NEW YORK — Regi and Jill Brack, the husband/wife team behind Glow Gluten Free Cookies (www.glowglutenfree.com) have announced that their four flavors of gluten free, wheat free and casein free cookies will now be distributed by United Natural Foods, Inc. (http://www.unfi.com) the leading independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods in the United States.
The demand for gluten free products is expanding due to an increasing number of adults and children becoming more aware of gluten intolerance and celiac disease. Glow Gluten Free is an important part of this once overlooked sector of this dietary conscious consumer. Sales of gluten-free products increased 74 percent from 2004 to 2009, according to the Nielson Company, and are projected to grow from 15 to 25 percent a year. The gluten-free market is expected to reach some 2.6 billion in sales by 2012.
Launched in 2008, Glow Gluten Free currently offers four cookie flavors: Chocolate Chip, Gingersnap, Double Chocolate and Snickerdoodle. With their superior quality and great taste, these delicious cookies have been gaining momentum in the gluten free market and have been standouts, with strong sales in select Whole Foods Markets and Independent Retailers. They have also been singled out in Real Simple and New York Magazine as well as highlighted products on Martha Stewart Sirius Radio and popular daytime talk and lifestyle shows.
United Natural Foods, Inc. carries and distributes more than 60,000 products to more than 17,000 customer locations nationwide. The Company serves a wide variety of retail formats including conventional supermarket chains, natural product superstores, independent retail operators and the food service channel.
Glow Gluten Free products are 100% gluten, wheat and casein free and 100% delicious. Baked with wholesome and natural ingredients including garbanzo and fava bean flour these tasty treats have an added boost of healthy protein and fiber.
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About Glow Gluten Free
Glow Gluten Free LLC was the brainchild of a mother and daughter team with Celiac Disease who were determined to bake delicious, gluten free cookies they both could safely enjoy. The all natural, gluten free, wheat free and casein free line of gourmet cookies are available in four flavors: Chocolate Chip, Gingersnap, Snickerdoodle and Double Chocolate. They are currently sold in over 20 states filling the shelves in gourmet, specialty and health food stores including Whole Foods. The cookies are baked with wholesome and natural ingredients including garbanzo and fava bean flour for an added boost of healthy protein and fiber.
Source: Glow Gluten Free LLC