Fords Gourmet Foods
NASFT - San Francisco January 18-20, 2009
Booth 1446
NASFT - San Francisco Fords Gourmet Foods
Ford's Gourmet Foods is proud to be back in San Francisco and to once again be a part of the NASFT's Winter Fancy Foods Show.  Please come visit us at the show in booth 1446.

For many years we have come to this show with new lines and new flavors of some proven favorites, evidence of our continued commitment to product development.  While we don't have anything new from a product standpoint other than new sizes and new labels to share, we certainly have had our share of good news in 2008.

Our focus for 2008 was on continuing to build relationships with our long standing customers as well beginning a few new ones.  We're proud to say that Ford's Gourmet Foods, anchored by the Bone Suckin' Sauce line, can now be found in more than 42 countries around the world. 

Our Bone Suckin' Sauces remain the only barbecue sauces rated #1 by Newsweek, Food & Wine, House and Garden, Restaurant UK and A+ Health Magazine.  We were recognized for our efforts to provide Gluten Free products by Columbia University's Celiac Disease Center, one of the leading research centers in the field.  We were honored with the first ever North Carolina Exporter of the Year award and during the ceremony, we were told it was unheard of a company exporting barbecue sauce and peanuts outside NC or the USA.  We were also named one of the Top 20 Small and Mid-sized Market Players by the Consumer Products Guide.

We are grateful for the success and accolades that our products have received.  But we also realize we have a responsibility to give back to the trade that has given us so much.  That includes becoming advocates for businesses like ours, working to protect the ability of those like us to continue to be successful in the United States and abroad. 

In 2008, we became charter members of an export advisory council for a division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.  In May, because of our work promoting export, we were one of two NC companies invited to the White House to hear The President's speech to honor World Trade Week.  In October we exhibited to 180,000 food buyers at Sial France helping represent The USA and SUSTA, The Southern United States Trade Association.  

In addition, all members of MAP, Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program benefited in this year's budget from Patrick's testimony in front of the United States Congress in 2007.  These programs are designed to assist U.S. producers, exporters, and trade organizations in developing, maintaining, and expanding export activities in global markets.

The most important thing we wanted to share with you is that behind all of this news, you will still find a fourth generation, Raleigh, North Carolina-based family business and an outstanding team dedicated to creating some of the world's greatest tasting, all natural foods.  From the internationally acclaimed line of Bone Suckin' Sauces, Wine Nuts and Fire Dancer Jalapeno Peanuts, to the new Earth Family Organics and Naturals and now, A'Lese Tois chocolates, Ford's Gourmet Foods is known to make and/or distribute the best.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.  We look forward to spending time with you at this year's show.

Sincerely,
 
Sandi Ford
President, Ford's Gourmet Foods
Booth 1446


Press Contact - Patrick Ford 919.833.7647 or email at PatFord@BoneSuckin.com as soon as you get this so we can do some 'Serious' stories together. If this email would need to go to someone else in your organization please click this Forward To Colleague.

Click Here to check out our recipes for Bone Suckin' Sauce.

Bone Suckin' SauceBone Suckin' Sauce - Looking for a proven seller to add to your product line.  This

is definitely a product that sells itself and will add to your bottom line this quarter.  It is rated the #1 BBQ Sauce - Newsweek Magazine ! A+ Health Magazine! - 1st Place Winner Battle of Sauces & Best In Sales in Winner's Circle.  Best seller among specialty stores, health food stores, grocery stores & restaurants.  Western North Carolina tomato based sauce sweetened with honey & molasses.  All-natural, no preservatives, fat free, gluten free & certified Kosher.  Four Flavors: Original, Hot, Thicker Style & Hot Thicker Style.  * Case sizes: Regular - 24/4oz, 12/16oz, 6/Half Gallons & 4/1 Gallons. (24/4oz jars only available in Regular flavor. Hot Thicker Style only available in 12/16oz jars.)

Bone Suckin' MustardBone Suckin' Mustard - 1st Place Winner Great American Barbecue Contest - Kansas City!  Sweet Hot Yum!  It's turning the BBQ world upside down!  So good you'll want to suck the bones and bread. All-natural, no preservatives, fat free, gluten free & certified Kosher.  * Case sizes: 24/4oz, 12/12oz & 4/1 Gallons.

Hiccuppin' Hot SauceHabanero Hot Sauce - 1st Place Winner, Fiery Food Challenge, the most coveted honor in the industry ! Made from Hot Bone Suckin' Sauce and the powder of one of the hottest peppers in the world, the Habanero. Heat & Flavor !  The heat will take your breath away.  All-natural, no preservatives, fat free, gluten free & certified Kosher.  *Case size: 12/5oz

 

Bone Suckin' YakiBone Suckin' Yaki - Our Bone Suckin' version of teriyaki sauce, but richer in flavor and lower in salt.  You'll love the hint of garlic with our perfect blend of Italian balsamic vinegar, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice & Sesame Oil.  All-natural, fat free, gluten free, and no preservatives. *Case size: 12/13.25oz  

Bone Suckin' Seasoning and RubBone Suckin' Sauce Seasoning & Rub- Follow the easy recipe on the side of the jar for the most successful ribs you've ever cooked! Great on Ribs - Pork/Beef , Chicken, Seafood, Venison, Beans, Pasta, Vegetables, Steaks, BBQ & Marinating just about anything.  All-natural, no preservatives, fat free, gluten free & certified Kosher. * Case sizes: 12/6.2 oz, 4/ 26 oz., and 25 lb bulk foodservice.

Bone Suckin' SalsaBone Suckin' Salsa - 1st Place Winner National Salsa Shootout!  Our salsa is fresh & chunky with juicy tomatoes, colorful red, yellow & green bell peppers, red & yellow onions and a hint of garlic. All-natural, no preservatives, fat free, gluten free & certified Kosher.  Two Flavors: Regular & Hot.  * Case size: 12/16oz

The "Slop Mop"The "Slop Mop" - The Only Basting Tool for The Serious Chef !  Fifteen inches between  you and the grill.  Close enough to control the flavor, yet far enough away to save your eyebrows.  Just dip your "Slop Mop" into a jar of Bone Suckin' Sauce or your favorite sauce & baste until you get the desired coating.  * Case size: 12 units in case.  (Comes with a hang tag)

Fire Dancer Jalapeno NutsFire Dancer Jalapeno Nuts - 1st Place Winner, Fiery Food Challenge, the most coveted honor in the industry ! Award Winner - Great Taste Awards - London! Jumbo peanuts packed with flavor in the very first bite, then, without warning, they heat your mouth while the Fire Dancer begins to dance.  Combining heat with great taste is the core of our secret recipe.  All natural, no preservatives, soy free, gluten free & Kosher certified. NEW 40 oz. Foodservice Size! *Case sizes: 12/11oz gift tins, 12/40 oz. foodservice tins,  12/4oz boxes, 30/1.5oz bags. 

Wine Nuts - Healthy Snack!Wine Nuts - Delicious and distinctive National Award Winners.   Uniquely seasoned, extra large, crunchy peanuts, when cooked our special way, create a delightfully rich, roasted flavor finished with the delicious taste of wine, chocolate coffee, cool margarita or Italian Lemoncella. 


Lemoncella is SODIUM FREE ! Margarita Mix Won Best New Snack Food in America! All Wine Nuts are: All natural, no preservatives, soy free, gluten free & Kosher certified.  Five Unique Flavors: Chardonnay, Merlot, Choco~La'te,  Margarita Mix & Lemoncella.   *Case sizes: 12/11oz gift tins, 30/1.5oz bags  ( 30/1.5oz bags offered in following three flavors: Merlot, Choco~Late,  Margarita Mix).

EFO Asian SauceEarth Family Asian Sauce -  Made with organic cane juice, organic extra virgin olive oil, and real Italian balsamic vinegar. A rich, full bodied oriental flavor that will spoil you. (1,000 times better than teriyaki)  All natural, fat free, gluten free, and no preservatives.      * Case sizes: 12/13.25oz 


EFO Organic PeanutsEarth Family Sea Salted Peanuts- 100 % Organic peanuts, peanut oil and sea salt = 95% Organic. An outstanding back-to-basics old fashioned crisp and crunchy organic peanut.  All natural, gluten free, soy free, no preservatives.

* Case sizes: 12/11oz gift tins & 30/1.5oz bags

 

We would like to help you hit your sales goals this year. Repeat sales have been incredible with our products!  We look forward to talking to you. Please call me when you get this so we can get our products, recipes and customers into your store!  919.833.7647 or email us PatFord@BoneSuckin.com

Sandi & Patrick Ford
Fords Gourmet Foods
1109 Agriculture Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
United States of America

Fourth Generation Family Owned and Operated

Ford's Gourmet Foods is a fourth generation, family owned and operated company.  It all started with a family farm and a small produce stand.  We are a company built on love of family, hardwork, health, and quality.