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October 9th, 2019 issue.
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By Karen Scott, Publisher
Wonder Drink Kombucha
, based in Portland, Ore. and owned by Tetley Tea, has been introduced to the foodservice trade this year, having been available at retail since 1999 and becoming the first nationally distributed kombucha brand in 2002.
The company will be introducing its 12-ounce bottles to the vending and micro market trade in November, complementing its 14-ounce bottles and 8.4-ounce cans which the company introduced to convenience services this year.
Kombucha, a fermented tea made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast, has been popular for many years due to its association as a digestive health product.
The global kombucha market size is projected to reach $5.45 billion by 2025, according to a recent report by Grand View Research, and is expected to expand at a 23 percent compound annual growth rate, driven by innovations, flavor experimentation and increasing awareness regarding health benefits.
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The Pretzel Fillers stuffed soft pretzels from
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
are heat-and-serve 6.25-ounce snacks in bakeable, microwavable and ovenable film and feature four hours of heated shelf life and seven days refrigerated shelf life. Consumers can heat the snack on high for 45 seconds from a refrigerated state and for 60 seconds from a frozen state, then let it cool for one or two minutes.
Varieties include Cheddar Cheddar with 150 calories, Sweet Cream Cheese with 160 calories and Jalapeno N Cheese with 140 calories.
The Pretzel Fillers are geared for the vending, micro market and convenience store channels.
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The Alkaline Water Company
Inc.
, a producer of premium bottled alkaline drinking water sold under the brand name Alkaline88, announced its recently launched flavor infused product line has expanded national distribution with the addition of leading natural foodservice distributors KeHE and UNFI.
The product offers consumers the opportunity to purchase alkaline water in conveniently packaged 500-milliliter, 700-milliliter, 1-liter, 1.5-liter, 3-liter and 1-gallon sizes.
Following a testing process to formulate an exceptional tasting product, the company launched Alkaline88 flavor infused water in watermelon, lemon, raspberry and blood orange. All flavors offer the taste profile of real fruit infused water.
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Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
has introduced its DOLE Fridge Packs, a line of shelf-stable packaged fruit in user-friendly containers that snap, stack and store in a refrigerated cooler.
The 15-ounce packs feature a “snap and store” lid and a clear plastic container. The packs include all-natural fruit juice with 3.5 servings of fruit and 80 to 90 calories per serving. The packs are gluten-free, rich in Vitamin C and non-GMO. The packaging is BPA-free.
The packs come in four varieties: Pineapple Chunks, Mandarin Oranges, Peach Slices and Mixed Fruit.
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PRODUCT SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
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Brokers Unlimited, a division of Premier Broker Partners
, is a specialty food broker that has been serving the vending, OCS and specialty industries since 1994. Throughout the years, Brokers Unlimited has not only successfully represented multiple brands and their products, but has forged strong relationships with customers as well as with major distributors that service the Southeast. The 20-plus year success of Brokers Unlimited is due to the company’s seasoned Vend/OCS professionals who have over 200 face-to-face sales calls per week, experienced office staff and unwavering company philosophies.
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