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Newman’s Own Organics Review and Giveaway {Ends 7/20}

About Newman’s Own Organics

In 1992, Nell Newman approached her father, Paul Newman, with the idea to create a new line of organic products. They were provided with $15,000 dollars to research organic foods and to come up with a business plan. In 1993, they began a new division of Paul Newman’s company called Newman’s Own® Organics: The Second Generation.  With the success of their vision of providing high quality organic foods, they became an independent company in 2001. Beginning with white flour organic pretzels, the company has vastly expanded their line of organic products to include about 160 products. Nell has recently been named one of the Top 25 American Food Entrepreneurs by Gourmet Magazine.

In addition to several snack foods, Newman’s Own® Organics also offers coffee, tea, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, organic dried fruit, and pet food. Certified organic by Oregon Tilth,  foods by Newman’s Own® Organics contain ingredients that have been grown on farms that have not used artificial fertilizers or pesticides for three years or more. Since 1982, Paul Newman and the Newman’s Own Foundation have donated over $300 million dollars to various educational and charitable organizations around the world.

Newman’s Own Organics Review

Our Virginia Home was recently provided a variety of items from Newman’s Own® Organics to review. With the assistance of some of our close friends, Matt and I have listed our opinions on how the products tasted.

Licorice – Sour Apple, Sour Mango, Sour Cherry, Sour Strawberry, Strawberry, Black, Pomegranate

We loved each of the varieties of licorice. We were actually surprised that four of the varieties were described as sour. With sugar crystals coating the sour licorice twists, we mostly tasted citrus and sugar. One of the flavors – Mango – was somewhat bitter and had a strong hint of citrus. The licorice twists were also chewy.

Chocolate Bars – Dark Chocolate, Super Dark Chocolate, Orange Dark Chocolate, Espresso Dark Chocolate

When the box that contained our products was opened, all you could smell was chocolate. Our kitchen cabinets smelled like chocolate. With cocoa ranging from 54% to 70%, the chocolate bars were rich enough that a small piece was all you needed to feel satisfied. The chocolate  bars not only have nice packaging, but also have a shiny brown appearance. The chocolate snaps off cleanly when you break a piece off. Best of all, the chocolate does not feel oily or sticky in your  mouth as you eat it.

Newmans Organic Chocolate

Chocolate Cups-Peanut Butter in Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cup, Caramel Cup in Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate

  • Winner of the San Francisco Chronicle Taste Test

Again, the chocolate was delicious. The cup fillings were creamy and complimented the chocolate. Each package contained 3 cups. Among our friends, we shared each of the flavors to get their opinions. We loved each of them! If you really like caramel, you would like the caramel milk chocolate cup!

Assorted Cookies

Family Recipe Chocolate Chip, Alphabet Cookies in Vanilla or Chocolate

The Vanilla Alphabet Cookies were a product that could definitely become a regular snack in our home. They were very similar to a popular brand of animal crackers that we like, but with the benefit of being organic.

 

Newman O’s: Peanut Butter, Chocolate Creme, Hint O’ Mint, Ginger ‘n’ Cream

Of the four flavors of Newman O’s, the Ginger ‘n’ Cream were our favorite. If you like ginger snaps, you will really enjoy these. The chocolate cookies with a peanut butter filling were also popular with our friends.

Fig Bars

They have a license with Nabisco (Kraft) to use the name Fig Newman’s ™  for their line of organic fig bars. They were generously stuffed with a fig filling. They were actually a very filling snack with the benefit of being fat free.

Organic Ginger Hermits

Hermits – Ginger

These are a soft cookie that have ginger, molasses, and giant organic raisins. We found that just one cookie per serving was filling.

Pretzels – High Protein, Honey Wheat, Salted Rounds

The High Protein pretzels are made with yellow pea flour and contain 5 grams of protein per serving. We liked each of the three types of pretzels, but the Salted Rounds were our favorite because we prefer salty pretzels. If you are trying to watch your salt intake, they have several varieties that are unsalted.

Mints – Cinnamon, Ginger, Peppermint, Wintergreen

Although the mints that we received for the review were in bags, they also carry some in tins that have decorative illustrations. Each of the four flavors are fresh and would work well to carry around for a quick breath freshener or to settle your stomach.

Dried Fruit – Mixed Berry, Pitted Prunes

Unlike some dried fruit, these didn’t have an odd aftertaste. The Mixed Berry is perfect for adding to baked goods, cereal, or just to eat alone as a snack. It would be great to see this line expanded into a healthy alternative to prepackaged gummy snacks that are often used in lunches of children.

Highlights About Newman’s Own® Organics Products

  • USDA Organic and RainForest Alliance Certified ™USDA Organic and RainForest Alliance Certified ™
  • The American Gothic photo is of Nell and her father Paul Newman
  • The cookie product line is made from palm shortening which has no cholesterol and is lower in saturated fat than butter
  • They also make organic pet food for dogs and cats

Win a Newman’s Own® Organics Prize Pack

We are very happy to let you in on a chance to try some Newman’s Own Organic products, too! They are providing one reader of Our Virginia Home the chance to win a prize pack containing four full size items! (Yes, it will contain chocolate!)

Our Virginia Home received items for review from Newman’s Own® Organics. However, only our honest opinions were expressed.

Additional Sources:

Listen to “Nell Newman and Newman’s Own Organics” on Blog Talk Radio: FINtegrity – Episode 58

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  1. Anne Lehnick says

    June 26, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    The current word “pretzel” originated from the Latin word “brachiola” which meant little arms. It translated to German as “bretzel,” and is now our “pretzel.”

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  2. Jessica Martinez says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I never knew that they made licorice or had dried fruit in their line up. This was incredibly informative! Thanks and keep up the great work 🙂

    Reply
  3. amy marantino says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World”

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  4. Melinda Dunne says

    June 27, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Sturgis Pretzel House, the first commercial pretzel bakery in America

    Reply
  5. Mandy Blank says

    June 27, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Reading, PA is the pretzel capital of the world!

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  6. Kelly says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “pretzel capital of the world.

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  7. Haley Hollan Hernandez says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Pretzels were used in medieval marriage rituals.

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  8. Christy Anderson says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I learned Pennsylvania is the Pretzel Capital of the World!

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  9. Christine A. says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I am so excited that everytime I turn around Newman’s Own is making another product. I did not know they made pretzels or licorice. (I live in FL and have not seen these.) My favorite is the Ginger Creme cookies- yummy!

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  10. Shannon Orton says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World”

    The pet food is 95% Organic
    Grain Free- Newman’s Own

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  11. Emily says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    those cookies look amazing.

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  12. Deborah says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Reading, PA is the pretzel capital of the world!

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  13. ruby says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I have never tried any of newmans products, so I would love to win and try something new…

    Reply
  14. Barb K says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I did not know that Newman Own had various kind of licorice or dried fruit. All of it looks good.

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  15. Georgiana says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Pennslyvania is the pretzel capital of the world. Sturgis is the first pretzel bakery in the US too.

    Reply
  16. Deserea says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I had no clue that someone actually was flying a two-foot wide pretzel into Columbus to celebrate Ohio’s first legal glass of brew, LOL! Can you imagine seeing that?!

    Reply
  17. Cassandra says

    June 28, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I’m addicted to the Newman’s Own ginger mints!

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  18. amy says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    i never knew there was a “pretzel bowl”.. i want to go!

    Reply
  19. Ginger Chan says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World” and just down the road is the Rodale Institute.

    Reply
  20. Ray says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Reading PA is the Pretzel Capital of the entire world!

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  21. Jenn S says

    June 28, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    I did not know that Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World”! That was really interesting.

    Reply
  22. beth hoppe says

    June 28, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    The pretzel industry was hit hard by Prohibition, what with people not wanting to hang out in pretzel bars and all

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  23. Pamela Caldwell says

    June 28, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Mmmmm real food :0

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  24. Renee says

    June 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World” 😉

    Reply
  25. Karen Blair says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Did not know that Reading, PA, was the pretzel capital of the world and that the first pretzel
    bakery opened in 1861!

    Reply
  26. Amy says

    June 28, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    there were pretzel bars? or I could write that Reading, PA is the pretzel capitol of the world, like everyone else, but it’s also a Monopoly property.

    Reply
  27. Mary says

    June 29, 2012 at 3:14 am

    My husband would love the ginger cookies….OK, I confess, I would, too!

    Reply
  28. Crystal Famania says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Did not know about any pretzel capitols in the us, let alone in Reading!

    Reply
  29. Jennifer Sullivan says

    June 29, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I would LOVE to win this to sample with my monthly womens group! We always love trying new things!

    Reply
  30. Meryl says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World

    Reply
  31. Louis says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the Pretzel Capital of the World.

    Reply
  32. Pat says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    I learned that Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World”

    Reply
  33. stacy says

    June 30, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the pretzel Capital of the world.

    Reply
  34. Susan F says

    July 1, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Pretzels were called Bretzels in Germany

    Reply
  35. D Schmidt says

    July 1, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I learned Only 20 miles down the road from the “Pretzel Capitol” is the renowned Rodale Institute. They’ve been educating folks world wide for almost 60 years on the connection between Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People

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  36. anne hill says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:34 am

    i learned that The Latin word for the treat was “brachiola”–little arms. In German, the term translates as “bretzel,” which soon become our “pretzel.”

    Reply
  37. Reine B. says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I learned about the new-first-of-its-kind monthly FREE! fun web magazine for children, parents and educators at Kidsregen.org. Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Katherine says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I learned this:

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World

    Reply
  39. Whitney J says

    July 2, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Monks trying to figure out how to use old dough created pretzels. The PA Dutch community is why pretzels are so popular in America!

    Reply
  40. Kristen says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:12 am

    The Latin word for the treat was “brachiola”–little arms.

    At least one medieval marriage ritual involved the humble pretzel. The bride grabbed one loop, the groom the other; they each made a wish and pulled. Whoever got the bigger piece would have the dream come true. Arms were linked, the pieces eaten.

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  41. Catie says

    July 6, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Newman’s Own Organics’ products are all certified organic by Oregon Tilth!

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  42. Briana Floor says

    July 6, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World.” I’ve been through there, but I never knew that.

    Reply
  43. Kathy (Kangaroo Mama) says

    July 7, 2012 at 1:58 am

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World” and only 20 miles down the road from the “Pretzel Capitol” is the renowned Rodale Institute.

    Reply
  44. bonnie holt says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:21 am

    These all look good

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  45. bonnie holt says

    July 7, 2012 at 10:25 am

    That reading pennsilvania is the pretzel capital of the world

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  46. scottsgal says

    July 8, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    Pennsylvania is the pretzel capital of the world

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  47. Paul T/Pauline T says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I learned that Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World” – Paul Tran ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com

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  48. Regina says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:43 am

    I learned that Reading, Pennsylvania is the Pretzel capital of the world.
    tarter95 at hotmail dot com

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  49. Terri Menke says

    July 9, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    The latin word means little arms

    Reply
  50. ellen levickis says

    July 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World”
    when a baker kept the flame on too long, the hard pretzel was born. For centuries pretzels had been soft, like bread.

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  51. Meryl says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    The Pennsylvania Dutch, with origins in “bretzel”-loving Germany and Austria, were the keepers of early America’s pretzel flame. And, when a baker kept the flame on too long, the hard pretzel was born.

    Reply
  52. Louis says

    July 10, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    The Latin word for the treat was “brachiola”–little arms. In German, the term translates as “bretzel,” which soon become our “pretzel.”

    Reply
  53. Seyma Shabbir says

    July 11, 2012 at 1:08 am

    Pennsylvania is pretzel capital of world

    Reply
  54. Esther B. says

    July 13, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Nell Newman is Paul’s daughter and she “wants people to really think about where their food comes from”! The first product was an organic pretzel. It fast became the top organic pretzel in the natural food market.

    Reply
  55. liberty boblett says

    July 13, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Jochem Wessels was a pilgrim taken to court in 1652 for selling inferior pretzels. They must have been really bad pretzels….LOL

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  56. Margot C says

    July 14, 2012 at 4:36 am

    Nell says that Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World”? Based on what I wonder? Still, I love pretzels.

    Reply
  57. NancyB says

    July 14, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Reading Pa is the pretzel capital of the world. Interesting.

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  58. jennifer dunkelmann-hon says

    July 15, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    tha te daughter started the next phase

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  59. laura harris says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:24 am

    i hadn’t known it was a daughter of Paul who started the company. It was never advertised like a family business. That is a suprise to me.

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  60. glori johnsn says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    reading pennsylvania is the pretzel capital of the world

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  61. Amanda B. says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I didn’t know that Reading, PA is the pretzel capital of the world.

    Reply
  62. Sherry Compton says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Reading Pennsylvania is the “pretzel capital of the world,” and the even have a pretzel bowl

    Reply
  63. Jane says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    I learned that Reading, Pennsylvania is the “Pretzel Capital of the World.” Rodale Institute has been educating folks world wide for almost 60 years on the connection between Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People.

    Reply
  64. Kim Reid says

    July 19, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    The pretzel capital of the world is Reading, Pennsylvania – Thanks!

    Reply
  65. Teresa Thompson says

    July 20, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Organic Food Pioneer Nell Newman wants people to really think about where their food comes from.

    Reply
  66. Naina John says

    July 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Learned the fact that Pennsylvania is the Pretzel Capital of the World.

    Reply
  67. Angel Poling says

    July 20, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Healthy Soil ! Healthy Food! Healthy People! I completely agree with Nell.

    Reply

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