Specialty Food Magazine is the leading publication for retailers, manufacturers and foodservice professionals in the specialty food trade. It provides news, trends and business-building insights that help readers keep their businesses competitive.
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features 50 cheese focus A New Age for Swiss Cheese Cheese producers in Switzerland are making star-worthy varieties, reaching far beyond Gruyère and Appenzeller. 57 product roundup Give Chickpeas a Chance From pasta to salty snacks, chickpeas take form in products that go above and beyond everyday hummus. 60 producer profile Sneaking Vegetables ese two former military men came together to create a line of veggie-rich, better-for-you condiments. 69 giving back Meditating on Success After years of meditation and charitable giving, this duo gave up their corporate jobs to launch an online store that benefits charities as well as the consumer. 74 category spotlight Coconut's Ongoing Appeal e tropical superfood has reached celeb- rity status, making appearances in every- thing from hummus to vinegar to butter to chips. 88 producer profile A Thirst for Variety Bruce Cost started out as a chef at a four- star Asian restaurant, but found his calling with his signature ginger ale. 99 food safety update The Food Safety Modernization Act and Co-Packers: What You Need to Know Ron Tanner discusses the intricacies of the new food safety laws and co-packers. 105 product roundup Jams, Jellies, and Spreads Far from standard, these spreads and fruit jams are exotic and full of flavor. 108 retail therapy Holiday Stocking e post-seasonal lull can take a toll on businesses, but these three retailers discuss their tips and tricks for making this slow period a successful one. 36 departments 1 editor 's letter 4 meet the contributor 5 from the publisher 10 buyers' picks 14 trends & happenings 101 letter from the president 102 Specialty Food Association news 134 resource guide 136 by the numbers CONTENTS VOL. 47, NO. 1 WINTER 2017 117 50 69 22 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION What's New, What's Hot! begins on p. 120 117 product roundup Immunity-Boosting Snacks and Beverages ese snacks and drinks are the fuel a body needs to fire on all cylinders.