If you ever need any fresh clam reserves, you’ve gotta give Capt. Marriner’s Seafood a ring. The Cape May Styled condensed Clam Chowder features the company’s tender sea clams. But even better are the whole clams and chopped clams available in their own broth tossed with some garlic, olive oil, butter, and wine. You’d be hard-pressed trying to figure out if these Whole Clams were really just pulled out of the mud or poured from the can. Check them out for yourself by e-mailing captfranks@aol.com, or call 610-664-3996.
Gil’s Gourmet added three new beverage condiments to its gourmet food line -- perfect for entertaining trends still hot across the country. Martini Madness Glazed Almonds, Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Olives, and Lemon Stuffed Olives are sure to attracted attention at your next customer sioree. A great sampling product, these garnishes and snacks sell themselves. Gil’s minimum order is $100 and they offer one sample case per order at reduced prices for those stores running in-store sampling programs. For more information, call 800-438-7480.
Cugino’s debuted their Creamy Potato Soup to rave reviews. Packaged in 8-Cup Gable Top Box, this “just-add-water” soup doesn’t skimp on taste or flavor and provides the utmost in gourmet convenience. For more information, call 847-458-8786, or visit www.cuginos.com.
Chef/Owner Alisa Barry of Bella Cucina introduced several new products to her Mediterranean Pantry line, including Pane Rustica, a thin-sheet Italian flatbread parbaked over terra cotta that turns crisp and golden once baked or grilled. Accent the flatbread with their new Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the hills of Tuscany and Citrus and Fennel or Rosemary and Lavender Aromatic Savory Salts packaged in lovely collectible apothecary jars. To complete a true antipasti feast, include the new Antipasti Appetizers ready to eat straight from the jar. Available in Caramelized Onion, Fennel and Golden Raisin, Lemon and Mint Marinated Chickpeas, and Roasted Sweet Balsamic Peppers. For more information, call 678-539-8400.
San-J International’s two soups in convenient, easy-to-use envelopes may not be the newest thing on the market, but they have health benefits consumers are just beginning to comprehend. Each with an authentic Asian flavor profile and packed with good-for-you natural ingredients, instant White Miso Soup with Tofu and Scallions, and Wakame Broth with Shiitake Mushrooms can contribute to health and longevity. For more information, visit www.san-j.com.
Tim Metzger of Metzger Specialty Brands had fun introducing his newest premium vegetable, which is a departure from his well-known Tillen Farms’ premium pickled vegetables in glass jars. No, his new Tillen Farms Vertical Packed Green Beans stand (literally) all on their own in the Tillen line. With 70-80 select, white beans per can, the product is hand trimmed and hand packed to minimize breakage. A traditional “bean bundle” recipe is also included on the back label. Tillen Farms Vertical Pack Green Beans are packed in two shrink-wrapped trays of 12 in a master case to allow for an easy inner tray sale. The SRP for each 15-oz. can is $1.99 to $2.69. For more information, call 212-957-0055.
