NPEW 2018

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 9-11, 2018) Hail Merry,a Dallas-based company known for its award-winning Paleo andGluten-Free products is reinventing the way consumers think and snack on protein bars with the introduction of the brand's first-ever,mind-blowingProtein Bar Bites.The Bar Bites are bursting with freshplant-based ingredients including the groundbreakingorganic sunflower protein,which offers twice as much protein as chia seeds and is packed with nutritional benefits from its high concentration of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs: Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine). These amino acids are well known for their ability to promote muscle growth and strength.Expo West attendees will be the first tosink their teeth intoHail Merry'sProtein Bar Bites, which are offered in decadent flavors such as Salted Brownie & Cranberry Almond,atBooth 5466.

Hail Merryenables consumers the freedom to satisfy their sweet-tooth with treats that are delicately made using innovative techniques to protect the nutritional-potency of the clean and organic ingredients. This process allows buyers to dive into indulgent-bliss as they embrace the luxurious textures and rich flavors of the Bites, Cups and Tarts. The new Protein Bar Bites are made with the brand's signature creamy almond butter base, packed with innovative and rarely-used sunflower protein and organic shelled hemp seeds, resulting in 10 grams of plant-protein and 18 grams ofheart-healthygood fat in every bar. The delectable new flavors of the Protein Bar Bites include:

• Salted Brownie: Dark chocolate chewy decadence topped off with bursts of sea salt
• Cranberry Almond: Aromatic cinnamon combined with tart cranberries

“As we seek to help individuals lead a healthier lifestyle, we're constantly looking to provide consumers with snacks that are as indulgent as possible yet clean and nutritious,”said Susan O’Brien, founder ofHail Merry.“We're excited to expand our product offering beyond our Cups, Bites, and Tarts into a new category of protein bars, yet stay consistent with our brand mission of offering mind-blowing, nourishingplant-based products that allow everyone to say 'HAIL YES!' to guilt-free indulgence.”

As an all-natural alternative to desserts, Hail Merry's mission is to influence the way in which consumers snack by providing indulgent options that are also good for the body. Hail Merry began in Dallas, Texas as Susan O'Brien began a lifestyle in the raw foods movement and saw first-hand the heart-healthy benefits of raw nuts and energizing qualities of organic virgin coconut oil. Along with the other Hail Merry products including Cups, Tarts, and Bites, the new Protein Bar Bites are free from dairy, wheat, gluten, grains, soy, corn and are certified NON-GMO, Gluten-Free, vegan and kosher.

The Natural Products Expo West will take place from March 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92802.Hail Merryinvites attendees to stop by Booth 5466to experience its new, all-natural Protein Bar Bites. For more information on the show, please visitwww.expowest.comand for more information on Hail Merry, please visitwww.hailmerry.com.

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About HAIL MERRY

Hail Merry is a category-redefining snack food company that exists to provide“HAIL YES!” indulgence. Susan O'Brien, who trained as a raw foods chef, founded the company in 2008 to create mind-blowing snacks made from plant-based ingredients that are prepared in innovative ways. All Hail Merry snacks are Non-GMO Verified, Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Vegan, Certified Kosher, and Paleo, which give consumers the Freedom to Indulge anytime, anywhere.Hail Merryis sold through natural, specialty and conventional food retailers across the United States.To learn more, visitwww.hailmerry.com.