APRIL 2013
CONTENTS
VOL. 43, NO. 3
features
20 cheese focus
The Last Frontier of Specialty Cheese
Fromagio's Artisan Cheese has uncovered a lively customer base
in Anchorage, thanks to the food-loving, business-savvy woman
behind the operation.
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26 foods in focus
A New Generation of Gluten-Free Foods
Better-tasting products, new retailers and a growing audience are
driving the future of this movement.
33 The State of the Specialty Food Industry 2013
An in-depth look at the market's data, plus benchmarking
supply-chain facts and fgures from manufacturers, importers,
distributors, brokers and retailers.
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50 product roundup
Coconut Hydration
Tese 10 beverages, featuring the latest
favor trend, will appeal to the healthfocused, calorie-conscious shopper.
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Alaska's frst
cheese shop
54 prepared food focus
Pasta Dishes from
Around the World
Take inspiration from Greece, Mexico
and Myanmar for noodle dishes with
international fair.
50
gluten-free
grows up
coconut quenchers
departments
1
editor's letter
Straight Talk from
the Supply Chain
5
from the publisher
Picking the Right Fight
8
buyers' picks
Surprise Hits
8
surprise sellers
10 specialty food news
Campus food truck collectives,
"Cake Boss" to expand bakery
chain and more news
12 food trends
"Chicago"-favored popcorn,
Barbie-themed restaurant
and more trends
On the cover: State of the Specialty Food Industry 2013
Illustration by Funnel Inc.
56 resource guide
59 online highlights
60 q & a
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