buyers’ picks: What’s New from Abroad?
Vietnam, Poland, Spain, Italy and Israel are all the rage, with retailers boasting new items from these countries. Check out the products—such as sweets, pasta sauces and olive oils—that are making them the talk of the town.
By Nicole Potenza Denis
Matt Caputo, Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli, Salt Lake City, UT
New imports from France and Spain, such as dried heirloom beans, olive oil, tomato sauce and dried plums, top my list. My picks include:
- A L’Olivier Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- El Ceibo 60% Dark Milk Chocolate with Coffee
- Garbanzo Pedrosillano
- Maria Jesus Traditional Spanish Tomato
Sauce in Olive Oil - Mitica Plum Bar
Sara Feinberg, Market Hall Foods, Oakland, CA
New imports from France, Vietnam and Italy have made their way to us. These include:
- Biscuiterie Mère Poulard Salted Caramel Sable
- Tremiti Olives from Crudo
- Morello Austera Amarena Cherry Syrup
- Red Boat Fish Sauce
- Rustichella d’Abruzzo Pasta Sauces in Olive, Tomato Basil, and Arrabbiata
Carolynn Dilworth, Auray Gourmet, Larchmont, NY
We are seeing a lot of new packaging of imports. There are some products showing newer flavors and recipes [such as in cereal and chocolate]. My picks:
- Dorset Cereals Berries & Cherries Muesli
- Kinder Delice Kokos with Coconut
and Milk Bars - Poulain Grand Arome French Hot Chocolate Cocoa Powder
- Royal Chocolates Belgian Chocolate Thins in Almond
- Biscuit Chocolate
Tony Wilson, Global Foods Market, Kirkwood, MO
New products such as cookies, cakes and chocolate from Israel, Poland and Russia are popping up. Examples are:
- Achva Energy Bar with Cranberries
- Biscuit Chocolate Corporation Choco-Luck Nougat with Corn Flakes
- Biscuit Chocolate Corporation “Old Collection” Milk Chocolate with Cherry
- Galil Honey Cookies
- Galil Lior Tea Biscuits
Nicole Potenza Denis is a contributing editor to Specialty Food Magazine.
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