Darrell Lea Brands remains the home of premium licorice and the only authentically Australian licorice in the U S In the U S , its heritage has been built on licorice; in Australia, it is a market leader across the wider candy category including chocolate tablet, chocolate panning, sugar panning, starch mould, sours and seasonal. Darrell Lea is excited to intro duce its wider candy offer to the U S market, starting with its unique, high inclusion chocolate tablets (available now) and then expanding into sours and chocolate panning in 2023 all proven and market leading SKUs back in its Australian market
Live the sweet life with new Darrell Lea Fabulicious Sour Candy Stix Range. Available in three exciting flavors, Raspberry, Apple and Mixed Flavor are launching in November 2022 These soft, tangy tubes filled with a sour sherbert center are guaranteed to make your taste buds tingle Darrell Lea Fabulicious Sour Candy Stix
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The key to success in many locations is making a statement of quality snacks provided by Wisconsin’s Best & Wisconsin Cheese Company, and it is working to build customer loyalty.
Nationally known quality and a large selec tion of Wisconsin cheese and meat snacks d r i v e s e x p a n s i o n i n p r o d u c t i o n f o r W i s c o n s i n ’ s B e s t & W i s c o n s i n C h e e s e Company C store driven sales of healthy snacks, keto diets and Fresh to Go prod u c t s p u t W i s c o n s i n ’ s B e s t & W i s c o n s i n Cheese Company products at the forefront of growing sales in c store locations
Darrell Lea is your go to brand when seeking premiumization that provides unique differentiation The brand is built on quality and authenticity with best in market claims as well as ingredients Darrell Lea is proud to use natural colors and flavors, no preservatives, non GMO ingredients (many certified Non GMO Project), sustainable cocoa (Cocoa Horizons) as well as being 100% palm oil free.
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The company is most well known for its line of Big League Chew® bubble gums. This iconic brand has been around for over 40 years and is the third largest bub ble gum brand in convenience stores The popularity of Big League Chew is unparal leled compared to other bubble gum brands because it is loved by kids and their parents who enjoyed the bubble gum when they played ball
Ford Gum Delivers Nostalgia & Newness
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Las Olas is committed to growing our great brands and developing “waves” of innovative new products like our 2017 sofi™ Product of the Year and 2017 MINPA award winning Coconut Cashew Crunch Chocolate Drizzle and we continue to grow Just this past year, we’ve launched over 15 new products across our brands
Darrell Lea is your go to brand when seeking premiumization that provides unique differentiation The brand is built on quality and authenticity with best in market claims as well as ingredients Darrell Lea is proud to use natural colors and flavors, no preservatives, non GMO ingredients (many certified Non GMO Project), sustainable cocoa (Cocoa Horizons) as well as being 100% palm oil free.
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Ford Gum & Machine Co is a leading U S manufacturer of retail confectionery and gift products, private label and bulk vending confections Ford Gum specializes in both sugar and sugar free products as well as aluminum cast gumball machines They are the only manufacturer of gum balls in the United States and the only m a k o world
Nationally known quality and a large selec tion of Wisconsin cheese and meat snacks d r i v e s e x p a n s i o n i n p r o d u c t i o n f o r W i s c o n s i n ’ s B e s t & W i s c o n s i n C h e e s e Company C store driven sales of healthy snacks, keto diets and Fresh to Go prod u c t s p u t W i s c o n s i n ’ s B e s t & W i s c o n s i n Cheese Company products at the forefront of growing sales in c store locations
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Darrell Lea Brands remains the home of premium licorice and the only authentically Australian licorice in the U S In the U S , its heritage has been built on licorice; in Australia, it is a market leader across the wider candy category including chocolate tablet, chocolate panning, sugar panning, starch mould, sours and seasonal. Darrell Lea is excited to intro duce its wider candy offer to the U S market, starting with its unique, high inclusion chocolate tablets (available now) and then expanding into sours and chocolate panning in 2023 all proven and market leading SKUs back in its Australian market
Live the sweet life with new Darrell Lea Fabulicious Sour Candy Stix Range. Available in three exciting flavors, Raspberry, Apple and Mixed Flavor are launching in November 2022 These soft, tangy tubes filled with a sour sherbert center are guaranteed to make your taste buds tingle Darrell Lea Fabulicious Sour Candy Stix
a line of sugar free gum based on popular Jelly
The key to success in many locations is making a statement of quality snacks provided by Wisconsin’s Best & Wisconsin Cheese Company, and it is working to build customer loyalty.
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GP: Las Olas Confections and Snacks is a manufacturer and co manufacturer of national and private label brands that have been delighting consumers for decades United with the common goal of driving growth for our customers and bringing joy to the lives of c o n s u m e r s , o u r f a m i l y o f b r a n d s i n c l u d e s Anastasia Confections, Coconut Island, Williams & Bennett and Hoffman’s Chocolates, and provides a diverse offering to the specialty and mass confec tionery market
P r o d u c t a s s o r t m e n t s i n c l u d e Refrigerated Cheese Sticks, Cheese and Meat Combos, Cheese Curds, and String Cheese and Shelf Stable Meat Snacks, new Cheddar Cheese Sticks and Cheese and Meat Combos not requiring refrigeration
Ford Gum entered into an agreement with iconic candy company Jelly Belly® to produce Belly
All of this is just the beginning BOHA! can do so much more Connect with a certified BOHA! expert today to learn more about how it can help reduce labor costs, save hours of time and keep your operations consistently competi tive
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With the labor shortage and challenges with turnover, getting your crew up to speed doesn’t have to be a time suck. BOHA! media gives crew members instant access to recipe cards, food prep instructions, training videos and more right from the device When you can’t be there in person, BOHA! has you covered
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With c stores migrating from “cokes, smokes and gas” to fresh food, new challenges pop up, like how to keep food fresh and safe and ensure your fresh food labels are FDA compliant
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Avoid pencil whipped food tempera ture logs with a digitized temp taking process BOHA!’s app digitally logs your temps and instantly alerts you if food t e m p s a r e e v e n o n e d e g r e e o u t o f range. Corrective actions are displayed, and staff members can resolve the issue to ensure food safety and HACCP com pliance
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The ability to provide fresh, high quality coffee on demand for customers is a big win for many types of business es Consumers are creatures of habit, and if c stores can provide a system that delivers a great coffee drink with several options and flavors, they will continue to return. With a simple push of a but ton, bean to cup coffee machines can give customers an authentic cappucci no, latte, or just a hot cup o joe in less than a minute This machine keeps cus tomers and staff happy
postable bags are long term freezer friendly, so freezer burn will be an issue o f t h e p a s t T h e c o m p a n y o f f e r s VestaEco bags and rolls in an array of sizes and styles embossed and flat to work with both suction style or cham ber vacuum sealers
For most industries, staffing can be a challenge both in finding the right people and in maintaining a high level of training Bean to cup systems ease staffing needs due to the brewer’s abili ty to handle the brewing process all on its own, and in many cases, even the cleaning routine. The reduced amount of active participation needed by staff g i v e s e v e r y o n e t h e b r e a t h i n g r o o m they need to deliver high level service throughout their organization Just one Eccellenza Momentum brewer, serving a selection of 60 specialty drinks, can replace multiple batch brewers and cut down on maintenance and cleaning for c store staff.
when they request a product. Gone are the days of brewing large batches of coffee only to pour it down the drain, along with profits
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T h e c o f f e e s u p p l y c h a i n h a s become increasingly constrained the past couple of years all the more rea son to focus on reducing waste The Eccellenza Momentum is able to meet the needs of each customer exactly
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If you’re getting into fresh food, you n e e d F D A c o m p l i a n t f o o d l a b e l s Printing accurate, clear, compliant food labels is one of the c store tasks BOHA! does best. Integrated with ESHA, expiry d a t e s , n u t r i t i o n f a c t s , a l l e r g e n s a n d ingredients are automatically calculat ed and added to every label
The need for environmentally friendly s o l u t i o n s h a s b o o m e d o v e r t h e l a s t decade Today, you can see electric cars driving on roadways, paper straws to replace plastic ones when dining and a n i n c r e a s e i n r e c y c l i n g c a m p a i g n s Vesta Precision has realized the need to be eco friendly in solving the single use plastics issue with standard vacuum sealing, and it has made its stamp on the “green” market with the VestaEco compostable vacuum seal bags
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BOHA! Checklist digitizes the manage ment of daily and routine food safety and operational tasks, as well as regular maintenance and audit procedures. Use it to view, assign, perform and record tasks, from opening and closing proce dures to preventive maintenance and food safety checks Quickly pinpoint what locations are performing well and what stores are having challenges
BOHA! is not your ordinary, off the shelf printing solution it was purpose built for the kitchen environment and c o n t a i n s a n e c o s y s t e m o f a p p s t o improve your back of house The plat form digitizes time consuming, error prone tasks and delivers real time oper ational visibility making every loca tion’s grab ‘n go processes efficient, compliant and consistent How does BOHA! do it?
compostable bags include less waste buildup in landfills and a reduction in harmful greenhouse gasses, helping to combat the issue of global warming.
BOHA! gives you the peace of mind that all your fridges and freezers are being
The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the way convenience stores serve cus tomers In today’s world, it is easy to struggle with the high demand of cus t o m i z a t i o n , s u p p l y s h o r t a g e s a n d reduced staffing levels. How does the c store industry move forward in this new normal? By starting with the proper equipment
VestaEco compostable bags can be valuable to you and your business With all the features of standard vacuum seal bags, VestaEco compostable bags will preserve the life of your food without sacrificing the integrity of freshness, fla v o r o r n u t r i t i o n a l v a l u e T h e c o m
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The Eccellenza Momentum™ offers a variety of specialty drinks all ground from whole beans, brewed and deliv ered at a touch of the display The inno vative new brewing system brings a c o f f e e h o u s e e x p e r i e n c e t o h i g h v o l ume locations with the convenience, consistent taste and quality that those with discerning tastes will appreciate
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The small footprint of VITO 30 gives operators with ventless fryers and woks the chance to filter their oil The VITO 50 is the perfect match for countertop deep fryers and electric free standing fryers
For more information, go to www vito fryfilter com, call 847 859 0398 or email info@vitofryfilter.com.
Because of the company’s commit ment to health, you can be assured that E z e k i e l 4 : 9 B r e a d i s t h e p i n n a c l e o f nutrition By adding pure filtered water to certified organic grains, legumes and seeds, Food For Life is able to maximize nutrition and digestibility. Enzymes, like amylase and protease, are released nat urally, helping to break down carbohy drates and protein, making them easier to digest while maximizing nutrition and lowering the glycemic index
Suzanne’s Specialties also provides a n e x t e n s i v e l i n e o f r e t a i l p r o d u c t s T h e s e i n c l u d e i t s b e s t s e l l i n g Ricemellow Crème, rice syrup based fruit spreads, flavored rice syrups and traditional offerings such as organic molasses, organic agave syrup, organic honey and organic rice syrup Pack sizes on its retail line range from jars to gal lons to tubs to pails
Food For Life’s slow baking tech nique means that every sprouted grain loaf is baked at lower temperatures to help preserve important natural vita m i n s a n d m i n e r a l s n e v e r “ f l a s h browned,” which can often trap active yeast
Today, frying is a typical method of food preparation and is not only found in your local tavern or fast food joint, but bak eries, food productions, food trucks and even at the small food stvand around the corner without even a full kitchen
the ability to service your company’s specific needs
Ariston infused Sea Salts & Himalayan Rock Salt are just one of the newest product lines at Ariston Specialties in 2022. They are not only a gourmet food, but also have their own adjustable mill, making it a nice kitchen tool These seven delicious items are a must for every kitchen in the United States!
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Ariston Specialties looks forward to servicing your store.
All VITO oil filter systems have extremely fine microfiltra tion focusing on dissolved parti cles doing the most damage to the oil This microfiltration has proven to achieve an oil cost reduction up to 50% and has a h u g e p o s i t i v e i m p a c t o n t h e quality and taste of the prepared food
Ezekiel 4:9 Bread, made with 100 percent organic ingredients Your body and taste buds will know the difference! Check with your food distributor for the best options
The latest product innovation, VITO VL, is the perfect fit for all free s t a n d i n g f r y e r s , p r e s s u r e f r y e r s a n d
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i n g a g e n t s s u c h a s c u l t u r e d w h e a t starch, vinegar, calcium propionate and ascorbic acid all preservatives
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l i n f o @ foodforlife com or call 951 279 5090
Plain Greek Sea Salt Plain Pink Authentic Himalayan Rock Salt
T h e c o m p a n y p a c k s i t s i n d u s t r i a l p r o d u c t s i n p a i l s , drums, totes and tank wagons All products are available in organic with most having a conventional ver sion as well. Suzanne’s promises that all of its products are made with only the highest quality organic and all natural ingredients Each one is sure to give
Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread from Food For Life Baking Co.
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place. To be a truly healthful product, Food For Life strongly believes in pro tecting the pH level of its sprouted grain bread, targeting a balanced pH
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Suzanne’s Specialties has been supply ing alternative sweeteners to the health f o o d a n d i n d u s t r i a l f o o d markets since 1984. Its offer i n g s i n c l u d e b r o w n r i c e s y r u p , c l a r i f i e d r i c e s y r u p , rice maltodextrin syrup and solids, tapioca syrup, tapioca m a l t o d e x t r i n a n d s o l i d s , a g a v e s y r u p , i n u l i n , c a n e s u g a r , i n v e r t s y r u p s , m o l a s s e s , h o n e y , r i c e m i l k p o w d e r , coconut sugar and syrup. It also has the a b i l i t y t o m a k e c u s t o m b l e n d s a n d sweetener systems
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S u z a n n e ’ s S p e c i a l t i e s o f f e r s a n InfantSafe® version of all of its rice syrups. This unique product con tains less than 10 ppb for arsenic and lead, meeting the FDA stan dard for drinking water It is avail able in all DE levels
Among the many natural sprouted g r a i n b r e a d s a r e i t s w i d e l y p o p u l a r Ezekiel 4:9 and Genesis 1:29® breads, English muffins, tortillas, buns and cere a l S p r o u t i n g m a x i m i z e s d i g e s t i b i l i t y a n d n u t r i t i o n w h i l e l o w e r i n g t h e glycemic index in its flourless bakery products
Greek Salad Infused Sea Salt (Oregano, Rosemary, Sundried Tomato)
tion to any business working with fryers
Ariston Infused Sea Salts & Himalayan Rock Salt
Collect them all and make a lovely and tasty display in your store Order direct o r o n F a i r e a t a r i s t o n s p e c i a l t i e s .faire.com.
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With distribution facilities on both the East and West Coasts and a diverse product line, Suzanne’s Specialties has
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A r e n ’ t a l l b r e a d s j u s t c a r b s ? Amazingly, Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 breads often contain just as much pro tein as the stuff you put on your sand wich, from all plant based sources.
As an amazing benefit of sprouting, grains actually become more alkaline as water and oxygen support the growth of the new plant and naturally balances the pH While a balanced pH is great for health reasons, a higher pH does tend to shorten shelf life This is why the company primarily sells Food For Life breads frozen
Oil savings and quality enhancement are reasons for the growing customer
Garlic & Basil infused Sea Salt Lemon & Turmeric infused Sea Salt Black Ink infused Sea Salt (Cuttlefish Ink) S m o k e d i n f u s e d S e a S a l t ( S m o k e d Beechwood)
Beyond the commitment to superi or nutrition, there’s also a commitment to a balanced and protected pH in every loaf. Why is a balanced pH so impor tant? Because Food For Life recognizes that a balanced pH is absolutely essen tial for optimum health This is why Food For Life meticulously chooses its ingredients, and refuses to use acidify
Food For Life Baking Co , makers of the incredibly delicious and nutritious Ezekiel 4:9® Sprouted Grain Bread, has been com mitted to the health of its customers since its inception over 50 years ago
The filtration with VITO is so easy and effortless, your employees will love to main tain the frying oil
Suzanne’s can service the needs of a household, restaurant, small bakery o r i n s t i t u t i o n V i s i t w w w s u z a n n e s specialties com for more information on these products or to shop in its easy to use online store.
Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Bread is loaded with both important natural sol uble and insoluble fiber to help your body function at its peak
S i n c e i t s E z e k i e l b r e a d s h a v e become so popular, Food For Life is see ing more competitors now releasing sprouted grain breads, though using acidifying agents like vinegar and cul tured wheat starch to extend their shelf life Unfortunately, these ingredients lower the pH by increasing the acidity, which Food For Life feels often defeats the purpose of sprouting in the first
base of VITO and the portable systems are the only filtration system that filters the oil direct ly in the fryer
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This device is not a chemical, not a filter, requires no wires, has no replace ment parts, no complicated software applications, is unbreakable and is vir tually maintenance free
• Men’s Multi Gummies boast 17 vita mins and minerals, full spectrum ionic trace minerals, and additional nutrients that help support the nutritional needs of men 60 ct , Orange Mango Coconut flavor, SRP $27.99.
The OiLChef device has a number o f d i f f e r e n t d e s i g n s , w h i c h m a k e OiLChef available for pressure fryers, open pot fryers, gas and electric. It even has an application for some continuous line fryers which are used in the food p r o c e s s i n g i n d u s t r y a n d s p e c i a l approved units for the cruise line and marine industry
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• Women’s Multi Gummies contain more than 13 vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, plus full spectrum ionic trace minerals for the nutritional n e e d s o f w o m e n . 6 0 c t . , B e r r y
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TMAncestral line pasture raised in New Zealand, grass fed and finished, hormone, pesticide, and GMO free, no fillers or flow agents, 100% freeze dried and non defatted
• Beef Liver provides 3,000 mg of beef liver, providing essential nutrients, including vitamins A, B, D, E and K, and minerals like heme iron (highly bioavail able, only found in red meat), magne sium, selenium, and zinc 180 capsules, 30 servings, SRP $37 99
• Quercetin Gummies provide 500 mg of quercetin, which is a plant pig ment that has potent antioxidant prop e r t i e s t o h e l p s u p p o r t i m m u n i t y , longevity and a healthy cardiovascular s y s t e m 6 0 c t , M a n g o f l a v o r , S R P $29 99
OiLChef: Simple, Robust, Reliable
The Spice Lab’s line of 15 all natural sea soning blends packaged in convenient, r e s e a l i n g p o u c h e s f o r p r o d u c e a n d dairy sections as well as the spice aisle offer customers delicious solutions for appetizing sides, hassle free dips and quick meals Each pouch includes a r e c i p e t o m a k e f o o d p r e p a r a t i o n a breeze
Gummy Products The entire line of g u m m i e s i s g l u t e n f r e e , c e r t i f i e d vegan/vegetarian, plant based, natural ly flavored and contains no gelatin • T h e L e m o n L i m e f l a v o r o f E l e c t r o l y t e S t a m i n a G u m m i e s w a s a huge hit when it was first released earli er this summer, so the new Watermelon flavor was quickly developed to com plement the set. They are a delicious and easy way to provide your body with m o r e e l e c t r o l y t e s t o h e l p r e p l e n i s h those that have been lost during sweat ing to maintain energy, avoid sluggish ness, and prevent dehydration 120 ct , Watermelon flavor, SRP $29 99
The cost of cooking oil is up 300% in many regions and there is no reduction in prices on the horizon. Foodservice operators are hurting and the cost to fill a deep fryer now is really painful The cost of producing staple favorites such as deep fried chicken, wings, tenders, F r e n c h f r i e s , f r i e d f i s h a n d a l l y o u r favorite tempura battered delights can only lead to passing on these price increases to the consumer
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Pouches of All-Natural Seasoning Blends for Produce, Dairy & the Spice Aisle
cious pairing of two essential nutrients that each function more effectively in the presence of the other. When com b i n e d , t h e t w o h i g h l y b i o a v a i l a b l e ingredients help support strong and healthy bones, heart health and immu
There are three seasoning varia tions for potatoes Steakhouse, Savory and Smoky Roast plus Maple Thyme
Glazed Carrot Seasoning, Street Corn a n d G l a z e d S p i c e d S w e e t P o t a t o Seasoning Two flavor twists for slaw Maple Mustard Coleslaw and Sesame Ginger Slaw Seasoning and a Sesame Ginger Stir Fry mix
Founded in 2009, The Spice Lab is a woman owned and family run busi ness specializing in custom seasoning blends, premium organic spices, salts a n d g o u r m e t g i f t s P r o d u c t s a r e processed and packed in the compa ny’s 125,000 square foot SQF certified facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, that i n c l u d e s a d e s i g n d e p a r t m e n t , r e s e a r c h a n d d e v e l o p m e n t k i t c h e n with full time chef in residence, busi ness offices and a product showroom With expanded production lines, the company can produce 100,000 units per day
• Beef Organs provides 3,000 mg of beef organs, including equal parts liver, heart, kidney, pancreas and spleen 180 capsules, 30 servings, SRP $47 99
• Kid’s Multi Gummies is a multivita min and multimineral that has been specifically formulated for the nutritional needs of children, including 19 vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients to help support healthy growth and develop ment 50 ct , Orange flavor, SRP $24 99
Liquid Ionic Biotin + Collagen provides high potency support for healthy hair growth, strong and healthy skin, and strong, thick nails. Along with the com bined 50,000 mcg of biotin and colla gen, it also boasts 25,000 mcg of a full spectrum complex of ionic trace miner als for body mineral balance
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Foodservice operators who rely on d e e p f r y e r s a s p a r t o f t h e i r k i t c h e n artillery have been looking at ways to save money on cooking oil for their deep fryers From adding chemicals to the oil, to filtering, to fancy plumbing systems all of these solutions do help with increasing oil life, but at what real c o s t ? M o r e o f t e n t h a n n o t , t h e r e i s increased labor involved and increased monthly consumables, which add to the cost of the frying operation
For easy to prepare dips, the selec tion includes both classic Guacamole and Spicy Guacamole Seasoning to mix with avocados as well as Three Onion and Dill Seasoning Dip Mix for sour cream. The Spice Lab’s best selling all
Trace Minerals, America’s number one selling trace mineral, liquid magnesium a n d p e r f o r m a n c e n u t r i t i o n b r a n d according to SPINS® and the leading provider of trace mineral based supple ments for 50 years, announces the addi tion of nine new products to i t s e x t e n s i v e p r o d u c t l i n e Every product is third party t e s t e d , m a n u f a c t u r e d i n a c G M P c e r t i f i e d f a c i l i t y f o r q u a l i t y , p u r i t y , s a f e t y a n d potency, and is backed by the company’s long stand ing “Feel the Difference or Your Money Back!” no risk consumer satisfaction guarantee
The OiLChef is best described as a catalytic convertor for your deep fryer. The technology behind this formidable device is FDA approved By adding the OiLChef device to your deep fryer, you will be able to cook twice as much food per pound/liter of oil and save yourself around 50% on cooking oil purchases
Lemonade flavor, SRP $27 99
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But how much more is the con sumer willing to pay? Is the industry going to start producing the first $10 portion of French fries?
OiLChef is winning industry recog nized awards all over the world for its innovative cost savings and for reduc ing environmental impact The device is an accessory that you can add to your deep fryer in less than three seconds and only needs replacing every three y e a r s . ( T h e c o m p a n y b e h i n d t h e OiLChef brand, Eco Friendly Chef Corp., offers a free, full three year warranty)
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The company’s high quality brands and private label products can be found i n g r o c e r y , g o u r m e t , s p e c i a l t y g i f t shops, foodservice, club, major retailers a n d o n l i n e t h r o u g h A m a z o n a n d www spices com
I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e p o u c h e s , t h e company offers an extensive selection of all natural seasoning blends, organic spices, gourmet salts and peppercorns and a wide array of packaging options from glass and plastic jars to premium ceramic grinders and gift sets. Private label and custom blending are avail able
n a t u r a l T a c o S e a s o n i n g a n d F a j i t a Seasoning also are offered in these con venient pouches Pouches are sold in a case pack of 12
i t e m s a r e s u r e t o b e a h i t F o r d G u m h a s t h e n o s t a l g i c , p r o v e n b r a n d s a n d t h e n e w p r o d u c t s t o d r i v e g r o w t h i n t h e c o n v e n i e n c e c h a n n e l .
CRSD: You mentioned you co manufac ture for national brands and private label as well Can you tell our readers more about that side of the business?
The CDN Waterproof Folding Thermocouple Thermometer (TCTW572) is NSF Certified, with two to three sec ond response, 1 5mm thin tip, one button field calibration, BioCote.
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A professional thermometer with an I P X 6 r a t i n g c a n w i t h s t a n d p o w e r f u l
Are there timers and kitchen scales with high waterproof ratings?
Nothing says more about the quality of your restaurant, grocery store, super market, sports/entertainment venue or foodservice operation than the quality of the bread you sell and serve. That’s why Amoroso’s Baking Company is sure to enhance your company’s reputation and help attract new customers i t s a u t h e n t i c
than doubled over the last year and we still have capacity to at least double our production We produce over 20 classic and tropical flavors and have the flexi bility to create custom flavors Other products available for co manufactur ing and private label include molded chocolate bars and pieces, chocolate enrobed classic snacks like Oreo® cook ies, pretzels, grahams and tabled prod ucts like caramel, toffee, brittle, bark, truffles and fudge
How do you read an IP Code?
For more information, visit booth #3570, g o t o w w w l a s o l a s b r a n d s c o m o r c a l l 800 329 7100
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What are some top selling submersible thermometers with an IPX7 rating?
The CDN Dishwasher Thermometer (DW2) has an IP66 rating It measures m a x i m u m s u r f a c e t e m p e r a t u r e s o f dishes during a commercial dishwasher cycle, thus verifying compliance with the FDA Food Code NSF Certified, with color visual alerts for different maxi m u m t e m p e r a t u r e s , r u b b e r b u m p e r , storage case.
Know Your Waterproof Ratings
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c o u n t d i s p l a y s Jelly Belly sugar free gum is also available in 48 count counter units and a 96 count floor display.
Why is this important?
Ford Gum (Cont’d from p 1)
International Protection Marking code, or IP Code
T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l E l e c t r o t e c h n i c a l Commission (IEC) has published a stan dard for rating the ability of equipment to protect electronic components from intrusion by dust, accidental contact or w a t e r . T h e y h a v e e s t a b l i s h e d t h e
T h e C D N W a t e r p r o o f T h i n T i p T h e r m o m e t e r ( D T T W 5 7 2 ) i s N S F Certified, with four second response, 1 5mm thin tip, one button calibration, hold, max/min, BioCote
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It begins with the letters “IP” for “International Protection,” followed by two digits The first indicates the level of protection against solids and the second the level of protection against liquids
As a leading provider of professional q u a l i t y k i t c h e n m e a s u r e m e n t t o o l s , CDN is often asked about splashproof and waterproof ratings. A high water proof rating is important for cleanability and hygiene plus convenience and ease of use
The CDN Waterproof Timer (TMW1) has an IPX4 IP rating: it functions accu rately even if splashed and withstands moisture and humidity It counts up and down, with shatterproof heavy duty construction, big digits and loud, long audio/visual alarm.
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For more information, visit booth #4390, g o t o w w customerservice@darrelllea com
For more information, call 215 863 8815, email sales@amorosobaking com or go to www amorosobaking com
CDN offers multiple models with high waterproof ratings
What are the advantages of submersible thermometers? Submersible thermometers (IPX7 rat ing) streamline operations and support cleanliness and hygiene because they can be cleaned quickly and thoroughly by immersing them in water or in a commercial dishwasher
water jets (12 5mm nozzle) from any d i r e c t i o n A n e x a m p l e i s t h e N S F Certified CDN Thin Tip Thermometer (DTQ450X), with six second response, 1 5mm thin tip, hold, field calibration, BioCote
Yes For example, the NSF Certified CDN Submersible Scale, 11 Lb (SD1110X) and 22 Lb (SD2210X) with IP67 rating protects from water up to three feet for 30 minutes and completely protects against dust. Programmable, with tare function, backlit display, field calibra tion, high/low alerts, removable stain less steel platform and power adaptor
Kitchen measurement tools that are splash proof or can withstand powerful jets and/or immersion have greater util ity and are easier to thoroughly clean.
GP: By far, our most popular product is o u r A n a s t a s i a C o n f e c t i o n s C o c o n u t Patties (a moist, open faced coconut confection) We have been manufactur ing this Florida staple for over 30 years and it has developed a cult like follow ing In second would be our Original C o c o n u t I s l a n d C o c o n u t C a s h e w Crunch (a tropical, thin twist on a classic b r i t t l e , f i l l e d w i t h c a s h e w s a n d coconut)
Amoroso’s:
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For more information, visit booth #339 or go to www fordgum com
GP: Our largest category of co manu facturing/private label is currently our Gourmet Taffy; this is also the category with the most room for growth Our Gourmet Taffy production had more
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are palm oil free and have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
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Amoroso’s is “Why Philly s a n d w i c h e s a r e w o r l d famous ”®
With the resources and capacity to service both indi v i d u a l f o o d r e t a i l e r s a n d large supermarket chains even design custom prod ucts tailored to specific com pany needs Amoroso’s is the local Philly bakery that’s become an international resource Now the rolls that made Philly sandwiches world famous are available worldwide
What are other examples of waterproof thermometers?
T h e C D N D i s h w a s h e r T h i n T i p T h e r m o m e t e r ( D T W 4 5 0 ) a n d Waterproof Thermometer Long Stem ( D T W 4 5 0 L ) a r e s a f e f o r c o m m e r c i a l dishwashers NSF Certified, with 1 5mm thin tip and 2 5mm reduced tip respec tively, six second response, field cali bration, hold, max/min, BioCote
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o w w w cdnmeasurement com
What is an IP Code?
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