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Sugarfina
Tell me about your company and its specialties in
the gourmet category.
Ryleigh Botha, wholesale sales manager, B2B:
Sugarfina is an international candy brand, combining
high-quality luxury candy with a fun and engaging
aesthetic. We have created a new space in the luxury
confections market and continue to redefine what
it means to be a luxury candy brand. By partnering
with the best artisanal candy makers around the
world, Sugarfina offers uniquely innovative flavors
that can't be found anywhere else. We are known
for our famed Champagne Bears made with Dom
Pérignon Vintage Champagne, Rosé All Day Bears
made with Whispering Angel Rosé, and Tequila
Grapefruit Sours made with Casamigos Tequila.
Sugarfina has a grown-up gummy for every palate.
What are your newest offerings?
Our latest collections include seasonal items
such as Halloween and holiday. We also have an
Innovation collection that features limited-edition
collaborations such as our newest Sanrio Hello
Kitty & Friends collection.
Any bestsellers that retailers should know about?
Named " the perfect party favor " by Cosmopolitan
magazine, our Champagne Bears, made with Dom
Pérignon Vintage Champagne, are the perfect
sophisticated gummy bear for any celebration. You
might also recognize our Sugar Lips - pucker up to
these sweet and sour gummy lips in mouthwatering
flavors of strawberry, cherry and watermelon.
These gummies are gelatin free - perfect for vegans
and vegetarians.
How can retailers best
tap into the gourmet
market and make it giftable for customers?
Sugarfina delivers an upscale experience from
the moment customers engage with the brand.
By partnering with artisan candy
makers from around the world,
Sugarfina creates a wide range of
products that offer something for
everyone: from gummies to cordials,
cocktail-infused candies and
chocolate bars. Our uniquely
fresh approach to gourmet
confections has attracted a
loyal, coveted customer who
is fashion-forward,
influential and seeks
luxury products that
speak to her lifestyle.
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COUNTRY HOME CREATIONS
Tell me about your company and its specialties in
the Gourmet category.
Justin Gailitis, national sales manager: In 1980
Country Home Creations was launched, and we
are proudly celebrating 44 years in business.
Gourmet dip, soup and bread mixes; baked and
no-bake cheesecakes; drink mixes; pickle mixes;
and barbecue sauces are our specialties. " Gourmet
Simplified " is our motto, and we're always in the
kitchen creating our newest, most inventive flavors.
What are your newest offerings?
Apricot Wine Cheesespread Mix. Cranberry
Jalapeño Spread Mix. Maple Pecan Dip Mix. Texas
Caviar Mix. Southwest Bean Soup Mix. Brownie
Bread Mix. Sweet Butter Bread Mix.
Any bestsellers that retailers should know about?
Artichoke & Spinach Dip Mix. Garlic Asiago Dip
Mix. Pineapple Pecan Dip Mix. Dill Pickle Dip Mix.
Loaded Baked Potato Dip Mix. White Cheddar
Jalapeño Dip Mix.
What is trending in gourmet as of late?
Sweet Heat is very popular right now. This flavor
combination strikes a balance between sweetness
and a hint of spice. Keeping this trend in mind, we
developed our Hot Honey & Feta Cheesespread Mix,
which has been our bestselling new mix this summer.
How can retailers best
tap into the gourmet
market and make it " giftable " for customers?
These days, everyone is always busy and on the
go. You're setting yourself up for success if you can
give your customers a product that's delicious and
simple to make. Almost all of our dip mixes double
as recipes, whether it's for a tasty meatloaf, cookies,
or chicken salad, in addition to being simple to
prepare. People enjoy entertaining and interacting
with others, so when they find a product that tastes
fantastic and is simple to make, they will buy it.
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