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Middle Eastern

What’s New from Wild Garden

After a successful launch of the “Taste of the Mediterranean” line in 2016, consumers and retailers alike are demanding even more inspired ethnic flavors. Wild Garden® obliged and crafted two all new marinades and a simmering sauce that satisfies today’s and tomorrow’s dining trends.

Moroccan Chermoula is bursting with the flavors of cilantro, parsley, garlic and herbs – perfect for seafood and poultry. Chicken Shawarma is a warm and exotic blend of flavorful herbs and spices, and rivals the most famous shawarma stands in the Middle East. Tunisian Shakshouka is a brand-new simmering sauce, featuring a savory blend of ripe tomatoes, onions, chunky red peppers, garlic and spices – an exceptional base for poaching eggs, fish or shrimp.

Two all new pilafs also join the authentic line of “Heat and Serve” products. In Dill & Fava, fragrant wisps of fresh dill weed and tender young fava beans are folded with basmati rice for a delicate side dish. Rice & Potato pilaf is reminiscent of the comfort food of rural Lebanon; tender chunks of potatoes and fragrant herbs and spices make this a hearty and delicious side dish.

Beautiful packaging will effortlessly catch eyes on retail shelves, create trial and repeat purchases and can be cross merchandised in the meat department. Packed conveniently in a 6 pack, the box top is removed to reveal a tray that fits perfectly on the shelf. Attractive, attention-grabbing shippers are available for both marinades and pilafs.

Wild Garden strives to develop products with a clean label and uses only all-natural wholesome ingredients and no preservatives.

The Wild Garden team creates fully supported social media and marketing campaigns with the novice consumer in mind. Quick cooking videos and recipes demonstrate just how easy the products are to use and highlight the many ways to prepare #WildGardenEats.

 

Delight Patrons with Mediterranean Plant-Based Proteins

Plant-based fare is expected to rule supreme in 2019, according to Whole Food’s 2019 trend predictions, and plant-based proteins are certainly all the rage for menus today. Plant-based proteins aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians anymore, and there is more to the world of plant-based proteins than imitation meat products.

Pulses, the dried form of legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and peas, have become a preferred plant-protein source. According to Datassential, 43 percent of consumers are interested in increasing the total protein in their diet through beans and legumes, versus 23 percent for meat analogs. Chickpeas, one of these desired plant-proteins, are the primary ingredient in exciting, on-trend ethnic items like falafel and hummus.

Falafel and hummus both represent authentic ethnic, plant-based proteins with a wide variety of menu applications to help operators meet the growing need for these items. Hummus and falafel have also been called entry points for consumers to the rising popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine.

“Hummus madness” was a top predicted food trend for 2019, according to hospitality consultancy af&co. According to Datassential, in addition to the continued growth in commercial restaurants, hummus now appears on more than 55 percent of all college and university menus, an increase of 124 percent in the last four years, indicating strong interest from the newest generation of restaurant patrons.

Make hummus the MVP (Most Versatile Protein) on your menu by taking advantage of all its possibilities to add plant-based global flavor excitement to so many dishes. More than just a dip, hummus is a nutritionally advantageous alternative to mayonnaise on deli sandwiches, in tuna or chicken salads, on salad bars, as protein spread for vegetarian wraps, a cream cheese replacement on bagels, and as a base for trending ethnic and grain bowls.

Grecian Delight has a complete line of hummus pack sizes and flavors, including the featured clean label line made with olive oil. Free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, these varieties are high pressure pasteurized for long shelf life and are vegan and kosher.

Grecian Delight’s Falafel Fritters 1-ounce uncooked pucks were a 2018 FABI Award winner, clean label, vegan, kosher and gluten free. The same award-winning formula is also available in a dough form.

Grecian Delight, A Pure Mediterranean Foods Company, brings you the very best of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with products including gyros and specialty meats, pitas and flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus and spreads, falafel and additional Mediterranean specialties.

Wissotzky Chai Collection Slakes Consumer Thirst for the Exotic

With today’s exploding fascination with international cuisines, American palates are increasingly eager to experience bolder, spicier flavors. That’s why more and more consumers are indulging in chai tea – a blend of aromatic herbs, spices and black tea that can be enjoyed, as Indian custom dictates, sweetened with milk or iced for a uniquely refreshing experience.

Wissotzky Tea Company is satisfying our mass demand for chai – and need for convenience – with its new Artisan Spiced Tea collection. Each blend artfully pairs hand-selected premium black tea leaves with market spices, herbs, and other natural ingredients.  Each carefully crafted blend is packed in a delicate pyramid tea bag that allows for the perfect release of aroma and flavor.

Four intoxicating varieties are perfect to start off your day, for an afternoon pick me up or an after dinner treat.  Simply brew and serve with milk and sweetener as desired or serve them over ice for a flavorful iced beverage.

Salted Caramel Chai: a sweet and savory beverage redolent of warm cinnamon, ginger root, cloves, sea salt, and cardamom.

Ginger and Turmeric: the earthy flavor of turmeric (known for its health benefits) blended with ginger root, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.

Spiced Nana Mint: robust, flat-leaf Mediterranean mint complemented by cinnamon, ginger root, cloves, cardamom, and pepper.

Pumpkin Spiced Chai: a toasty balance of cinnamon and ginger with pumpkin pieces, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and chili.

Like all Wissotzky products, the Artisan Spiced Tea collection is kosher and non-GMO. It is available in packs of six per case to retail for $4.99 for a 16-serving box.

Wissotzky is family owned and operated since 1849.  Wissotzky travels the world’s tea gardens and exotic spice markets to deliver exceptional blends for tea lovers everywhere. Its products are distributed by KAYCO.

Wissotzky Tea is an international, family-owned tea company based in Israel with offices in London and the United States. It is the leading tea distributor in Israel. Founded in 1849 in Moscow, Russia, it became the largest tea firm in the Russian Empire.