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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n MARCH 2015 n GOURMET NEWS N H 6 6 Finally, A Sweet Potato Snack that Tastes Like Sweet Potato Geraldine's ® line of "Bodacious Snacks'" has expanded with three gluten-free flavors. Lovers of the 'supervegetable' sweet potato will be thrilled with the Baked Sweet Potato Sticks. Real sweet potato puree is the first in- gredient, which offers a bold kick of sweet potato flavor, seasoned with hints of cinna- mon, brown sugar and a touch of red pepper. It invites you to come by booth #5255 to taste this incredible snack. The line also fea- tures Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper, along with an Aged Cheddar Baked Stick, with real cheese, not just a cheese powder. Geraldine's bakes the leading brand of Classic Southern Cheese Straws, and the Aged Cheddar Potato Stick was developed as a response for a gluten-free alternative to its Famous Cheese Straws: "Our Cheddar is Better!" Simple Ingredients, Purely Bodacious defines Geral- dine's line of indulgent cook- ies. These delish cookies are made with no preservatives, real butter and fine natural ingredients. Its three current flavors are Geraldine's Italian Wedding Cookies (with roasted almonds and amaretto), Key Lime (infused with real Key Lime juice) and Pecan Cini-Mini's. The Geraldine's line delivers bold flavors with a clean finish. These mini cookies also promote portion control with an indulgent satisfaction, as seven cookies yield only 150 calories! Geraldine's is baked by the Boda- cious Food Company, and enjoyed by loyal consumers across the U.S.A. It invites you to come by as it celebrates its 20th year in baking Bodacious Snacks. For more information, visit www.geraldines.com, email info@bodacious foods.com, call 800.391.1979 or stop by booth #5255. MELT Organic: It's Hip to Be Square MELT ® Organic is a line of luscious, all-nat- ural spreads for butter lovers seeking a healthier alternative. Each variety of MELT is rich and creamy because it is made with organic virgin coconut oil – the healthiest un- processed saturated fat – in the Perfect Blend™ of fruit- and plant-based oils. Avail- able in Rich & Creamy, Honey and now new Chocolate flavors, MELT Organic's Perfect Blend of the healthiest organic oils – virgin coconut, flaxseed, hi-oleic sunflower, palm fruit and canola – is truly good for you. MELT spreads sizzle, drizzle, sauté and bake beautifully just like butter, but with half the saturated fat and fewer calories. In addition to supporting healthy weight, the blend of oils in MELT support thyroid function and metabolism, gastro-intestinal health, optimal nutrient absorption and heart health. Prosperity Organic Foods, makers of MELT Organic spreads, introduces new Chocolate MELT Organic. Chocolate MELT is a velvety spread made with MELT's Per- fect Blend combined with the rich tastes of organic cocoa and organic wildflower honey. It is a delectable spread for graham crackers or croissants, a delightful dip for strawber- ries, or the perfect addition to favorite brownie or cookie recipes. Chocolate MELT is perfect for school lunches because it is nut- and vanillin-free and contains just one gram of sugar per serving versus the 10-gram equivalent in hazelnut-spread competitors. Each variety of MELT is certi- fied organic, Kosher pareve and made with non-GMO, eco-social and fair trade ingredients that are ethically sourced. Rich & Creamy MELT, Honey MELT and Chocolate MELT are the first spreads in North America to be Non-GMO Project verified. Rich & Creamy MELT, Honey MELT and Chocolate MELT were each rated a HIT! by the Supermarket Guru in 2010, 2013 and 2014, respectively, and Chocolate MELT won a 2013 Gold Stevie Award for Best New Consumer Product or Service of the Year. MELT Organic spreads are also trans-fat free, gluten-free, dairy- free and soy-free with no artificial colors, flavors or additives. Only MELT uses organic virgin coconut oil that is certified Fair for Life Fair Trade. The MELT line is also the first to be sold in innovative, eco-friendly square packages for easy storage and sustain- ability. It's Hip to Be Square!© Rich & Creamy MELT, Honey MELT and Chocolate MELT are sold in 13-oz. packages in more than 7,000 natural-organic, specialty gourmet and conventional retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.melt organic.com or stop by booth #2698A. Humboldt Made: Co-Opetition By Linda Stansberry, Social Media and Communications Coordinator, Humboldt Made How many Humboldt Made members does it take to create the world's yummiest vegan, gluten-free pie? The answer is at least three in the case of Natural Decadence Gluten- Free Bakery's Humboldt Mud Pie. The com- pany sourced ingredients from two other local companies – Dick Taylor Craft Choco- late and Humboldt Bay Coffee Company – to make this yummy vegan, gluten-free, nut- free pie. Top it off with some vegan vanilla gelato from Vixen Kitchen and you can taste the benefit of one of Humboldt Made's most prized values: Co-opetition. What is "co-opetition," you ask? Well, it's a mashup of cooperation and competition. You see, as in that pie, we know that our brand is much more delicious when we all work together. That doesn't mean that we're not competitive. We know (and our con- sumers say) that we have some of the best products around. And in a place that values craft beer, artisan food, good coffee and all things organic as much as Humboldt County, there's bound to be some overlap. So our local producers do compete with one another to make their product even better – tastier, healthier, more unique. But we keep it friendly. Our members attending Expo West are a great example of co-opetition at its finest. Some producers are targeting similar consumers, some come from widely different disci- plines. But all eight members came together to take advantage of a tradeshow curriculum developed by Humboldt Made, and to offer one another technical support as they pre- pared to head to the big show in Anaheim. Tradeshow veterans such as Humboldt Hot- sauce had invaluable nuts and bolts advice for first-time attendees Vixen Kitchen and Boujie Baking Co. ("Rent a hand truck. You'll be glad you did.") The businesses also collaborated on cards featur- ing the booth numbers of all members that they will hand out to encourage buyers to get a full taste of Humboldt Made products. Humboldt County is actu- ally a big place, with a lot of open space marked by dense forest, lush farmlands and big mountains. But in another sense, it's a small town. Our rural isolation makes it a place where neighbors depend on one another to succeed. Humboldt Made and its members are one of the best examples of that spirit. For more information, visit www.humboldt coffee.com or stop by booth #6600.

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