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Diversity and Women-Owned Businesses
 The NASFT is committed to advancing a diverse food culture in an evolving world of specialty food with its Diversity Program. The program aims to develop and strengthen minority-owned companies by providing business-building tools, including research, education and mentoring. U.S.-based specialty food companies with African-American, Caribbean, Hispanic, Latin American, Eastern European, Middle Eastern or Asian ownership qualify to apply to the NASFT as a participant in the Diversity Program.
Here you will find product listings and contact information for many NASFT Diversity members, in addition to several women-owned specialty food companies. The extraordinary variety and breadth of offerings will serve as a year-round shopping resource for distinctive products, while helping to support a valuable program.
For more information on the Diversity Program and certification, please click here or contact Tressa Kennedy, Assistant Manager, Membership at 646.878.0170.
Alexian Pâtés
Award-winning charcuterie includes 32 varieties of all-natural
pâtés and terrines made without preservatives, added hormones, antibiotics or artificial ingredients. Available in 3- and 5-pound loaves and self-service-sized packing. Deli items include cured and smoked ham, beef eye rounds, turkey and European-style sausage.
Contact: Laurie Cummins
Neptune, New Jersey, United States
732.775.3220; Fax: 732.775.3223
http://www.alexianpate.com
35th Winter Fancy Food Show (2010) – Booth 4301
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Amalgamated Foodservice Brokerage
Amalgamated Brokerage is a woman-owned specialty food broker in Arizona assisting retailers and foodservice operators’ in finding the best specialty foods, such as foie gras, imported cheese, prosciutto, olive oil, daily-made salads, pepperoncinis and more.
Contact: Anne Hoffman
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
480.452.5850; Fax: 480.991.1765
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Around the World Gourmet, Inc.
Looking for distinctive, all-natural, gluten-free, low-carb, zero-transfat products, with flavors from “Around the World?” Around the World Gourmet has the only Asian-style salsa made with fresh Roma tomatoes. Other products include vinaigrette salad dressing and wing sauces. Gluten-free breads and soups coming soon. Products available in retail and foodservice containers.
Contact: Jennifer Saunders
Columbus, Ohio, United States
740.310.9012; Fax: No fax specified
http://www.aroundtheworldgourmet.com
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Arty Appetite
What would a Picasso painting actually taste like? This question started Arty Appetite’s artistic exploration. The company is pleased to introduce its new gourmet gift, Food Mixes Arty Appetite, desserts, dips and drink mixes inspired by fine artists.
Contact: Patricia Beckman
Highland, Illinois, United States
618.654.3843; Fax: 618.654.3843
http://www.artyappetite.com
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aspecialtybox.com
Aspecialtybox.com offers gift packaging for confections and gourmet food products. New: satin hat boxes with matching purses, all-occasion boxes, window frame boxes with clear film windows for easy product viewing, and nesting boxes. Sets in a variety of styles are ready to ship. Popular heart boxes and custom packaging are always available.
Contact: Cynthia Calvert-Copeland
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
918.461.0609; Fax: 918.249.2602
http://www.aspecialtybox.com
35th Winter Fancy Food Show (2010) – Booth 3907
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Aspen Leaf Gourmet Inc.
Artisan manufacturer of distinctive gourmet sauces and marinades made with the best all-natural ingredients. Creator of winejerk® marinade; chipotle-infused tearjerk; Cuban-inspired Mojo Nuevo; complex and rich Apricot Spice; and WSH Wild Berry Sauce.
Contact: Tina K. Witham
Golden, Colorado, United States
303.948.1117; Fax: 303.948.8185
http://www.aspenleafgourmet.com
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Athena's Silverland Desserts
Since 1983, Athena’s Silverland desserts has specialized in baking premium brownies, dessert bars, cookies and cookie dough. Brownies are also available in sugar-free and low-fat varieties. New nutritional dessert bars in date, fig and flaxseed are offered as well. Available in sheet pans or individually wrapped; nine-month freezer shelf-life.
Contact: Peter Wodek
Forest Park, Illinois, United States
708.488.0800; Fax: 708.488.0894
http://www.silverlanddesserts.com
35th Winter Fancy Food Show (2010) – Booth 242
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Avenue Gourmet
Avenue Gourmet is an entrepreneurial company for entrepreneurs. The company is a specialty food supplier servicing retail and foodservice customers whose main focus is natural products. Avenue Gourmet sells only dry and non-perishable products, and is always looking for new, innovative and interesting items.
Contact: Patricia Lobel
Reisterstown, MD
410.902.5701; Fax: 410.902.0600
http://http://www.avenuegourmet.com
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BAPA Fine Foods LLC
Providing private-label service to the U.S. retail and foodservice market. BAPA Fine Foods produces and packages Mediterranean specialties from Turkey. Products include sun-dried tomatoes, tapenades, pepperoncinis, Kalamata olives and capers.
Contact: Joanne Akin
Fulton, Maryland, United States
240.456.0241; Fax: 240.456.0243
http://www.bapafood.com
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Baycliff Company, Inc.
Baycliff Company Inc., is a certified woman-owned company. It has manufactured authentic Japanese food products under the Sushi Chef label for more than 24 years. Baycliff offers 39 high-quality products that are attractively packaged, reasonably priced and enjoy a high level of consumer acceptance and loyalty.
Contact: Helen Tandler
New York, New York, United States
212.772.6078; Fax: 212.472.8980
http://www.sushichef.com
35th Winter Fancy Food Show (2010) – Booth 3425
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Black Jewell Popcorn, Inc.
Black, blue, red, yellow and white popcorn. Packaged in microwavable bags, bottles, jars and 50-pound bags. Packed under Black Jewell and Crimson Jewell brand names. Custom packaging available.
Contact: Carole Klein
St. Francisville, Illinois
618.948.2302;; Fax: 618.948.2505
http://www.blackjewell.com
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Bless My Soul Foods/Sweet Mama Janisse
Products: Bless My Soul Food products are the creation of Marie Janisse, also known as Sweet Mama Janisse. Mustard, BBQ, Soy Gin, Chili Pepper & Mint Sauce all have the deep south flavor of the Creole, Louisiana, Texas heritage. Multi purpose ethnic American food products created to enhance anything it touches.
Eureka, California, United States
707.445.8502; Fax: 707.476.9029
http://www.sweetmamajanisse.com
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Boca Bons, Inc.
Boca Bons is a decadent handmade combination of truffle, fudge and brownie rolled into one irresistible chocolate. Packaged in a variety of box sizes, fashionable designs and flavors. Boca Bons come compete with holiday tie-ins and an array of gift items. The company contributes a portion of its profits to help prevent child abuse.
Contact: Susan Kanter
Coral Springs, Florida, United States
954.346.0494; Fax: 954.346.0497
http://www.bocabons.com
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Bombay Chai Company
Products: Bombay Chai Company offers new flavorful gourmet teas imported from the Darjeeling and Assam regions of India. Offering three distinctive blends—Suhana Soothing, Darjeeling Gold and Kadak Bold—packaged in attractive tins (25 tea bags in each) that look great on the shelf or in a gift basket. While new to the U.S. market, the company has been a pioneer in the tea trade in India for more than 70 years. All products are made from certified grades of tea leaves from selected tea estates. Additional pack types and flavors also available.
Contact: Vrushali Chhatre
San Ramon, California, United States
925.548.6957; Fax: 925.875.1288
http://www.bombaychai.com
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Bombay Emerald Chutney Company, LLC
Bombay Emerald Chutney Co. has chutneys in Mint, Plum, Cranberry, Tomato and Pomegranate. Nirmala has used the freshest ingredients she could find and has made each jar with the same care as if she were making it for her own family. These chutneys go with more than just Indian food: They are as versatile as the people who use them. Flavorful chutneys are awaiting your mouth’s arrival. Relinquish your preconceived ideas and these chutneys will take you on an adventure. Use them almost any way you like. These natural, non-fat chutneys will allow you to spice up and add flavor to your everyday meals. Add them to soups, salads and sandwiches, use them for grilling or as a spread, marinade or dip, or a condiment or a base for curry. Sautéed vegetables in these chutneys are delicious. Use them hot or cold. Try spicy gourmet chutneys: Royal Plum, Royal Tomato, Royal Cranberry, Royal Pomegranate. They are based on treasured family recipes; Nirmala has raised her own family on these chutneys.
Contact: Nirmala Gupta
Yorktown Heights, New York, United States
No phone specified; Fax: 800.394.0983
http://www.bombayemeraldchutneyco.com
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Borsari Food Co, Inc.
Borsari Seasoning Salt is made in small batches from an age-old Bolognese recipe. Only fresh, whole herbs and sea salt are used to create an intriguing blend of freshness, taste and aroma. Try it in all areas of your cooking and experience the flavorful difference. The caviar of seasoned salt! Borsari Bloody Mary: A truly distinctive mix that’s not thick and syrupy, but refreshingly light and zesty, and blended with a perfect combination of ingredients. The ideal blend of flavor and heat, it’s terrific in a Bloody Mary or is great by itself.
Contact: Elizabeth Morando
Lakewood, New York, United States
716.763.3391; Fax: 716.763.3630
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Brazil Gourmet Nectars/Liberty Imports USA, Inc.
Taste the tropics: Brazil Gourmet, a woman-owned business, makes available a premium line of exotic tropical nectars and nectar teas that have been described as “as delicious as eating the actual fruit itself!” Also, the great-tasting açai beverage is being touted as the “amazing fountain of youth.”
Contact: Simone Anewalt
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
610.317.9580; Fax: 610.317.9582
http://www.brazilgourmet.com
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Brown Paper Bakery
This old-fashioned bakery makes fresh baked goods with all-natural fresh ingredients. Recipes are family traditions, dating as far back as the 1850. Products include: Vanilla Hazelnut Pound Cake, Oatmeal Cookies with Almond Toffee Crunch, Lemon Squares and more.
Contact: Patricia Green
Williamsville, New York, United States
716.633.6480; Fax: 716.633.2435
http://www.brownpaperbakery.com
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