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OCTOBER 2013
CONTENTS
VOL. 43, NO. 7
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features
18 cheese focus
The Rise of Southern Cheese
Few people think of this hot and humid
part of the country as prime dairy land,
but creameries throughout the region are
building strong reputations and winning
awards for their premium varieties.
24 foods in focus
33 annual report
Today's Specialty Food
Consumer
Te Specialty Food Association's
exclusive report delves into the
purchasing habits, motivations, demographics, leisure activities and concerns
of the industry's target consumers.
departments
For Love of the Grill
Regional favors from around the U.S.,
ethnic spices and ingredients from countries like Korea, and sauces made with
wine, bourbon and beer are just some of
the hot trends in barbecue sauces.
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editor's letter
5
from the publisher
8
buyers' picks
10
30 product roundup
Mustard Mania
Tis category is hot, and not just from
its namesake seed. From the addition of
fruits, chiles and herbs to products made
with wine or olive oil, creative new condiments are hitting store shelves. Here are
11 to know about.
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specialty food news
14
50 prepared food focus
Cooking with Tea
Hints of jasmine, notes of bergamot and
smoky tastes spice up menus. Discover
three recipes for tea-infused salad dressing,
rice and dessert bread.
food trends
58
online highlights
59
resource guide
60
q & a
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