PORTLAND, OR – Wildwood is causing a caramel comeback, making caramel the star in which every bite feels like a celebration. Inspired by the forests of the Pacific Northwest, these luxuriously packaged caramels are artfully handcrafted with distinction and ingenuity. With awards from Food & Wine and the Good Food Association, Wildwood masterfully crafts caramels with irresistible flavors and luscious textures, metamorphosing American-grown organic sugars and other delectable ingredients into memorable indulgences. From unforgettable gifts to personal treats, Wildwood brings a touch of everyday luxury to any moment.

“For Wildwood, crafting caramels is like spinning magic. We aim to make each batch of individually wrapped caramels into a memorable experience to be cherished among generations,” said Rebecca Adams Savage, who co-founded Wildwood with chocolatier Steven Lawrence.

To taste caramels unlike any other, first unfold the compostable wrappers with hand-selected designs inspired by Mother Earth and the Wildwood Trail. These enchanting gifts and personal indulgences are available in small artisanal boxes for just under $6 and large ones for $17.75. The flavors, in collaboration by Wildwood’s founders, foodie Rebecca Adams Savage, and expert recipe developer and chef, Steven Lawerence, include:

1. Matcha: Highlights the caramel’s depth with earthy tea-flecked flavor
2. Rosemary: Fragrant and something to pine for
3. Salted Caramel: Just the classic crafted caramel with coarse sea salt
4. Cardamom Honey: Warm spice and nature’s gold infuse each sweet nibble
5. Fennel Pollen: A subtle minty touch
6. Chai: A deep mix that brings layer after layer of warming spice
7. Chocolate: satisfyingly chewy and chocolatey all at once
8. Chocolate Raspberry: a grown-up Tootsie with gentle red fruit tartness
9. Maple Smoked Chili: maple flavor rounded by smooth smokey chili spices

As confectioners with decades of experience in flavor pairings, recipe development and award-winning creations, Wildwood puts the highest quality ingredients, attention and creativity into each and every caramel. Each little nibble, infused with the magic and lushness of the woods, is a craving for which to be wild.

To learn more about Wildwood specialty confections, visit WildwoodChocolate.com.

Wildwood caramels and chocolates are available in specialty retailers nationwide and online.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information about Wildwood and to arrange to speak with a company spokesperson, please contact Nancy Trent or Pamela Wadler at 212-966-0024 or pam@trentandcompany.com.