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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2019 n GOURMET NEWS ST 1 2 Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. Expands Packaged Fudge Line By Ed Stockton, President, Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. In a recent trade magazine article, it was stated that retailers were focusing on four key areas: grow revenue, reduce costs, improve customer experiences and improve products and features. With these goals in mind, Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. is expand- ing its highly successful 12-ounce Country Fresh Fudge Sweet Shoppe line to over 100 flavors in order to help retail- ers achieve those goals. The additional fla- vors will allow retailers to offer an excit- ing variety of gourmet fudge only previ- ously found in stores that made their own. Country Fresh Fudge is made with premium ingredients such as cream, AA grade butter, Dutch cocoa, real fruits and Belgian chocolate, without adding expen- sive labor costs. New flavors to be offered include Banana Walnut, Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Pistachio Nut. More flavors will also be added to the ever-popular sugar-free fudge selec- tions which have seen tremendous growth due to their low carbohydrate properties which are very popular in keto diets. For retailers looking to improve their in-house brands, private labeling is also offered without the usual high develop- ment costs. Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. has invested in state-of- the-art printing equipment to meet its high demand for privately labeled, pre- mium fudge. With only being packed eight units per case, and a six- month shelf life, retailers can make a splash with their cus- tomers by offering a unique assortment of flavors at a very minimal cost. Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. also offers pre-made fudge in 6-pound loaves as well as convenient pre-cut 2- ounce pieces, individually wrapped pieces, and fudge mix for those who choose to make their own. Visit Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. at booth #366. For more informa- tion, email info@countryfreshfood.com. Introducing Hammond's Licorice and Sour Bites Hammond's Candies, a Denver, Colorado-based confectioner that has been delighting candy lovers since 1920, has launched a lineup of delicious, Australian-style licorice and sour bites. Licorice fans will love the soft, richly fla- vored Black Licorice and Red Licorice Bites, and those who crave sour candies are sure to enjoy the new Green Apple Sour Bites and Blue Raspberry Sour Bites. "Our new licorice and sour bites gave us an opportunity to enter a catego- ry we're really excited about," said Andrew Schuman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hammond's Candies. "We know our customers have been craving licorice, and our chewy Australian- style bites are satis- fying their sweet tooth. Our mouth- watering, tangy sour bites are already getting rave reviews. Fans can't resist the sweet and sour combination." Hammond's Licorice and Sour Bites are now shipping to retail stores across the country. Each flavor is available in a 7-ounce bag, in a case pack of eight, with a sug- gested retail price of $5.95 each. Place your order for Hammond's Licorice and Sour Bites by calling 800.CANDY.99 (800.226.3999). Visit Hammond's Candies at booth #981. Follow the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hammondscandies and Instagram at @hammondscandies. Hawaiian Host Showcases Mamoru Takitani Founder's Collection Hawaiian Host ® , Inc., a leading brand and producer of chocolate covered macadamias, is showcasing its Mamoru Takitani Founder's Collection™. Paying homage to Mamoru Takitani, Hawaiian Host's founder, the new Founder's Collection gift boxes – milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, honey coated and matcha – are made with hand-selected whole macadamias and covered in premium chocolate. The Mamoru Takitani Founder's Collection captures the premium quality and authenticity of Hawaiian Host products, delivering the same great taste with a new look. "At Hawaiian Host, we're commit- ted to celebrating our rich Hawaiian heritage with products and packaging that delight and inspire," said Helen Liew, Vice President of Marketing at Hawaiian Host, Inc. "The Founder's Collection 8-ounce milk chocolate cov- ered macadamias, made with our secret blend of milk chocolate, is a staple of the Hawaiian Host brand. It's every- one's original favorite, now with a new look. With our new packaging, the Founder's Collection makes the perfect gift." Liew continued, "We are proud to shine the spotlight on our founder, Mr. Takitani, and his dream to create an orig- inal confection unlike anything else, in our new line. A trusted and universally loved gift since 1927, we're confident consumers will love Hawaiian Host's new Founder's Collection." About Hawaiian Host, Inc. Hawaiian Host, Inc., parent company to Hawaiian Host and Mauna Loa ® brands, is a leading manufacturer of premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks. Renowned for providing an authentic chocolate and macadamia nut experi- ence, the iconic Hawaii company has been offering a variety of high-quality, delicious products, from fine confec- tionary gifts to indulgent snacks, for over 90 years. A dry roasting process decades in the making, combined with a commit- ment to premium ingredients, including hand-selected macadamias and a signature chocolate recipe, makes Hawaiian Host, Inc. a leader in the category and a favorite among chocolate and macadamia fans around the globe. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiian Host, Inc. produces more than 40 unique premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks and distrib- utes them to more than 25 countries, with manufacturing facilities in Hawaii and Los Angeles. For more information, visit booth #1323 or go to www.hawaiianhost.com and www.maunaloa.com. Find the com- pany on social media at www.facebook.com/HawaiianHostInc, www.instagram.com/hawaiianhostinc and www.twitter.com/HawaiianHostInc. Southern Recipe Small Batch Adds Oven-Baked Line Southern Recipe Small Batch is proud to offer oven baked rinds, with 33 percent less fat than the brand's original pork rind. Hand-selected and cooked in small batches, the oven baked pork rinds come in three savory flavors. Cilantro Lime Oven Baked Pork Rinds are packed with fresh citrus notes, Blackberry Habanero Oven Baked Pork Rinds offer a fusion of sweet blackberries and spicy habanero chilies, while the Smoked Sea Salt Oven Baked Pork Rinds give the savory and smoky flavor consumers demand today. To deliver your consumers unique flavor profiles, a bold, Keto-friendly crunch, higher pro- tein and lower carbs all in one stellar snacking innovation, con- tact Mark Singleton at msingleton @rudolphfoods.com. Protein Crisps from Shrewd Food Shrewd Food has launched the perfect snack to satisfy the traditional cheeseball lover, with a modern twist boasting out- rageous flavors and amazing nutritionals. Based in Long Island, New York, Shrewd Food has developed its new line of Protein Crisps with the health-conscious snacker in mind. The Shrewd Food line of Protein Crisps caters to those who are critically thinking about their food choices, whether they are keto, celiac or just want to stay on track with their daily macros, by driving the consumer to expect more from a snack. Shrewd Food hits the bet- ter-for-you snacking initiatives by offer- ing a powerful punch of crunch that has 65 percent protein, which is nearly two times the percent of regular protein bars but with the added benefits of being low carbohydrate, low calorie, low sugar and gluten free. The savory Protein Crisps are puffed using the highest percentage of protein isolate and then coated in real cheese and spices. The end result is a snack that resembles the old-time cheeseball snacks, but with 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of sugar. This, along with its intention to create flavors that are top notch quality, are what's making this company stand out in the world of snacks. There are three savory and two sweet fla- vors of Shrewd Food Protein Crisps that have taken the healthy snacking world by storm: Baked Cheddar, Brickoven Pizza, Sriracha Cheddar, Strawberries & Cream and Cookies & Cream. In addition, the line's newest phenomenon, Parmesan Herb Protein Croutons, is changing up salads like never before with 10 grams of protein per serving. Each of the savory flavors ring in at 14 grams of protein per serv- ing while the sweet flavors tout 12 grams and 13 grams of protein per serving, respectively. The family of Protein Crisps is growing to include two new savory flavors: Sour Cream & Onion and Nacho. These are available May 2019. When you try them, you'll realize how "snacking just got a whole lot healthier." For more information, visit booth #313 or go to www.shrewdfood.com.