Foods From Spain News Summer 2008 / Potpourri

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CONTEMPORARY TASTE OF SPAIN AT WD-50 Coinciding with the celebration of the New York Summer Fancy Food 2008, Paco Roncero, acclaimed chef at the Casino de Madrid, will team up with talented Wylie Dufresne to produce a one of kind dinner. This dinner, for trade and media only, is being sponsored by Foods from Spain, part of the Trade Commission of Spain in New York, ICEX Spain, Spain's Institute for Foreign Trade, and FIAB, Spain's Federation of Food and Beverage Associations.	VITAMIN-ENRICHED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Italica Imports recently added Italica Plus EVOO, enriched with Vitamins A, D & E, to their line of 100% Spanish olive oils. This new olive oil, the first to be enriched with fat soluble vitamins A, D & E, is a rich source of antioxidants and its use can help promote a stronger immune system, better circulation, strong bones, healthy teeth, improve cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Presented in a 17 oz. bottle, it is available at stores nationwide or online at www.italicaoliveoil.com.
THREE NEW ORGANIC PRODUCTS FROM MATIZ ESPAÑA Organic Matiz Extremeño Fig Syrup and Fig Preserve are pure organic figs, delicious on warm bread, crepes, and with cheese. Matiz Andaluz Garlic with Pimentón combines peeled and marinated organic garlic with pimentón, an outstanding snack or garnish. Matiz Valenciana Organic Horchata Concentrate, a ground "Earth Almond" milk, is one of Valencia's finest contributions to the culinary world. Please visit www.matizespana.com.	HALCON DEVELOPS "NEW WAY OF EATING ARTICHOKES" Halcon, promoting a new product under their tagline "A new way of eating artichokes," has developed a range of four artichoke bruschettas with different toppings: roasted red pepper, green olives, black olives, and sun dried tomato. They have also extended their portfolio of vegetables to four roasted vegetables: artichoke, pepper, aubergine and zucchini. For further information please contact Abby Avilés at mcarmen.aviles@halcongrupo.com.
NEW LOOK FOR MIGUEL & VALENTINO Miguel & Valentino is keeping in stride with an ever-changing marketplace and will soon have a new look on product labels and their newly designed website, www.miguelvalentino.com. Two new items making their debut this spring are a foodservice pack (5 liter) sherry vinegar and a presliced 6-month Manchego. Each slice is individually vacuum sealed, making it ideal for restaurants, hotels and caterers to use on cheese plates. The benefits are no waste and preservation of the balance of the wheel without exposure to air. Contact Maryl Holley, National Sales Manager, 301.455.7868, for more information.	VALDERRAMA OCAL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Olive oil made from the Ocal variety has a very delicate aroma of fresh olives and green almonds. The taste is a bit sweet with a little bitterness, and its texture is soft. It is recommended for sweets, chocolates and mild dishes. Ocal is a rare variety because it's a very delicate tree and not much of it is produced. Valderrama Ocal EVOO is imported by Aceites Valderrama-Ibimco, LLC. For further information, please visit www.valderrama.es, or contact Carlos Martinez at cmartinez@valderrama.es.
IMPORTER FOR VALDEZARZA EVOO & SHERRY VINEGAR Valdezarza EVOO and Sherry Vinegars from Spain have joined forces with Global Food Source & Co. Inc., to import these products to the US. The products are aimed at specialty retailers and the food service industry. For more information please contact info@globalfoodsource.com or visit www.globalfoodsource.com.	SAFINTER® GOURMET SAFFRON Spain is a leading producer of saffron and the best quality saffron originates from its "La Mancha" region. Safinter is a renowned product line which targets international markets with premium quality saffron and is a benchmark for gourmet markets worldwide. Safinter saffron is pure filaments packed in glass jars. For more information contact De Medici Imports at (845) 651-4400.
ROMANICO-CHOCOLATE STUFFED WITH EVOO Catalan Gourmet presents chocolates filled with Romanico Esencia EVOO. Esencia won the largest Arbequina olive oil contest in Spain. Sea salt decorates the top of the chocolate, adding a special touch in flavor. These chocolates were inspired by a traditional Catalan snack for children that consists of a slice of bread topped with olive oil, salt and chocolate. For more information please contact luis@catalangourmet.com or call +1 347 453 5551.	SPAIN GOURMET PRESENTS NEW EVOO XAVALÓN Xabalón EVOO is carefully prepared to guarantee the satisfaction of most gourmets. Rich in aroma, this extra virgin olive oil is cold pressed from olives from the Campo de Montiel PDO in La Mancha, the land of Don Quixote. For further information, contact Mitsu Honda at info@spaingourmet.net.

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