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2 1 December 2017 SNACKING NEWS Stonewall Kitchen Chunky Peanut Butter Named a Winner by SELF.com Award-winning specialty food producer Stonewall Kitchen is pleased to announce that its Chunky Peanut Butter received a win- ning spot in the 2017 SELF Healthy Food Awards. "We're so honored to re- ceive this award," said Janine Somers, Director of Marketing at Stonewall Kitchen. "We pride ourselves in producing the highest quality and most innovative foods. To have passed SELF's strict criteria and rigorous standards with our Chunky Peanut Butter is very excit- ing! The ideal match for our delectable jams, our Chunky Peanut Butter is 100 percent wholesome and ab- solutely delicious. Made with just two ingredients, roasted peanuts and salt, we are proud to have this all natural product on our shelves." This is the second Healthy Food Award Stonewall Kitchen has received from SELF Editors. In 2016, Stonewall Kitchen re- ceived the award for its Spicy Tomato Salsa. Stonewall Kitchen 800.826.1752 www.stonewallkitchen.com New bare Pie Spice Apple Chips Bare Snacks ® is fueling shoppers' sea- sonal-flavored snack obsession this fall with the limited edition launch of bare ® Pie Spice Apple Chips. bare's newest product offers a classic blend of apple pie spices in a simply baked real fruit snack for the ulti- mate guilt-free indul- gence. Bare Pie Spice Apple Chips will be available in select grocers beginning in September with a re- tail price of $3.99 for a 3.4-ounce bag. "Shoppers prove year-over-year that they crave the rich flavors of fall, and we're thrilled to spice up the snack aisle with the flavors of a timeless fall comfort food in a better-for-you snack," said Santosh Padki, CEO at Bare Snacks. "Our original baked crunchy apple chips have long been the leading choice for snackers who demand simple ingredients, and our new Pie Spice Apple Chips fulfill that 'less is more' prom- ise by satisfying cravings for seasonal hol- iday flavors without the junk." Bare Pie Spice Apple Chips are made from fresh apples that are sliced thin and slow-baked with a fragrant blend of cinna- mon, allspice, cloves and a dash of sea salt for the perfect crunchy autumn snack. Containing only five simple ingre- dients, the new snack is Non- GMO Project Ver- ified, gluten free, fat free and a good source of fiber. Shoppers can also snack happy knowing bare Pie Spice Apple Chips contain no oil, preservatives or added sugar. Bare Pie Spice Apple Chips join the brand's existing portfolio of baked crunchy fruit chips, including bare Apple Chips, Coconut Chips, Banana Chips and new Chia Coconut Bites. Like all bare snacks, the new variety is baked, never fried, to deliver a crave-ably crunchy snack with the nutritious goodness of real fruit. bare www.baresnacks.com The Art of Snacking Smart Pearl and Johnny Beetroot & Garlic Dip takes people from "I don't like beets" to "Oh, maybe I love beets!" in just one bite. Combine with sour cream (or non- dairy alternative), hummus or mayo. Enjoy as a veg- etable dip, a wrap or sand- wich spread or as a sauce. Try as a sauce on fish tacos or add to shredded vegetables for "pink slaw." Ingredients include or- ganic beetroot, organic garlic, organic black pep- per, organic onion and sea salt. Like all Pearl and Johnny dip mixes, the ingre- dients are organic, non- GMO, real food ingredients, an approach the company refers to as "The Art of Snacking Smart." Other flavors in the line in- clude Spinach & Leek, Chili & Lime, and Maple & Onion. Each mix is packaged in a sin- gle-serve stand-up pouch that retails for $5.00. Pearl and Johnny 888.437.3235 www.pearlandjohnny.com New Greek Inspired Herbs & Olive Oil Hummus from Sabra Sabra Dipping Company has introduced a limited-edition flavor, Greek Inspired Herbs & Olive Oil, to its line of 16 flavors of hummus. "In the past, our con- sumers have really enjoyed our limited-edition re- leases and we are thrilled to introduce Greek In- spired Herbs & Olive Oil Hummus today," said Eric Greifenberger, Vice Presi- dent of Marketing at Sabra. "Everybody loves the fresh taste of Mediterranean foods, and in fact, this is one of the most de- licious we've ever had." Greek Inspired Herbs & Olive Oil hum- mus is an explosion of flavor from a simple mix of traditional Greek herbs, including oregano, thyme, mint and black pepper with a strong punch of lemon. "Limited edition flavors help us to un- derstand reactions to our culinary cre- ations by both loyal consumers, as well as new consumers," said Sara Braca, Marketing Director at Sabra. "One third of those who have never tried hum- mus find familiar flavors very compelling." Greek Inspired Herbs & Olive Oil hummus launched nationwide in September. The limited-edition flavor is vegan, non-GMO and gluten free. The sug- gested retail price is $3.99 for a 10-ounce container. Sabra 888.957.2272 www.sabra.com NestFresh Launches Expanded Pasture Raised Line and Hard Cooked Eggs NestFresh, a leader in sustainable, local, hu- mane and natural eggs has launched an ex- panded line of new pasture raised eggs alongside a line of hard cooked eggs. The brand will introduce Pasture Raised Organic Eggs, Pas- ture Raised Non-GMO Eggs and Pasture Raised Soy Free Eggs, all available in 12-count plastic or pulp cartons. Hard Cooked Or- ganic Eggs in a six-count pouch and Hard Cooked Cage Free Eggs in two-count, 12/2-count, six-count and eight-count packaging have also been introduced. The newest additions to NestFresh's line caters to consumers looking for a healthful way to enjoy the eggs they love from Nest- Fresh with added convenience, for protein- packed snacking options or meal solutions. Both the Pasture Raised Eggs and the Hard Cooked Eggs are the ideal way for con- sumers to reap the benefits of the com- pany's sustainability and humane-treatment practices in a new and versatile way. Fur- thering the brand's mission to bring shop- pers the healthiest eggs from happy hens, NestFresh's Pasture Raised Eggs are Cer- tified Humane, and the company has increased its standards for humane animal care, including in- creasing the outdoor space at all farms to a minimum of 108 square feet per bird. NestFresh cage-free eggs was the first na- tionally distributed egg line to receive the Non-GMO Project Veri- fied seal from the Non-GMO Project and to offer liquid and dry egg products that are also Non-GMO Project Verified for re- tail, food service and manufacturing. Today, it produces Certified Cage Free eggs, offering pasture raised eggs, organic eggs, omega-3 eggs and Non-GMO Free Range eggs. NestFresh 877.241.8385 www.nestfresh.com GeeFree Foods Launches Microwavable Sandwich Pockets GeeFree Foods recently launched a line of gluten-free, all-natural, frozen, microwavable sand- wich pockets in three vari- eties: Sausage, Egg and Cheese; Buffalo Chicken; and Cheese Pizza. GeeFree is the only manufacturer of gluten-free puff pastry prod- ucts in the United States. En- cased in GeeFree's signature pastry dough, the sandwich pockets come two per box and are free of antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, corn and soy. The microwavable sleeves keep them crispy. They retail for $6.99. Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich pock- ets are packed with uncured sausage, egg and cheddar cheese. Each 4.5 ounce serving has 320 calories and 12 grams of protein. The Buffalo Chicken variety is loaded with chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese and other de- licious ingredients. Each 4.5 ounce serving has 350 calories and 7 grams of protein. Finally, the Cheese Pizza version is brimming with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and zesty herbs. Each 4.5 ounce serving has 390 calories and 8 grams of protein. Since receiving an infusion of capital from its new in- vestment partner Procida Funding and Advisors, GeeFree has broadened its distribution channels. The brand is now sold in 43 states. GeeFree Foods 877.656.9417 www.geefree.com

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