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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2019 n GOURMET NEWS ST 2 8 Lakeview Farms Buys Tribe Mediterranean Foods Lakeview Farms has announced its acquisition of Tribe Mediterranean Foods. Based in Taunton, Massachusetts, Tribe Mediterranean manufactures preservative-free pre- pared hummus products. Tribe hummus is plant-based, kosher-certified, vegan- friendly, and contains no GMO ingredi- ents, no artificial preservatives, no cho- lesterol, no hydrogenated oils or high- fructose corn syrup. Tribe employs approximately 85 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. The company has a strong heritage of producing high-quality hummus in innovative flavors. Tribe's traditional savory products are complemented by its recent launch of a new sweet hum- mus platform. Lakeview Farms is a leading mar- keter and manufacturer of refrigerated desserts, dips, seafood salads and spreads primarily sold on the fast-grow- ing perimeter of retail outlets including dairy, deli and seafood departments across the United States. Its brands include Luisa's, Salads of the Sea, Sea Gold, Senor Rico and others. The addition of Tribe to the Lakeview family of brands allows Lakeview to further pen- etrate the perimeter of the store by entering the $800 million hummus category with an estab- lished national brand. The combined portfolio will allow the business to offer a broader range of products and a higher level of service to its customers. "We are excited to welcome Tribe and its employees to our Lakeview Farms organization," said Tom Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Lakeview Farms. "Tribe brings an impressive product portfolio, deep talent and industry expertise, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and a strong plan for growth. We look for- ward to continuing to build our business through innovation, world-class manufactur- ing and distribution." "Lakeview is com- mitted to supporting the next phase of Tribe's growth strategy, pre- senting an array of syn- ergies and capabilities to enhance our ability to compete in this fast-moving, exciting category," said John McGuckin, Tribe's Chief Executive Officer. "This is a great opportunity for us, and we look forward to building the Tribe brand with innova- tive new products and to driving cate- gory growth." Mozaics Debuts Organic Popper Veggie and Potato Chips Mozaics has launched a new line of organic popped vegetable and potato chips. They're tiled with peas, black beans, potatoes and rice that con- sumers can see and taste in a crunchy triangular chip. Mozaics chips are popped, then lightly misted with organic extra-vir- gin olive oil. All chips are gluten free, U.S. Department of Agriculture-certi- fied organic, kosher, Non-GMO Project certified and free of peanuts and tree nuts. Each chip contains 40 percent real vegetables, including 30 percent peas and 10 percent beans. There are 110 calories and 23 chips per 1-ounce serving. Mozaics chips will debut in five distinct flavors: Sea Salt, seasoned with fresh sea salt; BBQ, crafted with a blend of tangy spices; Cheddar; Sour Cream and Onion and Salsa, which is similar to an authentic medium salsa. The Sea Salt, BBQ and Salsa fla- vors are vegan-friendly, and Cheddar and Sour Cream and Onion are vege- tarian-friendly. "Consumers are always looking to cram more vegetables into their diet; Mozaics chips are a con- venient, on-the-go nutritional snacks for time-starved con- sumers looking for real nutri- tion," said Julia Stamberger, Chief Executive Officer and co-Founder of Spinning Wheel Brands, Mozaics' par- ent company. "From road trips, get-togethers to back- yard parties, Mozaics chips are reshap- ing the way consumers snack. Each chip is fewer calories and fat and high- er in dietary fiber and protein than other salty chip brands. The whole- some chips also offer a satisfying texture and crunch consumers love." Mozaics chips are made with no artificial ingredients or preserva- tives and offer a simple ingredient deck. The chips are also manufac- tured in a facility free of peanuts and tree nuts. The new chips have a suggested retail price of $3.99 for a 3.5-ounce bag or $29.99 for an eight-pack. For more information, visit www .mozaicschips.com.

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