NPEW 2017

Bares Snacks Press Fact Sheet

Overview: Bare Snacks is the creator of delicious Snacks Gone Simple. The bare product line features a range of simply baked fruit chips and bites with a signature hearty crunch, including cornerstone Apple Chips, Coconut Chips, Banana Chips and the newest member of the bunch – Chia Coconut Bites. Crafted from real, whole-food ingredients, bare snacks help consumers satisfy their snack cravings with the nutritious goodness of real fruit.

All bare snacks are made from freshly picked whole fruit that’s simply baked, never fried, with nothing artificial and no preservatives. They are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, a good source of dietary fiber, and contain no added oil.

History: Bare Snacks was founded in 2001 on a family farm in Okanogan Valley, Washington by the Strandberg family, who wished to create simple, real-food snacks that are addictively delicious. Today, Bare Snacks remains committed to this founding philosophy of ‘less is more’ as it continues the mission of making simple snacks that are simply delicious. The company is also deeply committed to sustainability and has been carbon neutral since 2012. Bare Snacks is a Certified B Corporation, meeting some of the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and performance in the industry.

Products:The Bare Snacks family of products currently includes:

• bare Apple Chips – A great-for-you snack for everyone from toddlers to adults! Made from slices of real, fresh apples, these chips are simply baked for a hearty, flavorful crunch. All varieties are fat free and gluten free, with no added sugar and no preservatives. Available in two varieties and multiple flavors, including:
  • Apple Chips
    • Fuji & Reds, Cinnamon, and Granny Smith – 0.53 oz., 1.7 oz. and 3.4oz bags; SRP $1.29, $2.99, and $3.99.
  • Organic Apple Chips
    • Fuji & Reds, Cinnamon, and Granny Smith – SRP $5.69/3.0 oz. bag.
      
• bare Coconut Chips – Crafted in small batches from sweet and fragrant Nam Hom coconuts grown exclusively in Thailand’s Central Plains, bare Coconut Chips are toasted to perfection and lightly seasoned to satisfy sweet or savory cravings. Available in four flavors, including:
  • Coconut Chips
    • Toasted, Honey, Sweet & Heat, and Chocolate – 1.4 oz., 2.8/3.3 oz. bags; SRP $2.99 and $3.99.
  • bare Organic Coconut Chips – Crafted from naturally sweet and fragrant organic coconuts that are sustainably harvested, these tempting chips are seasoned with whole-food ingredients before being baked to our signature perfect crunch. Available in three flavors, including:
    • Toasted, Sweet Ginger and Coffee Bean – SRP $5.69/2.8 oz. bag
      
• bare Banana Chips – A first-of-its-kind banana chip that is baked rather than fried. Crafted in small batches, bare Banana Chips are made from fresh, ripe bananas that are slowly baked to a perfect crunch, with no added oil or sugar.
  • Simply, Cinnamon, and Cocoa – 1.3oz, 2.7oz bags; SRP $2.99 and $3.99.
    
• bare Chia Coconut Bites (NEW) – Available nationwide in April 2017, these new snacks combine the superfood power of chia and coconut into one deliciously crunchy bite for the ultimate nutritious snack. Each bite is made from delicately sliced whole coconuts that are sustainably harvested and lightly seasoned with whole-food ingredients, all perfectly baked with a generous sprinkling of small but mighty chia seeds. Available in three flavors, including:
  • Chia + Vanilla, Chia + Pineapple and Chia + Flax – $3.99/2.8 oz. bag

Where to buy: Bare snacks are available nationwide in natural and grocery stores including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Safeway, and Publix as well as national retailers such as Target and Amazon with suggested retail prices ranging from $1.29-$5.69.

For more information or to find a store near you, please visit www.BareSnacks.com

HQ Address:
Bare Snacks
38 Keyes Avenue, Suite 210
San Francisco, CA 94129

On the Web:
Website: www.BareSnacks.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BareSnacks
Twitter: @BareSnacks
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/BareSnacks
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/BareSnacks

Media Contact:
Malena Whetro
Rachel Kay Public Relations
(858) 243-4761
Malena@rkpr.net

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Rachel Kay Public Relations
Malena Whetro
(858) 243-4761
Malena@rkpr.net

For Immediate Release

Bare Snacks Strengthens Snack Portfolio with Launch of New bare Chia Coconut Bites
at Natural Products Expo West

Pioneer of Snacks Gone Simple Unites Two Mighty Superfoods into One Satisfying Bite

San Francisco, Calif. (March 2, 2017) – Bare Snacks, creator of delicious Snacks Gone Simple, will launch its innovative new snack line, bare Chia Coconut Bites,at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif. at booth #3074. Available in three crave-ably crunchy flavors including Chia + Vanilla, Chia + Pineapple and Chia + Flax, the new snacks combine the superfood power of chia and coconut into one deliciously crunchy bite for the ultimate nutritious snack. Each variety is made usingbare’s proprietary slow-baking process, which creates a crave-able crunch from simple, real ingredients. Bare Chia Coconut Bites will be available at retailers nationwide in April.

“Like coconut, chia has exploded in popularity due to its strong nutritional benefits and versatility, and our new bare Chia Coconut Bites unite these two on-trend, nutrient-dense ingredients in a highly snackable way,” said Santosh Padki, chief executive officer at Bare Snacks. “Our research revealed that consumers are looking for snacks that provide enough energy to “hold them over” between meals. Responding to this insight, bare identified chia seeds as a superfood with sustenance because they are packed with fiber, protein and omega 3’s. Combining deliciously approachable flavors with bare’s signature crunch, our innovative new line of bare Chia Coconut Bites enables modern snackers to enjoy a satisfying, nutritional powerhouse of a snack that gives people sustainable energy on-the-go, post-workout, or between meals.”

Bare Chia Coconut Bites are made from delicately sliced whole coconuts that are sustainably harvested and lightly seasoned with whole-food ingredients, all perfectly baked with a generous sprinkling of small but mighty chia seeds.All three varieties are a good source of fiber and are Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and contain no trans fats, added oils or preservatives. Additional details include:

• Chia + Vanilla – Thin slices of coconut slow-baked with authentic Madagascar vanilla and a coating of chia seeds for an exotically satisfying and crunchy bite.
• Chia + Pineapple – Tropical pineapple complements the naturally sweet flavor of coconut, all finished with a dusting of chia seeds before being baked to perfection.
• Chia + Flax – A nutrient-dense combination of two powerful seeds, these delicious bites are baked crunchy with chia and flax, resulting in a super healthy flavor duo.

BareChia Coconut Bites join the brand’s existing portfolio of Snacks Gone Simple, includingbareCoconut Chips, Organic Coconut Chips, Apple Chips, Organic Apple Chips, and Banana Chips. Based on the founding philosophy that “less is more,” Bare Snacks is committed to making simple snacks that are baked, never fried, and stand at the intersection of crunch and health, differentiating them from the chewy dried fruit of the past. Bare offers a simple, fun way to get your recommended five servings of fruit and vegetables per day.

The full lineup ofbaresnacks is available nationwide in natural and conventional grocery stores including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Safeway, and Publix, as well as national retailers such as Target and Amazon. For more information, please visit www.BareSnacks.com.

About Bare Snacks
Bare Snacks is a line of delicious Snacks Gone Simple, including bare Apple Chips, Coconut Chips, Banana Chips and Chia Coconut Bites. Crafted using only real, whole-food ingredients, Bare Snacks helps consumers enjoy truly good-for-you snacking any time of day. Bare Snacks is on a mission to create a snacking revolution nationwide, motivated by a founding philosophy of creating delicious snacks with simple ingredients and nothing artificial ever. The company is also deeply committed to sustainability, and has been carbon neutral since 2012. To learn more, please visit www.BareSnacks.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest, or ‘Like’ us on Facebook.

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