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1 8 SNACKING NEWS October 2018 Aquakola: Caffeinated with Green Coffee Beans Aquakola is a delicious and refreshing better-for-you functional sparkling bev- erage, caf- feinated from green coffee beans and made with clean ingre- dients. Low in calories- with only five grams of sugar, 42 mil- ligrams of caf- feine, is gluten-free, has no artificial sweeteners or artificial fla- vors, no sodium, and only 25 calories per can. In four flavors — Kola, Blood Or- ange, Pomelo and Cherry — there is one for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Kola, or fruity Cherry, you'll feel refreshed and get a little pick-me-up to get you through the day. A q u a k o l a , caffeinated with green coffee beans, is the perfect bever- age for the h e a l t h - c o n - scious con- sumer looking for a better-for- you beverage with added health benefits. It is one of the first sparkling beverages with functionality in the market. Aquakola 303.514.4799 www.aquakola.com Rudolph Foods Taps Market for Adventurous Consumers In 1955, John Rudolph learned of an un- tapped market for pork rinds. The Ohio en- trepreneur quickly launched his own company producing pork rinds from smoked bacon rinds. Today, the company has seven facilities in the United States and three international ventures. Rudolph Foods has launched into new areas of the snack food industry while maintaining its presence as the nation's leading producer of pork rind snacks. Brands that are under the Rudolph Foods family of names include Southern Recipe, Southern Recipe Small Batch, Pepe's, and Lee's. "We are proud to be a category leader," said Mark Singleton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rudolph Foods. "Having launched and sustained multiple successful pork rind brands, we have not only penetrated the market in a broad way, but we have also used each of our brands to help target the specific and exacting needs of today's diverse pork rind con- sumer. Between Southern Recipe and our millennial and Gen Z-friendly Southern Recipe Small Batch, we have worked dili- gently to ensure our pork rinds are both fa- miliar and accessible to a wide range of palates." The brand's customers include a strong following of both convenience store and traditional retail consumers, according to Singleton. "Our target customers fall along the entire spectrum," he said. "Traditional Southern Recipe pork rinds play well within all retail partners. Meanwhile, Southern Recipe Small Batch's following of trendy, young, keto-friendly shoppers makes it the perfect accompaniment to a snack aisle for folks who are looking for a fresh product to revive snack aisle sales. Now, with Southern Recipe Small Batch multipacks launching this year, retail customers are able to offer our brand to adven- turous consumers who are looking for a bold way to interest (and repeat that interest) in our pork rinds." Rudolph's craft-made take on the tradi- tional pork rind has proven to excite shop- pers as the company continues to make this snack more accessible. The product has 33 percent less fat and less than one gram of carbohydrates. "As a viable Keto- friendly snack that offers bold flavor and unmistakable crunch, consumers seek us out," Singleton said." Furthermore, with national campaigns, such as Pork Rind Appreciation Day, which drives hundreds of millions of feet to store aisles, we have made pork rinds a necessity. During foot- ball season every year, our pork rinds are a topic of conversation and are an integral part in celebrating 'Big Game Day' with Mike Ditka's non-profit, Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund." Southern Recipe Small Batch's broad and quick expansion nation- ally speaks to the selective con- sumer, those who are currently driving food trends. Because such shoppers are keenly focused on the statement their food is making, they are constantly searching for brands that speak to their values. The authentic recipe for Southern Recipe Small Batch pork rinds attains the texture and genuine small batch flavor consumers crave, with a frac- tion of the guilt. By coating each rind in heart-healthy sunflower oil and dusting it with bold spices and flavor blends, every bag of pork rinds offers a snack with the taste of indulgence and eight grams of protein. "Rudolph Foods' commitment to excel- lence has been passed down from gener- ation to generation," Singleton added. For more information, visit Rudolph Foods at www.rudolphfoods.com. DeBrand Caramel Pecan Patties Although shaped like a turtle, these Caramel Pecan Patties will move quickly off your shelf! These coveted gourmet chocolates are filled with made-from- scratch, soft, nearly liquid caramel and roasted pecan halves. They are available in adorable individual boxes or in striking six-piece gift boxes, with clear lids to re- veal the beautiful chocolate within. Available in milk and dark chocolate. If you prefer a thicker, chewier caramel over a soft caramel, check out the Caramel Collection. Rich, chewy caramel squares with a touch of sea salt are avail- able in Milk Chocolate with Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt, Buttery Caramels with Sea Salt, and Milk Chocolate Pecan Caramels with Sea Salt. Regardless of the specific variation, caramel lovers will fall in love like never be- fore and come to a whole new level of chocolate apprecia- tion. DeBrand Fine Chocolates ... From impressive chocolate gifts to impulse items! DeBrand Fine Chocolates 260.969.8331 www.debrand.com Go Raw Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds Go Raw™ Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds are Go Raw's number-one selling product and are now of- fered in a new, more compelling, c o n s u m e r - p r e - ferred package de- sign. These organic sprouted super seeds will give your customers the raw energy and plant- based protein they're looking for to fuel their busy day. Go Raw seeds are unique in that they are soaked, sprouted, and then dried — never baked or fried — to preserve their nutritional benefits. They make a tasty topper for salads and soups, add crunch to sand- wiches, and are great eaten right out of the bag. Since they are allergen-free, these nutrient-dense seeds are a great al- ternative to nuts — perfect for school snacks. As with all Go Raw products, they are organic, non- GMO, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut- free, soy-free, and kosher. Go Raw also offers other seeds — Sprouted Sunflower, Sprouted Watermelon, and Sprouted Spicy Fiesta Seeds — along with other plant- based, sprouted snack foods. Distrib- uted by UNFI and KeHE. Go Raw Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds 408.272.4722 www.goraw.com Bubba's Offers Paleo Snacks in Single Serve Packets Bubba's Fine Foods new release of single serve packets hold a snack that will appeal to paleo eaters be- cause they're gluten- free, grain-free and free of refined sugars. Bubba's Fine Foods is all about delivering simple real-food ingre- dients with an addictive crunch and taste. Bubba's single serve packets satisfy the pickiest eaters, provide balanced energy and manage portion sizes. The packets in- clude three of Bubba's best-selling prod- ucts within each product line: Savory Original Snack Mix: a twist on the classic snack mix with pecans, cashews and dried green bananas with a buttery blend of olive oil and spice; Blazing Buffalo 'Nana Chips: crunchy low-sugar banana chips flavored with real buffalo wing spices; and Bourbon Vanilla UnGranola: non-GMO coconut flakes, cashews, and sliced almonds, a kick of Bourbon vanilla and a subtle touch of honey. Bubba's Fine Foods snacks are proudly made in America in the heart of Loveland, Col- orado, and are paleo, grain-free, gluten- free, soy free, dairy free, non-GMO and free of refined sugars and artificial flavor- ings. They're available for purchase at www.bubbasfoods.com, Amazon, Natural Grocers, Sprouts, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, King Soopers and more national retailers at a retail price of $1.99 each. Bubba's Fine Foods 970.366.4567 www.bubbasfoods.com

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