Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box for Dogs on the Nice List
The Honest Kitchen, leading provider of high-quality, human grade pet food, on a mission to put pets on the path to good health through good food, is excited to announce its limited-edition holiday offering for canine companions: Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box. A heartwarming gift that both pups and their owners will enjoy, this holiday gift box gives four-legged family members the opportunity to participate in a quintessential holiday tradition – leaving out Milk & Cookies for Santa Paws.
Firm believers that pets deserve to be treated like family, The Honest Kitchen’s Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box is a special gift to lovingly spoil your pups with this holiday season. Beautifully wrapped in ready-to-gift packaging, this jolly box includes:
- Blueberry & Vanilla Goat’s Milk N’ Cookies – These best-selling, small-batch and slow-cooked treats are packed with probiotics from rich goat’s milk to support digestive health. Made with wholesome ingredients including juicy blueberries and sweet vanilla, the cookies are whole grain, wheat-free, and void of artificial ingredients.
- Instant Goat’s Milk with Probiotics – Made from highly digestible, dehydrated goat’s milk and 1.25 billion active probiotics and digestive supplements, the Instant Goat’s Milk supports pets’ digestion, immune system, and overall well-being.
- Treat-Shaped Toy – Perfect for playful pups, this toy will keep them happy and pre-occupied during festive gatherings.
- Waggo Treat Jar – Fill this gorgeous, red-glazed treat jar with the Blueberry & Vanilla Goat’s Milk N’ Cookies. A gift for pets and their owners, this jar sits beautifully on countertops.
“At The Honest Kitchen, we believe pets are just as important as human family members, and they deserve to take part in our fun, festive traditions too,” said Lucy Postins, Founder and Chief Integrity Officer at The Honest Kitchen. “This holiday season, we’re thrilled to offer pet owners a unique way to bond with their pup as they excitedly unwrap the Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box, and enjoy a classic holiday treat. We understand how stressful holiday shopping can be. That’s why, to make gift-giving a breeze, we’ve beautifully wrapped our Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box and filled it with treats and a toy, so you can check shopping for your canine companion off your list!”
The Honest Kitchen’s Santa Paws Cookie Box is priced at $59.99 (20% off retail value). Available now, visit www.thehonestkitchen.com to purchase the Santa Paws Cookie Box while supplies last.
To learn more about The Honest Kitchen, and to shop the brand’s full line of human-grade, high-quality pet food, visit www.thehonestkitchen.com.
Founded in 2002 by Lucy Postins, The Honest Kitchen is a leading provider of human grade pet food made with real, whole food ingredients. Committed to transparency and quality, the company offers a wide range of complete and balanced meals, toppers, supplements and treats designed to nourish pets with the same care and attention as healthy, homemade meals. With a mission to put pets on the path to good health through good food, The Honest Kitchen remains dedicated to delivering balanced nutrition and great taste crafted from the same ingredients you’d serve on your own table. For more information, please visit www.thehonestkitchen.com.
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Vermont Takes Title as Top Candy Store State
A new study has identified the candy capitals of America, with Vermont claiming the top spot, based on the number of candy stores there.
Price-tracking website Pricelisto analyzed the locations of 23,667 candy stores across the United States and compared them to state populations to find out which states have the most candy stores per 100,000 people.
Vermont has been crowned the candy capital, with 12.2 candy stores per 100,000 residents.
Middlebury Sweets is the largest candy store in the state, located in South Middlebury. It’s home to over 1,500 types of candy, as well as handmade chocolate available on site. The store is also attached to a motel, so candy fanatics can stay overnight for an extended experience.
New Hampshire is second, boasting 10.63 candy stores per 100,000 residents.
The state is home to Chutters, a candy store with the world’s largest candy counter. There are three locations in New Hampshire, but if you want to see the massive 112-ft candy-filled counter for yourself, you’ll need to head to the store in Littleton.
Maine is third, with 9.74 candy stores per 100,000 residents.
Seavey’s Sweets is credited with the original creation of the Needham, a dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and surprisingly, potato. Although the shop is no longer operating, Needhams remain a classic favorite for Mainers.
In fourth is New York, with 9.11 candy stores per 100,000 residents.
After California, New York has the highest number of candy stores out of any state at a whopping 1,782. Economy Candy is New York City’s oldest store, stocking all types of candy, nuts, and dried fruit since 1937.
Rhode Island is fifth, home to 8.94 candy stores per 100,000 residents.
Anchor Toffee, Lolli and Pops, and Candy 4 Pennies are just a few of the highly rated candy stores located in Rhode Island.
New Jersey ranks sixth, with 8.37 candy stores per 100,000 residents. The state is credited with the creation of Salt Water Taffy, a type of soft and chewy candy, after a boardwalk candy shop supposedly flooded with ocean water in 1883.
Pennsylvania is seventh, with 8.02 candy stores per 100,000 residents. According to oral tradition, the popular candy corn was invented here in the 1880s by candy-maker George Renninger.
A very close eighth is Illinois, with 8.01 candy stores per 100,000 residents. The state is home to 1,005 candy stores in total, the sixth highest of any state.
Massachusetts is ninth, with 7.54 candy stores per 100,000 residents. One of the biggest stores here is Penny Candy, offering over 1,000 types of candy.
Wisconsin is tenth, with 7.04 candy stores per 100,000 residents. Goody Goody Gumdrop is the largest candy store in the state, found in Wisconsin Dells.
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NatureSweet Introduces Adora Heirloom Tomato
NatureSweet, North America’s largest vertically integrated controlled-environment agricultural company and the number one snacking tomato brand is proud to introduce its award-winning Adora Heirloom Tomato to select stores. This unique tomato redefines the taste, appearance, and texture of tomatoes. Adora is a tomato like no other and has earned the ultimate recognition, the Crystal Taste Award, a prestigious distinction given to products by world class chefs with the International Taste Institute that achieved the 3-star Superior Taste Award for three consecutive years. Adora consistently won the award in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Adora offers a one-of-a-kind taste experience, with a perfect balance of sweetness, subtle savory notes, and a hint of smokiness. With a Brix level higher than seven, Adora is the ideal combination of ripeness and flavor. Its high in water content (94 percent) makes it exceptionally hydrating and refreshing. The smooth transition from green to brown along its grooves signals the optimum ripening point, making it easy to identify when it’s at its peak. Renowned for its visual culinary appeal, Adora has even been called the “best heirloom tomato in the world.”
“This is a tomato like you’ve never eaten before,” says Monica Najera Morales, senior brand manager at NatureSweet. “Adora’s superior flavor can elevate any meal, transforming it from ordinary to gourmet. It’s a game changer, and there’s no coincidence that it’s the only tomato with this level of recognition.”
In addition to its robust flavor, Adora is also rich in vitamins A and C, and an excellent source of potassium, which supports fluid balance, muscle function, and nerve signaling. Packed with antioxidants called carotenoids, Adora may help reduce blood pressure, protect against stroke, and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
Adora tomatoes comes in a 17-oz tray (7”x 3”x 2”) and will be available for a limited time at select Aldi grocery stores across the United States starting in mid-November and running through March of 2025.
NatureSweet is the single-source solution for greenhouse-grown vegetables and is the number one best-selling brand in snacking tomatoes. The largest vertically integrated controlled environment agriculture company in North America, NatureSweet guarantees great tasting produce year-round, both organic and conventional.
Its vegetables are carefully grown, harvested, and packaged by about 9,000 company Associates. NatureSweet tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers are handpicked at the peak of freshness and sold at major supermarket retailers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
NatureSweet is dedicated to having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact within our communities, and its purpose is to transform the lives of millions of agricultural workers in North America through a profitable business model that encourages other companies to replicate. Our efforts around sustainability and social impact have led us to earn B Corp, Fair Trade, and the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications.
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