Funky Monkey Snacks Leading Consumer Interest
March 5, 2009
Expo West Exhibitor Funky Monkey(TM) Snacks Leading Consumer Interest In Go-Anywhere, Nutritious Fruit Snacks
Convenient, Freeze-Dried Products are Nutritionally Equivalent to Fresh Counterpart; Mainstream Grocery Retailers Now Carrying Funky Monkey's Healthy Offerings
INDIANAPOLIS, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER / BOOTH 5705 - For many food product manufacturers it may be a jungle out there -- but Funky Monkey(TM) Snacks, "The Fruit That Crunches!(R)", swings into Natural Foods Expo West 2009 with strong and growing momentum built on the consumer trend toward convenient, yet nutritious and delicious, snacking alternatives.
In the past year Funky Monkey has not only expanded its distribution among specialty grocery retailers, but also added major chains such as Acme, Kroger, Super Target, Whole Foods and Winn-Dixie. Shoppers everywhere have proven to be receptive to the company's innovative, next-generation freeze-drying process that turns 100% real fruit into crispy slices and pieces that are nutritionally equivalent to their fresh counterparts.
"Funky Monkey Snacks are not the freeze-dried products of old," said company president Matt Herzog, "which is why they've received such a good response. Unlike the 'styrofoamy' texture of many freeze-dried snacks, our technology creates a crisp, crunchy texture more like your favorite snack chips. Even better, our products retain nearly all the nutrients in the original fruit. It's the perfect marriage of great taste, convenience, fun and wholesome nutrition."
Packaged in convenient one-ounce single-serve bags, Funky Monkey Snacks contain three of the four daily recommended servings of fruit. Varieties include:
At roughly 110 calories per package, the snacks contain no added sugar, preservatives, colors or flavors. Each fat-free bag contains about the same amount of sugar as a medium-sized apple. Funky Monkey Snacks are also USDA-certified organic and certified Kosher-Parve.
"According to research from the National Center for Health Statistics, childhood obesity has dramatically increased in the U.S. over the past 30 years, from roughly 6% of the population to over 17%. Mothers, in particular, are concerned that their kids eat better," Herzog noted. "Funky Monkey Snacks are the right product at the right time -- a convenient, eat-anytime snack that is both totally nutritious, and something kids really love eating."
Funky Monkey Snacks is exhibiting its products during 2009 Natural Foods Expo West, March 6-9 from its display, Booth 5705 in the Anaheim Convention Center. To learn more, visit the booth or log on to www.funkymonkeysnacks.com
About Funky Monkey Snacks:
Funky Monkey Snacks are all-natural, real fruit made using a proprietary freeze-drying process that creates Fruit That Crunches!(R) while retaining fruit's natural goodness. Funky Monkey Snacks are 100% fruit with no added sugar, colors, flavors or preservatives. Each 1 oz. bag contains three servings of fruit, providing a delicious and nutritious snack choice that helps support healthy living. For more information, visit www.funkymonkeysnacks.com
Bananamon, Jivealime, Purple Funk, and Fruit That Crunches are registered trademarks, and Funky Monkey and Carnaval Mix are trademarks, of Freeze Dried Partners LLC. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Web site: www.funkymonkeysnacks.com
