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Productinformation The queen of all nuts was discovered by Dr. John Macadam in Australia in 1857 – that’s how she got her name. A few years later, first ship loads were delivered to Hawaii. The pacific island developed a really fast growing, big industry branch in cultivating macadamia nuts. Since then, the majestic tasty nut became more and more prominent. Nowadays Australia remains the second largest industry branch cultivating the nuts, right after Hawaii. Once planted, the nut trees need five years before being able to carry first fruits – their maximum carrying capicity is reached after ten years. The shell of a macadamia nut is really strong – you need special nutcrackers to open them. This is why macadamias are solely traded as peeled nuts. Origin The macadamia’s growing areas reach from Australia – their country of origin – over New Zealand as far as Hawaii. They also can be found planted in South Africa and Kenya.

Productinformation The Pecan nut normally can be harvested around october and december – in South Africa harvesting happens between april and may. In the 15th century the pecan nut primarily was popular around indian tribes in South America – today one type of pecan still carries the name of one of those tribes: "Cheyenne". French immigrants then entitled the nut "la pacaniere", which lead to its present-day name "pecan". The american Hickory-tree carries the pecan nut. Its pit is very similar to that of a walnut – but it is quite different in its taste, a lot milder and with an even richer flavor. Origin Growing areas include the US, Mexico, South Africa und Australia.

Productinformation Harvesting of pistachio happens in the middle of september. Pistachio trees look very alike to almond trees, their female trees carry fruit after they have been fertilized through their male counterparts. The very first harvest of pistachio is then possible after seven years, and afterwards in a two-year-cycle. Around april pistachio trees are beginning to bloom. When the plant begins ripening, its pit is growing so fast, it will downright burst open its surrounding shell. Pistachio will be roasted in their shell and are traded salted. These tasty green pits are not only consumed as a snack, they can also be found in special types of sausages or on top of chocolate candy – as they are always a delicious addition. Origin Pistachio are cultivated over extended areas in Iran to Turkey and from Pakistan to India. The United States by now also have an enormous industry branch of producing pistachio.

Productinformation Harvesting of walnuts normally takes place around september and october – in Chile they are harvested between september and october. The History of the walnut dates back as far as the year 7000 b.c.: The walnut tree derives from Persia, centuries later they were brought all over the world through british merchant shipping. At the end of the 19th century a big industry branch in producing walnuts developed in California. After the planting of walnut trees it takes at least six to eight years until they are fully developed – they can achieve a height of thirty meters and become up to a hundred years old. And every year, a mature tree can yield up to four-thousand nuts per tree. Origin The highest concentration of walnut trees can be found in the US, Chile, France, India and Moldavia.

Productinformation Tartly sweet apple rings coated with the finest milk chocolate. This mix of fruit and creamy chocolate offers a very special kind of taste treat. Ingredients Apples 48%, sugar 25%, coco-butter 12%, whole milk powder 9%, coco paste 3%, sweet whey powder 1.5%; emulsifiers: lecithin E322 and E476; aroma: vanillin; preservative: sulfur dioxide. Contains soy and lactose. Origin Chocolate-coating added in Germany.

Productinformation Sour apple rings coated with white chocolate. Enjoy the fruity taste of apple in combination with the pleasant sweetness of the finest quality white chocolate available—absolutely heavenly. Ingredients Apples (49%), sugar (26%), cocoa butter (14%), whole milk powder (9%), sweet whey powder (2%), emulsifier: Lecithin E322, flavoring: vanilla, preservative: sulfur dioxide E220. Contains soy and lactose. Origin Italy and China are the primary producers—in China, the rings are still cut manually. These ring apples are still produced in Chile and South Africa. Coating them with chocolate takes place in Europe.

Productinformation Crispy, sun-ripened banana chips are paired with melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate—a heavenly combination, and not just for people who love bananas. Banana chips in white chocolate are not only a mouthwatering treat reduced to its bare essentials, but are especially delicious in cereal or yogurt—and healthy to boot. Ingredients Sugar, banana chips (banana, sugar, oil, honey, flavoring) (24%), cocoa butter (18%), whole milk powder, milk sugar, skimmed milk powder, yogurt flavor ( Origin The banana is originally from Asia. Today it is grown in Africa, Central and South America. Banana chips are mainly produced in Asia.

Productinformation BBQ-ravioli are another superb addition to Howa’s snack supply. They are called ravioli because of the shape of their spicy crust – but in contrast to pasta ravioli they are totally crunchy. Their interior reveals roasted peanuts, and together with their strong bbq-flavored taste they will give you a snack experience coming straight from a wild west ranch. Ingredients Peanuts, wheat flour, sugar, palm oil, BBQ-spice-mixture

Productinformation Fresh cashews enrobed in a fine yogurt-chocolate blend create a real taste treat. Super creamy chocolate with the sweet nuttiness of cashew nuts. A snack that can be addictive. Ingredients White chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, whey powder, emulsifier: soy lecithin E322, natural vanilla flavor), cashews, yogurt flavor, palm oil, glazing agent: E904 (coating), E414 (gum arabic), glucose syrup, sugar. May contain traces of gluten, peanuts and other types of nuts. Origin India is the main producer of cashews. Other countries of origin include Brazil, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

Productinformation Freshly roasted cashews are combined with one of the most popular spices in Asia—chili. The result: a fiery, spicy treat, where you first taste the spiciness of the mild chilies, then the mild, crunchy cashews with their sweet flavor. This exotic blend has a pure taste is a great accompaniment to Asian dishes. Ingredients Cashews, salt, chili powder, gum arabic Origin The cashew tree is native to South America, but now is also grown in Africa and Asia. Cashews are primarily grown in India, Vietnam and Brazil. Other producers include Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, China and Sri Lanka.