pickles as products that can be used dynamically throughout the meal, as ingredients in soups, salads, hors d’oeuvres, sides and cocktails. Sure, they are great as a healthy snack, but there is a very wide range of usages to enjoy. As the business has grown, Field has been careful to maintain the standards of quality, freshness and innovation that set Rick’s Picks apart in the beginning. Rick’s Picks are sourced with local produce in season, and many of the Company’s relationships with farmers date back nine years. Most SKUs are FDA-rated low sodium. The entire line is glutenfree, fat free, and cholesterol-free. Non-GMO verification is in process. They are shelf stable and have a two-year shelf life. four-year old daughters have been known to down an entire jar in a sitting. And for adults, a shot of this brine and a shot of whiskey make a perfect Pickleback. Hotties Many spicy pickles burn the mouth with unsubtle heat. Hotties on the other hand have a sneaky heat profile, which rises up and then eases down in a very satisfying manner. Field brings the heat with all natural sriracha and dried habanero powder. Hotties take grilled cheeses to the next level and add punch to cheese plates. K.O. Pickles New to market in 2014, Rick’s Picks is introducing K.O. Pickles, the Company’s first-ever Kosher organic product. “Consumer demand for organics grows every year and we’ve wanted to reach the Kosher market for some time now, so we are thrilled to be able to do both with K.O. Pickles,” notes Field. These aromatic spears are USDA organic and certified Kosher by the O.U. accented by tangy lemon juice and fresh rosemary. A signature hors d’oeuvre is the Phat Beet Happy Appy: just spread goat cheese on a cracker or a crostini, layer on a slice of Phat Beets, and crown your creation with blueberries. Retailers love this recipe for putting more items in their customer’s baskets and shoppers appreciate the easy to make and festive addition to their party platters. Top-Selling Cucumber Pickles Classic Sours The top-seller nationwide, Classic Sours bring the familiar pucker of barrel-style deli pickles to the home. They are a great snacking pickle and no sandwich is complete without one. The brine makes for a terrific dirty martini, which Field calls a Pickletini. The Phat Beet Happy Appy is a win-win for retailers and customers. Game-Changing Vegetable Pickles Mean Beans The number two seller in the line nationally, Mean Beans are an absolute must for every Bloody Mary. The cayenne kick of the brine makes it useful to add to Bloodies, or to “repickle” sliced carrots when you’ve finished the beans. The beans roll up easily with salami for a quick and tasty hors d’oeuvre. Phat Beets These aromatic pickled beets have been a core part of the line from the very beginning. A 2007 SoFI™ Award Winner for Outstanding Appetizer, Phat Beets have a delicate and nuanced flavor profile Smokra Smokra is widely regarded as the most innovative product in the Rick’s Picks line. Smoked paprika is the leading ingredient in a complex spice blend that infuses the brine with a tangy, piquant flavor profile. Smokra has twice been a SoFI™ Award Finalist, and was a Winner in the Pickle Category at the 2014 Good Food Awards. Smokra Deviled Eggs are a snazzy party-starter, and Smokra Rollups with prosciutto are a chewy, zesty delight. The Pickletini, a great cocktail all year long. The People’s Pickle The People’s Pickle is a great “intro” pickle to the line. It is a mild garlic dill pickle, crunchy and great with burgers. Field’s twin Smokra Rollups—dynamic layers of flavor.. If you would like more information about Rick’s Picks, please contact your KeHE sales representative or visit rickspicks.com.