AUI Fine Foods is a gourmet food industry leader, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Since 1968, we’ve grown to offer more than 2000 premium products from around the globe, specializing in sweet and savory ingredients for pastry and bakery. We proudly serve hotels and restaurants to casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers, all benefiting from our innovative products and solutions. We are committed to not only providing unparalleled products but also offering industry-leading education to help our clients stay at the forefront of culinary innovation. | As a revered distributor of gourmet products, AUI Fine Foods is dedicated to enhancing the creations of culinary professionals nationwide. Our curated selection boasts the finest ingredients, sourced from the best manufacturers and crafted for chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who demand the highest level of quality and taste. AUI Fine Foods was founded on a passion for excellence and a vision to invigorate kitchens with premium ingredients and inventive products. We believe that the foundation of exquisite dining experiences is built on the quality of the ingredients used. This belief propels us to provide our customer- which ranges from high-end restaurants, luxury hotels and boutique confectioners to artisan bakeries and in-store bakeries, C-stores and manufacturers – with an array of refined choices. Our product range extends BEYOND our celebrated chocolates. We provide an array of versatile tart shells, perfect for chefs to create signature pastries with ease and consistency, an assortment of creative decorations, designed to bring a touch of elegance and flair to any dessert offering, as well as many other specialty and convenience products designed to elevate any menu. Positioned at the forefront of culinary innovation, AUI Fine Foods stays ahead of industry trends by continuously sourcing the new and the next in gourmet fare. Venturing into the savory spectrum, AUI Fine Foods also offers an exciting gourmet savory line of products. This new line is defined by bold flavors, convenience and superior ingredients. These products cater to the chefs looking for the next culinary innovation, offering them an easy solution to their next savory masterpiece. Our commitment to the customer is unmatched. Every day, we strive to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our customers, offering personalized service that ensures their requirements are not just met, but exceeded. Our knowledgeable team is always on hand to provide expert advice, recipe inspiration, and support at every step. Crafted for excellence and driven by passion, AUI Fine Foods is more than just a distributor. We are a trusted partner to culinary professionals, a resource for those seeking the finest ingredients, and a beacon for those who share our enthusiasm for the art of food. When you choose AUI Fine Foods, you’re choosing a symphony of taste, a commitment to quality, and an unwavering standard of service.
Aryaa Organic
Aryaa Organic is bringing 5,000 years of culinary wisdom to the future of food.Minority- and women-owned, Aryaa revives ancient global recipes and premium ingredients, reimagined for modern restaurant innovation. Inspired by India’s rich culinary heritage, we elevate time-tested foods that have nourished civilizations for millennia, now adapted for today’s plant-forward, clean-label, experience-driven menus.At NRA, we are showcasing:Khichdi — The Original Indian Risotto (5,000 Years Old).An organic sacred Indian comfort dish crafted from organic basmati rice, lentils, and functional spices. Naturally creamy, protein-rich, high in fiber, gluten-free, and plant-forward, Khichdi adapts seamlessly into fast-casual bowls, healthcare dining, university programs, hospitality concepts, and elevated “modern Indian risotto” presentations.Now proudly served at Sheraton Grand Chicago – Shula’s Steakhouse, and expanding as a featured vegetarian/vegan room service and banquet offering at the Grand.Paan — A Cultural Experience Reimagined.A bold, refreshing, sweet-spiced tradition served after meals across India. Our paan is NON-GMO, with no artificial flavors or colorings. It can be enjoyed as a flavorful bite or brewed as an edible tea, offering chefs and beverage programs a distinctive digestif, mocktail infusion, or experiential hospitality element.We are also featuring chef-ready culinary staples:• A2 Grass-Fed Ghee – Traditionally crafted clarified butter from grass-fed cows, prized for its rich flavor, high smoke point, and versatility across savory and sweet applications. Chef approved.• Turmeric (Non-GMO, High Curcumin) – Vibrant color, bold flavor, and functional appeal for sauces, beverages, marinades, and wellness-forward menus.• Cardamom Seeds (Non-GMO) – Premium aromatic spice elevating desserts, beverages, sauces, and global flavor profiles.Why Aryaa stands apart:• 5,000-year-old authentic culinary roots• Organic, non-GMO, gluten-free offerings• Plant-forward and globally inspired• Minority- and women-owned business• Designed for menu innovation and cultural storytelling• Crafted with intentional sourcing and traditional preparation methods that honor ancient culinary principlesAvailable for foodservice distribution, hospitality groups, private label, and bulk purchasing. Designed for operational efficiency, consistent preparation, and strong menu margins.Visit Aryaa at NRA and explore how ancient flavor can shape modern menus.
Amafruits
Premium supplier of Superfruits from the Amazon Rainforest including pure fruit pulps, purees, smoothie packs and ready-to-serve blends and sorbets. Amafruits is family owned and operated since 2009. Our passion is sourcing and providing the best tasting super-nutritious fruits of the Amazon Rainforest harvested sustainably; including Acai, Acerola, Graviola (soursop), Pink Guava, Passion Fruit, Dragon Fruit and more.
Aloha Shoyu Company, Ltd.
In 1946, a small shoyu (soy sauce) manufacturing plant was established in Kalihi, Hawaii by five local Japanese families amidst post World War II. Aloha Shoyu™ Company has survived through competition to become one of today’s market leaders in Soy Sauce sales in Hawaii. Aloha Shoyu continues to expand its line of quality products which now includes Lower Salt Soy Sauce, Aloha Gold Soy Sauce, Gluten-Free Soy Sauce, White Distilled Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Sushi No Tomo Vinegar, Barbecue Sauce, Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce, Somen Tsuyu Noodle Sauce, and Teriyaki Glaze and Marinades. Tradition, local roots, and flavor make Aloha Shoyu products a favorite among Hawaiian islanders and visitors alike, so serve up your next favorite dish with a little Aloha. The name Aloha Shoyu was conceived to reflect our deeply rooted island heritage melded with our Japanese origin and to portray the company’s core values. The word Shoyu originates from Japan and is a term widely accepted in Hawaii which refers to Soy Sauce. Aloha, a term widely used as a greeting, also signifies important values in the Hawaiian culture, which includes kindness, unity, humility and perseverance. Over the years our line has grown from only soy sauces, to include a variety of sauces, marinades, and vinegars to meet the changing and expanding needs of the consumer. It is with this attention to detail and dedication to our customers that Aloha Shoyu has captured over 65 percent of the market share in Hawaii. In 2018, Aloha Shoyu acquired Malolo Beverages and Supplies from the Young families who were looking to enjoy retirement. Malolo was well known for their iconic line of shave ice and beverage syrups, but their business also expanded into a full-service restaurant supply company. Aloha Shoyu saw an opportunity to acquire a company that had been a staple in Hawaii since 1927. The synergies between the two companies made an ideal match. Much of Aloha Shoyu’s consumer base were also loyal customers of Malolo and Aloha Shoyu already possessed the infrastructure and expertise in production to enhance and keep the syrup brand alive in Hawaii. From this acquisition along with Aloha Shoyu’s existing bottling division, Aloha Packaging and Supplies was born. Although transitioning to a new venture is always trying and difficult, Aloha Packaging and Supplies has been able to capture a significant market in the restaurant supplies sector in Hawaii. Over the past six years, Aloha Packaging and Supplies went from servicing primarily Oahu customers to being able to service customers nationally.
AIYA MATCHA
Family owned and operated since 1888, Aiya Matcha is the largest producer of premium Japanese Matcha green tea. Based in Nishio, Japan, Aiya oversees all phases of the Matcha production process from seed to bowl. With a spotless product recall record of over 130 years, Aiya is committed to providing high-quality organic and conventional Matcha to the world. All of Aiya’s pure Matcha products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, and Kosher certified. Taste the difference at booth 2623! | Family owned and operated since 1888, Aiya Matcha is the largest producer of premium Japanese Matcha green tea. Based in Nishio, Japan, Aiya oversees all phases of the Matcha production process, from seed to bowl. Aiya is committed to providing high-quality organic and conventional Matcha to the world. All of Aiya’s pure Matcha products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, and Kosher certified. Taste the difference at booth #790! | Family owned and operated since 1888, Aiya Matcha is the largest producer of premium Japanese Matcha green tea. Based in Nishio, Japan, Aiya oversees all phases of the Matcha production process from seed to bowl. With a spotless product recall record of over 130 years, Aiya is committed to providing high-quality organic and conventional Matcha to the world. All of Aiya’s pure Matcha products are Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, and Kosher certified. Taste the difference at booth 1324!
Ahara Rasa
Ahara Rasa is a grass-fed ghee company handcrafted in the PNW. We use time-honored methods and pure ingredients, always made the traditional way over an open flame. Every flavor is crafted with care and brings warmth and depth to your kitchen. Sustainability is woven into everything we do. Our Ghee production process is completely plastic free, and we are dedicated to limiting waste in our process. Each choice we make is with care for our community, our customers, and the planet we share.Weâre a small scaling producer focused on creativity, quality, and thoughtful sourcing. Our ghee is strictly made in small batches 0% plastic in production and made by the same two people every time. We enjoy engaging directly with our community, offering samples, and sharing how ghee fits into everyday cooking.
AGT Foods
AGT Foods is one of the largest suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods and food ingredients in the world. We buy lentils, peas, beans and chickpeas from farmers around our 40+ facilities located in the best pulse growing regions in Canada, the United States, Turkey, Australia, China and South Africa and ship our products to over 120 countries around the globe. Learn more about AGT Foods at www.agtfoods.com. Want to get the best prices for your pulses, specialty crops and cereals? Sign up for AGT4Producers today at www.agt4producers.com to learn more. | AGT Foods is a global leader in value-added processing of pulses, staple foods and ingredients and a leading exporter of quality food products. AGT Foods was founded on the principle ‘From Producer to the World’, buying pulses, grains and specialty crops from farmers around its facilities in Canada, Turkey, the U.S., Australia and South Africa and processing and exporting its non-GMO, gluten-free and non-allergenic pulses, milled durum wheat products, oilseeds and more to over 120 countries around the world. AGT Foods produces nutritious, non-GMO, gluten-free and non-allergenic pulse ingredient products in our flagship ingredient production facility in Minot, North Dakota, USA, which features capabilities for deflavouring, extrusion and pregelled flours. Our diverse portfolio of products includes Veggimeal plant-based meal kits, Veggipasta™ 100% Pea Pasta and Veggicrumb™ 100% Pea Crumb, single-ingredient innovations designed to replicate the kid-friendly taste and texture of traditional wheat-based products, with all the health benefits of plant-based ingredients. The Veggi line is non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free—not to mention delicious! AGT Foods’ retail production facility in Saint-Léonard, Quebec features processing, canning and packaging on a full line of canned and dry-pack products, bringing the tastes of the world to your kitchen. Our North American retail business offers a range of over 1,400 products, including more than 75 varieties of dry pulses and cereals, over 40 varieties of canned pulses, 20 varieties of rice and a full line of traditional and alternative pasta products. | AGT Foods is a leading manufacturer of plant-based ingredients for premium markets and food companies around the world. From our facilities in North Dakota and Saskatchewan, we produce nutritious, non-GMO, gluten-free and non-allergenic ingredient products, including pulse flours, proteins, fibres, V-6000™, deflavoured flours and crumb, as well as extruded products such as texturized pulse protein (TPP) and gluten-free pasta. We provide quality solutions for the global food marketplace.
ADEKA Corporation
With over 100 years of history, ADEKA Corporation has built deep expertise in oils and fats and is a leading company in Japan’s processed oils and fats industry.Based on this technological foundation, ADEKA develops functional food ingredients for professional foodservice, focusing on flavor control, texture design, and stable back-of-house performance.As matcha continues to grow as a global food and beverage trend, ADEKA has focused on how whipped cream can best support and elevate matcha-based drinks and desserts.Through extensive formulation development, we designed a cream that enhances matcha’s balance, bitterness, and aroma without overpowering its delicate character.In this process, a plant-based formulation was selected as the optimal solution, enabling cleaner flavor expression, smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture, excellent shape retention, and consistent performance during service.The result is a whipped cream with high workability, ideal for efficient topping and finishing in high-volume kitchen operations.As a Japanese manufacturer from one of the world’s leading matcha-producing origins, ADEKA brings a deep understanding of matcha quality and application.Our matcha-optimized cream helps increase product value in beverages and desserts while also supporting labor-saving, reliable back-of-house operations, addressing both quality and operational challenges in modern foodservice.
Actual Veggies
In 2020, Actual Veggies co-founder Jason quit eating meat for health reasons. Alongside co-founder Hailey, he set out to create a better alternative, chef-crafted, restaurant-quality veggie burgers made only with real, colorful vegetables. That mission helped Actual Veggies become the category leader in the veggie burger set. We now offer allergen free veggie burgers, falafels, fries, and tots to Foodservice and Retail businesses across the US!
Acai Roots
Founded in San Diego, CA in 2005, Acai Roots has a mission to share the love of acai with the world while helping people maintain a healthy lifestyle. Because our mission is your health, we add absolutely no fillers or juices to our products keeping the acai berry at its most natural form. Because of this, our products are some of the most natural acai products on the market containing 30% more berries than our competitors. We understand that it’s easy for companies to claim they care about sustainability and social equality, but at Acai Roots, it’s at the heart of everything we do. Our triple bottom line philosophy is rooted in our passion to protect the Amazon and the people who live there. Over the past few years, acai has become increasingly popular due to its high source of antioxidants and other nutritional benefits. In addition to our creamy organic and dairy free ready to eat sorbets, we offer plant-based superfood bars, (the first ever) acai kombucha, superfood toppings, shelf stable juices, and blendable pouches. | Founded in San Diego, CA in 2005, Acai Roots is dedicated to sharing the love of acai with the world while promoting a healthy lifestyle. We pride ourselves on offering the most natural acai products, free from fillers or juices, ensuring the acai berry remains in its purest form. Our products contain 30% more acai berries than our competitors, making them some of the most nutrient-rich on the market. Sustainability and social equality are at the heart of our mission, with a strong commitment to protecting the Amazon and supporting the communities that call it home. As acai grows in popularity for its antioxidant and nutritional benefits, we offer a variety of products, including creamy organic, dairy-free sorbet, custom formulations, and private label options. Acai Roots serves retail, foodservice, and private label sectors, driven by a passion for health, sustainability, and social responsibility.