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What Makes ENZO Olive Oil Company Unique?
Bella Sun Luci Launches New Plant-Based Jerky
JM: Novacart manufactures bakeable
Twelve years ago, Patrick and Vincent Ricchiuti, representing the third-and-fourth generation of Ricchiuti Family Farms, sought out to further diversify their agricultural business. Through industry research conducted by the University California Davis Olive Center, they discov-
Vertullo Imports: Sourcing the Finest Italian
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An interview with Joseph Miglia, General Manager, Novacart GN: What kind of products does Novacart have to offer?
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Jake’s Nut Roasters Almonds
Jake, a fourthgeneration member of the Jasper Family, is proud to continue the farming traditions of his great-grandfather that have been passed down for over 70 years. Since 1948, a commitment to quality and innovation has propelled many
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DeBrand Chocolate Art Boxes
D e B r a n d Chocolate Art Boxes are handcrafted, exceptionally unique edible masterpieces. One of the newest additions to DeBrand’s collection of Chocolate Art Boxes is Draped in Gold. This box is ele-
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Oat Creamers from Elmhurst By Nicholas Budniewski, S e n i o r C o p y w r i t e r, Elmhurst 1925
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Stonewall Kitchen Welcomes Vermont Village
Oat milk has officially broken coffee. Cafés everywhere have been infiltrated by a “boring” whole grain gone cool. Who saw that
Specialty food maker Stonewall Kitchen expands with the addition of Vermont Village, maker of fine apple sauces and apple cider vinegar products. The company’s high-quality offerings and New England roots make the acquisition a natural fit for Stonewall Kitchen, which has been
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Vertullo Imports sources high quality specialty items from all over the world, leveraging longstanding supplier relationships and robust networks. While the company truly is all over the map, a high concentration of its items are sourced from Italy. To ensure Continued on Page 118
Mooney Farms and the Bella Sun Luci brand, which blazed the trail for the California sun dried tomato market over 30 years ago, is introducing an exciting new product to its line-up, Plant-Based Tomato Jerky. This new vegan, plant-based jerky Continued on Page 118
This Saves Lives: Snacks That Give Back
Sustainability in the Deli Case
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This Saves Lives is a snack bar company on a mission to end child malnutrition worldwide. CoFounders Kristen Bell, Ryan Devlin, Todd Grinnell and Ravi Patel believe all children, no matter what their circumstances, deserve the opportunity to Continued on Page 114
The Meaning of Monti Trentini’s Name
Monti Trentini cheeses are made in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains in the Trentino Province of Italy. The creamery’s name literally means “the Trentino’s Mountains,” and it was there that the Finco family decided to start their dairy in 1925, just after the conclusion of World War I.
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Health benefits and clean ingredients are key drivers of consumer purchase decisions; transparency about ingredient sources, rBST-free milk and health claims have become standard across the deli case. Today’s consumers are also pushing companies to address sustainability Continued on Page 112
Las Olas Confections and Snacks An interview with Lauren DiSanza, Brand Manager, Las O l a s Confections and Snacks.
GN: Tell our readers about Las Olas
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