Rising to the Occasion

Attendees of this year’s IDDBA show will find the best of the Dairy-Deli-Bakery grocery segments together under one roof.

Grocers looking to freshen up store perimeters can find inspiration in Atlanta during this year’s annual International Dairy-Deli-Bake Association Seminar & Expo, taking place from June 7-9.

“This year’s Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo will have the same exciting atmosphere that brings buyers and sellers together that it has had for many years,” says Michael Eardley, president and CEO of the Madison, Wis.-based organization.

When show goers are not busy walking the sold out expo floor, they can enjoy education and entertainment from the many promising planned speakers. Highlights include a talk on staying relevant from industry legend Martha Stewart; a session on social media intel from Arianna Huffington; a briefing on the latest in food safety from IDDBA’s Eardley; and even a 45-minute standup gig from comedian Jay Leno.

Also not to be missed is this year’s Cake Decorating Challenge. “I never think that our Cake Decorating Challenge can get stronger, but wait until you see this year’s entrants—they are truly artists,” Eardley adds.

Before the show starts, attendees can download the myIDDBA App and start connecting. Here are some of the booths that retailers might consider putting on their lists:

ALL Round Foods Bakery Products

Booth #3053

www.allroundfoods.com

ALL Round Foods Bakery Products is a nationwide supplier of bakery products to the foodservice and grocery industries including convenience stores and restaurants. The company’s main item categories are donuts, Danish, bagels, bread and rolls.

Alpha Foods Co.

Booth #2702

www.alphafoodsco.com

Alpha Foods is showcasing its Tuscany Take and Bake Pizza and Alpha Gold Take and Bake Pizza. The pizzas are made with pre-proofed raised edge dough or partially baked pizzeria style crust, 100% real Wisconsin cheeses, authentic Italian seasoned pizza sauce and a variety of pizza toppings. The products come packaged in baking trays, inside colorful pizza boxes. Company officials say they are best used as take-and-bake pizzas, in the fresh deli section or in the frozen section.

Anchor Packaging

Booth #2733

www.anchorpac.com

Anchor Packaging offers redesigned MicroRaves containers and lids in 16-, 24- and 32-ounce sizes. The package, designed to merchandise hot ready-to-eat and cold ready-to-reheat prepared entrées and side dishes in the microwave, has a new smooth surface, ergonomically designed “wave” pattern and shiny outer surface to make the black polypropylene bases stand out in a grab and go display. Anti-fog lids in RPET flat and dome designs provide maximum food visibility to drive impulse sales and PP domes keep hot food fresh and appealing, company officials add.

Authentic Gourmet Distribution 

Booth #4771

www.authentic-gourmet.com 

Authentic Gourmet Distribution is a producer of traditional French frozen bakery items, mainly the French butter croissant in 40-, 60- and 80-grams.  Authentic Gourmet also offers a large range of bakery goods, created with the unique “bake up” process that allows bakers to take the croissant from the freezer and put it straight in a preheated oven for 25 minutes with no proofing, defrosting or glazing required. Retailers can save on cost thanks to the croissants’ flat shape when frozen, utilizing less volume for logistic and storage; quick staff training; and no specific required equipment, company officials add.

Bäckerhaus Veit

Booth #4912

www.backerhausveit.com

Bäckerhaus Veit manufactures breads, rolls and soft pretzels. Its Slim Hoagies offer the same characteristics as the company’s artisan breads, are available in multigrain or sourdough and are pre-sliced. The Mega Pretzel Twists are hand twisted and scored, made with an authentic German pretzel formula and tweaked for a fluffier and lighter texture. The Jalapeño Corn Bun is made from 100% field fresh green jalapeño peppers, diced and dried for full flavor and mixed with sweet whole kernel corn.

Bake’n Joy Foods

Booth #3957

www.bakenjoy.com

Bake’n Joy Foods introduces its latest PanFree product. PanFree Corn Breads use the company’s traditional corn bread batter, deposited into 5- by 7-inch bakeable pans that can be frozen. Fourteen-ounce PanFree Corn Breads are available in two flavors: Traditional Corn Bread and Jalapeño Corn Bread. The product offers customers fresh-baked corn bread with authentic corn flavor and old-fashioned appeal, company officials say. Retailers can bake and merchandise in the same pan and crystal clear tops are included in the case. They are packed 20 14-ounce cakes to a case.

BC International

Booth #1316

www.propandpeller.com

Prop and Peller pretzels are crafted from the highest quality dough, with ingredients that are hand selected and imported from the best and purest sources around the globe, say officials for BC International, maker of the pretzels. In keeping with the spirit and tradition of Bavaria, while catering to American standards, the company bakes a variety of twisted pretzels and pretzel breads (available in Plain, Cheese and Cheese & Jalapeño), ranging in size from mini zeppelin slider to mega pretzel.

BelGioioso Cheese

Booth #2523

www.belgioioso.com

BelGioioso Burrata is now available infused with Black Summer Truffles; a cheese with a rich, milky flavor and a hint of truffle. The new variety is made to order and available in four-ounce hand-formed balls. The balls are packaged in eight-ounce retail cups with water for an extended refrigerated shelf life of up to 37 days. Company officials add that for a simple appetizer, Black Truffle Burrata can be drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and served with slices of prosciutto and fresh warm bread.  

BKI Worldwide

Booth #1109

www.bkideas.com

Foodservice equipment maker BKI Worldwide features its BLG-FC Gas Auto-Lift Fryers. They are easy to operate and use a patented “Quick-Disconnect” filtration system for easy filter removal, say company officials. It can be used for high volumes—up to 75-pounds of oil capacity; the efficient burner and heat exchanger design also reduces energy costs, add company officials. This machine can also help retailers save by extending oil life with less frequent oil changes.

Blanc Display Group

Booth #4258

www.blancind.com

Blanc Display Group, a manufacturer of high-quality, cost-effective stock and custom signage, displays and accessories can help retailers comply with the new FDA menu labeling regulations set to go into effect Dec. 1, say company officials. Blanc is ready to offer businesses solutions to meet the new prepared foods rules and regulations, for a seamless transition.

Blount Fine Foods

Booth #1901

www.BlountFineFoods.com

Building on the success of its premium soup business, Blount Fine Foods is launching a line of premium entrées and sides under the Panera Bread and Blount Organics brands. The Panera Bread line will include favorites like 12-ounce Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese with Orzo Pasta and the successful 16-ounce Mac & Cheese. The Blount Organics line will include 12-ounce sides like Creamed Spinach & Kale and Lentil & Chickpea. All ship in microwavable heat-and-eat bowls.

Byrnes & Kiefer Co.

Booth #1123

www.bkcompany.com

For more than 110 years Byrnes & Kiefer has manufactured baking supplies and baked goods to drive value for bakeries, grocers and foodservice operators under the Byrnes & Kiefer and Charlie’s Specialties brands. These include specialty recipes created for retail, foodservice and convenience store customers. The product line comprises of nearly 300 unique items, offered in frozen ready-to-bake or thaw-and-sell. Each product is crafted using the highest quality ingredients, traditional preparation and a handmade touch, say company officials.

Carl Buddig and Co.

Booth #1605

www.buddig.com 

Carl Buddig and Co. is showing what is new with Buddig Luncheon Meats and Old Wisconsin Snack Bites, Snack Sticks and Summer Sausages. The company is showcasing its 1-pound Buddig Premium Deli product line and the Old Wisconsin Honey Turkey Snack Sticks and Bites, launched in the spring of 2015. These new products are aimed to help drive retail sales year round. Company representatives will be available to speak about its private label and co-manufacturing capabilities.

Carlson AirFlo Merchandising Systems

Booth #2753

www.carlson-airflo.com 

Carlson AirFlo Merchandising Systems introduces the AirShelf, a lightweight, ultra sleek, ultra flexible shelf that becomes almost invisible, company officials say, so that all customers will see is product. Additionally, the sleek design may increase merchandising space and SKU numbers by 10-25% from standard shelving. AirFlo manufactures products including racks, shelving, mobile displays, acrylic bins and suspended merchandising, all designed to enhance merchandising profiles in the fresh departments.

Champignon North America

Booth #5020

www.champignon-usa.com 

Champignon North America introduces Simply Gourmet, a line of soft-ripened cheeses in convenient 4.4-ounce packages. Champignon’s cheeses are made with pasteurized cow’s milk, ripened to perfection, and sealed in innovative protective packages to ensure the highest quality, with a minimum shelf life of six months, company officials say. They are gluten-, lactose- and rBGH-free, and contain no preservatives, stabilizers, artificial colors or flavors. Simply Gourmet cheeses include CremD’Or Simply Gourmet, a mild soft-ripened cheese; Cambozola Simply Gourmet, a soft-ripened blue cheese; and Rougette Simply Gourmet, a soft-ripened cheese with a distinctive reddish rind.

Chef Shamy Gourmet

Booth #4170

www.chefshamy.com

Eight years ago, Chef Shamy Gourmet entered the butter category to fill a niche for real flavored butters. The company’s Gourmet Butters are produced using 100% grade A butter, use all fresh ingredients, are non-GMO and contain no RBSTs, company officials say. They add that the product is ideal for putting on chicken, beef and fish—or to make grilled cheese with. Chef Shamy Gourmet Butters are available in Garlic Butter with Parmesan Cheese & Basil and French Onion Butter with Asiago Cheese. Its line of Honey Butters includes Cinnamon & Brown Sugar, Passion Fruit and Vanilla Bean; and its line of Sauté Butters including Garlic Herb, Lemon Dill and Southwestern. 

Cibao Meat Products

Booth #3861

www.cibaomeat.com

Cibao Meat Products is a manufacturer of Hispanic-style salami and sausage products. In business for more than 45 years, Cibao produces many of the name brands in the non-sliced meat package category, including Induveca, Campesino, Pavolami, Don Pedro and Cibao Brand. The company’s new line of Don Filo Brand Salami features healthier ingredients like chicken and turkey ham. Additionally, Cibao is now offering a larger pack size of its famous Cibao Brand Longaniza and Ver-Mex Chorizo.

Clear Lam Packaging

Booth #3047

www.clearlam.com

Clear Lam Packaging now offers its PrimaPak Package, a flexible, stackable and reclosable “pop-up box” produced from custom rollstock on vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machinery. PrimaPak packages are designed to be lightweight, stackable, can be made from renewable materials and offer five panels for merchandising and brand reinforcement at the store shelf.  PrimaPak packages are also hermetically sealed to increase shelf life; the technology can improve package cube by up to 30% or more, drastically reduce package weight, maximize manufacturing efficiencies, and minimize warehousing space and transportation demands, company officials add. The PrimaPak package can be used in a wide variety of food and non-food applications, including for crackers, cheeses, cookies, cubed deli meats, frozen prepared foods, salad kits and salty snacks.

Crystal Farms

Booth #2612

www.crystalfarmscheese.com

Crystal Farms introduces its Gouda Lovers Line—a line of natural, creamy Gouda cheese in shred, block and slice formats. Gouda is one of the fastest growing cheese varieties across foodservice and retail, company officials say, and Crystal Farms Gouda has a light, buttery flavor that blends well with a variety of dishes, from pasta to poultry.

CSM Bakery Solutions

Booth #2205

www.csmbakerysolutions.com

CSM Bakery Solutions and The Hershey Co. have joined forces to create bakery indulgences—cakes and cookies made out of Hershey’s Chocolate, Reese’s Peanut Butter and Heath Toffee. These fully branded, ready-to-eat desserts are perfect for any holiday, special occasion or self-indulgence, company officials say. With three Hershey’s Cakes, three Reese’s Cakes and four different cookie flavors to choose from, customers will love the variety of bakery options and will be drawn to the bright, eye-catching packaging with bold branding that helps capture purchases at point of sale, officials add.

Daymon Worldwide

Booth #2141

www.daymon.com

Manufacturers are on the frontlines helping retailers develop cutting edge deli, dairy and bakery offerings as a means to help consumers navigate the evolving wellness ecosystem. Organic is now mainstream, driven by global consumer concerns about wellness, the way food is produced and the effect on the environment. Today’s consumer is expecting convenient, high-quality options across fresh categories, including packaging, serving sizes and grab-and-go meal and snack solutions. Where does it go from here? The global category experts at Daymon Worldwide will discuss the road to fresh success in 2015 and beyond.

Decopac

Booth #3121

www.decopac.com

Decopac offers a PhotoCake print-on-demand decorating solution. Empowered by digital cameras and smartphones—and reinforced by the rise of selfies—people are taking and sharing more photos than ever before. This innovative offering meets consumer demand and provides truly customized cakes for any occasion; for bakeries using Decopac’s PhotoCake system, that means even greater revenue, say company officials. From adult birthdays and Bar Mitzvahs to retirement parties, weddings and even goodbye gatherings shoppers can incorporate their favorite photos on cakes.

DNI Group

Booth #5024

www.dnigroup.com

DNI Group’s Japanese-inspired frozen appetizers and seafood are made with ingredients designed to elevate deli offerings. Combining restaurant quality with innovative taste delivered in a small plate or grab-and-go format sure to satisfy busy, hungry Millennials, say company officials; products include Tezukuri Tempura Shrimp, Passport Cuisine Gyoza filled with vegetable, chicken, beef or pork and Wasabi Pork Shumai. The newest addition to DNI’s product line is a 21/25-count version of its Shrimp Tempura. With its new value size, this crunchy, versatile shrimp product can be served on a rice bowl or alongside french fries or other appetizers, officials add.

Encore Specialty Foods

Booth #5021

www.encorefoods.com

Encore Specialty Foods is a family-owned business that specializes in importing high quality, gourmet food from France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Morocco and Turkey. In addition, the company markets specialty products from the U.S. Encore Specialty Foods is a resource for provisions, from foodservice staples to innovative new food favorites for the retail market, sourcing and providing affordable gourmet products for everyday use in home cooking and professional restaurant preparation, company officials say.

ENJAY Converters

Booth #5001

www.enjay.com

For almost 35 years ENJAY has produced high quality, cost effective solutions for bakers’ needs. The company announces the newest addition to its family of bakery related packaging concepts—Gold Embossed Corrugate Cake Circles. The Corrugate Gold Board is ideal for supermarkets, retail bakers and processors, say company officials. It also offers a non–detectable gold, metal free board for safe metal detection.

Finlandia Cheese

Booth #3017

www.finlandiacheese.com

Finlandia, producers of fine cheese, introduces Finlandia Imported Butter, a premium butter that is both creamy and delicious, say company officials. Chosen by the most discriminating chefs for their baked goods and croissants, Finlandia Imported Butter is the ultimate butter for baking, cooking and especially eating, officials add. It is crafted in Finland, made with non-GMO ingredients according to European standards, including nothing artificial and no added hormones.

Garden-Fresh Foods

Booth #2708

www.garden-freshfoods.com

Garden-Fresh Foods is a supplier of deli salads, dips, desserts and kits. Company officials say they help retailers create highly sought after products by providing exceptional customer service, category insights, culinary expertise, proprietary owned brands and private label capabilities. Family owned since 1978, Garden-Fresh Foods is a SQF level 3 certified company, committed to the highest standards of excellence.

Giorgio

Booth #1132

giorgiofoods.com 

Giorgio has a history of anticipating the tastes of consumers and bringing supermarket delis unique products, say company officials. Its fresh topped “take and bake” pizzas are made with premium ingredients, come in four convenient sizes and require minimum effort from grocery employees, officials add. Giorgio’s mini crescents feature a lineup including whole grain turkey pepperoni, whole grain cheese and buffalo, Philly steak and beef taco flavors.

GLK Foods

Booth #2751

www.glkfoods.com

GLK Foods is the world’s largest sauerkraut producer and a fermentation leader, say company officials. GLK can help retailers capitalize on the rising popularity of fermented foods’ health benefits with its Saverne Raw Natural Kraut—flavored raw kraut that is lacto-fermented, naturally probiotic, non-GMO and packaged in a stand-up gusseted pouch featuring a fermentation release valve. Also new is its OH SNAP! single-serve pickles in an attention grabbing, convenient stand-up pouch.

Globe Food Equipment Co.

Booth #1337

www.globefoodequip.com

Globe Food Equipment Co. is so dedicated to quality manufacturing, exceptional service and value that the industry recognized Globe as the Overall Best In Class for Floor Mixers. Globe’s floor mixers combine performance, quality and value; and globe mixers, slicers, countertop cooking equipment, scales and more are of top quality, company officials add. The floor mixers are designed with a rigid, cast iron body, gear-driven high torque transmission, front-mounted touch pad controls and a digital 60-minute timer.

Grecian Delight Foods

Booth #4013

www.hummus-plus.com

Grecian Delight Foods is showcasing its Hummus Plus line of products. Company officials say Hummus Plus is a first-to-market innovation that pairs expertly seasoned chicken breast with hummus to deliver up to 28-grams of protein and 12-grams of fiber. Featuring no artificial preservatives and flavors, Hummus Plus introduces buyers to a new occasion for hummus beyond a dip, say officials, adding that Hummus Plus comes in five flavors and can be eaten as a meal or a hearty snack and is perfect for shoppers interested in protein, energy and lifestyle power.

Godshall’s Quality Meats

Booth #4821

www.godshalls.com

Godshall’s Quality Meats offers a full line of pork replacement and specialty processed meat items for deli and meat departments. Godshall’s is known for its bacon, fully cooked bacon, snack sticks, deli meats, Lebanon bologna, dried beef, scrapple and sausages. As a flexible manufacturer, Godshall’s delivers success for retail partners of all sizes and types utilizing brand and private labels, say company officials.

Gonnella Frozen Products

Booth #1523

www.gonnella.com

Gonnella Frozen Products specializes in quality frozen dough and thaw and sell breads and rolls, pretzel breads and pizza crust, produced in BRC certified facilities. New is its Foccaccia Sheet Dough, 64-ounces of Old World style dough, to be proofed, baked and topped in any way a retailer chooses.

JFE Franchising

Booth #4859

www.jfefoods.com 

Under the Snow Fox brand, JFE Franchising creates fresh, in-store, chef-prepared sushi. Snow Fox Sushi’s key differentiators are adding atmosphere to the deli with contemporary merchandising, restaurant-quality cuisine, consistent customer engagement and the keeping a full case for every customer, say company officials.

John Soules Foods

Booth #1349

www.johnsoulesfoods.com

John Soules Foods is a producer of high quality, value-added chicken and beef products. The company offers a range of products made from fully-cooked beef and chicken, including strips, diced, pulled and fillets. With the acquisition of ProView Foods this past November, John Soules Foods now offers a line of whole muscle breaded and formed chicken products. Its products are distributed nationally and are suited perfectly for the retail deli markets, company officials say.

JTM Foods

Booth #4911

www.jjsbakery.net

Since 1986, JTM Foods has been producing a full line of lush 4-ounce pies out of an 80,000-square-foot, nut-free facility located in Erie, Pa. Products are sold throughout North America under the JJ’s Bakery brand name. In 2014, JJ’s Bakery Mini Snack Pies were added to the pie product line as a two-ounce snack alternative available in cherry and apple varieties. 

Kontos Foods

Booth #1313

www.Kontos.com

Kontos Foods is displaying its full line of recently introduced retail packaging. Kontos manufacturers more than 50 varieties of hand-stretched flatbreads including Pocket-Less Pita, High-Protein Greek Lifestyle Pita, Pre-Grilled Panini, Pan Planos, Nans and wraps. All breads are certified kosher pas yisroel and halal, 100% vegetarian and contain no trans fat.

Lantmännen Unibake USA

Booth #2447

www.UnibakeUSA.com

Lantmännen Unibake USA offers all the advantages of a made-from-scratch product without any of the hassle, company officials say, including an assortment of par-baked artisan breads and pre-proofed freezer-to-oven Danish pastries and croissants. All of the company’s products have simple handling instructions and can be prepared in an hour or less, officials add. Unibake’s brands include Schulstad Royal Danish Pastry and Croissants, and Euro-Bake Breads.

Lawrence Foods

Booth #4121

www.lawrencefoods.com

Lawrence Foods has been a family owned business for more than four generations, with roots that begin in 1890. The company provides customized ingredient solutions to its in-store and retail bakery customer partners. Company officials say they are featuring DecoCremes SureShade Icings, for color that will not bleed or fade; DecoCremes Flavored Buttercrèmes, that provide on-trend flavors and consistent performance; Ultra Dip N Dry Icings, that deliver color, flavor and performance; and Orchard Fresh Fruit Fillings and Cobbler Kits.

LINDAR Corp.

Booth #3153

www.lindarcorp.com

Simply Secure, LINDAR Corp.’s line of tamper obvious containers, are available in two-piece and hinged varieties, with tabs that snap into place to secure the product while in stores. To open the package, the perforated tabs can be simply torn off, making it user friendly and easy to identify if the container has been opened. The Simply Secure pie containers have dome heights to accommodate fruit, cream and meringue pies, while cake containers are available in single and double-layer height options.

LWC Brands

Booth #4067

www.lwcbrandsinc.com

LWC Brands is featuring its Lady Walton’s Chocolate Topped Bite Size Snack cookies. These all-natural butter mini wafers are made with ingredients like rich vanilla, European-style butter and pure cane sugar, topped with white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate and sprinkled generously with toffee, toasted coconut, almonds and sea salt or maple pecans and sea salt.

MIC Food

Booth #3044

www.micfood.com

MIC Food is bringing cultures together through flavor with its 100% natural, frozen, ready-to-use tropical fruits and vegetables. Company officials say its products can give the deli menu an authentic Latin-Caribbean flare with sweet plantain slices, tender and crunchy tostones or versatile yucca, just a few of the company’s products designed to innovate retail deli offerings in order to satisfy customer demand for more authentic ethnic cuisine.

Michigan Turkey Producers

Booth #4270

www.miturkey.com

Michigan Turkey Producers is a co-op of 49 family farms offering a wide variety of both raw and cooked turkey products, from ready-to-cook roasts and turkey sausage to pre-sliced, oven-roasted and pan-roasted turkey. Its newest product, a Pastrami Seasoned Petite Turkey Breast, will be featured at IDDBA. This whole-muscle, ready-to-carve turkey breast is cured, smoked and seasoned to perfection to achieve that classic New York deli taste, say company officials.

MIWE America

Booth #1252

www.miwe.com

MIWE America, a German baking oven supplier, is introducing its Retro Condo electric deck oven. The Retro Condo comes in a black powder coated finish with etched half moon glass to make it look like an old fashioned baking oven; however there is nothing old about the Retro Condo. It has four decks, each with separate top and bottom heat controls, and one touch screen (TC) control to operate all decks. The TC control contains a library of photos of breads built in, or bakers can download their own. The oven has a built-in steamer for creating a perfect crust, and it is a true artisan oven for retail stores, company officials add.

NutraDRIED

Booth #1106

www.mooncheesesnacks.com

NutraDRIED’s Moon Cheese is 100% cheese that crunches, a healthy food snack that offers all the benefits of cheese in a format that requires no refrigeration and is good for more than 12 months, say company officials. It is on trend for today’s snacking consumer, as it is high in protein, gluten-free and an excellent source of calcium. Moon Cheese can bring those valuable additional sales to grocers’ cheese category, officials add. It is currently available in Gouda, Cheddar and Pepper Jack.

Pata Negra

Booth #1233

www.imperialchorizo.com

Pata Negra introduces Imperial, its best Spanish Chorizo, made using ancient recipes and expertise derived from the Spanish region of Extremadura. Pata Negra sources premium American pork meat, Spanish paprika and hand-selected spices. A lengthy and natural dry curing process allows the ingredients to mature slowly and produce the chorizo’s signature bouquet and texture, company officials say. There are no preservatives or flavorings added in the making of Pata Negra chorizo. 

Placon

Booth #2603

www.placon.com

Placon is displaying its Fresh ‘n Clear Selectables bowls, inserts and lids. With one to three compartment insert trays that easily separate wet and dry foods, Selectables thermoformed containers highlight the freshest ingredients while increasing foods’ shelf life, company officials say. The clear or black inserts can highlight everything from seasonal cut fruit and candied nuts to meats and cheeses. Selectables lets retailers decide the best way to showcase fresh salads and other pre-made meals, and encourages both impulse purchases and repeat sales, officials add.

Polynova Nissen

Booth #4554

www.polynovanissen.com

Polynova Nissen celebrates 40 years in business supplying products and services in the plastic and polyethylene industry. The company’s assortment of products in the bakery, supermarket and restaurant industry includes everything from pastry bags, bun rack covers, aprons, gloves and hairnets to specialty products and bags.

Prime Foods

Booth #4070

www.primefoodsinc.com

Today’s busy, health-conscious consumers want nutrient-dense and convenient meal options; Prime Foods’ Eggs-on-the-Run branded Protein Paks and Protein Meals are an ideal solution, company officials say. Combining the wholesomeness of a hard-boiled egg, a variety of flavorful cheeses, and other items with an attractive, profitable price point, convenient Protein Paks and Protein Meals will satisfy consumers, officials add. Designed for deli and refrigerated aisle displays, the Protein Paks may also appeal to convenience store buyers, say officials.

Pure Knead

Booth #5109

www.pureknead.com

Pure Knead is featuring its Gluten Free Classic Hamburger Buns and Gluten Free Classic Sandwich Bread, both of which are free of the top eight allergens and eggs, and are vegan. The products are moist and delicious, with no toasting required, company officials add. Made with all natural, non-GMO ingredients, the products are sold frozen, with no preservatives.

RATIONAL USA

Booth #4450

www.rationalusa.com

RATIONAL has sold more than 685,000 combi-steamers worldwide, say company officials.  RATIONAL’s SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses allows retailers to fry, roast, grill, steam, poach, bake and more, in a single self-cleaning piece of equipment. It is easy to prepare a variety of foods using the seven “touch of the button” cooking modes, officials add; whether cooking for 20 or 2,000, the guesswork of meal preparation is eliminated thanks to the SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses. Last year, RATIONAL earned the ENERGY STAR, which helps provide sustainability in commercial foodservice operations.

Rich Products Corp.

Booth #3515

www.richs.com

For more than 70 years, Rich Products Corp. In-Store Bakery & Deli Division has delivered innovative products that can transform everyday bakery experiences into memorable celebrations, say company officials. Rich’s line of breads, flatbreads and unique, on-trend desserts and sweet goods ensures that retailers’ bakery offerings will exceed the demands of today’s shoppers and create a loyal fan base for tomorrow’s purchases, officials add. Rich’s products are prepared with the finest ingredients and made by experienced associates who live the Rich’s motto of “caring for customers like only a family can.”

Richardson Oilseed Limited 

Booth #1550

www.richardson.ca

Richardson Oilseed is featuring its Ice-It ZTF Shortening. Ice-It is ideal for butter cream icings, fillings, rosette decoration and more, say company officials. It is made using no partially hydrogenated oils and is formulated for creaminess, high aeration and color retention. Officials add that the product has a clean taste and mouth feel, softer formulation to allow for less mixing time and is functional over an extended temperature range.

Rutherford & Meyer

Booth #5137

www.rutherfordandmeyer.co.nz

Rutherford & Meyer’s three newest products are gluten-, dairy-, egg- and nut-free. Pomegranate Fruit Paste is ideal for serving with goat cheese or Camembert, and acts as an alternative to cranberry sauce or can be added to red wine reduction, say officials. Rutherford & Meyer is also featuring two spreads, Guava, which can be smeared on a bagel, used in a muffin recipe or act as a cheese accompaniment; and Fig & Mustard, ideal for adding to a cheese or antipasto platter or in a sandwich, officials add.

Sabine’s Collections

Booth #4912

www.sabinescollections.com

Sabine’s Collections offers a wide variety of Baguette Crisps as a healthier alternative for snacking or pairing with cheese, salsa or hummus. They are great with salads, soups or charcuterie trays, say company officials. Sabine’s Collections Baguette Crisps are kosher, vegan or vegetarian certified and contain no artificial flavors, colors or trans fats.

Safe Catch

Booth #1647

www.safecatch.com

Safe Catch is displaying its Safe Catch Elite tuna and Safe Catch Wild Albacore tuna (salt, and no salt added versions). Safe Catch tests every fish for mercury concentration and sets mercury limits that are stricter than the FDA limit, company officials say. Safe Catch tuna also meets Consumer Reports “Low Mercury” criteria for pregnant women and children. The products are raw packed and cooked once to seal in all nutrients. Safe Catch’s tuna is GMO-, additive- and filler-free, while its cans are BPA-free.

Sanders Candy

Booth #4847

www.SandersCandy.com

Sanders Candy is introducing three items: Bumpy Cake for 2 is the company’s smallest Bumpy Cake size, meeting consumer demand for portion control and a smaller dessert size for a couple; Sanders’ Pastry Shells come six to a resealable freezer bag and feature the recipe for its Hot Fudge Cream Puff dessert on the back; and Sanders’ Bumpy Carrot Cake is the latest extension of its Bumpy Cakes line, first introduced in 1913, The cake is designed using fresh carrots, raisins and toasted walnuts, topped with real cream cheese frosting.

Simply Fresh Foods

Booth #1115

www.Simplyff.com

Simply Fresh Foods is featuring three of its brands. Rojo’s Refrigerated Salsa is artisan crafted in small batches; the line was recently expanded and now includes homestyle, restaurant style, fire roasted, pico de gallo, black bean & corn, mango chipotle, thick & chunky picante and molcajete style. Rojo’s also offers a classic five-layer dip. Under the Sassi Fresh Dips brand are layer dips and toppings, Greek yogurt dips and layered hummus dips. The San Francisco Seafoods Co. brand offers both seafood and ceviche salads.

Sun-AmericaConverting

Booth #4865

www.sun-america.com

Sun-AmericaConverting paper fluted cups for the baking and candy industry help retailers to package goodies for display and sale. Sun-America’s team, with more than 75 years experience, allows the company to provide the optimum performance with automatic and hand denesting of baking cups in the production of cupcakes, muffins, cakes and candies.

Superior Cake Products

Booth #1205

www.superiorcake.com

Superior Cake Products, founded in 1907, is featuring its Drizzle Iced Cookies, moist cake cookies topped with a decadent icing and drizzle, offered in nine seasonal flavors. They are also available in club style SKUs. Drizzle Iced Cookies are GFSI/SQF2 and kosher certified. Superior’s product line also includes éclairs, madeleine cookies, black & white cookies, brownie bites, preservative-free treats and gluten-free cookies, brownies and cupcakes.

Sweet Sam’s Baking Co.

Booth #2649

www.sweetsams.com

Sweet Sam’s Baking Co. offers premium, wholesome pound cakes, crumb cakes, cupcakes, cookies, dessert bars, muffins, scones, whoopie cookies and croissants. Products are available individually wrapped and bulk. Sweet Sam’s uses only the finest ingredients including Grade AA butter, semi­sweet chocolate, fresh peeled bananas, whole fresh eggs, hand shredded carrots and natural flavors, say company officials.

Tielman North America

Booth #1352

www.tielman.com

Tielman North America is a bakery packaging manufacturer, specializing in custom designs and print, including baking cups, tulips and wraps, paper pie plates and loaf pans. All products can be printed in up to four colors. Tielman’s packaging products allow bakery processors, grocery retailers and QSRs to brand and better distinguish their products on store shelves, company officials say.

Toufayan Bakeries

Booth #1941

www.toufayan.com

Toufayan Bakeries is introducing gluten-free pita chips. Toufayan’s Gluten-Free Pita Chips are all natural, non-GMO, vegan and OU Parve. Available in a variety of savory flavors including Sea Salt, Salted Caramel and Chili Lime, snackers can now be  “Relyin’ on Toufayan” for fresh baked gluten-free snacks too, say company officials.

Upper Crust

Booth #4943

www.uppercrust.com

Upper Crust is introducing Bon Appe made with Nutella Gourmet Fudge Brownies, rich brownies topped with Nutella spread. The product is fully baked and finished. It is pre-packaged frozen, retailers need to simply thaw and sell.

VANDEMOORTELE

Booth #1053

www.vandemoortele.com

Passionate about bakery heritage, VANDEMOORTELE, a European leader in frozen bakery, brings the art of French bakery with an American twist. Dedicated to enhancing business and meeting consumer needs, the company has kept one step ahead of market trends to offer offering the Freezer To Oven-Proof As You Bake croissant solution, officials say. VANDEMOORTELE also offers authentic French pastries, premium stone oven breads, real Italian Focaccia, donuts and patisseries, all developed with the in-store bakery in mind.

Van Holten’s

Booth #2150

www.vanholtenpickles.com

Best known for the original Pickle-In-A-Pouch, Van Holten’s has been making pickle products for more than 100 years. Its bold tasting pickles have a two-year shelf life and no refrigeration is needed. They are available in four flavors and three sizes for every taste and price point, company officials say. Packed in a 12-count display case, Van Holten’s pickles are easy to merchandise, officials add. Van Holten’s is also popping two flavor-punched popcorns–Bacon Cheddar and Big Papa Dill Pickle. 

Venus Wafers

Booth #3046

www.venuswafers.com

Venus Wafers is a better-for-you snack company that produces crackers and flatbreads, say company officials. Its products are non-GMO, certified organic, vegan and made from all natural ingredients. Venus Wafers’ family of brands includes Mariner, CaPeachio, Nejaime’s, Deli-Catessen and Haute Cuisine.

Weber Packaging Solutions

Booth #5071

www.weberpackaging.com 

Weber Packaging Solutions provides a cost-efficient Alpha Compact three-sided labeling system, which combines a split conveyor with a special Alpha Compact label applicator for a high-speed method of applying wrap-around labels on various containers, company officials say. This system is designed for labeling clamshell packaging of bakery goods, produce and other products that need tamper-evident closures; it can apply labels up to 11.8 inches long and 4.7 inches wide at up to 164 feet/minute, officials add.

Yancey’s Fancy

Booth #4741

www.yanceysfancy.com

Yancey’s Fancy makes artisan cheese, with more than 45 flavor options. Located just outside of Buffalo, N.Y., its cheeses are made the old-fashioned way, company officials say, and are gluten- and rBST-free. Yancey’s Fancy is best known for its outrageous flavor profiles such as Steakhouse Onion or its newest flavor, Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger, officials add.

Yerecic Label

Booth #1136

www.YLfresh.com 

Yerecic Label introduces two products, the Safety Reseal and Rotisserie Carry Strap. Safety Reseal labels ensure product safety through tamper-evident features while giving consumers the convenience of a resealable package, company officials say. The seal can be customized to perform on various packaging types. Rotisserie Carry Straps give shoppers a convenient carry handle for Rotisserie Chickens, which also serves as a package seal, officials add.