No Tricks Here—Crispy Fruit Snacks are the Perfect Better-For-You Halloween Treat  

Fairfield, NJ – October 6, 2020 – Halloween in the age of COVID is a little tricky this year. Regardless of how you’ll be celebrating this beloved spooky holiday, Crispy Fruit snacks make the quintessential treat for ghoulish gatherings, traditional trick-or-treating or even for those creative social distancing treat-sharing inventions you may have devised.  Of course, check with the CDC for guidelines on practicing a safe Halloween to reduce any risks. 

Why is Crispy Fruit from Crispy Green a Healthy Treat? 

Simple answer, Crispy Fruit is 100% pure fruit, nothing else.  Packaged in a single-serving pouch, with no added sugars, preservatives or scary artificial colors that you can find in many traditional Halloween treats. The best part is kids LOVE these crispy fruit slices that burst with flavor (so do adults!).  Freeze-dried to the perfect crispy texture, Crispy Fruit literally snacks like a chip. With eight delicious options to choose from (apple, banana, cantaloupe, mango, pear, pineapple, strawberry and tangerine), even the pickiest little monsters will find a flavor they love!   

Crispy Green, the makers of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, is the #1 brand of freeze-dried fruit snacks at retail.* The company is passionate about Using Food As a Force For Good™ and recognizes that Halloween is the perfect time to promote their 100% pure fruit single-serve packs as a smart alternative to sugary candy treats! 

9th Annual Costume Contest 

Crispy Green is also excited to launch its 9th Annual Halloween Costume Contest, which has grown exponentially each year, and has inspired some INCREDIBLE costumes and photos from fans!  Take a look at some of the previous year’s winners–the creativity is truly something to behold, and the excitement this generates is off the charts.  

Gabriella Costantini, Crispy Green’s Social Media Manager stated, “This year is really exciting because the value of the grand prize has doubled to $500, with several other prizes available. There’s even a category for Best Pet Costume!  PLUS, winning photos will be featured on our company website, Facebook and Instagram, so send in your entries by October 31.”     

*Per SPINS data 52 weeks ending 6/30/20 

Using Food As A Force For Good™ 

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by offering a variety of healthy, clean portable snacks of the highest quality for people who live an active lifestyle and seek brands that align with their values. Its consumer education website, SmartLifebites, offers practical tips and information on healthy lifestyle topics such as fitness, nutrition, family, travel, as well as providing solutions to minimize food waste and help fight hunger.   

About Crispy Green, Inc. 

People are seeking healthy, tasty snacks to fuel their active lifestyle. Crispy Green provides 100% pure fruit as a grab-n-go snack that satisfies without sacrificing taste, while adding more fruit to their diet. 

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest SPINS research, ending 6/30/20. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced calorie food). 

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through online e-tailers. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

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Media Contact:  

Cherie Boldt 

(262) 623-0681 

cherie@crispygreen.com 

Crispy Fruit Freeze-Dried Snacks from Crispy Green Top School Supply Lists!

Fairfield, NJ – August 11, 2020 – Planning for back to school this year is even more daunting than ever. Many parents don’t even know yet where their kids will be learning as schools are still trying to determine the best solution during this critical new era of COVID. So whether your little ones or up to college-age kids will be going to school or learning from home, one thing remains constant—they will need to have healthy lunches and snacks to fuel their day.

The Healthy Learning Formula

You don’t have to be a math teacher to understand this simple equation:

Healthy lunch + Healthy snacks = Healthy learning.

So wherever the kiddos are learning this year, parents need to pay close attention to what they’re packing in their lunches OR what they’re stocking up in their pantries. Crispy Fruit Freeze-dried fruit snacks are the perfect grab-n-go snack to throw in their backpacks …OR the perfect grab-n-stay snack to munch on during online lectures.  This one-ingredient, no-sugar-added snack will keep kids energized wherever they’re learning.

New FDA Guidelines

 One major area of concern for parents is the amount of added sugar their kids will be consuming. And for good reason, particularly when you consider the risks of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, currently rising in children according to the CDC^[1]. On their own, these conditions pose serious health issues, but are also among the underlying health conditions that place individuals at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The FDA has also updated their guidelines when it comes to added sugar. The new Dietary Guidelines, which are due out by the end of 2020:

It advises Americans to restrict added sugar to no more than 6 percent of total calories, down from 10 percent. Added sugars make up on average 13 percent of our daily energy intake coming primarily from several foods. “Nearly 70 percent of added sugars intake comes from 5 food categories: sugar sweetened beverages (SSB), desserts and sweet snacks, coffee and tea (with their additions), candy and sugars, and breakfast cereals and bars,” the report says. “Evidence suggests that adverse effects of added sugars, particularly from SSB, may contribute to unhealthy weight gain and obesity-related health outcomes.”^[2]

Power Your Lunchbox (PYL)

Start with a nutritious lunch. Power Your Lunchbox has donated 1.3 million meals to families in need through Feeding America. This year, they’ve added United Fresh Start Foundation to support children’s accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables. So, whether parents will be packing their kids’ lunches OR serving them at home, there’s great information and nutritious lunch ideas they can check out at the 7^th annual Power Your Lunchbox campaign from Produce for Kids. 

“Crispy Green has been supporting this worthwhile program since it began in 2014. Our missions are in perfect harmony as we strive to promote healthier snacking for kids and anyone interested in leading a healthier lifestyle. We celebrate our partnership and continue our journey to Using Food As A Force For Good™.”

~Angela Liu, Crispy Green Founder & CEO

Win A Crispy Green #SnackBackToSchool Prize Pack

This year, fans can win a Crispy Green backpack filled with Crispy Fruit snacks and other cool school goodies! Contest runs through the end of September. For more information, visit https://crispygreen.com/back-to-school-giveaway/

Using Food As A Force For Good™

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by offering a variety of healthy, clean portable snacks of the highest quality for people who live an active lifestyle and seek brands that align with their values. Its consumer education website, SmartLifebites, offers practical tips and information on healthy lifestyle topics such as fitness, nutrition, family, travel, as well as providing solutions to minimize food waste and help fight hunger.

About Crispy Green, Inc.

People are seeking healthy, tasty snacks to fuel their active lifestyle. Crispy Green provides 100% pure fruit as a grab-n-go snack that satisfies without sacrificing taste, while adding more fruit to their diet.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 9/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced calorie food).

Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as online at www.shop.crispygreen.com, Amazon and ship.Kroger.com. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com or its sister lifestyle site, www.SmartLifeBites.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Media Contact:

Cherie Boldt

(262) 623-0681

cherie@crispygreen.com

[1] https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/reports/reportcard/diabetes-in-youth-2017.html

[2] https://smartlifebites.com/new-dietary-guidelines-change-thinking-on-food-allergies/

Ryan Youngman Joins #1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Brand to Drive Strategic Growth and Distribution Expansion Plans

Fairfield, NJ – May 13, 2020 – Crispy Green Inc., the maker of better-for-you snacks and the leader in the freeze-dried fruit category, continues advancing its business goals by bringing Ryan Youngman on board to provide strategy and leadership on growing its sales and distribution network for 2020 and beyond.  

Ryan brings a unique set of experience and capabilities in leading natural emerging brands as they go through rapid growth. Having held leadership roles in retail (Whole Foods) and distribution (United Natural Foods Inc), as well as helped build brands like Brad‘s Raw Foods and Fresca Foods, he will lead the sales team and drive strategy and execution of Crispy Green’s expansion plan. 

Ryan has built an impressive career with a solid presence in the Natural and CPG categories.  One of his many accomplishments includes winning the UNFI Western Region MVP Award for channel development and overall sales. Ryan has held the titles CEO, CSO, Executive Vice President, Director of Sales, GM, Grocery Director and Managing Member. Regardless of the title he has held, he has proven to be a go-getter and innovative thinker, consistently rolls out unique and successful sales programs resulting in enhanced sales and profitability. 

Angela Liu, CEO and Founder, states, “Much of Ryan’s career has been in natural food industry working on both sides of the table. His unique experience combined with his entrepreneurial spirit is a perfect fit for Crispy Green at this crucial time. We’re excited to have him join our team, and are confident he will provide leadership, industry insight, key relationships and invaluable sales experience to enhance our growth initiatives.” 

Mr. Youngman has already hit the ground running with Crispy Green and is looking forward to success in his new role.  

Using Food As A Force For Good™ 

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by offering a variety of healthy, clean portable snacks of the highest quality for people who live an active lifestyle and seek brands that align with their values. Its consumer education website, SmartLifebites, offers practical tips and information on healthy lifestyle topics such as fitness, nutrition, family, travel, as well as providing solutions to minimize food waste and help fight hunger.   

About Crispy Green, Inc.

People are seeking healthy, tasty snacks to fuel their active lifestyle. Crispy Green provides 100% pure fruit as a grab-n-go snack that satisfies without sacrificing taste, while adding more fruit to their diet.      

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 9/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced calorie food).  

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through online e-tailers including Amazon and Kroger.com. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com or its sister lifestyle site, www.SmartLifeBites.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

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Media Contact:  

Cherie Boldt 

(262) 623-0681 

cherie@crispygreen.com 

Janet Torres Joins #1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Brand to Continue Sales Growth and Distribution Expansion Plans in 2020 

Fairfield, NJ – February 4, 2020 – Crispy Green continues its growth trajectory by bringing Janet Torres on board to provide strategic planning assistance and regional sales activities to meet the expanding demands of the sales team.  Ms. Torres brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role and will be a solid asset to the team. 

In addition to her significant experience in the sales growth of major CPG players such as Hershey, Nestle, Lindt and several others, Ms.Torres brings extensive business education to the table, including an MBA from Auburn University along with CPCA Certification for category management and completion of the Executive Scholar’s Program from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.  She also has impressive experience with major retailers including Kroger, Harris Teeter, Lowes, etc. and is bilingual. 

Angela Liu, CEO and Founder, states, “Janet is the perfect choice for the role of Regional Sales Manager, and the team is excited to welcome her aboard as Crispy Green expands our retail distribution. Her extensive CPG experience and category management knowledge will add a new dimension to the team as Crispy Green introduces new products and continues gaining additional retail placement of our existing Crispy Fruit line.” 

Using Food As A Force For Good™  

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by offering a variety of healthy, clean portable snacks of the highest quality for people who live an active lifestyle and seek brands that align with their values. Its consumer education website, SmartLifebites, offers practical tips and information on healthy lifestyle topics such as fitness, nutrition, family, travel, as well as providing solutions to minimize food waste and help fight hunger.   

About Crispy Green, Inc. 

People are seeking healthy, tasty snacks to fuel their active lifestyle. Crispy Green provides 100% pure fruit as a grab-n-go snack that satisfies without sacrificing taste, while adding more fruit to their diet.      

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 9/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced-calorie food).  

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through online e-tailers including Amazon and Kroger.com. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com or its sister lifestyle site, www.SmartLifeBites.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

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Media Contact:  

Cherie Boldt 

(262) 623-0681 

cherie@crispygreen.com 

#1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Brand Offers New Flavor, Newly Designed Healthy Lifestyle Website and New Spin on “What’s Your Flavor” Quiz

Fairfield, NJ – January 28, 2020 – Not only is it a new year, but we just entered a whole new decade. To start things out right, Crispy Green, makers of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, is adding a new flavor to their line-up…NEW ALL Strawberry!

All Strawberry makes its debut at retailers across the country starting in February. Crispy Green is very excited to bring this flavor to consumers in response to a strong request for a berry product. And just as all Crispy Fruit flavors, All Strawberry is pure fruit, nothing else–no added sugar, clean single ingredient, Non-GMO and under 60 calories per serving! Crispy Green captures the nutrients and flavor of delicious, ripe strawberries, and freeze-dries to the perfect crispy texture for a berry delicious AND healthy grab-n-go snack.                              

Retailers are already stocking up their stores with new All Strawberry to satisfy their customers seeking a new flavor for the new year. The Crispy Green team has also developed a new eye-catching display for ALL flavors, so keep your eyes open for this (below) in your local grocery store.

But that’s not all!  If you’ve never visited their healthy lifestyle website, Smart Lifebites, now is the time to take a peek!  This hugely popular website featuring health, nutrition, fitness, family, travel, recipes and more has just been given makeover to provide even more great information in a format that is aesthetically appealing and easy to navigate!  Click the link or photo above and  let us know what you think.

And lastly, don’t forget to visit CrispyGreen.com to take the Fun Quiz called “What’s Your Flavor”?  If you took it last year, the quiz has been updated with even more fun!  Enjoy discovering YOUR true flavor!  

Using Food As A Force For Good™

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by offering a variety of healthy, clean portable snacks of the highest quality for people who live an active lifestyle and seek brands that align with their values. Its consumer education website, SmartLifebites, offers practical tips and information on healthy lifestyle topics such as fitness, nutrition, family, travel, as well as providing solutions to minimize food waste and help fight hunger.  

About Crispy Green, Inc.

People are seeking healthy, tasty snacks to fuel their active lifestyle. Crispy Green provides 100% pure fruit as a grab-n-go snack that satisfies without sacrificing taste, while adding more fruit to their diet.    

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 9/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced calorie food).

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through online e-tailers including Amazon and Kroger.com. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com or its sister lifestyle site, www.SmartLifeBites.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Media Contact:

Cherie Boldt

(262) 623-0681

cherie@crispygreen.com

#1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Brand, Crispy Green, Launches New Flavor “All Strawberry” for Even More Options for Healthy Snackers

Fairfield, NJ – December 18, 2019 – Consumers seeking healthy snack alternatives to bring in the New Year have even more options. Crispy Green, makers of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, is adding a new flavor to their Crispy Fruit line…. ALL Strawberry! 

 All Strawberry makes its debut at retailers across the country starting in January. Crispy Green is very excited to bring this flavor to consumers in response to a strong request for a berry product. And just as all Crispy Fruit flavors, All Strawberry is pure fruit, nothing else–no added sugar, clean single ingredient, Non-GMO and under 60 calories per serving! Crispy Green captures the nutrients and flavor of delicious, ripe strawberries, and freeze-dries to the perfect crispy texture for a berry delicious AND healthy grab-n-go snack.

Retailers are already stocking up their stores with new All Strawberry to satisfy their customers seeking a new flavor for the new year. The Crispy Green team has also developed a new eye-catching display for ALL flavors, so keep your eyes open for this (below) in your local grocery store. 

Crispy Green has more surprises in the works to be launched later in 2020. The brand continues to research and develop high-quality and exciting new products in the Better-for-you snack category to meet the demands of the continually flourishing population of healthy snackers. 

Using Food As A Force For Good™ 

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by offering a variety of healthy, clean portable snacks of the highest quality for people who live an active lifestyle and seek brands that align with their values. Its consumer education website, SmartLifebites, offers practical tips and information on healthy lifestyle topics such as fitness, nutrition, family, travel, as well as providing solutions to minimize food waste and help fight hunger.   

About Crispy Green, Inc. 

People are seeking healthy, tasty snacks to fuel their active lifestyle. Crispy Green provides 100% pure fruit as a grab-n-go snack that satisfies without sacrificing taste, while adding more fruit to their diet.         

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 9/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced calorie food).  

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through online e-tailers including Amazon and Kroger.com. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com or its sister lifestyle site, www.SmartLifeBites.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contact:  

Cherie Boldt 

(262) 623-0681 

cherie@crispygreen.com 

Children’s Museum of Manhattan Event, 8th Annual Costume Contest, and More Scary, Healthy Fun! 

Fairfield, NJ – October 16, 2019 – Crispy Green, makers of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, is ALL in this Halloween, and wants to share the fun! This #1 brand of freeze-dried fruit snacks recognizes that Halloween is the perfect time to promote their 100% pure fruit grab-n-go products as a smart alternative to sugary candy treats! The best part is, kids AND adults love them, and they are literally 100% pure fruit—no added sugars or additives!  Pure fruit that snacks like a chip ... what a perfect trick-or-treat option!  And this weekend, kids and parents in the NYC area can sample these treats at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan!  As a sponsor of The Creative Kitchen’s “Pumpkins & Portions” Event, The Crispy Green Team will be set up to provide samples, coupons and information about their line of Crispy Fruit Snacks! Stop by and sample all seven flavors (apple, banana, cantaloupe, mango, pear, pineapple and tangerine)!  

Since Crispy Green’s purpose is to “use food as a force for good,” and the brand has a longstanding relationship with The Creative Kitchen, this event seemed to be a perfect venue to drive awareness of a scary good treat for Halloween, and really ANY time! 

8th Annual Costume Contest 

Crispy Green is also excited to launch its 8th Annual Halloween Costume Contest, which has experienced momentous growth over the last few years; and has inspired some AMAZING costumes and photos from its fans!  Check it out and put your creativity to work…you could win some amazing prizes and have your photo featured on the company website, Facebook and Instagram!    

About Crispy Green, Inc. 

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 9/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced-calorie food). Crispy Green’s purpose is to provide the highest quality, natural food products and inspire others to live a healthy and better life. 

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as through Amazon. Crispy Green is a delicious, convenient way to add more fruit to your daily diet. For more information, visit www.CrispyGreen.com or our sister lifestyle site, www.SmartLifeBites.com. For news updates and special offers, you can also follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

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Media Contact:  

Cherie Boldt 

(262) 623-0681 

cherie@crispygreen.com 

Stop by Booth #2311, and See the Berry New Products!

FAIRFIELD, N.J. – October 8, 2019 – Crispy Green®, the maker of Crispy Fruit premium freeze-dried fruit snacks, will be exhibiting at the annual PMA Fresh Summit at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California Oct. 18-19^th at booth #2311. Please come visit us, meet the team, see our exciting new products and learn why Crispy Green remains the #1 Freeze-dried fruit brand in the nation*!

A Better For You Snack For the Product Department

Crispy Fruit by Crispy Green is the quintessential snack for the Produce Dept.as the Better for you Snacking category continues to explode. Part of the reason for this growth is that more consumers are snacking more often, with 90 percent of consumers snacking more than once a day and 47 percent of consumers snacking more than three times a day. These younger, serial snackers are moving into the purchasing role.**  When you overlay that with the projected sales growth of the Freeze-dried Fruit category in the coming years, and the fact that people shopping in the Produce Dept. tend to be seeking healthy options, Crispy Fruit by Crispy Green is the logical choice. Truly an extension of fresh fruit, this single-clean ingredient snack is literally 100% pure fruit in a convenient grab-n-go snack format.

Berry Buzz

And now, to add to their existing seven flavors of Crispy Fruit (apple, banana, cantaloupe, mango, pear, pineapple, and tangerine), Crispy Green is super excited to share the newest family members, Crispy Strawberry and Crispy Raspberry!   Yes…the berry buzz is real, and now you can be the first to get a glimpse of these delicious new flavors at the PMA Show.

In addition to the new berry flavors, there are several other exciting things to see at the Crispy Green booth that provide retailers with helpful solutions to maximize profits, so make sure you stop by Booth #2311 to get the rest of the story! For those who won’t be at the show this year, stay plugged into our website, Facebook page, and Instagram to receive all the latest updates about Crispy Green (so many other new things being announced very soon!)

Using Food as a Force For Good

Crispy Green uses food as a force for good by providing the highest quality natural food products, while inspiring others to live a healthy, adventurous and fulfilling life.

As part of its ongoing mission, the company strives to act as a force for good through its product offerings, partnerships, community service, and other philanthropic activities.

About Crispy Green, Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Crispy Green, Inc. is the number one freeze-dried fruit snack in the U.S., according to the latest Nielsen research, ending 6/30/19. The company’s category-leading Crispy Fruit line of 100% pure, freeze-dried fruit is made from only the finest, non-GMO fruits available with no sugar added (*not a reduced-calorie food). Crispy Green’s purpose is to provide the highest quality, natural food products and inspire others to live a healthy and better life.

Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit can be found in many major grocery retailers nationwide as well as on Amazon and Kroger Ship. For more information, visit CrispyGreen.com. Check out SmartLifeBites.com for healthy tips, recipes, and lifestyle information. Follow Crispy Green on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

*Per Nielsen Data – 6/2019

** IRI State of the Snack Industry – 4/2019

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Media Contact:

Cherie Boldt

(262) 623-0681

cherie@crispygreen.com