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www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2019 GOURMET NEWS 1 4 Private Labeling Fuels Expansion of Fudge Flavors By Ed Stockton, President, Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. In recent trade articles, it has been noted that most segments of food sales have shown very little growth in the past year. The excep- tion is private label goods. Consumers no longer think of private labeled as being "generic," but rather view private labeled goods as being premium products that are often better than name brand goods. Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. is expanding its highly successful 12-ounce Country Fresh Fudge Sweet Shoppe line to over 100 flavors which can be private la- beled at very little cost. The additional fudge flavors will allow retailers to offer an exciting variety of gourmet fudge only pre- viously found in stores that made their own fudge. Country Fresh Fudge™ is made with premium ingredients such as cream, AA grade butter, Dutch cocoa, real fruits and Belgian chocolate. New flavors to be of- fered include Banana Walnut, Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Pistachio Nut. Additional fla- vors will also be added to the ever-popular Sugar-free Fudge selections. Country Fresh Sugar-free Fudge has seen tremendous growth due to their low carb properties, which are very popular in keto diets. Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. has invested in state-of-the-art printing equipment to meet a high de- mand for privately labeled, premium fudge. Packed just eight units per case, and hav- ing a six-month shelf life, re- tailers can make a splash with their customers by offering a unique assortment of flavors at a very minimal cost and labor expense. Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. also offers pre-made Country Fresh Fudge in 6-pound loaves as well as convenient pre-cut 2-ounce pieces, individually wrapped pieces in 24-count counter displays and fudge mix for those who choose to make their own. Other popular products in- clude the Spirit Legends™ brand of non-alcoholic fudge flavors that mimic the taste of famous spirits and drinks. New for 2019 is the addition of French Cognac, a cappuc- cino-based fudge flavor, and Margarita fudge in 2-ounce displays, 12-ounce trays and bulk fudge. Also new for 2019 are 8-ounce gift boxes printed in beautiful graphic designs. Each package has tremendous eye appeal and is expected to be an excellent retail item. Visit Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. at booth #5107. For more information, email info@countryfreshfood.com. Dave's Gourmet Creamy Hot Sauces Dave's Creamy Hot Sauces are on fire. While Dave's Gourmet is probably best known for starting the super hot sauce niche in the early '90s with Dave's Insanity Sauce, it is its more recent innovative creamy hot sauces that are really growing quickly. These sauces, which feature a medium heat level and an incredible complex savory flavor due to their premium ingredients and high speed whipping, meet the modern demands of con- sumers. Their growth is aided by the fact that consumers are eating more spicy food and the hot sauce category has had and will con- tinue to have strong growth. The benefit of sauces like this is that they are incredibly versatile and complement any- thing from tacos to eggs to potatoes and can even be used as a salad dressing. Much of this is due to the flavor of the sauce being based upon chiles and vegetables, where most hot sauces have a base flavor of vine- gar. "With most hot sauces I would not want to eat them straight nor alone on tortilla chips. With my creamy hot sauces, they are the only sauce where I can go through half a bag of chips just using the creamy hot sauces on them," said company Founder, Dave Hirschkop. With sauces like these, you don't have to worry as much about seasoning or cooking your food perfectly because you can just add a little creamy hot sauce and your food tastes great. Dave's Creamy Sauces come in three flavors and three cor- responding colors: Garlic Red Pepper (red), Roasted Jalapeno (green) and Citrus Ginger (or- ange). They also have labels with bright, lively designs derived from tat- too art. They are also vegan, gluten free, non- GMO and Made in the USA. Aside from hot sauces, Dave's Gourmet makes a line of organic/premium pasta sauces known for innovative California fresh flavor, and through Dave's Naturals they make a delicious line of cupped Overnight Oats. The pasta sauces come in flavors like Organic Roasted Garlic Sweet Basil and Butternut Squash. The oats come in flavors like Blueberry Vanilla and Mixed Berry and feature or- ganic oats, fruit, almonds, chia seeds and more. Visit Dave's Gourmet at booth #5508. For more information, go to www.twitter.com/davesgourmet. WOLO WanderSnacks – The Perfect Protein Bar to Wander With By Angela Bailey, Senior Brand Manager, WOLO WanderSnacks™ WOLO Protein WanderBar™ is designed with travelers in mind. The protein bar pro- vides convenience without compromising nutritional benefits. WanderBars are the only protein bars made to travel and provide antioxidants to boost immunity, fiber to aid digestion and 15 grams of energy-producing protein. The pro- tein bar has less than 6 grams of sugar, and is not covered in chocolate. WanderBars are also 100 percent soy- and gluten-free. Unique to WOLO are its three layers: a crispy bottom layer, a velvety chewy consis- tency on the second and flavorful toppings on the third. All provide a palate-friendly texture unlike any other protein bar. Natural ingredients that are staples in these bars in- clude coconut oil, zinc and turmeric, which are all renowned for their positive and effec- tive health benefits. "I've always been passionate about travel and food. Making the perfect all natural, crunchy and chewy on-the-go snack that's satisfying anywhere and everywhere, was my purpose for creating WOLO," said Amanda Z Ghalchi, Founder. Packaged with vibrant col- oring and inspired by vintage travel posters designed by a London artist, the WanderBar sets itself apart from all oth- ers. With playful names such as Cocoa Crunch Frequent Flyer, Mint Chocolate Chip Lost Weekend and Peanut Butter Road Trip- per, WanderBars are a perfect fit for wander- lust travelers. WOLO Protein WanderBars come in six flavors: Cocoa Crunch, Peanut Butter, Lemon Cake, S'mores, Salted Caramel and Mint Chocolate Chip. These can be pur- chased in key retailers across the United States, such as Sprouts, Ralphs and Tops. You can also purchase online at www.wolo snacks.com or Amazon. About WOLO WanderSnacks WOLO WanderSnacks is the only brand of snacks made for the savvy traveler. The first products launched under the WOLO WanderSnacks brand are WOLO Protein WanderBars, a must-pack snack designed to enhance your travel expe- rience by keeping you full, healthy and feel- ing great while exploring the world. For more information, visit booth #3614 or go to www.wolosnacks.com. Black Kassel Capitalizing on Specialty Salami Snacking Growth Black Kassel Salami Whips™, the thin-di- ameter, tender bite, shelf-stable premium meat snack, has seen a rise in popularity since hitting the market in late 2017. Deliv- ering an elevated snacking experience, Black Kassel Salami Whips are available in for- mats that suit on-the-go lifestyles. Crafted according to authentic European recipes, which include natural wood cold smoking and dry-aging techniques, Salami Whips offer a unique flavor profile and a soft, tender bite, all while delivering 8 grams of protein per serving. They also stand out on shelf, as the whip format is eye-catching and unique, and the medieval-inspired branding accentuates its authentic premium experience. The success of Salami Whips has prompted new innovation in the premium salami snacking segment from Black Kassel. The brand's premium dry-aged salamis, known for their unique shapes like the heart- shaped D'Amour salami, have long been fea- tured in service delis, but the brand has now entered the snacking category by introducing innovative, convenient formats of these products that meet the evolving needs of today's consumer. Consumers can enjoy the same legendary taste of traditional Black Kassel Salamis in convenient pre-packaged, portable formats. The brand is also taking advantage of con- sumer trends in entertaining with charcuterie-friendly offerings. New products include a new 2- ounce format of Salami Whips, 3- ounce Salami Snackers, 8-ounce dry-aged traditional salami rings and a charcuterie trio variety pack. Along with this, Black Kassel has adapted its pre-sliced shaped salamis to now be shelf stable. In fact, all of the new offerings are shelf-stable, which also allows for greater merchandising flexibility at store level and portability ease for consumers wherever life takes them. The new 2-ounce format of Salami Whips is better suited for single-use consumption, and the compact package is perfect for the convenience store or non-traditional retail, allowing the brand to meet on-the-go con- sumers at critical impulse snacking oc- casions. Salami Snackers are a 3-ounce pack- age of narrow diameter pre-sliced salami. The product can be eaten by it- self, or makes a nice complement to cheese and crackers. The dry-aged salami rings are a vi- sually appealing product that con- sumers can proudly display on charcuterie boards, or use as an indul- gent snack. The charcuterie trio combines three of the popular shaped pre-sliced salamis – D'Amour (heart shaped), Mustardseed (square/diamond shaped) and Old Forest (flower shaped) – which are all charcuterie board favorites. Visit Black Kassel at Piller's Fine Foods booth #1673.

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