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GOURMET NEWS www.gourmetnews.com n JUNE 2014 n GOURMET NEWS 6 8 Abdallah Candies' New Chocolates and Packaging Boost Sales Abdallah Candies, a Minnesota-based con- fectionery manufacturer, has introduced a new variety to its highly popular "Chocolate Singles" category. Sea Salt Almond Alliga- tors ® made with dark chocolate, roasted al- monds, famous Abdallah caramel and lightly topped with sea salt. It joins other best-sell- ers Sea Salt Caramels, Alligators ® (pecans, caramel and milk chocolate), Butter Almond Toffee, Milk Chocolate Caramels, Dark Chocolate Mint Fudge and Sugar Free Caramels. Singles are individually wrapped and dispensed from their elegant yet compact counter display. For the more substantial chocolate crav- ing, the Abdallah's Impulse Chocolates are the perfect up-sell from the smaller singles. There are more than a dozen varieties of the Impulse Chocolates, including the Pecan and Cashew Grizzlies ® made with caramel and topped with milk chocolate. To top off the category, more than 16 varieties of delicious wrapped cream caramels make your store a destination for those who want a superior caramel treat. Abdallah's individually wrapped choco- lates are easy to try, and are just the beginning of a pack- aged candy line that boasts more than 400 everyday and seasonal branded selections. Abdallah's is sure to have chocolates at many popular price points that are elegantly packaged for gifts, yet simple enough for your personal indulgences. Abdallah Candies' bulk chocolates consist of more than 200 varieties, including choco- lates, truffles, toffees, nuts, clusters, crunches, chews, bulk caramel and sugar- free. Selections include traditional and jumbo-sized chocolates for repacking or for your candy case. If you're looking for a cus- tom refrigerated case, they have that too – complete with free chocolates! Family-owned, fourth generation Abdallah Candies has been based in Minnesota since 1909, and is now recognized at retailers across the country. Shipped direct from the manufacturer for freshness, choco- lates are guaranteed to arrive in per- fect condition all year long. On qualifying orders, there is no additional charge for your cooler case and 50 percent of your freight is paid on prepackaged or- ders. See Abdallah's Candies at the Summer Fancy Food Show booth #2453 or contact the company at 800-348-7328 or visit www. abdallahcandies.com. Brownie Brittle: New Look, Same Great Taste Brownie Brittle, LLC kicks off the Summer Fancy Food Show this June with the debut of its newly designed packaging. The art deco-inspired designs are classy and eye- catching, and will be displayed at booth #5153/5155. "These sleek and sophisticated designs el- evate our product image, and make it easy for customers to select their favorite flavor at a glance," said Brownie Brittle Founder, Sheila G. Mains. Additionally, the company will showcase its award-winning Brownie Brittle™ 2- ounce and 1-ounce snack sizes available in three flavors: Chocolate Chip, Toffee Crunch and Salted Caramel. The 2-ounce bags are sold in case packs of 24. The 1-ounce bags are sold in case packs of 48. The bags are 120 calories per 1-ounce serving, and first appeared on store shelves in the fourth quar- ter of 2013. "Many of our loyal fans told us they would like a snack-pack size, and we are ex- cited to make it available," said Mains. With skyrocketing sales, Brownie Brittle has reinvented snacking with its thin, crispy treat, created to honor Sheila G's favorite part of the brownie. 2013 was a banner year for Brownie Brittle, LLC, as it was named the 2nd Fastest Growing Com- pany in Florida and re- ceived many additional accolades from industry publications and as- sociations. Brownie Brittle was also recog- nized by the National Confectioners Association as the "Best New Snack 2012," and as a finalist for "Most Innovative Prod- uct." Brownie Brittle is made with natural in- gredients, certified kosher and peanut-free. Brownie Brittle has an extremely loyal and engaged following of over 280,000 Facebook fans. "We're excited to be launching our new packag- ing," said Mains, "while still offering that same crisp brownie taste our fans have grown to love." Sheila G's Original Brownie Brittle is available in Chocolate Chip, Toffee Crunch, Salted Caramel and Mint Chocolate Chip flavors at major retailers and online at www.brown- iebrittle.com. For information and samples, stop by booth #5153/5155. Learn more by visiting www.browniebrittle.com, email info@brownie brittle.com or call 800-BROWNIE. Jaxn's Twice-Baked Potato Stix: Bold Flavors in Gluten-Free Snacks Jaxn's Twice-Baked Potato Stix ® , the gluten-free snack line from Bodacious Food Company, gets a new look along with a great new flavor. The booth – 3957 – will showcase the snack's new packaging and new taste, Cheddar Bacon, at this year's Fancy Food Show. Jaxn's new package design features a bold new look that reinforces the bold flavor pro- files of all four Jaxn's flavors. The impactful design will also entice consumers to try a healthy alternative to fried and highly processed foods. Jaxn's urges buyers to "Get Baked, Not Fried," persuading customers that choosing quick munchies doesn't always mean sacrificing a healthy choice and satis- fying taste. Jaxn's Twice-Baked Potato Stix are baked with carefully chosen ingredients and are naturally gluten-free. They have 75 percent fewer calories than traditional po- tato chips and are more savory than tradi- tional chips or French fries. And, with four great flavors, Jaxn's Twice Baked Potato Stix pair perfectly with any burger, sand- wich or dip. Cheddar Bacon joins the flavorful lineup of Sea Salt and Pepper, Sweet Potato, and Sour Cream and Chive Stix. Consumer re- quests fueled the decision made by Boda- cious Food Company to add a cheese-flavored option to the already popular potato snacks. Buyers will not be disap- pointed. The cheddar bacon seasonings add a "kick" to the already great taste. Samples will be available at this year's Fancy Food show, booth #3957 on the lower floor. At the Bodacious Food Com- pany, the manufacturer of Jaxn's Twice-Baked Potato Stix, the goal is to continuously provide consumers with snacks safely produced from the finest ingredients, to support healthy lifestyles and to aid in the process of the elimination of obesity. Jaxn's Twice-Baked Potato Stix are a unique, fun, healthy snack intended to be enjoyed by all foodies and to entice those slacker snackers away from the traditional fattening choices to these new satisfying stix of joy. Please visit Jaxn's website (www.jaxns.com) for complete information about the brand. Bodacious Food Company is a leading baker and seller of all- natural snacks, including the Geraldine's ® and Jaxn's brands. Its facilities are located in Jasper, Georgia and enjoyed across the country. For sales inquiries, con- tact Jackson Hays or David Hays at 800-391- 1979. Visit geraldines.com or jaxns.com or join them on Facebook. For more information, visit www .geraldines.com, call 800-391-1979 or stop by booth #3957. The SuperSeedz Story: From a Cast Iron Skillet in the Kitchen to More than 5,000 Stores Kathie Pelliccio got the idea to roast and sea- son shelled pumpkin seeds as a healthy snack for her five kids. That was nine years ago; now SuperSeedz ® products are sold nation- wide. What started in the kitchen with a cast iron skillet is now one of the fastest growing snacks in the category. Kathie attributes the success of her Super- Seedz to four primary factors: amazing fla- vors, an extraordinary nutrition profile, natural and safe ingredients and award win- ning packaging. Her eight addictive flavors – Sea Salt, Super Spicy, Somewhat Spicy, Tomato Ital- iano, Original Curry, Coco Joe, Sugar & Cin- namon and Really Naked – have been recognized nationally and have received awards for the product and packaging, in- cluding the nationally coveted Gallo Family Vineyard gold medal. In addition to award-winning flavor, Su- perSeedz are also gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free and vegan so just about any- body can enjoy them. If that isn't enough to pique your interest, SuperSeedz also features a nutrition profile unrivaled by most other snacks. In fact, SuperSeedz are a plant-based protein powerhouse with nine grams of complete protein per ounce. They are also a good source of iron, zinc, heart-healthy electrolytes and are free of cholesterol and trans fats. Kathie and her SuperSeedz, have also been featured in numerous articles, including Good Housekeeping, the Boston Globe and Family Circle. "The most explosive growth in food today is in healthy snacks," said Pelliccio. "People from across the country are realiz- ing the need to eat healthier foods and snacks, but unfortunately healthy snacks have very little in the way of great taste and flavor. SuperSeedz has changed that in a big way. I have worked very hard to ensure every SuperSeedz seed is bursting with flavor." SuperSeedz is now available in natural foods, specialty and grocery stores across the country. The seeds are packaged in a 5- ounce bag and soon will be available in a 1-ounce grab-and-go size. SuperSeedz is on its way to becoming America's tastiest healthy snack. For more information, call 203-407-0546, email joe@superseedz.com, check out www.superseedz.com or visit booth #4959.

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