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40 BUYERS GUIDE GOURMET NEWS JUNE 2012 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE F O O D S F R O M E U R O P E This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company’s response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies. Wolfgang’s Bavarian Pretzel The original Munich Oktoberfest Pretzel, now available in the United States. Fully baked in Munich by Bavarian master bakers, using the finest natural ingredients and a recipe that is more than 1,000 years old. No additional baking required. Available in three sizes: 3 oz. (boxes of 100), 5 oz. (boxes of 50) and our popular giant10 oz. (boxes of 25). Now available for easy online purchase! SRP: Bars and restaurants: 3 oz. $ 3.00/5 oz. $ 4.50/10 oz. $ 8.00; bakeries and grocery: 3 oz. $1.95/5 oz. $ 2.75/10 oz. $ 4.95 Apex Imports 209-295-4664 www.wolfgangspretzels.com Fior Fiore Extra Virgin Olive Oil By carefully selecting first cold pressed extra virgin olive oils, we have created an extra virgin olive oil which is typical of great oils bottled fresh at the mill. Because it’s unfiltered, the tiny bits of olive pulp which “cloud” the oil give it a unique flavor profile like traditional homemade olive oil. Tastes like “olive juice,” its rustic and pulpy profile creates an unrivalled fresh and fruity taste. Initially tasting almost sweet and buttery, it leaves a fruity and peppery sensation as an aftertaste. At its very best in the first few months (December- April), its full flavor allows it to be enjoyed every day of the year—a truly unique condiment. SRP: $14.99 No. of European products offered: 90 Fine Italian Food 630-904-0002 www.fineitalianfood.com Vermeer ® , A Dutch Masterpiece Jana Foods is proud to import Vermeer, named World Champion at the prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest 2012 in Madison, Wis. Produced by Royal Friesland Campina, Holland's leading dairy cooperative, Vermeer is a mature cheese with a full-bodied taste, but with less fat, salt and cholesterol compared to the average medium-aged gouda. It is aged naturally for 22 weeks to achieve the best possible taste. SRP: $15/lb. Jana Foods 201-866-5001 www.janafoods.com Lorenzo n.1 Organic Single Varietal Sicilian Olive Oil The Barbera family has been producing olive oil in Palermo since 1894. The Lorenzo line includes three distinct olive oils, celebrating three generations of Lorenzos in the Barbera family. Like its namesake, company founder Lorenzo Sr., Lorenzo n.1 has a strong "personality." The most fruity of the three Lorenzo oils, it is produced from 100 percent Organic Cerasuola DOP Vally Trapanesi olives. The exclusive bottle comes with a special anti-refilling cap. Limited production. Lettieri & Co 415-657-3392 www.lettieri.com MarDona Foods Balsamic Glaze Made from a Balsamic Condimenti imported from Modena, Italy. We take this naturally sweet balsamic and reduce it to a concentrated thickness, and add xanthan gum to keep the product firm. Perfect over cheese, meats, poultry, salads and so much more. It is also a perfect topping for a vanilla ice cream dessert. Eight flavors: Peach, Cherry, Red Apple, Fig, Raspberry, Black Truffle, Original and White. Packed 6 per case, $5.00 per unit wholesale price. SRP: $9.99 per 8 oz. squeeze bottle No. of European products offered: 49 MarDona Specialty Foods 855-OIL SPRAY (645-7772) www.mardonaspecialtyfoods.com CASATO BERTONI Balsamic Vinegar from Modena Casato Bertoni produces one of the finest balsamic vinegars from Modena. The attic of Acetaia Bertoni is home to 1,500 barrels of high-quality woods: oak, chestnut, cherry, ash, mulberry, locust and juniper. This precious collection yields aromas and flavors during aging which make Acetaia del Casato Bertoni unique and inimitable. Bertoni Balsamic Vinegar IGP is available in 250 ml bottles, in a variety of ages. SRP: $10.95 (aged 1 year); $14.95 (aged 2 yrs); $19.95 (aged 4 years); $29.95 (aged 6-8yrs) Acetaia del Casato Bertoni Imported by Po Valley Foods Corp. 516-801-4688 www.povalleyfoods.com Prosciutto di Parma ® Natural from the start. Prosciutto di Parma is free of additives, cured only with the help of air and sea salt. Though natural production methods are exactly what contemporary customers want, this is not a new idea. In fact, all Parma Ham ® has been produced with the same painstaking care since Roman times. By law, this ham can be cured only in the countryside near Parma, Italy. Specially bred pigs must be born and raised, according to strict guidelines on approved farms in northern and central Italy. Their diet of cereals, grains and whey from Parmigiano Reggiano production, contributes to the full-bodied, complex flavor. At curing facilities that dot the countryside, highly experienced “salt masters” apply just the right amount of sea salt to produce the desired savory-sweet profile. A curing period of at least 400 days ensures that customers will be rewarded with perfectly cured Parma Ham every time. The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma guarantees the authenticity of every ham bearing the five point Ducal crown. Marks on the pork legs indicating origin, processor’s identification and the date that curing began provide visual evidence of a quality-control and traceability system that is entirely transparent. Available from many fine distributors Consorzio de Prosciutto di Parma ParmaHam@lewis-neale.com (U.S. Information Office) Guido Castagna 100g Chocolate Bar Guido Castagna’s “Atelier del Cioccolato” was started in Giaveno in 2002. This skilled craftsman from Turin has innovated traditional Piedmontese chocolate, combining basic ingredients with originality and adding a personal artistic touch. The Atelier uses only the best cocoas from around the world and the Piedmont Hazelnut I.G.P., “Signora Tonda Gentile.” Toasting, refining and conching are parts of a production process aimed at enhancing the natural basic raw materials and at obtaining very high quality handmade products. In 2004 the Atelier was awarded “Eccelenza Artigiana Regione Piemonte” and the prestigious Slow Food “Maestro del Gusto” qualification. SRP in U.S.: $ 7.99 No. of European products offered: Approximately 200 Viola Imports 847-690-0790 www.violaimports.com Tentazioni Honey This high quality Acacia honey is produced in Acqualagna, located in the Italian region of Marche. The beautiful silky tone of Tentazioni Honey is perfect for drizzling on toast points, desserts, in hot tea, or any culinary creation which calls for an essence of flavored honey. Available in White Truffle, Lemon, Bilberry (deep purple honey made from fruit similar to a full-flavored blueberry), Blackberry and Hazelnut. 3.5 oz glass jars. SRP in U.S.: $4.50 No. of European products offered: 5 House of Caviar and Fine Foods 877-462-0533 www.houseofcaviarandfinefoods.com RITROVO SELECTIONS Lamon Beans IGP by Casina Rossa New from Ritrovo: the tender heirloom bean from Veneto. Lamon beans are prized in Italy for their texture, tenderness and adaptability to classic Italian dishes. Ritrovo Italian Regional Foods 503-880-8840 www.ritrovo.com
GOURMET NEWS JUNE 2012 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE 41 BUYERS GUIDE F O O D S F R O M E U R O P E This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company’s response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies. Micro Minis from Carl Brandt The latest imported snack, from Hagen, Germany, sets a tasty standard of excellence. A unique version of the company's popular, full-size Zwieback, twice-baked rectangular toasts, favored by all generations for the past 100 years. Tipped with delicious sesame clusters, chocolate or shredded almonds, the 3 tiny varieties are like other favored snacks. You can’t eat just one—got to have another! They are nestled in a distinctive, round 2.8 oz. cup-shaped container with a see-through side window that displays the appealing, slightly sweet Micro Minis. SRP: $ 3.99 Carl Brandt (importers Carl Brandt Inc.) 800-275-4326 www.carlbrandt.com Greek Herbal Teas, Cat Cora’s Kitchen by Gaea These herbal teas are all made with the highest quality of Greek red saffron: a pure and precious spice that enhances flavor and has medicinal qualities including anticarcinogenic, mutagenic and antioxidant-like properties. Enjoy hot or cold, in 5 flavors: Cinnamon, Clove and Saffron; Honey, Orange and Saffron; Mint, Lemongrass and Saffron; Ginger, Liquorice and Saffron; and Rosemary, Thyme and Saffron. Gaea's extensive range of Greek specialties includes olive oils (12 different kinds), olives (22 kinds), tapenades (7 kinds), cooking sauces (7 kinds), vinegars (4 kinds), sundried tomatoes and roasted red peppers. SRP: $6.99 per box of 10 tea bags No. of European products offered: Approximately 55-60 across entire line Cat Cora’s Kitchen by Gaea 973-338-0300 (Liberty Richter) www.catcora.com L’Epicurien Jams and Spreads For 3 decades, master artisan Bernard Le Gulvout’s company L’Epicurien has combined traditional cooking techniques with the highest quality ingredients to produce an award-winning line of jams and fruit preserves. Using fruit ripened beneath the Provence sun, the L’Epicurien jams are made by hand in small batches. Perfect as a part of a gourmet brunch or workday breakfast, L’Epicurien fruit jams will seduce you from the first delicious bite. L’Epicurien’s newest addition is the savory Espelette chili pepper, which is delicious paired with chevre and a crusty baguette. SRP: $7.30 per 4.4 oz. glass jar No. of European products offered: More than 100 The French Farm 713-660-0577 www.thefrenchfarm.com ‘Barra Gallega’ Traditional Galician Bread From the ovens of a baker in Galicia, this legendary bread has a thin, crackly crust with a sweet interior that is light and airy. The Galician barra is so easy to enjoy. Just pop this partially baked bread into an oven preheated to 400°F, and bake for 10 minutes. In no time at all, the wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread from Spain will fill your kitchen. Perfect to dip in olive oil or to slice and fill with jamón and Manchego, for the perfect bocadillo sandwich. Arrives from Spain frozen and we ship directly to you. Comes in 2.5 lb. bag with 4 loaves. SRP: $15.50 No. of European products offered: 900 La Tienda—The Best of Spain 888-331-4362 www.latienda.com Crudo Extra Virgin Olive Oil The Schiralli family began producing extra virgin olive oil in 1922. The present owner’s grandfather started a small family production in the foothills near Bari in Puglia. More than 8,000 olive trees are spread over 20 hectares. Adhering to the ancient tradition of respecting the land and all it has to offer, Crudo oil is grown, harvested and pressed on site using the continuous cycle production method. This process minimizes oxidation and produces an oil rich in polyphenols. Mono cultivar Ogliarola olives. Bright yellow green in color. Tastes of green olives, fresh almonds and artichokes. Oil has a delicate sweetness and fruity aftertaste. Drizzle on salads, steamed vegetables or grilled fish. SRP: $15.99 (250 ml)/$32.00 (750 ml) No. of European products offered: 250 SKUs Manicaretti Italian Food Importers 800-799-9830/510-7402020 www.manicaretti.com Rigoni di Asiago Chestnut Honey Gathered in mid-summer and amber in color, this variety is liquid and aromatic with a slightly bitter aftertaste. It is rich in minerals and oligoelements and is a great accompaniment to yogurt, cake with cream and cheese. In five flavors: Acacia, Chestnut, Forest, Wildflowers and Orange. SRP: $7.99 No. of European products offered: 5 honeys, Nocciolata and the Fiordifrutta line of jams Rigoni di Asiago 305-470-7583 www.rigonidiasiago.com Mitica ® Tortas de Aceite de Almendra Marcona Tortas were introduced to Sevilla in the 8th century with the Moorish invasion of Andalucia. We have been searching for quite a while for the perfect tortas, and we finally found them! Five sisters make each torta by hand and even make the sugar crystals which adorn the sweets. These have crushed Marcona almonds on top and are absolutely outstanding. SRP: $6.99 No. of European products offered: More than 250 Forever Cheese 718-777-0772 www.forevercheese.com Farro Pasta by The Scrumptious Pantry Farro pasta is made of semolato, including about 90 percent of the grain, keeping the good things: bran (fibers), germ (antioxidants, vitamin E & B, minerals, proteins) and the outer layer of the endosperm (proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, enzymes). This pasta is easier to digest than other pastas, contains more nutrients, and the delicate taste supports all sauces. The pasta is extruded through a bronze die and dried at low temperatures, ensuring that the surface is rougher than industrial pastas, allowing the sauce to better embrace the pasta for that perfect bite! Each order includes 2 1-lb. bags. SRP: $15.48 No. of European products offered: Line includes 13 SKUs, of which 2 are farro shapes The Scrumptious Pantry 301-979-9751 www.scrumptiouspantry.com Pistuccia Pistachio Cream A delicious spreadable pistachio cream produced in Bronte, Italy. Perfect for breakfast on a slice of bread or as a snack on crackers. The pistachio flavor is subtle, sublime and a great source of protein as well as Vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Made from 100 percent Bronte DOPcertified pistachio that naturally are a verdant green color, have a high concentration of vitamins and protein, and a rich, nutty flavor and aroma thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil and Sicilian sun and air. Kids especially love it! A U.S. Zanni Foods exclusive, available through UNFI. SRP: $8.99 No. of European products offered: 3—Pistuccia Pistachio Cream, Pestuccio Pesto and Baci d'Amore White Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Spread. Zanni Foods, Inc. 717-626-8878 www.zannifoods.com Choc & Nut Best New Vegan Product Award at Natural Products Expo West 2012. Choc & Nut is a traditional USDA organic and vegan hazelnut-cashew-cocoa spread. It is palm oil free, dairy free and lecithin free. It contains twice the amount of nuts compared to most other brands, high quality cocoa and vanilla. The process relies on carefully selected and wholesome ingredients. SRP: Generally between $8 and $9 NOISERAIE Productions, imported and distributed by Crossings French Food 508-755-5860 www.crossingsfrenchfood.com /www.chocandnut.com
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