November 23rd, 2018
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Vending Product News
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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The global cold brew coffee market is on a roll. Sales of cold brew coffee were $321 million in 2017 and are expected to reach $1.369 billion by the end of 2023, according to Reports.Web.com, posting a 27.35 percent combined annual growth rate.
Where hot brew coffee forces flavor from the bean, cold brew coffee steeps for several hours at low temperatures to bring out a unique flavor. The coffee is then filtered to remove the bitterness, leaving a smooth, cold brew.
Danone North America introduced its
Stok cold brew coffee
to micro markets and convenience stores two years ago and has found significant customer acceptance, noted Steve Hoggard, customer business manager for Danone’s away from home division. One reason for the success is that Stok is slightly less bitter than other cold brew coffee, making it especially popular among millennial consumers.
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The 5-ounce Basil’s Bavarian Bakery Strawberry Sandwich Cremes from
Biscomerica Corp
. offers a tasty treat with no trans fats. A serving size of three cookies has 130 calories, 20 grams total carbohydrates and 5 grams total fat. The Basil’s Bavarian Bakery is a company brand name offering a variety of flavors, price points and sizes of cookies, all designed with bright, contemporary packaging at a competitive price.
The company’s baking facility is OUD Kosher certified and has received an “A” grade from the British Retail Consortium. The product is manufactured in a facility that processes soy, wheat, milk, peanuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, walnuts, macadamia nuts and other tree nuts.
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Conagra Brands Inc
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recently introduced Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Microwave Popcorn. Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Microwave Popcorn is available in three of the brand's most popular ready-to-eat flavors – Real Butter, Sea Salt, and Lightly Sweet Kettle Corn – all made with whole grain popcorn, sustainably sourced palm oil, and non-GMO and gluten-free ingredients.
"We see great potential for Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP to continue growing as we focus on bringing the attributes consumers look to the brand for – flavorful snacks made with real, simple ingredients – into new products and categories," said Kevin Moses, senior brand manager for popcorn at Conagra Brands. "With Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Microwave Popcorn, we saw an opportunity to create a new experience for our fans: enjoying a hot, freshly popped bowl of our flavorful popcorn while feeling good about what they're eating."
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Inventure Foods
has expanded its TGI Fridays snack line with new varieties including Chipotle Cheese and Cheddar & Bacon Party Bites and Sriracha Ranch Potato Skins. The Chipotle Cheese and Cheddar & Bacon Party Bites varieties will be packed in 2.25-ounce bags. The Potato Skins will be available in 3-ounce bags.
"We have the unique opportunity of being able to offer ultimate snackers the trendy flavors they crave through our TGI Fridays product lines,” said Steve Sklar, senior vice president and general manager at Inventure Foods. “We are able to get creative and pack new varieties with flavors that are quickly becoming favorites and staples in consumer's kitchens, while also providing a tasty snack perfect for any party."
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PRODUCT SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHTS
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Gellman Associates
is a manufacturer’s representative of food products and food service equipment providing representation to vending operators, office coffee service operators, convenience stores, and mobile caterers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Gellman Associates furnishes distributor support, along with direct sales, for the manufacturers it represents, and takes an active role in all regional and national trade associations.
Toll free: 800-345-1444
; email:
gellmankak@aol.com
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SULTANA DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
– As the nation’s only Full-Line Confectionery & Snack Redistributor, Distributors throughout the country rely on Sultana to economically and efficiently manage and maintain their inventory. SDS consolidates and ships hundreds of confectionery & snack items to over 1,500 Wholesale Distributors of all sizes throughout the continental United States.
Toll Free: (877) 617-5500,
info@sultanadist.com.
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