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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2019 n GOURMET NEWS N H 7 2 Protein Bar Designed for Travel Now Available at Sprouts By Angela Bailey, SR Brand Manager, WOLO WanderSnacks™ WOLO WanderSnacks, creator of the Pro- tein WanderBar™, the world's first protein bar designed for the traveler, is proud to an- nounce its partnership with national grocery chain, Sprouts Market. Beginning this fall, WOLO Protein WanderBars will be avail- able on the shelves of all 300-plus Sprouts Markets across the country. "Sprouts is where you go for great-tasting, all-natural, healthy options and we're proud to be featured in their stores," said WOLO WanderSnacks Founder, Amanda Zarabi. "We're excited that WOLO WanderBars will be easily available for travelers everywhere, whether they're heading off around the world or simply around the block." For a full flavor line up and nutritional facts, visit www.wolosnacks.com/collections/ protein-bars. With their unique, three-layer design, Pro- tein WanderBars are made for life on the go. With a crispy, crunchy bottom layer and a velvety nougat layer on top, it ensures no two bites are ever the same. Plus, they're loaded with antioxidants to keep travelers energized and feeling their best on the road. Ingredients like half your daily intake of vi- tamin C and zinc to boost the immune sys- tem, flaxseed to aid digestion, turmeric to improve circulation, coconut oil for its bac- teria-fighting properties and whey, milk and pea protein for increased energy. Unlike most bars, Protein WanderBars are created to be delicious as well. "I think we've proven that protein bars don't have to taste like protein," Zarabi said. "Early on, we found that many people didn't finish the protein bar they were eating, simply because they didn't like the taste. We wanted WanderBars to be different, so we really fo- cused on the flavor." Sprouts will carry four deli- cious options: Cocoa Crunch Frequent Flyer, Mint Chocolate Chip Lost Weekend, Peanut Butter Road Tripper and Lemon Cake Dessert Oasis. "WanderBars are the protein bar you pick up, and never set down," Zarabi added, "because people always eat the whole thing!" In addition to Sprouts locations across the country, WOLO WanderBars are also avail- able online at www.wolosnacks.com and Amazon.com. About WOLO WanderSnacks WOLO WanderSnacks is the first and only brand of snacks made for the savvy traveler. Created to give travelers every- where the things they need most – energy and nutrition in a great tasting protein bar, with high protein, vitamin C and zinc to boost immunity, flaxseed to aid digestion, turmeric to improve blood flow and decrease inflam- mation, plus the bacteria-fight- ing properties of coconut oil. Every Protein WanderBar is also gluten-free, soy-free and Kosher Dairy cer- tified. Look for all four delicious flavors (Cocoa Crunch Frequent Flyer, Mint Chocolate Chip Lost Weekend, Peanut But- ter Road Tripper and Lemon Cake Dessert Oasis) at Sprouts or the full assortment, which includes two additional flavors, Salted Caramel Bon-Bon Voyage and S'- mores Happy Camper, online at www.wolosnacks.com. For more information, visit booth #7821 or go to www.wolosnacks.com. Full Fat Whole Milk Sheep Yogurt from Bellwether Farms Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt is a revelation in flavor and health. The No. 1 ingredient is whole sheep milk. Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt can be enjoyed by many people who are intolerant of cow's milk, and want a yogurt that tastes like cow's milk but doesn't have a soy or goat milk aftertaste. When compared to cow and goat milk yo- gurts, Bellwether Farms sheep yogurt has 70 percent more protein, 70 percent more fat and 50 percent more calcium. The yogurt is available in plain, vanilla, strawberry, blueberry, black- berry and spiced apple. It looks beautiful on the shelf and cus- tomers will love it. B e l l w e t h e r Farms is a family-owned farm and creamery located in western Sonoma County. Since 1990, it has been producing award-winning whole milk dairy products. Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt is the No. 1 growing yogurt in the natural category. Visit Bellwether Farms at booth #4919. For more information, go to www.bellwetherfarms.com. Ariston's 4-Leaf Organic & Infused Balsamic Vinegars The new Ariston line of organic balsamic vinegars is characterized by a perfect balance between sweet and sour. This product is made exclusively with GMO-free and organ- ically farmed grapes, without pesticides in- volved. The entire production process is certified in order to guarantee consumers the compliance with highest organic farming standards, guaranteed by the CCPB certify- ing body. The grape must, cooked over a direct heat in an open vessel, simmers slowly and is concentrated until it is reduced to about one third of its original volume. It is then placed in the attic, in a series of casks of oak wood. Here the balsamic vinegar passes the years acidifying, aging until it has reached a bal- ance that only the alchemy of time can mas- ter, prodded along by the masterful hands of artisans. This balsamic is naturally dark and dense, with a 5 percent acidity content. The bal- samic is sweet with a very light pungency and an extremely thick con- sistency. They have tasting notes of raisins, plum and some smooth- ness from oak barrels. This product pairs well with any fine cheese or fruit, and fin- ishes all dishes includ- ing salads, filet mignon, seafood dishes, grilled vegetables, certain desserts, vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, gelato and many more. It is also great for salad dressings and entertaining guests, and is even delicious in drinks and seltzer water. This item comes in Traditional, Apple, Fig, Pomegranate, Pear & Cinnamon, Blueberry and Black Cherry. Ariston's 4-Leaf & Organic Bal- samic Vinegar comes to you in a beautifully packaged box. Visit Ariston at booth #N1506. For more information, go to www .aristonspecialties.com, email ariston specialties@hotmail.com, call 860.263.8498 or find the company on social media at www.facebook.com/AristonOliveOil and www.instagram.com/aristonspecialties. Paesana: Good for Customers, Good for Business According to the United States Department of Agriculture, sales of organic foods in the U.S. increased from $11 billion in 2004 to $27 billion in 2012. The USDA also reported that the 7.4 percent growth rate in organic food sales during 2012 was more than dou- ble the annual growth rate for all food sales that year. Furthermore, the Organic Trade Association states that the trend is expanding as Americans are continuing to widen their demand for organic foods – with sales of or- ganic products in the U.S. increasing to $35.1 billion in 2013. The consumer appetite for healthier choices is growing considerably and rapidly. However, that doesn't mean today's shop- pers are willing to give up taste. A simple "organic" label is no longer enough to con- vert or retain the loyalty of food buyers and chefs who demand noticeably fresher taste, as well. L&S Packing Company, a family owned business, has introduced its line of premium quality Paesana Organic Pasta Sauces and New Premium Organic Condi- ments to meet that doubled-up demand. "Our premium organic pasta sauces are rich in nutrients and are made with the fresh- est ingredients without additives," said Jacqueline Scaramelli-Massaro, L&S Vice President. "They're also sautéed to perfec- tion just like all our other sauces to capture the finest and fullest flavor." The line is being touted as just as flavorful as the delicious sauces the family's great- grandmother proudly and lovingly made in her kitchen way back in 1902. "Seeking organic brands on store shelves has become a top priority for millions and millions of consumers, particularly moms who are reading nutrition labels more carefully than ever to assure that their fami- lies are eating foods that are good for them," said Scaramelli-Massaro, a mother who knows first- hand that nutritional choices are important, but also that those choices need to provide superior taste. Paesana Premium Organic Pasta Sauces are available in five flavors, including Tomato & Basil, Tuscan Pepper, Marinara, Vodka Sauce and Roasted Garlic. All flavors are made with 100 percent imported Italian tomatoes selected at the height of freshness. Paesana Premium Organic Condiments cur- rently feature Marinated Mushrooms, Porto- bello Mushrooms and Non Pareil Capers. The new lines of sauces and condiments are also organically certified by QAI and are gluten free. As is the case with all products from L&S Packing Company, Pae- sana Premium Organic Pasta Sauces and Condiments have un- dergone highly rigorous quality control processes and have also been taste-tested through every phase of product development. "The depth and breadth of our com- mitment to quality and our dedica- tion to unmatched flavor have defined our family and our company for generations," said L&S President Louis Scaramelli, IV. "We're excited to say that our organic pasta sauces have exceeded our own highly strin- gent criteria and demanding expectations for healthier ingredients combined with incred- ible taste, and we're certain these top quality sauces will be extremely popular with today's continuously growing numbers of health-conscious consumers." For more information, call 631.845.1717 or stop by booth #5445.

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