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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2017 n GOURMET NEWS S T 2 4 Chappaqua Crunch Granola: Granola for Granola Lovers The beginnings of the granola we see up and down the grocery aisles today can actually be traced back more than a hundred years, starting out as a breakfast and snack made primarily of whole grains baked until crisp. Nuts, sweeteners and sometimes fruit were added to the grains for flavor and texture, then commonly enjoyed plain, with milk or added to yogurt. But over time, the popular- ity of granola, because of its perception as a healthy option, has led to a proliferation of granola formulations and innovations. Gra- nola has been re-invented, but not necessar- ily for the better. Many "granola" products on the market today contain lots of sugar, are high in fat and many don't even contain the whole grains that are the hallmark of true granola. For many, granola is hardly even granola anymore. There is a better option. Chappaqua Crunch Granola is real granola – a granola for granola lovers. Chappaqua Crunch Gra- nola is what granola is supposed to be – all- natural, good for you and absolutely delicious. It has everything you want from a granola and nothing you don't. Chappaqua Crunch Granola was founded by Debbie Waugh, who began her granola business as a hobby, trying to find a better granola option for her own kids, and grew it into a success- ful business. While many granola products today add a lot of sugar to create a sweet in- dulgent product, Chappaqua Crunch Granola is slightly sweet with a delicious natural flavor. Chappaqua Crunch Granola is made with organic custom rolled oats, real fruit, nuts and seeds – and is as perfect for topping yo- gurt, fruit or a smoothie bowl as it is on its own, with milk for break- fast or tossed into pancakes or cookies. Chappaqua Crunch Granola is certified non-GMO, contains 23 grams of whole grains per serving, is naturally free from preservatives, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, trans fat and cholesterol. Chappaqua Crunch Granola is available in eight varieties, including nut-free, organic and gluten-free options, Original Granola, Simply Granola, Simply Granola with Blue- berries and Bananas, Simply Granola Pome- granate and Flax, Simply Granola with Cranberries, Gluten Free: Simply Granola Flax and Fruit, Gluten Free: Simply Granola Vanilla and Flax. Granola today can certainly span the nutritional spectrum from healthy to indulgent, but Chap- paqua Crunch was founded on the belief that food should be made by hand, good for you and absolutely delicious. Unlike many other gra- nola products on the market, Chappaqua Crunch granola marries a slightly sweet, de- licious flavor with wholesome ingredients – and that makes Chappaqua Crunch Granola is a pantry staple that is versatile, wholesome and delicious. For more information, call 978.475.1807 or visit chappaquacrunchgranola.com. Abdallah Candies' New Caramel Creations Satisfies the Rise in Category Popularity Abdallah Candies, a Minnesota-based candy company, has introduced new varieties to its highly popular "Old Fashioned Caramels" category. Known particularly for the pre- mium caramel, Abdallah Candies' individu- ally twist-wrapped butter caramel morsels now have companions that are every bit as mouthwatering. New flavors such as choco- late-vanilla-sea-salt-twist, roasted-almond- coconut and toffee-almond caramel now accompany the best-selling plain butter caramels. Available packaged in 7 ounce bags or in bulk, the new varieties extend the line with unique flavor combina- tions that perfectly com- plement the ultra-soft creamy caramel the com- pany is famous for. For those who manufacture and desire the famous caramel flavor and want a caramel that is soft, creamy and won't flow off their product, 12 pound blocks are avail- able. Abdallah Candies is a fourth generation, Minnesota family-owned gourmet confec- tioner which manufactures more than 200 varieties of specialty chocolates, including 24 flavors and two sizes of fresh cream truffles, tender toffees, caramels, stemmed cherries, fruits, clusters, creams, nougats and sugar free chocolates. Products are available packaged for everyday and seasonal sales and are also available in bulk. For more information, visit booth #983 and SFFS booth #2453, go to www.abdallah candies.com or call 800.348.7325. WOODSTOCK Cravings: The New Organic Snack Solution From Millenials to Baby Boomers, we have become a nation of snackers – anytime, any- where. The reality is, we are all pretty busy, and busy calendars aside, more and more people are choosing to eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day as part of a healthy lifestyle. Millenials, who are on- the-go more than any generation before, are now the largest demographic group in the country and they see most eating occasions as mini-meals that boost their energy, fulfill their flavor passions or even relieve stress. Baby Boomers, who actually spend the most on snacks, are looking for items that offer health or functional benefits. As these con- sumers "snackify" their lives, they are seek- ing simple solutions that meet their specific snacking needs. A protein recharge after a workout? Go get 'em, tiger! On the flip side, let's face it – sometimes you just need some chocolate! With every passing day, people are be- coming more educated about food and more aware of the benefits of organic and non- GMO options. Like never before, consumers are reaching for organic among all of their foods choices at the shelf, from raw produce for preparing full meals for their family at home, to their center store food items – in- cluding their snacks. As a leader in packaged snacks and a brand committed to organic and non-GMO food for more than 30 years, WOOD- STOCK ® is excited to introduce a new line of certified organic snacks specifically de- signed to answer the call of everyone's crav- ings, whatever they may be. If you need some- thing nutritious or something just down- right delicious, WOOD- STOCK Cravings has exactly what you're looking for. This new organic snack line has a broad offering of delicious new flavor combinations alongside its best-selling fa- vorites: 20 items in five snacking occasion categories. WOODSTOCK's bright and bold new packaging will catch consumer attention and the smart color coded system will ease their shopping and selection process. GETAWAY Cravings "Escape to extraordi- nary!" Depart from the day-to-day with these snacks infused with global flavors. SUPERFRUIT Cravings "Superfruit with antioxidants to boost!" Small but mighty antioxidant-packed fruits pro- vide a healthy boost to your snacking. SWEET Cravings "Not so sinful-ly sweet!" Perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a sweet treat without the guilt. POWER Cravings "Pump up the pro- tein!" Fuel your day with these powerful pro- tein-rich snacking options. BALANCED Cravings "Nutritionally bal- anced for snacking valiance!" A wide array of nourishing flavor combina- tions are available for any snacking occa- sion. So go ahead … Eat Because It's Good®! Whether you're hitting the gym, dreaming of a tropical beach or need that af- ternoon pick-me-up, WOODSTOCK has five delicious and organic reasons to give in to your cravings. Salem Baking Company's Gluten-Free Moravian Cookies Certified by Gluten Intolerance Group Everyone deserves a great tasting cookie, and Salem Baking Company's Gluten Free Moravian Cookies are no exception. The company has earned the Certified Gluten- Free label from the Gluten Intolerance Group for all six of its gluten-free cookie flavors. "Our chefs worked tirelessly to perfect each recipe with the goal of creating the very best gluten-free cookies available," said Scott Livengood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Salem Baking Company. "Con- sumers shouldn't have to sacrifice great flavor in order to be gluten free, so we wanted these new cookies to be just as flavorful and deli- cious as our classic Moravian Cookies." Moravian Cookies are known for being thin, crisp and packed with flavor to allow the premium ingredients to shine. Gluten- free flavors include: Double Chocolate – rich melted artisan chocolate is poured into each batch and blended with premium cocoa; Toasted Coconut – sweet toasted coconut flakes are combined with whole eggs and finely milled wheat flour; Salted Caramel – creamy caramel is melted and folded into the dough, mingling with just a pinch of sea salt. Each flavor is baked using only the finest, most essential ingredients, with no preservatives, artificial colors or ar- tificial flavors. Each cookie contains 15 calo- ries or less. These 5-ounce boxes have an SRP of $5.99. Salem Baking also offers Gluten Free De- lightfully Thin & Crispy Cookies in Double Chocolate Chip, Caramel Chocolate Chip and White Chocolate Macadamia. Salem Baking Company, based in Win- ston-Salem, North Carolina, is a leading provider of pre- mium gourmet baked goods. For generations, Salem Bak- ing Company has been culti- vating the tradition of Old World Moravian baking using time-honored recipes and the most coveted ingredients from around the world. The company specializes in distinctive prod- ucts that celebrate pure and cherished fla- vors. Artisan product lines include Moravian Cookies, Cheese Straws, Shortbread Cookies and Delightfully Thin & Crispy Cookies. For more information, call 800.274.2994, email orders@salembaking.com or visit www.salembaking.com.