Specialty Food Magazine is the leading publication for retailers, manufacturers and foodservice professionals in the specialty food trade. It provides news, trends and business-building insights that help readers keep their businesses competitive.
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Jenny Rojas Cline, Bi-Rite, San Francisco, CA • Bi-Rite Market House-Made Pea Hummus • Creminelli Prosciutto and Aged Mozzarella Pack • Nana Joes Granola Bars • Render Foods State Bird Seed BACK-TO-SCHOOL SNACKS COMPILED BY SARA KAY AND JULIE GALLAGHER buyers' picks Kids' lunchboxes are getting a serious upgrade with a host of high-end specialty snacks. Truffle potato chips, vegan coconut brittle, and sheep's milk yogurt are just some of the treats delighting children of all ages. PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT): ENJOY LIFE FOODS, BI-RITE MARKET, RENDER FOODS, CREMINELLI FINE MEATS, MICHAEL COSTA Mike Lederman, Joanna's Marketplace, Miami, FL • Bianco Gelato Vegan Popsicles • Counter Culture Kombucha with Jack Fruit or Passion Fruit • Gary Poppins Popcorn Lite, Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Pink Himalayan Salt • Torres Truffle Potato Chips Maren Trocki, The Fresh Market, Greensboro, NC • Annie's No Sugar Added Whole Milk Yogurt • Clif Kid Zbar Filled • Enjoy Life Handcrafted Soft Baked Cookies • Kashi Chewy Nut Butter Bars • Popchips Nutter Puffs • Vegan Rob's Vegetable Puffs "Parents want to snack as much as their kids do, and there is no need to buy two separate sets of snacks. Also, parents are becoming more aware of hidden sugar even in savory snacks, so we're seeing a move towards more healthful snacking, which can be just as satisfying." —Jenny Rojas Cline, Bi-Rite, San Francisco, CA 12 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com