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CRACKERS-the new SNACK BITES #SFFS16

Fancy Food Show/NYC Our childhood cracker 'experience' was pretty limited to saltines, oyster crackers for chowders, Triscuits (or Wheat Thins), mom's Melba Toast and an occasional plain ole' English imported water cracker-which was considered rather posh eats back then. NOW-crackers are its own gourmet category-not an accessory to the main gigs of cheese, canapés, and things to crunch up in soups. via GIPHY source imgur.com Some highlights from the most recent Fancy Foods Show we grabbed a sample of these on our way out-the O.T.C.(Original Trenton Cracker) Oyster&Soup crackers are so much better than the standard grocery outlet ones hard to explain why- but apparently the dough is given hours to rise naturally, and kneaded/layered over and over before being shaped. Def.these 'artisan style' bites have more flavor, airy texture, super crisp and the shape allows for it to float better in soups without getting soggy. Us-we devoured without anythi...

#EDITORSHOWCASE #SNACKATTACK-What's New for Snacks 2015

PART 1 NYC We live in a SNACK nation ---whether it's because noshers feel mini- meals, several times a day are more healthy, are too lazy/don't like to and/or are too busy to cook (like every other urban dweller we know), need help with the portion control...and maybe just prefer the convenience of grab and go world of life... WHAT: An editor showcase with several exhibitors showing off the latest in snacks... SOME Highlights-Snack Trends: NON-GMO - Gluten Free : The number of snacks made from Non--GMO and/or gluten free ingredients is booming-and that's because consumers want it ...and we've noticed-it's not just the moms now who pick up a package and scan the labels ...for what's inside. Amidst the arguments in the USA over GMO labeling laws (like the one passed in Vermont)...imo-if a company makes a product with ingredients that are Non-GMO verified -but legally could be ...why wouldn't they put that on a product's label??? Duh. ...