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Restaurant Daily News 6 7 Sunday, May 19, 2019 Hoffmaster Group, Inc. and Aardvark Team Up Aardvark ® paper straws is the world's leading brand of paper straws made in the USA. Not only are Aardvark paper straws earth and marine friendly, natural- ly degradable, FDA/EU compliant and compostable, they are also noticeably longer lasting than other paper straws in the market. Hoffmaster ® , an industry leader in premium disposable tableware, knew Aardvark was a company worth investing in. Andy Romjue, President of Hoffmaster's Foodservice Division, said, "This is an important acquisition for Hoffmaster as Aardvark straws are a nat- ural extension of our premium portfolio and complement our line of environmen- tally responsible products." Soon after the acquisition of Aardvark by Hoffmaster Group, Inc., the plans to open a new, larger manufactur- ing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, began. This new state-of-the-art facility, that opened its doors to manufacturing in February 2019, will help to increase pro- duction and better support the demand for current and new Aardvark customers. Bans on plastic straws continue to grow along our nation's waterways. Notable foodservice operator brands have also announced they will begin to eliminate plastic straws from their establish- ments. Hoffmaster Group Inc's investment in the infrastruc- ture, assets and employees at Aardvark are all in anticipation to meet the current customer's demands as well as the fore- casted growth of paper straws. When you already have the top of the line paper straw, what do you do next? Innovate. Aardvark and Hoffmaster are continually looking at new ways to meet the needs of their ever-changing customers. Aardvark's line of paper drinking and cocktail straws have expanded in lengths and diameters to meet the requirements of all types of drinks, including shakes, smoothies, cof- fee and boba teas. Coffee stir sticks, collated pack of boba tea straws and bar stirrers are also new additions to the Aardvark line in 2019. The invention of the one of a kind Eco-Flex™ paper straw allows the straw to bend, providing a solution in the health- care industry and in-patient care. Hoffmaster and Aardvark are committed to providing a high-quality alternative to plastic and plant-based (PLA) alternatives, with a focus on reducing waste and saving precious marine life. For more information, visit booth #2788, go to www.hoffmaster.com, email marketing@hoffmaster.com or call 800.327.9774. Mia Dolci Crispy Shortbread Cookies PARTNERS ® , A Tasteful Choice Company, has introduced Mia Dolci Crispy Shortbread Cookies — a lighter and crispier indulgence than traditional shortbread. They're available in Chocolate Swirl, Lightly Lemon, Cinnamon Spice and seasonal Pumpkin Spice. They have no artificial sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup, no hydrogenat- ed oils, and no artificial flavors or preser- vatives. They're made with real, honest ingredients like fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and real butter. They're also low in sugar, with just 7 grams per four-to-five cookie serving. For more information, call 800.632.7477 or go to www.partnerscrackers.com. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee is the first of its kind, providing a salty caramelized flavor to the sweet sim- plicity of honey. A paleo-friendly blend, this spread can be used to pro- vide an unexpected and exciting taste to many dishes. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee is made by blend- ing nutty and aromatic brown butter from grass fed cows with clover blos- som honey – all sourced and made in the Pacific Northwest. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee has a slightly sweet and salty caramel-like flavor, and a smooth and creamy texture. Use as a spread on toast, bagels, pancakes and waffles; as topping on popcorn or for roasting vegetables, nuts and meats. GloryBee Brown Butter Honey Ghee became an instant sensation at the Winter Fancy Food Show and was voted the top ghee present due to its taste and versatility. For more information, call 800.456.7923 or go to www.glorybee.com.