Top Savory And Sweet Eats From NYC’s 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show

Every summer at the biennial Fancy Food Show, the Javits Center in New York City turns into a massive food hall as thousands of specialty food vendors from across the world occupy the space to showcase their finest culinary goods. The quality and the variety of food items displayed at this year’s show was no exception - these are just a few of my favorite things!

Sweet Potato Spice cookies from Zemas Madhouse Foods

Made with quality, better-for-you ingredients like nutrient-rich ancient whole grains and a super seed trio of chia, hemp and flaxmeal, Zemas Sweet Potato Spice cookies are delicious and healthy at the same time.

Rosemary & Sea Salt crackers from Simple Mills

Simple Mills’ line of brand new almond flour crackers are gluten-free and made entirely without grain, soy, artificial flavors, or fillers. They have no more than 12 whole food ingredients.

Teriyaki Jerky from New Zealand Jerky

As the pioneer of savory, grass-fed, Non-GMO Project Verified beef jerky, New Zealand Jerky offers protein-packed jerky line made with hormone-free and free-range beef, which creates a less fatty and higher in omega-3 jerky.

Original Cabbage-Based Relish from Slawsa

Founded by a former sports marketing executive, Slawsa (a hybrid of slaw and salsa) is a one-of-its-kind, cabbage-based relish that is healthier, more versatile, and more flavorful than traditional pickle-based relishes.

Caramel Stroopwafel from Daelmans

Soft, toasted waffles filled with caramel, stroopwafels from Daelmans is the perfect complement to coffee, tea and other hot beverages. Just place them on top of your hot beverage to be warmed and softened.

Tarallini Rosemary Snacks from Castellana Imports

These convenient, on-the-go snack packs are filled with crunchy, rosemary infused tortellini-shaped crackers that are extremely savory and also gluten-free.

The Barista from Brewla Bars

This all-natural ice pop is the latest flavor from Brewla Bars. A refreshing cold brewed coffee flavor made with real cold brewed coffee, organic milk, and a kiss of sweetness, the Barista is also guilt-free at only 35 calories.

Chipotle Cherry Beef bars from KRAVE

A leader in the jerky renaissance, KRAVE launched a collection of jerky bars that are a blend of simple ingredients including beef, turkey, pork, dried fruit, and quinoa. These bars offer a perfect harmony between sweet and savory flavors.

Pumpkin Tagine Sauce from Urban Accents

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Urban Accents introduced its first ever cooking sauces, including the delicious Pumpkin Tagine. Inspired by its best-selling spice blends, Pumpkin Tagine combines global spices with pumpkin and other natural ingredients.

Grassmilk Yogurt from Organic Valley

Made from 100% grass-fed organic milk from cows that are never fed grain, Grassmilk Yogurt from Organic Valley is a unique-tasting, creamy, artisan-quality yogurt, crafted in small batches.

Black & White Beans Skinny Dippers from Beanitos

These 100% baked chips have only 90 calories and 2 grams of fat per serving, while maintaining their crispy texture. Crafted from a proprietary blend of white beans, sea salt and natural seasoning, the tasty chips pack a delightful and nutritious crunch, along with a crisp splash of citrus.

Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream from Brio

The brand new Madagascar Vanilla from Brio is made with organic whole milk, and has been recently reformulated to include freezer-friendly probiotics. This better-for-you ice cream is indulgent with 6 grams of protein, 24 micronutrients, Omega-3s and half the fat compared to similar premium brand ice creams.

Dark Chocolate Peanut with Sea Salt from barkTHINS

An innovator of snacking chocolate, barkTHINS debuted an elevated take on a classic favorite, Dark Chocolate Peanut with Sea Salt, which combines Fair Trade ingredient certified dark chocolate with non-GMO project verified roasted peanuts and sea salt for an irresistibly sweet and salty snack.

Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut from Moose Munch

Showcasing the ultimate gourmet caramel corn snack, Moose Munch offers gifts filled with rich, buttery caramel covered corn that are carefully made in small batches. Order some to enjoy right out of the bag or combine several different flavors of popcorn bags to create ideal gourmet popcorn gift baskets.

Sweet Potato chips from TERRA

Every bag of TERRA chips are made with real vegetables that are delightful to the taste buds. TERRA chips offer a sophisticated snacking experience with their colorful chips that taste absolutely delicious.

Snickerdoodle Soft Baked cookies from Enjoy Life

Coated with sprinkles of cinnamon and sugar, these soft-baked snickerdoodle cookies from Enjoy life are allergy-friendly and gluten-free without compromising taste. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these wholesome cookies.

Cold Brew Coffee from Califia Farms

When it comes to coffee, the slower it’s brewed, the better it tastes. Califia Farms offers a selection of different cold brew coffee, such as Café Latte, XX Espresso, and Mocha that are infused with delicious almond milk for smooth, bold brew.

Chia & Greens Beverages from Mamma Chia

Chia & Greens combines the nutritional powerhouse of chia with vibrant greens to provide a delicious, fun, on-the-go beverage. Each organic chia seed drink is bursting with organic chia seeds and organic power veggies like kale, spinach and broccoli.

Korean BBQ jerky from Lorissa’s Kitchen

Made with a blend and seasonings of garlic, sesame seeds, black peppercorn, and sea salt, the Korean BBQ jerky from Lorissa’s Kitchen offers 100% grass-fed beef that is slow smoked then finished over an open flame for a complex, smooth flavor.

Greenwheat Freekeh from Freekehlicious

This young roasted green wheat captures and retains the grains at their peak taste and nutrition, providing crunchy, nutty texture and slightly smoky flavor. Long recognized as a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, freekeh is now breaking into the American market with its irresistible flavor.

Acacia Honey from Heavenly Organics

Prized for its delicate fruity taste and mild tangy finish, the rare acacia honey from Heavenly Organics is perfect for drizzling on fruit, yogurt, or hot tea. The honey is harvest from natural wild beehives find deep within the forsts of the Himalayas where the bees range free.

Multi-Seed Crackers from Crunchmaster

These gluten-free crackers are fit for a mindful, modern lifestyle. Packed with delicious toasted seeds like sesame, quinoa, flax, and amaranth, the multi-seed crackers come in delicious varieties like roasted garlic and rosemary & olive oil to entice your flavor buds.

Peas Please from Peeled Snacks

A maker of organic fruit and veggie snacks, Peeled Snacks showcases delicious varieties of Peas Please, the only organic, baked pea snack on the market. These crunchy chips contain 1/2 cup of veggie per serving with 5 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber.

Veggie Straws from Good Health

As the name of the brand suggests, Good Health provides snacks that are good for the health. Veggie Straws pack nutrients and vitamins from various vegetables like tomatoes, spinach, beets, broccoli, and carrots to deliver delicious snacks full of flavors.

Freeze-dried Fruits from Crispy Green

Beyond common freeze-dried fruits like apples and strawberries, Crispy Green offers more interesting varieties like Asian pear, cantaloupe, mango, and tangerine. They are made of real fruit with no sugar, sweeteners, or other additives.

Gather Chocolate from Harbor Sweets

This mission-inspired chocolate supports a critical environmental cause, protecting the honeybee and pollinators. Packaged in a gold honeycomb-shaped box, these 70% dark chocolates and truffles have a subtle note of wildflower honey.

Bean Pastas from Explore Cuisine

The first company to bring bean pastas to market, Explore Cuisine offers a line of unique pastas made from organic lentils, chickpeas, edamame, and brown rice…just to name a few. These pastas are naturally vegan, organic, gluten-free, high in protein, and a good source of fiber.

Organic Green Tea Lemon from elephantea

Taste the difference with a a cup of tea from elephantea, which offers deliciously bold and big flavors. Elephantea combines the finest tea leaves with a passion for doing good because a portion of profits are donated to elephant conservation projects in Sri Lanka. Try flavors like organic green tea lemon, a tasteful green tea infused and invigorated with lemon zest.

Cranberry Orange Morning Rounds from Ozery

Start your morning with the fresh flavor of orange zest and cranberries with this delicious round buns from Ozery Bakery, a family-owned company that offers healthy and unique artesian baked breads. These are baked fresh from hearty whole grains, fruits and seeds to provide all the important nutrients.

Chia Bars from Health Warrior

At only 100 calories, Chia Bar from Health Warrior is the only bar with chia as the #1 ingredient. These bars are packed with omega-3, plant-based protein, and fiber with a fraction of the sugar of many similar bars. Try flavors like Acai Berry that provides fruity, tangy flavor or Dark Chocolate to indulge your sweet tooth.

Gluten-free Breads from BFree Foods

BFree Foods offers a line of gluten-free wraps, rolls, pita breads, bagels, and loaves. Not only are they wheat- and dairy-free, but they are also completely vegan and free of all major allergens. These breads also won’t crack, crumble, or fall apart like other gluten-free products on the market.

Banana Chips from Bare

The new, fat-free baked banana chips from Bare contain only 120 calories per serving, while providing a great source of fiber. As the first oil-free banana chips, these are deliciously crunchy and pack tons of potassium to serve as the perfect guilt-free snacking option.

Triple Berry Bars from 88 Acres

Diana Pappas

The healthy, nutritious Triple Berry Bars from 88 Acres are made with whole ingredients like organic sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seeds, oats, cranberries, blueberries, and cinnamon. These bars are free of the most common food allergens.

Espuna Chorizo from The Charcuterie Shack

Spice up your typical BBQ with chorizo, which is a versatile Spanish sausage that can be sliced up as part of a charcuterie board, grilled on a bun, skewered with other proteins, or added to salad. You can get these gourmet sausages from the Charcuterie Shack, a new online shop featuring gourmet European charcuterie.

18 Most Delicious Savory & Sweet Snacks From Winter Fancy Food Show 2016 In San Francisco

The Winter Fancy Food Show 2016 - the largest specialty food trade event on the West Coast that takes place every January - welcomed thousands of exhibitors to showcase delicious, one of a kind specialty foods and beverages under one roof at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Attendees browsed through the massive convention center during this 3-day event to embark on a delectable journey. Here are some of the key discoveries!

Savory Snacks

1. Roasted Kale Chips from Rhythm Superfoods

Rhythm Superfoods

Eating vegetables have never been more fun and delicious. Rhythm Superfoods, which produces all-natural and plant-based snack foods, introduced the new Roasted Kale Chips in savory flavors that range from Smoky Bacon to Chili Lime. The fresh, organic kale is roasted in oil for crunchiness and seasoned with unique flavors

2. Beef, Turkey, and Pork Jerky from KRAVE Jerky

Krave Jerky

Craving protein-packed beef jerky? Then try KRAVE Jerky, but your options aren’t limited to the traditional beef jerky. Sample everything from pork to turkey jerky in tantalizing flavors like Black Cherry Barbecue, Lemon Garlic, and Grilled Sweet Teriyaki. My personal favorite is Pineapple Orange. This non-GMO, gluten-free snack is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

3. Flavorful chips from Way Better Snacks

Way Better Snacks

Way Better Snacks makes chips that are - you guessed it - way better for your health than most greasy potato chips. Not only are these chips low in sodium and saturated fat, but they are high in omega 3’s, antioxidants, and other vital nutrients from their sprouted ingredients, which include flax seeds, quinoa, and sprouted chia. The company just launched a new flavor, A Nacho Above, which is infused with organic cheddar cheese, herbs, and spices like sea salt, onion, garlic, black and red pepper, and paprika.

4. Tasty Vegan Chick’n Tenders from Quorn

Quorn

Whether you are a vegan/vegetarian trying to fulfill your daily intake of protein or an omnivore looking to eat healthier, Quorn’s product line of delicious, vegan options will elevate your eating experience to a new level. Made from Mycoprotein, a nutritionally healthy protein source, Quorn products like the Vegan Chik’n Tenders is low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and packs 10 grams of protein per serving.

5. Zesty Pumpkin Seeds from SuperSeedz

SuperSeedz

Hype up your taste buds with flavorful, gourmet pumpkin seeds from SuperSeedz. Both nutritious and delicious, these pumpkin seeds are coated with tantalizing flavors like Tomtato Italiano, Sea Salt, and Super Spicy…just to name a few! The flavors and seasonings are baked right into the seeds, which are dry roasted in small batches without shells, thereby creating irresistibly crunchy snack.

6. Crispy Onion Chips from Dang Foods

Dang Foods

First, there were coconut chips. Now, there are Onion Chips! Dang Foods, which produce the popular line of coconut chips, recently launched onion chips made with real onion slices seasoned with savory flavors like Chipotle Garlic, Applewood BBQ, Sea Salt, and Salt-N-Pepper. The vacuum fried chips are cooked at low temperatures and pressure to retain the onion’s nutrients and form.

7. Gourmet Oatmeal from Modern Oats

Modern Oats

Say good bye to old-fashioned oatmeal because Modern Oats is about to change your perception of “boring” oatmeal. Modern Oats have crafted a mouthwatering concoction of whole rolled oats and artisan blends of fruits, nuts, and seeds to produce one-of-a-kind, healthy oatmeal served in portable oatmeal cups. Try unique combinations like Coconut Almond (oats blended with whole shredded coconut and almond slivers).

8. Poppin’ Corn Kernels from Halfpops

Halfpops

Halfpops has revolutionized corn kernels, the formerly unloved counterpart to popcorn, with its line of delicious, partially popped snacks. These air-popped kernels are naturally seasoned with savory flavors, including the newly launched Angry Kettle Corn, Black Truffle & Sea Salt, and Brooklyn Dill Pickle. Enjoy the crunchiness of the kernels with bold flavors and heat from different spices.

Sweet Snacks

9. Guilt-Free Cookie Dough Chip Ice Cream from Arctic Zero

Arctic Zero

You won’t fill guilty about finishing that whole pint of ice cream when you eat Arctic Zero. This low-calories, low-fat, and dairy-free dessert delivers creamy, sweet indulgences without all the guilt to satisfy your sweet tooth. One of the most popular flavors is the chunky pint of Cookie Dough Chip, a vanilla-flavored ice cream packed with chunks of cookie dough and chocolate chips at only 75 calories per serving.

10. Crunchy Quinoa Clusters from I Heart Keenwah

I Heart Keenwah

Did you think the only way to eat quinoa is in a salad? Then think again! I Heart Keenwah has revolutionized the way we consume this beloved grain by making healthy quinoa snacks. The crunchy Quinoa Clusters are bite-sized squares of quinoa seeds, puffs, and flakes mixed in with nuts and fruits like cashew, cranberry, and even chocolate.

11. Delectable Citrus Crumble Cake from Ines Rosales

Ines Rosales

Producing sweet and savory olive oil tortas since 1910, this Spain-based company launched delicious citrus crumble cake - also known as cortadillo. The soft, melt in your mouth cake is a double layer of pastry flavored with a hint of cinnamon and lemon, and held together by a delicious cider filling. You can eat it own its own or pair it with tea, coffee, or ice cream.

12. Aphrodisiac Chocolate from Chuao Chocolatier

Chuao Chocolatier

If you are on the hunt for the ultimate, aphrodisiac chocolate, then look no further because Chuao Chocolatier’s got you covered. In addition to its unique offerings of chocolate bars with flavors like Baconluxious, Strawberry Waffle, and Pretzel Toffee Twirl, Chuao launched a limited-time editions chocolate gifts, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The indulgent Love Child Bonbon Collection - dried strawberries covered in port wine infused dark chocolate ganache - is an absolute must.

13. Jelly Bean Cornfetti Popcorn from The Popcorn Factory

The Popcorn Factory

You will never go back to eating plain, butter-flavored popcorn after trying the
outrageously unique gourmet popcorn from The Popcorn Factory. Thought flavors like Toasted Coconut and Pumpkin Caramel Praline were unique? Then you will be head over heels with its newest flavors, such as the Jelly Bean Cornfetti . You will get a taste of sweet and sour, fruit-flavored Kettle Corns (sour green apple, lemon, orange, and cherry) reminiscent of jelly beans.

14. Two Ingredient Fruit Bars from That’s it.

That’s it.

One apple and one mango. One apple and one banana. One apple and three apricots. That’s it! These healthy, nutritious fruit bars are as pure as the name suggests. Made with just two ingredients - a fruit and a fruit - That’s it. fruit bars are perfect for snacking. There are no added sugar, corn syrup, artificial colors, concentrates, or preservatives - just 100% all natural fruit, and that’s it!

15. Tart Montmorency Cherries from Stoneridge Orchards

Stoneridge Orchards

As the largest producers of tart cherries on the West Coast, Stoneridge Orchards has delighted the taste buds of consumers since the early 1960s with its line of all natural and organic dried fruits (i.e. cherries, cranberries, peaches, strawberries…you name it!). The family-owned and operated business, which has its own processing capabilities to freeze and dry fruits, produces tart Montmorency cherries that are known for their powerful enzyme content and anti-aging properties. Don’t stop at one cherry - you will want to finish the whole bag!

16. Hearty Granola from Viki’s Granola

Viki’s Granola

Granola is one of the most versatile food item that can be eaten as a stand alone snack, topped on yogurt or ice cream, or poured in a bowl of milk. Viki’s Granola makes delicious, nutritious granola that is high in fiber and contains no added sugar and trans fat. A bag of Viki’s Granola is packed with hearty oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, pecans, and honey.

17. Single-Origin Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream from Choctál

Choctál

Taste the rich, creamy, and complex flavors of Choctál, which specializes in single-origin gourmet ice cream. All of its vanilla or chocolate ice creams are made from a single variety of indigenous cacao or vanilla from around the world, producing more intense and flavorful ice cream. Choctál’s chocolate and vanilla ice cream flavors range in origin from Costa Rica to Ghana to Indonesia to Papua New Guinea.

18. Sweeter than Sweet Apple Slice Pouch from Big Slice

Big Slice

You will never view apples the same way again after having a "bite" of Big Slice, a unique combination of fruits and other healthy ingredients like hemp seed, green tea, aloe, and mango. Averaging just around 100 calories per packet, this filling snack is not only delicious, but also nutritious. Big Slice comes in many mouthwatering flavors, such as Orange Ginger made with chunks of apples, spice of ginger, and hint of citrus, and Banana Mango & Hemp Seed, which includes apple slices, mango chunks, and hemp seeds for added protein.