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Drive Seasonal Impulse Sales With Limited ® Edition Frosted Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts !

Join the seasonal Pumpkin craze and delight your customers with Frosted Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts®, available in C-stores for a limited time only. Limited edition flavors have become an “event” with Pop-Tart® fans, and the Pumpkin Pie flavor is their #1 seasonal favorite at retail. In fact, the buzz on this flavor starts on social media at the first sign of fall, and grows stronger by the month! Now that Pop-Tarts® is bringingIM this wildly popular, limited edition flavor to the convenience channel for the first time, your snackers are going to love it!

Think Crazy Good: Heavenly pumpkin pie-flavored filling with cin- namon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves surrounded by a golden crust and 24 CT. POP-TARTS COUNTER UNIT Each case contains three, 24 CT. Counter topped with sweet, white icing and fall-colored crunchies. Every bite is a holiday experience with an offering that continues to grow in popularity. • Trial Driver: Limited Edition Pop-Tarts® bring attention to the Toaster Category and give consumers the opportunity to test new • Talk about on-trend: 37% of U.S. consumers purchased a pumpkin- flavors—and new flavors are key purchase and trial drivers for… flavored product last year, Google searches for “pumpkin spice” everyone! flavor are about 3-times as high as they were in 2010, and pumpkin sales have increased 34% in the past five years2. Don’t miss out on this seasonal winner from Pop-Tarts®, the leader of the toaster category1 — the snack brand with a celebration of fun • Self-Merchandising: Frosted Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts® come in a flavors avid snackers crave2. Bring Frosted Pumpkin Pie Pop- Tarts® in- flexible, easy to merchandise counter display that holds 24 packs. store for the fall and winter holidays, and create enthusiasm and “Crazy Draw your shoppers’ attention and drive impulse sales by strategi- Good” sales! cally placing the display near the coffee bar and checkout counter. The merchandiser does hold the product in cartons which can be Get ready for a spirited fall and winter, and order your Pop-Tarts® easily moved to a shelf or other permanent fixture when needed. Pumpkin Pie Seasonal Counter unit today by calling your Kellogg’s® representative. • All-day snack: Pop-Tarts® as a snack has increased 20% with 18 For more information, please visit www.specialtychannels.com/home/ to 24-year olds in the past 5 years. They eat Pop-Tarts® as a snack convenience. 50% of the time, and are munching on their grab ‘n’ go favorites 1 throughout the day and between meals . Receive exclusive access to trends and more by joining Grow My Store™.

• Fans can’t wait: Consumers look forward to the annual seasonal With on-the-go , portable snacks and wholesome favorites, offerings from Pop-Tarts®, especially Pumpkin Pie—and respond Kellogg’s® helps you capture the opportunities of now. Now is a good with excitement and elevated purchases. That’s because Pop-Tarts® time to partner with Kellogg’s®. fans love indulgent flavors and get revved up when their favorites 1 are brought back. Sources: Nielsen XAOC Units/$MM ACV L 12 WKS W/E 12/31/16 2 (Nielsen Data)

Optimo Cigarillos Add Grape to Natural Leaf Lineup Sixth Blend of Optimo Natural Leaf Cigarillos Now Available

Optimo Natural Leaf Cigarillos continue a tradition of quality and innovation as Optimo Cigarillos are now available in a grape blend finished in first-class candela leaf wrapper.

Optimo Natural Leaf Grape Cigarillos are packaged in two-count, resealable foil pouches. Each Optimo Cigarillo pairs a top-quality natural leaf wrapper with an artful blend of imported tobaccos to deliver a smooth, rich, satisfying taste. The Optimo Natural Leaf Grape Cigarillo is the only cigar with the classic grape filler blend wrapped in green candela leaf.

Optimo Cigarillos are available in “2 for 99¢”, “Save on 2”, and “2 for $.149” pouches. For more information or to place an order today, contact your Swisher representative or call (800) 874-9720. About Swisher International Jacksonville, Fla.-based Swisher International has manufactured quality tobacco products since 1861. The company ships over two billion cigars a year to more than 70 countries. www.csdecisions.com InfoMarketing Equipped for Foodservice IMSuccess Since 1906, Hussmann has provided innovative products, services and solutions for preserving and merchandising fresh foods. It is recognized throughout the world as a leader in manufacturing, selling, installing, and servicing display equipment and refrigeration systems for customers in the retail food industry. It also provides a variety of services to help food retailers become more efficient and effective. Hussmann serves several key markets, including supermarkets, mass merchants, convenience stores, drug stores, dollar and discount stores, and foodservice operations.

Hussmann is enabling excellence in food retailing by providing in- novative solutions in areas such as merchandising, energy efficiency and sustainability, food quality and integrity, refrigeration, design and engineering, service and installation, and improving retail performance. We are passionate about food retailing and have a relentless dedication to our customers’ success.

Hussmann Products, Services and Strategic Support Hussmann offers a variety of related services in selected markets, includ- Hussmann’s products include refrigerated and non-refrigerated display ing project management, energy audits and upgrades, construction merchandisers, specialty display cases, self-contained display cases, support, application engineering, and store layout and design services. LED lighting, glass doors and lids, refrigeration systems and other We base all our offerings on a culture of innovation focused on meeting related products. the unique needs of retail customers and the consumers they serve.

To back up its broad product offerings, Hussmann provides installa- tion, service, maintenance, and aftermarket parts through an extensive To learn more, visit www.hussmann.com. service organization.

What’s All the Stink About Clean Restrooms?

There is no rat to smell here. 95% of people avoid patronizing a business in which they have had a negative restroom experience. The clean restroom thing is for real, but be- fore we hit the panic button, let’s drill down to see what is expected. A recent article in Convenience Store Decisions declared that the top complaint about restrooms was bad smell. Another major gripe was restrooms that were unkempt and not tidy. According to Scott Apter, President of Apter Industries, these statements are accurate.

“We have worked with the convenience store industry to provide a clean, sanitary envi- ronment for over thirty years. Surprisingly, retailers do a decent job on the thorough night time restroom cleaning. The lack of consistent attention during peak hours is what leads to poor appearance and the foul odor situation. Fortunately, this is fixable.”

Apter Industries addressed this issue by providing a simple illustrated chart to post in the restrooms. It also launched Garage Gorilla Odor Killer. This phenomenal enzymat- ic action based weapon kills odors at the source and leaves a pleasant fragrance to punctuate a clean, sanitary environment. Scott says, “It’s a simple solution that works. You can drastically improve the restroom experience in less than one minute. You enter the restroom with Garage Gorilla Odor Killer. The posted wall chart instructs you to spray the Gorilla Odor Killer in the sink and toilets, pick up the loose debris, check the towel and hand soap dispensers, wipe the sink and mirror, and away you go.” If you smelled a rat before, you won’t now.

To get your “45 Second Restroom Spiff Up Chart” and Garage Gorilla Odor Killer (packed 6 quarts per box with a piston power trigger), call Apter Industries at 800-441-7146 or email Joe DeLuca at [email protected]. General information is available at www.apterindustries.com

Questions? Contact Joe DeLuca at [email protected] or visit www.apterindustries.com.

www.csdecisions.com JOB® Organic Hemp Quality, Cigarette Papers Reliability and Safety Republic Tobacco’s latest profit-driving innovation.

The nation’s largest RYO/MYO distributor, Republic Tobacco L.P. The BIC® Lighter is recognized as a is delighted to introduce JOB® Organic Hemp Cigarette Papers. worldwide leader in producing a safe, JOB® is an iconic brand and the #1 selling premium cigarette paper reliable flame for millions of consumers brand in the U.S.A. The innovative new Organic Hemp range represents the brand’s dedication to every day. In more than 160 countries serving the high-end consumer of today, by appealing to their desire to follow an eco-friendly, envi- around the world, BIC has sold more ronmentally conscious life-style. than 15 billion lighters.

In 2017, the consumer is discerning with their purchases, seeking to align themselves with brands Since BIC began manufacturing that correspond to their personal and social values. Today’s RYO smoker seeks a cigarette paper lighters nearly 40 years ago, we which is grown organically, with sustainable practices, but which also enhances their smoking ex- have developed and perfected the perience. JOB® Organic Hemp is tailored to meet the needs of this market with eco-friendly, quality strictest quality and safety standards cigarette papers. in order to give our consumers the best performing lighters in the market- Made from organically farmed hemp, grown free from pesticides and place. We employ these standards at fertilizers, the papers are unbleached, and gummed with vegetarian/GMO manufacturing facilities throughout the free acacia. JOB® Organic Hemp cigarette papers have a pale brown world. color and a fine texture which supports comfortable, smooth rolling every time. BIC’s quality assurance criteria for its lighters meet or exceed the lighter Packaging is true to the JOB® Gold genre, with a freshly introduced safety standards established by the In- foil stamped logo and metallic-green leaf motif evoking a perception ternational Organization for Standard- of luxury amongst high-end consumers. JOB® Organic Hemp Cigarette ization (ISO), the American Society Papers are available in 1-1/2, Single Wide, 1-1/4 and Slim sizes, for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the packed 40 boxes per case. A 4-box counter display is available for U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- merchandising and various POP are available to support the brand. mission (CPSC), and all other govern- ment agencies. The BIC® Lighter is recognized as a worldwide leader in To take advantage of the growing organic hemp trend and producing a safe, reliable flame for increase the profitability and size of your register rings, contact us at 800)( 288-8888 millions of consumers every day. In or email Mark Lopofsky at [email protected]. more than 160 countries around the world, BIC has sold more than 15 bil- lion lighters.

Since BIC began manufacturing lighters nearly 40 years ago, we Why Does Data Security have developed and perfected the strictest quality and safety standards matter in a C-Store? in order to give our consumers the Though it may not be the first thing on a retailer’s to-do best performing lighters in the market- list, maintaining data security, specifically regarding place. We employ these standards at customer payment information, PCI compliance and manufacturing facilities throughout the skimming devices, is vital for all merchants who process world. payment cards and participate in loyalty programs. The fallout from a data breach can be catastrophic since BIC’s quality assurance criteria for the results include loss of confidence, diminished sales, audit its lighters meet or exceed the lighter costs and potentially the cost of reissuing new payment cards safety standards established by the In- and covering fraud losses. ternational Organization for Standard- ization (ISO), the American Society for The recent highly-publicized data breach at Wendy’s in June of 2016 involved hundreds of “enslaved” Testing and Materials (ASTM), the U.S. credit card terminals and thousands of impacted customers. In the case of the Home Depot breach in Consumer Product Safety Commission 2014, the expense ran to the tens of millions of dollars and remediation took more than a year. The Pay- (CPSC), and all other government ment Card Industry (PCI) publishes standards of compliance for customer data (the Data Security Standard, agencies. or DSS), and maintaining compliance with this PCI-DSS standard is one of the ways to keep your store and customer information safe in the event of an issue, and limits liability for the brand and the retailer, making the investment in compliance worthwhile for the merchant.

Systems are available from a variety of manufacturers to assist merchants in maintaining compliance and data security. One of the solutions gaining traction within the CS&P market is offered by Mako Networks, with several major oil companies having selected the product for PCI-DSS compliance at retail sites. Mako has an in-store appliance that maintains network security at the store level. What makes the Mako solution unique is the PCI certification template that allows store payment networks to be included in the scope of the PCI report on compliance that Mako maintains. This is made possible by combining features and tech- nologies including a patented VPN creation system that is unique to Mako’s cloud-managed solution.

Administrators can then manage the network connections at one or even thousands of sites through a single web interface without jeopardizing the networks’ PCI-compliant status. By allowing remote management of features like in-store wireless networks, LTE-failover settings or web content filtering and on-site visits by technicians and trouble can be minimized. www.csdecisions.com InfoMarketing Home Market Foods: IMGreat Brands to Drive Your Growth! Foodservice sales are hot. Home Market Foods has the food solutions to help you drive sales.

Our products include: RollerBites® Bahama Mama German-Style Sausage, Bahama Mama ‘N Cheddar, Bold! Different! Better! RollerBites are hot off the Fajita Dog, Jalapeño ‘N Cheddar, Hearty Ham ‘N Cheddar, grill, bursting with flavor, and loaded with the Sausages, Gourmet All-Beef Hot Dogs, and Twisted Dog. Introduc- good stuff like beef, chicken, bacon, and cheese. ing NEW Bahama Mama Split Sausage for sandwich solutions any time Great tasting and packed with protein, RollerBites of day. offer the perfect on-the-go meal or snack that totally crushes hunger, and keeps customers coming back Cooked Perfect® for more. Bring quality to your customers with ingredi- ents from Cooked Perfect – the possibilities RollerBites are available in our NEW Premium Burger Joint Cheeseburg- are endless! er flavors: Sriracha, Black & Bleu, Chipotle Bourbon, and Ghost Pepper. Flame-broiled Cheeseburger locks in juicy, savory, home-grilled flavor. Shaved Steak made from USDA Choice Beef, seasoned with a RollerBites are also available in our popular Chicken and Breakfast proprietary spice mix, and cooked to perfection. Pulled Pork made from varieties. Lightly breaded and seasoned all-white Chicken offers more tender and juicy pork, specially seasoned and slow-smoked for hours to protein than any other chicken product on the grill – check out the new- lock in great flavor.Cooked Perfect Meatballs – Crafted for Your Senses. est favorite flavor,Greek Chicken Gyro! RollerBites Savory Breakfast Made from select cuts of meat, real cheeses, savory herbs, and flame- combines hearty eggs, sausage and cheese for a delicious breakfast on broiled to perfection. the run.

Bahama Mama® For information, www.rollerbites.com or Customer favorites Bahama Mama® premium contact [email protected] or sausages and frankfurters provide all-day snacking (800) 367-8325, ext. 529. solutions. Made from high quality cuts of beef and pork, no fillers, and offered in a variety of flavors to satisfy hearty appetites.

Boosting Wine Sales

Gallo Family Vineyards is excited to offer delicious, slightly fizzy, wines 2) Promote the Category with natural fruit flavors. Available in Sweet Peach, Sweet Pineapple and Like other products, location and communication are key when it Sweet Berry, Gallo Family Vineyards Sweets is the perfect addition to comes to promoting the wine category. Feature the alternative any summer gathering. packages in a perimeter position since these products answer the concerns of so many infrequent or non-purchasers of wine. * Sweet Pineapple: Tropical fruit (pineapple) layered with sweet aromatics (honey) and hints of white flower (honeysuckle). * Sweet Peach: Tree/stone fruit (peach) layered with sweet aromatics (honey) and hints of tropical fruit (pineapple) and white flower (peach blossom). * Sweet Berry: Jammy red fruit (strawberry, watermelon) layered with sweet aromatics (cooked sugar) and hints of tropical (tutti fruitti).

Wine overall has been a strong growth category in convenience stores. Why? Consumers are discovering the versatility of wine and how it fits into their casual lifestyle. Fun, practical and convenient packaging has been the catalyst for this trend.

Here is what convenience store operators can do to capitalize on this growing trend: 1) Expand Assortment Expand your selection of 187ml, tetra, pouch, zip lids and cans. Whether it be concerns about waste, portability, “non-wine” occasions or convenience, alternative packages can be the answer.

Contact your local Gallo representative for more alternative strategies for increasing wine sales or visit www.gallo.com.

www.csdecisions.com Detour Lean Muscle Adds Powerhouse InfoMarketing Flavor & New Packaging!

This quarterly publication is made available Protein products company Forward Foods LLC, the maker of the award-winning Detour bar, to convenience IM store and petroleum is thrilled to add a new flavor to their lineup marketing executives on a complimentary of great tasting max protein Lean Muscle bars. basis, thanks to the sponsorships of a select group of interested and involved The newest Lean Muscle flavor, industry suppliers. Cookies n’ Cream Crunch, is a powerhouse flavor in the category, sure to gain attention from the loyal Lean Muscle consumer base with its new unique profile. The new flavor features a AIR-serv Group white chocolate coating and crunchy high protein cookie pieces baked into its soft nougat. Apter Industries In addition to adding a new flavor, the Lean Muscle brand is set to launch a new packaging design in August. This design refresh will help renew the appeal among young males and further enhance BIC taste appeal. CBE, Inc. “We are thrilled to launch a new Lean Muscle flavor along with updated packaging,” said Patrick Muldoon, CEO Forward Foods, which owns Detour. “There is no other max protein bar on the Chef’s Cut Real Jerky market like Lean Muscle, with its combination of whey protein, low sugar, omega-3s, and vitamins and minerals.” Detour/Forward Foods Detour Lean Muscle bars break the protein bar mold with 32 grams of protein. The bars are also packed with 1000 milligrams of Omega 3’s, 21+ vitamin and minerals, and all have less than 10 E & J Gallo Winery grams of sugar. They come in three flavors: Cookie Dough Caramel Crisp, Peanut Butter Chocolate, and Cookies n’ Cream Crunch. Home Market Foods

Detour Lean Muscle bars are available at convenience stores nationwide. Hussmann Corp.

For more information, visit www.detourbar.com Kellog’s Convenience Store Team KraftHeinz Oscar Mayer Can Pump Up Your Sales Nestlé USA Confections with Protein Nestlé USA Foodservice Protein snacking is a $19 Billion category with a pro- jected annual growth rate of 7%, and 3 out of every Nestlé Waters North America 4 adults are adding more protein to their diet. Oscar Mayer’s Portable Protein Pack (P3) is a refrigerated Prairie City protein snack containing simple, protein-rich foods with no artificial preservatives. Republic Tobacco Each serving delivers 13 grams of protein for those adults Swisher International who lead an active lifestyle and are looking for energy to keep going strong. Vivid Impact P3 offers real Oscar Mayer Select meat, Kraft Natural Cheese and Planters Nuts packed into one protein-rich wholesome snack.

Since market introduction in 2013, sales for P3 have been 71% incremental to the refrigerated case and seen John Petersen turns 2-3 times greater in convenience stores than any Publisher other retail channel. John Lofstock Editor P3 is available in a variety of combinations and has a InfoMarketing is published quarterly suggested retail price of $1.99. Varieties include Ham, for convenience store and petroleum Monterey Jack & Cashews and Chicken, Monterey Jack company executives, operators and marketers. & Cashews. ADDRESS CHANGES: Send address changes to: Kraft Heinz is offering a rebate incentive on new distribu- Convenience Directions® tion of Oscar Mayer and Kraft Cheese. 19111 Detroit Rd, Suite 201 Rocky River, OH 44116 or via e-mail to [email protected] To learn more, contact (888) 695-6733, visit ww.kraftinsights.com or email Phone: (440) 250-1583 [email protected] for more information.

www.csdecisions.com InfoMarketing New Formats For Traditional Confections Brands Nestle Waters Committed In recent years, confections category manufacturers have driven to Sustainable Operations category growth by positioning distinguished and trusted brands like IM Reese’s, Twix, M&Ms, KitKat, Snickers and Butterfinger® in different At Nestlé Waters North America, we make sustainable resource eating formats. Most major brands have embraced the hand-to-mouth management a top priority of our operations. We strive to eating experience by creating bite-sized versions of their highly-success- manage our spring water sources so they can be enjoyed not just ful original versions. For example, you will now find KitKat Minis, Milky for today, but for generations to come. We know that in order for Way Bites, Snickers Bites and Butterfinger® Bites on shelves in most us to deliver water for many to enjoy, we need to work hand in hand convenience stores around the country. These items have collectively with the communities and people around us. That’s why our dedi- helped drive confections category sales plus-4% during the past year. cated employees manage our 40 spring sources and maintain nearly 14,000 acres of natural watershed area.

When your customers open the cap on a sealed bottle of our water, they are making a conscious choice for quality-controlled refreshment using less energy, packaging and water to produce than any other packaged beverage. We are continuously working to minimize envi- ronmental impact by improving our operations at every stage of the bottled water life cycle: sourcing, manufacturing and packaging.

As we head into 2017, we expect the bite-sized trend to continue as it provides the convenience store shopper a sharable and affordable indulgence. To continue growth, c-stores will need to embrace new formats and new items. One of the more popular new items for 2016 was new Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups by Nestlé.

Our Bottle We know that a smaller footprint starts with less packaging. This focus on innovation is never-ending as we are constantly assessing our bottled water packaging and identifying design and material changes. Looking ahead, our goal is to incorporate more alternative packag- This item attracted national notice three months before launch with an ing material, including recycled plastics and/or bioplastic made from October USA Today article, as well as October and December Good renewable materials, into our packaging. Morning America features. Nestlé heightened the excitement by featur- ing Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups in its first ever Super Bowl TV com- Bottled water is one-tenth of 1% of a person’s carbon footprint. A mercial. Due to the strong publicity this popularly-branded item life cycle analysis shows our .5-liter bottled water is among the best received it was a “can’t miss” item for 2016 and is expected to packaged beverage choices for the environment because it requires continue to grow. less energy and other resources to make and transport than a heavier bottle containing more ingredients. To expand on the Butterfinger Cups and capitalize on the growing bite-size category, Nestlé launched New Butterfinger Cup Mini’s which All of our “single-serve” bottles from eight ounces to three liter that hit stores February 2016. This item is available in two growing and are made from non-recycled PET #1 plastic, as well as our one gallon popular pack sizes for convenience stores, Share Pack and Stand Up and 2.5 gallon bottles made from non-recycled HDPE #2 plastic, are Bag. These larger packs not only provide a value for the customer, but completely BPA-free. Additionally, all of our five-gallon bottles are now bring in a higher dollar ring and larger profits for the retailer. made of PET #1 plastic which is also BPA-free.

Across all of Nestlé Waters North America businesses, we are reducing our environmental footprint and working with others to help improve recycling rates in North America. Nestlé is committed to sustainability practices across all business sectors, from sourcing to manufacturing to product development all the way through the recycling process.

For more information on Nestlé Waters, visit www.nestle-waters.com

Overall, customer awareness of new items and pack sizes will be key for 2017. Take advantage of the high-impulse nature of this category by supporting new items with display vehicles, call outs on-shelf and promo- tional support where applicable. After all, who wouldn’t like to give the latest and greatest delicious new candy items a try? www.csdecisions.com Building a Pizza Game Plan

The top five annual pizza category sales days are: New Year’s Eve, Halloween, the night before Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day and football’s Big Game day! Customers are beginning to plan their Big Game meals now, and whether they are cheering for their beloved team, rooting against their hated rival or just simply there to watch a good game with friends and family, they will all appreciate a great warm meal. This year, some Americans will order from one of the dominant pizza delivery chains while numerous others will choose to forgo the potentially-long delivery wait times and select one of the appetizing frozen pizza options found in their nearest Now is the time to make sure c-store frozen food doors are filled with convenience store to satisfy their game-day craving. After all, who pizza and that there is signage throughout the store to provide aware- wants to wait for pizza delivery when a great-tasting frozen pizza is ness for this important meal solution. To ensure maximum sales for all conveniently in hand? casual entertainment occasions and to provide consumers with a com- plete party experience, c-stores should also have other popular frozen Beyond the Big Game, consumers turn to their favorite c-store for frozen items such as HOT POCKETS® sandwiches and ice cream, such as pizza throughout the year. Frozen pizza is a $105 million business BREYER’S®/EDY’S® and HAAGEN DAZ® fully stocked. annually in the convenience store channel and is growing. Nestlé leads the category with a 63% share, and General Mills, Schwan’s and With all these items available in your stores’ frozen doors, you and Private Label collectively comprise the rest of the category. your customers will be ready to party from the Big Game, through the college basketball season and beyond! Nestlé has earned this category leadership due to the popularity of the DIGIORNO® brand, which revolutionized the frozen pizza category in 1996 with the first rising-crust pizza. The brand now includes several For more information, please visit www.nestleusa.com. varieties including a Classic Thin Crust, Cheese Stuffed Crust, Garlic Bread Pizza and the new Pizzeria™, which offers a flavorful sauce and premium toppings on a crispy crust.

Taking Jerky to a New Level

Low in calories, high in protein and full of flavor, good beef jerky may be one of the world’s greatest snacks.

Chef’s Cut Real Jerky was created by Chef Blair Swiler and Dennis Riedel. Blair has been smoking meats his entire life; a tradition passed along from his father. In 2009, becoming tired of having to buy terrible jerky every time they played a round of 18, golf buddies, Blair and Dennis, teamed up and began smoking and selling Chef’s Cut to golf and country clubs across the US (turns out jerky is the per- fect golf bag accessory). Today the vision to change the jerky world has resulted in the best tasting, highest quality jerky on the market.

The secret? We stay true to Chef Blair’s relentless attention to quality and flavor. We use only premium cuts of steak and white breast meat – unlike the tough, chewy pieces of “mystery meat” our competitors use. We always hand-cut each piece, using only the finest real ingredients--just like you would find at your favor- ite steak house. The result? A healthy, high in protein, low in fat and great-tasting jerky, making Chef’s Cut the perfect alternative to the standard high-fat, high- calorie snacking fare.

And while we have grown to reach people beyond the golf course, our goal is still the same--change the way people think about jerky--one healthy snack at a time. As Chef’s Cut has penetrated the convenience store market, the positive reviews have been pouring in. In 2015, Chef’s Cut was voted a Best New Product brand by Convenience Store Decisions and received an award at the NACS Show for its steak, chicken and turkey flavors.

For information, visit Chef’s Cut at www.chefscutrealjerky.com or call (877) 210-2575.

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Prairie City Bakery’s Gourmet Foodservice Bakery Program

More now than ever, Convenience Stores are competing with QSRs, Bakery Cafes, and Gourmet Coffee Shops for share of stomach, as customers are increasingly expecting a quality food experience. Initially c-stores had upgraded their coffee programs, but now they are noticing that in order to gain important market share, they must offer a quality foodservice program to match. And customers are often seeking foodservice bakery items to pair with their gourmet cup of coffee.

So how can c-stores compete? The answer is simple; thaw and serve. Immediately frozen after baking, Prairie City Bakery gourmet pastries can be thawed for one hour and sold to the consumer, tasting just as fresh as an item baked in-store. The only difference is that this tech- nique requires no additional labor and equipment, saving you money.

Prairie City Bakery offers a wide variety of these thaw-and-serve foodservice products including: Cinnamon Rolls, Danish, Classic and Premium Donuts, Muffins, and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. This way, you are able to keep a stocked bakery case with plenty of variety for your customers. Better yet, these items are packed in small inner packs (4, 5, and 6 pieces), so that you only use what you need daily, reducing your number of stales. Your foodservice bakery offering can be fresh, gourmet, and consistent. Try Prairie City Bakery pastries today.

It’s always a great day on the prairie . . . Give us a call at 800-338-5122 or visit www.pcbakery.com for more information on these gourmet pastries or our foodservice merchandising solutions.

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