More Than Gourmet Forges Joint Venture with Christian Potier-SA

New ready-to-heat classic French sauces will debut in the U.S. this month, offering the height of culinary convenience.

Akron, Ohio-based More Than Gourmet has completed a joint venture with Christian Potier-SA, producer of authentic, classic French sauces in ready-to-heat and serve portion packs that have been critically acclaimed in Europe. 

 “This JV is consistent with our strategic growth objectives and dedication to authentic culinary products for home consumers” said Brad Sacks, CEO and founder of More Than Gourmet, the exclusive importer to the United States for this full line of sauces.

The initial line of seven finished sauces by Christian Potier-SA, based in Monteux in Southern France, being introduced in the USA include Sauce Hollandaise, Béarnaise, Roquefort, Dijon Mustard Wine Sauce, Mushroom, Lemon Dill, and Red Wine Shallot. More Than Gourmet will present the new products at the upcoming Fancy Food Show in Washington D.C. beginning June 17.

“Our consumer research points to a high demand for what we call 'culinary convenience,'" Bill Finnegan, president of More Than Gourmet, explained. “An authentic, clean label sauce, gluten free, and that can be ready to serve in less than 15 seconds. With the Potier products, we’ve achieved our objective to provide consumers with a terrific sauce that requires virtually no time to prepare”.

More Than Gourmet produces authentic French stock and sauce reductions used in professional kitchens, by home consumers and food manufacturers.