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Convenience Retailer Show Daily Wednesday, October 10, 2018 1 2 Quality Meat Products from Kunzler & Company Rich in history and tradition, the Kunzler brand name is recognized as one of the most respected in the industry. From hams, franks and bacon, to luncheon meats and specialty items, Kunzler & Company proudly manufactures over 500 quality meat products. Its dinner hams range in shape, size and even seasonal packaging, but it's the distelfink logo that keeps the tradition around the holidays. It's because of the strong relationship the company has with its customers that it offers a corporate gift program so employers can give a ham to their employees to share with the family around the holiday season. Aside from the holidays, the very foundation of the company is built on the Kunzler franks. People have come to know and love its hot dogs, from beef franks to poultry, and even blends spe- cially formulated for the roller grill. Nothing beats the experience of walking into a c-store and smelling those deli- cious franks on the grill. The company has even created a one-of-a-kind product called the Bacon Roller. Using its award-winning bacon, it wraps the franks with a strip of crispy heaven that's designed to stay on the product as it rotates on the grill. Aside from being wrapped around a sausage, the bacon can be found in all types of varieties. Some of the fan favorites are the limited time offer dry rubs such as Black Forest, Smokey BBQ, Sweet Cinnamon and Black Pepper. The flavors are so unique, it's no wonder people look for the Kunzler name everywhere they go. The company's products can be found in supermarkets, delicatessens, convenience stores, schools, theme parks, sports complexes, finer restaurants and quality-conscious kitchens throughout the United States. With three manufacturing facilities, food safety is always something the com- pany takes seriously, which is why it is happy to advertise an SQF score of "excellent" for all locations. For the last 117 years, it has perfected the art of pro- ducing products for various segments like food service, retail, private label and even contract packing. Two of its facilities are con- veniently located in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, which is considered the "Hub of the Highways." With such positioning, the company is able to distribute convenience store items from New York down to Georgia, and as far west as Indiana. Even with all of the hustle and bustle of present-day business, the company is proud to service large national accounts as well as the mom and pop shops we all know and love. Visit Kunzler & Company at booth #5804. Why Quinault Business Enterprises Chose Midax By Charlie Hensley, Director of Operations Quinault Business Enterprises, operated by the Quinault Indian Nation, operates six Q Mart convenience stores located out of Aberdeen, Washington. We first installed Midax`s Tribal-One program back in 2016 with the intent of streamlin- ing our operations, and to gain a compet- itive advantage on the competition. Quinault chose Midax for several reasons. Midax has real-time integration into casino systems that provide casino guests the ability to redeem their player`s points as well as received a cent-per-gal- lon discount based on their current play- ers tier, seamlessly at our pumps. Midax also has a comprehensive solution for fleet accounts. With all the vehicles the tribe operates, billing the departments was a labor consuming process. Midax automated that process by capturing each transaction and invoic- ing the respective departments for their purchases. We have also extended this functionality into the community to local fleet accounts, picking up volume we would not have seen otherwise. The Quinault Nation also wanted to provide their Tribal members with a no purchase necessary fixed cents-per-gal- lon discount (to eliminate tax); Midax integrated this process seamlessly, directly at our pumps as well as providing the detailed reporting for reimbursement by the tribe. We felt we needed a way to reward our existing customers for their continu- ing patronage, as well as encourage new customers for our expanding operation. The Midax loyalty/rewards application provides us with not only the basic fre- quent shoppers clubs, item based rewards, promotional points, and aspira- tional thresholds, but personalized pro- motions specifically tailored to a cus- tomer's buying habits. The Q Marts are heavily invested into foodservice. This has become a major focus in the future growth of our organization. We are excited with the direction Midax is taking with Sigma line customer facing applications, like self-ordering kiosks, mobile ordering and self-checkouts. We are evaluating how to best take advantage of this new technolo- gy by eliminating the friction points and increasing the customer experience for our customers. We will never cut corners. We make our fresh salads and sandwiches right here, in our store. We're known through- out the region for our unmatched selec- tion of tobacco products, snacks, beer, wine and liquor, all at an incredible value. Additional information can be found at www.shopqmart.com/about. For more information, visit booth #6359, go to www.midax.com or call 715.891.2113. Grow Hot Case Sales with Ethnic-Inspired Foods like El Monterey Empanadas For over 50 years, the Ruiz family has been making and selling Mexican food to retailers nationwide. Today, its brands are recognized leaders. El Monterey is No. 1 in the retail frozen Mexican aisle and Tornados is the leading roller grill brand in convenience stores. The company's success is attributed to original family recipes and a commitment to bringing on-trend and consumer-preferred foods. Ruiz Foods launched a winning new product line, El Monterey Empanadas, for the hot case last year. These hand- made snacks are made with real ingredi- ents like seasoned beef or chicken wrapped in a light and flaky crust. They are a great option to add variety to your hot case. Empanadas are on-trend and restaurant menu penetration is increasing as consumers crave ethnic-inspired foods. Bringing food innovation that con- sumers love starts with a deep under- standing of their needs and their level of satisfaction with current offerings. In a proprietary research study with 1,900 consumers, those who view convenience stores as a food destination want higher quality prepared foods and more variety. They are also willing to pay for a premi- um item. El Monterey Empanadas deliver on all aspects. The product was quantitatively tested with c-store consumers prior to launch and received the highest scores in company history. It is its strong empanada sales, however, that have vali- dated the research results. Ruiz Foods continues to bring excitement to the hot case. Most recently, the company has expanded its empanadas lineup by introducing break- fast flavors featuring seasoned sausage, crispy bacon, real scrambled eggs, ched- dar cheese and diced pota- toes. Retailers can take advantage of the all-day breakfast trend and offer the breakfast empanadas throughout the day. Visit booth #5313 to sample not only the newest breakfast empanadas but also the rest of the El Monterey Empanada line. If you're interested, reach out to your Ruiz broker for samples or email newcustomers@ruizfoods.com. Visit Ruiz Foods at booth #5313. For more information, go to www.ruizfood service.com/convenience-stores or call 559.591.5510. United Food Group Introduces Komoniwana United Food Group (UFG), a premier developer and manufacturer of specialty dry powder mixes and a long-time manu- facturer of the branded Perfect Servings ® Coffee Condiment program, is proud to announce its new frozen beverage line Komoniwana™ (come-on-i-wan-ah), a line of shakes, smoothies, frappes and granitas that will change the way you prepare frozen beverages. In the past, frozen beverage and slush programs required costly equipment, lengthy clean- ing procedures and extensive service downtime. UFG recognized the need for a simple, cost-effective solution to cater to consumer demands for new product offerings while keeping startup costs to a minimum. Komoniwana offers a fully branded product line and is the perfect fit for con- venience stores, casinos, coffee shops, restaurants, movie theatres, cafeterias sandwich shops and more. Currently, there are 12 offerings of high-quality products that are made with just the push of a button. Classics like Chocolate Malt and Strawberry Shake and new favorites such as Madagascar Vanilla Bean Shake and Frozen Coffee Bean Frappé are just some of the flavors available, with many more to come. Komoniwana is sim- ple to prepare. Just add 4 ounces of water, one sin- gle-serve packet, 16 ounces of ice and blend until smooth, utilizing the Blendtec ® Stealth 885 Blender offered through the program. Each packet makes one 16-ounce finished beverage. Flavor offerings are conveniently packed in 25 count cases, including Komoniwana branded cups. This elimi- nates the need for additional SKUs and inventory space required in stores and warehouses. UFG provides a Blendtec 885 Stealth Blender with an initial order of only six cases of Komoniwana frozen bever- ages. Purchasing just three cases per week is all you need to maintain program eligibili- ty and guarantees your blender remains under war- ranty. Visit United Food Group at booth #4605, located in the Central Hall. For more information, go to www.komoni wana.com. UFG will be offering samples of its products and equipment. Take a picture with Bernie the Bird, the Komoniwana mascot.