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24 BUYERS GUIDE GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2013 www.gourmetnews.com BUYERS GUIDE S A LT Y SNACKS This listing is compiled from a survey conducted by Gourmet News and sent to all manufacturers known to the staff. Inclusion in this section is based on a company's response to our request for information. Information included in this listing is provided by the featured companies. When did the world of salty snacks become so gourmet? Consumers today are less apt to fill their grocery carts with pork rinds and pretzels and more likely to be seeking out salted flaxseed chips and artisan cheese straws. Processed ingredients and trans fats are making way for natural ingredients, whole grains and handcrafted quality. In this Salty Snack Buyers Guide we have compiled a short list of some of the most attractive offerings in the category. Compel chip crunchers to abandon their ruffled potato chips for Mediterranean Snacks' Lentil Chips. Have customers who are addicted to pretzels? Impress them with authentic German treats from Wolfgang's Bavarian Pretzels. When it comes to stocking your store with salty snacks, do not be satisfied with the status quo. There is a world of possibilities out there. GN Wolfgang's Bavarian Pretzel The original Munich Oktoberfest Pretzel is now available in the United States. The product is fully baked in Munich by Bavarian master bakers, using the finest natural ingredients and a recipe that is more than 1,000 years old. No additional baking is required. The Munich Oktoberfest Pretzel is available in three sizes: 3-ounce (boxes of 100), 5-ounce (boxes of 50) and the popular giant 10-ounce (boxes of 25). The product is now available for easy online purchase. SRP: (for bars and restaurants) 3-ounce-$ 3.00, 5-ounce-$4.50, 10-ounce-$ 8.00; (for bakeries and grocery) 3 ounce-$1.95, 5-ounce-$ 2.75, 10-ounce-$ 4.95 Apex Imports 209.295.4664 www.wolfgangspretzels.com Mardi Gras Mix from Buddy Squirrel, LLC Buddy Squirrel combines the best of both worlds when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth or craving for salt. The company is pleased to offer a line of delicious nut mixes that burst with exciting and memorable flavors. Buddy Squirrel's signature Mardi Gras Mix is available in bulk in 10 or 25-pound cases. The medley features irresistible butter toffee peanuts and Cajun sticks within a seasoned honey roasted nut mix. Other mixes offered in bulk include Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Hot and Spicy Mix and Nutcracker Crunch Mix. SRP:$14.95/lb. Buddy Squirrel 800.972.2658 www.buddysquirrel.com Crunchies Buttered Sweet Corn Crunchies' new Buttered Sweet Corn brings you the light and sweet crunch of delicious, buttery corn. With just a hint of natural butter and a dash of sea salt, this delicious snack is low in calories and a great source of protein, fiber and antioxidants. Crunchies are picked and freeze-dried in the United States directly from the source, so you get the best tasting and nutrient-enriched fruits and veggies in every bag. Crunchies Buttered Sweet Corn is available in convenient, resealable 2.25-ounce bags. No. of Salty Snacks offered: 4 (Salted Edamame, Grilled Edamame with Wild Rice, BBQ Roasted Veggies and Buttered Sweet Corn) SRP: $4.99 Crunchies Food Company 866.997.1866 www.crunchiesfood.com Boehli Pretzels from Epicurean French Beverages Boehli-Pretzels are made with natural ingredients. They contain no additives, no preservatives, a low level of salt and a low level of calories. Boehli Pretzels are made using sunflower oil. The pretzels are available in 10.6-ounce tubes (300 grams), 35.3-ounce bags (1 kilogram), 52.9-ounce buckets (1.5 kilograms), 1.41-ounce mini-bags (40 grams) and 1.41-ounce bags of pretzel sticks (40 grams). Epicurean French Beverages 770.457.0300 www.epicureanbeverages.com Heirloom Popcorn from Fireworks Popcorn Fireworks Popcorn is whole-grain perfection in its purest form. The company's popcorns are non-GMO, all-natural and are great tasting and delicious. Fireworks' nine varieties of popcorn differ in kernel size, texture and flavor. These gourmet popcorns have a wonderfully distinctive taste that has made the Fireworks brand so popular with popcorn lovers around the world. Without preservatives, additives, artificial flavors or chemicals, Fireworks Popcorn is also gluten-free. High quality and unique packaging make Fireworks Popcorn stand out on retailer shelves. SRP: $4.09 Fireworks Popcorn 877.668.4800 www.popcornlovers.com Baked Lentil Chips & Lentil Crackers Mediterranean Snacks® Lentil Crackers are made with protein-rich lentils, baked with natural ingredients. They are the only bean-based NonGMO Project-verified, gluten-free certified cracker, which many health conscious consumers today are seeking. A satisfying serving of 14 crackers offers a truly nutritious better-for-you snack that tastes great and is available in four delicious varieties. Baked Lentil Chips® are also glutenfree certified with 22 chips per serving. They are good source of fiber and are available in seven savory Mediterranean inspired flavors. All Mediterranean Snacks legume based products have top-notch nutritional profiles, are naturally protein-rich, baked, trans-fat free, vegetarian and calorically smart to support healthy eating choices and active lifestyles. These snacks harness the power of legumes to deliver solid nutrition along with a sturdy crunch. SRP: $0.99/single serve pouches; $3.99/4.5-ounce size. Mediterranean Snacks 973.402.2644 sales@mediterraneansnackfoods.com