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May 2020 Chicago AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEETS AND SNACKS By Annette Warrell- Jones, Marketing Manager Warrell Creations has you covered. Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Warrell Creations is the private label and contract manufacturing division of The Warrell Corporation. Innovation is the driving strategy and key differentiator for Warrell in this competitive segment of the confectionery and snack industry supply chain. Warrell's continued success is being driven by its ability to provide organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, clean label and low sugar snacks and confections for some of the leading traditional and challenger brands in the market- place. While providing better-for-you options has cer- tainly been a growth vector for the company, its portfolio Warrell Creations Has You Covered By Kevin Allen, National Sales and Marketing, Snak King In the snack food universe, The Whole Earth ® brand stands for clean, natural and organic snacks that consumers appreciate. Our team scours the world for only the finest ingredients made with handcrafted care and expertise. Our "Earthly" creations often include fresh organic corn harvested at its peak, gently cooked and ground to per- fection. We often use organic brown rice in our snacks to produce a light, crisp result as well as golden and brown flax seeds for a unique nuttiness. These are just some of the many fine ingredients we love to share when Jake, a fourth-generation mem- ber of the Jasper Family, is proud to continue the farming traditions of his great-grandfa- ther that have been passed down for over 70 years. Since 1948, a commitment to quality and innovation has propelled many fine Jasper Specialty Foods products into the hands of health-con- scious almond lovers around the world. Jake's Nut Roasters is a creative line of specialty almond snacks with distinctively bold flavors. These almonds are in fact "Straight from Jake's Orchard," showcasing the compa- ny's vertical integration and commitment to sustainable growing practices. Jake's almonds provide an unparal- leled snacking experience, and make eating this healthy By Richard Fossali, General Manager, Fannie May Confections, Inc. In times of uncertainty, it's impor- tant to find the comfort and see goodness that is around us (or in tradition and familiar things). For over a century, Fannie May ® has spread joy with handcrafted, high- quality chocolates. We source the finest ingredients to give our loyal fans an unparalleled tasting experience that's meant to be shared. From our home-grown Midwest roots, to unique flavor profiles and even the visual appeal of our packaging – every aspect of Fannie May confection showcases our deep commitment to tradition, quality and An interview with Lauren DiSanza, Brand Manager, Las Olas Confections and Snacks. GN: Tell our readers about Las Olas Confections and Snacks. LD: Las Olas Confections and Snacks is a manufacturer of nationally recognized brands that have been delight- ing consumers for decades. United with the common goal of driving growth for our customer and bringing joy to the lives of consumers, our portfolio of brands (including Anastasia Confections, Coconut Island, Money on Honey, Williams & Bennett and Hoffman's Continued on Page 26 By Lorrie Baumann When Bixby & Company was founded in 2011, the company was Maine's first bean-to-bar chocolate-maker. Bixby & Company recently expanded its product range with a col- lection of luxury bonbons, and other new products are in development, said Kate McAleer, the company's Owner, Founder and Chief Chocolate-maker. The company's product range now includes Bixby Bars, which are the company's signature craft candy snack bars; Bixby Bites, which are Crunchy Peanut Butter Maine Sea Salt Bites enrobed in either milk chocolate or dark chocolate and offered in a 4.2-ounce Continued on Page 28 Continued on Page 28 The Whole Earth: Clean, Natural, Organic Snacks Jake's Nut Roasters Almonds New Products from Las Olas Confections and Snacks Fannie May Celebrates a Century Bixby & Company Offers Fine Chocolates Continued on Page 26 Continued on Page 26 Continued on Page 28