SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW - Some of our Faves

Foods of every type were recently featured at the Summer Fancy Food Show by The Specialty Food Association. The three-day trade and media event was held at the Jacob Javis Center in New York City from June 30th to July 2nd.

From foods that are brand new to ones that have been the favorites of consumers for years, specialty foods offer people some of the best products on the market. Check out this roundup of some of our faves.

AYOBA-YO - Their dried beef products are handcrafted and air-dried with just a touch of seasoning. They are sugar free and gluten free with more protein than jerky snacks. Visit: https://www.ayoba-yo.com/.

Smashmallow - These tasty snackable marshmallows are made with simple ingredients and are Non-GMO. With flavors like Mint Chocolate Chip, Coconut Pineapple, and Strawberries & Cream make your summer s'mores delicious! Visit: https://smashmallow.com/.

JUST BAGELS - If you want NY style bagels shipped frozen anywhere in the nation, this is the company for you. Based in the Bronx, they make bagels in every variety with that old-fashioned mouthwatering taste. Visit: http://justbagels.com/.

Small Batch Organics - The makers of these granolas and barks are dedicated to supporting organic farms, small producers, and food artisans with products that are both delicious and satisfying. Granola varieties include Cherry Vanilla Ban and Cranberry Maple Crunch. Barks include Coffee Bean Bark and Strawberry Bark. Visit: http://smallbatchgranola.com/.

UGLIES Kettle Cooked Chips- There's nothing ugly about these delicious chips that are crafted from potatoes with minor imperfections. Their production reduces waste and fights hunger. Try their Original Sea Salt, Salt & Vinegar and Mesquite BBQ. Chips are gluten free and Kosher. Visit: http://www.ugliessnacks.com/.

Olivia's Croutons - This women owned company makes delicious, wholesome croutons with simple ingredients. Add them to soup, use them in meat recipes crumble on eggs for breakfast and use them in your salads. They are vegan, preservative free, and low sodium with no added sugars. The family-run bakery makes flavors like their Multigrain with Garlic or Parmesan Pepper. Visit: https://oliviascroutons.com/.

Noshi Food Paint - Their edible food paint comes in a set of three tubes with individual colors. They are all made of organic fruit puree. Great for creative children and adults, enjoy decorating your favorite foods. Visit: http://www.noshiforkids.com/food-paint/.

Greyston Bakery - "Eat Brownies and Change Lives." Not only are their premium brownies totally delicious, but these are bakers on a mission to create jobs for individuals that are entrenched in poverty. The bakery is based in Yonkers, NY. Visit: https://greyston.org/.

CoCo Well Coconut Water - Hydrate with natural goodness. CoCo Well is 100% pure natural coconut water with no artificial additives. It comes in Original, Pineapple and Tropical Citrus. Original is available in both one liter and 330 ml containers. Visit: https://www.cocowells.com/.

Fruit IQ - Their all-natural fruit rolls come in apricot, sour plum, tart cherry and cranberry. At only 60 calories per delicious serving, each fruit roll contains 100% of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. Visit: https://www.fruitiq.com/.

Pop Art Gourmet Popcorn - This brand has delicious taste in every tender kernel. They have infused their snacks with fun flavors like White Pepper Parmesan, Thai Coconut Curry, and Hawaiian Sea Salt with Avocado Oil. Popcorn is made from Non-GMO organic corn. It is gluten free, Kosher, whole Grain, and air popped with no trans fat. Visit: http://www.popartsnacks.com/.

Frontera Frozen Taco & Fajita Bowls - Celebrated Chef, Rick Bayless makes your next Mexican meal easy with delicious, creative meals that are ready to heat and eat. Try the Tinga Taco Bowl, the Chicken Fajita Bowl or the Barboacoa Taco Bowl. There are all natural and vegan varieties. The convenient single-serve meals come in a compostable plant fiber bowl. Visit: http://www.fronterafoods.com/.

For more information on the Specialty Food Association, visit: https://www.specialtyfood.com/.

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