Foods From Spain News Fall 2007 / Tapas Express

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NEW CARMENCITA BRAND PRODUCTS Jesús Navarro, S.A, of Spain introduced new packaging for Carmencita teas. The Carmencita classic assortment now includes Red and White Tea, Green Tea with Mint, Saffron Tea and Spices Tea (Chai), with each teabag individually wrapped to preserve flavor. They also introduced an instant Gazpacho. This traditional cold soup, based on tomatoes and green peppers with a Carmencita spices blend, can be tossed with croutons, making it the perfect food for summer! For further information, contact xavi@carmencita.com.	CLASSIC SPANISH COOKBOOK NOW IN ENGLISH Millions of Spaniards taught themselves to cook with Simone and Inéz Ortega's 1080 Recetas de Cocina, the bible of authentic Spanish cooking. An instant classic when published 35 years ago (more than 2 million copies sold!), 1080 Recipes (Phaidon Press, $39.95) has been translated into English and will be available in the US this fall. For further information, visit www.phaidon.com or call (212) 609-5009, ext. 4.
EPICURE SPAIN FOUNDED TO IMPORT & DISTRIBUTE Three Spanish food producers have joined together to create a new Oakland, California-based importing company called Epicure Spain. Epicure Spain will operate warehouses from both coasts, importing specialty and organic foods, and will offer promotional programs for its distributors and stores. For more information, contact Alberto Solis at info@epicurespain.com, Tel: (510) 531-6621.	NEW VISION FOR POWER SELLES IMPORTS Power Selles announced recently that it has chosen 2007 as the year of their transformation: a new vision and a new model. Their new name is Culinary Collective, reflecting their expanded product line and distribution system. The collective represents gourmet cultural foods from around the world, supporting the preservation of traditional foods and local food systems worldwide.Their regional division Matiz España specializes in foods from Spain. For further information, visit www.culinarycollective.com or www.matizespana.com.
TRADITIONAL PREPARATION & BEAUTIFUL PACKAGING Cuevas Marron Glacé is characterized by the excellence of its traditional preparation and its distinctive aesthetic presentation. Their product line includes Marron Glacé, Marron Glacé in Brandy, Bonbon of Marron Glacé, Chestnuts in Light and Heavy Syrup, Natural Chestnuts, Puree and Cream of Chestnuts. For more information, visit www.marronglace.com or contact comercial@marronglace.com.	MOLI LA BOELLA EVOO AWARDED At the fifth edition of the EVOO awards, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture in Spain for the 2006-2007 harvest, La Boella EVOO was granted second prize in the fruity and ripe category. La Boella EVOO is made from Arbequina olives and has medium'high intensity. For more information visit www.olilaboella.com.
SUPERB SPANISH CHEESES AT QUORUM Discover a wide range of specialty Spanish cheeses of the highest quality through Quorum International. Their unique cheeses are produced in different regions of Spain using age-old production methods. Enjoy the highly rated Manchego, the Gran Valle de Montecelo, and also the unique Wine Cured Goat Cheese from Murcia, all awardwinning cheeses. For further information, contact quorum@quoruminter.es or visit www.quoruminter.com.	MAXORATA GOAT CHEESE WINS AWARD The brand Maxorata Majorero goat cheese PDO, produced in the Canary Islands, was awarded second prize at the Best Cheeses of Spain contest sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, for the category of pressed paste goat cheese. During the three previous editions of this contest, Maxorata won first prize. For more information, visit www.thecheeseworks.com or www.canariasseleccion.com.
LA TIENDA SPANISH CHEESE LINE GROWS La Tienda.com has expanded its line of Spanish cheeses to include a truly impressive list along with its usual selection. The following are newly available: Cabra al Vino, Cabrales, Cati Pañoleta, Ibores (con pimentón and smoked), Mahón, a new Manchego (aged 3, 4, 6, 9 or 12 months, and with brandy), *Sheep milk cheese with rosemary, Taramundi, Zamorano curado, La Serena, Tupi* and a new Tetilla. For further information visit www.latienda.com.	FOREVER CHEESE SUPPORTS GREEN ENERGY Forever Cheese announced that it is embarking on a campaign to support alternative energy resources. Currently, the company is reviewing the types of "green" energy available in order to select which project the company will support. At that time, the company will donate a portion of its proceeds toward furthering that cause. For further information contact 718-777-0772.
HIGHLIGHT OF EL BULLI MENU AVAILABLE IN US Rogers International is now importing the fine Spanish cheese Cañarejal, made from Asaf sheeps milk and vegetable rennett. The company reports that this cheese was a highlight of Ferran Adrià's El Bulli menu in 2006. For more information visit www.rogersintl.com.

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