Organic Certified Black Cocoa Powder Now Available
Global Organics recently launched the first and only authentic organic certified black cocoa powder made here in USA using traditional methods. It is a necessary ingredient for manufacturers looking to make a traditional chocolate sandwich cream cookie, and has not previously been available as an organic ingredient. It is also useful in many other applications where a very dark cocoa color is desired.
Global Organics, Ltd., 781.648.8844 • www.global-organics.com
Elan Introduces New Line of Spice Extracts and Oils
Elan Extracts, a division of the The Elan Group recently launched a new line of certified organic spice extracts and oils including rosemary, oregano, thyme and basil. These products can work both directly in finished product application or flavor formulation. They are also 100 percent from the named source and have no added ingredients. Manufactured at the Elan facility in Newark, New Jersey, they are produced in a closed system to insure the whole spice or herb profile is preserved.
Elan Extracts, 973.589.1230 • www.flavor.com
New Functional Ingredients From Tribez
The new Tribez product line—including brown rice protein, acacia fiber, and sprouted golden flax and golden milled flax—is now available in bulk for processors. These ingredients are designed to bring people back to their optimal nutritional state so they may lead healthier, more productive lives. Flax helps maintain normal cholesterol levels, healthy blood pressure and stable blood sugar. Sprouted flax also offers a staggering 3400mg of omega-3’s per serving. Brown rice protein is easily digested by your body and free of common food allergens. Acacia fiber has been shown to improve glycemic control by slowing the absorption of fats and carbohydrates. Also beneficial for digestive health, reduced risk of heart disease and colon cancer.
Tribez Nutrition, 925.838.2869 • www.TribezNutrition.com
First Biodynamic Fair Trade Organic Herbs
Mountain Rose Herbs is the first company to market both biodynamic and fair trade certified herbs and spices within the United States and has been contracting with several biodynamic farms throughout the United States and abroad. Currently, they supply a wide variety of biodynamic certified herbs and teas to the public, as well as in bulk to processors, including alfalfa leaf, boneset, calendula, California poppy, red clover blossoms, vanilla beans, Earl Grey tea and English breakfast tea.
Mountain Rose Herbs, 541.741.7307 • www.mountainroseherbs.com
Navitas Naturals Creates New Power Food Powders
Navitas Naturals has created five new power food powders that are available in bulk including: mesquite, goji, yacon, lucuma and camu. Although these five exotic ‘power foods’ are new to North America, ancient cultures in Asia and South America have enjoyed these nutritious foods for many centuries as a key part of their diet. Mixing these vegan, raw powders into drinks and other food is an easy and delicious way to help achieve optimal whole food nutrition. Yacon contains inulin, which can help regulate blood sugars and act as a prebiotic to promote healthy digestion. Mesquite and lucuma have also been used as a sweetening alternative for diabetics. Goji and camu have some of the highest antioxidant levels available in any fruit.
Navitas Naturals, 888.645.4282 • www.navitasnaturals.com
Case Packer Developed for Non-Round Containers and Reverse Taper Bottles
Standard-Knapp recently launched the Versatron Active Product Transport (APT) case packer, designed for high-speed packing of non-round containers. The Versatron APT excels at packing reverse tapered, locking shape, trigger and unstable bottles, flasks and other containers that are traditionally difficult to handle. It’s ideal for challenging packaging applications in a variety of industries such as spirits and wine, food, household chemical, personal care, and automotive. The APT can handle containers ranging from 4 oz. to 128 oz. and a variety of case types including corrugated, HSC, RSC, tablock, tray, bliss case, partitions, basket carrier and plastic.
Standard-Knapp, 860.342.1100 • www.standard-knapp.com
