Vending Product News
October 23rd, 2019 issue
brings our readers the latest up-to-date articles by leading industry experts about product trends – what are the fastest growing product segments today and what products will deliver the best sales for refreshment service operators
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By Karen Scott, Publisher
Pearl & Rose Premium Foods LLC
, a manufacturer of cheese snacks, has expanded beyond its retail customer base to convenience services where it sees a strong opportunity for its
Kaze brand
natural, extended shelf life products. The company, owned by partners David Rosenberg and Sheldon Pearl, has moved from freeze drying to Enwave Corp.’s dehydration, a method of drying that uses a vacuum chamber that dries the product without freezing it.
“It does not need the prior freezing components that freeze dry needs,” said Rosenberg. “For people who don’t want to have high sugar or high carbs, this is a great alternative.”
The company has focused on supermarkets that carry premium, natural snacks but is expanding to vending, convenience stores and airlines.
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Celsius Holdings, Inc.
, maker of the fitness drink, CELSIUS, has introduced its newest flavor, Grapefruit Melon Green Tea, to capitalize on consumer shifts towards healthier, better-for-you functional energy.
According to SPINS third party data for the 52 weeks ended Aug. 11, 2019 CELSIUS’ sales in the energy convenience channel grew at 39.5% year-over-year, showing
CELSIUS
is significantly outpacing the channel in volume growth in existing accounts.
Grapefruit Melon Green Tea is the newest addition to the
CELSIUS
’ line and is currently available in vending in addition to other retail channels.
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Conagra Brands Inc.
recently introduced its
BIGS
Cheeseburger Sunflower Seeds, building on the success of last year's BIGS Taco Bell Taco Supreme Sunflower Seeds launch, in a 5.35-ounce resealable bag. Cheeseburger, the No. 1 fast food restaurant category, joins an extensive BIGS sunflower seeds line.
"Snacking is on fire," said Burke Raine, vice president and general manager, Snacks & Sweet Treats for Conagra Brands. "Conagra has a proven approach to innovating and growing brands, which we're applying to our Snacks & Sweet Treats portfolio.”
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Z Natural Foods
has introduced its cashew milk powder, a natural alternative to traditional milk products. The cashew nut makes a mild, flavorful, dairy-free milk that is especially suited for vegetarian, vegan and lactose-free lifestyles.
Cashew milk powder mixes well with water and is ideal for smoothies, cereal, cooking or enjoyed as a mild and creamy beverage. Cashew milk powder contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc as well as Vitamin A, C, D, E and K. It’s also an excellent source of magnesium and copper, two vital minerals which are rare in the standard American diet.
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PRODUCT SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
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Vendors Supply, Inc.
is a full service distributor of vending machine food products and supplies. If you can put it in a vending machine, we can provide it! We supply all popular brands of pastry, candy, refrigerated and frozen foods, allied products such as drinks, soups, crackers, chips and popcorn, and a full line of OCS products. Whatever your needs, we can probably deliver it. We offer competitive pricing on brands like Hershey, Mars, Wrigley, Nestlé, Kellogg’s, Frito-Lay, Lance, Gatorade, General Mills, Cloverhill, Flowers, MoonPie, Campbell’s, Folgers, Maxwell House and many others. Order online at:
VendorsSupply.com,
(803) 772-6390,
vssc@vendorssupply.com.
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