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product roundup Best Cheese Melkbus125 Winter Seasonal Cheese. Joining the Melkbus raw milk farmer's cheese product line is a new seasonal variety, Melkbus125 Winter, which exudes the flavor essences of the season. Making its debut in October, it presents a taste profile of sweet cream with an essence of nutmeg, clove and cardamom. As versatile as it is delicious, Melkbus125 can hold its own on a cheese plate or as an ideal ingredient in an array of baked dishes, including apple pie and sweet potatoes. All Melkbus cheeses are made on family farms outside the village of Gouda in the Netherlands; the number attached to each cheese indicates the exact farm that crafted each wheel. dairydial.com Lake Champlain Chocolates Gingerbread Molasses Bar. A pioneer in the American chocolate movement, Lake Champlain Chocolates taps nostalgia in a new series of products with flavors inspired by the holiday season. Reminiscent of gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven, the Gingerbread Molasses Bar delivers a high-impact flavor profile with a creamy ganache center. The molasses and milk chocolate melts in the mouth to open up notes of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg, leaving a warming spice blend lingering on the palate. Two other new organic bars add even more holiday cheer: toffee and almond, and peppermint cream. lakechamplainchocolates.com Lucy's Gluten-Free Holiday Cookies. In addition to offering a popular line of seven gluten-free, allergyfriendly, non-GMO cookies and brownie cakes, Lucy's has designed new holiday treats: Maple Crunch and Pumpkin Patch cookies for autumn and Holiday Sugars and Chocolate Merry Mint cookies for winter. The Maple Crunch and Pumpkin Patch cookies are bursting with lemon and molasses aromas, while the Holiday Sugars and Chocolate Merry Mint fulfill cravings for traditional holiday ingredients. Dedicated to providing the safest products, Lucy's incorporates a three-component allergen-control program that includes selectively sourcing raw materials, testing for trace allergens in an on-site lab and baking in a dedicated facility. drlucys.com 44 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com Oregon Chai Pumpkin Pie Chai Tea Latte. New York Magazine coined pumpkin the "new bacon" in 2012, and its seasonal appeal is popping up in a variety of products this year, like a steaming cup of chai enhanced with autumnal pumpkin pie flavors. To create this fall taste experience, Oregon Chai's new Pumpkin Pie Chai Tea Latte includes hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin spices in its rich and decadent mix. Easy to brew, it's made with organic and natural ingredients sourced from farms and plantations where organic agriculturists foster the recycling of resources and are committed to promoting ecological balance. oregonchai.com The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg Virginia Peanuts in Dark & Milk Chocolate in Holiday Tins. Long a prized source for high-quality Virginia peanuts, The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg has expanded its holiday tin line to include the cheery Holiday Snowfall Label, available starting October 1. Filled with only Virginia extra-large peanuts double-dipped in milk and 64 percent dark chocolate, this tin, available in 11.5- and 20-ounce sizes, makes a welcome gift. The new label joins other popular seasonal tins including the Nutcracker Drum Label and Holiday Star Label. thepeanutshop.com Pelican Bay Mr. Wonderful Christmas Gummis. Looking for a surefire addition to a candy section? Pelican Bay, Ltd., known for offering a variety of great gift options, from cookie and bread mixes to candy, has debuted its Mr. Wonderful Chirstmas Gummis, available in three cute seasonal themes: Reindeer Gummi Pillows, Santa Gummi Pillows and Snowman Gummi Pillows. They can be sold by the piece for bulk sales or in attractive display boxes containing nine pieces, three of each variety, ideal as gifts for candy lovers of any age. pelicanbayltd.com Lake Champlain's Gingerbread Molasses Bar melts in the mouth to open up notes of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.