John Wm. Macy was tempting attendees with their full assortment of CheeseSticks, CheeseCrisps, and SweetSticks. In addition to Smoked Jalapeno, White Onion, Cheddar and Asiago, and Melting Romano, the company has just introduced a new flavor, Sesame Gruyere, to their line of CheeseCrisps. Made with only all-natural ingredients with no artificial flavorings, preservatives, or dyes, they are perfect with dips, spread on salsa, as a replacement for croutons with soup or salad, or as a delicious healthy snack right out of the box. For more information, call 800-643-0573, or visit www.cheesesticks.com.
Venus Wafers served up delicious samples of its 8 Grain Organic Crackers in three flavors: Hearty Original, Seed Celebration, and Mediterranean Delight. All three come in five-ounce packages. For more information, call 800-545-4538, or visit www.venuswafers.com.
Lots of new intros at the Miss Meringue booth, including a new look for their shipper display and new Limited Edition Flavors. The new flavors are Pina Colada and Mandarin Grapefruit. The company also added Triple Chocolate and Peanut Butter flavors to their Delights line of meringue cookies that have no trans fats and are naturally low fat. The big news was the launch of Miss Meringue Madeleines, which were created by Master Pastry Chef Jacques Pautrat from an authentic French recipe. Available in Original and Chocolate, these light, buttery cookies are an ideal dessert, perfect with fresh fruit or honey or even dipped in chocolate. First shipments are scheduled for July 1st. For more information, call 800-561-6516, or visit www.missmeringue.com.
Vieira's bakers of fresh and par-baked bread introduced Galego Bread, a traditional light and crusty bread named after a region in Spain. For more information, call 973-589-7769.
Summersweet Fine Foods has a wonderful line of gourmet crackers to hold all kinds of cheese, deli meats, and appetizers. They come in Water Crackers, Mini Water Crackers, Wheat Crackers, and a box of Assorted Crackers. Call 973-252-1616, or call Fromartharie at 800-899-6689, or visit www.fromartharie.com.
Cuisine de France, makers of delicious ready-to-bake breads and pastries, has brought out a line of Panini that is ready to slip into a sandwich grill for your customers. The sandwiches are already made up, frozen, and wrapped in a clear sandwich bag. They are available in Classic Ham and Cheese Panini, Veggie Delight Panini (with Provolone, Swiss, and Cheddar), Panini d' Italiano (with Genoa salami, pepperoni, deli ham, and Provolone), and Smokehouse Turkey Panini (with smoked turkey breast, banana peppers, and cheddar cheese). Call Caitriona Hayes at 847-318-5340, or send e-mail to chayes@labreabakery.com.
La Molisana pasta is once again exclusively imported by Real Torino, Inc. The more than 65 shapes and cuts will be distributed nationwide, along with the other fine Italian products from Torino. Gearing up for the 2006 Olympics to be held in Torino, Italy, the brand is set to take advantage of the publicity and increased awareness for the name and the food of that part of Italy. Torino also has a fabulous shelf-stable gnocchi and a new jam line made with 65-percent fruit. The new jams come in Grape, Apricot, Plum, Strawberry, Raspberry, and a Mixed Berry. Call 973-895-5420, send e-mail to PeterItaly@aol.com, or visit www.pasta.com.
