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“By producing in small batches that are hand-processed, we are able to create an ultra-creamy, thicker ice cream”

“By producing in small batches that are hand-processed, we are able to create an ultra-creamy, thicker ice cream,” said Ron Kreider, president and CEO, and third-generation family leader of Kreider Farms. “Our ice cream preserves that old-fashioned, homemade taste and we invite people to taste the difference.”

Kreider Farms’ ice cream comes in 22 flavors and seven seasonal flavors, as well as several low-fat yogurt, no sugar added and sherbet varieties. In addition to the classic flavors, there are unique varieties such as Butter Brickle, Caramel Chocolate Truffle, and Cow Palace, vanilla ice cream with swirls of fudge and mini peanut butter cups. Kreider Farms’ ice cream is available at specialty stores and farmers markets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, including the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia and a number of Amish Farmers Markets.

Kreider Farms’ ice cream operation is a success story for sustainable farming. The Farm grows its own feed, produces processes and bottles all of its own milk and ice cream within a one-mile radius, saving vast quantities of diesel fuel. Kreider’s cows are not given rBST hormone supplement injections and are milked using a high-tech “milking merry-go-round” system that saves substantial amounts of labor. The milk is quick chilled to 33 degrees Fahrenheit in just eight minutes, locking in quality and freshness.

Founded in 1935, Kreider Farms is one of Pennsylvania’s largest dairy farms, supplying fresh, high-quality eggs, milk, drinks and premium batch-churned ice cream. The Farms’ mission is to achieve excellence in delivering low-cost, high-quality products; to be good neighbors and stewards of the land; and to operate clean, efficient and state-of-the-art facilities. Please visit www.kreiderfarms.com or www.facebook.com/kreiderfarms.

The 250 guests at the launch ceremony–from the Ivorian government, the Diplomatic service, the cocoa industry, civil society and the press–also heard expressions of support by the Governor of the Abidjan District and the Minister of Agriculture, and presentations by Mr Rafael Jaén Tapiola, the Chairman of the International Cocoa Council and from ICCO Executive Director Dr Jean-Marc Anga.

The Prime Minister said that his Government considered it “an honour and a privilege to host this Conference,” which is scheduled for 19-23 November at the city’s Hotel Ivoire. The event will be the first global cocoa forum to bring together all the significant stakeholders in the cocoa value chain to discuss and take action on the most serious issues affecting the trade and industry. “The Government will spare no effort to make sure that this Conference will be held under the best conditions and will be a resounding success,” the Prime Minister added, and invited all stakeholders to attend the meetings in November.

In the presence as well of the Ivorian Ministers of Labour, Industry and Trade, Mr Jaén explained that, beyond leading to a better understanding of the viewpoints of cocoa stakeholders, the Conference would produce an action plan to take the industry forward in a sustainable way, and would demonstrate clear concrete and measurable actions to address the problems of cocoa.

Dr Anga’s presentation pointed out a number of key structural problems in the cocoa value chain, which would need to be addressed at the Conference in order for the sustainable development of the industry to proceed, and he identified the serious issues that had prompted the ICCO to organize the WCC in November. He concluded that he expected key relevant parties to sign a Commitment of Stakeholders at the closing ceremony of the Conference.

Covered by the international and regional press, the launch ceremony was the basis of a major story on Ivorian national television, as well as reports in the leading newspapers in Abidjan and elsewhere in West Africa.

Ivorian President H.E. Dr Alassane Ouattara will officially open the World Cocoa Conference in the presence of his peers in the region, and it is expected to be attended by government, industry and civil society representatives concerned with cocoa from all over the world. There are more details of the Conference on the WCC website www.worldcocoaconference.org.

SOURCE: ICCO.ORG

“And they say the happiness quotes are a wonderful added surprise. We’ve now put a new twist on event favors with this unique confection and the inspirational statements about happiness – all elegantly packaged for giving.”

The Cubze are made in small batches from all-natural ingredients. They are cut into approximately one-inch smooth and creamy cubes and coated in rich milk or dark chocolate. Flavors include chocolate, chocolate mint, cranberry walnut, peanut butter, cappuccino, cookies & cream, maple, chocolate walnut and, seasonally, pumpkin spice.

In addition to the Cubze favors, The Happy Chocolatier designs and creates chocolate favors that can include truffles, sea salt caramels and other fine confections. Specialty molded chocolates such as roses, twin hearts and baskets are also available, and upon request, The Happy Chocolatier can create chocolate logo items.

“Our customers continually tell us how delicious our Cubze are,” commented Paul McMahon, founder of The Happy Chocolatier and creator of Cubze. “And they say the happiness quotes are a wonderful added surprise. We’ve now put a new twist on event favors with this unique confection and the inspirational statements about happiness – all elegantly packaged for giving.”

Favors from The Happy Chocolatier can be customized for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, religious celebrations, and bridal and baby showers.

Downloadable images of the favors are available here ; more information on the event and wedding favors is available here.

The Happy Chocolatier

The Happy Chocolatier™, LLC, was founded in June 2011 after many years of testing and refinement of the Cubze™ concept. Cubze are individual servings of creamy fudge-truffle coated in chocolate and hand foiled with an inspirational message about happiness. Visit the Acton, MA retail location or the company’s Web site, www.thehappychocolatier.com, for personal and corporate gifts, and more information on the company and chocolate. The site also includes Paul McMahon’s blog, “Chocolate, Happiness and Other Musings.”

“Our new bite size, Premium and Original Crispy cookie products deliver on both taste and quality.”

The Crispy Cookie product line is the newest addition to the Baker’s Pride portfolio of products for In-Store bakeries. Available as a Premium or Original item, these cookies have an extended shelf life of up to six months through the use of a specialized baking technique, and not through the use of artificial preservatives. Samples will be on display at the IDDBA show in June and are ready for purchase now as a private label product or a Clear Lake Farms™ branded item.

“These cookies offer uncomplicated goodness to In-Store bakeries,” stated Ron Danko, CEO of Baker’s Pride, Inc. “Wholesome, honest-tasting and ‘better for you’ products are in strong demand with today’s consumer,” continued Danko. “Our new bite size, Premium and Original Crispy cookie products deliver on both taste and quality.”

Original and Premium Crispy cookies have 0% Trans Fat and are available in a variety of flavors including Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Ginger, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate-Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip.

The Premium Crispy line contains unsalted butter, unbleached and unbromated flour, pure vanilla extract, no artificial colors or preservatives and extra amounts of real, semi-sweet chocolate chips, plump raisins, whole-grain oatmeal and energy rich peanut butter.

About Baker’s Pride, Inc.

Baker’s Pride, Inc., an Amincor company, is a commercial bakery manufacturer for the private label and branded needs of supermarket chains and the food service market. Products include sliced, packaged bread, cake style donuts, gluten-free and traditional cookies and brownie cakes. Headquartered in Burlington, Iowa, the firm has three entities; South Street Bakery, Inc.; Jefferson Street Bakery, Inc.; and the Mt. Pleasant Street Bakery, Inc.

Their newest entity, South Street Bakery, produces a full range of cookie products including traditional baked cookies and packaged cookie dough, gluten-free cookie dough and several varieties of brownies including BROWNIE CAKES™.

For thirty-five years, the Jefferson Street facility has provided fresh sliced, packaged bread and cake style donuts to private label customers. The Mt. Pleasant Street location will produce flash frozen donuts, brownie cakes, cookies and muffins.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cold Stone Creamery® will offer a limited time promotion of retro inspired treats that are reminiscent of the 1950’s ice cream parlors from May 16 through Aug. 31. Enjoy the delicious new Cherry Vanilla or Chocolate Malt Ice Cream flavors in a palate pleasing Creation™ with perfectly paired Mix-ins. Go back in time for only $4.99 with one of the memory inducing Cold Stone Retro Classics, like the decadent Hot Fudge Sundae or creamy Root Beer Float.

“The perfect ingredients for a 10 minute vacation!”

“Classic ice cream treats are both nostalgic and comforting,” said Ray Karam, Cold Stone Creamery’s Senior Tastemaster™. “The perfect ingredients for a 10 minute vacation!”

• Retro Inspired Ice Cream Flavors:
  • Cherry Vanilla
  • Chocolate Malt
• Promotional Creations
  • Cherry Vanilla Cherry Pie - Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream with sweet Black Cherries, delectable Graham Cracker Pie Crust and luscious Caramel
  • Malt My Heart with Chocolate - Chocolate Malt Ice Cream with fresh Banana, rich Fudge and creamy Whipped Topping

• Promotional Shakes
  • Chocolate Malt

• Cold Stone Retro Classics at only $4.99!
  • Classic Hot Fudge Sundae
  • Classic Turtle Sundae
  • Classic Banana Royale
  • Classic Root Beer Float

Take a trip down memory lane with the Cold Stone Summer Retro Promotion available in all Cold Stone locations nationwide May 16 through Aug. 31.

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• Find a store near you: http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/google/stores/store_locator.aspx
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About Cold Stone Creamery

Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience^® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of Mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Cold Stone Creamery is a subsidiary of Kahala, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world, with a portfolio of 14 quick-service restaurant brands. Cold Stone Creamery operates more than 1,500 locations in 20 countries.

“The chocolate melts immediately upon landing in your mouth. Since the particles are so small and uniformly dispersed by the air, the taste is immediate, too.”

Following the widely reported launch of AeroShot Energy earlier this year, AeroShot Chocolate uses the same patented delivery system to deliver high-quality, imported dark chocolate with no added caffeine in three delicious flavors: pure chocolate, mint chocolate, and cherry chocolate.

“Delivering chocolate particles through the air to the mouth, with sizes small enough to enter the mouth and too large to go beyond it, provides the taste sensation of pure chocolate,” says inventor David Edwards. “The chocolate melts immediately upon landing in your mouth. Since the particles are so small and uniformly dispersed by the air, the taste is immediate, too.”

“There will always be special pleasure in a chocolate bar, or a spoonful of chocolate mousse, but when it comes to wishing for a quick taste of chocolate with no calories, AeroShot Chocolate is the perfect solution,” Edwards added.

“Like other products of AeroDesigns, AeroShot Chocolate delivers a great sensation with a tiny amount,” says Tom Hadfield, CEO of AeroDesigns, Inc. “Whether accompanying a coffee, curbing an afternoon craving or finishing a great meal, AeroShot Chocolate delivers a unique, zero-calorie chocolate experience. Its pure chocolate reimagined.”

AeroShot Chocolate is a reformulation of the original Le Whif Chocolate, which sold more than 400,000 units worldwide after its launch in Paris in 2008. Le Whif emerged from a cultural experiment at ArtScience Labs, a network of culture labs founded by Harvard professor David Edwards that catalyze idea translation through art and design experiments at frontiers of science.

AeroDesigns, Inc. is launching AeroShot Chocolate this week at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Illinois. For more information on AeroShot Chocolate, visitwww.aeroshots.com/chocolate or visit booth #488 at the Sweets and Snacks Expo.

About AeroDesigns, Inc.: Founded by Harvard professor David Edwards, AeroDesigns, Inc. is revolutionizing the delivery of nutrients to the mouth for ingestion in aerodynamic clouds. AeroDesigns, Inc. is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was formerly known as Breathable Foods, Inc.

About ArtScience Labs: ArtScience Labs is a network of culture labs founded by David Edwards that catalyze idea translation through art and design experiments at frontiers of science, described in Edwards’ books ArtScience: Creativity in the Post-Google Generation (Harvard Press 2008) and The Lab: Creativity and Culture (Harvard Press 2010). ArtScience Labs explores innovation as a creative process that is neither completely aesthetic nor scientific, but a fusion of both. With bases in Paris, France (Laboratoire, The Lab Store) and Boston USA (The ArtScience Prize), ArtScience Labs has partners in Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Through its educational program The ArtScience Prize, ArtScience Labs engages thousands of urban teens and university students each year around the world, and has produced since 2007 cultural and commercial innovations that meet the public in stores and galleries around the world. AeroShot is a pure expression of this vision.