Identity Preserved Chia Seed
SK Food International now offers identity preserved certified organic chia seed in both black and white varieties. Also known as Salvia Hispanica L., this seed is touted as the new “superfood,” boasting health claims similar to flaxseed, such as high omega-3s. It’s also high in protein, calcium and fiber and since it has a very neutral flavor, the seed may be easily incorporated into foods to increase health benefits without affecting the overall taste. Product applications include baked goods, cereals, snack foods, confections, supplements and oil. Available packaging sizes include 50-lb bags, bulk 2,000-lb totes and bulk truckload.

SK Food International, Inc., 701.356.4106 • www.skfood.com


Vermont Soapworks Announces The World’s First Certified Organic Shampoo Base
Vermont Soapworks’ latest breakthrough is the first certified organic shampoo base for the private label industry. The base is available in two formulas—one for thicker hair and one for finer hair. This gentle hair care product is reasonably priced and designed to be used as the base for personal care manufacturers and brand managers to create their own customized organic shampoo. Certified Organic Shampoo Base is offered in 50-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes. One of the keys to the breakthrough is the proprietary blend of organic olive, jojoba and coconut oils with organic vegetable gums, glycerin, organic aloe and rosemary extract.

Vermont Soapworks, 866.SOAP.4U2 • www.vermontsoap.com


Ruger Industries Introduces Stainless Steel Floor Cranes
Ruger Industries, Inc., has announced a new series of stainless steel hydraulic floor cranes. These cranes are more versatile than jib cranes and more mobile than gantry cranes. Stainless steel construction makes them appropriate for pharmaceutical manufacturing, clean room, electronics manufacturing or food processing applications. Many firms use Ruger floor cranes as safer, smaller and less expensive alternatives to tow motor-type lift trucks. They offer significant ergonomic benefits and eliminate many backbreaking activities while easily navigating standard door openings, narrow aisles and elevators.

Ruger Industries Inc., 800.535.2725 • www.rugerindustries.com


Navitas Naturals Announces
Organic Green Stevia Sweetener and Acai Freeze Dried Powder
Navitas Naturals recently launched two new products available in bulk for processors. Most recent is organic green stevia, a low calorie herb-based sweetener. Stevia leaves are incredibly sweet, tasting as much as 30 times sweeter than sugar, yet they contain no sucrose, calories or carbohydrates and do not affect the body’s insulin levels. Navitas stevia leaves are dried at low temperatures to protect the nutrients of the plant and then milled into a fine powder.

Navitas’ stevia is vegan and kosher certified. Navitas has also expanded its offering of organic superfoods sourced from around the world with the addition of Acai Power. This product is made from whole organic acai berries from Brazil that are freeze-dried and milled at a low temperature to ensure maximum nutrient content.

Acai offers a high level of antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids including omegas 3, 6 and 9. Acai also contains an optimal combination of essential amino acids, is a good source of vitamin C, and possesses many other micronutrients including polyphenols and flavonoids. In this freeze-dried form, Acai Power makes a great addition to dry mixes for protein shakes or baking.

Navitas Naturals, 888.645.4282 • www.navitasnaturals.com


Lechler Announces New Air Nozzles
Lechler’s Whisperblast air nozzles are designed to handle most industrial usage for compressed air, such as drying off parts, blowing dirt or dust off of parts or equipment, or blowing off rejected items from a conveyor. The Whisperblast line increases blasting power, reduces air consumption, reduces noise levels and provides more precise air control. The standard flat version can be installed on a machine or used with others on a header to create an air curtain. The standard round version can be used for hand-held applications. Flat versions in either aluminum, stainless steel or zinc are available for use in more intense environments. Two smaller models have been developed for use in tight places: the Mini-Whisperblast, which is half the width of the standard flat version; and the MiniBlast, or “bullet” air nozzle, which is smaller than the standard round model but produces one high impact air stream.

Lechler, Inc., 800.777.2926 • www.lechlerusa.com