Issue link: http://osercommunicationsgroup.uberflip.com/i/816729
SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS S T 3 6 Naturally Delicious Foods with Beneficial Ingredients With obesity and diabetes rates growing at a rapid pace, health and wellness has increas- ingly become a mainstream trend with con- sumers. Products with no artificial colors or flavors that are lower in sugar, sodium and fat are outpacing total category growth by a significant margin in many categories. Wholesome Goodness products were created with renowned nutrition expert Dr. David Katz, the founding Director of the Yale Uni- versity Prevention Research Center, to pro- vide consumers with naturally delicious and truly better-for-you options across a range of popular categories, including chips, cereals, snack mixes, dressings and granola/cereal bars. One example, the Wholesome Goodness Blueberry Cereal bars, offers a tremendous bundle of benefits. With only 100 calories, they deliver 5g of whole grains, 5g of pro- tein, are a good source of fiber, and are low in sodium and fat with only 2g of added sug- ars. They're also peanut free and made in a peanut-free facility. The bars are perfect for kids qualifying under the Smart Snacks in Schools program and in 2016, they won a Gold Medal for Superior Taste and Overall Quality Excellence from the prestigious Masters in Taste of Chef's in America. The Apple-Cinnamon and Cranberry granola bars were also Gold Medal winners and pro- vide 250mg of Omega-3 and 825mg of Omega-6 fatty acids while being an excellent source of fiber. Yes, a tortilla chip can be better- for-you! The Multi- Grain & Omega Tortilla Chips are made with ancient grains, including amaranth, millet, quinoa, sorghum and teff, delivering 21g of whole grains, 540mg of Omega-6 and 270mg of Omega-3 fatty acids. They're low in sodium, gluten free and won a Gold Medal for Superior Taste. In fact, the other two tortilla chips, Grilled Vegetable and Sweet Chili & Omega, also were Gold Medal winners while Sweet Chili & Omega was awarded the 2015 New Snack Product of the Year at the widely-at- tended Supply Side West International Ex- position. Importantly, Wholesome Goodness is committed to you and the 'Whole Mission.' Every Wholesome Goodness product is free of artificial colors, fla- vors, cholesterol, trans fat, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup and 120 other ingredients that are used by other food companies. The company uses sustainable packaging and produces its products in environmentally friendly facilities. Drive sales by giving consumers what they're demanding – naturally delicious foods that are truly better for you. Whole- some Goodness has all the tools you need, including display ready shippers, mobile coupons, demos and strong promotional fea- ture options. Join the nutritious and delicious revolution today! For more information, go to www.wholesome -goodness.com or www.facebook.com/ eatwholesome. Dieffenbach's Kettle Chips Launches New Brand: Uglies Kettle Chips Not all potatoes meet the high standards and get to become a Dieffenbach's Kettle Chip. Some potatoes are too large or too small; some are blemished and some are just surplus. Until now, these orphaned po- tatoes were destined to become waste. Farmers would have to pay to take them to a landfill or plow them under in their fields. It's not just potatoes. Consider the fact that 26 percent of all produce in the United States gets rejected for cosmetic reasons. By working with regional farmers, Dief- fenbach's is offering a solution to part of the problem. It now purchases and processes these surplus potatoes, as well as those with slight imperfections, for its Uglies brand, and offers them to you and your customers at great savings. Dwight Zimmerman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Dieffenbach's stated, "Uglies will have brown edges, brown spots or be darker all over, but their flavor is still delicious. Just like our Dieffen- bach's Kettle Chips, Uglies Chips are man- ufactured on-site in small batches, using our fresh, custom seasonings." They're also gluten free and kosher certified. America wastes about 40 percent of its food every year. Wasted food is the largest component in landfills. Currently, only 10 percent of wasted food is recovered each year in the U.S. Nevin Dieffenbach, Dief- fenbach's Chief Executive Officer, said, "This new brand is using potatoes that farmers would likely be throwing away due to minor imperfections. Because of this, we're able to pass on the sav- ings to our customers, and everyone feels like they've done some good." Dieffenbach's also produces One Potato Two Potato chips, a better-for-you kettle chip that's Non-GMO Project verified, gluten- free certified and made with expeller pressed sunflower oil. It launched in 2012 and is sold nationally and internationally. Dieffenbach's Kettle Chips, located in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, started in 1964 when Mark Dieffenbach began making ket- tle chips for family and friends on his kitchen stove in Berks County, Pennsylva- nia. Today, the third generation of the Di- effenbach family contin- ues to use Mark's family recipes to make the best tasting kettle chips, made with the finest hand-se- lected ingredients. In 2015, Dieffenbach's completed a 10,000- square-foot addition to its facility, more than doubling its capacity. Now another facility is in the planning stages. Dieffenbach's just an- nounced plans to build another 188,000- square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility. "We are excited about the growth we've seen over the past several years, and are tak- ing the steps to allow for continued growth," said to Mike Marlowe, Dieffenbach's Chief Operations Officer. For more information, go to www .dieffenbachs.com or call 610.589.2385. Health and Happiness from Viki's Granola The signature granola from Viki's Foods was created as a delicious, nutritious snack to be enjoyed by Viki's family and friends. Cook- ing and baking has been her lifelong passion. Viki Sater, Owner and Founder of Viki's Foods, is not only a driven entrepreneur and Viki's Granola's fearless leader, but an inno- vator on a mission to simplify the way con- sumers approach their grocery shopping decisions by providing healthy-yet-delicious offerings. Viki's Foods was born in 2011, when Viki Sater started baking Viki's Granola from her very own kitchen. Viki, a stay-at- home mom at the time, asked her daughter what she wanted to bring to the school bake sale. Her daughter said, "Granola, please!" Viki, while amused that her daughter wasn't asking for brownies or cookies, thought to herself, "Easy! Granola … coming right up." Viki's Granola was literally eaten right up. It was such a suc- cess that there was not even a crumb left behind. What Viki did- n't expect was what happened after. Days and weeks following the school bake sale, calls and emails poured in from teachers, parents and even from people in the community who had just heard about the bake sale, all asking for Viki's Granola. You can probably guess how the story goes from here. Viki's Granola was born. Today, Viki's Granola loves to make, eat and talk granola – all day long. The company is dedicated to creating inspired foods using only natural and quality ingredients, with health and happiness at the core of all its products. Available in five scrumptious flavors, all of Viki's recipes are one-of-a- kind, homemade recipes. Distinctive Flavors from Xochitl Xochitl is a family owned and operated busi- ness committed to providing the best quality products for its customers and their families. The company's vision is to become the lead- ing natural snack food provider in the coun- try. These goals are supported through ongoing research and testing of its products as well as a staff that is committed to the ad- vancement and growth of the brand. Xochitl's recipes are derived from ancient Mayan and Aztec methods, which have been passed down from generation to generation. These are the same products that its cus- tomers have continued to purchase over the years knowing and trusting they can expect quality and consistency from the Xochitl brand. Xochitl brings a variety of traditional corn tortilla chips, as well as distinct flavors such as Picositos con Limon (spicy with lime), Cajun and Garlic, to name a few. Its Pre- mium White and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips bring a fresh sensation to the palate, espe- cially the Premium Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, which possess a sweeter taste. It also has an unsalted version for the sodium-conscious consumer. The company's salsas range from very mild fla- vors to habanero salsa with exceptional flavor and in- credible spice. It also has a festive selection of sea- sonal items to impress your guests during the holidays. Xochitl is constantly bring- ing new flavors and products of various sizes and options to the market. All of its products obtain a world of fla- vors and textures, which are sure to be a great addition to a variety of dishes. Xo- chitl's Totopos de Maíz (corn chips) are oven-baked and quickly fried to perfection with non-hydro- genated oils to create deli- ciously thin and crispy chips. Most of its products are natu- rally cholesterol free with 0 grams trans-fat, certified gluten- free and Non-GMO Verified, as well as kosher certified. Try its delicious Totopos de Maíz (corn chips) with any of its gourmet salsas or just by themselves – you will be transported to the old world of the Aztecs. The product line is currently available in spe- cialty, natural and major retailers throughout the United States, Canada and the U.K.