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July 23rd, 2019 issue.
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By Roger Stewart, Editor
The products are certified kosher, gluten-free, zero fat, zero carbs and low-calorie and have a one-year shelf life with no refrigeration required.
“Vending is one of our newest channels,” said Chris Snider, president. “That was driven both by having some demand from vending customers, and also the ability to fulfill orders through
Vistar
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Flowers Foods Specialty Group’s
recently introduced
Mrs. Freshley’s
Hershey's Double Chocolate Crème Filled Swiss Rolls are made with Hershey cocoa and feature a 45-day shelf life. The Swiss rolls come in a 2.8-ounce package and contain 350 calories.
Mrs. Freshley’s has served the vending market since 1994 prior to entering the retail market and has expanded to include more than 50 snack cakes and pastries.
The Mrs. Freshley’s brand, well established in the vending and micro markets channel, is owned by Tucker, Ga. based Flowers Foods Inc., which has more than 100 years of baking experience. The brand includes brownies, creme-filled cookies, danish, donuts and honey buns.
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Wells Enterprises/
Blue Bunny Ice Cream
has added two new flavors to its “grab and go” Load’d Sundaes containing 8.5 fluid ounces: Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream and Marshmallow Crispy Bar Ice Cream. The Load’d Sundaes are soft, scoopable ice cream with toppings swirled together in a clear package, a resealable lid and flavor cue graphics.
Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream has toppings buried in soft ice cream, including graham and cherry swirls, graham pieces and cherry bunnies buried in soft cheesecake ice cream. One unit contains 490 calories. Cherry Cheesecake recently received a food award from People magazine.
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Pooki’s Mahi
has introduced new bulk Kona Peaberry coffee pods in limited quantities to smaller businesses unable to meet reseller requirements. All resellers must provide their company’s certificate of insurance (COI), 26-plus week forecast, submit a minimum order of 1 pallet (600 units) and pass an assessment to sell Pooki’s Mahi Kona coffee pods. A minimum of one bulk case containing seven units is required.
Pooki’s Mahi offers complimentary two-day shipping for a bulk order of four units to lower 48 states, Alaska, and Hawaii for orders received through Pooki’s Mahi platforms.
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PRODUCT SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
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Vistar
delivers more than just great products and superior service; we have the tools and solutions to help grow your business. As the only national vending distributor, we can handle large or small orders and service your micro market, provide better-for-you retail options, and plan-o-gram services.
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