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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2016 n GOURMET NEWS S T 8 Publisher Lee M. Oser Associate Publishers Jules Denton Kim Forrester Delaney Oser Editorial Director Lorrie Baumann Associate Editors Jeanie Catron JoEllen Lowry Art Director André Gressieux Graphic Designers Yasmine Brown Krystal Robles Customer Service Managers Caitlyn McGrath Sarah Glenn Show Logistics & Distribution Stacy Davis Kim Stevens Account Managers James Gennette Alex Kack Sweets & Treats Show Extra is published by Oser Communications Group ©2016 All rights reserved. Publishing office: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300/Fax: 520.721.6300 Subscriber services: Gourmet News P.O. Box 30520 Tucson, AZ 85751 www.gourmetnews.com Hawaiian Host Launches New Tropical Fruit Bites Hawaiian Host ® , Inc. a leading brand and pro- ducer of chocolate covered macadamias, has unveiled its newest confectionery creation. This is Hawaiian Host's first product line to include fruit and no macadamia nuts in its 88- year history. The company's new Tropical Fruit Bites™ combines 100 percent real fruit with Hawaiian Host signature milk or pre- mium dark chocolate to create a delicious, nu- trient-rich snacking option. Featuring three of Hawaii's most beloved flavors — ripe banana, sweet coconut and savory pineapple — each "bite" is bursting with island flavors. "Our product innovation specialists have been hard at work developing the perfect combination of fresh fruit with our premium chocolate, and the result is simply delicious," said Casie McKinney, Hawaiian Host, Inc. Assistant Brand Manager. "With 88 years of proven success in the confection space, we feel that we're uniquely positioned to intro- duce an authentic product that perfectly aligns with our brand." Tropical Fruit Bites are packaged in 6- ounce resealable bags, each containing ap- proximately one cup of real fruit, which is half the daily recom- mended serving size. Hawaiian Host, Inc. acquired Mauna Loa from The Her- shey Company in March 2015. The addition of Mauna Loa as a subsidiary brings together two strong legacies, with a combined 157 years of rich Hawaiian heritage providing authentic, high-quality products to the world. Hawaiian Host will continue to em- phasize its chocolate macadamia product, while Mauna Loa, with a 40 percent share in KAMEDA USA Introduces Unique, Delicious Rice Snacks Since 2008, Southern California-based KAMEDA USA, Inc. has delivered healthy, great-tasting snack products to consumers across North America. KAMEDA USA's two signature products, Kameda Crisps and Kameda Frosted Rice Snacks, are perfect for consumers looking for a satisfying, healthy snack throughout their day. In response to the popularity of Kameda Frosted Rice Snacks, KAMEDA USA has introduced Kameda Mini Frosted Rice Snacks. The bite-size snacks are lighter in texture than a cookie and more satisfying than a cracker. Available in three delicious flavors — Original, Ginger and Maple — Kameda Mini Frosted Rice Snacks can be enjoyed at work, school, home or on the road. Kameda Mini Frosted Rice Snacks are a light snack suitable for any occasion. Kameda Mini Frosted Rice Snacks are gluten free, baked, not fried, include no trans fat, no preservatives, no artificial fla- vors, no artificial colors and are cholesterol free. They have a delicately crispy texture w h i c h melts in y o u r mouth. T h e p e r f e c t combina- tion of sweet and savory, Kameda Mini Frosted Rice Snacks offer a unique alternative to traditional rice cakes and snacks. Kameda Frosted Rice Snacks are ideally suited for your rice cake section, gluten-free set or grab-n-go snack section. Recognizing that consumers are Continued on Page 26 Continued on Page 26 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEETS & SNACKS

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