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Our Home Invites Attendees to Come Raid Its Snack Stash at Expo West 2025
Last Updated on March 16, 2025 by Daily News Staff
The Better-For-You Snack Portfolio is Bringing Bold Flavors, Immersive Experiences, and Pantry Must-Haves to Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Our Home, the leading portfolio for crave-worthy, better-for-you snacks, is bringing its ultimate snack stash to Natural Products Expo West 2025 with an immersive pantry experience. With an unbeatable lineup of delicious, wholesome snacks featuring Good Health, Pop Secret, Popchips, Food Should Taste Good, Sonoma Creamery, YOU NEED THIS, ParmCrisps, Real Food From The Ground Up and RW Garcia, Our Home invites attendees to Booth #5489 for exclusive samplings, sneak peeks, and exciting new product showcases.
Our Home’s diverse portfolio of brands provides a snack for everyone with its flavor-filled, better-for-you offerings for every occasion. Located in Hall E, attendees can step into Our Home‘s walk-through booth and immerse themselves inside a perfectly curated pantry of the most craveable snacks on the market. New product highlights include Good Health’s Avocado Oil Veggie Stix, Veggie Straws and Veggie Chips; Popchips’ latest Sweet Heat flavor, a sweet and spicy combination popped to perfection; and Food Should Taste Good’s Cornbread Crackers, a NEXTY Finalist in the Savory or Salty Snack category.
“We welcome guests to raid our snack pantry in our home away from home at Expo West,” said Deb Holt, Chief Marketing Officer at Our Home. “This year, Our Home has even more snacks to showcase across our portfolio. From cheesy to hot, and wholesome to veggie-filled, there’s a favorite snack for everyone in our pantry stash.”
Coming to market in June 2025, Good Health’s lineup of avocado oil veggie products is part of a rapidly growing culinary trend. Avocado oil is the fastest-growing culinary oil, growing 47% YoY, highlighting its rising popularity for its health benefits and versatility making it a great alternative to seed oil. In addition to transitioning its veggie products to avocado oil, the only brand in the segment to do so, the brand this year will also introduce a refreshed package design, leveraging its new positioning geared towards families.
In line with Our Home’s mission to deliver delicious snacks everywhere consumers live, work, and eat, the snacking portfolio is establishing a broader representation of their snacks in the convenience store space. Small single serve snacks are outpacing category growth driving 23% growth in 2024. With this renewed demand for portability, Our Home’s better for you snacks will be found in convenience stores nationwide throughout 2025.
Expo West attendees can also snag samples of snacks like Good Health Avocado Oil Sea Salted Potato Chips, Food Should Taste Good’s Multigrain and Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips, and ParmCrisps Original Cheese Crisps throughout the show grounds. The outdoor booth will offer attendees a chance to grab a bag to munch on their way inside or on their way out.
Our Home is exhibiting at Natural Products Expo West from March 4-7, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center (800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802). Attendees are invited to raid the Our Home pantry at Booth #5489 and party with them at the can’t-miss Expo West Block Party on Tuesday, March 4, from 4-7 PM. For more information on the trade show, visit www.expowest.com.
About Our Home
Our Home is a leading, independent better-for-you snack platform that provides delicious, wholesome snacks at a great value. Our Home strives to create nourishing snacks that offer a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity to communities, catering to every occasion and satisfying various cravings. This commitment is demonstrated through the company’s ownership of production and manufacturing facilities spanning all snack sub-categories, and a portfolio of brands that currently includes Good Health, Pop Secret, Popchips, Food Should Taste Good, Sonoma Creamery, YOU NEED THIS, ParmCrisps, Real Food From The Ground Up and RW Garcia. For more information on Our Home, visit www.our-home.com.
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Driving in Wet Summer Conditions: The Impact of Worn Tires on Stopping Distance
Wet Summer Conditions: As drivers prepare for summer road trips, navigating seasonal weather with worn tires can often be an overlooked safety concern.
Driving in Wet Summer Conditions: The Impact of Worn Tires on Stopping Distance
(Feature Impact) As drivers prepare for summer road trips, navigating seasonal weather with worn tires can often be an overlooked safety concern. For those living in regions that experience seasonal storms and heavy rainfall, ensuring their vehicle’s tires are properly maintained can mean the difference between stopping safely or being involved in an accident.
As tread depth decreases, tires’ ability to maintain grip on wet pavement diminishes, increasing both stopping distances and the likelihood of losing control. In fact, on roads with light rain is where the Federal Highway Administration reports 77% of weather-related crashes occur.
New testing revealed worn tires (approximately 4/32-inch tread depth) required 30-45% more stopping distance – equating to 44-67 additional feet, depending on the tire model – to bring an average car or sedan to a full stop when braking. During moderate and heavy rainfall, vehicles equipped with worn tires required more than 140 additional feet to stop – nearly half the length of a football field. This data comes from water depth stopping-distance testing performed from 60 miles per hour at Treadwell Research Park on behalf of Discount Tire, a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels with more than 1,275 stores in 40 states.
Summer weather can be unpredictable and with the chance of sudden storms expected this time of year, drivers should take extra precautions to ensure their tires can stop safely in wet conditions.
Drivers can use tools like Treadwell, Discount Tire’s online tire recommendation tool, to compare stopping distances of popular tire models in new and worn conditions. The tool evaluates tire options based on vehicle type, driving habits and local conditions – as well as decades of data and independent testing results – to provide recommendations based on each driver’s unique needs.
Before hitting the road, consider these expert tips:
Monitor Tire Tread Depth
Tread depth plays a critical role in wet-weather traction and stopping performance. Drivers can perform a quick tread check at home using a penny. Insert the penny upside down into a tread groove; if the top of President Lincoln’s head is visible, it’s time to replace the tire. If you’re not sure, head to a local tire retailer to have them check for you.
Know the Tires’ Age
As rubber compounds age, the rubber becomes harder and more susceptible to cracking and failure. To check a tire’s age at home, look at the DOT number stamped on its sidewall. Experts typically recommend replacing tires that are 6 years old or older, depending on condition and manufacturer guidance.
Rotate Tires on Schedule
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles, or earlier if uneven wear develops. Routine tire rotations help promote even wear and maximize tire life.
Check Tire Pressure Regularly
Tire pressure should be checked at least once a month when tires are cool, particularly before any long road trips, because ambient temperature changes as well as the impacts and pressures of bumps and turns can affect inflation levels. Underinflated tires can contribute to poor handling, excessive wear, reduced fuel efficiency and increased stress on the tires due to overloading.
To locate a neighborhood tire retailer near you to save on tires, wheels or windshield wipers, visit DiscountTire.com.
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How to Protect Yourself from a Smartphone Scam
(Feature Impact) The first sign is unexpectedly losing access to your cell phone. Soon after, when you connect to Wi-Fi, the gravity of the situation sinks in: a criminal has gained access to your cell phone number and is trying to siphon money from your credit cards and bank accounts.
The scam is called SIM swapping, or SIM hijacking, and it’s a concern for law enforcement in the United States and abroad as more than 5,000 people have reported SIM swapping scams to the FBI since 2022. Older adults, caregivers and families can benefit from understanding the warning signs of SIM swapping and taking simple security steps to prevent it from happening.
How SIM swapping works
A SIM card, or its digital version known as an eSIM, helps connect a phone number to a carrier network. In a SIM swapping scam, a criminal collects basic information about their victim, such as their name, birthdate and address, to try to move the victim’s phone number to a SIM card or eSIM profile the criminal controls.
Once complete, the scammer gains access to accounts you may be logged into on your phone, such as bank accounts or credit card apps, without touching your phone or being near you.
How to protect yourself from SIM swapping scams
Preparation is the best protection against SIM swapping. Cell phone users should use strong, unique passwords for each online account – password managers are a helpful tool in creating complex and randomized passwords. Use two-factor authentication where it’s offered; this adds an extra layer of security when accessing sensitive accounts.
Next, consumers should protect personal information they share online, whether on social media or in texts or emails asking for identifying data, such as PIN numbers, birthdates or one-time security codes. Be wary of anyone pushing you to share personal information, particularly if they’re pushy with their request or make it sound urgent.
Check your mobile carrier to see if it offers SIM protection. For example, Verizon customers can toggle on a protection feature on the carrier’s website or app to lock lines on their account to help prevent SIM changes.
If you get an unprompted notification that your SIM has been changed, or otherwise suspect you’ve been targeted in a SIM swapping scam, contact your banks immediately and have them freeze your accounts, including ones the criminals may not have targeted yet. Next, work with your cell phone provider to help regain access to your mobile device. If you’re able, share as much information as possible with law enforcement so they can investigate, or at least document trends, in how often this scam occurs.
To find more advice to protect against smartphone scams, visit Verizon.com.
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Sleep Better This Summer with Breathable Bedding
Breathable Bedding: If warm summer temperatures have you tossing and turning at night, you aren’t alone. Heat is a common culprit behind seasonal insomnia and can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. When the body struggles to cool down properly, it may lead to restlessness, night sweats, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Sleep Better This Summer with Breathable Bedding
(Feature Impact) If warm summer temperatures have you tossing and turning at night, you aren’t alone. Heat is a common culprit behind seasonal insomnia and can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. When the body struggles to cool down properly, it may lead to restlessness, night sweats, and disrupted sleep patterns.
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Before you reach for the thermostat, though, take some time to examine your bedroom setup. Switching to breathable bedding, like Bedsure PureWoven Bamboo Sheets, can help your body regulate its temperature better overnight. Made with bamboo-derived fibers, the sets include sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and comforters designed to keep you cool and comfortable while you sleep. The bamboo viscose material is moisture-wicking and smooth, and you can choose from a variety of colors to match your decor.
In addition to choosing bedding made with soft, breathable materials like viscose derived bamboo sheets bamboo, try using fans to promote better airflow in your bedroom. You can also improve your overall sleep quality by winding down with soft, dim lighting as you prepare for bed, and using blackout curtains to keep your space dark overnight.
Making simple swaps in your sleep environment can help you stay well-rested throughout the summer. Learn more at bedsurehome.com or search “Bedsure PureWoven Bamboo Sheets” on Amazon.
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