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NON-GMO GLUTEN-FREE Almond Gold Bar Winner — 2017 Sofi: New Product Winner — 2017 Good Food Award 2017 Booth 5518 800.372.6808 | Seattle, WA frans .co m Summer Fancy Food Show Booth 5518 Sara Kay is editorial and education content associate for the Specialty Food Association. Nature Nate's: Donating to Women's Shelters Nature Nate's, which is committed to the betterment of families and communities across the U.S., has announced a $50,000 donation to ten women's shelters that serve, protect, and work to prevent abuse and neglect of women and children. As part of its Honey Gives Hope campaign, Nature Nate's has dedicated financial support to shelters in ten U.S. cities, including, Austin, Texas, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Tampa, Fla. "Each of these ten women's shelters is unique in their approach, but dedi- cated in their mission to provide safety, shelter, and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence," says Nathan Sheets, CEO and founder of Nature Nate's. The shelters that will receive the donations work to serve victims of domestic vio- lence and their children, by creating a safe community and providing shelter, counsel- ling, and advocacy to those who are looking to rebuild their lives. The donations will be allocated to improve these offerings and services, ultimately bettering the lives of women across America. Smirnoff Vodka: Supporting Acceptance with New "Love Wins" Bottles The makers of Smirnoff vodka have announced the launch of the new limited-edition "Love Wins" bottle packaging for Smirnoff No. 21, which celebrates inclusivity, acceptance, and love in all forms. To represent its commitment to equality, the brand will donate $1 per bottle made, with a minimum of $260,000, to the Human Rights Campaign, America's largest organization working for LGBTQ equality. Each "Love Wins" bottle and case pack- aging is unique, with bottles featuring images of real people, created and photographed by San Francisco-based photographer Sarah Deragon, the creator of the Identity Project. To add an additional layer to the "Love Wins" launch, Smirnoff is asking couples over the age of 25 to submit their photos to a microsite for the opportunity to be featured on the next bottle design in 2018. For every eligible photo submitted between May 23 and September 30, Smirnoff will donate an additional $1 to the HRC, up to $10,000. "Simply put, the Smirnoff brand stands for inclusivity," says Jamie Young, Smirnoff brand manager. "Whether it's gender, race, or in this case sexual orientation, we believe the best times are when everyone is included. We are proud to support the HRC and the LGBTQ community, and to celebrate all kinds of love out there." SUMMER 2017 99