Urban Accents Showcases Non-GMO Offering at Expo West
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Urban Accents Showcases Non-GMO Offering at Expo West
The flavor brand makes its NPEW deput at booth 8901
ANAHEIM, CA – MARCH 9, 2018 – Urban Accents, Your Culinary Wingman, will be exhibiting at Natural Products Expo West this March, the first time in the company’s history. Since Tom Knibbs and Jim Dygas began the company in their Chicago basement in 1996, the focus of the product offering has been on small batch crafted seasonings and sauces, using high quality and natural ingredients.
“As a company, we’ve always strived to use the highest quality, natural ingredients in our products,” says Tom Knibbs, President and co-founder and of Urban Accents. “We decided to exhibit at Natural Products Expo West to broaden our reach to this audience of buyers and retailers.”
To stay in line with natural products industry and consumer priorities, Urban Accents has focused on acquiring Non-GMO Project verification for products. To-date, 21 product skus have achieved Non-GMO Project Verified status and feature the seal on packaging.
Among those products include 15 bottled spice blends, the signature line of globally-influenced seasonings which feature a new, sleek label design that prominently displays the Non-GMO status. The Urban Accents team will be demoing two of the best-selling spice blends during Expo West.
The company’s popular line of Non-GMO popcorn kernels, Midwest-farm raised, also feature a packaging refresh, playful, poster art inspired design that puts emphasis on kernel variety. “Updating the packaging gives us an opportunity to appeal to a new Millenial audience—62% of 25-34 year olds say product label and packaging influence their purchase decision,” says co-founder Jim Dygas.
Other Non-GMO Project Verified products to be featured at Expo West are the Gourmet Gobbler™ Turkey Brine & Rub Kit, Sea Salt & Herb Spiced Turkey Brine, Wine & Cider Mulling Spices, and the line USDA Organic Chili Starter Seasonings. Visitors to the booth can also see the most recent addition to the Urban Accents product line, Global Taco Simmer Sauces, which are naturally flavored and gluten-free.
“What sets us apart as a specialty food company is that we’ve stayed ahead of flavor trends to offer consumers an edge in the kitchen, no matter their experience level” says co-founder and Jim Dygas. “We like to say ‘We’ve got your back in the kitchen’--our customers entrust us to bring products that are both flavor-forward and the highest quality natural ingredients.”
Urban Accents products are available at select retailers nationwide, Amazon and www.urbanaccents.com.
Visit Urban Accents at the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, March 9-11, at booth 8901. For more information on Urban Accents’ brand, its products or where to find them at a store near you, visit www.urbanaccents.com.
About Urban Accents
Urban Accents is Your Culinary Wingman and has had your back in the kitchen for over 20 years. The Chicago-based company’s creatively spiced seasonings and mixes promise both novices and foodies easy access to brag-worthy culinary creations. Urban Accents was founded in 1996 when Tom Knibbs unexpectedly lost his job in corporate America. Raised in a food-loving family, Tom chose to turn his attention towards developing his culinary creativity. With his partner Jim Dygas, the dynamic duo has grown the original 12 spice blends to over 150 gourmet products, each still crafted in small batches with unique ingredients. Urban Accents products can be found at retailers such as Sur la Table, Crate & Barrel, Cost Plus World Market, Safeway, Jewel, Whole Foods and online. For more information on products or to find recipes, visit UrbanAccents.com.