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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
CONTENTS
VOL. 43, NO. 8
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features
18 Giving Back: Five Companies
Making a Diference
Tese producers have incorporated causes
like Holocaust remembrance, foster-child
adoption and family-farm support into the
fber of their businesses.
32 foods in focus
Ancient Grains in the
Modern Diet
With quinoa widely accepted, the market is opening for grains like amaranth,
freekeh, millet, tef and their assorted
health benefts.
38 product roundup
Salsa Revival
A new crop of this popular condiment
boasts amplifed favors through chiles,
fruits and even tequila.
42 brand spotlight
The Marky's Group
Tis retailer, importer and distributor,
once known best for caviar, has expanded
with an aquafarm, cruise ship sales
division, cheese production facility,
catering and mall kiosks.
45 research spotlight
Baby Food Grows Up
Hit hard by the recession, the category is
showing new life with packaging innovations and an improved wholesome image.
48 prepared food focus
Hand Pies: Pocketful of Flavors
Give customers access to global tastes in
carry-and-go, afordable packages with
these three recipes.
38
departments
1
editor's letter
5
from the publisher
8
buyers' picks
10
specialty food news
12
food trends
63
resource guide
64
q & a
On the cover: Ben Lesser and Gail Lesser-Gerber from Papa Ben's Kitchen
Photo: Alexander Slanger Photography
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