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Sprouts Adds GoodSAM Foods Chocolate Bars to Shelves

GoodSAM Foods’ popular chocolate bars have launched in Sprouts stores nationwide. GoodSAM chocolate bars have been available in Sprouts stores and online as of Oct. 31.

Four varieties of GoodSAM chocolate bars will be available to Sprouts shoppers in flavors including: Caramel Salt, Sea Salt, Original and Mint. All GoodSAM bars are made with Direct Trade, regeneratively farmed ingredients that are non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly, sugar-free, and made without fillers or chemical-laden sweeteners.

GoodSAM is a healthy snack food brand with a commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.

“Every day our team at GoodSAM strives to create delicious treats that feel indulgent but work to flip the traditional food system on its head through transparent supply chain practices and regenerative agriculture that doesn’t exploit but gives back to the farmers we rely on so heavily,” says GoodSAM Founder & CEO, Heather K. Terry. “We are excited about our new partnership with Sprouts as their values so closely align with our own and their plentiful stores offer us a whole new avenue for getting our tasty, impactful chocolate into the hands of consumers in markets around the country.”

More about GoodSAM’s offerings at Sprouts:

  • Caramel Salt: 55 percent dark chocolate with a salty caramel finish, this bar is as good for the planet as it is for the tastebuds.
  • Mint: A perfect mix of mint and dark chocolate, this rich and smooth bar is made with organic cacao from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia and organic mint.
  • Original: With 55 percent dark chocolate, this trusty original is the best of all things chocolate. Made with Organic Cacao from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia, this is the first chocolate bar to combine regenerative farm practices, sugar-free, non-GMO, vegan, and Direct Trade practices.
  • Sea Salt: A savory twist on the classic, this bar has all the goodness of the Original with a sprinkling of sea salt & nibs.

The Sprouts partnership marks GoodSAM’s continued expansion and upward trajectory as the health food and sustainability leader continues to innovate new products and find mass market availability with new retailers. To find a Sprouts location near you, visit https://www.sprouts.com/stores/.

GoodSAM’s other products are available on GoodSAMFoods.com,  Amazon, Thrive Market and select retailers and include various chocolate bars, chocolate chips, nuts, coffee, candy-coated nuts, and more. All products in the GoodSAM line are Direct Trade, non-GMO, contain no added sugar, and are grown using regenerative farming techniques and preserving indigenous and smallholder farmer wisdom. GoodSAM believes in three things: food that’s good for you, good for farmers, and good for the planet.  To learn more about the GoodSAM Foods team and shop products, visit www.goodsamfoods.com or follow on Instagram at @GoodSAMFoods. For sales inquiries, contact Kari Janapareddi at Kari@GoodSAMFoods.com.

Read more about GoodSam in the November issue of Gourmet News.

Sprouts Offers Complete Prepared Holiday Dinners

Sprouts holiday dinnerThrough Nov. 22, Sprouts Farmers Market customers can reserve holiday dinners: turkeys, meats, fully prepared meals, artfully arranged party trays and more online at sprouts.com/holiday for Thanksgiving. Stores will be open Thanksgiving Day 7am – 2pm; Christmas Eve 7am – 7pm; Closed Christmas Day; Open New Year’s Eve 7am – 8pm; Open New Year’s Day 7am – 10pm (regular store hours).

Pre-orders close on Nov. 21. December pre-orders resume Dec. 6 and close on Dec. 21.
Pre-orders available at sprouts.com/holiday include:

  • Natural Turkeys – no added antibiotics, ever
  • Uncured Hams – rich and savory, raised without antibiotics
  • Rib Roasts – USDA Choice or 100% grass-fed rib roasts
  • Choose from five fully prepared holiday meals made with fresh, simple ingredients and seasonal side dishes, ready to heat and serve!
  • Assorted Party Trays for easy entertaining – made with fresh fruit, veggies, meats and cheeses

Side dishes include:

  • Sprouts Rosemary & Sage Gluten-Free Stuffing (vegan)
  • Sprouts Plant-Based Green Bean Casserole (heat and eat style)
  • Vegetarian Plus Vegan Turkey Roll with Cranberry Glaze

Delectable Cheeses and Meats to Build a Charcuterie Board:

  • D’affinois Cheese: mild and buttery, creamier than brie
  • Volpi Prosciutto: salted and air-dried, pairs perfectly with mozzarella and melon
  • Marieke Gouda: made with raw milk, aged for at least 60 days

Sprouts Cellar Wine Picks:

  • Culterra Red Blend: complements truffle fondue or lamb
  • Sparkle House Brut Rose: pairs perfectly with charcuterie and antipasti
  • Sea Drift Chardonnay: enjoy with roasted turkey, and rosemary and sage stuffing

Sweets and Seasonal Treats:

  • Ready to decorate festive gingerbread houses
  • Sprouts creamy, dairy-free oatnog
  • Mug-hugging cookies
  • Seasonal cocoa bombs

Sprouts, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Sprouts welcomes shoppers with a farmer’s market experience and an open layout featuring fresh local produce at the center of the store. Innovative, seasonal and attribute-driven products such as organic, plant-based, gluten-free, keto and more offer a treasure hunt shopping experience amid Sprouts’ healthy assortment.

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NaturalShrimp to Launch Online Ordering Home Delivery Program

NaturalShrimp, Inc., a biotechnology aquaculture company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused commercially operational recirculating aquaculture system, will attend the 10th Anniversary World Food Championships Nov. 9-13 in Dallas.

The World Food Championships is the largest competition in food sport, where culinary competitors of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money. The 2021 World Food Championships attracted more than 1,500 cooks from 42 states and six countries, with 17,000 foodies watching in person.

Director of e-commerce Chef Douwe Iedema will be judging on two panels, SEAFOOD: Master Judge in Opening Round, Nov. 10, at 12:30 p.m. and SEAFOOD: Finals Panel, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m.

“Nowhere is the spirit of culinary passion, product integration and foodie engagement more alive than at the World Food Championships, and I am honored to be a judge in the Seafood category this year,” said Iedema. “I am also excited to highlight our fresh, land-based gourmet-grade shrimp to attendees.

“The event coincides with the upcoming launch of our online ordering home delivery program, which will include fresh harvested heads-on shrimp and my long-awaited shrimp cocktail sauce. Recipe books and instructional videos for the home cook will be available as well. I look forward to sampling some amazing seafood dishes from the contestants and promoting how NaturalShrimp’s sustainable shrimp can be a fresh addition to home chef’s meals.”

NaturalShrimp is a publicly traded aquaculture company, headquartered in Dallas, with production facilities located near San Antonio and Webster City, Iowa. The company has developed the first commercially viable system for growing shrimp in enclosed, salt-water systems, using patented technology to produce fresh, naturally grown shrimp, without the use of antibiotics or toxic chemicals. NaturalShrimp systems can be located anywhere in the world to produce gourmet-grade Pacific white shrimp.

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