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C runchy, snack worthy crackers-today's are worthy subs to quell  cravings  without as much fat or added sugar calories as the typical chips. Super Bowl Entertaining Alert ...up the game with these... Peter's Yard Crispbread-inspired by Sweden's signature wheel shaped cracker -these oversized crackers-are made from organic ingredients in the UK...and are worthy crunchy foundations for sharp -mild cheeses and spicy spreads. Widely available here in several flavors-like original (pictured). As addictive as bar nuts mixes...Red Barn Lavash Brewfest Crackers by Jaspar Hill Farms -are made from spent pressed grain from   Long Trail Brewery. ...and even has some of that's Vermont company's ale in the mix. SO SMART-and kudos for no food waste ethos! 2's Company super thin Australian made crispy wafers-"pairs perfectly with cheese..."scoop up dips and sauces with ease -and tastes great on their own. Gluten free wafers too-with mild cheese-y...

Fancy Food Show 2017 Healthier snacks-the kind that a crunchy buttery mouth feel...from healthier cholesterol-free oils... continue to grow popular with our increasingly sophisticated plant based snacking culture. via GIPHY source simpsonsworld.com VEGAN ROB 's Wild Mushroom Kettle Potato Chips -non-GMO, Kosher +gluten free= certified, vegan (duh) -and truly delicious-made from potatoes, sunflower oil, wild mushroom powder, and Sea Salt....other flavors include Spinach + Match Kettle Chips, Probiotic Cauliflower Puffs, Brussels Sprout Puffs, Quinoa Chia Chips,,, VEGAN ROB's Asparagus Chips Supergrain Mini Waves-certified like the above,,,has brown rice, flax+chia seeds and  quinoa -flavored with asparagus powder-with hints of onion/garlic. One of our favs-USDA ORGANIC -non-GMO   Rhythm Superfoods Kale Chips get spiced up - vegan, non dairy  (organic sunflower seeds+tahini) zesty nacho flavor -onion, garlic, red bell pepper, apple cider, lemon juice in...

Part 1 Lazy or very focused list wielding shoppers -BOTH can't help but notice that the bulging chips-pretzels-cracker shelves looking very different from just a few years ago. Reasons abound...for the surge in choices...  a better travelled, multi-ethnic, growing palate - gourmet type of population, the explosive popularity of foodie media...all generations more open to cultural excursions around the world i n their world with their tastebuds ...not just those dwelling in millennial-loaded zip codes. At recent media events and the gargantuan Fancy Food Show in NYC.. miles of delicious crunchy snacks- got devoured...showcasing baked or air-popped choices- made from pulses - not potatoes , dressed up popcorn-now touched with so-called 'healthier' oils. delectable crackers made from gluten free flour sources or freshened up with savory herbs-bold enough to eat unadorned, and the bar food staple pretzels-sizzling in 'hot' flavors -or decorated with the sweet trea...