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Lauren Zahakaylo

Fuel Your Sales with Clif Bar!

Food has the power to do more than fuel us. That is why Clif Bar crafts food that nourishes our bodies. Clif Bar was born on a bike and built with athletes in mind. Today, the company continues to make organic, plant-based energy food that begins with a recipe and the latest nutrition science – and not just for performance. They thoughtfully craft their foods to help energize any moment, big or small.

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Wonderful No Shells Propel Forward

Wonderful® Pistachios has helped propel pistachios to become the biggest and fastest-growing snack nut category in terms of annual retail revenue followed by cashews, mixed nuts, peanuts, and almonds, according to recent Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) 52-week data. The IRI data indicates pistachios experienced a +14% change from the previous year with Wonderful Pistachios alone contributing 96% of that pistachio revenue growth.1

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Bazooka Candy Brands Continues to Experience Strong Results

Bazooka Candy Brands is continuing to experience strong results and momentum for their lineup of products. Bazooka continues to outpace the category and outpace the industry in Non-Chocolate Confections. The brand is also a top 3 non-chocolate manufacturer! Much of this strong growth is due to their consistent innovation and new products. Below is an overview of this years newest and hottest products from Bazooka:

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Kellogg’s Announces Breakthrough Innovations for 2022

Kellogg Company is excited to announce six new additions to its robust line-up of snacks, including all-new Cheez-It® Puff’d and Pop-Tarts® Eggo® Frosted Maple Flavor. Kellogg’s is an industry leader in the snacking category, out-pacing industry growth for the past three years with a combination of breakthrough innovation and category favorites. This snack expansion is part of Kellogg’s commitment to helping retailers maximize sales through strategies that optimize assortment, merchandising, promotions and shelf enhancement.

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Plant-based dining is a trend that continues to grow.

Plant-based dining is a trend that continues to grow. While 45 million consumers enjoy plant-based proteins regularly1, the fact is that 89% of them are not vegetarian or vegan. There has been a recent surge of up to 90%2 of consumers choosing plant-based alternatives.3 With 94% of Americans willing to eat more plant-based foods4, this trend is expected to continue with nearly 9 out of 10 consumers expected to retain interest in plant-based proteins.5

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Shell Food Mart ‘Hinsdeli’ Implements Price Labeling Solution

Locally known as the ‘Hinsdeli,’ the Shell Food Mart in Hinsdale, IL has a highly successful fuel, retail, and food service operation. In addition to traditional food staples, the store offers a milkshake bar, fresh pastries, and a full range of custom made sandwiches and hot meals, and has seen customers embrace these specialty meals and drinks. However, in a fast paced, 24-hour operation, keeping products and shelves labeled with the correct price while maintaining the desired merchandising image can be a challenge.

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