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A Sauce of a Different Color
A 2009 Sofi finalist, Dave's Gourmet Butternut Pasta
Sauce from Dave's Gourmet Inc. (800/758-0372 or www.davesgourmet.com)
incorporates butternut squash ripened in Oregon's Willamette Valley,
fresh garlic, onions and roasted red pepper for a sweetness and delicate
flavor. The Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce offers a fresh approach to
tortellini, ravioli, lasagna and other pasta dishes. Suggested retail:
$7.99.
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Sweet Sophistication
Houston-based importer of French delicacies The
French Farm (713/660-0577 or www.thefrenchfarm.com)
is now offering Framboisines (raspberries steeped in liqueur and raspberry
eau-de-vie) from Grandes Distilleries Peureux, the worlds leading
producer of fruit eaux-de-vie and the leader in maceration of fruit.
Framboisines is made from raspberries that are incomparably fresh
and firm, and the product is 100-percent natural and free of added
colorings and preservatives. The raspberries are an ideal garnish
for cocktails and other culinary embellishments. Suggested retail:
$20, 11-oz. jar.
Summer Fancy Food #5311 |
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Salmon Snacks Made Easy
Kasilof Fish Company (800/322-7552 or www.kasilof.com)
is introducing a brand-new line of products to its seafood offerings.
The Eagle River Snack Packs are made from Alaskan salmon and Washington-coast
oysters, are shelf-stable and come in a variety of packaging colors
and sizes. Products include Smoked Oysters and Crackers, Smoked Salmon
Fire Pâté and Crackers and Smoked Salmon and Crackers. Suggested retail:
$8.95-$14.95.
Summer Fancy Food #461 |
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Tasty Duo Festively Packaged
Consumers can celebrate the holidays with the bright,
cheerful, seasonal Gail Pittman Gift Tin from Mississippi Cheese
Straw Factory (800/530-7496 or www.mscheesestraws.com).
Inside the festive tin is a delicious duo featuring Traditional Cheddar
Cheese Straws and crisp, tart Cranberry Straws. Suggested retail:
$25.
Summer Fancy Food #4621 |
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Packaging With Purpose
Gifts from your store will really stand out when wrapped
in the Dashing Reindeer Collection, a new holiday packaging from Nashville
Wraps (800/547-9727 or www.nashvillewraps.com).
While at the show, be sure to check out the other designs available
from the company's Green Way line of eco-friendly packaging. Call
for pricing.
Summer Fancy Food #1974 |
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Rao's In Your Restaurant
Through a unique partnership with Scafati, Italy's
La Regina di San Marzano, which is known for its tomatoes, Rao's
Specialty Foods Inc. (212/269-0151 or www.raos.com)
is now offering its premium retail branded sauces in foodservice size.
The sauces are time-saving, all-natural and competitively priced.
Call for pricing.
Summer Fancy Food #1753 |
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Tin Trios Treat Taste Buds
For the discerning foodie, the new Tin Trios from
Victoria Gourmet Inc. (800/403-8981 or www.vgourmet.com)
are a perfect gift. The six trios include combinations such as the
BBQ & Grill Trio (Cinnamon Chile Rub, New Orleans Seasoning and Kansas
City Seasoning), Exotic Blends Trio (Moroccan Seasoning, Curry Seasoning
and Smoky Paprika Chipotle Seasoning), Fall/Holiday Trio (Holiday
Seasoning, Mulling Spices and Pie Spices) and Dipping Oil Trio (Mediterranean
Seasoning, Tuscan Seasoning and Herbes de Provence). Each seasoning
blend is created using the highest quality ingredients and is packaged
in a clear plastic recyclable box. Suggested retail: $12.99.
Summer Fancy Food #4720 |
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Decadent Dessert Mixes
A new line of decadent dessert baking mixes is available
from Wind & Willow Inc. (888/427-3235 or www.windandwillow.com).
Cheesebake Mixes are a rich treat that combine elements of classic
dessert favorites: brownies, cheesecake and ice cream sundae-style
topping. Available flavors include Chocolate Amaretto, Key Lime Strawberry
and Caramel Butter Rum. Suggested retail: $4.
Summer Fancy Food #5617 |
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Affordable Pasta Sauce With Premium Ingredients
Cucina Antica Foods Corp. (877/7-CUCINA or
www.cucina-antica.com)
will showcase its new line of Monte Bene Pasta Sauces, which are made
with a blend of locally grown New Jersey vine-ripened tomatoes and
imported Italian San Marzano plum tomatoes and fresh herbs. The sauces
are all-natural, low in fat and free of added sugar and preservatives.
The new line comes in response to the difficult economic times and
includes Garlic Marinara, Spicy Marinara and Tomato Basil. Suggested
retail: $4.99.
Summer Fancy Food #540 |
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Fresh Flavors from Mrs. Renfro's
Three new salsas are available from Renfro Foods
Inc. (800/332-2456 or www.renfrofoods.com),
including Pineapple, Pomegranate and Tequila. All three salsas have
a medium heat and follow the launch of Mrs. Renfro's Mango Habanero
salsa. Each of the company's salsas includes a meal idea on the label,
and all are fat-free, cholesterol-free and gluten-free. Other flavors
in the gourmet salsa line include Peach, Chipotle Corn, Black Bean,
Roasted Garlic and Raspberry Chipotle. Suggested retail: $3.49.
Summer Fancy Food #555 |
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Four New Ways To Be Skinny
Four new 100-percent organic Skinny Bars join the
lineup from Tom and Sally's Handmade Chocolates Inc. (800/827-0800
or www.tomandsallys.com).
The slender 1.5-oz. bars make portion control easy, with new flavors
including Belgian 41% Milk Chocolate, Belgian 41% Milk Chocolate Infused
with Cinnamon and Nutmeg, Belgian 41% Milk Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs
and Belgian 66% Dark Chocolate. Suggested retail: $3.25.
Summer Fancy Food #1945 |
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Bananas for VitaTops
The newest flavor for Vitalicious Inc.'s (877/848-2877
or www.vitalicious.com)
muffin-top product, Vita Tops, is Banana Nut. With only 100 calories,
the muffin tops contain 5 g. fiber, 5 g. protein, 8 g. whole grains,
15 vitamins and minerals, and only 2 g. unsaturated fat per 2-oz.
serving. Suggested retail: $4.49-$5.99, 4-pack.
Summer Fancy Food #1240 |
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Presto: It's Pasta
Pasta Express Tomato Alfredo, the newest meal solution
from Italian Foods Corporation (510/444-9050 or www.italianfoods.com),
combines fusilli pasta with a creamy tomato sauce. Diced tomatoes,
onions and spices make for an Italian meal in minutes. Pasta Express
dishes are also available in puttanesca and arrabbiata sauces. Suggested
retail: $3.79.
Summer Fancy Food #2455 |
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Easy Entertaining
Start the party right with dry mixes from Party Starter
Mix, a new line of seasoning blends and dip mixes from Frontier
Soups (800/300-SOUP or www.frontiersoups.com).
The line includes a sweet marinade for salmon, pork, flank steak or
chicken; zesty dry rub to season vegetables, egg dishes and frittatas;
a Southwestern taco dip; and five other dips rebranded as part of
the new line. The company will also offer a free metal spinner for
display. Suggested retail: $3.50, new 2-oz. Party Starters; and $2.50
for 1-oz. rebranded dip mixes.
Summer Fancy Food #4726 |
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Contemporary Crackers
Tucker's Natural, a line from Miguel & Valentino
(301/455-7868 or www.miguelvalentino.com)
now offers a sweet range of gourmet crackers, bringing natural, restaurant-quality
crackers to the home kitchen. Created for modern entertaining, the
Chocolate, Vanilla, Honey and Coffee flavors can be used in a variety
of dessert applications. The light flavors don't dominate the dessert
and are delicious enough to be enjoyed alone. Suggested retail: $3.99.
Summer Fancy Food #1575 |
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DelGrosso Goes Organic
DelGrosso Foods Inc. (800/521-5880 or www.delgrossos.com)
has expanded with the addition of DelGrosso Organic, a line of organic
pasta sauces that is the company's first organic offering. The organic
sauces are available in three robust flavors: Tomato Basil, Garden
Vegetable and Roasted Garlic. Suggested retail: $3.69.
Summer Fancy Food #4551 |
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Spanish Preserves by Way of Chicago
Helios Preserves from Spain, available from Chicago
Importing Company (800/828-7983 or www.chicagoimporting.com),
are made with 60 percent fruit for a better taste and more healthful
treat. Created using traditional Spanish recipes, the flavors include
blueberry, raspberry, orange, strawberry, apricot and blackberry,
and three organic preserves: apricot, orange and strawberry. Suggested
retail: $3.79-$3.99.
Summer Fancy Food #1066 |
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More Starters and Fillings from Fischer & Wieser
Queso Starter-Just Add Cheese is a new companion product
for Fischer & Wieser's (800/880-8526 or www.jelly.com)
Guacamole Starter. With simple instructions part of the name, the
Queso Starter is ideal for entertaining and everyday use, and it's
just one of the time-saving products the company will introduce. Other
introductions include two pie fillings (apple and peach) and Spicy
Garlic Steak & Grilling Sauce. Call for pricing.
Summer Fancy Food #5200 |
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Spacey Chocolates
In honor of the 40th anniversary of man's first walk
on the moon, Choclatique (310/479-3849 or www.choclatique.com)
has created the Moon Rocks assortment of dark, milk and white chocolates,
which resemble moon-rock samples in their bright, metallic colors.
The assortment of chocolates comes in 15 flavors, including Apollo
Almond, Cosmic Caramel Crunch, Rocket Raspberry and more. Suggested
retail: $30.
Summer Fancy Food #675 |
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Low-calorie Pralines
For consumers watching their sugar and calorie intake,
the new Lite pralines from Aunt Sally's Praline Shops Inc.
(800/642-7257 or www.auntsallys.com)
fit the bill. The sweet treats contain 85 percent less sugar and 40
percent fewer calories than the company's regular New Orleans-inpsired
pralines. Suggested retail: $2.79 each.
Summer Fancy Food #4835 |
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Easy Bread Mixes
Rabbit Creek's (800/837-3073 or www.rabbitcreekgourmet.com)
new bread mixes come in four flavors: Grandpa Joe's Spicy Cranberry-Apple
Scone Mix, Apple Spice Pecan Quick Bread Mix, Funky Monkey Banana
Quick Bread Mix and Three Seed Beer Bread Mix. Suggested retail: $6
each.
Summer Fancy Food #4459 |
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Crackers With A Kick
The new Fieri line from La Panzanella (206/903-0500
or www.lapanzanella.com)
is inspired by global flavors and spices. The crackers come in Red
Chili Basil, which is reminiscent of Italian dishes; Serrano Lime,
similar to Thai tastes; and Chipotle, which mimics the cuisines of
Central and South America. Suggested retail: $2.99.
Summer Fancy Food #3249 |
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Coffee For A Cause
Through a partnership with the Cafe Femenino Foundation,
which supports educational initiatives for women farmers in Central
and South America, Kaffe Magnum Opus (800/652-5282 or www.kmocoffee.com)
has introduced Cafe Femenino Fair-Trade Organic Dominican Republic
Fedecares Co-op coffee. This bright blend is flavored with spices
and a hint of chocolate. Call for pricing.
Summer Fancy Food #4538 |
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Premium Teas
Two Leaves Tea Cylinders from Two Leaves and A
Bud Tea Company (866/528-0832 or www.twoleavesandabud.com)
are packed with premium whole-leaf loose tea. The eco-friendly packaging
holds enough tea leaves to make 50 cups. Five varieties are available.
Suggested retail: $9.99.
Summer Fancy Food #5320 |
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New Candy Bars And Packaging
New from FunkyChunky Inc. (888/473-8659 or www.funkychunky.com)
are FunkyChunky Candy Bars, which come in four flavors: Chocolate,
Licorice, Peanut Crunch and Graham Cracker. The company is also introducing
larger gift boxes and new matte-black packaging for its 5-oz. sized
treats. Suggested retail: $5, 3.25-4 oz. bars.
Summer Fancy Food #4734 |
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Asian Green Teas
Organic green teas from Rishi Tea (866/RISHI-TEA
or www.rishi-tea.com)
feature Asian flavors and ingredients. Organic Dragon Well is a Chinese
tea with notes of roasted chestnut and a floral aroma. Organic Houjicha,
a Japanese tea, is made with leaves from the fall and winter harvest;
the tea has hints of buckwheat and cacao. Suggested retail: $8.99,
Organic Dragon Well; $12.99, Organic Houjicha.
Summer Fancy Food #5210 |
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Spicy Soup
Rustic Fireside Tortilla Soup Mix is from Conifer
Specialties' (800/588-9160 or www.conifer-inc.com)
Canterbury Naturals collection. Made with tomatoes, leeks, peppers,
onions, garlic, cumin and other spices, the zesty soup can be enhanced
with chicken and tortilla strips. Each package contains eight servings.
The all-natural soup contains no trans fat, hydrogenated oils, artificial
additives, preservatives or colorings. Suggested retail: $5.59.
Summer Fancy Food #1655 |
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Kahlua Gourmet Coffees Debut
Kahlua has partnered with White Coffee Corporation
(800/221-0140 or www.whitecoffee.com),
a third-generation family-owned coffee roaster, to offer three rich,
non-alcoholic coffees, reflecting the distinct flavor of the Kahlua
brand. Crafted from 100 percent Arabica beans, the flavors are: Kahlua
Original, Kahlua French Vanilla and Kahlua Hazelnut. The coffees will
launch in 12-oz. bags with additional sizes available. Call for pricing.
Summer Fancy Food #1960 |
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Top-selling Mustards Go Organic
Beaverton Foods Inc. (503/646-8138 or www.beavertonfoods.com)
has entered the organic category with two of its popular mustard flavors.
The USDA-certified organic mustards are Inglehoffer Organic Honey
Mustard, 10.25 oz., and the Inglehoffer Organic Stone Ground Mustard,
10 oz. The new mustards join more than 20 mustards, horseradishes,
tartar and cocktail sauces in the Inglehoffer lineup. Suggested retail:
$4.99.
Summer Fancy Food #1967 |
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Sustainably Caught Wild Tuna
Wild Planet Foods Inc. (800/998-9946 or www.wildplanetfoods.com)
is introducing Wild Albacore Tuna, sourced from Pacific Northwest
waters and a Best Choice for sustainability by Seafood Watch. The
Wild Albacore Tuna contains six times the Omega-3 and half the mercury
compared to the national brands, according to Wild Planet. It is available
in Salted and No Salt, Kosher-certified and packed in pull-top BPA-free
cans. Suggested retail: $3.79.
Summer Fancy Food #2280 |
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Versatile Virgin Avocado Oil
Extra Virgin Avocado Oil cold processed from the finest
Chilean Hass avocados will be introduced by Earthy Delights
(800/367-4709 or www.earthy.com).
It's notable for its pure, fresh light buttery avocado flavor and
aroma with subtle walnut undertones and deep vibrant color. Drizzle
it over salad greens or vegetables and let it rest a moment to take
up the fragrant and delicate flavors of the oil. With a smoking point
of over 500 F, it's also perfect for cooking meats, fish, vegetables
and stir-frys. Suggested retail: $14.99, 250-ml. bottle.
Summer Fancy Food #570 |
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Sauce Like Mother Made
Three, all-natural, preservative-free sauces are being
produced by Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce LLC (713/805-8804
or www.somebodysmothers.com).
The sauces include Chocolate, Caramel and White Chocolate with Pear
William. The sauces come in 9.5-oz. jars that feature Lidlit quotes
about mothers and motherhood from famous persons. Suggested retail:
$10.
Summer Fancy Food #5439 |
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New Flavors for Moravian Cookies
Salem Baking Company (800/274-2994 or www.salembaking.com)
introduced 11 new flavors to its classic Moravian Cookie line. The
flavors include: Toasted Coconut (shown), Sugar with Vanilla Bean,
Artisan Blend Chocolate, Ginger with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon, Pomegranate
Lime with a Hint of Sea Salt (shown), Cinnamon with Brown Sugar and
Meyer Lemon with Lemon Zest. The company will also introduce: Chocolate
Dipped Sugar with Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Dipped Toasted Coconut,
Chocolate Dipped Mint and Chocolate Dipped Artisan Blend Chocolate
Moravian Cookies. Also debuting is a variety of new season trays for
Holiday, Easter and Valentine's Day and a variety of new packages
for the company's Classic Southern Cheese Straws. Call for pricing.
Summer Fancy Food #2666 |
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Pasta Takes On New Forms
Waves of Grain, a pasta cut unlike any other, forms
a 6-in. wavy dense pasta "filet" that can be served whole or cut into
pasta corta of any length desired. Its thick texture holds red and
white, thin and thick sauces; broken into pieces, it can dress up
minestrone or pasta in brood. This is one of two of the company's
products to be nominated for a NAFST sofi award for this year's show.
Suggested retail: $7.20. From Ritrovo Selections, 206/985-1635
or www.ritrovo.com
Summer Fancy Food #4339 |
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Shelf-stable Charcuterie
Shelf-stable, all-natural Duck Rilettes (pork-free)
and Pâté de Campagne have been introduced by Fabrique Delices
(510/441-9500 or www.fabriquedelices.com).
Great gifts for the holidays, both are attractively packaged in old-fashioned
glass jars. With a shelf life of three years, they can be kept in
the kitchen ready for special occasions. Simply spread on bread or
crackers for a quick snack, sandwich, appetizer or party tray, or
slice as an hors d'oeuvres for an easy and elegant meal. Suggested
retail: $5, 3.1-oz. jar.
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