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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 2 8 company committed to crafting superior organic ketchups, barbecue sauces, cock- tail sauce and taco sauces. Last year, we became a Certified B Corp ® . Our mission is to be better and inspire fun. We do that by making better products, taking better care of our flock and being better neighbors. We just happen to make great condiments. Beyond that, Red Duck Foods believes that we can have an impact – big or small. We do this by bringing excitement and joy to the simplest of meals with condiments made of organic, thoughtful and trusted in- gredients. GN: What's been one of the best parts of be- coming a Certified B Corp? SO: Hands down, it's been becoming a part of the B Corp Community. The B Corp Com- munity is so supportive, engaging and cre- ative! It's really great to have access to other like-minded companies so we can share ideas on how to use our business to create a positive impact in the world. These busi- nesses are also made up of genuinely great people, from the founders to the employees, who approach every day with a sense of pur- pose. GN: What are some ways you live and breathe being a B Corp every day? SO: We laugh and find joy in the everyday. It sounds trivial, but it's a big part of who we are. It's super important to us to take care of our workforce. Our team is our greatest asset and if our people aren't feeling fulfilled, in- spired and happy, it directly impacts out abil- ity to make positive change beyond our own organization. GN: What do you see as the future of Certi- fied B Corps? SO: I think we're really starting to see some great momentum from the business standpoint. Tons of mission-driven companies are making the commitment to get certified, incorporate more transparency into their operations and create a positive impact. The next big hurdle will be to improve the communication and ed- ucation to the consumer and end-users. We're starting to see this in select groups, basically the 'early adopters' of B Corporations, but it feels like the majority of consumers still aren't very familiar with the movement. My hope is for the B Corp logo to be as widely recognized as the USDA Organic seal or other similar cer- tifications in the next five years. Visit Red Duck Foods at booth #N736. Red Duck Foods (Cont'd. from p. 1) So the best ones are put in every WanderBar to help keep you feeling your best on the road. Half the daily intake of vitamin C to strengthen your body's natural defenses, zinc to boost immunity, flaxseed to aid digestion, turmeric to stimulate blood flow and de- crease inflammation, plus the bacteria-fight- ing and anti-fungal properties of natural coconut oil. Traveling might take you out of your rou- tine, but fiber-rich WanderBars will help keep your digestion regular and comfortable with 11 grams of fiber in each bar. WanderBars contain 15 grams of energy- producing, long-lasting protein. The propri- etary blend of whey, milk and pea protein is specially designed to be absorbed slowly over time, giving your body a more balanced and sustained source of energy. WanderBars aren't just the best because of the ingredients used, but also the ingredients that aren't used. Every bar is gluten- and soy- free, so they not only appeal to more travel- ers but also reduce bloating as well. WanderBars are made for the ups and downs of travel. The three-layer format helps keep them together when the going gets rough, so you're always guaranteed to enjoy the same great WanderBar no matter where you go. WOLO currently offers six flavor des- tinations which you can find in retail stores throughout the county, such as Sprouts, Gelsons, Tops and Ingles, to name a few. Flavors include Cocoa Crunch Frequent Flyer, Mint Chocolate Chip Lost Weekend, Peanut Butter Road Tripper, Lemon Cake Dessert Oasis, S'- mores Happy Camper and Salted Caramel Bon-Bon Voyage. WOLO Protein WanderBars are dedicated to helping travelers reach their destination with the best tasting all-natural, protein packed travel bar the world has ever seen. Low in sugar, high in protein, and always soy- and gluten-free. Nothing unites the world more than food and travel. The company hopes before you set off on your next journey, you bring a WOLO Protein WanderBar, The Best Travel Bar, By Far, with you. For more information, visit booth #7821 or go to www.wolosnacks.com. WOLO WanderSnacks (Cont'd. from p. 1) in their food, more conscious of the brands they are supporting and of the people behind those brands, as well as more social (and hungrier for real social opportunities). Southern Recipe Small Batch caters specifically to three primary consumers who align themselves with major "food tribes," including Millennial and Gen X women buy- ing for self and their families, traditional male shoppers and "diet"-centric consumers. To best serve its "food tribes," Southern Recipe Small Batch is a brand that considers who it is talking to, how it is communicating to them and what they're most concerned with. The company knows its brands and products must come from a place of authen- ticity to truly resonate. The penetration of pork rinds in grocery, c-store and restaurant categories nationally speaks to the selective consumer, those cur- rently driving food trends. With an authentic recipe, brands can capture the attention of consumers, delivering something they truly crave. Southern Recipe Small Batch's recipe has continuously satisfied the need for a clean label, but also consumers' appetite for a snack with bold and unique flavors. No MSG, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sodium diacetate nor major allergens. Say "yes" to a clean product your shoppers are demanding. Southern Recipe Small Batch's experience in the category has shown the company that consumers have truly adapted the mindset, "I am what I eat." Food has become a natural way for America to showcase its individual- ity and bring personality to every eating oc- casion. As Millennial and aspirational consumers educate themselves further about the food in- dustry, "dietary villains" seem to become more apparent. In order to support a "clean" label while also demonstrating the snack cat- egory still has a sense of adventure, bold and robust flavors have surfaced to replace the need for artificial fillers. Coming to the fore- front is a surprising player: pork rinds. To deliver your consumers unique flavor profiles, a bold keto-friendly crunch, higher protein and lower carbs all in one stellar snacking innovation, contact Mark Singleton at msingleton@rudolphfoods.com. For more information, visit booth #5774. Food Tribes (Cont'd. from p. 1) blends and sweetener systems. Suzanne's Specialties Organic Honey has been verified by the Non-GMO Project. Suzanne's Specialties offers an In- fantSafe ® version of all of its rice syrups. This unique product contains less than 10 ppb for arsenic and lead, meeting the FDA standard for drinking water. It is available in all DE levels. It packs its industrial products in pails, drums, totes and tank wagons. All products are available in organic with most having a conventional version as well. Suzanne's promises that all of its products are made with only the highest quality organic and all- natural ingredients. Each one is sure to give your formulas and applications "Sweetness the Way Mother Nature Intended™." Suzanne's Specialties also provides an ex- tensive line of retail products. These include its best-selling Ricemellow Crème, rice syrup based fruit spreads, flavored rice syrups and traditional offerings such as organic molasses, organic agave syrup, organic honey, organic rice syrup and organic barley malt syrup. Pack sizes on its retail line range from jars to gallons to tubs to pails. It can service the needs of a household, restaurant, small bakery or in- stitution. Visit www.suzannes-specialties.com for more information on these products or to shop in its easy to use online store. With distribution facilities on both the East and West coasts and a diverse product line, Suzanne's Specialties has the ability to service your company's specific needs. For more information, stop by booth #951 or visit www.suzannes-specialties.com. Suzanne's Specialties (Cont'd. from p. 1) shoppers is packaging; that is why Nature's Bakery decided to design a new look to make it easier to connect with consumers searching for wholesome, better-for-you snack bar options the whole family will enjoy. The original Nature's Bakery packaging helped many consumers discover its deli- cious fig bars they've come to know and love. With the new look, it will be even eas- ier for them to spot their favorite Nature's Bakery snack bar on the shelf. Vibrant new cartons feature appetizing images of the bars and the better-for-you claims that consumers care most about – including no high fructose corn syrup, plant-based and Non-GMO Proj- ect Verified. Most importantly, the new look helps Na- ture's Bakery better tell its story. It is a fam- ily-owned bakery that exists to nourish fam- ilies with soft-baked snacks made with whole grains and real fruit to fuel their active and busy lives. Now with a modern, fun and friendly look, Nature's Bakery can better communicate what it calls its wholesome win-win – that its bars are equal parts nutri- tious and delicious. This March, consumers will start to see the new Nature's Bakery look in stores. While the packaging will be different, the com- pany's better-for-you soft-baked snacks will not change – its bars are still made with the same delicious recipe using simple and rec- ognizable ingredients for a yummy snack bar that tastes as good as it makes you feel. For more information, visit Hall A, booth #483 or go to www.naturesbakery.com. Nature's Bakery (Cont'd. from p. 1) The year 2018 has seen GROM take its re- tail product selection to over 100 SKUs, and has received spectacular support from cus- tomers and distributors. It offers a brand new line of products ranging from Super Fine Al- mond Flour, to Hemp Protein, to White Pop- corn and everything in between. Great River Organic Milling has its or- ganic certified products which it is best known for, along with a line of certified gluten free products and a natural line of products. Now, everyone can enjoy having GROM's quality products in their pantry. The company's selection of organic, gluten free and natural oat products are tested rigorously to ensure they are safe and free from glyphosate. It understands the re- sponsibility it has to help the consumer pro- tect their food supply. Great River Organic Milling continues to service the baking and cereal world with or- ganic non-GMO stone ground flours and blends with the motto, "Nothing added, Nothing removed" being at the heart of its quality ethics. If you want to bake great, call on Great River! Great River Organic Milling would like to thank its partners, suppliers and friends for the success in 2018, and it is excited to see what 2019 brings. Visit Great River Organic Milling at booth #2441. 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