Introducing Michelob ULTRA Amber. The NEW look of LIGHT BEER. A full-flavor beer, rich in color with great amber taste and only 3.7g of carbs and 114 calories. In test market results ULTRA Amber ranks 2nd behind Budweiser Select in weekly dollar sales for new brands.
Healthy Eating Messages Resonating with Consumers
U.S. adults associate health risks and benefits with certain product contents, according to Harris Interactive Survey.
One of the central themes at this year's Convenience Store Decisions/NCSAG foodservice show, which concluded Sunday in Atlanta, was the need for convenience store marketers to deliver healthier food to meet the demands of today's time-pressed consumers. A new survey by Harris Interactive backs this message.
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The Canadian based chain, the No. 3 operator in North America, adds to their portfolio of stores with the acquisition of 90 in the Southeast U.S.
After closing nearly 200 stores, the chain has acquired seven units in Oklahoma.
Educational sessions, one-on-one business exchanges designed to help marketers find their ideal foodservice solutions.
Chicago chain expects to open 10 new stores in 2006 and 15 new units in 2007.
The technology will allow Gulf to a offer high-speed POS connectivity at its stations.
President says the company will continue to supply customers with the same products for which the brand is known.
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New Products
DATAWORKS
Dataworks specializes in developing a comprehensive array of fully customized management solutions to improve decision-making and increase employee retention, customer satisfaction and revenue. The Manager's Red Book is sophisticated and mobile "management on the go" for c-store employees and field managers. This solution helps employees create consistent responses and documentation for every operational task; these tools can be customized to deliver unit specific information. Other Dataworks products include Service That Sells!, the industry leader in sales training solutions designed exclusively for the foodservice industry (proud partner of the Sysco iCare program); WorkSafe, a complete guide to OSHA compliance and safety. Dataworks' clients comprise an impressive list of more than 300,000 managers, including four of the last six winners of the Convenience Store Decisions Chain of the Year Award. Our c-store channel customers include Amerada Hess, 7-Eleven, Travel Centers of America, Kwik Trip, Huck's among many others.
Dataworks
800-536-9635 x 1167
jcaldwell@managersredbook.bz
www.managersredbook.bz
Energy Drink
Kronik Energy drink has added the 24-oz. FAT BOY to its current lineup of product offerings. FAT BOY offers consumers the option to purchase a larger version of the company's flagship 16-oz. Kronik Energy formulation. The words, 'oversized energy supplement,' appear just below the lip of the can and reinforce the drink's upsized packaging. The 24-oz. Kronik Energy FAT BOY is the sixth item in the company's growing energy drink portfolio.
Choice First Distribution, LLC
480-491-5577
www.kronikenergy.com
RICH'S
With the acquisition of Rolling Pin Manufacturing Co., Rich's has everything retailers need to make their donut program a success. Rich's line of thaw-and-sell donut products provide just what retailers need to satisfy convenience-seeking customers and build incremental profits. Rich's thaw-and-sell donuts offer the ultimate in operational ease. When thawed, they have extended packaged shelf life, which reduces wastes and controls inventory. For frozen seafood and appetizers, Rich-SeaPak offers a full-line of convenient, great-tasting products that are sure to satisfy customers. Rich's provides a comprehensive support program complete with merchandising and promotional ideas, as well as training and technical support.
Rich's
800-45-RICHS
www.richs.com
THE BROASTER CO.
The Broaster Company's Genuine Broaster Chicken program offers a high-profit, branded food concept with no licensing, franchise, or royalty fees. The Broaster pressure frying process, in combination with proprietary marinades and seasonings, results in uniquely delicious foods that are also lower in carbs, calories and fat than conventionally fried products.
The Broaster Company
800-365-8278
broaster@broaster.com
www.broaster.com
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