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Hallava Foods Introduces Slow-Churned Halva Spreads

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Joshua Linton for Hallava Foods Slow-Churned Food

CHICAGO, IL (MARCH 2026) — Hallava Foods announces the launch of its Slow-Churned Halva sesame spreads, a modern reinvention of classic halva, delivering deep toasted sesame flavor in a luxuriously creamy, spoonable form. Made in small batches with a short, recognizable ingredient list, Hallava transforms a beloved Middle Eastern sweet into an indulgence designed for everyday enjoyment.

Crafted through a unique slow-churn process, Hallava’s spreads develop flavor and texture gradually, allowing the toasted sesame to shine while achieving a smooth, spoonable consistency. The result is unmistakably halva, reimagined for modern kitchens. Spread on warm toast. Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal. Dip fresh fruit. Bake into brownies. Or enjoy straight from the jar.

“Halva has always been one of those flavors everyone falls in love with instantly,” said Joshua Linton, co-founder of Hallava Foods. “But traditional halva is a firm, sliceable confection, which often limits it to dessert and special occasions. Our Slow-Churned Halva is something you can spoon, spread, bake with, and enjoy every day.”

The debut lineup includes two flavors:

1. Dark Chocolate Toasted Sesame – Dark chocolate and toasted sesame come together in a smooth, spoonable spread with deep cocoa, sesame flavor and balanced sweetness from dates.

2. Toasted Sesame with Dates – Toasted sesame is naturally sweetened with dates and has a smooth texture, with no added sugar and a rich, nutty flavor.

With clean-label ingredients and no palm oil, Hallava Slow-Churned Halva spreads offer a more thoughtful everyday alternative to conventional sweet spreads.

Hallava Foods’ Slow-Churned Halva spreads are now available for purchase online at www.hallavafoods.com.

About Hallava Foods

Hallava Foods is a U.S.-based specialty food company reimagining classic sesame halva for modern kitchens. Through small-batch production and a unique slow-churn process, we create clean-label, all-natural halva spreads with bold toasted sesame flavor, smooth spoonable texture, and everyday versatility.

Our Slow-Churned Halva spreads transform a beloved traditional confection into something you can spoon, spread, swirl, dip, bake with, and enjoy every day. Made with a short, recognizable ingredient list and no palm oil, Hallava brings deep flavor, creamy texture, and modern pantry appeal to breakfast, snacks, and desserts.

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