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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2015 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 0 6 among a line of savory flavors: Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Roasted Garlic & Rosemary, and Olive Oil & Herb. Brownie Thins, currently available in Double Chocolate, fill a space that was previously missing in the gluten- free snack world. "We looked around and realized that there were gluten-free brownies and gluten-free crackers available, but there was nothing in the gluten-free world that combined the fla- vor of a brownie with the crunch of a cracker," said Marian Harris, Founder and creative spirit of PARTNERS. "We are pleased to add Brownie Thins to the gluten- free snack category. Anyone who loves the crispy edges around a pan of brownies will love these crackers." Unlike most gluten-free products, Free for All Kitchen products contain no corn, soy or rice and are instead made with cassava flour and a nutrient and fiber-rich blend of five an- cient grains: amaranth, quinoa, millet, sorghum and teff. In addition, Brownie Thins contain flavorful Dutch cocoa, butter, butter- milk and sea salt for a robust, rich chocolate flavor. All Free for All Kitchen products are also non-GMO. "Brownie Thins are an important addition to our ever-expanding gluten-free line," said Cara Figgins, Vice President of PARTNERS and daughter of Marian. "This product has been a labor of love, and we are proud to have developed a delicious, gluten-free sweet snack that everyone can enjoy." Free for All Kitchen Brownie Thins are available in one-ounce and four-ounce pack- ages with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $0.99 for one-ounce and $5.29 for four-ounce packages. For more information on ordering and where to buy Brownie Thins, contact PARTNERS via email (service@part- nerscrackers.com), via phone at 800.632.7477 or visit booth #336 to learn more. About PARTNERS Since 1992, PARTNERS, A Tasteful Choice Company, has created delicious gourmet products using high quality ingredients while supporting the sustainability of the environ- ment and fostering an atmosphere of family, integrity, trust and compassion in the com- munity. All PARTNERS products are non- GMO, certified kosher and contain no hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors or preser- vatives. PARTNERS is also certified as a women-owned business enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For more information, visit booth #336 at NPEE and after the show, go online to www.partners crackers.com, www.facebook.com/partners crackers, email service@partnerscrackers.com or call 800.632.7477. Also contact Gardi Wilks at gardi@wilkspr.com or call 708.434.5006 (office) or 708.205.5020 (cell). PARTNERS (Cont'd. from p. 1) on-the-go-convenience of these packs, deliv- ering the absolutely freshest almond butters in every squeeze pack. Just watch them fly off of your shelves and don't be surprised if you find yourself reaching for them fre- quently as well. They are perfect for people that need to refuel and maximize their nutri- tional potential during hectic days that have become the norm. This product was developed in response to genuine, identified marketing needs. The company ships the squeeze packs to you in 10-unit boxes – both in individual packs or entire boxes as separate scan items. A case of the almond butters con- tains six cartons and weighs just six pounds. This point-of-impulse marketing tool will attract consumers who have little time to dispense our nut butters from jars first thing in the morning as they rush off to work. They will now be able to enjoy the scrumptious and filling nut butters, giving them balanced protein, fat and car- bohydrate energy sources to sustain them through hours of physical or mental labor. In fact, anyone pressed for time or on-the- go will be attracted to these neat and af- fordable packs. Parents with children and athletes will find these squeeze packs in- dispensable as they tuck them into lunch boxes, backpacks and pockets. You will see increased profits from the margins this innovative packaging provides you. In addition, you will build a new seg- ment of customers who will return for the al- mond butter squeeze packs, while inevitably making additional purchases to complement them. All in all, you can feel good about of- fering your customers such high quality and astonishingly flavorful products. You will want to share with consumers that these nut butters are certified organic, non-GMO verified and certified gluten-free. You will find these products highly attractive to niche consumers (busy people, moms and dads out with children, athletes, to name a few) as well as mainstream purchasers. Savvy shoppers will need little coaxing to indulge in these portable almond butters, whether for quick snacks or instant meals. The company's organic creamy almond but- ter contains only dry roasted, unblanched or- ganic almonds. Lightly Toasted almond butter contains lightly toasted organic un- blanched almonds and nothing else. Both products are also vegan and kosher-certified. Each packs all the nutritional benefits of wholesome almonds, a food that has been treasured by humans for millennia. Almonds are natural powerhouses of vitamins, miner- als, fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. For more information, visit booth #917 at NPEE and after the show, go online to www.onceagainnutbutter.com or call 888.800.8075. Once Again Nut Butter (Cont'd. from p. 1) to find a snack to fit your needs from your one-stop salty snack solution. Looking to create your own product? Bar- rel O' Fun can help. From the beginning stages of product development to the final sign off on artwork, it has a team on site ready to help. Barrel O' Fun is continuously growing its organic offerings and is also able to produce non-GMO items. The company can offer many gluten-free snacks and would love to help you grow your better-for-you snack line! Not looking to create your own label? Bar- rel O' Fun has partnered with Bethanny Frankel and the Skinnygirl team to launch Skinnygirl Salty Snacks. Look for unique flavors such as Cucumber Dill and innova- tive bases such as Baked Spinach & Kale, all put together in re-sealable crisp packaging. KLN Family Brands is a family-owned company and consists of three different food divisions: Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods, Kenny's Candy and NutHead's Chocolate Factory. Each division is headquartered in Perham, Minnesota. Barrel O' Fun also has two additional manufacturing plants; one in Phoenix, Arizona and one in Erie, Pennsyl- vania. The company is very proud to have state of the art production facilities in strate- gic locations across the country. This allows Barrel O' Fun to consistently produce top quality products close to your final customer, saving you money in freight costs. It is an AIB approved plant and also offers K of K kosher certification. From start to finish, Barrel O' Fun will take care of you. Always confidential. Al- ways uniform quality. Always Barrel O' Fun. For more information, visit booth #355 and after the show, go online to www.klnfamily brands.com. KLN Family Brands (Cont'd. from p. 1) Breakfast in a Cup The most important meal of the day is get- ting healthier and easier to take with you. Hot cereal, ready-to-eat-cereal, and granola are becoming more widely available in sin- gle-serving cups. In supermarket freezer sec- tions, you may find foods ranging from steel-cut oatmeal to scrambled egg breakfast bowls. Breakfast in a cup can be ready in a flash with no dishes to wash. Health-Minded Options in a Cup Consumers are hungry for information and variety when it comes to nutritious food op- tions and specific dietary needs. You'll find meals, snacks, and baking mixes specially made and labeled to meet specific require- ments such as all-natural, organic, non-GMO Project verified, high-fiber, high-protein, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, diabetes- friendly, and kosher. Convenient Flavorful Meals in a Cup Preparing hot food in a cup is no longer lim- ited to "just add hot water" to make instant noodle soup. The variety of healthy flavorful sides and meals include hearty soups, sea- soned rice, macaroni and cheese, vegetable chili, steak fajita, beans and lentils and gour- met pasta with super grains. Many of these favorites are available in microwavable pa- perboard cups or in wrapped cups in the store aisles or freezer section. Cups with Attractive Graphics and Shelf Appeal Graphic designers familiar with packaging design, food photography and cup printing and manufacturing are helping to create graphics with optimum shelf and visual ap- peal. A well designed package communicates all the necessary information and branding with attractive graphics than can influence a consumer's buying decisions. Attractive graphics can enhance a customer's experi- ence as the cup is often held and read while the contents are enjoyed. Cups with Lids A lid, crowning the top of a cup, can give a product a premium look and feel. Lids can be a re-sealable closure, aid in food prepara- tion, distinguish a brand and enhance shelf appeal. Sometimes identical lid graphics are used across a product line for uniformity, while other times lids with unique rim colors differentiate individual flavors. With so many healthy and tasty foods in cups avail- able, a quick, easy and satisfying meal that can be conveniently held in the palm of your hand is something to smile about! Interpress Technologies has gained na- tional recognition as a packaging industry leader in formed paperboard containers, wrapped cups, printed sidewalls, and folding cartons with high impact graphics. Celebrat- ing over 25 years of experience and innova- tion, Interpress has three locations producing packaging Made in the USA with SFI and PEFC certified paperboard. For more information, visit booth #2521 and after the show, call 800.929.9771, go online to www.InterpressTechonologies.com or email inquiry@iptec.com. InterpressTechonologies (Cont'd. from p. 1) As any great chef will tell you, it's the right combination and balance of ingredients that make a truly memorable meal. It's the same for creating unforgettably delicious snacks. Using a special proprietary process, The Real Deal Snacks™ has turned real green peas, corn and rice into a crunchy, great tasting snack your cus- tomers will love. The Real Deal Snacks™ Veggie Chips are a crispy, satisfying chip that provides one- and-a-half servings of vegetables in every ounce. Gluten-free, non-GMO Project veri- fied and made from real green peas, The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips "looks like a veg- etable, eats like a snack!"™ Give your health conscious customers the chance to indulge in delicious, guilt-free snacking. Available in three flavors: Original Veggie Chips have a simple, honest, straight-from- the-garden taste. Aged White Cheddar Veg- gie Chips have a deep, tangy cheese flavor. And for those who like a snack with a little kick, there's Sriracha Veggie Chips. The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips are the latest offering from a family of whole- some snack producers. For generations, the Corriere family has raised some of the finest grain and vegetable crops in the rich, fertile soil of their Pennsylvania farm. In 1946 they began working to harvest these fresh-grown flavors and turn them into healthy, authentic snacks. Originally packed in old-fashioned metal tins, the Corrieres loaded their batches of delicious snack treats in the family truck, carted them to town and offered them for sale at the town-square market in Easton. The business has grown since then, but the dedication to producing healthy, satisfying snacks remains the same. Perfect for your snack aisle! Veggie Chips are available in six-ounce bags. Original fla- Craveable Crunch (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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