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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA GOURMET NEWS n MAY 2017 n www.gourmetnews.com S T 2 5 Innovative, Nostalgic Frozen Custard Wins World Dairy Expo For more than 40 years, Double Rainbow has been making award-winning ice creams, frozen custards, sorbets and soy creams, and 2016 was no different. As its newest line of frozen custards, fruit ices and malts hit shelves across the country, customers clam- ored for its twists on nostalgic flavor combi- nations and exciting new textures created by swirling rich and creamy custards together with refreshing fruit ices. Double Rainbow's indulgent new flavors include Chocolate and Vanilla Malt, Sea Salt Caramel, Original Vanilla, Vanilla and Blue- berry Pomegranate, Mango Tangerine, Rasp- berry, Tart Cherry and its Grand Champion World Dairy Expo winner, Strawberry Lemon. Beating out more than 170 frozen desserts to claim the Grand Champion title, the award-winning Strawberry Lemon blends perfectly tart lemons and summer-sweet strawberries together in a delicious fruit ice, which is then swirled with Double Rain- bow's rich and creamy Original Vanilla Custard, a classic blend of egg, cream and Madagascar vanilla. Double Rainbow is a family-owned and oper- ated business that began as the shared dream of two friends: to make perfectly creamy and deli- ciously simple ice cream. In 1976, in the heart of San Francisco, those friends took a leap and signed a lease on what would be their first ice cream parlor. Later that day, a double rainbow lit up the San Francisco skyline and Double Rainbow Ice Cream was born. Forty years and several hundred flavors later, Double Rainbow makes award-winning super-pre- mium ice creams, custards and non-dairy frozen desserts. It has won dozens of "Best Of" awards over the years, including "Best in America" in the Grand National Lick Off. Double Rainbow strives today to continue the mission it was founded on all those years ago: to make creamy, rich, thick, absolutely delicious desserts. For more information, go to www.double rainbow.com or email info@double rainbow.com. Once Again Organic Cashew Butter in New 12-Ounce Size Once Again Nut Butter is proud to announce a favorite product in a new size – Once Again Organic Cashew Butter is now avail- able in 12-ounce jars. In fact, natural cashew butter is available in 12-ounce jars also, along with all of its almond butters. These SRP-friendly versions of some of the com- pany's most favorite products provide impact at retail with their attractive price point. With more than 40 years in the nut butter business, Once Again Nut Butter's em- ployee-owners are proud to make such a de- licious product. Cashew butter is excellent in a sandwich, and is a versatile ingredient for savory as well as sweet recipes, to make de- licious sauces, spreads, smoothies and baked goods. In fact, it has an entire deck of chef- developed recipes starring its cashew butter. As with all of the com- pany's nut butters, your cus- tomers benefit from buying a product that is vegan, kosher certified, gluten-free certified and non-GMO verified. Its glass jars are superior for packaging, with excellent bar- rier properties that not only keep external contaminants and odors from the product but also prevent oxygen from entering and causing spoilage. Its nut butters have a longer shelf life and require no preserva- tives. Unlike plastic, glass has the advantage of a minimal carbon footprint, as glass can be recycled endlessly, with minimal energy consumption to melt down and re- manufacture. Plus, the glass jars are handy for re-use in the kitchen, in the shop and for crafts and stor- age containers. Sustainability has been fundamental at Once Again since the company started in 1976. For more information, go to www.once againnutbutter.com. Soul Sprout Debuts New Plant-Powered Snack Innovations Soul Sprout™, a pioneer in the organic sprouted food movement, announced that it has unveiled new products that will have among the cleanest and most nutritious in- gredients in the bar category. Six new Nut Bars, including three sweet and three savory options, as well as new Almond Butter Bites have been introduced and will continue Soul Sprout's mission of nourishing the body and soul with Accelerated Nutrition™ through great-tasting foods made with organic, non- GMO, sprouted and plant-powered ingredi- ents. "Our vision at Soul Sprout is to create truly delicious, nutrient-dense foods rooted in sprouted nutrition that people love eating as much for their taste as how they make them feel," said Matt Fuller, Chief Executive Officer of Soul Sprout. "We're thrilled to add these bold new flavors to our popular origi- nal nut bar line and offer a modern twist on traditional truffles with our new Almond Butter Bites, which continue our dedication to delight taste buds with real, plant-powered food. We know once people experience the difference clean nutrition can have on well- ness, they want to infuse it into every meal and snack, and these new foods will give our fans and brand newcomers even more ways to do so." Like all other Soul Sprout foods, the new snacks are USDA Organic and powered by nutrient-rich sprouted nuts and seeds. They are also free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar, yet packed with flavor. Nut Bars (SRP $3.00) – made with nuts, chia seeds, hemp seeds, fruits or cacao nibs and sweetened with coconut nectar for a satisfy- ing, protein-packed treat (already available in Blueberry Burst, Wow Cacao Nib, Cran- berry Crush, Charming Cherry Chocolate, Gotta Getta Gojiberry and Go for Goldenberry). Savory: Hoppin' Jalapeno Al- mond, Sea Salt Vinegar and Sweet 'N Salty. Sweet: Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip. Almond Butter Bites (SRP $5.99) – a new configuration of the brand's beloved truffles, each bite combines rich almond butter, sweet fruits and 4 grams of plant-based protein for a guilt-free dessert or energizing snack in a modern gusseted bag; available in Cacao Al- mond, Cinnamon and Mexican Hot Choco- late. Soul Sprout's promise of Accelerated Nu- trition starts with the process of "sprouting," which maximizes the nutrient potential of the ingredient by enhancing its bioavailability, or ability of the body to absorb nutrients. Sprouting activates enzymes, which begin breaking down the seeds and nuts, so the nu- trients within them can be more readily ab- sorbed into the bloodstream. Soul Sprout foods, including gra- nola bars, nut bars, almond butter truffles, almond crackers and grain- free cereal, are available at Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Sprouts Farmers Market and other natural grocers throughout the United States, as well as online at www.soulsprout.com/shop. About Soul Sprout Originally founded as Two Moms in the Raw, Soul Sprout is the next generation of a brand dedicated to great-tasting snacks made with organic, non-GMO, sprouted ingredi- ents that nourish your body and soul. Soul Sprout granola bars, nut bars, grain-free ce- real, almond butter truffles and almond crackers are packed with plant-based nutri- tion, including organic nuts, seeds, grains, vegetables, fruits and herbs and spices, and are free of gluten, wheat, soy, dairy and sugar. For more information, visit www .soulsprout.com. Satisfying Snacks from YummyHealth What do all snackers have in common? They want to eat something good. Isn't satisfaction the beauty of snacking, anyway? But as Millennial snackers gain more and more spending power, we're entering a new generation of "good." The requirements of what makes something "good" are chang- ing, and it's crucial to understand how these new meanings relate to your consumer. Is it good for their health? Is it good for their lifestyle? Is it good for their tastebuds? As a retailer, you may think, "How can I do it all?" Introducing YummyHealth ® – exceeding the new demands of "good" with unbeliev- ably craveable fly-off-the-shelf snacks! Satisfy Their Munchin' Mind Since its founding, the YummyHealth crew has been on a mission to chop out needless junk from everyone's favorite mainstream snack foods. We're talking tons of sugar, fat, processed starches and additives that can weigh on a snacker's conscience (and scale, too!) All YummyHealth products are lower in fat and sugars, and free from gluten, trans fats and GMOs. Satisfy Their Hungry Heart We know today's snackers yearn for more than just a killer treat – they fill up on ad- ventures. Families need portable fuel for their active lifestyles. All YummySnack ® bars are single serving, and crunchy puffs are available in 100 calorie packs for a quick, healthy snack on-the-go. Satisfy Their Tickin' Tastebuds Yu m m y S n a c k s satisfy every crav- ing: sweet, salty, spicy and everything in-be- tween. YummyHealth's talented team of researchers, doctors and food scientists have worked hard to find tasty real-food ingredi- ents that deliver unique trending flavors like Sriracha Ranch, Cookie Dough and even Spicy Mango! Satisfy Their Rumblin' Tummies Unlike other snack foods, Yummy- Health products are packed with filling fiber, energizing protein and brain- healthy omega-3s that actually keep snackers going until their next meal. No energy crashes from empty calories – just a delicious power snack they'll crave again and again. Most importantly, is YummyHealth good for your bottom line? IRI August 2016 claims, "Category sales flat except for the better-for-you products." What are you waiting for? For more information, go to www.yummy health.com, call 561.509.0366 or email info@yummyhealth.com.