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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56 104 greek cheeses beyond feta 32 114 foods made with chia leadership awards trash to treasure WINTER 2014 CONTENTS VOL. 44, NO. 1 features 32 Leadership Awards Meet this year's three winners, who have been groundbreakers in citizenship, vision and business leadership. 46 retailer profile Bi-Rite Divisadero Te San Francisco specialty food favorite launches its latest store with a customary focus on fresh and local. 56 cheese focus Beyond Feta: Cheeses of Greece Tis Mediterranean nation is ripe with outstanding varieties, if education and marketing can gain ground. 63 producer profile NEW Jambalaya to the Rescue Kristen Preau of Cook Me Somethin' Mister knew she wanted to help promote her hometown of New Orleans. After Hurricane Katrina, her mission became clear. 70 category spotlight 82 global yogurt Drink Up: The Rise of Healthy Beverages Consumers are turning away from traditional sugary sodas in favor of better-for-you teas, waters, sodas and juices. Learn what's moving, and why. 82 product roundup Global Culture: The Surge in International Yogurts Spurred by Greek-style, multicultural varieties are coming from Iceland, Australia and Asia. 88 producer profile NEW Making Bacon Jam a Household Name Josh Henderson of Skillet Street Food helped bring mobile cuisine to Seattle. Ten he put bacon in a jar, and things really took of. 95 cuisine focus The Foods of Oaxaca Te cuisine of this region of Mexico dazzles chefs and consumers across the U.S. 100 brand spotlight Marich Confectionery Co. Te owners have undergone a reengineered branding and marketing approach to grow sales and name recognition. 125 pb&j; inspiration 104 product roundup Chia: A Seed for All Diets Producers are revamping existing products or creating new ones to showcase this tiny nutritional powerhouse. 107 research spotlight Gluten-Free Foods View our infographic on the highlights of this exploding market. 108 factory tour NEW Peerless Cofee & Tea We catch up with this Oakland, Calif., importer and roaster as it celebrates its 90th birthday. On the cover: Ron Rubin, The Republic of Tea Photo: Steve Humphrey