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www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2019 GOURMET NEWS 1 0 6 day and reseal for another moment of con- tentment later. The Retreats come in brightly colored packages with nine varieties of flavors. Three amazing sorbets: Raspberry, Orange and Lemon, each uniquely creamy and smooth without being too sweet. Two amaz- ing sea salt caramels: one milk and one dark with the famous Abdallah caramel center. Three toffees: English Toffee, Butter Al- mond Toffee and Cashew Almond Toffee. Each toffee has a solid buttery flavor and an awesome bite of crunch. New to the line is a smooth Double Dark Fudge Retreat. The inspiration for Retreats was to provide smaller bite sized pieces to broaden the mar- ket to the delicious taste of creams and tof- fees. These items are intended for personal consumption versus a gift pack, so smaller sizes and increased items were considered in developing the item's weight. Retreats were recently introduced and have been well received by retailers and con- sumers alike. Each Retreat package weighs approximately 2.75-3 ounces and each is priced at $2.99 suggested retail. Abdallah Candies is a fourth generation, family owned company producing quality confections since 1909. Visit Abdallah Candies at booth #3047. For more information, go to www.abdallah candies.com, call 800.348.7328 or email service@abdallahcandies.com. Abdallah Candies (Cont'd. from p. 1) Antioxidants are the good things that keep you healthy. So we put the best ones in every WanderBar to help keep you feeling your best on the road. Half the daily intake of Vi- tamin C to strengthen your body's natural de- fenses. Zinc to boost immunity. Flaxseed to aid digestion. Turmeric to stimulate blood flow and decrease inflammation. Plus, the bacteria-fighting and anti-fungal properties of natural coconut oil. WanderBars contain high fiber to aid di- gestion. Traveling might take you out of your routine, but fiber-rich WanderBars will help keep you regular and comfortable with 11 grams of fiber in each bar. WanderBars contain 15 grams of energy- producing, long-lasting protein. Our propri- etary blend of whey, milk and pea protein is specially designed to be absorbed slowly over time, giving your body a more balanced and sustained source of energy. WanderBars aren't just the best because of the ingredients we use, but also the ones we don't. Every bar is gluten- and soy-free, so they not only appeal to more travelers but also reduce bloating as well. WanderBars are made for the ups and downs of travel. Their three-layer format helps keep them together when the going gets rough. You're always guaranteed to enjoy the same great WanderBar no matter where you go. WOLO currently offers six flavor destina- tions which you can find in retail stores such as Sprouts, Gelsons, Ralphs, Tops and In- gles, to name a few. Flavors include Cocoa Crunch Frequent Flyer, Mint Chocolate Chip Lost Weekend, Peanut Butter Road Tripper, Lemon Cake Dessert Oasis, S'mores Happy Camper and Salted Caramel Bon-Bon Voy- age. WOLO Protein WanderBars are dedicated to helping travelers reach their destination with the best tasting, all-natural, protein packed travel bar the world has ever seen. Low in sugar, high in protein and always soy- and gluten-free. For us, nothing unites the world more than food and travel. We hope before you set off on your next journey, you bring a WOLO Protein WanderBar, The Best Travel Bar, By Far, with you. For more information, visit booth #3614 or go to www.wolosnacks.com. WOLO WanderSnacks (Cont'd. from p. 1) winners selected by a national panel of spe- cialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 39 Awards categories. Every eligible entry is carefully assessed by passionate and knowledgeable food professionals including chefs, culinary experts, academics, food writers and category buyers. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appear- ance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality and innovation. All tastings are blind. "I am super excited to receive a gold Award for our Organic Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt," says Kathie Pelliccio, Founder and Owner of SuperSeedz. "My passion for cooking began at the young age of 8, and I haven't stopped since! I am out to turn this country into a nation of seedlings one seed at a time with our delicious and nutritious gourmet-crafted pumpkin seeds. I am so honored to be awarded the gold sofi in the Sweet Snack category for my labor of love." SuperSeedz are sold at grocery, health food and gourmet food retailers across the United States, including Whole Foods, Stop and Shop, Big Y, ShopRite, Publix, Weg- mans, Safeway, Kroger, Gelson's and many more. SuperSeedz can also be purchased on- line at www.superseedz.com. "A sofi recognizes an extraordinary prod- uct and the people behind it," says Phil Ka- farakis, President, Specialty Food Association. "This year's finalists represent a devotion to excellence and innovation in specialty food that continues to fuel our in- dustry, excite consumers and expand retail offerings around the world." The sofi Awards are open to members of the Specialty Food Association, a not-for- profit trade association established in 1952 for food artisans, importers and entrepre- neurs with more than 3,800 members in the United States and abroad. For more informa- tion on the association and its Fancy Food Shows, go to www.specialtyfood.com. To learn more about the 2019 sofi Awards win- ners and hear the winners' acceptance speeches, visit videos.specialtyfood.com. SuperSeedz was founded in the summer of 2003 by entrepreneur Kathie Pelliccio. Super- Seedz are dry-roasted in small batches without shells, using a proprietary, artisanal pan-roast- ing technique that bakes the seasoning into every seed. SuperSeedz are lightly crunchy and deliver on both taste and nutrition. In ad- dition to its sweet variety Organic Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt flavor, the company offers Sea Salt, Super Spicy, Somewhat Spicy, Tomato Italiano, Coco Joe, Cinnamon and Sugar, Really Naked, and Maple Sugar and Sea Salt. Organic flavors include its sofi win- ning sweet snack, Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt, as well as Pink Himalayan Salt and Gar- licky Dill. SuperSeedz are a complete plant- based protein containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for a complete and bal- anced diet. Plus, pumpkin seeds traditionally offer more plant-based protein than nut sources, including peanuts, pistachios, al- monds and chia seeds. SuperSeedz are peanut- free, tree nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan and certified by the Non-GMO Project. Visit SuperSeedz at booth #5824. For more information, go to www.superseedz.com. SuperSeedz (Cont'd. from p. 1) I founded Pocas in 2005. Now we are na- tional-based and have seven distribution cen- ters in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, California and our headquarters in New Jersey. GN: What would you say makes your com- pany unique? KS: As healthy food adventurers, we are passionate about delivering premium healthy beverages and specialty foods from all around the world to our customers. From aloe vera drink, moringa tea and turmeric powder to dragon fruit chips, we have led market trends with innovative and quality items. We supply the best healthy products to our valued customers with the lowest price possible. GN: What are you doing this year that's dif- ferent from what you did last year? KS: We have achieved big success in the tra- ditional market. This year, we are making history in the online market. We have launched our favorite items in major e-com- merce websites along with our own website, www.mypocas.com, and got remarkable re- sults and feedback from our customers. We communicate more with customers and hold multiple online events that lead to boosting sales and traffic to the website. GN: What was the most significant event or series of events affecting your company over the past year? KS: Ten years ago, aloe vera was known as an emollient for sunburn, but was not much consumed as a juice drink. We imported and introduced aloe vera drinks to the American market for the first time. We have won statewide acclaim and are hailed as being a big success in the healthy beverage market. In addition, we are proud to introduce the very first vacuum dried dragon fruit chips to the market. Ever since it was introduced to the market in 2017, Pocasville Dragon Fruit Chips has been loved. We are partnering with Innovation Competition, and also Monde Se- lection Gold Award and Superior Taste Award. We have seven different distribution cen- ters to deliver our best products faster and safer. Throughout the year, we participate in over 70 trade shows, including national and vendor shows to support our customers and promote the products. GN: How do potential new customers know that they can trust you with their business? KS: As the company matures, we are achiev- ing success by identifying and partnering with not only retail stores, but also national distrib- utors and wholesalers, such as Walmart, Costco, Jetro, Save-A-Lot, Trader Joe's, Ama- zon, etc. We pride ourselves on honesty and integrity to build long-term relationships with clients and distribution partners. Visit Pocas International at booth #4917. For more information, go to www.pocas.com or call 201.941.7900. Follow the company on Instagram and Facebook. Pocas (Cont'd. from p. 1) major wholesale partners like Costco and Trader Joe's to deliver this healthy snack to more customers. GN: Are you introducing any new products? If so, what distinguishes this new product from others already on the market? KS: We are debuting all natural five-flavor omija juice drink at this year's Summer Fancy Food show. The berry gives five dif- ferent flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy so that your customers enjoy way be- yond refreshing and feel the mysterious har- mony in every sip. It is non-GMO and contains no preservatives and no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. GN: Why are your products or services the best value for your customers? KS: Our products are known for their great quality and innovative aspects. They have won PRODEXPO Golden Award, America Masters of Taste, Beverage Innovation Award, Golden Europe Award, Sial Canada Ferrara Black Forest Classic Gummy Bears Ferrara Candy Company has reformulated its Black Forest Classic Gummy Bears. This in- cluded a change in appearance with im- proved brightness and clarity, as well as a unique tree stamped on the belly of each bear, and the result has received the 2019 Product of the Year award in the sugar con- fections category at the annual Product of the Year Awards Show. Black Forest Classic Gummy Bears are made and flavored with carefully selected ingredients, including apple juice, and oc- casionally rely on other natural and artifi- cial flavors to deliver a bolder taste. Additionally, real plant sources such as black carrot juice, beta-carotene, spirulina extract and turmeric create the gummies' bright colors. Black Forest Classic Gummy Bears can be found at mass grocery, drug and convenience retailers nationwide, and are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 1.5-ounce bags to 6-pound bags. For more information, call 800.323.1768 or go to www.blackforestusa.com.