PPB February 2019

Tr ea t s & Ed i b l es Brittany Glenn is a Dallas, Texas-based writer and a former associate editor of PPB. | FEBRUARY 2019 | 41 GROW Foods In Fashion Promotional products suppliers are reporting the most demand for these 10 types of food products, listed below in no particular order. Cashew and almond butters Yogurt-covered almonds Sour-coated Swedish Fish Non-GMO ingredients Fair-trade chocolates Gummy Bears in unique flavors such as Chamoy and Champagne Jelly Belly ® candies’ new flavors like Draft Beer, Ice Cream Mint and Pomegranate Dark chocolate- dipped dried fruit (popular fruits are Guava and Passion Fruit) Chocolate and/or caramels flavored with sea salt Liquor-flavored chocolates (popular flavors include Rum, Bourbon, Whiskey, Kahlua, Irish Cream, Tequila and Guinness) Sources: Chocolate Inn, Maple Ridge Farms Filled with a variety of salty snack foods that stand out as deliciously different, this 13-inch tall, octagon-shaped, faux- wood tower brings a natural sophistication to any rewards program or campaign. The Simply Delicious Gourmet Treats Tower includes salted pecan pita brittle, almonds, pistachios, berry nut mix, cheddar cheese straws, Snapea crisps, hummus dip, apple-cinnamon chips, raspberry honey mustard dip with pretzel twists and white chocolate raspberry cookies. Gemline / PPAI 113948 / www.gemline.com For recipients who crave a luxurious chocolate experience (and who doesn’t?), the 4 Piece Luxury Chocolate Gift Box is filled with an assortment of handmade, gourmet chocolates. Packaged in a dazzling red sparkle or brown box with a gold stretch bow, this set includes one of each of the following: chocolate caramel drop with sea salt, chocolate tuxedo caramel drop, white chocolate caramel drop with peppermint, and milk chocolate peanut drop. This tasty gift can be customized with a full-color label featuring the brand’s logo and artwork for maximum corporate exposure. Fresh Beginnings, Inc. / PPAI 111989 / www.cookiesmakeyousmile.com