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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2016 n GOURMET NEWS S T 3 0 Aussie Style soft eating licorice candy. Now, it has some great new candies in its lineup: All New Twisted Minis: soft candy sticks in five fun flavors designed with high im- pact packaging and in flavors sure to ex- cite. These candies have no high fructose corn syrup and are made with real fruit juice. This is not licorice, and kids will love this fun and playful "mini-twisted" treat. Available now in five great flavors. All New DulceLocos: three bold flavors with a Latino flair in flavors of Horchata, Dulce de Leche and Lemon Lime. This line is a perfect combination of fun and bold and is delivered in a flavorful "soft candy chew" designed in bi-lingual packaging. Lucky Country is also introducing all new organic and non-GMO product ranges as well. These products are sure to deliver on uncompromising quality and taste in cleaner formulations for those consumers looking for a better for you candy solution. These are all tastes your customers have never experienced, and will have them thanking their lucky stars you're around to stock up on it. All Lucky Country USA products are proudly made in America at its facilities in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Visit Lucky Country at booth #1924. For more information, email customerservice@lucky-country.com. Lucky Country (Cont'd. from p. 1) this sweet treat along with many of the can- dies the company still makes today. "We're known for our flagship brand Chick-O-Stick, but everyday Peanut Butter Bars outsell Chick-O-Stick when sold side by side," says Eric Atkinson, President. The company is launching a new Peanut Butter Bar count good item during the Sweets & Snacks Expo as a sister item to their famous Chick-O-Stick. The newest ver- sion of the Peanut Butter Bar has a new look, too, with updated graphics and a clean ingre- dient label that will appeal to a wider variety of consumers. "Our recipe has always been simple, but we've gone the extra mile to make sure to re- move any artificial flavors and colors. Every- thing on the ingredient list is something you would have in your kitchen pantry," says Atkinson. Mabel's original recipe is still used today, starting with simple fresh ingredients includ- ing whole roasted peanuts for the best tasting homemade peanut butter, some sugar for sweetness and a dash of salt for a savory twist. Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars are sure to satisfy your candy craving, whether sweet or savory. Atkinson Candy Company has an 84-year history of handcrafting some of the most classic candies still on the market. According to Atkinson, "That's the unique thing about our business – we're a true hybrid of tradi- tion and innovation. While we stay true to our traditional roots, we're still looking for ways to make sensible updates to our brands and recipes that entice younger consumers to come along on the journey with us. "With a 38,000 square foot factory expan- sion underway, there are a lot of new things happening at Atkinson Candy. We're leaning in to our future and preparing for the next 84 years," says Atkinson. Visit Atkinson Candy Company at booth #1723. Atkinson (Cont'd. from p. 1) at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. Awe- some Organics Popcorn and Popcorn Chips are 100 percent wholegrain snacks that fit squarely into the better-for-you category and satisfies your snack craving without the guilt. "We're launching Awesome Organics to meet the ever growing consumer demand for delicious and fun to eat better-for-you snacks, and organic food demand is on the rise," said Allen Benz, Chief Executive Of- ficer of Snack Innovations. "We also took a new angle on packaging for the Awesome Organics line, illustrating a more exciting fun-to-eat design, conveying that eating or- ganic snacks can also be fun." The new Awe- some Organics packaging does stray from the company's usual elegant and more so- phisticated better-for-you graphics. The Awesome Organics "This Chip is Awesome" is a 100 percent wholegrain Pop- corn Chip made with whole quinoa, flax seeds, chia seeds and sunflower seeds, and is launching in three flavors: Salty Sweet Ket- tle, Aged White Cheddar and Sea Salt & Olive Oil, and is available in family-size four-ounce bags and single serve one-ounce bags. The product contains 22g of whole grains, is USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified. "We expect the Salty Sweet Kettle flavor to be the consumers' favorite, although I personally love the plain Sea Salt with EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)," Benz said. The Awesome Organics "This Popcorn is Awesome" is a new take on the exploding ready-to-eat popcorn market. "Affordable USDA Organic Popcorn that's delicious and fun to eat; our popcorn has 50 percent less fat than the leading brand and tastes better, lighter and crunchier," Benz said. "Our popcorn is truly better-for- you, containing only 35 calories per cup, and only 5g of fat or less per serving com- pared to 10g of the leading competitors. Like our Awesome Organics Popcorn Chips, our Popcorn is non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher Certified and Gluten Free Certified," he added. The Awesome Organics Popcorn is launching in four flavors: Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Black Pepper & Truffle Oil, Movie Theater Butter and delicious Aged White Cheddar, and is available in family- size 5-ounce bags and single serve 0.75- ounce bags. Just like all of the Snack Innovations products, the Awesome Organics line is popped; not fried, kettle cooked or extruded, so they're low in fat and calories. They also have no artificial flavors or preservatives and zero MSG and trans fats. "Most consumers today don't want to eat unnecessary calories or fat, and are fans of the popped products because they know they're getting less of the bad stuff and lots more of the good stuff," Benz said. "Awe- some Organics is the perfect better for you snack product delivering on both taste and health, and although they're organic, Awe- some Organics products are affordable," Benz added. Snack Innovations is a leading manufac- turer of better-for-you snacks, specializing in innovative popped products. It produces a wide range of items for the private label market, and markets many items under sev- eral house brands. It is the maker of the Gourmet Basics brand Smart Fries, Slim Chips, Pop Rings and Popcorn, the Eatragous brand Penne Chips, and the new Awesome Organics brand This Chip is Awe- some, and This Popcorn is Awesome. "We're constantly introducing new prod- ucts, giving the consumer more better-for- you snacking choices, and moms love our innovative and delicious fun-to-eat prod- ucts," said Benz. For more information, visit booth #2182, email sales@awesomeorganicsnacks.com or go to www.awesomeorganicsnacks.com. Awesome Organics (Cont'd. from p. 1) and Florence Cappel, founded the company in 1966. "My parents started out with a vision that was based on a strong commitment to bring quality products to consumers. We've main- tained this commitment throughout our 50- year history. It is that vision, as well as our integrity with respect to our customers, sales associates and our manufacturer part- ners, which has allowed us to not only en- dure, but also continue to grow as an organization." While the importing business can be chal- lenging and competitive, Cappel stresses that the company is very selective when it comes to choosing with whom they do business. "It never made sense to us to just partner with any manufacturer looking to get their foot in the door in the U.S. marketplace. We only establish relationships with those com- panies which we believe are reputable and offer only the highest quality products. We're very proud of the relationships that we've formed and we look forward to many more productive and profitable years to come." DORVAL has its own line of products under the Sour Power ® brand, which cel- ebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015, as well as the specialty brand Dorval Pre- mium Collection ® Chocolates and Cocoa, plus Top Pops ® and Choice Confections ® . Other brands represented under the DOR- VAL umbrella include Rademaker ® Hop- jes, Rendez Vous ® and King ® . About DORVAL TRADING CO., LTD. Since 1966, the DORVAL name has been synonymous with quality confections. For 50 years, DORVAL has been an importer of an extensive range of high-quality con- fectionery products from major manufac- turers around the world. DORVAL has grown into a significant presence in the confectionery and specialty distribution arena. Visit DORVAL at booth #1113. For more information, call 800.367.8252, email info@dorvaltrading.com or go to www .dorvaltrading.com. DORVAL (Cont'd. from p. 1) exponential growth through a partnership with a large and very successful food marketing/manufacturing group, also based in the Southeast. These new and exciting changes will fur- ther elevate America's No. 1 Cheese Straws from a regional favorite to a nationally recog- nized snacking sensation. Always Bodacious! Always Fun! The company's products have become known as the key ingredient for gath- erings and special occasions, as its tag-line in- dicates – "It's How We Entertain!" The company is built on a foundation of ex- ceptional product quality, outstanding fulfill- ment capabilities and a strong promotional platform. In conjunction with its new partner- ship, the Bodacious Foods retailer partners can expect even stronger advertising and PR support, which will drive new consumers to the brand. As part of the new business rela- tionship, retailers who feature the Geraldine's products will benefit from cutting edge prod- uct innovations which will catapult the brand forward to create a "must have" assortment of products that will reach every consumer who enjoys simply natural and flavorful snacking. In addition to offering savory cheese straws, the company's cookie line-up includes Key Lime, Italian Wedding Cookies and the now famous Pecan Cini-Mini's. Each of these flavorful morsels is lightly dusted with just the right amount of confectioners' sugar and are the perfect pairing to a fresh cup of tea or cof- fee. Bodacious Foods also produces a gluten- free line of Geraldine's & Jaxn's ® Twice Baked Potato Sticks in a variety of delicious flavors, including Sweet Potato and Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper. These innovative products are providing snack lovers with a healthful gluten-free choice that is fun to eat and is nat- urally low in calories. They have become ex- ceptionally popular with natural and specialty shoppers alike. These unique additions to the assortment have grown out of the consumer demand for a tasteful and indulgent treat that is competitively priced and can be enjoyed as an everyday snack. Visit Bodacious Food Company at booth #6610. For more information, go to www.bodaciousfoods.com, call 800.391.1979 or email Mark Paradiso – Director of Sales at mark@geraldines.com. Bodacious Foods (Cont'd. from p. 1)

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