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RW Garcia Adds New Cheesy Crackers to Better-For-You Lineup

New snack offers great taste kids crave with nutrition parents love

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (May 7, 2019) – RW Garcia, a family-owned and -operated, better-for-you snack brand, has extended its gluten-free, artisan cracker line with new Cheesy Crackers, made with real cheddar cheese and healthful ingredients for a satisfying, cheesy crunch. The company will be sampling the new crackers at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, booth 5019.

Non-GMO Project Verified Cheesy Crackers, made with a delicious blend of stone-ground corn, cheddar cheese and cassava, are lower in sodium, fat and calories than traditional cheese crackers and have no sugar added – great for parents who are looking for a healthier alternative to satisfy kids’ snack cravings.

Currently available at Kroger nationwide, the new Cheesy Crackers (MSRP $4.99/5.5-ounce box) are part of RW Garcia’s stellar artisan cracker line-up that also includes Sweet Potato, Sweet Beet, Kale and Harvest (a combination of blue corn and & pumpkin).

“We know that cheese is a beloved flavor profile among snackers, but gluten-free options were in short supply – that’s why we developed this unique and delicious snack cracker,” said RW Garcia Vice President of Marketing Genelle Chetcuti, daughter of co-founders Bob and Margaret Garcia. “Our new Cheesy Crackers are made with real cheddar cheese for great taste, plus they are non-GMO Project verified and made with better-for-you ingredients for a snack indulgence you can feel good about.”

RW Garcia was the first snack company to receive Non-GMO Project verification back in 2009 and has been elevating the category ever since. Earlier this year, the company launched Organic Corn Chips in four varieties (Yellow, Blue, BBQ and Chili Cheese), gaining widespread national distribution. Other products include Organic 3-Seed Crackers in Lentil with Turmeric, Chickpea, Sweet Beet and Sweet Potato and MixtBag Tortilla Chips in Yellow & Blue Corn and Veggie.

About RW Garcia
Founded in 1982 and based in Scotts Valley, California, RW Garcia is a family-owned and operated artisan maker of high quality, organic corn chips, tortilla chips and artisan crackers. RW Garcia is committed to sourcing the finest ingredients available, and proudly produces all products in its wholly-owned facilities. All RW Garcia products are made from stone ground non-GMO corn, contain no additives or preservatives, are verified non-GMO and certified gluten-free and Kosher. The company is also dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable practices, which it uses at its manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Lincolnton, N.C. RW Garcia’s distinct products can be found throughout North America as well as in Europe and Australia. For more information, visit RWGarcia.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.


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RW Garcia donates better-for-you snacks to victims of Hurricane Florence

Family Owned Company Partners with Eagle’s Wings Food Pantry to Bring Clean Snacks to Residents of Beaufort County, North Carolina

SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIF. – RW Garcia company, a family owned and operated snack brand, has partnered with a local food shelf in Washington, North Carolina to bring nutritious snacks to victims of Hurricane Florence. With the help of Eagle’s Wings Food Pantry and complimentary delivery by Stephen Craig Transport, RW Garcia will donate 195 cases filled with more than 2,400 7 oz. individual bags of its bean-infused tortilla chips.

Hurricane Florence displaced thousands of residents in North Carolina in September. Given the need for food, especially healthy food, the team at RW Garcia knew a donation of its bean-infused tortilla chips would make an impact. Nearly 200 cases of the chips – all non-GMO and made with ancient grains – were donated in total.

“As a family owned company, we cannot imagine what displaced families in North Carolina are going through,” said Vice President of Marketing for RW Garcia and second-generation Garcia family member, Genelle Chetcuti. “We hope that this contribution will make a difference in their daily lives.”

To learn more about RW Garcia and its commitment to giving back, visit rwgarcia.com/about/giving.

About RW Garcia

Founded in 1982 and based in Scotts Valley, California, RW Garcia is a family-owned and operated artisan maker of high quality, organic corn chips, tortilla chips and artisan crackers. RW Garcia is committed to sourcing the finest ingredients available, and proudly produces all products in its wholly-owned facilities. All RW Garcia products are made from stone ground non-GMO corn, contain no additives or preservatives, are verified non-GMO and certified gluten-free and Kosher. The company is also dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable practices, which it uses at its manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Lincolnton, N.C.  RW Garcia’s distinct products can be found throughout North America as well as in Europe and Australia. For more information, visit RWGarcia.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

 

 

 

 

RW GARCIA’S ORGANIC 3 SEED ARTISAN CRACKERS NAMED 2018 CPG EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD FINALIST BY INFORMA EXHIBITION’S SUPPLYSIDE WEST

Scotts Valley, Calif. (September 2018) — RW Garcia’s Organic 3 Seed Artisan Crackers have been named a finalist for Informa Exhibition’s 2018 SupplySide West CPG Editor’s Choice Awards. Launched in early 2018, the new line of crackers is made with 100 percent USDA Organic stone ground white corn and non-GMO ingredients, and is available at Costco and select health and specialty stores nationwide.

Five consumer packaged goods (CPG) products were selected by the SupplySide editorial team for achievements in innovation and market impact in 28 different categories. RW Garcia’s Organic 3 Seed Artisan Crackers were named to the short list in the Salty Snacks category.

Given the overwhelming response to RW Garcia’s line of conventional 3 Seed Artisan Crackers, the team seized an opportunity to expand the line to meet the needs of organic shoppers. The crackers are available in two flavors – Organic Lentil with Turmeric, and Organic Chickpea (5.5 oz. packaging, $4.99 SRP).

“Sourcing the highest quality ingredients has always been our number one priority,” said RW Garcia Vice President of Marketing, Genelle Chetcuti. “It’s rewarding to be recognized by SupplySide.”

One winner in each category will be announced at SupplySide West 2018 during presentations at SupplySide Central on Nov. 8 and 9 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

“The SupplySide and INSIDER editors are committed to supporting the launch of innovative health and nutrition products that show integrity, fulfill consumer needs and have the ‘cool’ factor,” said Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, Natural Products INSIDER. “This year’s contenders made it difficult to narrow down the categories because so many were worthy of recognition, but we’re confident the products that made the finalists list will help shape their categories for years to come.”

To learn more about RW Garcia and its products, visit rwgarcia.com and follow along on social media (@RWGarciaSnacks).

About RW Garcia

Founded in 1982 and based in Scotts Valley, California, RW Garcia is a family-owned and operated artisan maker of high quality, organic corn chips, tortilla chips and artisan crackers. RW Garcia is committed to sourcing the finest ingredients available, and proudly produces all products in its wholly-owned facilities. All RW Garcia products are made from stone ground non-GMO corn, contain no additives or preservatives, are verified non-GMO and certified gluten-free and Kosher. The company is also dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable practices, which it uses at its manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Lincolnton, N.C.  RW Garcia’s distinct products can be found throughout North America as well as in Europe and Australia. For more information, visit RWGarcia.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

About SupplySide West

Hosted by Informa Exhibitions, SupplySide West brings together more than 15,000 ingredient buyers and suppliers from the dietary supplement, beverage, functional food, personal care and sports nutrition industries. SupplySide West is all about the science and strategy around the development of finished products that drive the global business economy. This year’s event takes place Nov. 6 to 10 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. For more information visit www.supplysideshow.com.

 

RW Garcia continues to pack the Organic grocery aisles with flavor and crunch

Family Owned Company Introduces USDA Certified Organic Corn Chips in Four Flavors

SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIF., May 5, 2018 – RW Garcia company, a family owned and operated snack brand, has answered the call of taste buds everywhere with the launch of its new line of Organic Corn Chips. While corn chips have long been labeled a guilty pleasure, snackers now have a USDA Certified Organic and non-GMO alternative that is jam-packed with flavor and crunch. The new line launched exclusively at Harris Teeter as part of the retailer’s HT HomeTown program, and expands nationally this summer, just in time for summer snacking!

The new line debuts on shelves in four delectable flavors in 8.25 oz. packaging ($4.49): Organic Yellow and Blue Corn for the snacking purist, straight from the grill Organic Bar-B-Q and “Philly, eat your heart out” Organic Chili Cheese. In addition to organic and non-GMO certifications, each variety is also gluten-free and contains low or no added sugar.

The introduction of Organic Corn Chips follows the recent successful launch of RW Garcia’s Organic Lentil with Turmeric and Organic Chickpea 3 Seed Artisan Crackers. Inspiration for the product comes from the third generation of Garcia family members, who love snacking on salty corn chips. When word got out to the innovators in the RW Garcia test kitchen, they knew there had to be a way to create an organic, non-GMO, and preservative-free corn chip, while still capturing the taste and texture that snackers crave. And thus, the Organic Corn Chip line was born.

“Corn chips are a snacking staple in our family, whether on their own or used in recipes,” said Genelle Chetcuti, Vice President of Marketing at RW Garcia and daughter of co-founders Robert “Bob” and Margaret Garcia. “We are delighted to share this better-for-you alternative with people like us who crave a delicious corn chip snack made with simple, organic ingredients.”

About RW Garcia

Founded in 1982 and based in Scotts Valley, California, RW Garcia is a family-owned and operated artisan maker of high quality, organic corn chips, tortilla chips and artisan crackers. RW Garcia is committed to sourcing the finest ingredients available, and proudly produces all products in its wholly-owned facilities. All RW Garcia products are made from stone ground non-GMO corn, contain no additives or preservatives, are verified non-GMO and certified gluten-free and Kosher. The company is also dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable practices, which it uses at its manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Lincolnton, N.C. RW Garcia’s distinct products can be found throughout North America as well as in Europe and Australia. For more information, visit RWGarcia.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.