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GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2014 SPECIAL FEATURE 2 6 Two Moms in the Raw Launches Organic Raw Truffles, Cacao Nib Nut Bar Two Moms in the Raw, maker of award-winning raw snacks, has launched three new products, including a Cacao Nib Nut Bar, Green Tea Vanilla Truffle and Cayenne Cacao Truffle. Like all Two Moms in the Raw products, each confection is 100 percent organic, gluten- free, non-GMO, raw, sprouted and kosher certified. Cacao nibs are a good source of antioxidants and can help improve one's mood and ease stress. Each chewy, nutty bite of Two Moms in the Raw's Cacao Nib Nut Bar delivers dietary fiber, making it a satisfying, protein-packed treat – perfect for a healthy on-the-go snack, before and after working out, travel and every day. Two Moms in the Raw Truffles preserve the antioxidants, vitamin C, omega-6 fatty acids and serotonin ordinarily depleted when chocolate is heated above 118 degrees. The company also soaks, germinates and rinses its raw almonds to further maximize their health benefits. Each 3-ounce package contains three truffles and has an SRP of $4.69. For more information on Two Moms in the Raw, visit www.twomomsintheraw.com. Vanilla Bean Clementine Sandwich Cookie Creates a Burst of Flavor Holiday entertaining is not the same without Vanilla Bean Unique Cookies. The company's Clementine Sandwich Cookies are made with real butter, pure cane sugar, cage-free eggs and fresh orange zest. The unique combination of crisp, buttery, orange-infused cookies sandwiched with a slightly sweet and tart butter cream creates a burst of unique flavors. As one customer said, "It's like sunshine." What better way to spend an afternoon than relaxing with a cup of tea and a Vanilla Bean Clementine Sandwich Cookie? Packaged in a new carton which is bright and beautiful, Vanilla Bean Clementine Sandwich Cookies make a great addition to your store's holiday gift offerings. Customers love making lasting first impressions, which is easy to do with these cookies. Vanilla Bean Unique Clementine Sandwich Cookies are the perfect gift for any season. For more information, call 888.498.4502, or visit www.vanillabeanchefs.com. Heilala Vanilla Syrup Named 2014 sofi Award Finalist in Outstanding Dessert or Dessert Topping Category Heilala Vanilla Syrup from New Zealand-based Heilala Vanilla Limited was recently named a 2014 sofi Award finalist in the Outstanding Dessert or Dessert Topping category. Heilala Vanilla Syrup was one of 109 finalists selected by a national panel of specialty food professionals from a record 2,737 entries across 32 awards categories. Heilala Vanilla Syrup is the perfect balance between the sweetness of syrup and the delicate flavor of pure vanilla. The 100 percent pure vanilla syrup can be used instead of maple syrup or honey and can add a dose of decadence to breakfasts, beverages and desserts. The Vanilla Syrup is available in 250-milliliter (8.4-ounce) bottles at an SRP of $14.95. Heilala Vanilla Syrup is available for purchase online at www.heilalavanilla.com and at a number of specialty retail stores. For a list of retailers or to peruse recommended recipes, visit www.heilalavanilla.com. Linda's Lollies Re-Launches with a New Company, New Flavors Linda's Lollies, the original premium gourmet lollipop brand, is being reimagined for a new generation of lollipop lovers. The brand is now part of Yolo Candy, founded in 2012 by three former senior executives of The Topps Company Inc., who bring a shared passion of creating innovative candy products that deliver unique and delicious eating experiences. In 2012, Yolo Candy acquired Linda's Lollies, a brand introduced by industry pioneer Linda Harkavy almost 30 years ago and built on the premise of offering the highest quality lollipops in a variety of exotic flavors. Yolo immediately set out to distinguish Linda's Lollies from the competition and reinforce its position as the preeminent gourmet lollipop brand. That effort began by creating an optimized assortment of 24 new gourmet flavors, including intriguing new taste concepts such as Mango Chile, Blueberry Muffin and Maple Pancake. Each flavor has been specially crafted to deliver superior flavor intensity and accuracy. New thought was given to the appearance of Linda's Lollies, as well. The lollipops now come in a variety of interesting color combinations: bright translucent, opaque, swirled and half-splits, all on a unique purple plastic stick. In addition, nostalgic packaging has been updated to project the lollipops' premium positioning and strong branding. For more information about Yolo Candy or Linda's Lollies, visit www.yolocandy.com or www.lindaslollies.com. Interested parties can also email info@yolocandy.com or call 201.252.8765. Alter Eco Adds Two New Truffles to Its Product Line Just in time for the 2014 holiday season, Alter Eco is adding two new sumptuous flavors to its celebrated truffle line: sea salt and salted caramel. Alter Eco's reinvention of the holiday must-have features organic and fair trade ingredients, single-source rich Ecuadorian cacao and nourishing coconut oil. The wrapper is even biodegradable. The new flavors are now available in stores nationwide. Alter Eco sparked a new obsession among chocolate lovers when the company released its Black and Velvet truffles last year. For this year's holiday season, the company is turning to one of the most popular flavors popping up in confections: sea salt. A bite into these new truffles starts off with the subtle crunch of dark chocolate studded with mouthwatering Fleur de Sel de Guerande, a prized culinary sea salt hand-harvested from the ancient sea salt villages on the coast of Brittany in France. The truffles then finish with a smooth-as-silk center. The salted caramel truffles take the flavor even deeper with melty cacao filled with a smooth, buttery caramel truffle filling. For more information on Alter Eco and the company's new truffle flavors, visit www.alterecofoods.com.