(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 02, 2008 ) ABERLOUR-ON-SPEY – Walkers, the world’s favorite shortbread, is ready for Mother’s Day with a wide range of gift suggestions to fit all budgets – from $4.49 boxes of buttery rich classic Fingers and Petticoat Tails to an elegant $49.95 Highland Gift Box.

For over 110 years, the Walkers family has been taking the utmost care to bake the highest quality shortbread. The New York Times noted recently that Walkers shortbreads are "probably the best food you can find in a box."

Honoring your mother just got easier with Walkers introduction of "Teddy with Hearts" ($34.99) a charming gift basket that contains four varieties of mouthwatering shortbread, including tangy Lemon Hearts, Highlanders, Chocolate Chips and Rounds. For enjoying Walkers on-the-go, six individually wrapped Twin Packs of two Finger cookies each are included. A huggable little Teddy Bear, clad in Walkers signature red tartan plaid, is perched atop the boxes of cookies and all are nestled neatly into a handsome wooden basket with woven trim.

Mothers will also love Walkers internationally famous gift tins, which are minted in limited editions and coveted by collectors. Each tin showcases a romantic and original, museum quality artwork. Selections include tins in all shapes and sizes and range in price from $14.99 to $35.00.

The Highland Gift Box is filled with the Walkers most popular shortbreads, including a tin of Petticoat Tails, and cartons of Highlanders, Fingers, Rounds and an assortment mix of different varieties packed in a simple and sophisticated gold box at $49.95.

Walkers products are available at fine food stores across the country or online at www.walkersus.com where shoppers can also enjoy selecting their own mix of products for Mother's Day and get free ground shipping with orders of $49.00 or more.

Walkers, a family-owned business, was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The family continues to operate its original retail shop in Aberlour in the Highlands to stay in touch with its roots. In addition to receiving the Queen's Award for Export on three occasions, Walkers has earned numerous British, Commonwealth and International awards, including a Grand Gold Medal award from Brussels-based "Monde Selection." Walkers offer the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes, meringues and puddings to over 65 countries internationally. The company's products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. Consumers unable to purchase Walkers products at nearby fine food stores can now order them by visiting www.walkersus.com.
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For more information, samples or photos contact Jackie Markham at 212-687-1765 or jmarkham@aol.com.

* "Teddy with Hearts" Gift Basket

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