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Editors’ Picks 2009 Standout new products from the past 12 months Frieda’s, Inc. French-Style Crepes Ooo-la-la…Frieda’s French-Style Crepes are a delicious, affordable, convenient luxury. Ready to use straight out of the package, these light and airy crepes are ready and waiting to be filled with a favorite partner to cap a meal, French-inspired or otherwise. At only 50 calories, each 5-ounce resealable pack contains 10 round, paper-thin golden crepes that are ready to roll up with any number of favorite fruits or savory ingredients. For more information, 714-826-6100 or www.friedas.com. Gerber Graduates Chewy Granola Bars Ltd. sources produce grown by organic farmers to bring to life an all-natural, wholesome, convenient baby food. For more information, 201-662-7200, ext. 8661, or www.greeenmonkey.co.nz. HAPPYBABYPUFFS Made with whole grain rolled oats and wheat flakes for a unique soft texture, this all-natural item is part of the Graduates for Preschoolers line, which targets children 25 to 48 months old. For more information, 937-593-7532 or www.gerber.com. Made of organic whole grains and real fruits and vegetables, HAPPYBABYPUFFS baby snacks come in three flavors: Apple, Banana and Greens. With half the sugar of leading conventional brands and fortified with calcium and vitamins B and D, HAPPYBABYPUFFS contain no artificial colors, flavors or GMOs. Convenient and recyclable BPA-free flip-top canisters are a plus. For more information, 301-7709799 or www.happyfamilybrands.com. Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Fudge Topping Hormel Chili Master Hormel’s new line of hearty chili is made with premium ingredients for a gourmet taste. With richtasting tomatoes, a variety of beans, and flavorful beef and chicken, this chili is a safe bet for a quick weeknight meal or lunchbox. For more information, 507-437-5770 or www.hormel.com. Shoppers looking for a special treat or affordable indulgence will cheer the rich, chocolate taste of Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Fudge Topping — an ideal complement to any chocolate lover’s dessert. For more information, 717-534-3660 or www.hersheys.com. HomeFree Organic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies Just Bare Chicken Green Giant Fresh Steam Baby Potatoes in Sauce Special blends of chef-inspired sauces made with herbs, seasonings and real butter offer an unparalleled union of crispy texture, superior flavor and great nutrition for Green Giant Fresh’s line of Sauced Steam Baby Potatoes. The healthy, tasty, convenient side dish is ready in only two to four minutes, thanks to the steam-in-bag microwavable package that delivers table-ready, perfectly seasoned potatoes. For more information, 208-524-4700 or www.potandon.com. Green Monkey Organic Baby Foods Customers with and without food allergies are sure to love HomeFree cookies. Produced in a dedicated bakery free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and dairy, these “treats you can trust” are perfect for peanut-free classrooms. What’s more, each serving of these soft, tasty mini oatmeal chocolate chip cookies have 25 percent of the recommended whole grain for an entire day. Demos, shippers and other promos are available for the certifiedorganic, kosher pareve cookies. For more information, 603-425-6613 or www.homefreetreats.com. Premium chicken that’s fed on veggies and raised without antibiotics, Just Bare Chicken comes in a leak-proof, easy-peel, transparent, recyclable plastic tray and clear film lid, to give consumers a nearly 360-degree view of the product inside, replacing the traditional foam tray and plastic over-wrap. Fully traceable back to the family farm from which it hails, Just Bare Chicken is available for both self-service and full-service meat cases. For more information, 320-240-6274 or www.goldnplump.com. Jyoti Natural Foods Chicken Saag New Zealand-based Green Monkey,• Progressive Grocer • October 2009 A H E A D O F W H AT ’ S N E X T Enabling shoppers to experience authentic ethnic cuisine with ease, Jyoti Natural Foods’ shelf-stable pouches of Chicken Saag — bitesize pieces of skinless, boneless chicken simmered in spinach, spices and cream — are all natural, gluten- and wheat-free and halal. For more information, 610-522-2650 or jyotifoods.com. www.progressivegrocer.com http://www.greeenmonkey.co.nz http://www.friedas.com http://www.happyfamilybrands.com http://www.hormel.com http://www.gerber.com http://www.www.hersheys.com http://www.www.hersheys.com http://www.goldnplump.com http://www.homefreetreats.com http://www.homefreetreats.com http://www.potandon.com http://www.jyotifoods.com http://www.progressivegrocer.com

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