CStore Decisions Leaders In Convenience 2023

welcoming 2023 With New Partners in Innovation

Erin Del Conte • Executive Editor

AS WE RING in 2023, convenience store retailers continue to grapple with inflation, labor shortages and an uncertain economy.

As headwinds point to the rise of electric vehicle (EV) charging and the continued decline of gas demand, c-stores are adding EV chargers and ramping up their foodservice programs, finding new ways to draw shoppers to their stores.

Customers are expecting more from c-store foodservice today. Many c-stores are responding by creating fresh proprietary food offerings and adding drive-throughs as they look to compete with quick-service restaurants. Meanwhile, technological advancements are moving at a breakneck pace. Many retailers made big strides with technology during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others are just getting started implementing orderahead, delivery and mobile apps. More retailers are testing self-checkout and frictionless checkout solutions. Some are upgrading their loyalty programs and utilizing key data to better respond to the demands of their core customers.

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the two years that have followed taught us that

convenience stores are even more adaptable than we ever thought possible and able to rush through rapid change seemingly overnight. In the throes of this evolution, supplier partners have been crucial to helping convenience stores innovate and evolve.

As retailers navigate the way forward in 2023, supplier partnerships will continue to be invaluable in helping retailers meet the demands of the moment. On the pages that follow you’ll find a number of leading suppliers that are prepared to help c-stores find success in 2023 across all areas of the c-store landscape — from technology to tobacco and from food and beverage to center store categories. Don’t hesitate to reach out and make a connection today to help accelerate innovation at your c-store chain and drive your business forward in the new year

ADD Systems

ADD Systems® works hand-in-hand with clients throughout the U.S. and Canada to understand the needs of the convenience store, wholesale petroleum, propane, heating oil, commercial bulk fuels, HVAC, and lubricants industries. 2023 marks ADD Systems’ 50th anniversary, and our goal has always been to develop the best software solutions that exceed the needs of our clients, today and tomorrow. ADD Systems is more than a software provider; we are a true partner, committed to client success.

ADD Systems

6 Laurel Drive Flanders, NJ 07836

P: 800.922.0972

973.252.3803

E: info@addsys.com www.addsys.com

ADD SYSTEMS® SOFTWARE

helps you spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing a great customer experience and improving your financial position. Designed with trusted client advisors from top industry chains, ADD software exemplifies a modern convenience store application, with unprecedented efficiency and visibility into your operation, tighter merchandise and fuel management, and efficient data access.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI)

Get customizable, timely reports with actionable information sent automatically. These reports can be driven by exception, containing only information that needs attention.

Customized KPI Dashboards and Scorecards give accurate, quickly consumable snapshots of store activity.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Minimize shrink by scanning at the POS, scanning store invoices, and taking full advantage of a centralized price book. Reduce out-of-stocks by implementing strong inventory controls and using picture-based shelf tags for effective planogram management.

LABOR UTILIZATION

Reduce labor expense through better staffing decisions. Understand your traffic and transaction trends with simple graphical reports.

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

Maximize sales using store traffic to understand customer shopping. Analytical reports provide a precise view of sales velocity, helping you meet customer demand and manage vendor purchases. With this information, you ca highly effective promotions to drive larger basket sizes.

SCAN DATA BENEFITS

Automatically submit cigarette scan data to take advantage of financial incentives.

WHOLESALE FUEL EFFICIENCY

Automatically send scheduled wholesale price quotes based on costplus, percentage or customer contracts. Deliver profitable wholesale loads with accurate margins that incorporate “best buy” logic for vendors, terminals and freight. Expedite dealer network processing by importing fuel sales from your gas station dealer network and credit card receipts from your major oil company processors for quick reconciliation and settlement. Manage a host of dealer commission structures efficiently and automatically.

PARTNER AGNOSTIC

Choose who you want to work with. ADD interfaces with multiple related partners like wholesale distributors and POS providers. Partners such as Skip and Vroom can offer contactless service to your customers, while Electrum and Velocity offer proven loyalty solutions. Interfacing with ADD provides the additional services you need.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Visual Marketing, Inc. A LONG HISTORY OF OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Visual Marketing, Inc. (VMI) is an employee-owned, full service point-of-purchase advertising company that specializes in custom, permanent, multi-material retail merchandising solutions, from signage, to displays, to entire category management systems.

We offer a complete range of developmental and executional services (research, design, engineering, manufacturing, etc.), everything you would need to make your next point-of-purchase display program a reality.

In addition to our custom retail display and fixture work, VMI sells a stock fixture program specifically for the convenience store channel; our AIM Tobacco Merchandising System is a high quality solution for an important profit center in your stores.

VMI has been producing quality signage, product displays, and category management solutions for both retailers and brand manufacturers since 1972.

We’ve been working with many of our clients for 2 or 3 of those 5 decades. Our longest standing client has been with VMI for almost 45 years!

VMI values long term client relationships. We do whatever it takes to keep clients coming back for years and years.

AIM TOBACCO MERCHANDISING SYSTEM

• Accommodates your needs today and in the future.

• Available in Standard Profile (11 shelves) and Low Profile (7 Shelves.)

AIM Tobacco Merchandising System

Visual Marketing, Inc.

154 W. Erie Street Chicago, IL 60654

www.vmichicago.com

www.aimvmichicago.com

Tom DeLucia

Ph: 336.745.5492

E: tdelucia@vmichicago.com

For the convenience store channel, VMI is pleased to offer AIM, our stock tobacco and nicotine merchandising solution.

AIM fixtures have a long list of features and benefits that make it a great choice for all of your tobacco/ nicotine category requirements:

• Industry leading 3 year warranty.

• Made in the USA.

• In stock and ready to ship.

• Frame made of heavy gauge steel and robust steel shelf structures that will not bend under load.

• Available in 2, 3 and 4 FT widths, with a variety of spring-loaded pushers to hold all tobacco/ nicotine products.

• Shelves adjust on ½” vertical spacing.

• AIM’s robust shelves pull out virtually all the way, tilting down at the end for full product reveal and access. All AIM pusher paddles have a unique, hands-free lockback detail. Together, these 2 features make restocking product incredibly easy.

• Base unit comes pre-assembled which allows for quick set-up.

• AIM fixtures are a great value for the quality.

• AIM fixtures are certified to meet tobacco companies’ reimbursement programs.

• AIM is a stock program, but VMI can also customize it to meet your merchandising needs.

On Target Tobacco Merchandising

Apter Industries, Inc.

Apter Industries started manufacturing high quality cleaners in 1967 and quickly became the leading provider of innovative cleaning systems for the convenience store industry. Dedication to producing safe, environmentally friendly products that “Just Work Better”, led to the formation of long-standing partnerships with convenience store retailers as well as their distributors. If a convenience store has a cleaning problem, Apter Industries has a proven solution.

The Industry’s Most Reliable Source for High Powered Cleaners

APTER INDUSTRIES has long been a trusted manufacturing source for high quality cleaners for convenience stores and travel plazas. We strive to get our products to the retailer faster. Being in business for over 50 years enabled us to establish a preferred customer status with our raw material suppliers. Couple this with our long-standing relationships with convenience store wholesalers and you have an incredibly high service level. If store team members can’t get cleaning supplies in a timely fashion, they can’t provide a safe shopping environment. We will continue to make sure they succeed.

TWO TO TRY THIS YEAR

Gorilla Odor Killer kills “The Big Smell” at the source while instantly refreshing rest rooms, trash receptacles, drains, and any area where odors lurk. Your patrons and employees will love it.

Gorilla Pump Shine has protected fuel dispensers from harmful weather elements for years. Now with the newly added Micro-Spray Shield, it will provide a long-lasting barrier against microorganisms. It also helps prevent re-soiling which makes pump cleaning a snap.

TILE TIME® FLOOR CLEANER

Apter Industries, Inc.

Box 385 Rillton, PA 15678

P: 800.441.7146

E: info@apterindustries.com

W: www.apterindustries.com

A slippery floor is a dangerous floor. Floors become slippery when deeply embedded soil clogs the pores. As a result, feet never make solid contact, so safety becomes an issue. TILE TIME deep cleans floors which raises the slip coefficient and brings back their luster. TILE TIME blasts through heavy grease from food service, tracked in petroleum-based soil, road salt stains, and brings grout back to its original color. TILE TIME can be safely used on ceramic tile, marble, quarry tile and wax and no wax vinyl floors. Unlike typical floor cleaners, TILE TIME works without heavy scrubbing. Now available in 2-ounce packets as well as gallon containers. Wake up your floor with TILE TIME.

FORECOURT FIRST® GAS ISLAND CLEANING KIT

Forecourt First is the most comprehensive cleaning system in the industry for fuel island maintenance. It features environmentally sensitive Garage Gorilla® Cleaners. The necessary products, Garage Gorilla® Pump Cleaner, Gorilla Pump Shine and Protector, Gorilla XDX Concrete and Asphalt Cleaner, and Gorilla Odor Killer, are housed in a “Grab and Go” Safety Pail. The kit also contains a bright reflector vest, sprayers, wipes, and an instructional card ring. Kick off your gas island cleaning with the Forecourt First Kit.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2023?

Gorilla Everyday Pump Cleaner blasts through grease and road grime. With the pandemic increase in cleaning frequencies, it’s important to have a product that can be used multiple times daily without damaging fuel dispensers and EV Charging Stations. No worries! Use Gorilla Everyday Pump Cleaner as often as needed. Its “No Streak” formula is perfect for removing dirt and microorganisms from Pump Faces, Decals, and Video Screens.

Try Sunny Boy® Power Dish Spritz to clean pots, pans, and dishes. Simply Spritz, Wipe, and Rinse. Use as a pre-spray or as a replacement for Pot and Pan Soaking. A 2-ounce packet makes a quart of high-quality cleaner for under 50 cents. Sunny Boy® saves time and money.

Do you have a tough cleaning problem?

We have a product to handle it.

2023

Leaders in Convenience

BIC

A world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable, essential products to consumers everywhere. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC® EZ-Reach, Djeep®, BIC FlexTM, BodyMarkTM by BIC®, Cello®, Lucky® Stationery, Rocketbook®, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Us.TM, Wite-Out®, InkboxTM and more. The Company is listed on “Euronext Paris,” is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education.

Djeep lighters have been reigniting their presence in the US since July 2022 with a robust new distribution strategy and fresh product collections. Following an initial rollout in select convenience and e-commerce stores, Djeep will have expanded distribution within convenience as well as at major retailers in the months ahead.

that provide an appealing tactile quality. The large flat push-button provides comfort when igniting, while the triple tank technology boasts UP TO 3,500 LIGHTS.

BIC USA INC.

One BIC Way

SHELTON, CT 06484 www.bic.com | www.bicworld.com

Djeep helps increase consumer reach, thanks to its distinctive, high-end offerings and loyal customer base. Since 1973, Djeep lighters have been unique in both form and function with their signature patented rectangular tank, distinctive contemporary designs, and embossed wraps

Djeep’s accelerated US growth is made possible by the manufacturing and marketing prowess of the BIC Corporation, which acquired the Djeep brand in 2020.

Since the July 2022 re-launch, Djeep sales have accelerated exponentially. Djeep is well positioned to continue to grow and will become a staple in all major chains in 2023. Don’t miss out on this growth opportunity! Make sure to stock up on Djeep and trade consumers up with this premium lighter that has UP TO 3,500 LIGHTS.

TO ORDER, VISIT

NEWREQUEST.DJEEP.COM

2023 Leaders in Convenience

WHEN CONVENIENCE STORE

Brakebush Chicken

Since 1925, Brakebush has been a U.S. family owned and operated company. Though we have facilities across the nation, we still operate out of Westfield, Wisconsin where the Brakebush brothers first began their venture of producing great chicken products.

Over the years, we’ve kept ourselves grounded in some important values: that food should always be a positive part of the day, that no one should ever have to question the quality or integrity of their food, that people and relationships will always be at the foundation of our business, and that doing the right thing makes good things happen.

OPERATORS need to take the stress off their staff but still offer restaurantquality chicken, they look no further than Brakebush. Our team of chicken experts work hand-in-hand with c-store operators like you to help menu the easy-to-prepare, craveable chicken that brings back the crowds.

KEY FEATURES OF BRAKEBUSH CHICKEN:

• Alleviate food safety concerns with fully cooked chicken - heat from frozen to ready-to-serve in minutes

• Whether you want to just heat and serve or add your culinary touch, we have the chicken that leaves a lasting impression

• A wide variety of versatile chicken products to fill any hot or cold case

swicy-seeking customers by featuring hot honey and sweet chili flavors in easy-to-execute chicken applications like wings, sandwiches, and pizzas.

Healthy never goes out of style. And customers expect healthier options in their convenience store food choices as well. Adding chicken to a salad easily turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Take convenience up a notch by making them more portable and serving them in to-go cups.

Brakebush Chicken

800.933.2121

N4993 6th Drive Westfield, WI 53964

E: marketing@brakebush.com

W: brakebush.com

STAYING ON-TREND

We’re also helping c-store operators stay up to date on the latest trends and chicken is a great medium to feature the trending flavors that customers enjoy. You can pair classic chicken items, like our boneless wings, chicken strips, and fillets, with new trends that arise.

Spicy flavors continue to grow in popularity. “Swicy,” or the combination of sweet and spicy, is a trend that’s predicted to permeate more menus this year. You can delight

A TEAM OF EXPERTS

Whether you’re serving made-toorder options or grab-and-go bites, a team of experts with over 95 years of experience is here to serve you. We are dedicated to making the chicken that customers come back for.

Good People. Great Chicken

Good People. Great Chicken

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Brother Mobile Solutions

SMART MOBILE LABELING AND PRINT SOLUTIONS. Brother Mobile Solutions offers a wide range of mobile and industrial printing and labeling solutions to improve performance and efficiency across your retail operation. With custom engineering, cutting-edge technology, and expert support, Brother delivers the latest labeling and printing technology and trusted, reliable designs for today’s fast-paced convenience and retail operation.

RETAIL-READY SOLUTIONS.

Brother delivers a complete line of mobile, desktop, barcode, and label printing solutions to manage inventory and boost sales.

These smart yet simple solutions enable fast, on-demand printing for:

• Product, shelf-edge, markdown, and pricing labels

• Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory management

• Custom labels, tags, and receipts

All this, right from the store aisle via your associates handhelds, tablets, or smartphones.

The potential results for retailers and convenience store operators?

• Faster transactions

• Less downtime

Brother Mobile Solutions

11030 Circle Point Road, Suite 100 Westminster, CO 80020

800.543.6144

https://brothermobilesolutions.com

• Faster turnover of goods

• More sales

Visit our retail blog to read case studies, whitepapers and reallife efficiency boosting scenarios. brothermobilesolutions.com/insights/retail

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Cheyenne International

Cheyenne International is a full-line tobacco product manufacturer that creates valuable retail partnerships. Their high-quality cigarette, filtered cigar, moist smokeless and pipe tobacco brands are produced in North Carolina, the heart of American tobacco country. Cheyenne International prides itself on delivering profitable, marketleading products that meet the demands of adult consumers, and provide excellent OTP solutions for convenience retailers.

WITH OVER 20 years in business, Cheyenne International has grown and evolved from a small tobacco startup to a reputable manufacturer selling the #1 Filtered Cigar brand in America. Cheyenne’s continued commitment to retail customers is reflected in the four pillars of excellence from which the company operates: partnership, quality, compliance and success.

LEADER IN CIGARS

Cheyenne International

701 S Battleground Ave Grover, NC 28073

1-866-254-6975

contactus@cheyenneintl.com

www.cheyenneintl.com

www.linkedin.com/company/ cheyenne-international

The filtered cigar category has been a steadfast OTP option for adult consumers for nearly two decades, and Cheyenne Cigars have been there every step of the way. As the OTP category has continued to grow and evolve, Cheyenne Cigars have consistently remained a top choice. While FDA’s PMTA process has forced other brands to exit the category, Cheyenne Cigars are a clear leader and here to stay. Not only does the brand hold the top 4 SKUs nationwide, it also accounts for a 30 share of the filtered cigar market. 4 out of 5 consumers are choosing Cheyenne Cigars when purchasing filtered cigars in store. Impressive numbers

that prove Cheyenne continues to be a market leader, never wavering on quality or taste.

LEADER IN SUPPORT

For a retailer, there are many challenges to tackle on a daily basis and business has changed rapidly. By providing unique programs that help stores gain the most from their valuable shelf space, Cheyenne makes it easy to do business. In addition to a seasoned sales force, Cheyenne also provides in-store merchandising and digital marketing support programs that go beyond the basics. By functioning as partners and collaborators, Cheyenne and retailers alike have made the Cheyenne Cigar brand a must-have in the OTP cigar category.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

DIRECTV for BUSINESSSM is the Premium Entertainment Solution for National Businesses

As part of our DIRECTV National Accounts program, you will be provided with unparalleled service and benefits that include the following:

• Negotiated discounts on programming, equipment, and installation

• A single point-of-contact and 24/7/365 dedicated support

• Simplified and streamlined program management across all your locations, including consolidated billing

• Same great service and setup anywhere in the U.S. with our national footprint

• Best-in-class HD programming for a seamless customer experience

DIRECTV for BUSINESS

National Accounts

JIM GRANDAHL Sr. Director-National Accounts DIRECTV

m. 207.395.6539

jrgrandahl@directv.com

CONVENIENCE STORES HAVE recently become destinations where consumers can linger over food and beverages and enjoy an array of other amenities. To compete with quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, leading C-Store retailers are enhancing their ambiance to create the comfortable and engaging in-store experiences young consumers are demanding. Amenities such as TVs and WiFi are now being offered by convenience retailers, which can be a quick and easy way for operators to elevate the in-store experience and are especially important to younger customers.

According to a recent Technomic survey conducted on behalf of DIRECTV for BUSINESS, 33% of consumers said an in-store TV makes them stay longer, and the same percentage said having a TV would increase their satisfaction. Among millennials, 26% said they expect TVs in convenience stores, and 21% said they would visit convenience stores more often if TV programming was available.

Furthermore, the same survey showed that among conveniencestore retailers who currently offer TVs, 58% said it creates a welcoming environment for customers, and 52% said it encourages customers to stay longer and spend more.

DIRECTV for BUSINESS can be a valuable tool that helps to drive repeat business by creating a more pleasant dining experience. It can also help reduce perceived wait times for customers in the checkout line by keeping them engaged and taking their mind off the clock. Patrons can stay up to date on news of the day, keep tab on their favorite sports teams, or be entertained by a variety of popular programs.

E-Alternative Solutions (EAS)

Founded in 2014, E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) develops, markets, and distributes highquality, trustworthy alternative solutions in emerging industries. The EAS product portfolio includes Leap®, Forth™, and Mojo™. Our business pillars of understanding the marketplace, prioritizing customers’ needs, and providing reliable regulatory analysis have positioned us as a thoughtful respected retail partner.

IN 2018, EAS introduced Leap®, an innovative vapor brand which includes both rechargeable and disposable vapor devices. The podbased Leap rechargeable delivers an unmatched vaping experience for adult smokers seeking a satisfying alternative. The Leap Go® e-cigarette is an ideal disposable option. It comes ready to vape and is one of the best values on the market.

Visit LeapVapor.com to learn more.

IN 2019, EAS brought ingenuity to the growing CBD industry with ForthTM The brand features a comprehensive lineup of great-tasting Disposable Vape Pens derived from US-grown hemp and is 3rd party lab tested for quality, purity, and CBD concentration. ForthTM products were developed specifically for adult consumers seeking help with relaxation, recovery, and focus.

Visit ForthCBD.com to learn more.

IN 2023, EAS is launching MojoTM, the newest player in the energy and performance game. Mojo a new way to optimize the energy and focus that consumers already possess. It isn’t a “get-alljacked-up-on-sugar” energy drink, but an unobtrusive pouch with naturally-derived caffeine that is held between the gum and lip to help supercharge your day.

E-Alternative Solutions

459 E. 16th St. Jacksonville, FL 32206

EalternativeSolutions.com

Visit MojoPouches.com to learn more.

Regulatory challenges, sharpening consumer demand, and rapid growth are quickly shaping emerging, alternative industries. Our award-winning portfolio of products combined with our trade programs help you effectively maximize profitability and drive shoppers through your doors.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Fiorucci Foods, Inc.

Fiorucci is the brand of specialty meats that delivers the true taste of Italy. For over 170 years, we have used old-world recipes to produce a full line of authentic Italian deli meats, using only hand trimmed cuts of premium pork and the finest ingredients, then slowly aging them to perfection. Our portfolio includes a variety of pre-sliced and bulk meats including Prosciutto, Pancetta, Salami, Pepperoni, Sopressata, Jamón Serrano, Capicollo, Mortadella, Chorizo, and other specialties, including our bestselling Paninos line.

WITH A FOCUS ON TRADITION, Fiorucci has been bolstering its product portfolio to include a wide range of classic charcuterie and exciting new, innovative offerings that are currently in the market. Consumers are clamoring for both convenience and quality, and Fiorucci’s new products deliver on both—combining premium, authentic flavors with on-thego functionality.

100% Natural Paninos that contain no artificial flavors, colors, ingredients, or preservatives and are free of added nitrates and nitrites, made from pork never administered antibiotics or hormones.

Fiorucci Foods, Inc.

1800 Ru n Mill Road, South Chesterfield, VA 23834

P: 804-520-7775

E: cfa.marketing@campofriofg.com

W: https://fioruccifoods.com

Originally introduced in 2011, Fiorucci Paninos created a whole new specialty snacking category. Every Panino is hand-rolled with dry-cured meats, such as Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Hard Salami, and Genoa Salami. Each Panino is filled with delicious, r-BST free cheese to provide a protein and calcium rich treat. Fiorucci Paninos meet the need for convenient, on-the-go, lowcarb, keto-friendly snacking, perfect for lunches, workouts, late-night cravings, and more! They also offer

As pioneers in the Italian snacking category, Fiorucci is introducing a new line of StickadosTM beginning in 2023. StickadosTM are single-serve, all-natural protein sticks made with Uncured Salami, Pepperoni, and Salami with Prosciutto, for a quick, convenient, shelf-stable offering in an easy-open package.

Consumers looking for larger, charcuterie-focused pack sizes can try Fiorucci’s full line of 100% Natural Charcuterie Slices in 6 oz. packs, offered in a variety of flavors. These premium meats are shelf-stable, drycured and aged with no antibiotics or hormones. They are essential to an instant charcuterie board, free from artificial flavors, colors, ingredients, preservatives, nitrates, and nitrites.

Haleon

A health company that puts people first, we exist to deliver better everyday health with humanity.

Billions of people have confidence in our world-class portfolio of brands designed to improve everyday health and wellbeing. But as well as delivering trusted products, we are committed to making everyday health better for people and better for the planet.

FOR HEALTH. WITH HUMANITY.

We are a world-leading company 100% focused on everyday health. Our leading brands are built on science, innovation and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally.

Haleon

184 Liberty Corner Rd

Warren, New Jersey 07059

United States

www.haleon.com

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Hunt Brothers® Pizza

The Hunt Brothers® Pizza program was created specifically for convenience stores. With 30 years of experience serving the c-store industry, our branded pizza program is designed to make foodservice easy and profitable.

The program offers high quality, high margin products that take virtually no time to prepare. Most stores are able to handle our new program with existing employees and the program can be operated in as little as 59 square feet with flexible pizza shoppe and equipment options.

AT HUNT BROTHERS® PIZZA, WE KNOW PIZZA.

With 7,800+ locations in 30 states, Hunt Brothers Pizza is a nationally recognized brand and the #1 brand in the c-store industry. Unlike many other branded foodservice programs, Hunt Brothers Pizza does not charge franchise, royalty or marketing fees.

As a NASCAR sponsor, Hunt Brothers Pizza provides its locations with free national branding to 75 million racing fans. In-store marketing is also provided at no cost, and it’s installed and refreshed by a dedicated Pizza Professional.

Hunt Brothers Pizza

4020 Jordonia Station Road Nashville, TN 37218

P: 800.453.3675

W: huntbrotherspizza.com

Our direct store delivery ensures pizza products are delivered on Hunt Brothers Pizza trucks. A dedicated Pizza Professional will rotate and restock inventory and refresh marketing each week. They will even prepare your order for you and confirm quantities before restocking.

Hunt Brothers Pizza offers a 12˝ original crust pizza, thin crust pizza, breakfast pizza, bone-in chicken wings, and boneless WingBites®. Our grab-and-go pizza option, Hunk A Pizza®, is one-quarter of a whole pizza that makes for a quick breakfast or lunch on the go. Our made-to-order whole pizza provides consumers who are looking to customize their pizza with a quick dinner option, providing all toppings at no extra charge.

To keep consumer interest high, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers several LTO (Limited Time Only) pizzas throughout the year. Fan favorites like Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Chicken Bacon Ranch keep customers coming back to your store.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

At Hussmann, our innovative thinking and integrated solutions are transforming the business of food retail and turning the shopping experience into a pleasure. From product design and retail optimization to installation, service and aftermarket support, count on Hussmann to solve your needs – today, tomorrow and beyond.

For over a century, Hussmann has proudly served the food retailing industry with the most customer-focused solutions, including expertise in merchandising, energy efficiency and sustainability, food quality and integrity, refrigeration, design and engineering. We are passionate about helping our customers work better and smarter. With our years of experience, proven track record and an eye towards the future, we bring a unique perspective to food retail, recognizing opportunities and capitalizing on industry trends. Our commitment to deliver superior value and measurable results drives our business performance and, ultimately, yours.

HUSSMANN DELIVERS MORE than a century of expertise as a leader in refrigeration and merchandising solutions for fresh-food retailers. As a Panasonic company, we bring even more innovation and integrated technology to the convenience store space ensuring your continued growth. Here are two examples of our commitment to helping convenience stores create an exceptional shopping experience keeping the shoppers loyal and satisfied:

ENTYCE SHOP AROUND ISLAND DISPLAYS

Entyce merchandising displays make it easy to prominently and appealingly merchandise a cascade of products. Various lengths and multiple display levels provide flexible solutions by maximizing your floor space. Two styles, island or end cap provide more options for placement. Designed to keep food fresh in demanding C-Store environments, let Entyce make it easy to entice your shoppers and drive more sales.

ISLA - “DESIGN YOUR OWN ISLAND MERCHANDISER”

Isla merchandisers provide the ultimate flexibility in capacity and cross merchandising capabilities, all designed to wrap together in a cohesive and pleasing unified design. This market proven, modular display family can be configured as a single display, or combined into 2, 3 or even 4 sided units. Mix and match with multi-deck, hot and refrigerated modules; self-service hot, cold and soup counter modules; or bakery and dry counters modules. For your most demanding merchandising needs, Isla is the “build your own” solution that’s built for your store.

www.hussmann.com

Hussmann

2023 Leaders in Convenience

J&J Snack Foods, Corp.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food and frozen beverage industry. For over fifty years, the company has specialized in delicious snacks and beverages for foodservice and retail segments, serving up fun across the U.S. market. J&J Snack Foods’ core brands include SUPERPRETZEL, the #1 soft pretzel brand, ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE frozen beverages, and Dippin’ Dots, the original beaded ice cream. The company’s broad brand portfolio also includes LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen ices, WHOLE FRUIT frozen fruit bars, DOGSTERS ice cream style treats for dogs, ¡Hola! Churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cake fries, and several bakery brands including MARY B’S, DADDY RAY’S, COUNTRY HOME BAKERS, and HILL & VALLEY. Founded in 1971, J&J Snack Foods has achieved forty-eight years of consistent sales and financial growth, evolving into a billiondollar publicly traded company with seventeen manufacturing facilities and more than 4,200 employees across the country. For more information, please visit http://www.jjsnack.com.

*MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company J&J

350 Fellowship Rd.

Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

(800)-486-9533

www.jjsnackfoodservice.com

CONVENIENCE STORE OPERATORS are looking for convenience and quality when it comes to great tasting snack foods. At J&J Snack Foods we have the answers to just those cravings – from delicious frozen beverages, artisan Soft Pretzel products, delightfully sweet churros of all shapes and sizes, and even classic frozen novelties, reinvented!

On an even sweeter note, we are thrilled to reveal our exciting new brand in the churro world--, ¡Hola! Churros™. Now, more than ever, U.S. consumers are looking for more fun into their lives and new, exotic global foods are bringing that sort of fun. As a leader in serving up fun, J&J Snack Foods is excited to present ¡Hola! Churros™ as our new master brand for a huge variety of delicious churro products. ¡Hola! Churros™ are easy to serve, authentically delicious, and ready to make your menus shine.

We understand that consumers are looking for convenient products at an affordable price, fit for their onthe-go lifestyles. We offer carefully crafted, easy-prep products that are loved by convenience shoppers, like a few of our latest introductions to the convenience channel:

Remember the feeling of that first sip of your favorite ICEE® beverage on the road or perhaps when you were about to enter the movie theater? Now, there is a brand-new way to enjoy the coldest and coolest drink in town! ICEE® lovers rejoice – the classic Cherry and Blue Raspberry flavors of ICEE® beverages are now available in a Sugar Cookie format! Individually wrapped and ready to go, ICEE® Sugar Cookies are perfect to enjoy anytime, anywhere! Since 1967, ICEE® has been a household name, forming its own category in the food and beverage market and becoming the No. 1 brand in frozen beverages. With ICEE®, anyone can relive their childhood and create new memories with the ones they love, especially with the NEW ICEE® Individually Wrapped Sugar Cookies!

Our goal at J&J Snack Foods is to provide our customers with offers that delight consumers and help their stores stand out among the rest as the go-to meal and snacking destination! We want to be your partner – whether that means working with you to get branded equipment or eye-catching point-ofsale materials, let us be your go-to for convenient solutions! You can expect continued innovation and customized solutions to our valued partners in 2023 and beyond! #FunServedHere

**Dataessential, June 2022

Johnsonville

Johnsonville® is dedicated to the C-store operator’s success. No matter what store footprint, Johnsonville speaks the language and understands the issues operators face. As dedicated problem solvers, Johnsonville offers a complete line of products and programs designed to help the C-store business thrive.

Johnsonville employs approximately 3,000 members globally. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, the privately held company remains family owned today and is based in Wisconsin.

To learn more and see all Johnsonville C-store products, visit cstore.johnsonville.com.

Johnsonville

PO Box 906

Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

P: 800.837.5391

W: cstore.johnsonville.com

Johnsonville® Offers Cravable Options to Drive Your Roller Grill Sales

WITH A LEADING variety of premium sausages and hot dogs to help make your roller grill a success, Johnsonville is the perfect partner for your C-store ready-to-eat dining experience.

47% of roller grill customers want a variety of product and flavor options.* Johnsonville offers one of the most extensive, and trusted, lines of roller grill sausage products available for your stores–in a host of cravable flavors and styles that will keep your customers coming back for more.

KEY FEATURES OF Johnsonville

Roller Grill Sausage;

• Highest Quality Pork

• Hand-sifted Herbs and Spices

• On-trend Flavors

• Grilled Flavor & Appearance (Ultimate Sausages)

We offer a wide selection of delicious sausage flavors to provide a great sales opportunity for any daypart. We have flavorful options to provide your hungry customers, from traditional hot dogs, skinless sausages, beer brats to Cajun-style sausage. No other sausage comes close to our fresh off-the-grill flavor. Johnsonville is constantly paying attention to emerging flavor trends as well, so you’ll have great sausage and hot dog options that your customers crave–from sweet and savory to hot and hearty!

Our Ultimate Sausages replicate the coarse texture in our dinner sausage and are specially formulated for superior roller grill performance. They bring that bold, premium flavor you can always expect from Johnsonville. 67% of consumers said items made by a national brand would make them more likely to purchase them at a C-store.** As America’s #1 sausage brand, Johnsonville is a name your customers already know and trust. Our products are the best in convenience and reliability: all are fully cooked and packaged to allow retailers to heat only what is needed, saving time and labor cost.

Whether you’d like help with merchandising to fit your store footprint, roller grill plan-o-grams, or ideas for seasonal promotions, just know that Johnsonville is here to help your business thrive. Our experienced C-store sales and marketing team is dedicated to our customers’ success.

To learn more, visit the Johnsonville C-Store product page at cstore.johnsonville.com

* IRI 1/3/21

** Technomic Proprietary Study, 2020.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Krispy Krunchy Foods

Established in 1989, Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is the fastest-growing premium c-store based quickservice restaurant (QSR) concept in the country with approximately 2,700 retail locations in 48 states.

Krispy Krunchy® features Cajunstyle chicken, which is infused with Krispy Krunchy’s® proprietary marinade, and fried in zero transfat oil, along with signature sides and delicious honey butter biscuits.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is always… Freshly Made. Perfectly Cajun.

Krispy Krunchy Foods

P: 1-800-290-6097

E: info@krispykrunchy.com

www.KrispyKrunchy.com

KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN® is one of the largest branded convenience store foodservice programs in the United States. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Louisiana, KKC partners with retail operators, primarily within convenience stores, to provide a branded QSR-style foodservice offering in a flexible format. The Krispy Krunchy® menu features proprietary Cajun fried chicken and an assortment of signature sides. Over its 33 year history, KKC has grown to serve customers in 48 states

KRISPY KRUNCHY FOODS, LLC has made strategic moves since partnering in 2021 with Main Post Partners, a leading private equity investment firm with deep experience partnering with iconic brands and multi-location foodservice platforms, such as Jimmy Johns and the Flynn Restaurant Group. The substantial opportunity to further unlock the brand’s potential and grow awareness of Krispy Krunchy’s craveable, convenient products is unlimited, so now is the time to partner with the fastest growing c-store foodservice concept in the country! For more information on partnering with Krispy Krunchy Chicken®, visit krispykrunchy. com/partnering or contact info@krispykrunchy.com.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The traditional Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate sector.

Today, Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates at its 11 factories in Europe and the USA. With more than 13,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of over $4.0 Billion in 2020.

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc is headquartered in Stratham, NH, home to both the corporate team and US manufacturing.

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc.

One Fine Chocolate Place

Stratham, NH 03885

www.lindt.com

We Enchant the World with Chocolate

Lindt – Premium Chocolate, Exceptional Taste

LINDT MANUFACTURES A broad portfolio of premium chocolate brands including LINDOR, EXCELLENCE, CLASSIC RECIPE and GOLD BUNNY. Lindt chocolate embodies the passion and expert craftsmanship of Lindt Master Chocolatiers for a luscious and rewarding chocolate experience.

Experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with irresistibly smooth Lindt LINDOR Chocolate

Truffles. Whether celebrating with colleagues, relaxing with family or savoring time to yourself, these fine Lindt LINDOR Truffles are an elegant accompaniment to all of life’s little moments. Available in variety of flavors. Made to Melt You. Anytime. Anywhere.

The Lindt LINDOR Chocolate Truffle Bar is perfect as a midday treat, special indulgence for yourself or a gift for someone special. Inspired by Lindt LINDOR chocolate truffles, this chocolate bar features a smooth, melting center guaranteed to melt the heart of every chocolate connoisseur. Available in Milk and Caramel varieties.

Indulge in the smooth, creamy taste of our NEW Lindt CLASSIC RECIPE Whole Hazelnut Milk

Chocolate Bar. Expertly crafted with whole hazelnuts, toasted to perfection, surrounded by smooth hazelnut creme and enrobed with exceptionally creamy milk chocolate. Made with the finest ingredients, this hazelnut chocolate stick is a great snack for any chocolate lover. Available in an 18 ct PDQ and 36ct counter unit/ wing display.

Lindt USA is committed to offering our portfolio of products to the convenience channel across the US via direct shipment to warehouse or through our partner distributors.

LK Packaging

A company of bright and dedicated professionals, LK® Packaging provides stock and custom solutions through an efficient supply chain, including the right films, bags, containers and more, all designed for discerning buyers, merchandisers and category managers who serve food processing, food retail and food service businesses. Since 1968, LK has partnered with distributors and end users from its offices and distribution centers in eight major-market locations across the United States.

LK Packaging

Los Angeles | San Francisco | Seattle Dallas | Denver | Chicago Philadelphia | Atlanta

Ph: 800.809.8393

www.LKpkg.com

RIGHT PACKAGING, RIGHT PROFITS

The evolving role of packaging has gone well beyond serving traditional needs. Finding the right packaging to address modern demands for food prep, convenience, and overall versatility can be daunting. A reliable supplier is good to have on speed dial. And a reliable resource for packaging that can actually help you grow business is not as hard to find as you might imagine.

At LK® Packaging, we understand that outstanding product innovation only matters if it bolsters efficiency and boosts revenue. That’s why the people at LK analyze every potential impact the right products can have on a business before building a partnership and offering a tailored packaging program – becoming a reliable resource for performance packaging.

PERFORMANCE PACKAGING

Much more than the bin liners and zipper bags in the back of house, which LK also has on hand and in abundance, the consumer-facing food packaging is a tangible component of an operator’s service. Bags and containers that present your products in an attractive way begin making connections and delivering important messages about a brand’s relationship with its consumers from the moment they’re put in the case filled with product. That initial attraction is only the beginning, because while packaging carries a great story, consumers carry that story home. In fact, the packaging, combined with the perfect food product, is crucial to compelling a customer’s return.

Foods packed to meet the demands of consumers and businesses in food retail and food service environments must be optimized under some core principles of packaging performance, including protection, preservation, presentation and practicality. It takes real experts to create new, more efficient ways to put packaging to work, and help keep stores earning and customers returning.

ACCESSIBLE INNOVATION

Offering both made-in-store or commissary packaging solutions, including bags, films, containers and more, LK can help you establish a program for a steady supply of manual or machine-ready packaging solutions. LK’s outstanding solutions can help make you a stand-out, through packaging technology that gives you new abilities, like easy heat-seal production, high-speed wrapping, anti-microbial materials, extended shelf life, tamper-evident closures, sustainability, versatility, portability and always marketability.

Ask your supplier for LK Packaging.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

EVEN WITH THE AVAILABILITY of alternative forms of payment, convenience stores are still predominately cash-run businesses, with cash accounting for 60 percent of purchases. But having large amounts of cash on hand leaves businesses vulnerable to risks such as internal and external loss or theft. Additionally, outdated and manual cash handling processes are timeconsuming and financially draining.

Loomis U.S.

Loomis is a global leader in cutting-edge cash management products and solutions. Our business is built on trust and integrity, and our vision is to continually expand our offerings to find the right solutions for our retail customers so that they can cut costs, improve efficiency, boost profitability, and protect their cash.

Fortunately, there’s SafePoint by Loomis—a complete cash management ecosystem that helps convenience stores streamline cash processes, increase security, and save money.

SafePoint combines cutting-edge smart safe and cash recycler technology, dedicated IT support, system monitoring, armored transport, and customer service to address every cash management need with ease.

The SafePoint Titan family of smart safes are the most advanced and secure on the market and are built to accommodate the needs of any size business. Features like remote support, a user-friendly interface, and built-in tutorials make for seamless integration in a store environment, and minimal downtime for training.

SafePoint customers also have total access to their cash data with Loomis Direct. This online customer portal features equipment management capabilities and provides complete visibility of and near-real-time access to account information, cash reporting, and tracking information, from pickup to delivery.

Loomis U.S.

2500 City West Blvd. #2300

Houston, TX 77042

P: 713.435.6700, option 2

www.loomis.us

The Titan R line of cash recyclers introduce a new wave of benefits for retail customers, allowing them to automate nearly all steps in their cashhandling processes. Gone are the days of spending hours in the cash room—with the Titan R, employees can spend more valuable time on the sales floor assisting customers. And with sizes ranging from under-counter options to large-scale options for large retail operations, the Titan R line is designed to suit businesses of any size, helping them maximize their ROI while closing the loop in their cash management process.

“The great thing about the SafePoint product line is that we’re truly able to offer our clients the right solution for any business situation,” says Lenny Evansek, senior vice president of national retail development for Loomis. “From lowvalue and low-risk cash environments to those that need complete in-store automation around deposits and change order management—there are more than 60 different options available that can be used together with one common interface and platform.”

In addition to complete visibility, SafePoint customers also benefit from PlatformSync. PlatformSync is an API platform that is a direct link between the SafePoint smart safe or cash recycler and the convenience store’s back office departments. It records raw information from each safe, and then reports the store’s cash situation back to the brand in near-real time, along with other information, such as cash drops, courier events, coins and bills dispensed, and door events. Convenience stores then have the flexibility to feed that information to any reporting system they choose for easy access to analytics, reconciliation, and cash discrepancy resolution.

Finally, when customers choose SafePoint, they gain access to Loomis’ industry expertise and cash management services portfolio, which includes secure armored transport, hundreds of provisional banking partnerships, and a dedicated national customer support team.

“SafePoint is a technology-driven one-stop shop for our customers, and we strive to provide service that’s second to none,” says Moises Gonzalez, vice president of product development for SafePoint by Loomis. “It’s about becoming a partner for our customers and letting them know that we will always go above and beyond.”

McLane Company, Inc.

McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders in the United States, providing grocery and foodservice solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and chain restaurants. Through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, McLane operates over 80 distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private fleets. The company buys, sells and delivers more than 50,000 consumer products to nearly 110,000 locations across the U.S. Additionally, McLane provides alcoholic beverage distribution through its subsidiary, Empire Distributors, Inc. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK) and employs 20,000 teammates.

McLane Company, Inc.

4747 McLane Pkwy Temple, TX 76504-4854

P: 254.771.7500

800.299.1401

W: www.mclaneco.com

McLANE IS YOUR supply chain advantage in action. Since 1894, McLane has made an unmatched investment in the profitability of our customers, whether they are single store operators, emerging multi-store operators, or large chains. With a powerful combination of retail supply chain and category experts, worldclass infrastructure, nationwide buying power, and innovative technology services, we enable our customers to move beyond price-based competition and maximize their profitability.

NATIONWIDE BUYING POWER

To effectively service nearly 110,000 retail locations, we work closely with thousands of manufacturers to offer the widest range of products to our customers. In fact, we are one of the largest worldwide purchasers of products in such key retail categories as tobacco, candy, and salty snacks. This kind of buying power means that we can assist you in getting the best manufacturer buying brackets possible.

MERCHANDISING SOLUTIONS AND MARKET INSIGHTS

A key advantage of working with McLane is the depth of our information resources and market insights. Our experienced category managers are ready to help with merchandising needs including inventory, pricing, category analysis, and product promotion. Solutions range from a 24x7 merchandising portal to an online (or mobile) virtual trade show, as well as center store profit-building programs, planogram services, and store resets. Our extensive data warehouse provides objective sales data and market insights to determine the best product mix scenarios and identify key selling opportunities.

CONSUMER VALUE PRODUCTS (CVP)

McLane’s private label products subsidiary, CVP, offers a wide range of high quality, low cost products with over 240 SKUs in all major categories. CVP was created with our customers and the conscious consumer in mind who want great value for a reasonable price. Lower costs for consumers and higher margins for retailers are a true win-win opportunity.

FOODSERVICE-AT-RETAIL

McLane Kitchen is a solution developed for c-stores that want to take advantage of the growing foodserviceat-retail opportunity. It offers easy-to-implement turnkey solutions as well as comprehensive, custom solutions to generate optimum sales and profits for retailers. McLane Kitchen also encompasses the Fresh Produce+ program that provides fresh produce, cut fruit, snack trays, and produce racks to c-stores, regardless of location.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

McLane’s technology solutions are designed to help customers buy better, sell smarter, and profit more. Grocery retailers have the never-ending challenge of dealing with thousands of SKUs, dozens of technology applications and various front and back office systems. Fortunately, our dedicated team of IT professionals is ready to help. Not only do we provide a broad range of custom applications, but we also help ensure that they integrate with major enterprise applications and POS hardware systems.

National Retail Solutions (NRS)

National Retail Solutions (NRS) is a leading USA provider of point of sale and credit card processing for independent gas stations and c-stores. NRS Petro (nrspetro. com) offers a unique, affordable program for gas stations; a gas pump-integrated POS system plus mess-free, no-renovations-required EMV-compliance to protect pumps from fraud, and NRS Pay credit card processing for the best payment acceptance value. The NRS Petro POS system also integrates with a money-saving EBT Unlimited! program (nrsebt.com) and eWIC (nrsewic.com). Through NRS Funding, a gas station owner can quickly and easily secure $2,500$500K+ cash advance to purchase a new POS, upgrade pumps for EMV, stock inventory or other uses.

National Retail Solutions (NRS)

520 BROAD STREET

Newark, New Jersey 07102

(888)260-0112

www.nrspetro.com

NRS OPERATES A NATIONAL POINT OF SALE (POS) network plus NRS Pay credit card processing for small and midsize independent retailers. Its NRS Petro program offers a pump-integrated POS that’s custom built for gas stations and c-stores, with durable hardware and powerful, user-friendly merchant software. It offers a total checkout POS and Pump-EMV-Compliance ecosystem for service stations, with sales, inventory and users tracking, remote management via app & web, its 1-touch Boss Revolution® portal, and a free, built-in customer loyalty program. Optional Premium add-ons include Tobacco Scan Data, ID License Scanning, e-Commerce, Loyalty, Unlimited EBT, Employee Time Clock, Advanced Data, NRS’ patented POS Panic Alarm Button and more. NRS is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).

Perfetti Van Melle

IMAGINATION, TASTE & PASSION

Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of confectionery and chewing gum.

We’re always innovating and creating imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in more than 150 countries around the world.

In the U.S., Perfetti Van Melle operates out of Erlanger, KY, where we proudly manufacture Airheads Bars and Airheads Xtremes Belts and Bites. We also package and distribute Mentos Gum and distribute Mentos Mints, Fruit-tella Soft Gummies and Chupa Chups.

IN 2021, PERFETTI Van Melle USA, Inc. took over U.S. distribution and marketing of the company’s fun, colorful and flavorful Chupa Chups Lollipops that already enjoy tremendous popularity around the globe. As the second largest Lollipop brand globally, Chupa Chups is excited to offer U.S. retailers new pack formats and most-loved flavors, including Cremosa Creamy Strawberry and Choco-Vanilla and fruit favorites like strawberry, orange, watermelon and more.

In addition to the delicious unique flavors, each Chupa Chups lollipop is like a piece of artwork, with its premium experience in wrapper design and shape. Many people already recognize the bright and happy Chupa Chups flower pattern package graphics, based on the iconic logo designed by famous Spanish artist Salvador Dalí.

In a short time, the Chupa Chups brand already ranks #8 among Total Lollipops on Amazon.com and is fastgrowing in the U.S. Lollipops segment of the Non-Chocolate Candy category2 The U.S. is the top Lollipop market worldwide at 37% of total market value3

We’re already seeing success with new retail customers listing Chupa Chups products, which is a testament to Chupa Chups’ rich heritage and truly global awareness. We’re happy to bring Chupa Chups lollipops to new consumers and have them fall in love with the taste and quality.

Perfetti Van Melle

www.perfettivanmelleus.com

Chupa Chups are available now in the U.S. in a variety of formats including 25pc lay down bags with 2 great flavor assortments, a stand up bag featuring 240 mini Chupa Chups, and a 60pc drum display with an assortment of 5 of Chupa Chups ‘best of’ flavors. Consumers can find Chupa Chups, as well as other Perfetti Van Melle USA brands, on Amazon.com, select Walmart locations, regional retailers and convenience stores.

Premier Manufacturing, Inc.

Premier Manufacturing, Inc. distributes national brands such as 1839®, Wildhorse®, Traffic® and Ace®. Premier brands are manufactured in North Carolina.

All of Premier’s products: cigarettes, pipe/RYO tobacco and cigarette tubes provide the adult age consumer with a high quality tobacco product at the very best value; plus they are guaranteed 100%.

BRANDS BUILT ON INTEGRITY

We produce only quality cigarettes without the high price. All of our cigarettes are made in the USA. The main tobacco in our blend is premium U.S. flue-cured tobacco grown in the southeastern region of the country by the growers/owners of U.S. Tobacco Cooperative, our parent company. With cigarettes being our core product line, we work hard every day to produce products and brands with the finest tobacco for the adult consumer.

A Cut Above the Rest

Premier products use only top-end tobacco blends. The finest fluecured tobacco in the world.

• All U.S. grown

• Environmentally sustainable

• Compliant with every regulation

The best blend among competitors

• Highest concentration of flue-cured tobacco

• Vibrant color

• Blends provide exceptional aroma and flavor experience

Manufactured on industry-leading equipment

• Laser perforation

• Inked code dating

Premier Manufacturing, Inc.

629 Cepi Drive

Chesterfield, MO 63005

P: 800.272.8656

W: www.gopremier.com

• Latest high-tech advancements

The rich, bold flavor of 1839 1839® carries a full line of tobacco products such as premium quality cigarettes, pipe tobacco, cigarette tubes, and our 1839® Roll-Your-Own tobacco products. All 1839® product lines are made from the finest U.S. tobacco.

A customer favorite – now available in enticing new packaging.

Premier Manufacturing offers other brands such as Shield®, Manitou®, Ultra Buy®, 1st Class® and Belmore® cigars. More information on the company is available at GoPremier.com.

PriceVision, Inc.

PriceVision, Inc. is a leading LED price sign technology specialist with the primary focus of addressing the requirements of the Petroleum Retail and Convenience Store industries. With operations located in Carrollton, Texas, PriceVision has been an industry leader in LED price signs for over 20 years. Recognized for originating change in both technology and the market structure of fuel price signs and control systems, innovation is our way of life! PriceVision was the FIRST to introduce LED price signs to the fuel retail industry and will continue to deliver industry leading solutions using the most advanced technology to meet present and future requirements.

PriceVision, Inc.

1505 Wallace Dr. Suite 140 Carrollton, Texas 75006

P: 972.770.0000

E: sales@PriceVision.com

www.PriceVision.com

PRICEVISION’S NEXT GENERATION

LED fuel price signs takes digital fuel price signage to the next level. Designed to light up your bottom line, these systems will give you peace of mind and provide the best overall value for now and well into the future. Featuring the industry’s most advanced SMD technology and design standards, PriceVision systems are literally Smarter, technically Brighter, and economically Better.

PRICEVISION SMART DIGITS®

PriceVision Smart Digits® set the highest standard for performance and durability. The smart digits’ brilliance extends beyond their luminescence. Each digit operates independently and is equipped with built-in intelligence to verify the performance of each one of its LEDs. PriceVision Smart Digits® incorporate impactful high-definition digit fonts approved by all major fuel brands.

EASE OF INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIVITY

The PriceVision Integrated Plug-andPlay Smart Port® hub simplifies sign installations and support. The smart port enables intuitive, faster, easier installation and more reliable operation. PriceVision offers signage mounting solutions to match every sign type and image requirement.

EXTENSIVE END-TO-END FUEL PRICING MANAGEMENT

PriceVision is the leader in Centralized Fuel Pricing Management. PV Fuel Pricing is a subscription-based Mobile/Desktop application which allows Fuel Pricing Managers and Operators to remotely push prices and confirm the integrity of the Fuel Pricing System from POS to Price Signs and Dispensers. PV Fuel Pricing is the latest generation of SMART technology developed by PriceVision.

SMART REMOTE MONITORING AND SUPPORT

PriceVision’s remote price sign monitoring and diagnostics ensure your price signs are always fully functional. If needed,assessment for corrective service is performed remotely minimizing travel and site visits. PriceVision’s real-time site information offers the ultimate control solution for centralized fuel pricing operations.

RESPONSIVE SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Our products are backed up with a fast and efficient, customer-oriented help desk and technical support team. We offer 24/7 support and next day parts availability. We offer warranty coverage up to 5 years for parts and field labor.

DOMESTIC PRODUCTION, FAST AND FLEXIBLE DELIVERY

PriceVision products are proudly produced in the USA. We offer fast and efficient product delivery to meet your timeline requirements.

SEE PRICEVISION FOR YOURSELF

Contact us today to learn more about how PriceVision’s advanced price displays and management systems can take your convenience store or fuel retailing operations to the next level.

PRICEVISION SMART LED PRICE SIGN SYSTEM

ProAmpac

ProAmpac, a leading global flexible pacakging company, offers a comprehensive product portfolio, providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace.

ProAmpac’s approach to sustainability

ProActive Sustainability® –provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals.

Visit ProAmpac.com to learn more.

ProAmpac

www.ProAmpac.com

CONVENIENCE STORES OFFER

consumers a wide range of convenient fresh food options that are easy to grab and enjoy on the go. However, consumers are looking for package options that keep food fresh, and are easy to eat from, heat, and carry. In addition, packaging sustainability is becoming a critical buying criterion.

To keep in pace with consumer demand for convenience and sustainability, c-stores should offer packaging options that enhance the consumer eating experience, extend product shelf-life, and are easily recyclable.

Filling the market gap for convenient, product-elevating and sustainable packaging are ProAmpac’s RAP packaging products, fiber-based fresh food to-go packaging solutions.

EASY TO USE

The hallmark of fresh food to-go should be easy-to-use packaging. ProAmpac’s RAP packaging allows consumers to easily open, handle, and enjoy without the mess. The HandRap™ offerings for hot and cold foods allow consumers to open the package while using the carton board sleeve to hold the product, protecting hands from hot food and reducing risk of getting food onto clothes. Next the RapTray™ includes an easy open solution and offers a neat food container for consumers. In addition to being easy-to-use, ProAmpac’s RAP solutions

maintain freshness while also making a strong brand statement on shelves. The ability to direct print on packaging helps to create a cohesive product presentation and reduces the need for additional labels or branding sleeves.

MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE (MAP) TECHNOLOGY

ProAmpac’s fiber-based MAP packaging products extend the shelflife of fresh food for up to 28 days (subject to trial) and are available in trays and sandwich wedge formats. These packaging options have a unique and sleek aesthetic and are highly customizable. ProAmpac’s MAP packaging products are suitable for upstream production as they can go from being packed at the manufacture, to point of sale, and served to the consumer in one piece of packaging.

WIDELY RECYCLABLE IN CURBSIDE PAPER STREAMS

Each product in ProAmpac’s RAP packaging portfolio strives to use renewable and recyclable resources and minimize the packaging materials used in production. By weight, the largest component of ProAmpac’s RAP packaging products is fiber sourced from certified well-managed forests. By combining packaging performance with sustainable innovation, ProAmpac’s RAP packaging products help retailers offer consumers convenient and recyclable solutions that reduce food and packaging waste.

Learn more about ProAmpac’s RAP packaging line at proampac.com/ freshfood-to-go/ or contact us at marketing@proampac.com.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Roman Health

A healthy life includes a healthy sex life!

Roman, Ro’s men’s health brand, has two different sexual health products to help you have a better sex life.

ROMAN SWIPES

Made with a clinically proven numbing ingredient, Roman Swipes are discreet, condom-sized wipes formulated to help you last longer in bed. The 4% benzocaine in Roman Swipes reduces overstimulation without eliminating sensation altogether, improving your endurance. They’re fast-acting – simply apply the wipe to your most sensitive parts, wait five minutes and you’re ready to go (your partner will enjoy them too!) Research even shows that using Roman Swipes regularly for just two months can increase how long you last in bed by up to 340%!

ROMAN CONDOMS

Roman Health

P: 937-813-2770

W: www.ro.co.com

E: bryon@bryonevans.com

Made with premium 100% natural rubber latex, Roman Condoms are produced by the world’s largest condom manufacturer and electronically tested for safety and reliability. Roman Condoms are FDA-cleared and designed to be ultra-thin, lubricated for pleasure, non-spermicidal, and paraben-free.

AVAILABILITY AND PACKAGING

ROMAN SWIPES –

Roman products are available in most national & regional wholesalers with full support from the Roman Team & Strategy & Execution Inc. All products are display ready in caddies, peggable, and Roman racks are available filled with all three SKU’s or empty racks to fill your custom needs!

Roman Swipes & Condoms –

• Caddy: 6 units per caddy on all sku’s

• Master: 4 caddies per master case

Roman Rack Filled –Swipe (2 pack) caddy, Swipe (5 pack) caddy, and Condom (3 pack) in Roman branded store display

Please Contact for more information:

• Strategy & Execution IncBryon Evans

• bryon@bryonevans.com or 937-813-2770

Roman was built to improve the lives of men and their partners by making high-quality care accessible and convenient. Beyond Roman, Ro is committed to helping everyone achieve their health goals. Ro offers personalized treatment for a number of other conditions including hair loss, skincare, weight management and more. Visit ro.co to learn more.

Rudolph Foods

For nearly 70 years, Rudolph Foods’ commitment to excellence has been passed from generation to generation. In 1955, John Rudolph learned of an untapped market for pork rinds and the Ohio entrepreneur quickly launched his own company producing pork rinds from smoked bacon rinds.

Two years later the company would face its first big challenge, the meat industry no longer smoked the rind on the bacon. Under pressure to save their fledgling business, John’s wife, Mary, put her home economics background to work and invented a revolutionary process the company still uses today.

Today, family is still at the heart of what we do. Led by sons Jim and Rich Rudolph, our dedication and passion continues to fuel our success, helping us to become a leader in the snack food industry. It’s true … Throughout the years, one thing remains the same… Mary’s secret recipe, which is why we can say, “Nobody makes better tasting pork rinds!™

Rudolph Foods

6575 Bellefontaine Road, Lima, OH 45804

P: 419.648.3611

W: https://www.rudolphfoodscorp.com

With a vertically integrated organization that focuses on customer service and superior quality, Rudolph Foods has brought the world’s best tasting pork rinds to snackers nationwide since 1955. Focusing on what our partners and today’s consumers need has driven us from day one. We’ve perfected the pork rind and revolutionized it for shoppers everywhere. Looking for a classic snack that gives them crunch and savory, bacon-y flavor in each bite? How about a snack with unexpected gourmet flavor and 7g of collagen per serving?

Two brands cover your snackers’ needs:

Southern Recipe Small Batch has taken pork rinds to another level. Cooked with sunflower oil, this high protein, low carb pork rind snack featuring unique flavors like Pineapple and Ancho Chile, Korean BBQ, Spicy Dill, Pasilla Chili Cheese, and Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper! It’s a different kind of rind!

Meanwhile, Rudolph’s is our classic pork rind and continues to highlight our commitment to excellence. Rudolph’s offers pork rinds in iconic flavors that shoppers seek such as Original, Hot & Spicy, Bold & Spicy BBQ and Salt & Vinegar. These recipes have been passed from generation to generation and have remained the family’s namesake brand of pork rinds for nearly 70 years!

Today’s shopper is looking for a snacking experience that serves their unique cravings. Have you stocked your shelves with the brands that make them feel heard? Whether you’re catering to the classic pork rind shopper or the pork rind shopper who’s just stepped onto the scene, Rudolph Foods and Southern Recipe Small Batch can speak to them directly.

S.Abraham & Sons, Inc.

S.Abraham & Sons, Inc., together with its parent company, Imperial Trading Company is a full-line distributor serving the grocery, tobacco, candy, general merchandise, and food service needs of convenience retailers in twenty-one states spanning from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canada border. Quality, Value and Service are the basic principles which have helped SAS attain its leadership position in the distribution industry. We continue to build upon these principles to help our customers achieve success. As a full-service supplier, our energies are directed to providing each retailer with the tools to build a flourishing and profitable business.

S.Abraham & Sons, Inc.

4001 Three Mile Rd NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49501

P: 800.477.5455

W: www.sasinc.com

PO Box 1768

Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1768

P: 800-477-5455

SOLUTIONS TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF VENDORS

We have many programs and over 12,000 products that can be utilized to eliminate many DSD vendors, saving time and money.

SOLUTIONS TO FRESH, QUALITY PRODUCTS

We offer several new and innovative programs that provide a variety of fresh food products.

SOLUTIONS TO MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

With numerous tools available, we give the retailer the opportunity to buy, sell, promote, and profit in every market, every day, for every season.

SOLUTIONS TO TECHNOLOGY

Our customers have the opportunity to utilize an ordering app that can be downloaded on a tablet or cell phone. This allows the retailer the ability to efficiently order, track purchase history, view available promotions, electronically check-in invoices, and access a web portal to gather key store data, enabling the retailer to increase productivity and profitability. Our Customer Portal provides online access to invoice document retrieval, retail price changes, item maintenance and general communications. Planogram services in conjuntion with space planning and space-to-sales analysis ensures the right products, in the right place, at the right time.

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc.

Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc. (SMKY MTN) has developed and marketed premium tobacco-free products to assist adult tobacco consumers who are looking for tobacco-free alternatives. Our brand is America’s Original and Best-Selling TobaccoFree Smokeless and has garnered multiple industry awards.

We are proud to be considered the market leader and innovator in this fast-growing tobacco-free category, and we are thankful for our distributor and retail partners who provide us the space to bring “Better for You” and “Community Friendly” tobacco-free alternatives to consumers.

Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc.

Ph: 800.762.2439

Fax: 651.462.4118

www.smokeysnu .com

SMKY MTN is closing out another outstanding year and we are excited to share some exciting news for 2023. As expected, our Wintergreen and Mint continue to satisfy more consumers, and our NEW Pouches, released earlier this year, are quickly climbing the top-sellers list. With the growth and popularity in the pouch segment, we will continue our mission to provide adult consumers with alternative products by launching two more flavors in the first two quarters of 2023. Doing so will align us, and our wholesale/retail partners, to capitalize on the ever-growing tobacco/nicotine-free pouch segment.

In addition to the expanded pouch line, SMKY MTN’s eight snuff flavors: Wintergreen, Classic, Straight, Arctic Mint, Cherry, Peach, Citrus, and Grape continue to be the products of choice for smokeless tobacco consumers who have reached their “it’s time to get off smokeless tobacco” stage. SMKY MTN’s flavor, cut, look, and mouthfeel emulate smokeless tobacco products, so they are extremely helpful fulfilling the “habitual” dipping sensation. Made with food-grade ingredients in an FDA inspected facility, all Long Cut and Pouch items are the perfect alternative dips.

Our Pouches expansion and continued distribution of existing items will have tremendous marketing support. SMKY MTN provides the strongest advertising support of any tobacco-free smokeless brand. We have a national television campaign on Discovery, Outdoor, and the Sportsman Channel, featuring our partnership with Major League Fishing and our pro Josh Bertrand. We also partner with Major League Bow Hunters, starring Hall-of-Fame baseball star Chipper Jones (pictured) and former MLB pitcher Matt Duff. We also continue to proudly partner with Hall of Fame football legend Randy White, who has been a Smokey Mountain spokesman for more than 20 years.

Energize your profits with SMKY MTN Long Cuts and Pouches that deliver long-lasting great taste and are backed by our always fresh guarantee. For more information contact Adam Carr: acarr@smokeyusa.com

2023 Leaders in Convenience

Southern Champion

BuzzBallz, LLC/Southern Champion is a woman-owned and family-operated distillery, winery and brewery in the state of Texas, which was founded in 2009 as the result of Merrilee Kick’s master’s degree thesis project. Since its inception, BuzzBallz, LLC/Southern Champion has greatly expanded its product base and begun to grow into a worldwide brand. As the only joint distillery, winery and brewery in the US that is woman owned, this company has gained significant recognition, boasting distribution nationwide and dozens of awards.

The company’s mission is to create fun and innovative premixed cocktails for the world, made with high-quality ingredients.

BuzzBallz, LLC / Southern Champion

2114 McDaniel Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006

P: 972-242-3777

W: www.southern-champion.com

Since its inception in 2009, the BuzzBallz brand has experienced incredible growth and is ranked as the number one selling, singleserve cocktail brand in the USA*. These ready-to-drink cocktails are tailor-made for convenience and available in both spirit-based (200mL) and winebased (187mL) format. Crafted with real fruit juices and creams with over a dozen flavors, the 15% alcohol by volume cocktails are glutenfree, kosher certified, and contain no high fructose corn syrup.

8/13/2022

UPTOWN COCKTAILS

Uptown Cocktails are a vibrant and sophisticated blend of wine and premium ingredients. Available in 1.5L, 750mL, and 355mL sizes, these ready-to-serve cocktails are expertly mixed at 13.9% alcohol by volume and are gluten-free, kosher certified, and contain no high fructose corn syrup. Flavors include Piña Colada, Chocolatini, Blue Hawaiian, Caribbean Punch, Margarita, Mango Margarita, Strawberry Margarita, and Lemon Tea.

*Nielsen, TTL US Conv, TTL Combined Liq, TTL xAOC, Segment Wine + Spirit RTD (187 + 200ml) 52 weeks ending in

2023 Leaders in Convenience

SPC Retail

For over forty years, SPC Retail has been designing specialty fixtures made from post-consumer recycled plastic. Our team has a collaborative attitude and an energetic process that allows us to work side by side with clients to find a longlasting, practical solution with superb value. Just as we rejuvenate old materials to make our displays, we’ll help you refresh and optimize your store’s layout and merchandising strategy.

AN SPC RETAIL DISPLAY is modular in design yet durable in structure. With features such as no-tool assembly, weather-resistant material, lightweight design, and graphic integration options, our fixtures will help retailers quickly achieve their merchandising goals. Featuring various configurations and sizes, we have display solutions for indoor and outdoor merchandising.

OUTDOOR MERCHANDISING

will capture attention from the second your customers walk in the door. Our small-footprint display solutions will fit into small spaces to organize and lift products off the ground.

LAYOUT & DESIGN SERVICE

SPC Retail

3401 Chief Drive Holly, MI 48442

P: 800-523-6899

F: 810-953-9440

E: zclements@spc-retail.com

W: spc-retail.com

With merchandising space in-store becoming overrun with more products than can be displayed, retailers need to expand the sales floor by implementing an elevated outdoor merchandising strategy. By keeping products front and center, you can capture the outdoor audience and pull them inside for more add-on sales. From small merchandise to bulk items, our versatile line of outdoor displays will allow you to organize and transform your selling space without sacrificing style. Choose from our platform, multi-tier, and mobile display configurations for maximum merchandising space, open sightlines, and product showcases.

INDOOR MERCHANDISING

When it comes to an interior merchandising strategy, an effective store layout and product organization is imperative. SPC Retail offers compact and brandable displays that

When you work with SPC Retail, you’re our top priority. From the moment you contact us to the delivery of your new display, our team will make you and your store the center of our attention. We understand that your retail display goals are specific and important. To meet those goals, we’ll collaborate with you to tailor our solutions to your needs. We’ll provide layout and design recommendations, narrowing in on our most valuable display recommendations that will work in your space to create a wonderful experience for your customers.

Sunny Sky Products

Beverage Solution Provider

Sunny Sky Products is a Beverage Solution Provider for the convenience store and foodservice industries offering an extensive portfolio of licensed and in-house brands with the ability to create custom solutions for made-to-order and private label.

Beverage Expertise

•Hot Dispensed

•Cold Dispensed

•Frozen Dispensed

•Beverage Enhancers

•Made-To-Order

•Private Label

Sunny Sky Products

11747 Windfern Road, Suite 100 Houston, TX 77064

Ph: 877-235-6466

www.Sunnyskyproducts.com

SUNNY SKY PRODUCTS is a leading manufacturer of dispensed beverage solutions, specializing in liquid and powder concentrates for hot, cold, frozen, and beverage enhancer products. We measure our success by the success of our customers, which is why we pride ourselves on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing, and delivering top quality products and customer service.

EASY-TO-EXECUTE SOLUTIONS

Sunny Sky Products produces a wide variety of on-trend, high-appeal and easy-to-execute solutions offered as core “everyday” products as well as seasonal LTOs. The Company’s products include: cappuccinos, hot chocolates, specialty coffee, fountain drinks, slushies, mixers, smoothies, frappes, energy drinks, juices, teas, sweeteners, and beverage enhancers.

CUSTOM BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS

In addition to the Company’s core product offering, Sunny Sky can develop custom private label

solutions that meet the strategic needs of our customers, creating long-term trust and mutual benefits. We have the unique ability to go from concept to finished product in as little as 6 weeks and are renowned for our attention to service and proactive approach to increasing our customers’ sales. Our marketing team is here to help ensure the success of your beverage program by providing market research, consumer insights, machine graphics and in-store POS.

THE COMPANY’S BEST-IN-CLASS production facilities are fully certified and excel at plant audits, providing manufacturing solutions you can trust. We produce and package machineagnostic beverage products with broad compatibility across equipment types to provide flexible solutions to our customers. Our extensive product portfolio is distributed domestically and internationally across five continents and over twenty countries.

On-the-go flavor.

Texas Pete ® is taking its flavor on the road with convenient, easyto-enjoy portion control packets! Whether it’s a Texas Pete ® dip cup or sauce packet, your customers will be able to enjoy bold flavor for a better on-the-go dining experience—anywhere, at any time.

SCAN HERE

TO REQUEST A SAMPLE

BOHA! TransAct Technologies

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 how to make sure your fresh-food labels are FDA-compliant. We understand. We support you. We’re here to help.

TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR FRESH FOOD PROGRAM

The BOHA! platform digitizes timeconsuming, error-prone c-store tasks and delivers real-time operational visibility—making every location’s grab ‘n go processes efficient, compliant, and consistent. Learn about how our cloud-based system can help with FDA-compliant labeling, temp taking, equipment monitoring, and task management.

ON-DEMAND FDA-COMPLIANT LABELS

Grab ‘N Go meals are surging in popularity – and driving serious revenue growth. BOHA! Labeling ensures you display all the proper ingredients, nutritional details, allergen disclosures, date codes, and prices. Customize your labels for eye-grabbing merchandising impact while adhering to FDA standards.

FOOD TEMPERATURE TAKING & EQUIPMENT MONITORING

Avoid pencil-whipped temp logs and costly food waste with BOHA!’s Temp and Sense. If temps or equipment go out of range, your staff will be instantly alerted with corrective actions helping to put a stop to food safety and compliance issues before they start. And even better, all HACCPcompliant logs are digitally stored in the cloud and easily retrieved anytime, anywhere.

ENHANCED TASK MANAGEMENT

BOHA! Checklist digitizes the management 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 procedures to preventive maintenance and food safety checks. Easily pinpoint what locations are performing well and what stores are having challenges.

TransAct Technologies

2319 Whitney Avenue Suite 3B Hamden, CT 06518

Ph: 877-748-4222 Option 1

E: boha@transact-tech.com www.bohasolutions.com

Wenzel’s Farm, LLC

Wenzel’s Farm, a Castleray company, located in Marshfield, Wisconsin is a premium provider of high quality, hand crafted, small batch meat snacks, and products. Tucked away in the heart of Dairyland and still operating on the original farmland, Wenzel’s brought the craft of sausage making from Germany to Wisconsin more than 100 years ago. With dozens of highly prestigious awards, Wenzel’s takes great pride in crafting some of the finest, naturally hardwood smoked meat products available.

WENZEL’S FARM, the award-winning premium provider of high quality, hand crafted, small batch meat snacks and products continues to see record growth. To support this growth, they substantially increased their warehouse and production space by over 40% this past year.

Wenzel’s Farm, LLC

500 E 29th Streeet

Marshfield, WI 54449

P: 800.336.6328

www.wenzelsfarm.com

In addition to expanding their facilities, the “Real Meat for Real Life” meat snack company has recently added two new flavors to their popular line up of snack sticks. The first, Jalapeno Cheddar, has already become a top three seller for the brand. The second, Dill Pickle, recently won the C-Store Decisions Hot New Product Award, an award chosen by the retailers themselves. Like all Wenzel’s Farm snack sticks, these gluten free sticks are crafted in small batches using premium cuts of meat, perfectly seasoned and naturally smoked with no artificial colors and no MSG.

Expanding on their snack stick success, Wenzel’s also added two new flavors to their quickly growing Jerky Lineup with the introduction of smoked BBQ and Sweet and Spicy Jerky. These two flavors brought home a Best New Product award at this year’s NACS show. These premium jerky snacks are also gluten free, use no artificial colors, no MSG and no nitrates have been added. The jerky is available in 3 oz and 10 oz sizes and in five mouth-watering flavors including original beef, peppered beef, teriyaki, and the new sweet and spicy, and smoked BBQ flavors.

To see the complete line of Wenzel’s Farm products, visit www.wenzelsfarms. com. Wenzel’s branded snack sticks and other products are available in over 8,000 locations across the country and can be found in all 50 states.

Xcaliber International

Xcaliber International manufacturers the highest quality fourth-tier tobacco products available today, right in the heartland of America. With 15 distinct brands, ranging from cigarettes, filtered cigars and OTP, we proudly offer the most extensive product portfolio of any fourthtier manufacturer, meeting every conceivable customer preference or retailer request.

Centrally located in the United States, Xcaliber International’s products are proudly made in Oklahoma, USA, providing American jobs and the freshest, American-made tobacco products possible.

Xcaliber International

1 Tobacco Road Pryor, OK 74361

P: 918.824.0300

W: www.xcaliberinternational.com

ONE TOBACCO ROAD- A fitting address for the nation’s premier fourthtier cigarette manufacturer, Xcaliber International was founded in 2001 by a pair of tobacco retail veterans who observed a growing trend in customer demand: a premium cigarette experience at an attainable price. They set out quickly to achieve this goal, building a state-ofthe-art factory that utilizes the latest in high-speed manufacturing techniques, with an emphasis on premium ingredients and materials, world-class quality assurance standards and testing, and a full range of compelling tobacco products. Nearly two decades later, Xcaliber International’s 250,000 square-foot manufacturing facility features 6 highspeed production lines, shipping out millions of cigarettes every day.

CHANGING CUSTOMER TRENDSWhile the overall cigarette market continues to trend downward, the burgeoning fourth-tier market is the only cigarette category experiencing increased growth. As a result, more retailers are taking a hard look at

fourth-tier solutions to meet customer demand. Xcaliber International’s product portfolio features 11 distinct fourth-tier cigarette brands, the most diverse array of such products in the industry. As customer trends continue to shift towards low-cost cigarette alternatives, Xcaliber International is particularly well-poised for the road ahead.

MADE BY RETAILERS, FOR RETAILERS- Given the retail background of Xcaliber’s founders, our core focus has always been on how we can make retail businesses better. Simply put, we aren’t here to tell retailers how to run their businesses, we are here to support their businesses with high quality, lowcost fourth-tier products. Our contracts are simple, straightforward and easy to understand. For retailers, the low prices of our products mean less money tied up in inventory. Lower pack and carton prices translate to higher basket totals from customers. Our products are also fully backed by a 100% guarantee: if they don’t sell, we’ll buy them back, no questions asked. Xcaliber International is truly your one-stop shop for fourth-tier cigarette solutions!