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Consumers’ eating habits are changing and plant-based protein is becoming table stakes. At MorningStar Farms, we have spent over 40 years crafting uncompromisingly delicious plant-based takes on America’s favorite foods. Designed for back of house performance, our products make it easy to ass craveable, inspired plant-based dishes to your menu.

Fruittella is a flavorful fruity candy innovation to meet the growing market of millennial families and their children craving tasty Better-For-You sweet indulgence options. It is made with real fruit puree. In fact, that is the first ingredient. You get all you really want from a candy – real fruit puree, colors and flavors from natural sources, peanuts & nut free, and no high-fructose corn syrup.

Oberto Specialty Meats continues to explore new recipes and new meats just as their Founder. Constantinio Oberto, did 103 years ago. The brand is exited to continue to grow on their Oberto Chicken product mix. It is not just any chicken; it’s a perfect on-the-go snack that meets our standards of quality and flavor.

For over 30 years, Albanese Confectionery has been making the World's Best Gummies and Chocolate located in the heart of the Midwest! We have a simple recipe for success, putting flavor and texture first, always finding a better way, and never taking ourselves too seriously. We are proud to say our gummies have all the trending attributes of Gluten Free, Fat Free, Low Sodium and made in the USA! The Gummi with the A on the tummy™ offers a softer chew that’s bursting with flavor and sour gummies that start sour, and stay sour!

Mott’s Applesauce Pouches are the delicious treat that mom’s and kid’s alike love! Moms are starting to shop at convenience stores more and more often with their kids. They are looking for a snack that is healthy for their kids. Mott’s Applesauce Pouches delivers this as they are an excellent source of Vitamin C and is free of cholesterol and sodium. The original is always a favorite for customers but there are a variety of other flavors to choose from:

Wonderful Pistachios are just that…Wonderful! This little nut packs a serious nutritional punch! Each 28g serving (1oz) of Wonderful Pistachios has 6 grams of protein, or 12% of the recommended daily value. Pistachios are the only “good source” of protein¹, with over 10% daily value, among popular snack nuts².

We all know how popular Kellogg’s line up of brands are in the convenience store channel. They have such a wide variety of brands, that consumers of all kinds love.

Did you know that WARHEADS is considered to be the MOST Sour Brand? In fact, WARHEADS has a high brand awareness of nearly 90%. While the brand is a nostalgic candy for Millennials, younger consumers also love it and focus on its extreme sour flavor. 3 out 4 sour candy eaters have tried the candy and it appeals to children and adults.

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.