Category: Press Releases

The Makers of Crispy Fruit Freeze-Dried Snacks Expand on Success of Annual Contest with Even More Great Prizes 

Fairfield, NJ – September 23, 2021 – Crispy Green is now in its tenth year of promoting its annual Halloween Costume Contest and is anticipating the best results ever! The very first contest was developed to associate Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks as a healthy alternative to traditional Halloween candies and treats. That first contest generated some social enthusiasm and a handful of entries. With each subsequent year, the number of entries has grown steadily. Fast forward to last year, 437 total entries were received! And when you consider that this is not a simple ‘send-in-your-email-address’ or ‘post-a-comment-here-to-win’ contest, that number is quite significant. The Crispy Green team is shooting for 500 this year! 

How the Contest Works   

To participate, contestants need to submit a photo of the costume being worn by themselves, or other family members or friends (there’s even a “pet” category!). When the deadline is closed, the Crispy Green team reviews all the entries and chooses the winners based on creativity, originality and execution. There are grand prizes in the “human” and “pet” categories, as well as honorable mentions and opportunities to win bonus prizes—for example, if any Crispy Fruit snacks are featured in the photo, they will receive a complimentary coupon for a free 6-pack (MSRP $8.99) and still qualify to win an award. 

To celebrate the 10^th year of the contest, the prize packs have been upgraded to celebrate this milestone: Grand prize winners will receive a full year’s supply of Crispy Fruit snacks, an Amazon gift card and some fun branded merchandise. Other prizes include varying amounts of Crispy Fruit snacks and promo merchandise. 

Crispy Fruit Snacks – A Healthier Halloween Treat  

Crispy Fruit is 100% pure fruit, nothing else! These clean, single-ingredient snacks retain most of the nutrients of fresh fruit; but just freeze-dried to a perfect, crispy texture so they snack like a chip. With seven delicious flavors (apple, banana, mango, pear, pineapple, strawberry and tangerine), trick-or-treaters will never get bored with these nutritious, delicious snacks. Parents will feel good about getting more fruit in their kids’ diets and knowing that there’s NO ADDED SUGAR!  Crispy Fruit Snacks are Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan and Allergen-Free, so they’re a great option for kids with special diet requirements.  

Chris B. Green & Chirp Get into the Act! 

The lovable mascot team from Crispy Green have received a little recognition of their own. The duo recently teamed up in an animated Halloween video that just received a 2021 Muse Silver Award! This creative and fun video was produced to share on social media and with other brand partners to help promote the Crispy Green brand as an excellent Halloween treat alternative.  It’s a classic example of how the brand Uses Food as a Force For Good™ through engaging and thoughtful content. The mascots will also be featured in some up-and-coming Halloween video shorts that will be released later this month.  

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 7/11/21. 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. 

____________________________________________________________________________

Crispy Fruit Freeze-Dried Snacks from Crispy Green are the Perfect Snacks to Pack in Lunches and Backpacks! 

Fairfield, NJ – August 10, 2021 – In a recent study from Rand Corp., 84% of parents surveyed said they planned to send their children (ages 5-18) back to school in person this fall.¹ Last spring, about 53.1% of K-12 attended school in person.² So, although it’s not 100%, it’s a big jump and will seem much closer to pre-pandemic numbers. This means that the need for convenient grab-n-go snacks and healthy lunch options will now increase as well. That’s why Crispy Fruit Snacks from Crispy Green should be at the top of parents’ back-to-school lists.  

Why Crispy Fruit?  

Because Crispy Fruit is 100% pure fruit, nothing else! These clean, single-ingredient snacks retain most of the nutrients of fresh fruit; but just freeze-dried to a perfect, crispy texture so they snack like a chip. With seven delicious flavors (apple, banana, mango, pear, pineapple, strawberry and tangerine), your kids will never get bored with these nutritious, delicious snacks. Parents will feel good about getting more fruit in their kids’ diets and knowing that there’s NO ADDED SUGAR!  Crispy Fruit Snacks are Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Vegan and Allergen-Free, so they’re a great option for kids with special diet requirements.  

And if your kids are being home-schooled, Crispy Fruit Snacks are a great option to complement fresh fruit. With a 3-year shelf-life, you can stock up your pantry with every flavor and be certain you never run out! So, no matter if kids are going back to school “Old Skool” style, or a hybrid arrangement or 100% home-schooled, Crispy Fruit Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks make the grade! 

Watch the Sugar Intake! 

With increased interest in health concerns due to COVID, parents are becoming better stewards of their children’s diets and lifestyle habits. It’s no secret sugar can pose many risks—particularly when consumed in quantities higher than what is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study. 

“Recent evidence shows obesity and impulsive behaviors caused by poor dietary habits leads to further overconsumption of processed food and beverages … A strong association between attention-deficits/hyperactivity disorders and being overweight or obese have also been revealed.³ 

Power Your Lunchbox (PYL)  

One way to ensure your kids are receiving nutritious lunches is by incorporating healthy lunchbox ideas promoted through the Power Your Lunchbox program from Healthy Family Project. This is an excellent resource for Moms and Dads, providing a variety of lunch menus and recipe ideas to keep lunches healthy, but fun! This year, there’s a focus on empowering kids to pack their own lunches, make after school snacks and help prepare family meals. To date, Healthy Family Project has raised $7 million for Feeding America and other charities that support children and families. Crispy Green has been sponsoring this program since it started—this is the 8^th annual campaign! 

Win A Crispy Green Kick it Old Skool Prize Pack 

This year, fans can win a Crispy Green backpack filled with Crispy Fruit snacks and other Old Skool goodies! Contest runs through the end of September. For more information, visit  https://crispygreen.com/kick-it-old-skool/ 

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 7/11/21. 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. 

____________________________________________________________________________

 Karen Hilsinger Wins for her “Crispy Green Go” Campaign Design

Fairfield, NJ – March 11, 2021 – Crispy Green presented the top prize of $1,000 to art student, Karen Hilsinger for her entry in the annual Crispy Green Go Campaign Design Contest. Karen is now the second student from Fairleigh-Dickinson University to have won the top prize!

CEO and Founder of Crispy Green, Angela Liu, along with the Marketing team, presented the award to Karen virtually via a Zoom meeting.  Also attending from FDU were Todd Rosen (Director of the School of Arts) and Janet O’Neil (Professor, School of Arts).  Karen received a scholarship check for $1,000 and a prize pack of Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit snacks, backpack, water bottle and other goodies to supplement her studies.

Pictured top row left to right:  Cherie Boldt, Crispy Green Marketing Director, Janet O’Neil FDU, Todd Rosen FDU. Bottom row left to right:  Angela Liu, Crispy Green Founder/CEO, Karen Hilsinger FDU, Gabriella Costantini, Crispy Green Social Media Marketing Manager (holding $1,000 scholarship award check). 

Karen is currently a senior at FDU, and will graduate this May. She is very excited by this win and the recognition she will receive as she sets out on her career journey. The FDU team encouraged Karen to enter and are thrilled by her win:

“All of the design faculty at Fairleigh Dickinson University are very proud of Karen and her dedication to excellence in the field of graphic design,” stated Janet O’Neil. “Above all she is a wonderful person to know and work with. I couldn’t be happier for her win of the Crispy Green Scholarship Contest!”

This is the second year this contest has been awarded, and this year it was promoted nationally. The program was created to provide an opportunity to Design students to gain some real-world work experience by challenging them to come up with an appealing and relevant design to be used for an actual campaign. The winning design will be used on several promotional items including the company website, in-store signage, social media and a hoodie, which will be worn by a celebrity wellness personality in an upcoming video ad.

After polling target audience members (Gen Z) and obtaining input from several graphic designers, Karen’s entry was chosen as the top design since it best fit the criteria of the contest instructions. The Marketing Team was impressed with the extra effort taken in providing a presentation of the design shown on a hoodie, as well as Karen’s thought process and research on design trends that appeal to Gen Z. The team then challenged Karen to make a few tweaks from the original concept, providing some real-world art direction and revision work that all new designers will need to deal with when they enter the workforce. Here is the final hoodie:

Angela Liu, CEO and Founder of Crispy Green views this program as a unique extension of how the company Uses Food as a Force For Good™.  “Crispy Green believes in supporting students as a way to encourage innovation and provide real work experience to young people entering the workforce. It also creates awareness about our company and helps attract new talent as we continue to grow. We encourage any students who may be interested in learning more about summer internships or future career positions with the #1 brand of freeze-dried fruit snacks to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and see what we’re all about!”      

Karen’s design will be used in other campaign materials including this merchandising header card (below) and will be part of a national consumer contest to win a year’s supply of Crispy Fruit along with the hoodie!

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.

____________________________________________________________________________

Media Contact:

Cherie Boldt

(262) 623-0681

cherie@crispygreen.com

The makers of the #1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Brand Launches National Annual “Crispy Green Go” Design Contest

Fairfield, NJ – December 23, 2020 – Attention all art and design students currently enrolled at a US college or university—here’s a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship AND have an original design featured in an upcoming ad campaign. Crispy Green, headquartered in Fairfield, N.J., is excited to offer this opportunity to students who are interested in winning this $1,000 scholarship, as well as gain a foothold into their professional career by working on a national campaign with a well-known brand.

Last year we offered a smaller contest to local colleges, and were happy to award a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University the prize for her entry.  Here is the winning design from last year:

The chosen winner will have their original design featured on apparel and other promotional materials. The winner will receive design credit and also be featured on Crispy Green’s website and social media. 

Angela Liu, Founder and CEO of Crispy Green explains more about this opportunity. “We are super excited to offer this first-time national scholarship opportunity to students across the nation. As a healthy snack brand, our mission is to Use Food As A Force For Good®. This starts with offering clean, healthy and delicious snacks to encourage a healthy lifestyle; but we extend this mission to also support organizations such as Feeding America, LISC and local food banks, while continuing to educate healthy lifestyle tips and information through our consumer website, SmartLifebites and social outreach. Offering this scholarship opportunity to students across the country is just another extension of our mission.”

All contest details can be found here:  Crispy Green Go!  Designs must be submitted by February 1, 2021 to qualify. The Crispy Green team is looking forward to receiving submissions.   

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.

____________________________________________________________________ 

Media Contact:  

Cherie Boldt 

(262) 623-0681 

cherie@crispygreen.com 

Make These No-Sugar Added Snacks Part of your New Year’s Resolution  

Fairfield, NJ – January 07, 2021 – Embrace the best version of yourself in 2021 with a healthier lifestyle! As people continue to face health challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, Crispy Green, makers of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, believes (aside from good hand-washing and social distancing practices) a balanced diet, low in added sugar and carbohydrates, is the best way to bolster one’s immunity to help ward off potential illnesses, an ideal New Year’s Resolution.  

According to the Centers for Disease & Prevention people with underlying health conditions are more prone to serious complications arising from Covid-19. Leading comorbidities include diabetes, heart disease, obesity and chronic kidney disease. Studies from the CDC show type 2 diabetes as a leading risk factor. One UK study of 61 million medical records, found that 30% of Covid-19 deaths had diabetes, with twice as many having type 2 diabetes vs. type 1.  

Crispy Green believes a healthy lifestyle and diet as put forth by the recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the CDC is a great place to start planning your Healthier New Year. The guidelines recommend restricting calories from added sugars to less than 10 percent of total calories per day. Eating more vitamin-packed foods with fewer added sugars, less saturated fat, sodium and avoiding trans-fat is a great way to maintain a healthy weight and bolster your immunity.  

Reboot, Renew, Refuel 

Fruit is part of a healthy diet, packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Crispy Fruit 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 fruit and freeze-dries them to the perfect crispy texture for a delicious AND healthy grab-n-go snack. “Our snacks not only taste great and are easy to incorporate into a busy lifestyle, but they’re also guilt-free because they contain no added sugar,” said Angela Liu, founder and CEO of Crispy Green. “We love that fact that they are the foundation to people’s healthy diets and could be helping to bolster their immunities.”     

Crispy Green’s healthy lifestyle website, Smart Lifebites is packed with information to help you start planning a healthier 2021. It features the latest in health information, nutrition tips, fitness trends, family, travel, recipes and more. This month Smart Lifebites features an inspirational story of a Crispy Green staffer who transformed her life by adopting a healthier lifestyle. And if you’re looking for a little fun, you can take a quz called “What’s Your Flavor” on www.crispygreen.com, and receive a surprise discount on your favorite flavor of Crispy Fruit! 

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 

1. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html  

2.  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(20)30272-2/fulltext 

3.  https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dietary-guidelines 

Reboot, Renew, Refuel with the #1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Snack Brand, Crispy Green

Fairfield, NJ – December 2, 2020 – If there was ever a year that people want to erase, 2020 will rank right up at the top! As the winter holidays quickly approach, many retailers are already placing orders for their New Year line-up. There are several great reasons to include Crispy Fruit snacks from Crispy Green.  

The Right Product

After indulging on holiday goodies, consumers will be searching for healthy, but tasty snacks to help them get back on track as the New Year begins. Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks are 100% pure fruit, nothing else. Nothing to feel guilty about here, and a great alternative to less-than-healthy chips and sweets they may still be craving.  

With eight great flavors to choose from, there’s one for even the pickiest of shoppers! And the fact that Crispy Fruit snacks have NO ADDED SUGAR, are Non-GMO Project Verified, allergen-free, gluten-free, vegan and OU kosher certified, gives customers even more reason to stock up and fill their pantries as we continue navigating through uncertain times.

The Right Display

Until the COVID vaccine is available, consumers will be even more eager to get back to their healthy eating routine as soon the New Year arrives!  Which begs the question, are you ‘snacked up’? And, will your customers be able to easily find what they’re looking for?

Brightly packaged single-size serving bags of Crispy Fruit can be sold individually or in convenient 6-packs. And as consumers are purchasing more multi-packs these days, Crispy Green has made it super easy for retailers to merchandise Crispy Fruit Snacks. This very attractive, functional and affordable case stack shipper will make it easy for your customers to find exactly what they’re looking for—the #1 freeze-dried fruit brand at retail!  And NOW, you can top it off with this timely message on this 2-sided header to draw even more attention to Crispy Fruit snacks.

For more information on ordering, send an email to:  sales@crispygreen.com.  Ask about the FREE header card for the shipper!  

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. 

____________________________________________________________________________

Media Contact: 

Cherie Boldt

(262) 623-0681

cherie@crispygreen.com

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.  

____________________________________________________________________________ 

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.

____________________________________________________________________________

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/