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Restaurant Daily News 8 7 Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Seasonal Truffles Take Center Stage By MaDonna Schmitz, National Sales Manager, Abdallah Candies Abdallah Candies authentic truffles are now made in popular seasonal flavors. These new delicious truffle centers are sure to evoke childhood memories. Whether it's the warm flavor of a pumpkin pie, the smooth flavor of holi- day peppermint or the festive nutmeg flavor of eggnog cheer, these hand dec- orated truffles are uniquely satisfying. They are the perfect indulgence for any- one who can remember sitting around the holiday table enjoying your favorite holiday treat. Abdallah Candies' truffle centers are the real thing. Created with fresh heavy whip cream, rich chocolate and just the right mix of ingredients, these special seasonal delights are sure to ring in the holidays. These seasonal truffles are packaged in see- through window boxes and are also available in bulk. Abdallah Candies is known for its wide variety of high quality, delicious tasting choco- lates and caramels, including seasonal spe- cialties that also include holiday brittles, barks, wrapped caramels and many other hand gourmet confections. Abdallah Candies is a fourth generation, family owned company producing quality confections since 1909. Visit Abdallah Candies at Sweets & Snacks booth #983. For more information, go to www.abdallahcandies.com, call 800.348.7328, email service @abdallahcandies.com or email MaDonna Schmitz at madonnas@ abdallahcandies.com. Red Duck Foods Announces Recognition as a Certified B Corp Red Duck Foods, Inc., a premier condi- ment and sauce company committed to crafting superior organic ketchups, BBQ sauces, cocktail sauce and taco sauces, proudly announces the company is now a Certified B Corp. The nonprofit B Lab ® awards its certification to companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. "Sourcing organic ingredients and ensuring the quality and integrity of our products has always been one of our highest priorities," said co-Founder Shannon Oliver. "We're proud to share our creations with customers knowing we can trace the ingredients that went into each bottle. We believe in playing an active role in the communities we are a part of, and through our partnerships and contributions, we hope to be part of a positive change and a healthier world." "We're excited to welcome Red Duck Foods to our strong community of Certified B Corps in Portland," said Karen Lickteig, Communications Chair for B Local PDX. "We recently added six new Oregon B Corps, including Red Duck, putting us over the milestone of more than 100 Certified B Corps in Oregon. Red Duck should be proud to count their company among others who aren't just paying lip service to being 'sustainable,' but truly walking the talk." Red Duck specializes in unique twists on familiar favorites. With a keen eye for honest ingredi- ents and nuanced fla- vors, Red Duck's arti- san products elevate any meal and help to cut time spent in the kitchen. About B Corp™ Certified B Corps are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good. They meet the highest standards of overall social and environ- mental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are more than 2,000 Certified B Corporations in over 130 industries and 50 countries with one unifying goal – to redefine success in business. About Red Duck Foods, Inc. Red Duck Foods is a premier sauce company based in Portland, Oregon. Founded by Jessica Hilbert, Shannon Oliver and Karen Bonner in 2013 when they were graduate student classmates, their pioneering spirits believed regular condiments didn't cut the mustard. Red Duck's product line includes four ketchups, three BBQ sauces, three taco sauces and a cocktail sauce. Red Duck's products bring an arti- san approach to whole, honest ingredients while offering a unique, unexpected twist on familiar flavors. For more information, find the company on social media, go to www.redduckfoods.com or email info@redduckfoods.com. Introducing Coconut Island, Innovative Coconut Confections Anastasia Confections ® introduces its new line of innovative coconut confec- tions, Coconut Island ® , featuring 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award Winner, Coconut Cashew Crunch. Tapping into consumers' obsession for all things coconut, Anastasia leveraged its 30 years of coconut expertise to create Coconut Island's two new product lines: multi-award-winning Coconut Cashew Crunch and Coco Bites™. Both lines are gluten free. Coconut Cashew Crunch is a deli- ciously addictive tropical twist on a clas- sic brittle, handmade in copper kettles with premium cashews, shredded coconut, butter, brown sugar, sea salt and a hint of island breeze. This thin, crunchy, sweet snack is on-trend with consumers' demand for thin treats. "Thinning has been winning in the candy and snack aisles, as consumers seek both indulgent and better-for-you options," said Krisztina Toth, Brand Manager of Anastasia Confections. Coconut Cashew Crunch with Dark Chocolate Drizzle has already won three prestigious industry awards since its trade debut in 2017: Most Innovative New Product Award in the Gourmet/Premium Category at the NCA's 2017 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where product submissions are rated on taste, packaging, innovation and go-to- market feasibility, by a panel of judges including leading candy and snack buy- ers and other food industry experts. sofi™ Product of the Year Award at the Specialty Food Association's 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show, where it was selected from 3,000 entries across 39 cat- egories by a national panel of 62 special- ty food experts to win the competition's highest honor and the first ever Product of the Year Award. Gold sofi Award in the Sweet Snacks Category in the Specialty Food Association's 2017 sofi Awards competi- tion, where products were judged in a blind tasting based on flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, as well as ingredient quality. Coconut Cashew Crunch comes in three delicious flavors: Original Recipe, Dark Chocolate Drizzle and Key Lime, and is available in 5-ounce and 2.5-ounce stand-up pouches at MSRPs of $4.49 and $2.99 respectively. Coco Bites is the other delicious new product line from Coconut Island. Based on Anastasia's world-famous Coconut Pattie recipe, Coco Bites features moist shredded coconut drenched in rich, dark chocolate, topped with toasted coconut. It comes in three delicious flavors: Original Recipe, Key Lime and Pina Colada, and is available in 5-ounce and 2.5-ounce stand-up pouches at MSRPs of $4.49 and $2.99 respectively. About Anastasia Confections Anastasia Confections, maker of world- famous Coconut Patties, has been com- mitted to creating innovative tropical con- fections since 1984. Its products, made in an SQF Level 2 facility in Orlando, Florida, include Coconut Patties, Salt Water Taffy, Choc-O-Gators, Key Lime Cookies and now Coconut Cashew Crunch and Coco Bites. Anastasia is a Las Olas Confections & Snacks brand. Visit Anastasia at the Las Olas Sweets & Snacks booth #769. For more informa- tion, contact Phil DeWester, Vice President of Marketing, at 407.816.9944 x204 or pdewester@lasolasbrands.com. Pistachio Chewy Bites: Taste, Quality, Nutritional Value Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella has been growing and processing pista- chios in the Central Valley of California since 1986. As a family owned and operated company, it takes great pride in its tradition of excel- lence. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin valley, Setton attends to each detail of growing, har- vesting, processing, manufacturing and packaging pistachios. Setton is the second largest pistachio processor in the United States and exports to more than 50 foreign markets. The company's commitment to sus- tainability is a top priority: solar energy powers its daily operations while all bio- mass are reduced, reused and recycled, ensuring none of it goes to waste. Its facility incorporates the latest technolo- gies in each stage of production. Nuts have always been viewed as a healthy snacking option, and as one of the best choices pistachio sales have been rising over the past decade. Health-minded consumers are actively searching for alternative sources of plant-based protein and nutritious snacks that are also delicious; pista- chios perfectly fit the bill. It is with this in mind the Pistachio Chewy Bites were created. "The Setton team worked tirelessly on creating the Pistachio Chewy Bites ensuring the taste, quality and nutritional value is at its best," said Setton Farms Chief Operating Officer Mia Cohen. Pistachio Chewy Bites products are an all-natural snack packed with over 50 percent heart healthy pistachios and simple ingredients. Each bite has 3 grams of protein, zero trans fat and no cholesterol. They are filled with pro- tein, potassium and fiber, making them a convenient on-the-go sized snack that is both delicious and nutrient dense. These wholesome treats are vegan, cer- tified gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified and kosher. Individually wrapped to maintain their light and chewy texture, the Pistachio Chewy Bites are available in several packaging options. Attractive shippers include a 6-pack bag floor dis- play as well as a 1-bite Gravity Feed Display. For check out there is a 32-bite Counter Caddy, and bulk cases are avail- able as well.