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DaVinci Gourmet has developed a line called Single Origin Naturals Syrups that allows operators to bring country-specific choice into the flavoring realm. Four options are available: Madagascar Vanilla features vanilla beans from the African nation's fertile fields; Hawaiian Salted Caramel combines caramel made with pure cane sugar and Hawaiian pink sea salt derived from alae (reddish Hawaiian clay); Pacific Northwest Raspberry is made with red, slightly tart raspberries from Oregon and Washington; and Turkish Hazelnut comes from hazelnuts grown along the coast of the Black Sea. 800/640-6779. davincigour- met.com
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SUN TEA
Harris Tea Company, a packer and blender of private-label teas, this summer launched a solar power system on the roof of its plant in Moorestown, N.J. The company says the configuration, which uses more than 2,200 panels, can generate 600,000 kilowatt hours annually. It's the second solar project from Harris (the first came at Harris' Anaheim, Calif., plant in August 2010), and both endeavors aim to offset approximately 60 percent of their respec- tive sites' power needs, saving more than 40,000 barrels of oil. Furthermore, it is projected that the solar initiatives will reduce carbon dioxide emission by more than 450 tons annually. The solar panel systems were designed and constructed by REC Solar, one of the largest U.S. solar electric providers. 856/793-0290. harristea.com
NEW ENGINEER IN TOWN
Grinder and brewer manufacturer Grindmaster-Cecilware named Jose G. Avendano vice president of engineering. Based in Louisville, Ky., Avendano will be responsible for all aspects of engineering for the company. He heads to Grindmaster from Crane Merchandising Systems in St. Louis, where he was director of refrigeration and product reliability. He has 30 years of product development, product testing and project management experience, including 20 years of appliance experience with GE Venezuela and Maytag. He also formerly worked at brewer maker Bunn-O-Matic. 502/425- 4776. grindmaster.com
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