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NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 2 SUZIE'S Thin Cakes Going Organic Good Groceries Company, under its popular SUZIE'S Brand, continues to launch cate- gory-changing healthy products while im- proving its healthy natural staples. Good Groceries continues to provide healthy, nu- trient rich, unique, GMO-free and delicious products. SUZIE'S Thin Cakes with their bold new look highlighting their non-GMO status, Whole Grain Council and low calories per serving are now being produced with organic ingredients. These puffed grain cakes are thin enough to be used as a bread substitute, perfect with your favorite topping or simply delicious by themselves as a favorite snack. SUZIE'S Puffed Cakes are now also made with organic spelt and kamut, providing a de- licious alternative to traditional rice cakes. Available in six delectable flavor profiles to satisfy the most discerning customer's taste buds. SUZIE'S Nut Butter filled cookies rede- fine indulgent adult snacking, combining all the nutrient and mineral benefits from nut butters with a decadently delicious cookie, resulting in an exquisite snack experience. The patented process for the filled cookies results in 45 percent of the cookie being the filling. Cookie Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, Hazelnut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream filled cookies change your idea of a treat forever. SUZIE'S has also launched Nut Butter Sandwich Cookies in five amazing flavor profiles: Oat & Honey with Peanut Butter, Oat & Cranberry with Almond Butter, Oat & Coconut with Cashew Butter, Shortbread with Cookie Butter and Shortbread with Hazelnut Butter. SUZIE'S soft & creamy cookie line will drive sales and profits as the consumer will need to savor each flavor over and over. Now introducing SUZIE'S Rice Cakes & Dip. Combining bestselling Thin Cakes cut into bite size pieces with a reservoir of Peanut Butter, Coconut or Chocolate Hazelnut Dip pro- vides a satisfyingly delicious snacking experience. Mid- morning at the office, lunch or afternoon pick me up, SUZIE'S Dippers will become the "go to" snack. Looking to fit all the benefits of quinoa into your busy lifestyle? Leave it to SUZIE'S! Shelf-stable ready to eat quinoa in four delicious flavor profiles: Olive Oil, Asian, Tex Mex and Indian Spice. Healthy and delicious, they warm in the microwave in 60 seconds. SUZIE'S RTE Quinoa Meals are a perfect side dish for two or meal replacement for one. At the office, away at college, on the go or anytime, SUZIE'S RTE provide a welcome alternative to lunch, dinner or as a satisfying and healthy snack. SUZIE'S Black Rice Milk, 2 Peas & A Bean Snacks, Nut Butter Filled Cookies, Organic Thin Cakes, Quinoa Non-Dairy Bever- age, Quinoa RTE Meals, Organic Crackers, Organic Puffed Cakes, Ancient Grain Flat Breads and other quality, natural foods are available at fine grocery stores throughout North America. SUZIE'S – innovation you can taste! In- novation for your health! Innovation that drives sales! Visit SUZIE'S at booth #1230. For more in- formation, go to www.good-groceries.com, email info@good-groceries.com or call 718.768.0821. Wholesome Goodness: Next Generation Snacks Drive Growth Consumer demand for natural, healthier products is driving today's growth in the gro- cery aisles. The consumer mandate has ex- panded, seeking items that deliver a bundle of benefits including being purposeful, au- thentic, nutritious, delicious, affordable and safe. While there are many natural products available, few can deliver the broad spec- trum of benefits offered by Wholesome Goodness ® . One product example is the company's Omega Granola Bars that deliver an amazing bundle of benefits in each bar: all natural, only 100 calories, excellent source of fiber, 5g of whole grains, 250mg Omega 3, 825mg Omega 6, low in sodium, nutrition expert cre- ated, gold medal winner, peanut free, less than 1g added sugar, Smart Snacks in Schools, cholesterol and trans fat free, kosher. With health and wellness now a main- stream trend with consumers, Wholesome Goodness products were created to deliver on this ever-increasing demand. They were also developed with renowned nutrition ex- pert Dr. David Katz, the founding director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, to provide an unquestioned creden- tial that every item is nutritious. While the granola bars deliver a broad bundle of benefits, they're also perfect for kids, being low in sugar and peanut free, made in a peanut-free facility. They qualify under the USDA's Smart Snacks in Schools program, and in 2016, won Gold Medals for Superior Taste and Overall Quality Excel- lence from the presti- gious Masters in Taste of Chefs in America. Importantly, the company is committed to the 'Whole Mission.' Every Wholesome Goodness product is free of artificial colors, flavors, cholesterol, trans fat, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, and it bans more than 128 ingredients that are used by other food companies. From granola bars to cereal, snack mixes and chips, Wholesome Goodness products offer a great bundle of benefits and have won multiple awards, including New Snack Product of the Year for its Sweet Chili & Omega tortilla chips. Drive sales by giving consumers what they're demanding – naturally de- licious foods that are truly better-for-you. Wholesome Goodness has all the tools you need, including display ready shippers, mobile coupons, demos and strong promotional feature options. Join the nutri- tious and delicious revolution today! For more information, go to www.wholesome-goodness.com or www.facebook.com/EatWholesome. Hawaiian Host and Mauna Loa About Hawaiian Host, Inc. Hawaiian Host, Inc., parent company to Hawaiian Host ® and Mauna Loa ® brands, is a leading manufacturer of premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks. Renowned for providing an authentic chocolate and macadamia nut experience, the iconic Hawaii company has been offer- ing a variety of high-quality, delicious products, from fine confectionery gifts to indulgent snacks, for more than 80 years. A dry roasting process decades in the mak- ing, combined with a commitment to pre- mium ingredients, including hand-selected macadamias and a signature chocolate recipe, makes Hawaiian Host, Inc. a leader in the category and a favorite among chocolate and macadamia fans around the globe. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawai- ian Host, Inc. produces more than 40 unique premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks and distributes them to more than 25 countries, with manufacturing fa- cilities in Hawaii and Los Angeles. About Mauna Loa Mauna Loa, a brand under the iconic Hawai- ian Host, Inc. company umbrella, offers a va- riety of flavorful macadamia nut prod- ucts, perfect for every- day snacking. With its proprietary dry roasting process that's been mas- tered over the past 60- plus years, Mauna Loa delivers premium qual- ity macadamias featur- ing a signature crunch and rich, buttery flavor that's meant to be shared and savored. Offering an assortment of flavors, from sweet to salty to savory, Mauna Loa products provide a taste of the tropics anytime, any- where. In addition to being convenient grab- and-go snacks, Mauna Loa's macadamia nuts add an exciting crunch to any home recipe. You can transform your dishes and surprise your taste buds. Available in a wide variety of flavors, the nuts make a great addition to your recipes any time of day. Headquartered in Hilo, Hawaii, Mauna Loa's large variety of prod- ucts are available through all major trade channels in the United States and select in- ternational markets. For more information, visit www.hawaiian host.com and www.maunaloa.com. Alpine Valley Bakery Offers Organic Products Alpine Valley Bread is now Alpine Valley Bakery! All the same organic nutrition you love, but with a bright new look and name. At Alpine Valley Bakery, the secret to quality is to keep it simple: only use the best organic ingredients to make healthy and de- licious products. The company stands by its promise to never use artificial flavors, sweet- eners, colors or preservatives. Its products are full of whole grains, are USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Made using only clean and simple ingredients, Alpine Valley Bakery products will deliver not only nutrition, but the delicious taste and soft tex- ture your whole family will love. Alpine Valley Bakery makes a full line of organic sliced breads ranging from smooth and simply delicious Country White, sweet soft Raisin Cinna-Wheat, to grainy and crunchy Multi Grain with Omega-3 (its No. 1 seller), and even organic Hawaiian rolls. Even bet- ter: its sliced breads are full of whole grains, Omega-3s, and have fewer than 100 calories per slice. In 1995, Alpine Valley opened its first bakery in Mesa, Arizona and soon captured a growing local market and loyal cus- tomers. Popularity grew, and one year later, its products were being sold in grocery stores. Since that time, Alpine Valley has grown into a nationally distributed brand, sold in Costco, Sam's Club, Kroger, Sprouts and many other stores throughout the country, and is a leading brand of high quality organic bakery products. Alpine Valley Bakery: nutri- tion you can trust, taste you will love. For more information, visit booth #411, or contact one of the following: Dave Hanke, Vice President Organics Sales Western U.S., 480.435.5312, DHanke@AlpineValley Bread.com or Jeff Bagley, Vice President Organics Sales Eastern U.S., 859.801.8829, Jeff.Bagley@AlpineValleyBread.com.

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