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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS S T 1 0 Hammond's Expands Crisps Line with Snack Sizes, Gourmet Flavors Hammond's Brands, the parent company of Hammond's Candies, Old Dominion Peanut Company, McCraw's Candies and the re- cently launched Mellow Snacks, shared the details of long-awaited new additions to its popular Crisps line. New packaging, refreshed branding and innovative flavors will help re- tailers meet an increasing demand for snacks that provide a sugary fix with a salty kick. Hammond's new Crisps come in eight complex but perfectly balanced flavors: dark chocolate peanut, sea salt caramel peanut, original peanut, cashew, s'mores, coconut, hickory smoked almond and cinnamon apple walnut. Six-ounce SUR bags come six per DRC with a suggested retail price that ranges from $2.99 to $3.99, making the Crisps an ideal addition for snack shelves in stores both big and small. "Snack sales account for a full 40 percent of the $370 billion U.S. packaged food mar- ket and this percentage is expected to grow each year thanks to Millennials' tendencies to snack much more than any other genera- tion," said Andrew Schuman, Hammond's President and Chief Executive Officer. "From a profit perspective, retailers can't go wrong with offering a wide variety of snacks for these consumers. Our new Crisps flavors are one way that Hammond's is fulfilling its commitment to helping these candy sellers satisfy today's appetites with old-fashioned recipes and fresh in- gredients." The new line of Crisps began helping stores across the na- tion increase their sales volume in the already proven segment with its first shipment in March. For more in- formation about placing your Crisps order, visit www.hammondscandies.com or call 888.226.3999. About Hammond's Hammond's Candies began delighting candy lovers with artisan candy canes, beautifully spun ribbon candy and larger-than-life lol- lipops when it was founded by the Hammond family in 1920, making it Colorado's favorite handmade confectioner for decades. In 2007, the company became the Hammond's Brands that it is today through its acquisition by cur- rent President and Chief Executive Officer An- drew Schuman, growing from a much-loved, local candy company to a lead- ing gourmet sweet provider with national regard (and has dou- bled the number of employees). Since then, Hammond's has gone on to acquire such companies as McCraw's Candies in 2010 and Old Dominion Peanut Company in 2012 as well as to gain impressive recognitions for brand packaging and product innovation. Visit Hammond's at booth #883. For more information, go to www.hammondscandies .com or call 800.CANDY.99 (800.226.3999). Follow Hammond's Candies on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hammondscandies and on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/ hammondscandies. El Sabroso Cantina Tortilla Chips from Snak King Snak King is pleased to introduce El Sabroso Cantina Tortilla Chips. El Sabroso Brand products have been a Los Angeles favorite for nearly 40 years. Did you know that the original tortilla chip was first popularized as a snack in Los An- geles in the 1940s? El Sabroso Tortilla Chips are made that same old fashioned way. The chips are cut from freshly made white corn tortillas and cooked to a delicious authentic crunch. The resulting chip is far superior to ordinary tortilla chips for making nachos or scooping your favorite guacamole. There is a thin and crispy version, salted and with a hint of lime. The company also makes an extra thick and crunchy version that is per- fect for nachos, as they are very sturdy. The initial bag size of all three items is 12 ounces. Snak King makes a variety of additional delicious snack items. In the Midwest and Chicago, Vitners Snacks is a local favorite. This brand has been sold in Chicago since the 1940s. The Hot Cheese Crunchy Kurl is a favorite and made in a variety of sizes. All of the Vitner Snacks are made just out- side of Chicago. Some of the other great products are Guacachip and Salsitas. The company's slo- gan on these two items is: "The dip is in the chip." You will be amazed at how much they taste like your favorite salsa or guacamole. These snacks are sold nationwide. The company also makes a large variety of traditional tortilla chips, pop- corns, potato chips, cheese puffs, cheese curls, veggie chips, pork rinds, cracklins, nut clusters and caramel corn. Product offerings in- clude a full range of USDA organic, all-natural, non-GMO, kosher and gluten free. These items are offered additionally for retailer private brands programs. The company manufactures its products both in Los Angeles and outside of Chicago. Products ship nationwide as well as internationally. Visit Snak King at booth #524. J&M Foods: Always Exploring New Possibilities J&M Foods proudly continues its family tra- dition and passion for good food by provid- ing its customers with the best tasting cheese straws and cookies in the market. As a fam- ily-owned business operating for roughly three decades, it is happy to bring a little joy to its customers' eating experience. The company currently offers 19 varieties of cheese straws and cookies, as well as ad- ditional seasonal offerings. Working with various combinations of cheeses, chocolates, nuts, grains, fruits and spices, there's never a dull moment at J&M Foods. Its products are great for everyday pleasure and make the perfect gift. In addition, the company is al- ways exploring new possibilities to tickle the taste buds and provide something new for its customers' enjoyment. In keeping with the 100-year-old family recipe that inspired the great tasting Original Cheese Straws, J&M Foods is committed to maintaining its heritage of providing great products made from the finest ingredients available. All of its products are trans fat free and baked with care. Its latest creation and something it's very proud to add to the Janis & Melanie line of products comes in the form of a large, soft-baked cookie (3 inches in diameter). They're made with butter, whole egg and a whole lot of love. Varieties include Chocolate Chunk, Brownie and Oatmeal Cranberry. Each car- ton contains eight 1-ounce cookies, which are individually wrapped. Enjoy them with milk, coffee, tea, ice cream or by themselves anytime as a snack. J&M Foods enjoys being flexible enough to handle all its cus- tomers' needs. Located in a 32,000 square foot facility residing on 21 acres, it has room to grow along with its customers. Centrally located and nationally recognized, J&M Foods is an award-winning market leader within the specialty foods in- dustry. Visit J&M Foods at booth #1082. For more information, call 800.264.2278. Nature's Crush: A New Way to Enjoy Microwave Popcorn Popcorn is perhaps one of the most under- stated snacks out there. We all think of it when we head to the movies or pop in a DVD for movie night, but somehow popcorn often seems to take a backseat to some of its snacking counterparts like chips and granola bars. Maybe it's because many pre-packaged popcorns have a lot of sugar or salt, or that traditional microwave popcorn packaging is a concern. Whatever the reason, popcorn is a better-for-you snack option we just may not be eating enough of, and Nature's Crush will change the way you think about popcorn. Nature's Crush is a revolutionary new all- natural microwave popcorn that makes snacking on popcorn fun and delicious. Na- ture's Crush microwave popcorn is different because it uses real herbs and spices, not ar- tificial flavors, colors or preservatives, to create a whole new, gourmet popcorn expe- rience. The original flavor, Blend 23, is a blend of 23 different herbs and spices, from fragrant rosemary to kickin' cayenne pepper, and the recipe is influenced by the cooking one of the company founders did with his Italian grandmother as a child. Nature's Crush actually began right in his home many years ago, and when neighbors got a whiff of the aromatic goodness they came knock- ing at the door, and the rest is history. Word of the delicious popcorn spread like crazy and became known for its wildly rustic coat of crushed seasonings. Today, Nature's Crush microwave popcorn is available in three flavors: Original Blend 23, Light & Zesty Blend with Lemon, Pepper and Garlic and Aromatic Herb Blend with Rosemary, Basil and Garlic. Nature's Crush isn't just a great-tasting pop- corn. The first to crack the code on how to get real herbs and spices into a microwave bag, Na- ture's Crush has revolutionized microwave popcorn. Until Nature's Crush came along, no manufacturer had been bold enough to use real herbs and spices in a microwave popcorn bag, and it was no easy feat. But after a lot of time, investment and persever- ance, Nature's Crush has changed the game in microwave popcorn. You'll see the real herbs and spices in each bag of Nature's Crush microwave popcorn. Nature's Crush is a microwave popcorn you can feel great about eating and sharing. Nature's Crush does not contain perfluorooc- tanoic (PFOA), a potentially harmful sub- stance that is found in other microwave popcorn bags. Na- ture's Crush mi- crowave popcorn contains no MSG, ar- tificial colors, artifi- cial ingredients or preservatives, and Nature's Crush microwave popcorn is whole grain, gluten-free, vegan and certified non- GMO. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, parties and to take movie night to a whole new level, Nature's Crush microwave popcorn will fill the whole house with the aroma of delicious goodness. Nature's Crush microwave pop- corn is a great snacking option for the whole family, and is making microwave popcorn a pantry must-have once again. For more information, call 978.475.1807 or visit naturescrushpopcorn.com.

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