LOS ANGELES (December 9, 2016)— Goodie Girl, Cookie Pop, and Pasta Bow Ties proudly announce the partnership with A&E Networks ® as the snack partners of the 22ndAnnual Critics’ Choice Awards, airing live Sunday, December 11 at 8/7c.. Throughout the event and well into the after-party, these three savory and sweet snacks will be offered and enjoyed all night. Wholesome, all-natural, and delicious, these award-worthy treats will be savored throughout the broadcast, with gourmet recipes incorporating the products served at the official Critics’ Choice Awards after party. “Like in fashion and beauty, Hollywood stars are trend setters for better-for-you, super delicious food choices. With Goodie Girl, Pasta Bow Ties, and Cookie Pop, you’re getting everything in each small indulgence—great ingredients, incredible flavors, and inventive twists on classic favorites that are playful and fun,” said Shira Berk, creator and CEO of Goodie Girl Cookies. “We’re thrilled that our most popular new varieties are sharing the spotlight at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Pick up these smash hits to enjoy a smart and special snack anytime.” Deliciously decadent, and created with better-for-you, premium ingredients, Goodie Girl, Cookie Pop, and Pasta Bow Ties deliver on all levels. Goodie Girl Cookies are a wholesome, gluten-free twist on classic cookie favorites, with modernized flavors such as Quinoa Chocolate Chunk, Midnight Brownie, and Mint Slims. Cookie Pop is crafted from fluffy popcorn, exploding with the rich, sweet flavors of Chocolate Chip, and Cookies & Cream – at only 150 calories per serving. Finally, new Pasta Bow Ties are gently baked fresh baked pasta dough to create a better-for-you snacking option. These puffed and tasty pasta snacks are offered in delicious Meatball Parm, Creamy Ranch, Honey Butter, and Smooth Cheddar varieties, with only 120 calories per serving. “The Critics’ Choice Awards famously celebrate innovation and remarkable performance in film and television, and we couldn’t imagine a better partner or audience for our innovative snacking products,” said Jerry Bello, founder and CEO of Pasta Chips and Pasta Bow Ties. “We at Pasta Bow Ties, along with the teams at Goodie Girl and Cookie Pop, pride ourselves on new product innovation that offers consumers premium ingredients, gourmet taste, and snack food products that have a greater focus on nutrition and performance. We couldn’t be more excited to share our gourmet creations with the tastemakers of Hollywood at this star-studded event.” About Goodie Girl Goodie Girl is a baking company based in Ridgefield, NJ that specializes in crafting naturally gluten-free cookies in flavors that put an exciting twist on classic varieties. We focus on foods and products that we love- and where we have something fresh to add. Today, Goodie Girl can provide everyone with perfect cookies for an on-the-go lifestyle. We demonstrate the inspiring energy of a female-led business, where a simple passion for yummy gluten-free cookies made with simple, delicious ingredients can create an overnight sensation. Goodie Girl recently partnered with Toufayan Bakeries, a well-known brand in the gluten-free market and one of the largest privately owned commercial bakeries in the United States. Made with “just the right amount of wrong,” Goodie Girl cookies are the indulgence worth having! Find Goodie Girl at
www.goodiegirl.com About Pasta Bow Ties Vintage Italia, parent company of Pasta Chips and Pasta Bow Ties, offers unique, quality, Italian inspired snacks crafted from durum wheat semolina flour and baked as a better-for-you snacking alternative. Pasta Bow Ties, the newest innovation in the pasta snacking category, is created with pasta dough, freshly baked as fun and stylish bowtie-shaped puffed chips. Crafted from durum wheat semolina flour and farro, a higher protein grain for a more nutrient-dense product; and then baked with fine seasonings reminiscent of regional Italian favorites, these chips offer a robust taste and crispy texture throughout. Pasta Bow Ties are offered in four classic flavors: Meatball Parm, Creamy Ranch, Honey Butter, and Smooth Cheddar. With only 120 calories per serving, and a similar carbohydrate count to most options in the chip aisle, this delicious, satisfying snack offers consumers a guilt-free form of snacking. Pasta Bow Ties are made with all-natural ingredients and are non-GMO, and cholesterol-free. Select flavors are vegan. For more information about Pasta Bow Ties, please visit
www.bowtiesnacks.com
SANTA MONICA, CA - DECEMBER 11: Jared Eng attends the 22nd Annual Critic's Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on December 11, 2016 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for A+E Networks)[/caption] 
