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No Pickle? No Problem! Hold The Pickle Shakes on Bold Flavor Innovation to the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025

No Pickle? No Problem! Hold The Pickle Shakes on Bold Flavor Innovation to the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025

April 8, 2025. Long Island, NY - Get ready for a flavor explosion! Hold The Pickle, the game-changing kosher, vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free pickle flavored seasoning brand, is DILL-ighted to announce its participation in the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show.

As the only line dedicated to the 90% of people who love pickles, Hold The Pickle solves the pickle lover's dilemma: how to enjoy that beloved pickle flavor without the mess. Perfect to shake on  popcorn, salads, sandwiches, wings, veggies, deviled eggs, pizza (yes, PIZZA), chips, tacos, nachos, mixed nuts, or even mixing into ketchup for an instant flavor upgrade, our signature blends are making waves in kitchens everywhere. The moment you open a bottle of Hold The Pickle, you’re instantly greeted by the unmistakable aroma of a freshly opened jar of real dill pickles!

Founded by Susie Donohue, a DILL-igent entrepreneur and NY public school teacher, Hold The Pickle offers a unique solution for those seeking mess-free flavor enhancement. Susie shares, “Hold The Pickle was born from a simple idea: to bring real pickle flavor to foods without the mess or artificial ingredients. We’re thrilled to showcase our products at the Fancy Food Show and connect with distributors and retailers who share our passion for all natural, bold, clean flavors.”

Our current 4 SKUs (3 more dill-icious flavors to be released later on this year):

  • Hold The Pickle OG: Our Original Green blend. This original dill pickle seasoning delivers all the punch of a juicy pickle in every sprinkle. You won’t believe how much it tastes (and smells), just like the real DILL!
  • Hold The Pickle Spicy: A fiery twist on our classic O.G., infused with jalapeño heat for those who like their pickle zest with a kick. Ideal for grilled chicken, veggies, or spicing up your Bloody Mary game.
  • Hold The Pickle TexMex: A southwest-inspired blend that combines real chili peppers with a hint of dill pickle essence. It’s taco night’s new best friend!
  • NEW Single-Serving Dip Pouches: The O.G. seasoning in convenient 1-ounce pouches designed for single-serving use as a dip mix. Simply pair one, 1 oz pouch with a pint of sour cream or Greek yogurt to create a tangy, crowd-pleasing pickle dip perfect for parties.

Hold The Pickle seasonings are housed in 8 oz PET jars and now due to growing demand in food service, we offer 5 and 25 pound bulk pricing. With a growing presence in supermarkets and a partnership with POD Foods, Hold The Pickle is ready to spice up the nation. Visit our booth for tastings and discover how these seasonings can elevate your snacks, sides, entrees and beverages!

For more information, visit  our website or Amazon Store or to schedule a meeting, contact Susie. Let’s get this pickle party started!