buyers' picks
"New Year's is the perfect
time to restock your pantry
with food and snacks that are
not only delicious but good
for you. Sahadi's has always
been known to carry unique
products made with exceptional
ingredients. Start your 2023 with
a satisfying grocery haul."
—Caitlin Whelan, Sahadi's
Steven Rosenberg, founder,
Liberty Heights Fresh
• Askinosie Dark Chocolate Bars
• For Bitter For Worse Non Alcoholic Cocktails
• Sàgona Dispenza Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Straus Family Creamery Plain Organic Yogurt
• WYLD CBD Sparkling Water
Caitlin Whelan,
manager, Sahadi's
• Dorrel Medjool Dates with Walnut
Covered with Finest Belgian Chocolate
• Regina Roasted and Salted
California Pistachios
• Regina Premium Dried Apricots
• Sahadi's Ground Peanut Butter
• Sahadi's Soup Mixes
• Sahadi's Sweet Fitness Mix
Rebecca Montemarano, lead
innovation & marketing category
manager of Own Brands, Wakefern
• Bowl & Basket Dragon Fruit Chunks
• Bowl & Basket Edamame Fusion Trail Mix
• Bowl & Basket Hibiscus Herbal Tea
• Wholesome Pantry Grain Free Maple Vanilla Granola
• Wholesome Pantry Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing
"We're excited for our consumers
to try our newest products, as we
believe eating better is not a trend,
but a way of life, and also a great
way to kick off the new year!"
—Rebecca Montemarano, lead innovation & marketing
category manager of Own Brands, Wakefern
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
After the holiday season comes a drive to
improve oneself. New Year's resolutions often
include personal goals around fitness, health,
and cutting back on indulgences. Many start this
journey with a change in diet. Specialty Food
asked a trio of buyers for their product picks.
BY GEORGE HAJJAR
George Hajjar is associate, content development
at the Specialty Food Association.
PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT ):
ASKINOSIE CHOCOLATE, WHOLESOME PANTRY,
DORREL SWEETS, SAHADI'S, WYLD CBD
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