfect fruit and veggie combinations and bursting with bright flavors of freshness and utter deliciousness.
North Coast understands that parents often struggle with getting their kids to eat their veggies and are willing to sneak it in any chance they get. Perfect for school lunches, after-school activities or anytime a nutritious grab-and-go snack is needed, North Coast Organic has it covered. Made without any added sugars or preservatives and only with USA-grown, USDAcertified organic produce, this natural burst of energy in a pouch is an absolute win-win and a must for today’s new way of life.
The sauce pouches are available in: apple-mango-sweet potato-apricot, apple-blueberry-spinach-kale and applepear-blackberry-beet. Since the 1930s, Gold’s has been the gold standard for jarred horseradish. And since horseradish is part of the mustard family, it is only natural for Gold’s to produce a Lively Mustard with that classic horseradish bite to awaken the consumer palates.
Gold’s Lively Mustard with Horseradish in a 9-ounce squeeze bottle spices up retail aisles featuring products that seek to add memorable flavor to food. The stout, easily stocked bottles are instantly recognizable, with a name that’s become synonymous with a strong, singular taste of top-quality horseradish.
Beyond mustard with horseradish, Gold’s offers a varied selection of mustard products, all featuring distinctive flavors that are exceedingly popular with the mustard-buying public. Each flavor is available in 9-ounce squeeze bottles for the utmost convenience. The six varieties include: Lively Mustard with Horseradish, Traditional Delicatessen Style Mustard, Gourmet Dijon Mustard, Low Sodium New York Deli Mustard, Sweet Honey Mustard and Spicy Sriracha Mustard. This line of mustard products should be stocked prominently in the condiment aisle, as mustard lovers are sure to crave anything with the high standards and reputation of Gold.
L&S Packing Company 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com
Ardagh Hot Sauce Bottles
Fall River Wild Rice: New Ways with America’s Native Grain
Ardagh’s 5-ounce glass hot sauce bottles are the classic, go-to container option for hot sauce, but they are also great for packaging olive oils, sesame oils or dressings. Proudly made in the U.S., the “woozy” bottle is made using high-quality flint (clear) glass with a Snap & Screw or Continuous Thread (CT) closure. This 100 percent and endlessly recyclable glass hot sauce bottle is environmentally friendly and boasts an excellent shelf life.
This 5-ounce hot sauce bottle is offered in 12-pack cases available for purchase on Ardagh’s BOB™ site with convenient online ordering and payment via credit card or PayPal. Or, you can purchase the jar in 6-pack cases by calling or emailing A r d a g h directly.
Ardagh is dedicated to the craft food market with capabilities and resources to grow with you every stage of the way. By the pallet or truckload, BOB and Ardagh have the ideal shapes and styles for craft food producers.
Ardagh 856.455.2137 beer.buyourbottles.com
Interest in plants and grains is soaring, as shoppers look for new ways to eat healthy. High in protein and fiber, nutty and with a striking visual appeal, wild rice is one of the healthiest grains available. It was a staple food of several Native American tribes, who called it manoomin or “precious grain. ”
Fall River Wild Rice brings this culinary gem to your store shelf. This naturally cultivated wild rice is great in salads, soups and stir-fries. However, it also works well in mixes for pancakes and muffins and even in chocolate and desserts. Fall River’s Fully Cooked Wild Rice is high-protein goodness in seconds.
The only cereal grain native to North America, wild rice is not even a rice at all. It is the seed of Zizania palustris, a tall, blooming water grass that prospers in the Great Lakes region, as well as in a fruitful valley in the shadows of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains. Fall River Wild Rice is a small, growerowned cooperative in the Fall River Valley, a rural mountain valley nestled between the Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges.
Fall River Wild Rice 800.626.4366 www.fallriverwildrice.com
Colby Cheese from Widmer’s Cheese Cellars
Perfect for shredding, melting or slicing, Widmer’s Colby complements apples or pears as well as burgers or chili. It’s available in four flavors: Plain, Jalapeño, Caraway Seed and Vegetable and Herb.
Widmer’s Cheese Cellars can be purchased in 5-pound pieces, 2.5-pound pieces, 1pound pieces or 8-ounce pieces.
coffee, tea and comfort
Tucson Tea Cranberry Orange Spice Decaf Black Tea
Tucson Tea creates more than 100 flavors of whole loose-leaf teas including green, black, oolong, puerh, herbal tisanes, rooibos and more. Cool off with more than 50 fruit flavors of iced teas and cocktail blends or compliment your daily ritual with a wellness line of herbal teas. If traditional tea is more your style, enjoy one of the breakfast blends or classic Chinese and Japanese green tea.
The popular Cranberry Orange Spice loose-leaf black tea can be enjoyed hot or iced. Cranberry Orange Spice features a decaf Ceylon black loose-leaf tea, dried cranberries, apple bits, orange peel, cardamom, cloves, ginger and cinnamon chips with a touch of cranberry orange and vanilla flavoring.
Tucson Tea, whose teas are locally blended in small batches, believes in helping its own community. When the owners got their vaccinations at a local hospital, they brought a generous box of a variety of teas for appreciative volunteers to thank them.
Café Grumpy Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee
It’ s hard to think how anyone needing a coffee fix could be grumpy when all you have to do is open a carton to enjoy a cold brew with hints of caramel and dark chocolate. Café Grumpy ’ s Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee even won a silver sofi Award this year. The coffee is brewed in small batches in the company ’ s Brooklyn facility with cold, filtered water and high-quality Arabica beans sourced from partner farms and given an overnight steep. Enjoy it straight up, over ice or with a splash of favored milk or creamer product. There are no preservatives, artificial ingredients or sugar and it comes in sustainable Tetra Pak prisma aseptic packaging. Find it in specialty grocery shops in the Northeast, Café Grumpy locations or online. Goodnow Farms El Carmen Hot Cocoa
Goodnow Farms is well known for its chocolate made from Nicaraguan cocoa beans and its El Carmen Hot Cocoa does the same. Goodnow won a gold sofi Award for its richly flavored, nonalkalized El Carmen Hot Cocoa with its classic flavor and caramel notes.
Being non-alkalized, this hot cocoa may need a more vigorous stir, but it’ s got more natural flavanols than alkalized cocoa, which is washed with a potassium carbonate solution to make it easier to dissolve but removes some of the flavor. Goodnow Farms is one of a few chocolate makers that presses its own cocoa butter, which is time consuming but results in a richer, more flavorful hot cocoa mix.
