Funky Monkey Snacks(R) Finds Freeze-Dried Fruit Category Ripe For Picking

FISHERS, Ind., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a jungle out there in the grocery aisle.  But with a proprietary freeze-drying process and niche brand that conveys fun, convenience and healthy nutrition, Funky Monkey Snacks® has swung onto the shelves of many of America's top food retailers—not to mention into the pantries of hundreds of thousands of U.S. homes.

In just over two years, Funky Monkey Snacks has gained distribution at places like Target, Whole Foods Market, Kroger, and other grocery stores, as well as online locations like Amazon.com.  Its products, which turn 100% real fruit into crunchy slices and pieces that are nutritionally equivalent to their fresh counterparts, resonate with the growing consumer demand for convenient, yet nutritious and delicious, snacking alternatives.

Funky Monkey Snacks' sales success is expected to reach even higher levels in 2010 thanks to its new single-serving size that provides one full serving of fruit.  The new 0.42-ounce (12 gram) packages are ideal for vending, convenience stores, schools and other food service distribution, and are currently available to consumers on Amazon.com.  Like the company's larger one-ounce variety, the new size is the perfect way to get the nutrition of fruit while on the go.

"Funky Monkey Snacks are not the freeze-dried products of old," said company president Matt Herzog, "which is why they've received such a good response.  Unlike the 'styrofoamy' texture of many freeze-dried snacks, our technology creates a crisp, crunchy texture more like your favorite snack chips.  Even better, our products retain nearly all the nutrients in the original fruit.  They're the perfect marriage of great taste, convenience, fun and wholesome nutrition."

Funky Monkey Snacks' larger one-ounce bags contain three of the four daily recommended servings of fruit.  Both the one-ounce and 0.42-ounce sizes are available in the following flavors:

• Applemon™ (freeze-dried apple and organic cinnamon),
• Bananamon® (freeze-dried organic banana and organic cinnamon),
• Carnaval Mix™ (freeze-dried organic banana, organic pineapple, apple and papaya),
• JiveALime® (freeze-dried organic pineapple and organic lime juice),
• MangOJ™ (freeze-dried mango and orange juice),
• Pink Pineapple™ (freeze-dried organic pineapple and guava), and
• Purple Funk® (freeze-dried organic banana and organic açai)  

Funky Monkey Snacks are gluten-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free, and contain no added sugar, preservatives, colors or flavors.  Several products in the line have been certified organic according to Natural Organic Program (NOP) standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and all are certified Kosher-Parve.  

About Funky Monkey Snacks:

Funky Monkey Snacks are all-natural, real fruit made using a proprietary freeze-drying process that creates "Fruit That Crunches!®" while retaining fruit's natural goodness.  Funky Monkey Snacks are 100% fruit with no added sugar, colors, flavors or preservatives.  Each 1 oz. bag contains three servings of fruit, providing a delicious and nutritious snack choice that helps support healthy living.  For more information, visit www.FunkyMonkeySnacks.com.

Fruit That Crunches is a registered trademark, and Funky Monkey is a trademark of Freeze Dried Partners LLC.  All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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