A little something sweet on the side. (Cup Service).

The perfect complement to any beverage is a portable treat. Confections are a great point of purchase, impulse buy. Whether for a take out purchase or in-house consumption, these sweet treats can add a couple of dollars to any sale. Below we have listed some innovative products including a coffee

Organic Coffee Cookie

Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company, of Ukiah, California, has a new line of cookies made with organic, shade-grown coffee. These certified organic cookies come in three flavors: Tahitian Vanilla, Chocolate Chunk, and Almond Chocolate chunk. Each cookie contains as much coffee as a traditionally prepared cup of coffee.

Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company Inc., 120 Brush Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, Tel: (707) 462-2272, E-mail: mike@mrsdensonscookies.com, Web-site: www.mrsdensoncookies.com.

Going Nuts!

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon (HGO) recently-released Oregon Orchard Marionberry Hazelnuts, product prized for its gift basket appeal. The candy-coated Marionberry Hazelnut line the cooperative's most successful new product launch to date.

Troy Johnson, vp of sales and marketing for HGO, said the cooperative is responding to increased consumer interest in regional food gifts.

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon, 195 North 26th Avenue, Cornelius, OR 97113, Tel: (503) 693-066Z Fax: (503) 648-4105, E-mail: nutsales@hazelnut.com, Web site: www.hazelnut.com.

Groovy Granola

Churn Creek Ltd. manufactures Chucks and James Montana Style Soft & Chewy Granola. There are five original flavors available; Almond Cranberry, Pistachio Cherry, Pecan Blueberry, Walnut Raisin, and Plain with Vanilla. Makes great tasting point of purchase sales for gift and snack items.

Churn Creek Limited, 810 South Central Aye, Sidney, MT 59270, Tel: (406) 488-9894, Fax: (406) 488-9857, Email: churncreek@mcn.net, Web-site: www.chuckandjames.com.

Biscotti Number 4

Biscotti Number 4 was developed from a recipe for an Orange Chocolate Almond Biscotti, created for a coffee house they owned about five years ago. The company name came from their test batches; the biscotti numbered 4 got rave reviews and the cookie was named for it: Biscotti #4. Biscotti Number 4, 270 N. Canon Drive #2008, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Tel: 310-530-6463, E-mail: info@biscottinumber4.com, Web site: www.biscottinumber4.com

Silverland Desserts

Athena's SilverLand Desserts offers gourmet brownies, cookies and dessert bars, made with only the finest ingredients. Their products are alt natural, with no preservatives and no added salt. "If you are looking for the perfect gift, you've come to the right place," says Peter Wodeck Athena's Silverland Desserts 439 S. Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Tel: (800) 737-3636, Fax: (708) 488-0894, E-mail: info@silverlanddesserts.com, Web site: www.silverlanddesserts.com

Biscotti By Sher

Biscotti By Sher announces the launch of individually wrapped Organic Artisan Biscotti to the coffeehouse, gift basket and retail trade. The four flavors include: Chocolate Espresso Almond; Tangerine Cranberry Pecan, Lemon Lavender Rosemary Maple; and Orange Almond Anise. Each biscotti is loaded with organic whole nuts, cranberries, chocolate covered espresso beans, maple chunks, etc.

Biscotti By Sher 12021 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 905, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Tel 310 472-1985, Fax 310 472-1985, E-mail: BiscottiBySher@aol.com, Web site: www.BiscottiBySher.com

Fair Trade Certified Chocolate

TransFair USA has begun certifying Fair Trade chocolate. Today, FTC chocolate products are showing up on retail shelves across the country. FTC chocolate bars are available through Cost Plus World Market (Marche du Monde brand), Ithaca Fine Chocolates (Art Bars), Cocoa Camino, Dagoba, and Divine Chocolate.

TransFair USA, 1611 Telegraph Aye, Suite 900, Oak-land, CA 94612. Tel: (510) 663-5260, Fax: (510) 663-5264, Email: cocoa@transfairusa.org, Web site: www.transfairusa.org

Yohay

Yohay Baking Company announced their acquisition of Catamount cookie products. Over the past seven years, Charles and Ana Alexander have given their tender loving care in developing and growing what is fast becoming some of the best tasting gourmet cookies in America. Yohay Baking Company is a supplier to the coffee, tea, food service, and gourmet trade. "Yohay is committed to maintaining and improving upon the Alexander's quality recipes "said Michael Solomon, president of Yohay. "The Catamount products complement our line of gourmet wafer rolls, hand dipped chocolate cookie spoons, hiscotti, and over 40 other delicacies," Solomon added.

Yohay Baking Co, 75 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Tel: (718) 857-4514, Fax: (718) 230-0759, Web site: www.yohay.com