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SWEETS & TREATS SHOW EXTRA www.gourmetnews.com n MAY 2018 n GOURMET NEWS S T 1 0 Snacking Just Got a Whole Lot Healthier Clever Cookie is launching a new line under the brand Shrewd Food. The Shrewd Food line is about snacks for those that are criti- cally thinking about their food and driving the "Better For You" snacking initiatives. Shrewd Food is setting a whole new level of expectations for these health-conscious snackers. Flavored Protein Crisps are puffed using the highest percentage of protein isolate and then coated in real cheese. The end result is a snack that tastes like cheese puffs from childhood, but have over an unheard of 65 percent protein. (That's nearly two times the percent of protein bars.) The fat, carbs and sugars are 3g, 2g, 1g, which is incredibly low, especially for a snack that tastes so good. Visit the Shrewd Food (Clever Cookie) booth for delicious sam- ples. Watch the video at www.shrewdfood.net/video. Looking for protein cookies that taste normal? Shrewd Food just launched two flavors of High Protein Cookies that taste just like delicious everyday cookies: Oat & Berry and Oat & Chip. These cookies taste so good that you would only know the benefits of them if you were reading the bag. These cookies come packed with 8g of pro- tein plus a billion count of probiotics, prebiotics and the nutrients of a serving of fruits and veggies. Why would any- one eat another cookie? Try them for yourself. For more information, visit booth #464, go to www.shrewdfood.net or contact David Wild at david.wild@clevercookie.com or 516.208.4144, x102. New Facility Allows Country Fresh Food to Keep Pace with Double-Digit Growth Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. will soon be moving into a new facility that will not only be state of the art, but more impor- tantly, it will allow the company to add new products to go along with keeping up their double-digit growth of the past few years. Ed Stockton, President of Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc., explains, "This new facility allows us to add other types of equipment to package items for which we have customer demand. We do quite a bit of private labeling and have had to turn customers away the past few years that would have proven to be good busi- ness; however, we are known for not only our premium fudge, but also our depend- ability and commitment to our customers. We would never risk letting them down by over-extending ourselves." Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. manufac- tures over 100 different fla- vors of premium bulk fudge, both regular and sugar-free. Additionally, it offers a variety of different sized packages of fudge for most any size and type of re- tailer, as well as fudge mix for those who wish to make fudge on premises. It offers private label as well. Visit Country Fresh Food & Confections, Inc. at booth #366. For more information, email info@country freshfood.com or go to www.countryfresh food.com. The company will also be at booth #5306 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Divine Chocolate's New Packaging Refresh Divine Chocolate, the only chocolate com- pany which is fair trade and co-owned by cocoa farmers, has redesigned its packaging for the first time in five years. The refresh is intended to make its bars stand out on shelves and communicate its brand story more effectively. The redesign includes a new embossed "Owned by Cocoa Farmers" seal on the bars. After extensive brand research, Divine Chocolate found that 1 in 10 consumers were more likely to buy Divine Chocolate because of its new seal. Troy Pearley, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Divine Chocolate North America says, "At the end of the day, the reason why people buy Divine Chocolate is because it's seriously good chocolate. Additionally, with our new pack design, we have a strong opportunity to in- spire consumers by highlighting the fact that the farmer ownership model is at the heart of our business." Other modifications to the front of pack design include changing the adinkra symbols to a uniform color so that customers can more easily navigate the range, switching chocolate bar's descriptors' color to white text for improved legibil- ity, and placing cocoa percentages on the front of bars for consumers interested in cocoa content. "High cocoa flavored bars have been growing fast as chocolate explorers discover new and excit- ing ways to enjoy the benefits of higher cocoa such as richer taste and lower sugar," explains Senior Marketing Manager, Liz Miller, about the choice to include cocoa percentages on the front of the packaging. The back of the bars also include new cer- tifications from The Vegan Society and B Corporation as well as new placement of the Non-GMO Project seal. Addi- tional markers include simplified product claims such as no artifi- cial ingredients, all natural, 100 percent pure cocoa butter, and no palm oil or soy. A recent analysis of market researchers at Nielsen have found that products with non-GMO claims have seen a +18.2 percent boost in sales, while products free from artificial colors and flavors have received a +16.2 percent increase in the last five years. Visit Divine Chocolate at booth #2164. For more information, go to www.divine chocolate.com. Introducing Hammond's Organic Candy Canes and Lollipops Hammond's Brands, the parent company of Hammond's Candies and Old Dominion Peanut Company, has expanded its hard candy segment with new, USDA Certified Organic Candy Canes, Lollipops and nostal- gia hard candies. Beloved for its delicious handmade candies since 1920, the Denver, Colorado-based confectioner is delighting customers with an all-natural take on its tra- ditional treats. The Hammond's Organic Candy Cane lineup includes six flavorful favorites: Mint, Cherry, Cinnamon, Butterscotch, Strawberry and Root Beer, each available in a 1.75- ounce size with an MSRP of $3.49. The Or- ganic Lollipop assortment features four tempting flavors: Cherry, Lemon, Mint and Orange, each available in a 1-ounce size with an MSRP of $2.99. "Over the last few years, the organic product market has expanded rapidly, and we know that candy lovers are looking for clean alternatives to their favorite treats," said Andrew Whisler, Hammond's Executive Vice President of Mar- keting and Business De- velopment. "Our new Organic Lollipops and Candy Canes will satisfy their sweet tooth, with- out artificial colors or in- gredients, and at a comparable price to the traditional versions." "Receiving USDA Organic Certification for this new assortment has been an exciting achievement for our team," added Andrew Schuman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "I think customers will be pleased to discover they can enjoy the same delicious fla- vors they crave from Ham- mond's with all-natural recipes." Visit Hammond's at booth #883. For more information, go to www.hammondscandies .com or call 888.226.3999. Follow the com- pany on Facebook at www.facebook.com /hammondscandies and Instagram at @hammondscandies. Alpine Valley Bakery: Nutrition You Can Trust, Taste You Will Love At Alpine Valley Bakery, the secret to qual- ity is to keep it simple: only use the best or- ganic ingredients to make healthy and delicious products. The company stands by its promise to never use artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors or preservatives. Its products are full of whole grains, are USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified. Made using only clean and simple ingredi- ents, Alpine Valley Bakery products will de- liver not only nutrition, but the delicious taste and soft texture 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 Hawai- ian rolls. Even better: the com- pany's sliced breads are full of whole grains, omega-3s, and have less 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 customers. 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 bak- ery products. Alpine Valley Bakery. Nutrition you can trust, taste you will love. For more information, contact one of the following: Anthony Esposito, Brand Man- ager, 229.977.2343, Anthony.Esposito@ Flocorp.com; Stuart Newton, SVP Specialty Retail, 770.377.4058, Stuart.New- town@Flocorp.com.