February 11, 2009 12:14 ET

Nana's Cookies Now Available in Ralph's Grocery Store

Mouthwatering, Health-Smart Snacks at Ralph's Across the Western Region

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - February 11, 2009) - San Diego-based Nana's Cookie Company today announced that Ralph's Grocery Stores will stock Nana's Cookies, Cookie Bars and Cookie Bite products in 112 of its stores across the Western United States.

"Health-conscious shoppers that crave a delicious, chocolaty snack now need to look no further to satisfy their craving then their local Ralph's store," said Miriam Diamond, founder and president of Nana's Cookie Company. "Our consumers-turned-fans tell us our all-natural snacks taste better than the sugary baked goods of the past." With the expansion of Nana's Cookies into Ralph's Western region stores, consumers now have the convenience of satisfying their sweet tooth anytime a craving strikes.

The company's health-conscious line of more than 20 snack products have no competition and never include any: Refined sugar, dairy, hydrogenated oils, cholesterol, eggs, trans fat, GMOs and no cane or beet products.

In addition to the fruit-juice-sweetened original line of cookies, Nana's also has a line of wheat- and gluten-free cookies and cookie bars that come in delectable flavors, including Berry Vanilla, Nana Banana, Fudge, Ginger Spice, Lemon Dreams and more. Fans of Nana's sneakingly healthy, but obviously delicious products include: Madonna, Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ed Begley and Lisa Rinna.

"Over the years I have seen the crossover from mainstream retailers entering the traditional terrain of the natural food store," said Ken Freeland, National Sales Director for Nana's Cookie Company. "Ralph's was on the forefront of this trend and we are pleased that they have aligned with Nana's Cookie Company."

A leader in fresh produce and high-quality items, Ralph's Grocery has been a Southern California staple for more than 100 years. In addition to stocking a wide variety of Nana's Cookie Company products, the markets will also showcase the company's "O"Mega-Fiber Cookie Bars, which are all-natural, contain five grams of fiber and omega fatty acids (3-250 MG, 6-600 MG, 9-800MG) and come in four delectable flavors, including Vanilla Toasted Almond, Apple Harvest, Chocolate Chocolate and Peanutty Peanut Butter.

About Nana's Cookie Company

Launched in 1992, Nana's Cookie Company's products are made exclusively from all-natural, wholesome ingredients, while ensuring an irresistibly delicious taste. All of Nana's Cookie's contain no refined sugar, no dairy, no cholesterol, no eggs, no hydrogenated oils, and no trans-fat. In addition to these basic "No's," Nana's Cookie Company has no competition. Its recipes for No Wheat and No Gluten cookies are a delicious snack for those with special dietary needs. Nana's Cookies are Kosher certified K of K Pas Yisroel. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.nanascookiecompany.com